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  • Page 1 16589-GEN 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

    16589-GEN 07/21/2021 Backyard Products, LLC ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1000 Ternes Drive Monroe, MI 48162 GABLE 8' x 8' (244 x 244 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS: 96 x 92-1/2" (243,8 x 235 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE I M PO RTAN T ! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 4 TOOLS Required Optional q Phillips q Tool Belt/ q Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch q Shingle Blades q Tin Snips q Drill / Driver (for drip edge) q Caulk Gun q 5/16" Drill Bit q Chalk Line q 1/8" Drill Bit q #2 Philips Drive Bit q Paint Tools q Nail Gun...
  • Page 5 WOOD FLOOR FRAME (NOT INCLUDED) 24" (61 cm) Building Size Actual Floor Size 8'x 8' (244 x 244 cm) 8'x 7'-8-5/8" (244 x 235,3 cm) 96" (244 cm) 89-5/8" (227,6 cm) 92-5/8" (235,3 cm) Required Floor materials on following page. NOTES...

  • Page 6: Additional Materials

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed kit includes a wood floor frame, it does not include floor panels. • This shed does not include any leveling materials. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 7 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your foor, as this will vary depending on your specific site.

  • Page 7: Parts List

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Part identification is Treated lumber is stamped: Nominal Board Size Actual Size 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"...
  • Page 8 WALL PANELS, AND DOORS 3/8 x 48 x 72" 3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72" 3/8 x 19-7/8" x 72" LEFT DOOR RIGHT DOOR (1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm) (1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm) (1 x 50,5 x 182,9 cm) ROOF PANELS 48"...
  • Page 9 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 96" 96" (243,8 cm) (243,8 cm) • 3" Screw angled into 4x4. •...
  • 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. 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) 4" (10,2 cm) Building Size Actual Floor Size 8'x 8' (243,8 x 243,8 cm) 8'x 7'-8-1/2"...

  • Page 11: Parts Required

    STANDARD FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: NOTE: 3" (7,6 cm) Look for Stamp. 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm) TREATED BEGIN • FOR 10' x 12', SKIP TO PAGE 16 Orient parts as shown on flat surface.
  • Page 12 LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching floor decking, it is important to level and square the floor frame. A level and square floor 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 (NOT INCLUDED) PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) Floor Panels not included See page 4 for panel sizes 3/4 x 48 x 96" and quantities. (1,9 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Ensure your fl oor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Attach the 3/4 x 48 x 96"...
  • Page 14 FLOOR PANELS (NOT INCLUDED) PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4 x 44-1/2 x 96" (1,9 x 113 x 243,8 cm) Continue by installing 3/4 x 44-1/2 x 96" panel with rough side up (painted grid lines). Use a chalk line or grid lines on panels for 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12"...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT! I M P O R T A N T ! Check 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. HINT: • Organize your assembly procedure during the build process to avoid over-handling of the walls.
  • Page 16 SIDE WALL FRAMES PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 66-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 168,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on floor. Measure and mark from end of boards. IMPORTANT! You will build two walls the same.
  • Page 17 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2x3" 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72" (1 x 117,2 x 182,8 cm) Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Place a 46-1/8 x 72" panel onto wall frame with primed side up as shown. Locate the panel 1-1/2"...

  • Page 18: Gauge Block

    SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2x3" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72" (1 x 117,2 x 182,8 cm) Place 46-1/8" panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up flush with first panel. Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
  • Page 19 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on floor.
  • Page 20 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm) GAUGE BLOCK BEGIN Place LEFT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up. Secure Using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. For squareness maintain fush and 3/4"...
  • Page 21 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm) Place RIGHT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up and flush to panel. Secure Using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. FINISH You have finished installing your back wall panels.
  • Page 22 FRONT WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 16-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 43,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm) 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on floor.
  • Page 23 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 19-7/8" x 72" (1 x 50,5 x 182,9 cm) BEGIN Place LEFT panel on frame shown with primed side facing up. Nail using 2" nails 6" apart. Repeat steps 1-2 for RIGHT panel. HINT: FINISH You have finished building your front wall.
  • Page 24 FRONT WALL TOP PLATE PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) GUSSET 2 x 4 x 66-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 168,9 cm) TEMPORARY SPACER BEGIN Center BBA on TP on flat, flush to front wall panel (Fig. A). Secure using five 3" screws on angle spaced evenly. Mark center of door opening for later alignment.

  • Page 25: Side Wall Installation

    SIDE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED (TEMPORARY): 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Center side wall assembly on the 92-1/2" (235 cm) floor dimension. Ensure 1-1/2"...

