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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
© 2007-2008 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 © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co.
- Page 2 Firehouse Manual Make sure the plywood is even before fasten- Thank You For purchasing from Little Cottage ing! If it is not you will have an uneven floor, Co. Please note: the following pictures are from and it could cause problems later.
- Page 3 Repeat on the other side. And again if it is a larger size you will have section 2C to assemble. Push in sections against floor before fastening. Fasten sections in place and repeat on the other side. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 2...
- Page 4 Next fasten panels G and H together. Note: keep the edge even. This will be the top of the door so this is very important. The trim should got to teh bottom as can be seen in the picture. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 3...
- Page 5 Put these on top of panels E and F. Keep the edge of the door frame even and push in the trim against the siding. Fasten. Repeat this on the other side. Continue until secure. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 4...
- Page 6 Install panel J. measurement should be 40”. If it is different adjust until it is. You may have to loosen the outside walls and move the slightly. (variation in wood widths) Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 5...
- Page 7 Keep the wall level and fasten trim on the Fasten panels L and M to each other. Make outside. sure they are even on the bottom. Piece may bow slightly Fasten the trim together. Fasten on the top. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 6...
- Page 8 Do this to match the x’s are installing a loft you will have to take this and o’s. Do not fasten them like this. off. The loft will then provide support. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 7...
- Page 9 Fasten small blocks on bottom of 2x6. This scabs. Do not use the rear truss ( it is shorter). will provide strength. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 8...
- Page 10 Fasten at the top with the same measurement. come to the center of the truss. This will allow room for the next sheet of OSB. You may have to move the truss from side to side Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 9...
- Page 11 Continue drip edge installation. home improvement store. You can then use tin snips or sidecuts to cut the dripedge so it fits over the angles of the roof. Fasten with 3/4” roofing nails. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 10...
- Page 12 You will need to cut some tabs to this shape, to Install the ridge cap on the top as shown. Use be used for the ridge cap. 7/8” roofing nails to fasten these. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 11...
- Page 13 And install door stops as shown. Close the door and mark around the door stops Use 5/16 bit to drill holes for the door stops to top and bottom. slide into. Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 12...
- Page 14 Install 3 door pulls (two outside and one inside Install right door and door turner. on the right hand door). Install shutters and other pieces around window Install the “Firehouse USA” and “Engine #1” as shown. sign and the bell. Make sure you have installed the small piece Install the corner trim using small white nails.
- Page 15 Firehouse Manual Install the top piece of the door trim. Install the bottom part of the door. Your Firehouse is complete! Install the top of the door, centering it between the top door trim and the bottom half of the door.