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Outdoor Living Today
8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed
with Double Door and Plywood Roof
Assembly Manual
Stock Code #
GS84D-Plywood
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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.
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the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by.
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- Page 1 8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed with Double Door and Plywood Roof Assembly Manual Revision #1.4 Stock Code # Roof Area: 37.5 sqft July 14, 2021 GS84D-Plywood Thank you for purchasing an 8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed with Double Doors Please take time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
- 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 Double 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 - ¾” x 4 ½” x 45 ”...
- Page 5 8x4 GardenSaver DD HARDWARE PACKAGE Hardware Kit (Provided) 2 1/2” 168 Pcs. 245 Pcs. 1 1/2” Finishing Nail 140 Pcs. 1 1/4” Square Drive Bit 2” 38 Pcs. Black Headed 3/4” 24 Pcs. Black Headed Tee Hinge x 6 Barrel Bolt Door Handle x 2 90°...
- 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.
- Page 7 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 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 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 13 2 1/2” screws 3/4” screws Push Long Door Header has aluminum support strip already attached. Locate Door Header - Long (2” wide aluminum support attached already). Align step on header facing up and out and with support strip to the inside of shed. Attach using 2 - 2 1/2” screws per end as shown above.
- 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 front. 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 Framing flush inside shed. Locate one Wall Extendor and place on Door Header with extendor framing flush with inside edge of Header. Overhanging siding on front of extendor will rest in notch of Header. Pilot Hole first. Attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the Door Header with 5 - 2 1/2”...
- Page 16 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 To complete Wall Section, attach bottom 2x3 Use 64” long Door Stop / Floor Threshold to confirm doorway opening. wall plates to plywood floor with 20 - 2 1/2” Confirm Doorway screws. Confirm Doorway opening is 64” wide opening is 64” wide. Prior at top and bottom.
- 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 90° Metal Brackets. Start with outside rafters and secure 2 Brackets with 1 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 LargePlywood Roof Panel. Position on rafters on rear of shed. Attach to rafters with 12 - 1 1/4”...
- Page 23 D. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Skirting, Trim, Facia and Miscellaneous Pieces. Identify all parts prior to starting. Black Tee Rear Middle Front & Rear Facia Front Hinge (6) Trim (1) Detail Plates (2) Rear Facia (2) Middle Trim Front...
- 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 Attach Corner Filler Trims where gaps exist in rear corners (2 per side). Hammer with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. Position bottom filler just below wall siding. Top filler just below soffit. Gap in middle. Gaps to be covered. Position and attach Corner Filler Trims in the front as per Step 52.
- Page 26 Side Front Corner Trim 2 1/2” wide. Flush with Door Jamb. Right Side Door Trim. Front Corner Trim 5 1/2” wide. Position and attach opposite side To completely trim out front corners, locate a Door Trim as per Step 53. Side Front Corner Trim (1/2”...
- Page 27 Attach Rear Middle Trim (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79”) where wall panels come together at rear seam. Attach with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails aligning tight underneath soffit and center on seam. Tight against top of Vertical Door Trim. Centered on seam of Extendor Walls.
- Page 28 Hint: Use Shim Shingle or extra piece of siding to help space Doors at top and bottom. With Hinges attached, position doors in opening. You will need some assistance to hold doors in place. Important - Drill Pilot holes to prevent splitting. 3/8”...
- Page 29 Side Angle Cut Facia Rafter/Facia Nailing Plate Front Facia Locate and identify all Facia pieces: Front & Rear Facia (4) (1/2” x 4” x 50 1/2”). Side Angle Cut Facia (2) (1/2” x 4” x 54 1/8”). In front corner, align side and front Facia together. Front facia will cap side facia.
- Page 30 Attach Facia / Detail Plates to cover seams where Front and Rear Facia pieces come together. Secure with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Flush with header and jamb. Attach Upper Interior Door Trim (2) (1/2” x 1/2” x 28 7/8”) positioning 1st trim against door jamb and underneath door header flush to edges on inside as shown to the right.
- Page 31 Lower interior door trim. Attach 2nd upper interior door trim as per Step 66. Position and attach all Side Interior Door Trim (4) (1/2” x 1/2” x 35 7/8”) 2 per/side. Position against door jamb and underneath upper door trim. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. Complete lower interior door trim and both side interior trims on other side.
- Page 32 To secure doors, you will need to install the Interior Cane Bolt to the Vertical Door Flange. First slide bolt through the upper and lower brackets. Usually the upper bracket is Bolt. positioned between small nubs in the middle Holster. of the bolt.
- Page 33 Congratulations on completing your 8x4 Garden Saver Double Door 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...