Summary of Contents for Backyard Products HANDY HOME PRODUCTS MARCO Series
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16162 11/09/2022 ASSEMBLY MANUAL A Backyard Products Company MARCO SERIES PRINCETON 10' x 10' (305 x 305 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 120" x 116-5/8" (305 x 296 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE I M PO RTANT! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
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TOOLS Required Optional K Phillips K Tool Belt/ K Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch K Shingle Blades K Drill / Driver K Tin Snips K 3/8" Drill Bit K Caulk Gun (for drip edge) K #2 Philips Drive Bit K Chalk Line K Hammer K Paint Tools K Level...
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This kit includes a complete floor. • 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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Part identification Treated lumber is stamped: Nominal Board Size Actual Size is 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 x 3 ....1-1/2"...
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WALL PANELS and DOORS 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" 3/8 x 48 x 72" 3/8 x 48 x 72" LEFT DOOR RIGHT DOOR (1 x 61 x 183 cm) (1 x 122 x 183 cm) (1 x 122 x 183 cm) ROOF PANELS Roof panels are 7/16"...
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FLOOR PANELS Floor panels are 5/8" (1,6 cm) thick. 23-7/8 x 23-7/8" (61 x 61 cm) 23-7/8 x 92-5/8" (61 x 235,3 cm) 23-7/8 x 96" (61 x 244 cm) 48 x 92-5/8" (122 x 235,3 cm) WINDOW, VENTS and RAMPS 1/2"...
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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 4x4 Runners (not included). Measurements to • 3" Screw angled into 4x4. centers of 4x4's.
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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"...
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FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 21" (5 x 10 x 58,3 cm) TREATED NOTE: Look for Stamp. 2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 72" (5 x 10 x 183 cm) TREATED You will build two floor sections.
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FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: NOTE: Look for Stamp. 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 72" (5 x 10 x 182,9 cm) TREATED 2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5 x 10 x 227,3cm) TREATED Arrange parts as shown on flat surface.
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FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Fasten fl oor sections together, as shown. Secure with 3" nails. Flush Flush Stagger nail pattern. 116-1/2" (295,9 cm) 120" (304,8 cm) FINISH Your fl oor frame is now assembled. Proceed to level and square frame.
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LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching fl oor decking, it is important to level and square the fl oor frame. A level and square fl oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. BEGIN See page 7 for the preferred fl oor leveling method. Use level and check the frame is level before applying fl oor panels.
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FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 92-1/2" 3/4" GAUGE (1,6 x 121,9 x 235 cm) BLOCK Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. Install panels with rough side up (painted grid lines). BEGIN Install (1) 48"...
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FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x195 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 23-7/8" 2" (5,1 cm) (1,6 x 60,6 x 60,6 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 92-1/2" 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 96" 3/4" GAUGE 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 92-1/2" BLOCK (1,6 x 121,9 x 235 cm) (1,6 x 121,9 x 235 cm) (1,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm) Continue installing the remaining panels in the following order:...
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IMPORTANT! Ensure that the floor frame is level after installing floor panels. Re-level if necessary. • The floor should 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. BACK WALL SIDE WALL SIDE WALL...
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RAFTER ASSEMBLY JIG PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x8 1 x 3 x 7-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 19 cm) Build a jig to ensure all rafters are assembled the same. ¸ BEGIN Mark a straight line on the fl oor from corner to corner. Secure blocks in place with 1-1/4"...
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RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) x96 6 x 24" (15 x 61 cm) 2 x 4 x 65-7/8" (5 x 10 x 167 cm) ¸ BEGIN Place (2) rafter halves CV on fl oor jig. You will assemble (4) rafters. Flush rafters at peak.
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BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) x6 2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 77" (5 x 7,6 x 196 cm) 2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts on edge on floor, as shown.
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BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) x2 2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm) Arrange parts on edge on fl oor, as shown. Secure with (2) 3" screws at middle connection. 48-3/4" 48-3/4" (124 cm) (124 cm) 1-1/2 (3,8 cm)
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BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 84" (1 x 122 x 213,4 cm) Install panels with the primed side facing up. BEGIN Install left panel on back frame, as shown. Use a 3/4" gauge block at edges of panel. Be sure to maintain 1"...
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BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 84" (1 x 122 x 213,4 cm) Install right panel on back frame, as shown. Use a 3/4" gauge block at edges of panel. Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. 6"...
