Suncast HomePlace Series Assembly Manual

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Page 3 When your kit arrives, it should look like this. Inspect the package for any damage that may have occurred during shipping, dented cor- ners, punctured plastic, etc. If the package is damaged, alert HomePlace Structures imme- diately at 866.768.8465. © Suncast Corporation...
Page 4 Color Code: Dark Blue Color Code: Fluorescent Yellow Color Code: Black 1” Pan Head Window Screws 1” Roofing Nails 1-1/2” White Washer Head Color Code: Light Blue Color Code: Purple Flower Box Screw Color Code: Dark Green Page 3 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 5 10 x 16 Studio Page 4...
Page 6 10 x 20 Studio Page 5...
Page 7 Optional Floor Assembly © Suncast Corporation If you did not purchase the optional floor, please proceed to page 8. See drawings on previous page for measurements. Note: The unit assembled for this manual was 10’x16’. This manual is designed to help assemble a 10’x16’ or 10’x20’ Studio. If you have purchased a 10’x20’...
Page 8 Step 2: Layout four 8’ pressure treated 2”x4” floor plates, mark off for floor joists at 16” on center and square as shown. Step 3: Layout floor as shown. Step 5: Attach floor joists Step 4: Attach short floor joists to Note: See attached drawing for together at appropriate mea- long floor joists using using 6 p.
Page 9 116”x192” and snap treat 2”x4” bottom wall plates) 4 - 4’ 6 - 7’ lines as shown. Make sure layout is square, see step 19. Note: The measurement for a 10’x20’ unit is 116”x240”. page 8 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 10 Step 19: Make sure bottom Step 20: Fasten bottom plates Bottom plate layout is com- plate layout is square. It is to surface using concrete plete. square when diaganol mea- screws, tapcons, or fastener surements are equal. equivelant. page 9 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 11 10 x 16 Back Wall Layout Page 10...
Page 12 10 x 20 Back Wall Layout Page 11...
Page 13 Step 22: Layout 79”-2”x4” wall studs and fasten to top and bottom plates at marks using 2 16p 3” nails per stud as shown. Note: It is very important align top of studs flush with top of wall plate. page 12 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 14 Step 23: Remove four 4’x85” sheets siding and layout on wall as shown. Step 24: Start siding with over- Step 25: Siding edge should Step 26: Fasten siding to lap at corner with 1” overhang center on wall stud as shown. walls using 7p 2-1/4”...
Page 15 10 x 16 Front Wall Framing Page 14...
Page 16 10 x 20 Front Wall Framing Page 15...
Page 17 Step 34: Use square to mark Step 35: Layout wall studs Step 36: Leave out one 8” top and bottom plates. aligning studs with marks on block at top of door, this will wall plates. be installed when applying siding. page 16 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 18 Note: Left side of door should have siding underlap. Note: Right side of door should have siding overlap. page 17 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 19 Step 44: Install remaining door Step 45: Take remaining 11-3/4”x4’ door header siding and mark header stud to center on siding piece as shown. piece splice. Step 46: Cut siding piece to fit using mark and install as shown. Step 47: Install remaining sid- ing pieces.
Page 20 10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Side Wall Layout with Window Page 19...
Page 21 Step 53: Layout wall repeating steps on front and back walls, using the measurements shown at top of page. Note: All measurements should be taken from edge of front wall stud, do not measure off of siding. Step 54: Set wall, align with front and back wall, and fasten as shown. © Suncast Corporation...
Page 22 10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Side Wall Layout Without Window Page 21...
Page 23 Opposite Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 55: Assemble and install opposite side wall repeating steps shown on opposite wall. page 22 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 24 Step 60: Install remaining siding pieces repeating previous steps. If Step 61: Repeat steps on needed, cut last siding piece flush with front of wall. opposite wall, starting with 4’x85” sheet with overlap towards front of wall. Page 23 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 25 10 x 16 Back Wall Layout with Three Windows Page 24...
Page 26 10 x 20 Back Wall Layout with Three Windows Page 25...
