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OLT SSGS812-FJ-Ply Assembly Manual

8x12 sunshed greenhouse building fj bevel model with plywood roof
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Revision #2.4
January 21, 2022
Stock Code #
SSGS812-FJ-Ply
Roof Area: 74 sqft
Thank you for purchasing
an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse
Buidling from Outdoor Living
Today. Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior to
assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep
the snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers
free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer
Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our
commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of
this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace
period.
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8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Building
FJ Bevel Model with Plywood Roof
Assembly Manual
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  • Page 1 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Building FJ Bevel Model with Plywood Roof Assembly Manual Revision #2.4 January 21, 2022 Stock Code # SSGS812-FJ-Ply Roof Area: 74 sqft Thank you for purchasing an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Buidling from Outdoor Living Today. Please take the 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 over two days to assemble a shed.
  • Page 3 Foundation Types for 8x12 Garden Shed 96” 96” 136 1/2” 136 1/2” Completed Foundation Concrete Foundation Floor Frame Concrete Slab Foundation: - Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (136 1/2” x 96”) or larger. - 6”...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Building. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. A. Floor Section D. Roof Section 3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joist Unattached) 4 - 5/8”...

  • Page 5: Hardware Kit

    8x12 SUNSHED-PLY HARDWARE SHEET Hardware Kit (Provided) 300 pcs 2 1/2” 174 pcs 2” 1 1/2” 540 pcs Finishing 26 pcs 2” Black Headed 1 pcs 1 1/4” 520 pcs Square Drive Bit 1” 42 pcs Silver 43 pcs 3/4” Silver 16 pcs 3/4”...
  • 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: Floor Section

    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 136 1/2” deep. Plywood Floor Plywood Floor Large (3) Small (3) Floor Joist Frames Small (3) Floor Joist Floor Runners (10)
  • Page 8 Attach each large and small floor joist Lay out completed Floor Joist Frames as frame together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per illustrated. There are 3 larger and 3 smaller section. Frame Sections. The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96”...
  • Page 9 Foundations Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor runners will sit on your foundation. It is important to note that having a level foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will vary between regions. Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners.
  • Page 10 Exploded view of all parts necessary to B. Wall Section complete Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Solid Walls (4) Top Plates (2) (tall side) Gable Walls (2) Angled Wall Wall Extendors (5) Extendors (2) Top Plates (2) (short side) Door Header...
  • Page 11 Important: Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs with 1/8” drill bit prior to screwing. This will make it much easier to attached together. Pilot Bottom Wall Plate Hole Plate first. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall Plate (1 1/2”...
  • Page 12 2x3 wall framing flush with floor framing. Position rear Solid Wall on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the bottom, middle and top of stud to secure. Vertical Wall Studs.
  • Page 13 Note: We recommend you wait to Caulk install the windows last, so they don’t channel in siding get damaged during construction. on both sides of Important: Lineup window insert in window. cavity and pre-drill holes into the filler strip at the top of the window. Filler strip Locate Window Inserts for Double Window Walls.
  • Page 14 Locate 2 Solid Side Position and secure Wall Panel studs Walls and position on left side. together as per Step 16. Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed. Front Side Wall Panel will sit flush with floor framing in corner when positioned correctly. Position Rear Side Double Window Wall on floor.
  • Page 15 Place 2nd Window Wall Panel in front and attach as per Position and attach Narrow Wall Panel to left side wall stud Step 16. Install Window Insert with 3 - 2 1/2” screws as per Step 16. Note: Narrow Wall is 73” as per Step 19 .
  • Page 16 Confirm 32” wide Door Opening at bottom. Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists. Advice: Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters, take time to confirm your walls are level, square and plumb. Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner-to-corner. This should be approximately 159 3/4”.
  • Page 17 Screw vertical framing of corner extendors together wtih 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Locate and position an Angle Extendor Wall on the rear wall of Sunshed. Align once again so 2x3 frame lines up with previously installed Wall Extendor and regular wall panel. When correctly in place, secure with 3 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 18 Top Plates should be flush 22 1/2 degree angle with inside of wall framing. follows angle of wall. When properly positioned, attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 - 2” screws. Next, attach the Side Top Plates (1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 65 3/4” - 33 3/4 degree cut down edge) to high wall side.
  • Page 19 1/2” below framing Attach Horizontal Wall Extendor Braces (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 30”/60”/71 1/2”) to Framing of Top and Bottom walls 1/2” below extendor wall framing. Start with High Wall Side and attach 71 1/2” and 60” long pieces with 10 - 1 1/4” screws per piece. Alternate screws into both pieces of framing. Complete Front and Rear walls (60”...
  • Page 20 C. Rafter Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Rafter and Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Metal Ridge Board Short Roof Ridge Boards Connectors (2) Rafter (9) Long (2) Ridge Boards Short (2) Facia Nailing Strips (6) Gussets (3) Long Roof...
  • Page 21 Ridge Boards Locate 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and completed Ridge Board. Lay out on level ground as shown to the right. Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw doubled up Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Note: completed rafter section will be flipped over in Step 43.
  • Page 22 Slide Bottom of Ridge Board into notch of gable. gable notch Starting with the Short Rafter Side, lift and flip completed section over so Soffit is facing down. Slide rafter up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch. Position rafters so they sit evenly on Gable framing from side to side.
  • Page 23 Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Connectors. Where Ridge Boards meet, press together and secure with 12 -1 1/4” screws. In addition, place 4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the remaining Metal Ridge Board Connectors holes. Complete both sides. Important: If Gable framing does not line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2”...
  • Page 24 With Gusset correctly positioned, attach to Rafter with 4 - 2” screws per side. Use a level to check for square. Pilot hole end of Gussets to prevent splitting. Complete installation of remaining Gussets. 1/4” gap Further secure Cleats with 2 - 1 1/4” screws. Important: Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting!
  • Page 25 Outer Centered Short Roof Side Roof and 1/4” Panel 48” back. wide. 2 3/4” past rafter Place Roof Panel so it sits flush on 3rd rafter from the outside (doubled up rafter). Plywood on roof should be flush with end of rafter at bottom. From the outside, screw down through plywood into rafter with 1 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 26 Outside Panel 48” wide. Lift up and place remaining Outside Plywood Roof Panel on rafters. Position and attach as per Steps 56-57. Outside Panel 48” wide x 37 1/2” long. Small Lift and place Outside Plywood Roof Panel (48” wide x 37 1/2” long) on Polygal Roof side. Position on rafters as per Step 55.
  • Page 27 Completed Polygal Side Roof Panels Attach center panel as per Step 58. Position remaining Short Outside Roof Panel and attach as per Steps 56-57. equal gaps on each side of rafter. Installation of 6 Polygal Panels is next. Start by removing protective plastic layer on each panel.

