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  • Page 1 16134 Call Us First! DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. For questions on assembly or for general inquiries, you may contact us in the following ways: Call customer service: 1-877-743-3400 AVOID THE WAIT! visit us online at help.backyardproducts.com Submit a help request Answers to frequently asked questions Live chat with an agent Did you enjoy building your shed?
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  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    16134 03/23/2021 GABLE 8' x 12' (244 x 366 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 144" (243,8 x 365,8 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPTIONAL DOOR LOCATION IMPORTAN T ! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. BEFORE YOU BEGIN •...
  • Page 4 TOOLS Required Optional Phillips ❑ Tool Belt/ ❑ Utility Knife ❑ Screwdriver Nail Pouch Shingle Blades ❑ Drill / Driver ❑ Caulk Gun ❑ 1/8" Drill Bit ❑ Tin Snips ❑ 1/4" Drill Bit ❑ (for drip edge) 5/16" Drill Bit ❑...

  • Page 5: Parts List

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Part identification letters are 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" x 3"....1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm) Check these locations 1"...
  • Page 6 WALL PANELS & DOORS NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped. Painted Painted Green on End Red on End 3/8 x 48 x 84" LEFT DOOR RIGHT DOOR (1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm) ROOF PANELS Roof panels are 7/16" (1,1 cm) thick. NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.

  • Page 7: Fasteners & Hardware

    FASTENERS & HARDWARE NOTE: If you are using a nail gun, nails 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) may be used where screws are x225 2" (5,1 cm) shown for quicker assembly. x170 Length of nail must match screw length. 3" (7,6 cm) 2"...

  • Page 8: Optional Materials

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed does not include any floor or leveling materials. Use our optional floor kit with building instructions and nails included. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 9 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your floor, as this will vary depending on your specific site.
  • Page 9 CONCRETE FOUNDATION Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden floor. 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 10 BUILD YOUR OWN WOOD FLOOR OPTION (Materials not included.) 93" (236,2 cm) 144" (365,8 cm) 96" (243,8 cm) 16" (40,6 cm) 16" (40,6 cm) MATERIAL REQUIRED 2 x 4 x 12' (5,1 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm) MUST be treated lumber 2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) MUST be treated lumber 4 x 4 x 12' (10,2 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm)
  • Page 11 OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your foor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. Leveling materials are not included in this kit. PREFERRED METHOD - 4 x 4 TREATED RUNNERS (Typical for 8' x 12' Kit) Runners are generally 12"...
  • Page 12 LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching floor decking, it is important to level and square the floor frame. A level and square floor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. BEGIN See page 9 for the preferred floor leveling method. Use a level to ensure the frame is level before installing floor panels.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT! Ensure the foor frame is level after installing foor panels. Re-level if needed. • The foor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction. HINT: • Organize your assembly procedure during the build process to avoid over-handling of the walls.

