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an 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden
Shed. Please take the time
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Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to
sweep the snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
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8x4 SpaceSaver Garden
Shed - Double Door
Assembly Manual
Revision #16
Feb 12th, 2015
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- Page 1 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden Shed - Double Door Assembly Manual Revision #16 Feb 12th, 2015 Thank you for purchasing an 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Points and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on proper installation and normal residential use, on level ground.
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing our 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden Shed Double Door. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: C. Rafter & Roof Section 2 - Roof Panels 51 ½” x 55 ¾” (1-Left 1- Right ) A.
- Page 3 8x4 SPACESAVER DD HARDWARE PACKAGE Hardware Kit (Provided) Note: screws and nails shown actual size. 2 1/2” 1 1/2” Finishing 1 1/4” Square Drive Bit 2” Black 3/4” Black Tee Hinge x 6 Barrel Bolt Door Handle x 2 Simpson Strong Cane Bolt Tie x 8 Tools Required...
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Page 4: Floor Section
A. Floor Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Note: Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 45 1/2” deep. Exploded Floor Section Plywood Floor Floor Joists (2) Small Floor Joist Frame Large Floor Joist Frame Floor Runners (5) - Page 5 4th Runner Flush with Floor Framing Position and attach Floor Runners (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”) to completed floor frames with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per Runner. With Floor Joist Frames positioned Make sure Runners are flush with outside together flush, attach with 6 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 6 Note: Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight. Position Plywood so it sits almost flush with outside of floor joist framing (see Note). When correctly positioned, attach to all floor joists with 1 1/4” screws. Use screws every 16”. Exploded view of all parts necessary to B.
- Page 7 Starting on Side, position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor. The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with floor framing. Wall siding will overhang the floor. Important: Make sure all walls are aligned in their upright position. If not,water may leak into your shed. Unsure if panel is facing up or down? Recently attached Bottom Plate is on bottom of panel.
- Page 8 With the corner wall attachment complete, position the second rear wall panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor framing. Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1/2”. When positioned correctly, attach both wall panel studs together as per Step 12 with 3 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 9 2x3 wall plate flush with plywood floor. Once again position the 2x3 wall plate so it When correctly positioned, secure sits flush on floor and siding overhangs. Narrow Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with Note: Narrow Wall Panel is only 73” high. 3 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 10 Push Locate Door Header - Long (Dado Cut on edge facing out). Attach using 2 - 2 1/2” screws per end. Screw from top down into wall framing. Once again, align with inside of wall framing and other Door Headers. Hint: Have 2 helpers push Side Walls together to close any gaps between Headers. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs (1 1/2”...
- Page 11 Extendor Framing overhangs Wall Framing by 1/2” Siding lines up Slight Gap Align siding of Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall so they are flush. Note: When correctly aligned, vertical rear framing of Angled Gable Wall will overhang Side Wall framing by approximately 1/2”.
- Page 12 Lap siding of Extension Wall Lap Siding of rear wall. Locate one Wall Extendor and place on rear wall panel with lap siding of extendor overlapping that of the rear wall. With 2x3 wall framing aligned, attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the rear wall framing with 5 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 13 Attach Horizontal Wall Cleats (1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 70”, 1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 21”) to Wall Extendor bottom framing and Rear Wall top framing, so that cleat is flush with extendor framing. There is a short and a long wall cleat.
- Page 14 3” wide Rear Soffit Board (2) 96” Mid Rafter Mid Rafter 21 3/4” 48” 21 3/4” Front Confirm correct end 4” wide Front of rafter for 4” soffit by Soffit Board (2) 3” wide Soffit (2) observing angle. Locate 6 Rafters, 2 Front 4” wide Soffits and 2 Rear 3” wide Soffits. Lay out on level ground and assemble as shown in Illustrations A through C below.
- Page 15 Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so 4” wide Soffit is facing the front and place on SpaceSaver walls. Note: once again, make sure 4” wide Soffit is positioned to the front of the shed. 4” Wide Soffit Rafter sits on framing to the front.
