Summary of Contents for Heartland GENTRY GABLE VALUE Series
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16778-G STOP! Call Us First! DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. For questions on assembly or for general inquiries, you may contact us in the following ways: Call customer service: 1-877-743-3400 AVOID THE WAIT! visit us online at help.backyardproducts.com Submit a help request Answers to frequently asked questions Live chat with an agent Did you enjoy building your shed?
16778-G 10/26/2021 ASSEMBLY MANUAL VALUE SERIES GENTRY GABLE 12' x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE: 12' x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IM PO RTA N T ! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. BEFORE YOU BEGIN •...
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TOOLS Required Optional K Phillips K Tool Belt/ K Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch K Shingle Blades K Drill / Driver K Tin Snips K 3/8" Drill Bit K Caulk Gun (for drip edge) K #2 Philips Drive Bit K Chalk Line K Hammer K Paint Tools K Level...
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • If your shed came with a separate floor kit, then please use the instructions supplied with that kit to assemble your floor. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 11 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your floor, as this will vary depending on your specific site.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS COMPLETING YOUR SHED You will need these additional materials: 3-TAB SHINGLES (Bundles)..... 7 PAINT FOR TRIM ......1 Quart Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. CAULK ........4 Tubes PAINT FOR SIDING (Gallons)....3 Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable. Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Double letter part identification Nominal Board Size Actual Size is stamped on some parts. 2 x 4 ....1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm) 1 x 4 ....3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm) 2 x 3 ....1-1/2"...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) 1 x 4 x 96" (2,5 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) 1 x 3 x 96" (2,5 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 48"...
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WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST LEFT DOOR RIGHT DOOR 3/8 x 48 x 84" 3/8 x 48 x 84" (1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm) (1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm) NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped with part identification. GABLE PANELS 3/8"...
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OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME 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 (Typical for 12' x 12' Kit) FLOOR FRAME NOT INCLUDED •...
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CONCRETE FOUNDATION If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below. Attach the sill plates on the foundaton as shown, and continue on to page 9. Treated Sill Plate Caulk between sill plate and concrete.
FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: Look for TREATED 3" (7,6 cm) Stamp 2 x 4 x 141" (5,1 x 10,2 x 358,1 cm) 2 x 4 x 144" (5,1 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts as shown on fl at surface. Measure and mark. HINT: For easier nailing Secure with (2) 3"...
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LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching fl oor decking, it is important to level and square the fl oor frame. A level and square fl oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. BEGIN See page 7 for the preferred fl oor leveling method. Use level and check the frame is level before applying fl oor panels.
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FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 5/8 x 48 x 96" BLOCK (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Ensure your floor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Place first 48" x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with the 48" edge and corner flush to the floor frame (Fig A).
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FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x185 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 5/8 x 47-7/8 x 48" 5/8 x 48 x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 122 cm) (1,6 x 122 x 243,8 cm) Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines). Secure panels with 2"...
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IMPORTANT! I M P O R T A N T ! Check that the floor frame is level after installing floor panels. Re-level if needed. • The floor should used as a stable work surface for wall construction. HINT: • Organize your assembly procedure during the build process to avoid over-handling of the walls.
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DOOR HEADER Assemble this door header before building any walls! Any wall with a door will require this assembly. PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,2 x 170,2 cm) 7/16 x 3-1/4 x 66-3/4" (1,1 x 8,3 x 170,2 cm) BEGIN Place (1) AM and OSB end-to-end on fl at surface, fl ush in middle.
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WALL PANEL INSTALLATION HINTS & EXAMPLES PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2x3" TEMP. SPACER 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 84" (1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm ) Ensure your wall is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. Install all wall panels with the primed side facing up.
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12' EAVE WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 7" (5,1 x 10,2 x 17,8 cm) Pre Assembled Header 3" (7,6 cm) x1 SG 2 x 4 x 34" (5,1 x 10,2 x 86,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 60-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 153,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 68"...
