Heartland VALUE Series Assembly Manual page 7

FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
There are multiple ways to level your floor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below.
Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS
8"
(20,3 cm)
42-1/4"
16" (107 cm)
(40,6 cm)
Measurements to
42-1/4"
(107 cm)
centers of 4x4's.
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x4 4x6
4" x 4" x 10' (10 x 10 x 305 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4"
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (48) 3" screws / exterior grade.
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
12"
Gravel
2" Block
Gravel
LEVELING METHODS
• Level under 4x4 runners only.
• Locate leveling material 12" from ends of runners and no more than 48" apart.
• Asphalt shingles should be used between 4x4 runners and blocks or treated lumber. Never use
shingles in direct contact with ground.
• For best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block.
LEVELING MATERIALS
Gravel
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
2x4 Treated Lumber
Asphalt Shingles
Leveling higher than 16" not recommended.
CONCRETE
If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page.
•
Support seam.
4x6
4x4 Runners
(not included).
4x6
8"
• 3" Screw angled into 4x4.
(20,3 cm)
• (2) at each point frame and 4x4 touch.
4x6
Shingle
4x4 Runner
Level
12"
Shingle
Do not exceed 16".
4" Block
2x4 Treated Lumber
8" Block
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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.
A
Building Size Actual Floor Size
10'x 10' (305 x 305 cm) 10'x 9'-8-5/8" (305 x 296 cm) 120" (305 cm)
Requires:
x4
2 x 4 x10' (5 x 10 x 305 cm)
x1
Caulk
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
• A treated 2 x 4" (5 x 10 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete. Hint: Use treated lumber in your kit or
purchase full length treated lumber.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5 x 10 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
3-1/2"
B
(8,9 cm)
4"
(10 cm)
A B C
109-5/8" (278 cm) 116-5/8" (296 cm)
MUST be treated lumber.
NOTES
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C