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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BRIGHTOLN GARDEN SHED 10 ft x 10 ft, 1 " IMPORTANT Before beginning the assembly of your SolidBuild garden shed, please read the instructions carefully and follow them closely. By doing so, you will avoid unnecessary problems and save time. It is recommended to start the assembly process only once all the components of your shed have been identified, sorted, and classified by size.
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BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft, 1 3/8" What you need to know before assembly CHARACTERISTICS OF WOOD. Wood has a set of specific traits that are natural and inherent to it. Those characteristics include color, density, and the extent to which it is affected by humidity.
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BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft, 1 3/8" FOUNDATION. Before erecting the shed, it is essential to make a firm and level foundation. It is crucial to have the foundation corners at right angles and completely level. Common foundation options are concrete slab pavers, treated wood grid on cement blocks or concrete piers, gravel pad within treated wood frame, etc.
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LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DEFECTS VARIATION TYPE PLACE ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE COATING WIDTH EXCEEDS 1/8” CRACKS MAX WIDTH: 1/8”, PASSES THROUGH THE INSERT BOARD WIDTH EXCEEDS 1/8”, SURFACE LENGTH EXCEEDS 30% OF THE CRACKS CRACKS ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BOARD MAX WIDTH: 1/8”, MAX LENGTH: 30% OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BOARD...
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LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DEFECTS TYPE PLACE ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE HOLEY EXCEEDS 50% OF ALL WOODEN PARTS KNOTS THE KNOT SURFACE MAX: 50% OF THE KNOT SURFACE FALLEN OUT KNOT WITHIN WALL AND ROOF LIGHT DOES PROTRUDE THE MALE BOARDS. FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY CONNECTION LIGHT DOES NOT PROTRUDE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY...
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LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DEFECTS TYPE PLACE ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE DEFORMED TIMBER Only parts that are not possible to be installed utilizing clamps shall be considered as defects. DEFECTIVE PARTS The above-mentioned defects are considered as tolerable. The manufacturer recommends sanding and APPEARANCE cleaning resin pockets using a spatula.
BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft, 1 " PREPARATION OF ASSEMBLY Tools needed for assembly Rubber mallet • Hammer • Tape measure • Pliers for removing staples • 5M Allen wrench for hinge adjustment • Ladder • Drill • Handsaw •...
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BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft, 1 " LIST OF ALL PARTS Dimension, mm Details Pos. Quantity x 19 4 x 14(+1) 117 x 28 x 12 x 1+1 152 18 x88(+2) 65...
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BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft, 1 " LIST OF ALL PARTS Dimension, mm Details Pos. Quantity x 1+1 25 x 31(+2) 70 26 x 31(+2) 35 5x90 mm 4x40 mm 2x40 mm x 14 x 42 x 570 5x70 mm...
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STEP 1 - PREPARATION OF ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL! Put plywood subflooring to match the perimeter of the foundation. It adds additional stability and prevents the floor from sagging in the coming decades as well as isolate the potential rotting from below. NOTE: if building on a treated wood grid or plywood covered platform, you don’t have to use the treated foundation beams at all.
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STEP 1 - PREPARATION OF ASSEMBLY Please note - all sheds should be assembled on a level and firm foundation. Sort all the parts by length and appearance, determine their designation before assembly. It saves a lot of time during the assembly! Set up the floor joists (POS.
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FLOOR JOIST DIAGRAM Dimension (in) Quantity Position BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 3 - ANCHOR BOTTOM SIDE WALL BOARDS (OPTIONAL) 6x160mm Dimension (in) Quantity Position BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 2 & 3 - ANCHOR STARTER ROW Return the starter boards (POS.2 & POS. 3) on the floor joists, and double-check that starters are at right angles. Fasten the starter boards to the floor joists using the wood screws provided. To anchor your shed, fasten each starter wall board using 3 long 3 "...
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STEP 4 - ASSEMBLE WALLS AND DOOR FRAME Lay out all the door frame and window combo parts. 5x90mm Check door hinge direction against the door panels. 1. Screw 7b and 7c to 7a; 2. Slide in the tall windows; 3.
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STEP 4 - ASSEMBLE WALLS AND DOOR FRAME Continue assembling front wall-boards POS. 5), back wall-boards POS. 4), and side wall-boards POS. 3) up to the 4 level of side walls. Build the frame for the double door & window combo made of the lower strip of the door (POS.
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STEP 5 - INSTALL WINDOW install (slide in) window NOTE! Window can be installed on either of the side walls. Dimension (in) Quantity Position x 40 ADD-ON WINDOW BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 5 - INSTALL WINDOW Continue mounting wall boards up to the desired height to install the window (POS. 24); row 7 is the maximum height. If installing an add-on window*, decide on its placement. It can sit as high or low as you wish, as long as there is at least one board atop the window frame, and it is at least twelve inches away from the corner.