  • Page 28: Miscellaneous Section

    E. Miscellaneous Section Expert Advice: When installing trim, sort pieces according to color and pieces that are most pleasing to the eye. Start with least visible side and use the least desirable pieces first. Install trim to most visible sides as your skill installing trim improves. Angle Cut Facia Facia Nailing Strips (4) Short (2)
  • Page 29 Attach Filler Trim - Tall and Short (2 @ 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” & 2 @ 84”) to front and rear walls in each corner. Attach with 6 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. Strips are positioned flush with siding and bottom skirting.
  • Page 30 Align and attach both Narrow and Wide Trims in each corner. Starting with a Narrow Trim (1/2” x 2 1/2” x (2 Short Wall @ 79”) & (2 Tall Wall @ 88”)), align tight underneath Soffit and Rafter. Position flush with Filler Trim so Wide Trim will cap it when attached in Step 70.
  • Page 31 87” Rear Wall Narrow Trim Attach remaining Narrow Wall Trims where wall panels come together and leave a seam. Note: the Narrow Trim is 79” long on the Short Wall Side, 88” long on the Tall Wall Side, and 87” on the Rear Wall.
  • Page 32 Important: Drill pilot holes with 1/8” drill bit prior to securing Temporarily positioned Interior with screws to prevent wood Vertical Door Stop to help splitting. On 3/4” screw, drill align Interior Barrel Bolt. shallow pilot hole only. 2” Screws 3/4” Screw Attach Door Handle and Exterior Black Drop Latch to door.
  • Page 33 Align and attach remaining Ridge Caps (3 1/2” wide) over Double Rafters as per Steps 78 & 79. Edge of plywood roof. Attach Facia Nailing Strips (3/4” x 1 1/2” x 34”) to the outside of plywood roof sheathing using 3- 1 1/4”...
  • Page 34 Attach Long Front and Rear Facia (3/4” x 3 1/2” 78 3/4”) to roof plywood and Outside Ridge Cap edge with 10 - 1 1/2” finishing nails and 2 -1 1/2” screws. Use screws where Outside Ridge Cap and Facia meet. Once again, Line Facia up so it is aligned with rafter ends. Do a dry run with Front, Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching.
  • Page 35 Angle cut on 1 end Locate Horizontal Gable Trim Attach both the Horizontal Door Trim (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 85 1/2”) for both front and (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 32”) and Horizontal Narrow rear of shed. Wall Trim (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8 3/4”) with 4 and 2 finishing nails.
  • Page 36 Locate 1 Long Potting Shelf and 1 Leg. Position shelf in corner tight against wall framing. While supporting the shelf, attach shelf with 2 1/2” screw. Place leg underneath shelf and attach to inside shelf frame and wall framing as illustrated above with 2 1/2” screws. Place Short Potting Shelf against wall framing and end of long shelf framing.
  • Page 37 Outdoor Living Today Flower Box Assembly Instructions Exploded Side Trims (D) View Front Trim (C) End Caps (B) 1 1/4” Parts Lists: Nails (G) A - Base, Rear & Front Box Frames (3pcs) 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 23” B - End Cap Frames (2pcs) 3/4”...
  • Page 38 Congratulations on Completing your 8 x 12 Sunshed! Note: Our buildings are shipped as an unfinished product. If 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...