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12' EAVE WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) x150 2" (5,1 cm) Temporary Brace 48" x 84" (121,9 x 213,4 cm ) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener 1-1/2" Flush (3,8 cm) Install the left door panel 3/4" BEGIN HERE (1,9 cm) on wall frame, 1-1/2"...
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12' GABLE WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 78-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 199,4 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) Build (2) identical 12' gable walls.
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12' GABLE WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x136 2" (5,1 cm) 48" x 84" (121,9 x 213,4 cm ) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3/4" BEGIN HERE (1,9 cm) Install 48" x 84" panel 1-1/2" from the top plate. Use a 2x3 spacer for consistent measurement.
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12' EAVE WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 44-3/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 112,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235,3 cm) 2 x 4 x 68-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 174 cm) 2 x 4 x 78-1/2"...
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12' EAVE WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x120 2" (5,1 cm) 48" x 84" (121,9 x 213,4 cm ) 3/4" BEGIN HERE 3-1/2" (1,9 cm) Install 48" x 84" panel (8,9 cm) 1-1/2" from the top plate. 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Use a 2x3 spacer for consistent measurement.
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STANDING YOUR WALLS The following steps show how to stand and secure your walls for a 12' x 12' shed.
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EAVE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 69” (175,3) Door Stiffener BEGIN Center right eave wall on the fl oor. Ensure 1-1/2" measurement is at the top. Use OO as a temporary brace. 1-1/2"...
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GABLE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) Fig. B BEGIN Center back gable wall on the fl oor. Ensure 1-1/2" measurement is at the top. Secure wall with (1) 2" screw into side wall 2"...
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GABLE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" BEGIN (3,8 cm) Center 2nd gable wall on the fl oor. Fig. B Ensure 1-1/2" measurement is at the top. 2"...
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EAVE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Screw Fig. B BEGIN Place front gable wall on fl oor, centered between eave walls. Secure wall with 2" screws into top and bottom plates (Fig.
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DOUBLERS INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 44-3/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 112,7 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm) 2 x 4 x 96"...
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RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: x144 2" (5,1 cm) 6 x 24" (15,2 x 60,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 77-15/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 198 cm) Temporary Support 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener Build (2) rafter assemblies with (1) gusset (Fig. B). BEGIN Place two rafter-halves AD in the corner of back and side walls, fl ush to panels and studs.
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12' x 12' RAFTER INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) (2) Gusset (1) Gusset Preassembled Preassembled BEGIN Align rafters with the wall studs. Ensure the measurement between rafters, as shown. Secure (5) rafters with (2) 3" screws angled into doublers (Fig. A). Secure end rafters with (1) 3"...
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GABLE UNITS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8cm) 2 x 4 x 18-1/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 46 cm) Install all gable panels with the primed side facing up. BEGIN Orient (2) AF on flat side as shown. Place center gable panel on AF. Secure with 1-1/2"...
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GABLE UNIT INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Pre-assembled BEGIN Lift and set gable unit on wall doubler. Measure 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) down from top plate doubler and mark at each side as shown. Hold secure with (1) 1-1/2" nail on each side. ENSURE GABLE IS CENTERED ON WALL BEFORE NAILING.
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 7/16 x 48 x 96" BLOCK (1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. Flush at peak Install all roof panels with the rough side facing up (painted grid lines side). Fig.
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 47-7/8 x 48" (1,1 x 121,6 x 121,9 cm) Flush Install the 47-7/8" x 48" panel flush to the at peak installed panel and flush at the peak (Fig. B). Fig. B Secure panel with (2) 2"...
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x164 7/16 x 36-1/2 x 48" 2" (5,1 cm) (1,1 x 92,7 x 121,9 cm) 7/16 x 36-1/2 x 96" 3/4" GAUGE (1,1 x 92,7 x 243,8 cm) BLOCK Install the 36-1/2" x 96" roof panel fl ush to the upper panels.
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GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 19/32" x 3-1/2" x 84-15/16" (1,5 x 8,9 x 215,7 cm) 19/32" x 3-1/2" x 84-15/16" (1,5 x 8,9 x 215,7 cm) BEGIN Install front gable trim CQR and CQL fl ush to top of roof panels and fl ush at peak as shown (Fig. A). Secure trim with 2"...
