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  • Page 1 16553 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?
  • Page 2 $500 gift card. Write a Backyard Products, LLC. product review at backyardreviews.net for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. No purchase necessary to enter. Must be legal U.S. resident (including DC & Puerto Rico), 18 or older to participate. Taxes on prize are responsibility of winner. Odds of winning depend on the number...

  • Page 3: Assembly Manual

    16553 07-22-2021 ASSEMBLY MANUAL HOMESTEAD 10' x 8' (304,8 x 243,8 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 120" x 92-5/8" (304,8 x 235,3 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Building 10' x 8' (304,9 x 243,8 cm) IMPORTA NT ! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 4 TOOLS Required Optional ❑ Phillips ❑ ❑ Tool Belt/ Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch ❑ Shingle Blades ❑ Drill / Driver ❑ Caulk Gun ❑ 1/8" Drill Bit ❑ Tin Snips ❑ 1/4" Drill Bit (for drip edge) ❑ 5/16" Drill Bit ❑...

  • Page 5: Additional Materials

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed includes a floor. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 7 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your floor, as this will vary depending on your specific site. REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT! This floor has been designed for general use.

  • Page 6: Parts List

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES Part identification WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART letters are stamped on some parts. Nominal Board Size Actual Size 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) Check these locations for 2 x 3 ....1-1/2"...
  • Page 7 PANEL PARTS LIST WALL PANELS & DOORS Wall panels panels are 3/8" (1,1 cm) thick. NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped. FRONT 6-3/4 x 25-7/16" (17,1 x 64,6 cm) 25-3/4 x 48" 23-7/8 x 31-1/2" 25-3/4 x 48" (65,4 x 121,9 cm) (60,6 x 80 cm) (65,4 x 121,9 cm) BACK...
  • Page 8 PARTS LIST continued... METAL ROOFING Ridge Cap Metal Gable Drip Edge 4" x 4" x 54" (10,2 x 10,2 x 137,2 cm) 3" x 95-1/2" (7,6 x 217,2 cm) Metal Roof Panel Closure Strip 24" (61 cm) 25-5/8" x 71-1/2" (65,1 x 181,6 cm) NAIL BOXES 3"...
  • Page 9 FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your foor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. Leveling materials are not included in this kit. PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS 4x4 Runners (not included) • 3" Screw angled into 4x4. 12"...
  • Page 10 CONCRETE FOUNDATION If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab, refer to the diagram below. Treated Sill Plate Caulk between sill plate and concrete. 4" (10,2 cm) Building Size Actual Size 10' x 8' (304,8 x 243,8 cm) 120"...

  • Page 11: Parts Required

    FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 24" (5,1 x 10,2 x 61 cm) NOTE: 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm) TREATED Look for Stamp. 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 89-5/8"...
  • Page 12 LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching foor decking, it is important to level and square the foor frame. A level and square foor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. BEGIN See page 7 for the preferred floor leveling method. Use level and check the frame is level before applying floor panels.
  • Page 13 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 96" 3/4" GAUGE (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) BLOCK Install panels with rough side up (painted grid lines). BEGIN Install the 48" x 96" panel with the edges and corner flush to the outside of the floor frame. Use GAA as a spacer for consistent 3/4"...
  • Page 14 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x100 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 44-5/8 x 96" 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 92-5/8" (1,6 x 113,39 x 243,8 cm) (1,6 x 60,6 x 235,3 cm) Install 23-7/8" x 92-5/8" (use GAA) and 44-5/8" x 96" floor panels flush to the installed panels. Secure panels with 2"...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT! Check that the foor frame is level after installing foor panels. Re-level if needed. • The foor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction. • Organize your assembly procedure during the build process HINT: to avoid over-handling of the walls. RIGHT WALL BACK WALL LEFT WALL...

  • Page 16: Side Walls

    SIDE WALLS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235,3 cm) Build (2) identical side walls. BEGIN Orient parts on edge on floor. Measure and mark. Secure with (2) 3"...
  • Page 17 SIDE WALLS PARTS REQUIRED: x180 2" (5,1 cm) 46-1/8" x 72" 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK (117,2 x 182,9 cm) Install (2) 46-1/8" x 72" wall panels with primed side up. Use GAA for 3/4" measurement on frame. Secure panels to frame with 2" nails spaced 6" apart along edges and 12" apart on inside of panel. Approx.
  • Page 18 BACK WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 2 x 4 x 20-3/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 51,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235,3 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on floor.
  • Page 19 BACK WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x122 2" (5,1 cm) 23-7/8" x 72" (60,6 x 182,9 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 48" x 72" (121,9 x 182,9 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing up. Install (1) 48" x 72" panel, as shown. Use GAA for consistent measurement. Secure panel to frame with 2"...

