Heartland VALUE Series Assembly Manual page 12

OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
There are multiple ways to level your floor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS (Typical for 12' x 12' Kit)
• 3" Screws angled into 4x4.
• (2) at each point frame
and 4x4 touch.
FLOOR FRAME NOT INCLUDED
MATERIAL REQUIRED: [TREATED LUMBER]
4 x 4 x 12' (10,2 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)
x3
12' x 12'
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4 x 4 x 16' (10,2 x 10,2 x 487,7 cm)
x3
12' x 16'
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(3) 4 x 4 x 16' (10,2 x 10,2 x 487,7 cm) and:
(1) 4 x 4 x 12' (10,2 x 10,2 x 144 cm) cut to (3) 48" (121,9 cm)
12' x 20'
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(3) 4 x 4 x 16' (10,2 x 10,2 x 487,7 cm) and:
12' x 24'
(3) 4 x 4 x 8' (10,2 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
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Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
12"
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.
Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
2" Block
Gravel
12"
(30,5 cm)
Shingle
Level
4" Block
2x4 Treated Lumber
8" Block
10
Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.
12"
(30,5 cm)
Runners are generally 12" (30,5 cm) from
ends of foor frame and under seams.
Fasteners for Frame to 4x4:
(3" Screws shown as one option.)
Minimum 3" screws / exterior grade.
x60
3" (7,6 cm)
x78
3" (7,6 cm)
x96
3" (7,6 cm)
x114
3" (7,6 cm)
4x4 Runner
12"
Shingle
Do not exceed 16".