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Thank you for purchasing
an 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker
Shed. (with Western Red Cedar
Trim Accents)
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. 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.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any of our Authorized Dealers
free from any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.
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8x8 Pine
SpaceMaker
Assembly Manual
Version 5
Oct 21, 2010
sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com
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Summary of Contents for OLT 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker
- Page 1 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker Assembly Manual Version 5 Oct 21, 2010 Thank you for purchasing an 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker Shed. (with Western Red Cedar Trim Accents) Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Points and Other Considerations...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker Shed with Western Red Cedar Trim Accents). Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: D. Miscellaneous Section Bottom Skirting 8 - 1/2” x4 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Side Bottom Skirting A.
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Page 3: 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 91” deep. Plywood Floor Plywood Floor Small (2) Large (2) Floor Joist Frames Small (2) Floor Runners (10) Floor Joist Concrete Pad... - Page 4 When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). Lay out Floor Joist Frames as illustrated at left. There are 2 larger and 2 smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96”...
- Page 5 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame. There are 2 floor runners per 91” side and Make sure Runners are flush with outside and 5 completed runners in total. Use 3 - 2 1/2” front and rear floor framing but not overhanging. screws per Runner.
- Page 6 12 . With Plywood Hint: Use a chalk line to mark location of positioned correctly on floor joists to floor framing, attach determine screw with 1 1/4” screws. placement. Use screws every 16”. B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section.
- Page 7 Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their location. On Standard Kits, there is 1 Window Wall Panel, 5 Solid Wall Panels and 2 Narrow Wall Panels. Make sure to position panels right side up so water is directed away from and not into shed.
- Page 8 Position side solid wall into place on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the bottom, middle and top of stud to secure properly. Do Not Attach Walls To Floor until Step 28.
- Page 9 Wall panel will sit flush with end of plywood in Front of shed. Left Side Wall flush with end of Position and attach right side Wall as Per Step 17. Plywood in Front of Shed. Locate Narrow Wall Panels. Aligned 1st Position and attach right side Window Wall Panel in front right corner so bottom wall framing is sitting flush with floor.
- Page 10 Sits flush with inside of wall framing In the next steps, the Door Header is attached. There are 2 short and 1 long 2” X 3” pieces . Start by attaching both short end pieces using 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw from top down into wall framing. Position and attach the longer Door Header to wall framing when Header is sitting flush with inside of wall framing and against shorter Door Header end pieces.
- Page 11 When all walls are attached together, check alignment with the floor. Bottom wall framing should sit flush with outside of floor joists and plywood floor. Confirm 64” wide door opening at bottom. When positioned correctly, fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws Bottom Wall per wall panel.
- Page 12 Attach Side Top Plates (1 per side). The side top plates are angle cut down the Edge. Once again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall framing. Side plate should also be flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece. Rear Top Plates .
- Page 13 Lift up a completed gable section and place on top of Rear Top Plate on wall. The rear gable framing should sit flush with the inside of the top plate. Gable Framing straight edge The gable should be centered sideways (left to right) on the top plate. Hint: use a straight edge to check the angle of the gable framing and top plate.
- Page 14 C. Rafter and Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Plywood Plywood Roof Panels Roof Panels 26 3/4” x 48” 72 1/4” x 48” Plywood Roof Plywood Roof Panels (2) Panels 26 3/4”...
- Page 15 Ridge Board 56 1/2”l Rafters Locate 6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” long Rafters, 2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2”l Soffits and completed Ridge Board from Step 36. Lay out as illustrated to the left on a flat level surface.
- Page 16 Flip Rafter Section over so Soffit is facing down. Starting with the left Side, lift completed rafter section up and place of gable framing. Soffit Rafter should rest on gable framing Gable Notch Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch.
- Page 17 Completed left side Rafters Place 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 41 & 42. Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Connectors Gable Notch At the peak, align Ridge Boards so they are flush together and secure them with 8 - 1 1/4”...
- Page 18 91” across Roof Gussets are positioned on interior rafters. Prior to attaching, make sure Side Walls are properly aligned. Have two helpers push the Sides at the top from the outside of shed until inside to inside measurement 91” between Wall Plates. When correct, slide gusset up, use level to square gusset and attach to rafters with 4 - 1 1/2”...
- Page 19 When Plywood is correctly positioned, fasten down into Roof Rafters with 6 - 1 1/4” screws. Angle screws into Rafter for secure attachment. Locate 72 1/4” x 9 1/4” Plywood Roof and position as illustrated above. Attach to Roof Rafters with 4 - 1 1/4” screws. Hint: may be easier to work from inside the shed reaching through the Rafters to attach Plywood Roof.
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Page 20: Miscellaneous Section
D. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Filler Miscellaneous Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Trim Pentagon Facia Piece Side Facia Front and Rear Facia Facia / Trim Detail Plate Horizontal Gable Trim Window Insert Front and Rear Narrow Trim... - Page 21 Attach Filler Trim (4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75”) to front and rear walls in each corner. Hammer with 6 - 1 1/4” finishing nails. Strips are positioned flush with siding and bottom Skirting. Attach Wide Trim (4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 79”) over filler trim.
- Page 22 Attach Narrow Rear Wall Trim (1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2”) where rear wall panels come together and leave a seam with 6 - 1 1/4” finishing nails. Align Trim so flush with bottom Skirting. Narrow Trim 77 1/2” Square Cut Facia Angled Facia Square cut Facia positioned...
- Page 23 Position the 2 remaining Narrow Trim (2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2”) pieces flush with inside of door jamb and flush with bottom of skirting. Attach with 6 - 1 1/4” finishing Flush with inside nails. of door jamb and bottom skirting.
- Page 24 Attach Black Tee 2“ Screws Hinges with 3/4” & 2” 3/4” screws Black hardware provided Note, illustration of Hinge may not be accurate. The # of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three to four depending on model. Attach Door Hinges to both left and Right Side Double Doors.
- Page 25 Attach Horizontal and Vertical Door Stops to door header and jambs. Start with horizontal Stop first and then complete both vertical stops. Position so door gap is covered. Use 4 - 2” screws per piece to secure. Close both doors and align so doors are straight.
- Page 26 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 9/16” bit. Use hardware provided in each kit to complete installation of all hardware.
- Page 27 Note; Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the pine and 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 base wood stain.