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Precut Value Shed Manual
Gambrel Barn
Tools Needed:
-Cordless Drill (12V or higher)
-#2 Square Drive Bit
-Hammer
-6' Step Ladder
-Tape Measure
-Square utility knife
w/ blade & hook blade
-Speed Square
®
Little Cottage Co.
PO Box 455
Berlin, OH 44610
330-893-4212
www.cottagekits.com
© 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co.
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- Page 1 -Cordless Drill (12V or higher) -#2 Square Drive Bit -Hammer -6’ Step Ladder -Tape Measure -Square utility knife w/ blade & hook blade -Speed Square ® Little Cottage Co. PO Box 455 Berlin, OH 44610 330-893-4212 www.cottagekits.com © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co.
- Page 2 Precut Value Shed Manual Gambrel Barn Thank You for purchasing from Little Cottage Locate your rim and floor joist and layout as Co. You will find all components necessary to shown. complete your storage shed. Refer to your buy list for specific contents which will vary by unit.
- Page 3 2x4 top plate. 2” nails. Next install 7/16 OSB for top plate as shown. Continue installing Smartside siding. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 2...
- Page 4 Build next wall as shown. Continue installing smartside, making sure all is flush. Continue installing the smartside siding. Make sure that you always fasten the top first and keep flush with the 2x4 top plate. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 3...
- Page 5 Install 5/8 CDX as shown. Next locate the back wall plates and studs as Secure with 3” nails as shown. shown. See diagram to match truss A,B, and C. Secure Continue securing. with 3” nails. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 4...
- Page 6 Now it is ready for gable studs. 3” nails. Next install Smartside siding. Measure 3 1/2” as Continue with gable studs. shown from 2x4 and 3” on the bottom of each. Secure with 2” nails. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 5...
- Page 7 Install piece , 7 1/6” x 3 1/2” x 20” OSB tempo- Secure with 3” nails. rarialy as shown. Measure 5 1/2” as shown and fasten with 1 1/4” blackheaded screws. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 6...
- Page 8 Make sure the truss is flush on top and outside Nail the truss on 2x4 where notched. with OSB as shown before fastening. Continue with bracing. Install 48” 2x4’s flat for temporary bracing. Secure with 2 1/2” screws. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 7...
- Page 9 Make sure the Smartside is flush on the inside with the 2x4 as shown and secure with 2” nails. Continue as shown. Fasten Smartside 8” on Continue with siding as shown and secure with center. 2” nails. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 8...
- Page 10 Do the same as pictured before. Now install the 2x3 rake. Install at 2 1/2” marks so the 2x3 will be flush with the 7/16 OSB roof sheeting once installed. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 9...
- Page 11 Remove 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 20 OSB as shown. Lay wall on the outside. Install OSB gussets as shown. Secure with 2” Next locate all trusses and parts. Use gable wall nails. truss for pattern. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 10...
- Page 12 Install gussets on opposite site. Lay truss in place. Continue assembling trusses till all trusses are Install the wall as shown, per diagram and fasten complete. with 3” nails. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 11...
- Page 13 Fasten opposite end same as last picture. Next install gable wall. make sure the walls fit nice and tight. fasten with 2” nails every 8”. Install the front gable. Fasten the bottom with 2” nails every 8”. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 12...
- Page 14 8’ wide buildings and 60” on 10’ and wider buildings. Locate wall braces. Install kick plate. Keep flush with floor and fasten with 2” nails. This will be removed when finished. Fasten with 2 1/2” screws. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 13...
- Page 15 Secure with 3” nails where dotted. Put a nail on each side and on the front. Install the first piece of sheeting as shown. Secure the outside corner with 2” nails. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 14...
- Page 16 Secure with 2” nails as shown. fastening. Now fasten the top outside corner. Continue with OSB Sheeting and fasten every 6” to 8” with 2” nails. Fasten with 2” nails. Continue with OSB... Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 15...
- Page 17 Next install aluminum corners and secure with the rest of the holes with 1 1/4” screws. 2” nails. Fasten the hinge on the bottom. Install the barrell bolt using 1 1/4” screws. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 16...
- Page 18 Now use your 5/16” drill bit to drill the hole. Do the same for the top. Again, do the same for the top. Now install the latch on the door. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 17...
- Page 19 Now, snap a chalk line along the OSB consis- Continue to install the drip edge. tent with the width of the starter strip. Consult the instructions provided with your shingle package. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 18...
- Page 20 Continue attaching shingles to the top of the fashion. roof section, staggering as shown. Cut the ridge cap as shown and start to place Continue with ridge caps as shown. the cap on the top of the building. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 19...
- Page 21 Precut Value Shed Manual Gambrel Barn Your finished product! Complete caps as shown. Construction Manual © 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. Page 20...