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  • Page 1 16903 STOP DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE! If you discover missing or damaged parts, or if you have questions about the building process, please reach out to us directly for the fastest service. 24/7 Support Business Hours help.backyardproducts.com (734) 242-6900 Answers to frequently Monday - Friday ...
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  • Page 3: Assembly Manual

    16903 02/07/2023 ASSEMBLY MANUAL MODERN 8' x 6' (243,8 x 182,9 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96" x 72" (243,8 x 182,9 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Three options for door trim. IMPORTA NT ! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. BEFORE YOU BEGIN •...
  • Page 4 TOOLS Required Optional Phillips Tool Belt/ Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch Shingle Blades Drill / Driver Tin Snips 1/4" Drill Bit (for drip edge) Caulk Gun 3/8" Drill Bit 1/2" Drill Bit Pliers #2 Philips Drive Bit Paint Tools Hammer Chalk Line Level Safety Glasses...
  • Page 5 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • A complete floor is supplied with this shed. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 10 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your floor, as this will vary depending on your specific site. •...

  • Page 6: Parts List

    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"...
  • Page 7 PARTS LIST NOTE: Panels are not stamped for identification. 3/8" x 32-7/16" x 72" 3/8" x 23-7/8" x 96" (1,0 x 82,4 x 182,9 cm) (1,0 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm) 3/8" x 32-7/16" x 72" 3/8" x 32-7/16" x 48" 3/8"...
  • Page 8 WALL PANELS & DOOR PARTS LIST NOTE: Soffit trim parts are not stamped for identification. 3/8" x 5-13/16" x 24" (1,0 x 14,8 x 61 cm) 3/8" x 5-13/16" x 75-3/4" (1,0 x 14,8 x 192,4 cm) 3/8" x 1-1/2" x 23-7/8" (1,0 x 3,8 x 60,6 cm) 3/8"...
  • Page 9 ROOF PANELS 26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm) Foam Strip (BAG of 5) 26" (66 cm) x130 2" (5,1 cm) FASTENER / HARDWARE BAG NOTE: 3" (7,6 cm) If you are using a nail gun, nails may be used where screws are shown for 2"...
  • 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 Size 8' x 6' (243,8 cm x 182,9 cm) 96"...
  • Page 11 COMPONENT SECTION INDEX Description Section Page Floor Walls Roof Framing 30 & 34 Front Overhang Soffit Fascia Corner Trim 37 & 47 Doors Roof Panels Rake Flashing...
  • Page 12 OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME 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 - 4 x 4 TREATED RUNNERS (Typical for 8' x 6' Kit) Runners are generally 12"...
  • Page 13 FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm) Look for TREATED 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) Stamp BEGIN Arrange parts as shown on flat surface. Measure and mark. HINT: Secure with (2) 3"...
  • Page 14 FLOOR FRAME FLOOR FRAME 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. OPTIONAL RUNNERS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS SHED BEGIN See page 10 for the preferred floor leveling method.
  • Page 15 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8" x 48" x 96" 5/8" x 23-7/8" x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) (1,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm) Install panels with the rough side facing up (painted grid lines). BEGIN Install the 48"...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT! Check that the foor frame is level after installing foor panels. Re-level if needed. • The foor should be used as a level work surface for wall construction. HINT: • Organize your wall sections during sub-assembly to avoid over-handling of the walls. Back Wall Right Wall Left Wall...

  • Page 17: Side Walls

    SIDE WALLS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 45-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 114,9 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 48 x 72" (121,9 x 182,9 cm ) Build 2 identical side walls.
  • Page 18 BACK WALL PREASSEMBLIES PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 45-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 114,9 cm) 2 x 3 x 22-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 22,9 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) 3/8"...
  • Page 19 FRONT WALL UPPER FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 27-11/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 60,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 4-1/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 10,3 cm) 2 x 3 x 22-1/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 56 cm) Tapered Profile 2 x 4 x 93"...
  • Page 20 FRONT WALL FRAME PREASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 51-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 131,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 69-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 177,5 cm) Flush Flush 3" (7,6 cm) Arrange QXA and ONB on edge on floor. Nails Secure parts with (2) 3"...
  • Page 21 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Temporary Support 3/8" x 1-1/2" x 73-5/16" (1,0 x 3,8 x 192,4 cm) Temporary Support Temporary Support 69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm) 3/8" x 1-1/2" x 54-9/16" (1,0 x 3,8 x 138,6 cm) Install wall panels with the primed side facing out.
  • Page 22 LEFT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Center left wall on the 72" side of floor. Secure wall panel to floor frame with (2) 2" screws. 2" (5,1 cm) Screws Secure lower edge of wall panels to floor with 2"...
  • Page 23 LEFT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 3" (7,6 cm) Secure wall studs to floor with 3" screws. Predrill holes with 1/8" bit. 3" (7,6 cm) Screws FINISH Your left wall is now installed.