  • Page 14: Parts Required

    RAFTER ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 6-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 16,5 cm) Build a rafter jig using the floor and (2) UY parts. ¸ BEGIN Secure (1) UY flush to the floor deck with (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Measure over 96-3/4"...
  • Page 15 RAFTER ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED: x 144 2" (5,1 cm) OSB OR WOOD GRAIN 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) 2 x 4 x 61-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 157,2 cm) Build (2) rafter assemblies with (1) gusset (Fig. C). ¸...
  • Page 16 WALL INDEX Create your own style of shed. Choose your door location. Use this guide to find the corresponding wall construction and installlation pages. As another option, eave walls with doors can be reversed during assembly. IMPORTANT! Build your door header before building any walls (see page 15). 8' x 12' Door on gable wall 8' x 12' Door on eave wall After assembling the walls for your 8' x 12' shed,...
  • Page 17 DOOR HEADER Assemble this door header before building any walls! PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,2 x 170,2 cm) 7/16 x 3-1/4 x 66-3/4" (1,1 x 8,3 x 170,2 cm) BEGIN Place (1) AM and OSB end-to-end on flat surface, flush in middle. Center OSB on top of AM.
  • Page 18 WALL PANEL INSTALLATION HINTS & EXAMPLES PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) TEMP. SPACER 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 84" (1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm ) Ensure your wall is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. Install all wall panels with the primed side facing up.
  • Page 19 8' WALL 01 PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 68-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 174 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 78-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 199,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) Pre Assembled Header 2 x 4 x 6-1/2"...
  • Page 20 8' WALL 01 PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE TEMP. SPACER BLOCK Install panels with the primed side facing up. Install the left panel 1-1/2" from the top plate. Use a 2x4 spacer for consistent measurement. Secure panel with 2"...
  • Page 21 GABLE WALL 02 PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 78-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 199,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts on edge on floor. Measure and mark. HINT: Secure with (2) 3"...
  • Page 22 8' WALL 02 PARTS REQUIRED: x100 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE TEMP. SPACER 48 x 84" BLOCK (121,9 x 213,4 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing up. 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Install (1) 48 x 84" panel on wall frame 1-1/2"...
  • Page 23 12' WALL 03 PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 44-3/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 112,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 78-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 199,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235,3 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts on edge on floor.
  • Page 24 12' WALL 03 PARTS REQUIRED: x120 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 48 x 84" TEMP. SPACER BLOCK (121,9 x 213,4 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing up. 3-1/2" 1-1/2" (8,9 cm) (3,8 cm) Install (1) 48 x 84" panel on wall frame 1-1/2"...
  • Page 25 12' WALL 04 PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 6-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 16,5 cm) 2 x 4 x 44-3/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 112,7 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 78-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 199,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-5/8"...
  • Page 26 12' WALL 04 PARTS REQUIRED: x120 2" (5,1 cm) 48 x 84" (121,9 x 213,4 cm ) 3-1/2" 1-1/2" (8,9 cm) Flush Install the left panel 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3/4" BEGIN HERE from the top plate. (1,9 cm) Use a 2x4 spacer for consistent measurement.
  • Page 27 STANDING YOUR WALLS The following steps show how to stand and secure your walls. These instructions are by default with the door on the 8' gable wall. STANDARD: DOOR LOCATED ON GABLE WALL OPTIONAL: DOOR LOCATED ON EAVE WALL...
  • Page 28 8' WALL 01 INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN 1-1/2" Center 8' wall on the 96" (243,8 cm) floor dimension. (3,8 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) overlap is to the top. Use OO as a temporary brace.
  • Page 29 12' WALL 03 or 04 INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) Fig. B BEGIN Place 12' wall centered on floor. 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) overlap is to the top. 2"...
  • Page 30 12' WALL 03 INSTALLATION (2nd 12' wall) PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1-1/2" BEGIN Fig. B (3,8 cm) Remove temporary brace OO from installed 8' wall. Place 12' wall centered on floor. 2"...
  • Page 31 8' GABLE WALL 01 INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Screw Place 8' gable wall on floor, centered between installed walls. Secure wall with (1) 2" screw through the eave wall panel into 8' wall bottom plate (Fig.
  • Page 32 WALL DOUBLERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on top of wall frames.
  • Page 33 GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 6-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 18,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 10,2 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing up. Build 2 gable panel assemblies. BEGIN Place left gable panel on UY and CQA.
  • Page 34 GABLE OVERHANG FRAMES PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 4-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 12,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 61-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 157,2 cm) Build 4 gable overhang frames. BEGIN Arrange, measure and mark locations of (2) CLA, (Fig. A). Place CMA on top.
  • Page 35 GABLE UNITS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-5/8" (4,1 cm) x2 Gable Assemblies x2 Overhang Frames Arrange gable and ladder assemblies as shown (Fig. E). You will build 2 gable units. Ensure gable panels are flush at peak of ladder and flush along top edge of ladder assembly.
  • Page 36 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Preassembled Rafter Preassembled Rafter (2 gussets) (1 gusset) ¸ BEGIN Locate first rafter on top plate (Fig. A) aligned over studs at each side and tight to side wall (Fig. B, Fig C). Rest notch on top plate. Secure rafter to top plate with (2) 3"...
  • Page 37 GABLE UNITS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) x2 Gable Units BEGIN Measure 1-1/2" down from top plate and mark at each side as shown. Set gable unit on wall doubler. Hold gable unit secure with (1) 2" nail at each side as shown. BE SURE GABLE IS CENTERED ON WALL BEFORE NAILING.
  • Page 38 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. Note: Install all roof panels with the rough side up (painted grid lines). 3/4"...
  • Page 39 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 7/16 x 48 x 47-7/8" (1,1 x 121,9 x 121,6 cm) Install next 48" x 47-7/8" roof panel flush to the installed panel and flush to the rafter end (Fig. B). Secure panel with (1) 2"...
  • Page 40 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 7/16 x 13-7/8 x 96" 7/16 x 13-7/8 x 48" (1,1 x 35,2 x 243,8 cm) (1,1 x 35,2 x 121,9 cm) 13-7/8" x 96" Place a 13-7/8" x 96" upper roof 3/4"...
  • Page 41 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x216 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 13-7/8 x 8-1/2" 7/16 x 48 x 8-1/2" (1,1 x 35,2 x 21,6 cm) (1,1 x 121,9 x 21,6 cm) Flush Place 8-1/2" x 13-7/8" roof panel flush to the outside of gable framing and flush to the lower 8-1/2"...
  • Page 42 GABLE END SOFFITS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 7-7/8 x 59-15/16" (1 x 20 x 152,2 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing down. BEGIN Position right 59-15/16" overhang board flush to front wall (Fig A) and gable panel seam (Fig B). Secure with (12) 2"...
  • Page 43 EAVE SIDE SOFFITS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 5-7/8 x 72-3/4" (1 x 14,9 x 184,8 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing down. BEGIN Position 72-3/4" soffit boards flush to rafter ends and seam (Fig A). Secure with 2"...
  • Page 44 GABLE FASCIA PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 62-7/16" (1 x 12,1 x 158,6 cm) 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 62-7/16" (1 x 12,1 x 158,6 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing out. BEGIN Position fascia flush to peak and roof panels as shown (Fig. A, Fig B). Secure with 2"...
  • Page 45 EAVE SIDE FASCIA PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 80-5/8" (1 x 12,1 x 204,8 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing out. BEGIN Position (2) 4-3/4" x 80-5/8" fascia boards flush with roof panels and seam, as shown (Fig. A). Secure with 2"...
  • Page 46 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 1-5/8" (4,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Door Stiffener 69" (175,3 cm) ¸ BEGIN Arrange parts as shown on flat surface. 3/8" offset is to top. Look for red (right) and green (left) on hinge board. Attach temporary support OO with 3"...
  • Page 47 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm) Install temporary support OO as a ledger board flush under wall panels for doors to rest on. Secure with (2) 3" screws (Fig. A) . Flush against wall panels. Fig.
  • Page 48 DOOR TRIM and THRESHOLD PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) x11 2" (5,1 cm) Bagged seperately / special coating 19/32 x 3 x 26-5/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 67,6 cm) 64" Metal Threshold 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 72" (1,5 x 7,6 x 183 cm) BEGIN Secure door trim from inside using 3/4"...
  • Page 49 DOOR TRANSOM WINDOWS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) Transom Window ¸ BEGIN Apply high quality exterior-grade caulk behind frame near edge before installing to seal window. You must caulk completely around window frame and all exposed door panel edges and trim to validate your warranty. Use a paintable exterior rated caulk.
  • Page 50 DOOR STIFFENERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm) BEGIN Center OO vertically on the left door in the door opening flush with the edge of door (Fig. A). Secure with (7) 2" screws through outside trim into OO (Fig. B) Repeat steps to install OO on right door.

