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Duratuf TUF 400 Assembly Instructions Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TUF 400
BASE SIZE 1.980m x 1.355m

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Summary of Contents for Duratuf TUF 400

  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TUF 400 BASE SIZE 1.980m x 1.355m...
  • Page 2 To view the video visit www.duratuf.co.nz/fortress-assembly Note: Assembly video features a TUF400. But can be used for reference for any other Fortress model.
  • Page 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools Required: • Drill • Drill Bit 3.5mm • Drill Bit 6mm (Only required if installing an optional Clear Roof Panel) • Masonry Drill and 10mm Masonry Bit (Only required if installing a Bolt Down Kit) • Riveter •...
  • Page 4 TUF 400 PARTS LIST COLOUR: _________________ INV #:_______________ ROOF SIZE: 2.010 x 1.570 BASE SIZE: 1.980 x 1.355 DESCRIPTION LENGTH CHECKED OUT CHECKED IN 1.890 Corner Wall Sheets 1.890 Wall Sheets Roof Sheet Or 1.570 1.570 Clear Roof Panel 1.890 3/4 Front Wall Sheet 1.570...

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    TUF 400 TIMBER FRAME UNDERSTANDING THE TIMBER FRAMING STRUCTURE. 1. The Corner Studs are marked in yellow and are a different length to the Door Studs (marked blue). 2. The Door Studs marked blue sit either side of the door.
  • Page 6 Once all nogs are in place, carefully roll the framing onto its base (fig.7). If you are fitting a Duratuf Timber Floor Kit, now is the time to fit the floor joists. Evenly space floor joists and nail them in place using three 75mm nails per end.
  • Page 7 TUF 400 WALL CLADDING Top Plate Flashing Step 5: Fitting the front Top Plate Flashing The top front plate flashing is positioned centrally on the top plate at fig. 8 the front of the shed (the wide lip is on top). It will overhang slightly at each end.
  • Page 8 TUF 400 WALL CLADDING Step 7: Fitting the wall cladding It is very important that the Wall Sheets are positioned exactly as shown in the cladding detail diagram on the previous page. Position the corner wall sheets as per (fig.13) Check that the lip is on the correct side of the fig.
  • Page 9 TUF 400 DOOR JAMBS Step 8: Finishing The Door Jamb Flashings The wall cladding should now be sitting in behind the Door Jamb flashings either side of the door. Right Door Jamb—Drill a hole through the front face of the Right Hand Door Jamb Flashing (including the rib of the cladding beneath) in line with the top plate.
  • Page 10 TUF 400 ROOF BEFORE YOU START FITTING THE ROOF Condensation can form on the under side of shed roof. If building paper is required, now is the time to fit it. Building paper will need to be supported underneath by stretching wire netting across the shed to support it from sagging over time.
  • Page 11 TUF 400 FRONT ROOF FLASHING Step 10: Fitting the Front Roof Flashing To finish the roof, the only thing left to do is fit the Front Roof Flashing as shown. When positioned correctly rivet through Roof Flashing into Roof Sheet joins.
  • Page 12 TUF 400 FITTING THE DOOR (STANDARD) BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR SHED HAS AN OPTIONAL SECURITY DOOR UPGRADE, PLEASE GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR FITTING INSTRUCTIONS. Step 12: Hanging the door. (Standard Door). See next page for Security door instructions.
  • Page 13 TUF 400 SECURITY DOOR (Optional) IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE OPTIONAL SECURITY DOOR, IT WILL COME FITTED WITH 2 X KEY-LOCKING DOOR HANDLES AND EXTRA STRUCTURAL FRAMING. Step 14: Fitting the locking mechanism onto the locking door handles. HANDLE SHAFT 14.1...
  • Page 14 TUF 400 TIMBER FLOOR KIT (Optional) BEFORE YOU START, IF YOU ARE ANCHORING YOUR SHED TO THE GROUND USING A DURATUF TIMBER PEG DOWN KIT, PLEASE DO THIS NOW. YOU SHOULD HAVE FITTED THE FLOOR JOISTS IN STEP 4.7. IF YOU HAVENT FINISHED STEP 4.7, RETURN TO PAGE 6 AND DO SO.
  • Page 15 PURPOSE BUILT FLOOR i.e. CONCRETE / PLYWOOD For sheds being placed on a purpose built floor, we recommend that the studs are shortened by 30mm. The Wall Sheets will then protrude 20mm below the Base Plate. This will stop water flowing in between the Base Plate and Floor.

  • Page 16: Warranty Registration

    DURATUF PREMIUM SHED WARRANTY GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER Congratulations on purchasing a Duratuf Storage Shed. With proper care and attention, this product will last many years. For your benefit PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. WARRANTY ON METAL CLADDING Riverlea Group Ltd guarantee that the metal roofing and wall cladding on Kiwi and Fortress Garden Sheds may be used in moderate and inland corrosion zones or areas where the first year mild steel corrosion rate is less than 200g/m2, and that in these conditions, they will not perforate due to corrosion within 30 years of date of manufacture.
  • Page 17 We are sure that it will provide excellent long-term storage and add value to your property. To continually improve our products and service, we would love to hear about your Duratuf experience and why you chose us. Further to that, we would also love to see a picture or a short video of your shed installed and doing its job so that we can share this with others for their inspiration.