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an 8x4 GardenSaver -
Single Door Shed. Please
take the time to identify all
the parts prior
to assembly.
Stock Code: GS84-S-FJ-Plywood
Roof Area: 37.5 sqft
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8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed
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- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it
is advisable to sweep snow off roof frequently.
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely
the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by.
- In areas with high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to install the structure
securely to the ground.
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are
tightly affixed.
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Finger Jointed
Assembly Manual
Revision #1.1
July 15, 2021
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Optional door
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- Page 1 8x4 GardenSaver - Single Door Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Stock Code: GS84-S-FJ-Plywood Roof Area: 37.5 sqft Please be aware that it is the customers’ sole responsibility to acquire the necessary...
- Page 2 What to do before my Shed arrives? • Become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor. • One helper is recommended to assist in constructing your shed. It generally takes two people two days to assemble a shed.
- Page 3 Foundation Types for 8x4 Garden Shed 45 1/2” 45 1/2” 96” 96” Completed Foundation Concrete Foundation Floor Frame Concrete Slab Foundation: - Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (45 1/2” x 96”) or larger. - 6”...
- Page 4 Thank you for purchasing our 8x4 GardenSaver -Single Door Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: D. Miscellaneous Section (Skirting, Trim, Door, Facia & Misc. Parts A. Floor Section 6 - ½” x 4 ½” x 45 ”...
- Page 5 8x4 GARDENSAVER-Single Door - Plywood Roof- HARDWARE PACKAGE Hardware Kit (Provided) 4” x 240 1 1/2” Finishing Nail 2 1/2” x 150 x 200 1 1/4” Square Drive Bit 3/4” x 22 2” Black Headed 90° Metal Barrel Bolt Door Handle x 1 Tee Hinge x 3 Bracket x 8 Tools Required...
- Page 6 Regular Maintenance & Tips to prolong the life of your shed. Before/During Assembly: 1.) Paint each face and edge of your plywood floor with a latex exterior paint. 2.) Caulk wall seams if gaps appear. 3.) Caulk around window framing. 4.) Caulk perimeter between floor plywood and bottom wall plate.
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Page 7: Floor Section
Exploded view of all parts necessary to A. Floor Section 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 8 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 9 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 approximately 24 - 1 1/4” Screws. Use screws every 16”. Exploded view of all parts necessary to B.
- Page 10 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 11 Pilot Hole first. 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 3/4”. When positioned correctly, attach both wall panel studs together as per Step 12 with 3 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 12 Pilot Hole first. 2x3 wall plate flush with floor frame. When correctly positioned, secure Once again position the 2x3 wall plate so it Narrow Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with sits flush with floor framing and siding overhangs. 3 - 2 1/2” Screws. Note: Narrow Wall Panel is only 73”...
- Page 13 Jamb flush with top of narrow wall. Gap on window side. Jamb flush with siding butt. Position Door Jambs flush against narrow and window wall studs and tight to floor. The Jamb is 3 1/2” wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jambs using 4 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 14 Siding lines up. Sidings will overlap. Wall framings flush. Align wall framing of Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall so they are flush at the back. The siding for both walls should also align evenly from front to back. With Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall aligned correctly, secure together from the inside with 4 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 15 Siding of Extension Wall. Siding of front wall. Locate one Wall Extendor and place on front window wall panel with siding of extendor overlapping that of the front window wall. With 2x3 wall framing aligned, attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the front window wall framing with 5 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 16 Flush with top of wall framing. Align Horizontal Wall Cleats (1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 70”, 1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 21”) flush with top of Rear Wall framing. To help strengthen the Rear Walls, there is a short and a long wall cleat which meet off-center from the seam between walls.
- Page 17 Confirm doorway opening is 32” wide at top and bottom. Optional - Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam. Caulking not included in kit. To complete Wall Section, attach bottom 2x3 wall plates to plywood floor with 22 - 2 1/2” Screws. Confirm Doorway opening is 32”...
- Page 18 Note: We recommend you drill a 1/8” pilot hole for each screw, to avoid splitting wood. The hole depth should be equal to 3/4 the length of screw. Front Soffit Boards (2) 96” 43 1/2” Mid Rafter 48” Mid Rafter Mid Rafter with Cleats 21”...
