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16572 10-30-2017 ASSEMBLY MANUAL A Backyard Products Company ASTON 10' x 7'-6" (304,8 x 228,6 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 120" x 90" (304,8 x 228,6 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPO RTA N T! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
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TOOLS Required Optional Tool Belt/ ❑ ❑ Phillips ❑ Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch ❑ Shingle Blades Drill / Driver ❑ 1/4" Drill Bit ❑ ❑ Tin Snips ❑ Caulk Gun 3/8" Drill Bit ❑ (for drip edge) 1/2" Drill Bit ❑...
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed kit includes a complete wood floor system. • This shed kit does not include ANY leveling materials. • 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! The included floor has been designed for general use. Depending on your specific use you may want to construct a heavy duty floor frame by adding additional floor joists (shown below).
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES Part identification WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART letters are stamped on some parts. Treated lumber is stamped: 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) 2" x 3"....1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm) Check these locations for 1"...
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PARTS LIST continued... 2 x 3 x 72" (5,1 x 7,6 x 182,8 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 80" (1,5 x 8,8 x 203,2 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 91" (1,5 x 6,3 x 231,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 96"...
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WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" 3/8 x 48 x 72" 3/8 x 11-7/8 x 96" 3/8 x 42 x 83-1/8" 3/8 x 42 x 83-1/8" (1 x 60,6 x 182,9 cm) (1 x 30,1 x 243,8 cm) (1 x 113,3 x 121,9 cm) (1 x 106,6x 211,1 cm) (1 x 106,6x 211,1 cm)
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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 • 3" Screws angled into 4x4. • (2) at each point frame •...
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CONCRETE FOUNDATION Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden floor. 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 Size 10'x 7'-6" (304,8 x 228,6 cm) 120" x 90" (304,8 x 228,6 cm) 90" (228,6 cm) 120" (243,9 cm)
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FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 87" (5,1 x 10,2 x 221 cm) Look for TREATED 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm) Stamp BEGIN Orient parts as shown on flat surface.
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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.
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FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Ensure your floor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with the 48" edge and corner flush to the floor frame (Fig A). Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners.
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FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 42 x 96" 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 90" (1,6 x 106,7 x 243,8 cm) (1,6 x 60,6 x 228,6 cm) Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines). Use grid lines on panel for 2" nails 6" apart on edges, and 12" apart inside panels. FINISH You have finished attaching your floor panels.
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IMPORTANT! Check the floor frame is level after installing floor panels. Re-level if needed. • The floor 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. Back wall Front wall...
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BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 64" (5,1 x 10,2 x 162,5 cm) 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) BEGIN For back wall, orient parts on edge on floor.
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BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 48 x 72" BLOCK (121,9 x 213,4 cm) Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. Place 48 x 72" panel onto wall frame flush to top of frame with primed side up as shown. Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" measurement on the wall stud. Secure panel with two 2"...
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BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 48 x 72" 23-7/8 x 72" (121,9 x 213,4 cm) (60,6 x 213,4 cm) For squareness maintain 3/4" measurement along panel edges. Flush Place center 48" x 72" panel on frame 4" (10,2 cm) as shown with primed side facing up. 3/4"...
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FRONT WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 16-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 42 cm) 2 x 4 x 28" (5,1 x 10,2 x 71,2 cm) 2 x 4 x 45-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 115,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 68"...
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FRONT WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 42 cm) Orient parts on edge as shown. Measure and mark. HINT: Use two 3" nails at each mark. For easier nailing stand on frame. 27-1/2" 27-1/2" 27-1/2" (69,9 cm) (69,9 cm) (69,9 cm)
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FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 96" 3/4" GAUGE (1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) BLOCK Handle panels with care to avoid breakage. Handle panels with care to avoid breakage. Place 48 x 96" left panel primed side up onto wall frame centered in door opening as shown. • Ensure top of panel is overhanging the top of frame by 5-1/2". Hold the 3/4"...
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FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 3/8 x 48 x 96" BLOCK (1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT Place 48 x 96" right panel primed side up onto wall frame flush to left panel. Hold the 3/4"...
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FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 11-7/8 x 96" (1 x 30,5 x 243,8 cm) Place 11-7/8 x 96" panel onto wall frame flush to left 48 x 96" panel with primed side up as shown. • Ensure top of panel is overhanging the top of frame by 5-1/2". Nail the panel using 2"...
BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Stand backwall on floor. It is important to secure the backwall in the following order. ENSURE 4" MEASUREMENT IS AT TOP OF BACK WALL ASSEMBLY. Center back wall assembly on the 120" floor dimension. 4" (10,2 cm) First, nail lower edge of panel to floor frame using 2" nails 6" apart. Angle nail to hit floor frame (Fig. A).
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FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED (TEMPORARY): 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 93-3/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,7 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Stand front wall on floor. Center front wall assembly on the 120" front floor dimension. Use (2) BOA as temporary braces.
