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Call Us First!
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
For immediate help with assembly or product information
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April through October M - F 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
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  • Page 1 16789 STOP! STOP! Call Us First! DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. For immediate help with assembly or product information call our toll-free number: 1-800-221-1849 or email: customerservice@backyardproductsllc.com Our staff is ready to provide assistance. April through October M - F 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST November through March M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST...
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  • Page 3: Assembly Manual

    06/28/2011 16789 ASSEMBLY MANUAL A Backyard Products Company MARCO SERIES MONTANA 8' x 10' (244 x 305 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 116-5/8" (244 x 296 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTA N T! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 4 TOOLS Required Optional ❑ Phillips ❑ Tool Belt/ ❑ Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch ❑ Shingle Blades ❑ Drill / Driver ❑ 3/8" Drill Bit ❑ Tin Snips ❑ Caulk Gun ❑ #2 Philips Drive Bit (for drip edge) ❑ #2 Square Drive Bit (Included) ❑...

  • Page 5: Additional Materials

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed kit includes a complete wood Á oor system. • This shed does not include ANY leveling materials. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 8 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your Á...

  • Page 6: Parts List

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES Part identiÀ cation is WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Treated lumber is stamped: stamped on some parts. Nominal Board Size Actual Size 2" x 4"....1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm) 1" x 4"....3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm) 2"...
  • Page 7 PANEL PARTS LIST NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped with part identiÀ cation. Floor panels are 5/8" (1,6 cm) thick. 5/8 x 20-5/8 x 96" (1,6 x 52,4 x 244 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 96" (1,6 x 122 x 244 cm) Loft panel is 7/16"...
  • Page 8 WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST NOTE: Panels have a primed side. 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" 3/8 x 48 x 72" LEFT DOOR RIGHT DOOR (1 x 60,6 x 182,9 cm) (1 x 122 x 182,9 cm) NAIL BOXES (Shown Actual Size) 3"...
  • Page 9 BUILDING ANATOMY This building has been designed using our patented EZ Frame construction method. EZ Frame is a unique construction method which has been engineered to use fewer framing members. This reduces assembly time and cost by as much as 30% compared to conventional construction methods.
  • Page 10 FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your Û oor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. Leveling materials are not included in this kit. PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS 4x4 Runners (not included) • 3" Screw angled into 4x4. •...
  • Page 11 CONCRETE FOUNDATION Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden Û oor. If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below. Treated Sill Plate Caulk between sill plate and concrete. 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) 4"...
  • Page 12 FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 24" (5 x 10,2 x 61 cm) NOTE: Look for TREATED 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm) TREATED Stamp. 2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5 x 10,2 x 235,3 cm) BEGIN Orient parts as shown on Á...
  • Page 13 FLOOR FRAME LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching Û oor decking, it is important to level and square the Û oor frame. A level and square Û oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. BEGIN See page 8 for the preferred Á oor leveling method. Use level and check the frame is level before applying Á...
  • Page 14 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 96" (1,6 x 122 x 244 cm) Ensure your Á oor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with the 48"...
  • Page 15 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 5/8 x 48" x 96" 5/8 x 20-5/8 x 96" (1,6 x 122 x 244 cm) (1,6 x 52,4 x 244 cm) Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines). Use a chalk line or grid lines on panels for 2" nails, 6" apart on edges and 12"...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT! I M P O R T A N T ! Check the Á oor frame is level after installing Á oor panels. Re-level if needed. • The Á oor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction. HINT: •...
  • Page 17 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 48" (5 x 7,6 x 122 cm) 2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on Á oor as shown. Measure and mark.