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WING WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3 cm) RIGHT LEFT 2 x 3 x 72" (5 x 7,6 x 183 cm) Wing Panels panels must be assembled with the primed side facing DOWN. You will assemble (2) right and (2) left wing walls. BEGIN Place OY on floor.
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BACK WALL WING PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) Pre-assembled LEFT Pre-assembled RIGHT Wing Panels panels must be installed with the primed side facing UP. Install wing wall assemblies onto back wall frame with bottom of panels fl ush to installed panels. Secure wing wall assemblies to back wall frame with 2"...
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BACK WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK RIGHT LEFT Gable panels must be assembled with the primed side facing up. BEGIN Install left gable panel onto frame, fl ush to installed panel. Maintain 3/4" on frame using a gauge block at edge of panel. Secure with 2"...
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FRONT WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 22-1/8" (5 x 7,6 x 56 cm) 2 x 3 x 77" (5 x 7,6 x 196 cm) 2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts on edge on fl oor.
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FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 96" (1 x 122 x 244 cm) Install panels with the primed side facing up. BEGIN Install left panel on front frame, as shown. Use a 3/4" gauge block on edges of panel.Be sure to maintain 1" measurement between bottom edge of frame and bottom edge of panel (Fig.
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FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 96" (1 x 122 x 244 cm) Install right panel on front frame, flush to installed panel. Use a 3/4" gauge block on edges of panel. Secure panel to frame with 2"...
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FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) Pre-assembled LEFT Pre-assembled RIGHT Wing Panels panels must be installed with the primed side facing UP. Install wing wall assemblies onto front wall frame with bottom of panels fl ush to installed panels. Secure wing wall assemblies to back wall frame with 2"...
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RIGHT SIDE WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175 cm) 2" x 3" x 70-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 178,4 cm) 7/16 x 2-1/2 x 73-1/2"...
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SIDE WALL FRAME - SOFFIT PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 3/8 x 5 x 21-1/4" (0,9 x 12,7 x 54 cm) 3/8 x 5 x 96" (0,9 x 12,7 x 244 cm) Install soffi t panels fl ush to wall top plate with primed side facing the frame (Fig A). Flush the panels at seam. Maintain soffi t panels fl ush to top plate (Fig A) and ensure 3/8"...
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LEFT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) Install panels with the primed side facing up. Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Install first 48"...
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LEFT SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 3/8" x 48" x 72" 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" BLOCK (1 x 122 x 183 cm) (1 x 61 x 183 cm) Install next 48"x 72" panel fl ush to installed panel. Secure with 2"...
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RIGHT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) Install panels with the primed side facing up. Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Install first 48"...
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RIGHT SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/8" x 48" x 72" 3/4" GAUGE 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) BLOCK (1 x 61 x 183 cm) Install 23-7/8"x 72" and 48"x 72" panel fl ush to installed panel. Secure with 2"...
BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED (TEMPORARY): 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) Temporary Support 69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm) BEGIN Center the back wal on the back of the fl oor. Install OO as a temporary brace. Secure with (2) 3" screws. 3"...
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SIDE WALLS INSTALLATION 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) BEGIN Center side wall on floor front to back. Soffit Panel Fig. A Rest the top of the side wall so the soffi t panel overlaps the back wall panel 3/8" (Fig. A). Panel Trim 3/8"...
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FRONT WALL INSTALLATION 3" (7,6 cm) x8 2" (5 cm) x38 BEGIN Stand front wall on floor. It is important to secure the front wall in the following order. Soffit 3/8" (0,9 cm) OVERLAP Panel Center front wall on floor side-to-side. Trim Panel The side wall soffit will overlap the front...
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RIGHT WALL WINDOW FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 22-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 56 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 24-3/4" (5 x 7,6 x 56 cm) 2" (5 cm) BEGIN Flush Install window frame parts LV and ADJ fl ush along window opening cutout.
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GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3 cm) x24 2 x 3 x 58" (5 x 7,6 x 147,3 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install (1) CDD fl ush to front panel edge and center on panel seam (Fig. A). Secure trim with with 1-1/4" screws from inside. Use (2) screws at seam (Fig.
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BACK WALL GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) x11 11/16 x 2-1/2 x 60-5/8" (1,7 x 6,3 x 154 cm) ¸ BEGIN Clamp or hold trim XMA onto gable panel seam and up against gable trim. Ensure XMA is level. GABLE TRIM SEAM Flush...