  • Page 20: Front Wall

    FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 23-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 60,3 cm) 2 x 4 x 24-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 62,2 cm) 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 89-1/4"...
  • Page 21 FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x116 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 11-7/8" x 72" 15-7/8" x 72" (40,3 x 182,9 cm) (30,2 x 182,9 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener TEMPORARY SUPPORT Install all panels with the primed side facing up. Install (2) 15-7/8"...
  • Page 22 FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 72" (2,5 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm) Center HJ on front wall flush to the edge of wall panels (Fig. A, Fig. B). Flush Secure HJ with (5) 2" nails spaced evenly. Fig.
  • Page 23 RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Center right side wall on the 96" (243,8 cm) floor dimension. Ensure the 1" (2,5 cm) wall panel overlap is to the bottom. Install OO as a temporary brace.

  • Page 24: Back Wall Installation

    BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) BEGIN 1" Center back wall assembly on the 120" (304,8 cm) floor dimension. (2,5 cm) Ensure the 1" (2,5 cm) wall panel overlap is to the bottom. Fig.
  • Page 25 LEFT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) BEGIN Center left wall assembly on the 96" (243,8 cm) floor dimension. Ensure the 1" (2,5 cm) wall panel overlap is to the bottom. 1"...
  • Page 26 FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) BEGIN Fig. B Place front wall on floor centered 2" (5,1 cm) Screw between installed walls. Secure wall with 2" screws into top and bottom plates (Fig.
  • Page 27 SQUARING THE WALLS PARTS REQUIRED: 2 x 4 2 x 4 You must square the walls after they are standing. The 120" dimension is taken from the outside of the framing (Fig. A). A square shed means you will have a straight and professional looking roof. ALL WALLS MUST BE: THE FINAL DIMENSIONS WILL BE EQUAL: - LEVEL...
  • Page 28 FRONT GABLE UNIT PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 25-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 64,8 cm) 25-3/4 x 48" 23-7/8 x 31-1/2" 25-3/4 x 48" (65,4 x 121,9 cm) (60,6 x 80 cm) (65,4 x 121,9 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
  • Page 29 BACK GABLE UNIT PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 26-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 66,7 cm) 27-1/4 x 48" 23-7/8 x 33" 27-1/4 x 48" (69,2 x 121,9 cm) (60,6 x 83,8 cm) (69,2 x 121,9 cm) Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
  • Page 30 FRONT GABLE PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Front Gable Unit BEGIN Measure 1-1/2" down from top plate and mark at each side as shown. Set gable unit on top plate. Fasten with (1) 2" nail on each side. BE SURE GABLE IS CENTERED ON WALL BEFORE NAILING.
  • Page 31 BACK GABLE PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Back Gable Unit BEGIN Measure 1-1/2" down from top plate and mark at each side as shown. Set gable unit on top plate. Fasten with (1) 2" nail on each side. BE SURE GABLE IS CENTERED ON WALL BEFORE NAILING.
  • Page 32 FRONT GABLE TRIM FILLER PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 71-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 181 cm) BEGIN Working from inside of gable, install (2) DHB flush along edge of gable panels and flush at peak. Secure DHB with 1-1/4" screws spaced evenly.. Flush 1-1/4"...
  • Page 33 SOFFIT TRIM UNITS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/8 x 2-5/8 x 25-1/8" (1 x 6,7 x 63,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 3/8 x 2-5/8 x 72" (1 x 6,7 x 182,9 cm) 1" (2,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 94-1/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 239,1 cm) Install fascia with the primed side facing up.
  • Page 34 ROOF PURLINS PARTS REQUIRED: 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 93-3/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 237,2 cm) BEGIN Align FYA using notches in the gable panel for position (Fig. A). Secure (6) FYA with 3-1/2" screws. FYA x6 Flush CENTER Fig.
  • Page 35 CORNER TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 69" (1 x 4,4 x 175,3 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 70-1/2" (1 x 4,4 x 179,1 cm) BEGIN Install 70-1/2" corner trim under gable panel (Fig. A) and flush to eave wall panel (Fig. B). Secure with 2"...
  • Page 36 GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 6-3/4 x 25-7/16" (17,1 x 64,6 cm) 19/32" x 3-1/2" x 71-7/8" (1,5 x 8,9 x 182,6 cm) 19/32" x 3-1/2" x 71-7/8" (1,5 x 8,9 x 182,6 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install 6-3/4"x 25-7/16" gable filler panel flush to gable filler, as shown. Secure with 2"...
  • Page 37 METAL ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: Metal Roof Panel 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 25-1/4" x 71-1/2" (64,1 x 184,2 cm) ¸ BEGIN Fig. B Using (2) clamps, tightly clamp a string or chalkline to front and back gable trim. Position string flush to top corner edge of gable trim (Fig. A, Fig. B). Clamp string here Fig.
  • Page 38 METAL ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Metal Roof Panel 25-1/4" x 71-1/2" (64,1 x 184,2 cm) Install roof panel with 3 overlapping contour waves covering the prevoiusly installed panel. Fig. D Panel Valley Panel Peak Panel Contour Waves Position 2nd panel overlapping the first panel by 3 panel contour waves (Fig.
  • Page 39 METAL ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Metal Roof Panel 25-1/4" x 71-1/2" (64,1 x 184,2 cm) Install (3) more metal roof panels as in STEP - 3. Overlap the first 2 panels by 3 panel contour waves and overlap the final panel by 4 contour waves. Install (4) screws in each panel valley nearest edge.
  • Page 40 METAL ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Closure Strip 24" (61 cm) Temporarily back-out the lower (6) screws from metal panels and eave trim (Fig. E). Beginning at the front panel, tuck (5) foam enclosures in between roof panels and eave trim. Reinstall screws.
  • Page 41 METAL ROOF PANELS - SCREW PATTERN PARTS REQUIRED: 7/8" (22 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) ¸ BEGIN Measure and mark screw type and locations shown in this view. Use this pattern for all panels. X indicates 7/8" Screws (Peak edge of each panel) NOTE: O indicates 1-1/2"...
  • Page 42 METAL RIDGE CAP PARTS REQUIRED: Closure Strip 24" (61 cm) Ridge Cap 7/8" (2,2 cm) 4" x 4" x 54" (10,2 x 10,2 x 137,2 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install 1st ridge cap flush to front of roof panels across the peak of the roof. Foam enclosures go in-between the metal roof and the bottom edge of the ridge cap, as shown.
  • Page 43 METAL DRIP EDGE PARTS REQUIRED: Metal Drip Edge 3" x 95-1/2" (7,0 x 217,2 cm) ¸ BEGIN Measure and mark 72" (182,9 cm) mark on (1) drip edge strip. Using a framing square scribe a 28 line from your center point, cut the line. STOP HERE 72"...
  • Page 44 METAL DRIP EDGE (continued) PARTS REQUIRED: 7/8" (2,2 cm) Install pre-cut 54-1/4" drip edge flush to gable trim. Secure with (2) 7/8" screws, as shown (FIg. A). Fig. A Drip Edge Edge fush to trim. 7/8" (2,2 cm) Screw Flush to trim. Place 72"...
  • Page 45 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) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener Left Door Right Door ¸ BEGIN Orient parts as shown on flat surface. 3/8" offset is to top. Look for red (right) and green (left) on hinge board.
  • Page 46 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board flush under wall panels for doors to rest on, using (3) 3" screws (Fig. A) . Flush against wall panels. Fig. A Center doors on panel seam as shown (Fig.
  • Page 47 DOOR TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 26-5/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 67,6 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32" x 3" x 72" (1,5 x 7,6 x 183 cm) BEGIN Secure door trim from inside using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig. A). Secure (2) horizontal door rails AH with (4) 3/4"...