Page 27 See drawings on previous page for measurements. Layout wall using measurements shown in attached drawings and assemble copying previous wall assembly instructions. page 26 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 28 10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Optional Side Wall Layout with Doors Page 27...
Page 29 Optional Side Wall Layout See drawings on previous page for measurements. Layout wall using measurements shown in attached drawings and assemble copying previous wall assembly instructions on page. page 28 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 30 2 on center. inside. Keep rafter flush with ft. marks. Toenail rafters into top edge of gable wall. wall plate to secure into wall. See step 67 before continuing. © Suncast Corporation page 29...
Page 31 Note: Siding grooves should also align with grooves on wall. Step 70: Install pre-cut gable Step 71: Install remaining gable siding pieces repeating previous siding brace at siding splice as steps. Repeat on opposite gable wall. shown. page 30 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 32 Step 73: Install 3/4”x1”x8’ soffit strip aligning bottom of strip with top of line as shown. Fasten siding to strip and rafters as shown. Repeat on back wall. Note: The end of the rafter should align with the edge of fascia. © Suncast Corporation page 31...
Page 33 OSB Roof Sheeting Installation Step 76: Fasten roof sheet to rafter using 7p 2-1/4” nail every 8” as shown. Step 78: Fasten OSB to rafters making sure rafters are spaced evenly at 2 ft. on center.
Page 34 Gable Overhang Assembly & Installation Step 82: Layout gable overhang pieces as shown. White plywood goes on bottom, OSB goes on top. Step 83: Assemble gable end box as shown © Suncast Corporation...
Page 35 Gable Overhang Assembly & Installation p 2 Step 85: Fasten gable end box to end rafter as shown using 7p 2-1/4” galvanized nails. Step 87: Repeat on opposite side. © Suncast Corporation...
Page 36 Step 91: Install painted trim piece on top of strip keeping all edges flush as shown. Step 93: Attach painted 1x4 to 5/8” plywood piece using 2” trim nails as shown (keep all edges flush).
Page 37 Step 97: Layout window trim pieces as shown. Material List: 2 - 37-5/8” 1x3 side pieces 1 - 30-7/8 short point 1x3 bottom 1 - 30-7/8” short point 1x4 top Step 99: Install top and bottom window trim keeping short points flush with side trim.
Page 38: Fascia Installation
Fascia Installation Step 103: Install back gable fascia as shown. Repeat steps on oppo- site gable wall. Step 105: Install 8’ fascia section by centering it on two rafters as shown. Note: Create equal space on each side of fascia.
Page 39 Step 107: Install window shutters using 1-1/2” red screws as shown. Note: Shutters can be painted to suit your taste. Installation of Gable Vents Step 108: Install wooden gable vents using trim nails as shown. Note: Vents should be slanted towards ground. page 38 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 40 Step 113: Insert bottom piece as shown and fasten with two screws at front and back of flower box.
Page 41 Step 120: Install opposite door repeating previous steps as shown. Note: It is important to keep the reveal at top of door consistent the whole way across top of door. © Suncast Corporation...
Page 42 Step 124: Layout 6’ treated ramp pieces as shown Note: If you did not purchase the optional floor, the ramp is not included. Step 127: Measure in 12” from each end as shown.
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Page 44 Step 133: Use remaining wall studs as rafter ties. Install rafter ties with 16p 3-1/2” nails as shown. Note: Space rafter ties evenly throughout building. Door Stop Installation Step 134: Install rubber door stops in hinge hole with hinge screw as shown. Repeat for both doors. page 43 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 45 Step 136: Install flower box trim pieces as shown using 2” trim nails (you will need to bend or cut nails). Note: This step is necessary only if you want the flower box to be a different color. page 44 © Suncast Corporation...
Page 46 Optional Cupola Installation Step 7: Position cupola on center of roof and fasten to roof using 3 inch screws. Note: To utilize venting for cupola, cut out an 8”x8” hole in center of roof. Attach a screen piece over hole to keep bugs out.
Page 47 Congratulations..your Studio Guesthouse is now ready for shingle application. Note: Follow shingle manufacturers application recommen- dations. © Suncast Corporation...

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