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TRIM / ENDCAPS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3 cm) 1 x 3 x 7-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 19 cm) RIGHT PAINTED RED 3/4 x 5-1/8 x 8-3/8" (1,9 x 13 x 21,3 cm) LEFT PAINTED GREEN ¸ BEGIN Secure (2) GBB boards onto endcaps with 1-1/4" screws, as shown. Repeat step 1 to build (2) more endcaps.
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RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) pre-assembled 2" (5 cm) ¸ BEGIN Locate rafters directly over studs and fl ush to overhang in wall frame (Fig. A). Ensure that you maintain the measurements shown. Screw through soffi t panel into rafters using one 2" screw (Fig. A). Secure rafters with (2) 3"...
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TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) x28 1 x 3 x 23-1/4" (2,5 x 7,6 x 59 cm) 1 x 3 x 95-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 242,5 cm) ¸ BEGIN Attach fascia trim fl ush to bottom of soffi t (Fig. A) and endcaps at ends of rafters (Fig. B, C) using 2"...
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x148 2" (5 cm) 3/4" 7/16 x 19 x 48" GAUGE (1,1 x 48 x 122 cm) 7/16 x 48 x 96" BLOCK (1,1 x 122 x 244 cm) 7/16 x 23-7/8 x 48" 7/16 x 23-7/8 x 19" (1,1 x 61 x 122 cm) (1,1 x 61 x 48 cm) Install roof panels with the rough side facing up (painted grid lines).
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ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK Flush Keep spacing between the center of the rafters at the lower edge of the 7/16 x 23-7/8 x 48" panel and secure with one 2" nail into (1,1 x 61 x 122 cm) each rafter (Fig.
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: TEMPORARY SUPPORT 1-1/4" (3 cm) x2 69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm) 2" (5 cm) x2 HINT: Look for 3/8" SPACER 3" (7,6 cm) x4 attached to doors. TEMPORARY SUPPORT 5/8 x 3 x 72" (1,6 x 7,6 x 183 cm) Left Door Right Door BEGIN...
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DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT 69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm) Install temporary support OO as a ledger board fl ush under wall panels. Secure with (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Flush against wall panels. Fig. A Center doors on right edge of groove as shown (Fig. B). Ensure ledger board is still fl ush under panels.
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DOOR PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 5/8 x 3 x 72" (1,6 x 7,6 x 183 cm) BEGIN Secure hinge boards from inside with 3/4" screws as shown (Fig. A). Reinforce the door trim with 3/4" screws through door panel into trim (Fig. A). Locate screws as shown in Fig.
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DOOR WEATHERSTRIP PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 69" Door Stiffener (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 with (7) 3"...
DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1/2" (13 mm) Drill Bit 1/4" (6 mm) 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 (Fig. A). Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of 1-1/4 "...
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DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1" (2,5 cm) 5/16" (0,8 cm) Drill Bit BEGIN Place spring 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"...
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WINDOW AND WINDOW TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 8-1/4" 8-1/4" BEGIN (21,0 cm) (21,0 cm) Mark center of window frame as shown. Measure over 8-1/4" and mark. CENTER Seal window with high-quality exterior-grade caulk before installing (Fig. A). Secure window with (4) 1-1/4" screws, as shown. Ensure window is level.
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WINDOW TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 22-1/4" (1,5 x 6,3 x 56,5 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 24-3/4" (1,5 x 6,3 x 62,9 cm) CENTER OF Place the inside edge of FF 8-1/4" apart WINDOW Fig.
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VENTS PARTS REQUIRED: 1/2" (1,3 cm) 8" x 16" (20,3 x 35,6 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install (1) vent near the fl oor and (1) vent near the eave. Install vents on opposing walls. Mark locations for vents in side walls. Caulk behind vent fl ange.
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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.
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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.
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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"...
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SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will finish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN Cut shingles into THREE pieces. Hint: Use cut-off pieces first. 2" 2" (5 cm) (5 cm 2" 2" 2"...
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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 fl ush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Cut at top of rain slot.
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16162 10' x 10' Order Form CATEGORY PART DESCRIPTION PART SIZE PART ITEM # BUILDING QTY. PART ID Gable Connector 2 X 3 X 22 1/8" CONNECTOR / Q 22020000000 Gable Trim 2 X 3 X 58" 18.5* L/S TRIM / Q 58001818000 Studs 2 X 3 X 69"...
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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 10 years.