  • Page 51: Door Hardware

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1/2" (13 mm) Drill Bit 1/4" (6 mm) Drill Bit 1" (2,5 cm) BEGIN Measure and mark location of hole on outside of right door as shown (Fig. A) . Pre-drill hole with 1/4" drill. Re-drill hole with 1/2" drill (Fig. B) . Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of door stiffener OO.
  • Page 52 DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: Handle (locking) with Screws 1/2" (13 mm) Drill Bit 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 1/4" (6 mm) Drill Bit Secure handle with 1-1/4" screws, as shown. Screw 1-1/4" Wood Screws...
  • Page 53 DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4 (3,2 cm) 3/8" BIT (9,5 mm) ¸ BEGIN Flush and center top spring bolt at the top of OO (Fig. A). Secure with (4) 1-1/4" screws. Mark spring bolt pin location on over door frame. Drill a 1-1/2" deep hole using a 3/8" drill bit. Flush and center bottom spring bolt to bottom of OO (Fig.
  • Page 54 CORNER TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 82-1/2" (1 x 4,4 x 209,6 cm) 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 81-7/8" (1 x 4,4 x 208 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install gable end 82-1/2" corner trim flush to gable panel (Fig. A) and flush with eave wall panel (Fig.
  • Page 55 COLLAR TIE PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 60" (2,5 x 7,6 x 152,4 cm) BEGIN Install collar ties on 2nd rafters from gable walls Secure with 2" nails, as shown. HINT: For best appearance install collar ties on rafters facing away from double door opening. 2"...
  • Page 56 GABLE VENTS PARTS REQUIRED: #8 x 1" (2,5 cm) Pan Head Screws ¸ BEGIN Locate vent in the gable wall, as shown. Seal vent from behind with exterior grade caulk before installing. Secure vent with 1" screws. Repeat to install 2nd vent in the opposite gable. #8 x 1"...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 Str 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 59 SHINGLES continued... Beginning at front of shed, install first row of shingles with notch at 1" past roof edge or flush with drip edge. Roof Deck FRONT OF BACK OF SHED SHED 1" (2,5 cm) Flush with starter row. Notch - or - Drip Edge Flush with starter row.
  • Page 60 SHINGLES continued... 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. If shingles overlap at ridge cut to peak with a utility knife. 5"...
  • Page 61 SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will finish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN Cut shingles into THREE pieces. Hint: Use cut-off pieces first. 2" 2" (5 cm) (5 cm 2" 2" 2"...
  • Page 62 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 cm) Trim cap off fush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Cut at top of rain slot.
  • Page 63 16134 8' x12' Order Form CATEGORY PART DESCRIPTION PART SIZE PART ITEM # BUILDING QTY. PART ID 2 X 3 Window Crippler 2 X 3 X 8" SOFFIT FILLER Q 08000000000 Overhang Blocking & Gable Framing 2 X 4 X 4-7/8" OVERHANG BLOCK O 04140000000 Sidewall Top &...
  • Page 64 LIMITED CONDITIONAL WARRANTY* Backyard Storage Solutions, LLC warrants the following: Every product is warranted from defects in workmanship and manufacturing for 1 year. All accessories, hardware and metal components are warranted for 2 years. All Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is warranted for 2 years Siding and Trim is warranted for 10 years.