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STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE TOP WALL BOARDS 5x70mm 5x70mm Dimension (in) Quantity Position 137 x 5 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE TOP WALL BOARDS 1. Continue mounting wall boards, including the incrementally longer boards (POS. 8 – 12) that form the overhang. 2. The first 2 incrementally longer side boards (POS. 10 & POS. 11) on the window side are split to accommodate the window.
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STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE GABLES AND ROOF BEAMS Make sure the front gable slides well into the door frame. If it doesn’t check if the screws holding the door frame are crewed all the way in. Dimension (in) Quantity Position x 21 x 1 x 21 x 1 GABLE...
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STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE GABLES AND ROOF BEAMS 1. Mount the prefabricated gables (POS. 13 & POS. 14) above top wall-boards. Front gable (POS. 13) has a cut-out around the door frame. 2. Fasten gables using four 2 " screws, 1 at each side at the crossing of the walls. 3.
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STEP 9 - INSTALL WIND STUDS (OPTIONAL) 6x70 mm Ø Ø 4x40 mm Dimension (in) Quantity Position BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 9 - INSTALL WIND STUDS (OPTIONAL) 1. Install the wind studs to the back of the paddles at each corner. 2. Drill a pilot hole for a wood screw into the paddle of the gable at the top. 3. Use a bigger drill bit to drill through the paddle at the bottom for the bolt. 4.
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STEP 10 - ENSURE DOOR FRAME IS AT RIGHT ANGLES Check if the door frame is square by measuring cross distance between opposite corners, it should be equal. Push shed side to side to adjust. BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 10 - ENSURE DOOR FRAME IS AT RIGHT ANGLES 1. Check if the door frame is square. 2. Measure the distance between the two door jambs at the top and bottom. They should be even (A=B). 3. Measure the diagonal distances between opposite corners. They should be even (C=D).
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STEP 11 - INSTALL ROOF BOARDS Before installing the roof boards, ensure that walls are assembled correctly. 1. Start covering the roof with roof boards (POS. 18). Notice that one side of the board is beveled while the other side is squared. You can install it either side down but keep it uniform throughout.
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STEP 12 - INSTALL FRONT & BACK FASCIA 4x40mm " Dimension (in) Quantity Position BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 12 - INSTALL FRONT & BACK FASCIA 1. Install the front and back fascia (POS. 19) flush with the top of the roof. 2. The fascia boards don't have tongues or grooves, and the ends that meet at the center are angled.
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STEP 13 - INSTALL SIDE FASCIA 3x30mm 3x30mm 3x30mm 3x30mm 4 x 40 4 x 40 Dimension (in) Quantity Position x 4 x BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 13 - INSTALL SIDE FASCIA 1. Attach the side fascia – the roof end boards (POS. 20) – that is installed directly under the roof boards. 2. Ensure it is even with the most out-extended roof boards. These boards are designed to frame the roof edge and to cover any uneven edge.
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STEP 14 - INSTALL THE DOOR PANELS Dimension (in) Quantity Position x 26 1 + 1 DOOR BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 14 - INSTALL THE DOOR PANELS 1. Hang the door panels (POS. 22). 2. Align them by adjusting the hinges using a hex wrench. 3. If the door panels are too far away from each other at the center or are angled, take the following steps: a.
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STEP 15 - INSTALL FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS 1. Install the floorboards (POS. 25 & POS. 26). You can start from either end. Install the floorboards beveled or square side up. Make sure to keep it consistent, though! 2. Nail them into the floor joists through the grooves to hide the nails. 3.
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STEP 16 - FASTEN THE DOOR PANELS,WINDOW 4x40mm 3x25mm BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 16 - FASTEN THE DOOR PANELS,WINDOW 1. Fasten the bottom of the door frame to the starter board. Use 2 wood screws, one for each bottom corner. 2. Fasten the bottom of the window frame to the boar behind it. Use 2 wood screws for each bottom corner.
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STEP 17 - INSTALL DOOR & WINDOW HARDWARE 1. Install the lock cylinder and door handle set: a. Insert the key into the lock cylinder. b. Turn the key, so the small peg on the cylinder aligns with the rest of the cylinder body.
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STEP 18 - DRILL HOLES FOR DOOR PIN/FLUSH BOLTS DRILL ONLY IN 2 - 4 WEEKS, AFTER STRUCTURE HAS SETTLED BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft, 1 "...
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STEP 18 - DRILL HOLES FOR DOOR PIN/FLUSH BOLTS After the shed has had time to settle, typically 2 – 4 weeks, you may drill the holes to hold the left door panel locked in place. 1. Prepare a drill bit that's thicker than the pin bolts, a.k.a. flush bolts, on the left door panel.
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