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DOUBLER INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 45-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 115,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 122 cm) 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) 2 x 4 x 74-1/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 188,6 cm) BEGIN For back wall, orient parts on flat on top of wall frame.
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OUTER RAFTER INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 93-3/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,7 cm) BEGIN Rest one outer rafter on front and back wall doublers. Ensure rafter is flush to back wall panel (Fig. A) and flush to end of back wall doubler (Fig. B). Secure back of outer rafter using 3"...
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RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 93-3/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,7 cm) BEGIN Starting at end as shown, measure and mark location of each rafter. Place rafter on front and back wall doublers. Line up rafter centered with marks. Ensure rafter is flush to back wall panel (Fig. A) and flush down on top of back wall doubler (Fig. B).
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RAFTER EXTENSIONS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 10-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 26,7 cm) BEGIN Locate rafter extension above top of front wall panels (Fig B). Use another rafter extension (BRA) as a guide to line-up rafter extension with top of main rafter (Fig A). Secure rafter extension using (2) 3"...
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SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,2 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 96" 3/8 x 48 x 96" 3/8 x 42 x 83" 3/8 x 42 x 83" (1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) (1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) (1 x 106,7 x 210,9 cm) (1 x 106,7 x 210,9 cm) BEGIN...
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SIDE WALL PANELS (continued) PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,2 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Nail lower edge of panel to floor using 2" nails 6" apart. Angle nail to hit floor frame (Fig. A). Nail side wall panels to rafter and wall studs using 1-1/2" nails 6" apart as shown. 6"...
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SIDE WALL STUDS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 72-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 184,5 cm) 2 x 4 x 79-1/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 201,3 cm) 2 x 4 x 85-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 217,2 cm) BEGIN Install BJA centered at seam of side wall panels (Fig A).
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SIDE WALL PANELS (continued) PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,2 cm) Measure, align and mark side wall studs 24" from center of panel seam and as shown. Nail side wall panels to inside wall studs using 1-1/2" nails 6" apart along panel seam and 12" apart in middle of panels as shown. 24"...
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 121,9 x 244 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. Commonly known as “racking”. BEGIN Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side 48 x 96"...
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x120 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 11-7/8 36-3/8 30,2 92,4 (1,1 x 7/16 x 48 x 96" 7/16 x 36-3/8 x 96" 7/16 x 11-7/8 x 96" (1,1 x 121,9 x 244 cm) (1,1 x 92,4 x 244 cm) (1,1 x 30,2 x 244 cm) Nail the first 48 x 96" roof panel using 2"...
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) Line up each rafter extension 90 degrees square with roof rafters as shown. Secure rafter extensions with screws through roof panels (Fig. A). At roof panel seams use 4 screws (Fig. B). Fig. B Fig. A DOOR FINISH You have finished installing your ROOF PANELS.
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GABLE RAKE FRAMING PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 33 - 1/8" (2,5 x 7,6 x 84,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 72" (2,5 x 7,6 x 182,8 cm) BEGIN Align BPA edge flush with BRA (Fig A). Attach with (3) 2" nails (Fig B). Attach HJ flush with BPA with (5) 2"...
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FRONT EAVE FASCIA TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 52 - 3/8" (1,5 x 8,8 x 133 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 80" (1,5 x 8,8 x 203,2 cm) BEGIN Attach BUA to BRA (Fig. A, C). Extend approximately 1/4" beyond roof panel (Fig.B). Secure BUA with 2"...
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SIDE FASCIA TRIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 33-1/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 84,1 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 48" (1,5 x 8,8 x 121,9 cm) 19/32 x 3 - 1/2 x 59 - 1/4" (1,5 x 8,8 x 150,4 cm) 19/32 x 3 - 1/2 x 59 - 1/4"...
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SIDE FASCIA TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Fig. A BEGIN Hold the side fascia assembly flush with roof sheathing and front fascia trim (Fig. B). Attach assembly underneath roof panels flush with front fascia board using 2" screws through roof sheathing (Fig. C).
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REAR FASCIA TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 35-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 89,5 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 35-1/4" (1,5 x 8,8 x 89,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) 19/32 x 3-1/2 x 96"...
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SOFFIT PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 35-3/4 x 10-3/8 x 3/8" (90,8 x 26,3 x 1 cm) 95-3/8 x 10-3/8 x 3/8" (242,2 x 26,3 x 1 cm) 95-1/2" (242,5 cm) 95-3/8" (242,2 cm) 95-1/2" 35-3/4" (242,5 cm) (90,8 cm) BEGIN Attach 35-3/4" soffit board under BRA using (6) 2" finish nails as shown, primed side down (Fig. A, B). Align 95-3/8" soffit board flush with 35-3/4".
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SOFFIT continued..PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 95-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 3/8" (242,5 x 13,3 x 1 cm) Attach 95-1/2" soffit board under fascia backer and side rake framing (Fig. C, D) using (14) 2" nails. 2" Finish Flush Flush Nails 95-1/2" (242,5 cm) 5-1/4" Fig. C Fig. D Repeat Step 3 on opposite side.