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EAVE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 6 x 96" (5,1 x 15,2 x 243,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 6 x 49-1/2" (5,1 x 15,2 x 125,7 cm) BEGIN Place VX eave trim fl ush along edge of roof panel (Fig. A). Screw through roof panel into VX with 1-1/4"...
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CORNER TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 83-1/2" (1 x 4,5 x 212,1 cm) BEGIN Install gable end 83-1/2" corner trim under gable panel, (Fig. A) and fl ush to eave wall panel (Fig. B). Secure with 2" fi nishing nails spaced evenly. Install eave side 83-1/2"...
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COLLAR TIE PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,9 cm) BEGIN Locate collar tie TP on the rafter which is centered over the door. Secure TP with (3) 3" nails at each end. Flush 3"...
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LOFT JOISTS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 122 cm) BEGIN Ensure parts TP and SP are aligned perfectly on a flat surface. Assemble joist with 3"...
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LOFT JOISTS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 19-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 50,2 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 22-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 57,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 48" (5,1 x 7,6 x 121,9 cm) 2 x 3 x 96"...
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LOFT JOISTS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Place loft joists on top of joist supports PYA and AO. Measure and mark 17-3/8" (44,1 cm) and 14-2/8 (24,4 cm) for joist positions at front and back walls. Secure joists with 3" screws as shown below. 17-3/8"...
BENCH INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 8 x 12-1/2" (1 x 20,3 x 31,8 cm) 2 x 3 x19" (5,1 x 7,6 x 48,3 cm) BEGIN Assemble (6) shelf supports as shown. Install six LR to shelf panels using (3) 2" nails. Secure one LR to front wall studs with (2) 3"...
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BENCH PANELS / PEG BOARD PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 7/16 x 19-1/2 x 92-1/2" (1,1 x 49,5 x 235 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1/4 x 23-7/8 x 96" 7/16 x 19-1/2 x 48" (0,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm) Peg board (1,1 x 49,5 x 121,9 cm) 1 x 4 x 96"...
SHELF ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x10" (5,1 x 7,6 x 25,4 cm) 1 x 3 x 48" (2,5 x 7,6 x 121,9 cm) 1 x 3 x 96" (2,5 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) BEGIN Secure AC to BE and FO with (2) 2"...
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SHELF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 11-1/2 x 96" (1,1 x 21,2 x 243,8 cm) 7/16 x 11-1/2 x 48" 3" (7,6 cm) (1,1 x 21,3 x 121,9 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1 x 4 x 96" (2,5 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) 1 x 4 x 48"...
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LOFT PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 22-3/8" x 40-7/8" (56,9 x 104 cm) 22-3/8" x 96" (56,9 x 244 cm) BEGIN Install loft panels centered over loft joists and loft support board. Secure with 2" nails spaced 8" apart. 2"...
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT 69” (175,3) Door Stiffener Left Door Right Door BEGIN Place doors on flat surface. 3/8" offset is to top. Look for red (right) and green (left) on hinge board.
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT 69” (175,3) Door Stiffener Install OO fl ush under panels. Secure to fl oor frame with (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Mark center of door opening, as shown. Fig. A Flush against wall panels (2) 3"...
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DOOR STIFFENERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 69” (175,3) Door Stiffener BEGIN With left door closed, center OO vertically on the left door in the door opening (Fig. A). OO will offset the left door 1" past the door trim (Fig. B). Secure OO with (5) 2"...
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 19/32" x 2-1/2" x 26 5/8" (1,5 x 6,3 x 67,6 cm) 19/32" x 2-1/2" x 62" (1,5 x 6,3 x 157,5 cm) 19/32" x 2-1/2" x 72" (1,5 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm) 3/4"...
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) Bagged separately/ special coating " Metal Threshold 3/4” (1,9 cm) BEGIN Center door threshold in door opening. Secure threshold with (11) 3/4" screws. (11) Special Coating Screws 3/4" (1,9 cm) Screws Install decorative hinges in locations shown and secure with 3/4" screws. Flush to hinge FINISH...
DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1" (2,5 cm) 5/16" (8 mm) Drill Bit BEGIN Place spring bolt on OO in the open position with bolt end 3/8" down from frame. Bolt is open when loop is contacting base (Fig A). Mark and pre-drill holes for screws. Install bolt with screws supplied and drill 5/16"...
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DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3/8" (10,9 cm) Drill Bit 1/4" (0,6 cm) Drill Bit Measure and mark location of hole on outside of right door (Fig. A). Pre-drill hole with 1/4" drill. Re-drill hole with 3/8 " drill. Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of RIGHT DOOR...
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SHUTTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 1" (2,5 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 18-1/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 53,3 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 8-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 21,6 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 30-1/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 76,5 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 18-1/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 53,3 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts DF, BWL and BWR primed side-down on fl oor, as shown.
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WINDOW TRIM & SHUTTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-5/8" (4,1 cm) 3/4" (19 mm) 19/32 x 3 x 28-1/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 71,4 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Pre-assembled shutter BEGIN Place window in center of window cutout as shown. Fig. A Seal window by caulking behind frame with high- quality exterior-grade caulk before installing (Fig.
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SHUTTERS Line-up shutter slat fl ush with end corner of DT as shown (Fig. B). Fig. B Use a level to ensure shutter is level. Flush Flush Secure with 2" fi nishing nails at locations shown. Nail into wall studs. Don't nail into metal window frame.
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WALL VENTS • Follow directions provided by manufacturer and these instructions. NOTE: Vents not included 1/2” (13 mm) 16" x 8" BEGIN Locate and mark for two vents in side walls as shown; (1) at top and (1) at bottom. Cut out marked openings.
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PAINT & CAULK - NOT INCLUDED - • Use acrylic latex caulk that is paintable. Caulk at all horizontal and vertical seams, between the trim and walls, and all around the door trim. • Use a high quality exterior acrylic latex paint. When painting your building, there are a few key areas that can be easily overlooked that must be painted: •...
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SHINGLES - NOT INCLUDED - • Follow directions provided by manufacturer and these instructions. Familiarize yourself with a 3-Tab Shingle. Notch Notch SHINGLE NAIL PATTERN 1/2" 1" Sealing Strip 1" (1,3 cm) (2,5 cm) (2,5 cm) Half A Rain Slot Full Rain Slot NAILS NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS.
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SHINGLES continued... Beginning at front of shed, install first row of shingles with notch at 1" past roof edge or flush with drip edge. Roof Deck FRONT OF BACK OF SHED SHED 1" (2,5 cm) Flush with starter row. Notch - or - Drip Edge Flush with starter row.
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SHINGLES continued... Continue installing rows of shingles to the peak. At the peak make sure there is a maximum of 5" or less to the rain slot, as shown below. If shingles overlap at ridge cut to peak with a utility knife. 5"...
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SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will finish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN Cut shingles into THREE pieces. Hint: Use cut-off pieces first. 2" 2" (5,1 cm) (5,1 cm) 2" 2" 2"...
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SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP continued... Continue installing ridge cap to back of roof. Make sure there is 4" between the shingle-color and edge of shingles. 4" (10,2 cm) Trim cap off fl ush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Cut at top of rain slot.
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16778-G 12' x 12' Order Form CATEGORY PART DESCRIPTION PART SIZE PART ITEM # BUILDING QTY. PART ID Loft Ledger Board "A" LUM SPF 2X3X96 #2&BTR 12115 Loft Ledger Board "B" 2 X 3 X 48" PLATE Q 48000000000 2 X 3 Bench Support 2 X 3 X 19"...
LIMITED CONDITIONAL WARRANTY* Backyard Storage Solutions, LLC warrants the following: Every product is warranted from defects in workmanship and manufacturing for 1 year. All accessories, hardware and metal components are warranted for 2 years. All Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is warranted for 2 years Siding and Trim is warranted for 15 years.