  • Page 26: Backw All Installation

    BACKW ALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) It is important to secure the side wall in the following order: BEGIN Set back wall on side wall top plates and secure using two 3" screws on each side (Fig.A).
  • Page 27 FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) It is important to secure the front wall in the following order: BEGIN Center front wall assembly on floor, resting top plate on side walls. Secure front wall top plate to side walls using two 3"...
  • Page 28 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT 2 x 4 x 54-1/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 129,8 cm) BEGIN You will build THREE assemblies; Place two rafter-halves WI in the corner of back and side walls.
  • Page 29 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) PRE-ASSEMBLED BEGIN Locate rafters directly over the wall studs. Ensure you have the measurements shown. Screw through panel into end of rafter with 2" screw (Fig. A). Secure with two 3" screws angled at each end (Fig. B). FINISH You have finished installing your rafters.
  • Page 30 BACK WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 23-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 60,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 55-3/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 141,6 cm) BEGIN Place XWA on flat on floor. Use WX as temporary supports as shown. Place RIGHT gable panel primed side up, centered on XWA with a 3/4"...
  • Page 31 BACK WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) PRE-ASSEMBLED BEGIN Place gable assembly centered on back wall top plate overlapping the back wall panels 3/4" (Fig. A). Nail assembly to back wall panels using 2" nails 6" apart. Screw XWA to top plate using two 3"...
  • Page 32 FRONT WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 11-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 30,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 55-3/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 141,6 cm) BEGIN Place DQ on flat on floor. Use WX as temporary supports as shown. Place RIGHT gable panel primed side up, centered on top DQ as shown.
  • Page 33 WINDOW INSTALL PARTS REQUIRED: 1" (2,5 cm) 1/8" (0,3 cm)Drill Bit BEGIN Center window in window opening as shown. Make sure both Center window in window opening as shown.Make sure frame is at an measurements are equal from bottom. equal distance from bottom of panel (Fig. A). Secure window to DQ using one screw in top and bottom (Fig.
  • Page 34 WINDOW INSTALL WINDOW INSTALL PARTS REQUIRED: RTS REQUIRED: 1-5/8" (4,1 cm) 1/2" (1,3 cm) 1 x 2 x 11" (2,5 x 5,1 x 27,9 cm) 1/2" (1,3 cm) 1 x 2 x 11" (2,5 x 5,1 x 27,9 cm) NOTE POINT 1 x 2 x 14"...
  • Page 35 FRONT WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: WINDOW INSTALL 3" (7,6 cm) PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" (0,3 cm)Drill Bit BEGIN PRE-ASSEMBLED Center window in window opening as shown. Make sure both measurements are equal from bottom. BEGIN Place gable assembly centered on front wall top plate overlapping front wall panels.
  • Page 36 GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 55-3/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 141,6 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install front gable trim WX flush to top edge of panel and flush at peak (Fig. A) as shown. Attach trim to wall using 1-1/4" screws 7-1/4" apart. Screw through panels into WX.
  • Page 37 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. You must square the roof by attaching one panel first. You will use the panels’ long edge as a lever to bring your roof into square.
  • Page 38 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 7-7/8" x 96" (1,1 x 20 x 243,8 cm) Keep spacing between the center of the rafters at the lower edge of the panel and secure with one 2" nail into each rafter (Fig.
  • Page 39 TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71-1/4" (1 x 4,4 x 181 cm) 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71-3/4" (1 x 4,4 x 182,2 cm) ¸ BEGIN Attach 71-3/4" trim � ush to back of gable trim and bottom of roof panel and trim (Fig.
  • Page 40 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) x4 1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x2 TEMPORARY SUPPORT HINT: Look for 3/8" SPACER attached to doors.
  • Page 41 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board flush under wall panels for doors to rest on, using three 3" screws (Fig. A) . 72"...
  • Page 42 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 63" (1,5 x 7,6 x 160 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 56" (142,2 cm) Metal Threshold Bagged separately / special coating BEGIN Secure hinge boards from inside using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig. A). Reinforce the door trim using 3/4"...
  • Page 43 DOOR WEATHERSTRIP PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) BEGIN With left door closed, center a weatherstrip OO vertically on the left door in the door opening (Fig. A). OO will offset the left door 1" OUT past the door trim 1"...

  • Page 44: Door Hardware

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 5/16" (0,8 cm) Drill Bit 1" (2,5 cm) BEGIN Place bolts onto OO in open position with bolt ends 3/8" (1 cm) 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"...

  • Page 45: Top View

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1/4" (0,6 cm) 1/2" (1,3 cm) Drill Bits BEGIN Measure and mark location of hole on outside of right door as shown (Fig.A). Pre-drill pilot hole with 1/4" dril. Pre-drill through hole with 1/2" drill. Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of 2x3".
  • Page 46 VENTS PARTS REQUIRED: 1/2" (1,3 cm) 8 x 16" (20,3 x 35,6 cm) ¸ BEGIN Locate and mark hole cutouts for two vents in walls as shown; (1) at top of back gable and (1) at bottom of side wall Cut out marked openings.
  • Page 47 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: •...
  • Page 48 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 Str (1,3 cm) 1" (2,5 cm) (2,5 cm) Half A Rain Slot Full Rain Slot NAILS NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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"...
  • Page 51 SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will finish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN Hint: Use cut-off pieces first. Cut shingles into THREE pieces. 2" 2" (5,1 cm) (5,1 cm) 2" 2" 2"...
  • Page 52 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 cm) Trim cap off fush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Cut at top of rain slot.

  • Page 53: Warranty Registration

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please complete your warranty registration to properly validate your warranty. Register your product online at:www.OnlineWarranty.net. 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.

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