- Page 16 Simpson Strong Tie Connectors With Rafter Section correctly aligned, secure rafters to walls using Simpson Strong Tie Connectors. Start with outside rafters and secure 2 Strong Ties with 1 1/4” screws. Screw into Wall Extension Framing at the rear and Wall Panel top framing at the front. Complete both sides. With outside rafters properly secured, completely secure remaining interior rafters using 6 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 17 Roof Panel centered on rafter. For correct Roof Panel position, align panel so plywood sits evenly on Center Rafters. Complete both roof Panels. Roof Seam Screw Bottom Row of Shingles Only for now. With Roof Panels aligned, screw panels down to center rafters with 2 - 2 1/2” screws in Bottom Row of Shingles Only (1 screw per panel).
- Page 18 Slide in another Long Filler Shingle and attach as per Step 40. On your last Filler Shingle, attach to roof with 2 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. Strong Ties Secure roof panels to walls at both ends by positioning 2 Simpson Strong Ties on plywood and outside rafters and securing with 4 - 1 1/4”...
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Page 19: Miscellaneous Section
D. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Skirting, Trim, Facia and Miscellaneous Pieces. Identify all parts prior to starting. Not Shown: Door Stops, Flange, Threshold, Rear Trim, Horizontal Door Trim and Roofing Felt) Rear Facia (2) Roof Ridge Boards (2) Front &... - Page 20 Skirting meets flush in center Rear skirting pieces will meet together in the center. Secure with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Gaps on outside will be covered by Corner Trim pieces later. Complete front and side skirting attachments.
- Page 21 Attach Corner Filler Trims where gaps exist in front corners. Hammer with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. Corner Fillers are positioned flush with front siding and to the top of the bottom skirting. Position and attach Corner Filler Trims in the rear as per Step 49. Flush with Narrow Wall stud.
- Page 22 Front Side Corner Trim Right Side Flush with 2 1/2” wide. Door Trim. Front Corner Door Jamb Trim 4 1/2” wide. Position and attach opposite side To completely trim out front corners, locate a Door Trim as per Step 51. Front Side Corner Trim (1/2”...
- Page 23 Attach Rear Middle Trim (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 88 3/4”) where wall panels come together at rear seam. Attach with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails aligning flush with bottom skirting. To trim out door, locate Horizontal Door Trim (1/2” x 1 1/4” x 64”) and both Horizontal Narrow Wall Trims (1/2”...
- Page 24 Hint: Use Shim Shingle or extra piece of siding to help space Doors at top and bottom. With Hinges attached, position doors in opening. Important - Drill Pilot Holes to prevent splitting. 3/8” gap on side,1/2” gap at bottom. 2” Black Screws Bottom of Door Now secure the Double Doors.
- Page 25 Side Angle Cut Facia Front Facia Locate and identify all Facia pieces: Front Facia (2) (1/2” x 4” x 50”); Rear Facia (2) (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 50”); Side Angle Cut Facia (1/2” x 4” x 54 1/8”). Note that Front and Rear Facia differ in width.
- Page 26 Rear Facia aligned with top of roof. Locate Rear Facia (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 50”) and align with top edge of roof shingles. Attach facia to rafter ends with 6 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Complete both Rear Facia pieces. Ridge Board caps Rear Facia.
- Page 27 Attach Interior Door Stops to door header and jambs. Start with Horizontal Stop first (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 68”), centering over doorway. Then complete both vertical stops (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72”). Use 4 - 1 1/2” screws per piece to secure.
- Page 28 Drill 1/2” Diameter Hole to accommodate rod of Cane Bolt. The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Vertical Door Flange. To position Cane Bolt correctly, attach to flange first, close doors and mark hole to house Cane Bolt Rod. Open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1/2”...
- Page 29 Congratulations on completing your 8x4 SpaceSaver Shed! Note: Our Sheds are shipped as unfinished products. exposed to the elements, the Western Red Cedar lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil based wood stain.