  • Page 48: Front Side View

    DOOR TRANSOM WINDOWS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) Transom Window ¸ BEGIN Apply high quality exterior-grade caulk behind frame near edge before installing to seal window. You must caulk completely around window frame and all exposed door panel edges and trim to validate your warranty. Use a paintable exterior rated caulk.
  • Page 49 DOOR STIFFENERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener BEGIN Center OO vertically on the left door in the doorway (Fig. A) overlapping 1" (2,5 cm) along the edge of door (Fig. B). Secure with (7) 2" screws through outside trim into OO. Center OO vertically on the right door in the door opening offset 1"...

  • Page 50: Door Hardware

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1/2" (13 mm) Drill Bit 1/4" (6 mm) Drill Bit 3/4" (1,9 cm) BEGIN Measure and mark location of hole on outside of right door as shown (Fig. A). Pre-drill hole with 1/4" drill. Re-drill hole with 1/2" drill (Fig. B). Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of 1-1/2"...
  • Page 51 DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 5/16" (7,9 mm) Drill Bit 3/4" (1,9 cm) BEGIN Place bolt on OO in open position with bolt end 3/8" (9,5 mm) 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. Drill 5/16"...
  • Page 52 DOOR HARDWARE / DECORATIVE HINGES PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1/2" (1,3 cm) Drill Bit 3/4" (1,9 cm) 1/4" (0,6 cm) Drill Bit BEGIN Measure and mark location of hole on outside of right door as shown (Fig. A) . Pre-drill hole with 1/4"...
  • Page 53 WALL BATTENS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 69" (1 x 4,4 x 175,3 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 70-1/2" (1 x 4,4 x 179,1 cm) BEGIN Fig. A Flush Install (2) 70-1/2" front battens under gable panel (Fig. A). to panel.
  • Page 54 VENTS • Follow directions provided by manufacturer and these instructions. 1/2" (13 mm) 16" x 8" BEGIN Locate and mark for (2) vents in side and back walls, as shown; (1) at top and (1) at bottom. Cut out marked openings. Caulk behind vent flanges.
  • Page 55 16553 10' x 8' Order Form CATEGORY PART DESCRIPTION PART SIZE PART ITEM # BUILDING QTY. PART ID Gable Connector - Back 2 X 3 X 26-1/4" 28* GABLE CONN Q 26042800000 Gable Connector - Front 2 X 3 X 25-1/2" 28* GABLE CONN Q 25082800000 2 X 3 Gable Nailer...
  • Page 56 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.

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