- Page 19 Rafter ends vertical. Side View Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so Front Soffit is facing the front and place on SpaceSaver walls. Note: Double check that your Rafter Section is positioned correctly by ensuring the ends of the Rafters are sloped vertically as shown above. Rafter sits on framing Position completed Rafter Section on top of walls.
- Page 20 90° Metal Brackets With Rafter Section correctly aligned, secure rafters to walls using 8 - 90° Metal Brackets. Start with outside rafters and work inwards, attaching with 16 - 1/4” screws. Screw into Wall Extension Framing at the front, and Wall Panel top Framing at the rear. Complete both sides. Front Rear With outside rafters properly secured, completely secure remaining interior rafters using...
- Page 21 Drill into center of rafter. Start screws 1” from edge of roof panel. Important: Pre-drill pilot holes through roof panel and rafters with 1/8” bit to prevent splitting. With panels positioned correctly, attach to rafters with 12 - 1 1/4” screws. Before attaching screws pre-drill pilot hole with 1/8”...
- Page 22 Locate second Small Plywood Roof Panel. Position on rafters on rear of shed. Attach to rafters with 9 - 1 1/4” screws as per Step 39. Locate second Large Plywood Roof Panel. Position on rafters on rear of shed. Attach to rafters with 12 - 1 1/4”...
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Page 23: 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) Horizontal Door Trim Rear Middle Trim Roof Ridge Boards (2) Front Facia (2) Rear Facia (2) Facia Detail Side Angle... - Page 24 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 25 Gaps will be covered. Attach Corner Filler Trims where gaps exist in front corners (2 per side). Hammer with 8 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails. There is an additional 10” long Front Center Corner Filler Trim that you will need to center and attach as well using 2 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails. Gaps will be covered.
- Page 26 Place both trims in front corner and align as illustrated. Do a dry run prior to attaching to achieve best fit. Start with 5 1/2” wide Front Corner Trim and align tight underneath soffit to determine vertical height. Attach with 8 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails per piece.
- Page 27 Flush with bottom of Door Header. Flush with Flush with Door Jamb. Door Jamb. Locate Vertical Door Trim (2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 77 1/2”). Position so top of Door Trim is flush with bottom of Door Header and edge of Door Trim is flush with inner face of Door Jamb.
- Page 28 Attach Hinges with 2“ Screws Important - Drill 3/4” & 2” Black Screws. 3/4” Screws Pilot Holes to prevent splitting. Door Trim At top of door, align barrel of hinge closer to bottom of door trim as shown above. Center hinge on mid trim and at bottom, closer to the top of the door trim.
- Page 29 Important - Drill Pilot holes to prevent splitting. 3/8” gap on side, 1/2” gap at bottom. 1/2” gap at top, 3/8” gap on side. 2” Black Screws. Once door is align in opening, position so there is a 1/2” gap on bottom, and approximately 3/8”...
- Page 30 Place and align rear and side facia for best possible fit with rear capping side facia. Attach facia to rafter ends with 6 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails per piece. Complete both rear facia pieces. Attach Facia / Detail Plates to cover seams where Front and Rear Facia pieces come together.
- Page 31 Lower Attach upper and lower Vertical Interior interior Door Stops as per Step 65. Position against door stop. door jamb and underneath upper door trim. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails per piece. Complete both sides. Door Jamb. Window frame.
- Page 32 Trim dado sits in flange. Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails per piece. Trim Sizes = 1x 24 1/16” = top (angle cut on ends) / 3 x 23” = Sides & Bottom. Window trim has a small dado on reverse face.
- Page 33 Optional - Door Configuration on End Instructions. (New Door Jamb and Door Trim.) Install Narrow Wall as per Step 17. Attach Door Header as per Step 21. 1 1/2” x 3 3/8” x 73” Optional Door Jamb. Door Header Position Optional Door Jamb as shown to the right and attach using 4 - 4”...
- Page 34 Outdoor Living Today Flower Box Assembly Instructions Exploded Side Trims (D) View Front Trim (C) End Caps (B) 1 1/4” Parts Lists: Nails (G) A - Base, Rear & Front Box Frames (3pcs) 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 23” B - End Cap Frames (2pcs) 3/4”...
- Page 35 Congratulations on completing your 8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed - Single Door - Finger Jointed! 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...