  • Page 18 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 70-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 178,4 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 45" (5 x 7,6 x 114,3 cm) Orient parts on edge on Á oor as shown. (2) 3"...
  • Page 19 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) RIGHT LEFT 2 x 3 x 72-5/8" (5 x 7,6 x 184,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT You will build ONE LEFT and ONE RIGHT back wall panel. BEGIN Place OB on Á...
  • Page 20 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) LEFT 2 x 3 x 16-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 41,9 cm) 3/4" GAUGE PRE-ASSEMBLED BLOCK BEGIN Place LEFT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up. Use a 3/4" gauge block at inside edges of panel. Be sure to maintain 1"...
  • Page 21 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) RIGHT 2 x 3 x 16-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 42 cm) PRE-ASSEMBLED Place right panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up. Secure using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. Position LN as shown and secure using three 2"...
  • Page 22 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 96" (244 cm) Z-STRIP - Cut to 70-1/4" (178 cm) length Measure and cut Z-strip to 70-1/4" (178,4 cm) length. Center Z-Strip on OZ. Secure using 2" À nish nails 6" apart. (Fig. B) FINISH You have À...
  • Page 23 GABLE PANELS AND TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 35-7/16" (5 x 7,6 x 90 cm) LEFT RIGHT BEGIN You will be attaching trim NX from the backside of the gable panels (Fig. A). You will assemble TWO RIGHT and TWO LEFT assemblies. Place trim NX on Á...
  • Page 24 BACK WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 16-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 41,9 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 2" (5 cm) BLOCK LEFT RIGHT Pre-assembled Pre-assembled (2) Screws 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Flush 35-1/8" 35-1/8"...
  • Page 25 BACK WALL GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 34-1/8" (5 x 7,6 x 86,7 cm) Place NY onto backwall between existing trim, and secure from inside with 1-1/4" screws, 6" apart. FINISH You have À nished building your backwall. Two points contact each other 6"...
  • Page 26 FRONT WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 12-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 31 cm) 2 x 3 x 22-7/8" (5 x 7,6 x 58,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 70-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 178,4 cm) 2 x 3 x 91"...
  • Page 27 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 72-5/8" (5 x 7,6 x 184,5 cm) You will build ONE LEFT and ONE RIGHT front wall panel. BEGIN Place OB on Á oor. Place the right front wall panel primed side down onto OB (Fig.
  • Page 28 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 2 x 3 x 12-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 31 cm) BEGIN Measure and mark to center of PS. Place right panel CENTERED on marks on front frame as shown with primed side facing up.
  • Page 29 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 2 x 3 x 12-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 31 cm) Place left panel on front frame Á ush to right panel as shown with primed side facing up. Repeat Steps 3-4. 1"...
  • Page 30 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 96" (244 cm) Z-STRIP - Cut into two 29" (73,7 cm) lengths Measure and cut Z-Strip into two 29" lengths. Position Z-strip as shown. Secure Z-strips using six 2" À nish nails 6" apart. (Fig. A) FINISH You have À...
  • Page 31 FRONT WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 2" (5 cm) BLOCK 2 x 3 x 16-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 41,9 cm) LEFT RIGHT Pre-assembled Pre-assembled 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Flush (2) 3" (7,6 cm) 35-1/8" 35-1/8" Screws (89,2 cm) (89,2 cm)
  • Page 32 FRONT WALL GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 34-1/8" (5 x 7,6 x 86,7 cm) Place NY onto front wall between existing trim, and secure from inside with 1-1/4" screws 6" apart. FINISH You have À nished building your front wall. Two points contact each other 6"...
  • Page 33 SIDE WALL FRAMES PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm) 2" (5 cm) 2 x 3 x 69-13/16" (5 x 7,6 x 177,3 cm) 2 x 3 x 70-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 178,4 cm) 7/16 x 2-1/2 x 73-1/2"...
  • Page 34 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72" 3/4" (1 x 122 x 182,9 cm) GAUGE BLOCK Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. Place the 48 x 72" panel onto wall frame 5/8" from the top of frame with primed side up as shown.
  • Page 35 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 60,6 x 182,9 cm) (1 x 122 x 182,9 cm) For squareness maintain 3/4" 5/8" measurement at top plate. 5/8" (1,6 cm) Place 48"...