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) HINT: Look for 3/8" SPACER attached to doors. x1 GAA 1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Left Door Right Door BEGIN Orient parts as shown on flat surface.
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board flush under wall panels for doors to rest on using 3" screws (Fig. A). Flush against wall panels Fig. A Center doors on panel seam as shown (Fig. B).
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DOOR PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 26-5/8" (1,5 x 6,3 x 67,6 cm) BEGIN Place AH 9" from top and lower cross brace and level (Fig. B). Secure from behind using three 3/4" screws. Repeat step 1-2 to attach two AH's to other door. Reinforce the door trim using 3/4"...
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DOOR WEATHERSTRIP PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 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" (Fig. B). Secure OO using five 3"...
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DOOR PARTS REQUIRED: 1" (2,5 cm) 5/16" (0,8 cm) Drill Bit BEGIN Place bolt onto OO in open position with bolt end 3/8" 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"...
DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1/2" (1,3 cm) Drill Bit 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" drill. Re-drill hole with 1/2" drill. Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of 2x3".
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WINDOWS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 9 X 27" (22,8 x 68,5 cm) ¸ BEGIN Apply high quality exterior-grade caulk behind frame near edge before installing to seal window. From outside of shed, position window in center of opening and level. Use two screws at top of windows.
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WINDOWS TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 91" (1,5 x 6,3 x 231,1 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 9" (1,5 x 6,4 x 22,9 cm) Center BSA over door. Secure using (7) 2" finish nails as shown. Do not nail into window flange.
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WINDOWS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) Install (12) 3/4" screws from inside, as shown. Do not screw into window flange. Install 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws from inside. FRAMING BEYOND INSIDE OF SHED Install 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws from inside. FINISH You have finished installing your window.
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BACK CORNER TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 68-3/4" (0,9 x 5,1 x 174,6 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 69-1/4" (0,9 x 5,1 x 175,8 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 69-1/4" (0,9 x 5,1 x 175,8 cm) ¸...
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FRONT FRIEZE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 25-3/8" (0,9 x 5,1 x 64,4 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 96" (0,9 x 5,1 x 243,8 cm) ¸ BEGIN Attach 25-3/8" (64,4 cm) and 96" (243,8 cm) front horizontal frieze boards using 2" finish nails as shown (Fig. A). Leave 3/8" (0,95 cm) overhang on both ends (Fig. B).
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FRONT CORNER TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 91-1/4" (0,9 x 5,1 x 231,7 cm) ¸ BEGIN Attach both vertical 91-1/4" (231,7 cm) front corner trim on both sides, flush to bottom edge of previously installed horizontal frieze trim using (6) 2" nails per trim (Fig. A, B, C).
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FRONT SIDE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 93-1/4" (0,9 x 5,1 x 236,8 cm) 3/8 x 2 x 93-1/4" (0,9 x 5,1 x 236,8 cm) ¸ BEGIN Attach 93-1/4" (236,8 cm) front side corner trims on both sides flush with front frieze trim.
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VENTS PARTS REQUIRED: 1/2" (1,3 cm) 8 x 16" (20,3 x 35,6 cm) ¸ BEGIN Locate and mark for two vents in side walls as shown. (1) at top and (1) at bottom Cut out marked openings. Caulk behind vent flanges. Secure using 1/2"...
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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: •...
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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 Strip 1" (1,3 cm) (2,5 cm) (2,5 cm) Half A Rain Slot Full Rain Slot NAILS NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS. ¸ BEGIN Install first starter row upside down, color up and flush to drip edge at bottom of roof panel. Use (4) nails per shingle. Starter row must be straight and level all the way across with lower edge of roof deck.
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SHINGLES continued... Install second row of shingles flush at top of first row's rain slots. Ensure flush to drip edge at front side, stagger each row. DOOR Notch BACK OF SHED Flush with rain slots. Flush with rain slots. 1" (2,5 cm) Continue installing rows of shingles by staggering at front. Notch BACK OF SHED Continue installing rows of shingles to the front of the shed.
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SHINGLES - DRIP EDGE Install drip edge over top shingle row with 1" overhang over roof edge. 1" (2,5 cm) Using your shingle hooked blade carefully cut shingles on a flat surface along the rain slots, using a chalk line for reference. Align remaining shingles with edge of the front drip edge.
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Storage Buildings To validate your warranty, it is necessary to properly maintain your Backyard Storage Solutions, LLC unit; shingle the roof and paint or solid-colored stain the siding using quality, 100% acrylic latex exterior product with a minimum of two (2) coats within thirty (30) days of assembly;...
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What size of drop edge flashing is required? 2"x2" 1.5" x 1.5" 2"x3"?
The required size of drip edge flashing for the Backyard ASTON is 2" x 2".
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