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Thank you for purchasing your summerhouse from Forest Garden. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions and our top tips, and you’ll be enjoying your summerhouse for many years to come. If you have any questions or need advice, our friendly team is here to help.
All of our summerhouses are constructed in the same way. They simply come with different components depending on the type of summerhouse you have. If you have purchased a summerhouse with a veranda, you will have been provided additional fixings and instructions to use and follow during the assembly.
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RAISE YOUR SUMMERHOUSE OFF THE GROUND Ideally, any concrete base should be the same footprint as the summerhouse to allow surface water to run off without pooling. A timber base can also be used. Raise your summerhouse 50mm above ground level.
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IDENTIFY YOUR SUMMERHOUSE Use the floor plan below, to identify the side panel positions before assemblying your summerhouse. Use the key and visuals below as a guide. 1ft Panel (295 x 1603mm) 3ft Panel (885 x 1603mm) 4ft Panel (1180 x 1603mm) (Window) Indicates the panel orientation during construction.
WITH 2MM BIT FOR ALL STEPS BELOW. Position the floor in your desired location. Layout the panels around your summerhouse We recommend to start in a back corner then base. work from the back panels to the front panels for assembly.
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BE CAREFUL NOT TO HIT WINDOWS, Z-STRIPS & BEADING THE WINDOW WHEN NAILING THE BEADING INTO PLACE. Place the Z-Strip into position. Trim the Place the 15x12mm Beading onto the Z-Strip Remove any protective film after the assembly Z-Strip to the window opening measurement. and up against the Window.
28mm ROOF STRIP ROOF BEAM If you have purchased the 6x6 summerhouse with the veranda, please use the additional fixings and instructions now for your veranda and roof assembly. Once complete, skip to Step 5. PRE-DRILL ROOF ASSEMBLY...
PRE-DRILL ROOF FELT, FASCIAS & FINIAL WITH 2MM BIT FOR ALL STEPS BELOW. Measure out 3 equal lengths of felt. Overlap it on the top and around the edges. Fold at the Secure the Fascias with screws as shown Secure the Finial with screws as shown below. corners.
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PRE-DRILL EXTERNAL DOOR FIXINGS WITH 2MM BIT FOR ALL STEPS BELOW. Fix a Turn Button to the top of the ‘closed’ Fix a Turn Button to the bottom of the same Fix the Handles with the screws provided to door. Ensure to secure this onto the front of door.
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(The parts do not have codes on them. They are listed below should you need to order one.) The components provided may be heavy. Please lift with caution and with a minimum of 2 people. 6' x 4' Summerhouse (OPASUM64DDM) & 6' x 6' Summerhouse (OPASUM66DDM)
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M N O P Q TREATED TIMBER CONTAINING A BIOCIDAL PRODUCT CONTROL OF WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS Active Ingredients - Propiconazole, Tebuconazole, IPBC, Permethrine, Benzyl-C12-16-Alkyldimethyl Chlorides. (Dip Treated) Basic Copper Carbonate, DDA Carbonate, DDA Chloride. (Pressure Treated) Wear gloves when handling. Avoid inhalation of sawdust. Do not use in contact with drinking water or food. Do not use for animal bedding or in fish ponds.
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