  • Page 36: Back Wall Installation

    BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT BEGIN Center back wall assembly on the 96" (244 cm) Á oor dimension. Use OO as a temporary brace.
  • Page 37 SIDE WALLS INSTALLATION 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) BEGIN Stand right side wall on Á oor. It is important to secure the side wall in the following order. Center side wall on Á oor front to back. Nail the lower side wall corner to the back wall trim with one 2"...
  • Page 38 FRONT WALL INSTALLATION 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) BEGIN Stand front wall on Á oor. It is important to secure the front wall in the following order. Center front wall on Á oor side-to-side. Nail the front wall Á ush to the Á oor using 2"...
  • Page 39 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) Pre-assembled RAFTER-HALF GUSSET 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT BEGIN You will build FOUR assemblies; Place two rafter-halves in the corner of back and side walls. The RED ENDS identify the ends to be connected at the center.
  • Page 40 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Rafter Assemblies BEGIN Arrange four rafters centered on the mark you made for locating the wall studs. (Fig. A). The rafters also line up directly over the wall studs. Check you have the measurements shown. Attach with two 3"...
  • Page 41 LOFT JOISTS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 95" (5 x 10,2 x 241,3 cm) BEGIN Install VW at same height as top plates and level. Install using two 3" nails at center and 3" screw on top plates (Fig. A) as shown. 3"...
  • Page 42 LOFT JOISTS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 95" (5 x 10,2 x 241,3 cm) BEGIN Place a loft joist Á ush on the front side of each of the back two rafters. Attach each joist with one 3" screw angled through the joist into the top plate. Then, screw through rafter into the loft joist with one 3"...
  • Page 43 LOFT PANEL PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 7/16 x 48 x 84" (1,1 x 122 x 213,4 cm) BEGIN Place loft panel grid side up onto the three loft joists centered from side-to-side and Á ush with the back wall frame. IMPORTANT! Using only FOUR 2"...
  • Page 44 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" 7/16 x 35-3/8 x 96" GAUGE BLOCK (1,1 x 89,9 x 244 cm) Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. You must square the roof by attaching one panel À st. You will use the panels’ long edge as a lever to bring your roof into square.
  • Page 45 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x170 2" (5 cm) 7/16 x 35-3/8 x 96" 7/16 x 23-7/8 x 35-3/8" 7/16 x 11-1/2 x 96" 7/16 x 11-1/2 x 23-7/8" (1,1 x 89,9 x 244 cm) (1,1 x 60,6 x 89,9 cm) (1,1 x 29,2 x 244 cm) (1,1 x 29,2 x 60,6 cm) 3/4"...
  • Page 46 LOFT PANEL PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) BEGIN Complete installation of loft panel using 2" nails spaced 24" apart. FINISH You have À nished your loft panel. 2" (5 cm) Nails Attention: Load not to exceed 400 lbs (181 kg) evenly distributed across Loft.
  • Page 47 COLLAR TIES PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 1 x 4 x 72" (2,5 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install collar tie WO on the two rafters closest to the door opening. Use three 2" nails at each side of collar tie. Collar ties should be Á ush to the roof panels.
  • Page 48 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK HINT: Look for 3/8" SPACER attached to doors. Left Door Right Door BEGIN Orient parts as shown on Á at surface. 3/8"...
  • Page 49 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board Á ush under wall panels for doors to rest on, using three 3" screws (Fig. A). Flush against wall panels.
  • Page 50 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 5/8 x 3 x 72" (1,6 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm) BEGIN Secure hinge boards from inside using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig. A). Reinforce the door trim using 3/4" screws through door panel into trim (Fig. A). Locate screws as shown in Fig.
  • Page 51 DOOR WEATHERSTRIP PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) BEGIN With left door closed, center a weatherstrip OO vertically on the left door in the door opening (Fig. A). OO will offset the left door 1" OUT past the door trim 1"...

  • Page 52: Door Hardware

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 3/8" (1 cm) Drill Bit 3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) BEGIN Mount barrel bolt Á ush at top of OO on left door using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig A). With door closed mark hole location for bolt to extend into. HINT: Extend bolt to leave a mark in wood.
  • Page 53 WINDOW PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 12 x 12" 1 x 3 x 17" (2,5 x 7,6 x 43,2 cm) (30,5 x 30,5 cm) Window 1 x 3 x 12" (2,5 x 7,6 x 30,5 cm) BEGIN Caulk behind window Á...
  • Page 54 BATTENS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 1-3/4 x 3 x 72" (4,4 cm x 7,6 x 182,9 cm) BEGIN Secure battens over wall studs and seams using 2" À nish nails 12" apart. Repeat on other side. FINISH You have À nished installing your battens . 24”...
  • Page 55 PAINT & CAULK - NOT INCLUDED - • Use acrylic latex caulk that is paintable. Caulk at all horizontal and vertical seams, between the trim and walls, and all around the door trim. • Use a high quality exterior acrylic latex paint. When painting your building, there are a few key areas that can be easily overlooked that must be painted: •...
  • Page 56 SHINGLES - NOT INCLUDED - • Follow directions provided by manufacturer and these instructions. Familiarize yourself with a 3-Tab Shingle. Notch Notch SHINGLE NAIL PATTERN 1/2" 1" Sealing Strip 1" (1,3 cm) (2,5 cm) (2,5 cm) Half A Rain Slot Full Rain Slot NAILS NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS.
  • Page 57 SHINGLES continued... Install second row of shingles Á ush at top of À rst row's rain slots. Ensure 1" overhang or Á ush to drip edge at front, stagger each row. FRONT OF BACK OF SHED SHED Bend in roof 1"...
  • Page 58 SHINGLES continued... After shingles are installed over bend, nail down overlap using two rooÀ ng nails per tab. (2) Nails per tab Continue installing rows of shingles to the peak. At the peak make sure there is a maximum of 5" or less to the rain slot, as shown below.
  • Page 59 SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will À nish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN Cut shingles into THREE pieces. Hint: Use cut-off pieces À rst. 2" 2" (5 cm) (5 cm 2"...
  • Page 60 SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP continued... Continue installing ridge cap to back of roof. Make sure there is 4" between the shingle-color and edge of shingles. 4" (10,2 cm) Trim cap off Á ush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Cut at top of rain slot.
  • Page 61 Waferboard siding and sheathing is warranted for two years. SmartSide™ siding is warranted for 10 years on all Marco series buildings and 15 years on all Premier Series buildings. Timber series buildings’ siding and trim are warranted for 10 years.

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