  • 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) BEGIN Center back wall on the floor. At bottom of back wall, secure back wall panel to left wall stud with (1) 2" screw. Ensure corners are flush.
  • Page 25 BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Working inside, secure left wall stud to back wall framing with (1) 3" screw at an angle (Fig. B). Fig. B Secure wall studs with 3" screws angled into floor. Predrill all holes with 1/8" bit. 3"...
  • Page 26 RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) BEGIN Center right wall on the floor. At bottom of back wall, secure back wall panel to right wall stud with (1) 2" screw. Ensure corners are flush. Predrill hole with 1/8"...
  • Page 27 RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 3" (7,6 cm) Working inside, secure right wall stud to back wall framing with (1) 3" screw at an angle (Fig. B). Secure wall studs with 3" screws angled into floor. Fig. B Predrill all holes with 1/8" bit. 3"...
  • Page 28 FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Center front wall on the floor. Secure bottom of front wall panels to side wall studs with (2) 2" screws. Flush Flush 2" (5,1 cm) Screw Flush 2" (5,1 cm) Nails 2"...
  • Page 29 FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 3" (7,6 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Secure front wall panels to side wall studs with 1-1/2" nails spaced 6" apart. 6" (15,2 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Nails Do not nail in groove. Working inside, secure side wall studs to front wall framing with (1) 3"...
  • Page 30 UPPER BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Pre-assembled BEGIN Center pre-assembled upper back wall on the lower back wall. Secure lower edge of upper back wall panel to lower back wall frame with 1-1/2" nails spaced 6" apart. 1-1/2"...
  • Page 31 UPPER SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Install wall panels with the primed side facing out. BEGIN Install (2) upper side wall panels flush along front and back wall corner panels. Secure panel to vertical framing with 2" nails spaced 6" apart. Secure panel to side wall framing with 1-1/2"...
  • Page 32 ROOF OVERHANG FRAMING PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) Tapered Profile 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm) BEGIN Flush Install angled purlin TPC flush to side wall panels and flush across upper Fig. A Tapered Profile back panel edge.
  • Page 33 ROOF OVERHANG FRAMING PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 80-11/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 204,9cm) BEGIN Install RPY flush to back tapered purlin and flush across upper side panel edge (Fig. A). Secure RPY to to front and back tapered purlins with 3" screws. Predrill holes with 1/8"...
  • Page 34 FRONT OVERHANG UNIT PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 4-7/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 11,3 cm) 2 x 4 x 96-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 245,7 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts as shown. Measure and mark. Secure (3) AFD to UXA with (2) 3" screws. Predrill holes with 1/8"...
  • Page 35 FRONT OVERHANG UNIT PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Pre-assembled BEGIN Install front overhang unit flush Flush to side overhang framing. Secure with (2) 3" screws at each end. 3" (7,6 cm) Screws Predrill holes with 1/8" bit. Flush Flush Working inside, secure overhang blocks to upper front Flush wall framing.
  • Page 36 ROOF PURLINS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 96-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 245,7 cm) BEGIN Fit (3) roof support purlins UXA into side wall panel notches. Flush purlins to side overhang framing. Secure with (2) 3" screws at each end. Predrill holes with 1/8"...
  • Page 37 SOFFIT PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 1-1/2" x 23-7/8" (1,0 x 3,8 x 60,6 cm) 3/8" x 5-13/16" x 24" (1,0 x 14,8 x 61 cm) 3/8" x 5-13/16" x 75-3/4" (1,0 x 14,8 x 192,4 cm) 3/8"...
  • Page 38 FASCIA TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 4-7/8" x 72" (1,0 x 12,4 x 182,9 cm) 3/8" x 4-7/8" x 28-1/2" (1,0 x 12,4 x 72,4 cm) Right 3/8" x 4-7/8" x 80-7/8" (1,0 x 12,4 x 205,4 cm) Left 3/8"...
  • Page 39 FRONT & BACK WALL TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-3/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 173,2 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 76-9/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 194,5 cm) Install trim with the primed side facing out. 2"...
  • Page 40 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3/8" x 3-1/2" x 10-3/4" (1,0 x 8,9 x 27,3 cm) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener BEGIN Arrange parts as shown, on flat surface. Ensure that the 3/8" offset is to top. Look for red (right) and green (left) on hinge board.
  • Page 41 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) Temporary Support Temporary Support 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-3/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 173,2 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener Install OO and (1) 3/8" x 1-3/4" trim piece flush under wall panels. Secure OO to floor frame with (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Fig.
  • Page 42 DOOR TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/8" x 3-1/2" x 10-3/4" (1,0 x 8,9 x 27,3 cm) or: x4 3/8" x 3-1/2" x 18-5/8" (1,0 x 8,9 x 47,3 cm) This page shows Option 1. You have 3 options for door trim, see Fig. C below, and page 41. BEGIN Install upper door rail RIC flush to bottom of window opening.
  • Page 43 DOOR TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/8" x 3-1/2" x 18-5/8" (1,0 x 8,9 x 47,3 cm) 3/8" x 3-1/2" x 55-9/16" (1,0 x 8,9 x 141,1 cm) 3/8" x 3-1/2" x 55-9/16" (1,0 x 8,9 x 141,1 cm) BEGIN Install upper door rail RIC flush to top of window opening.
  • Page 44 OVER DOOR TRIM and THRESHOLD PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 48" Metal Threshold 3/8" x 1-1/2" x 54-9/16" (1,0 x 3,8 x 138,6 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) x9 Bagged separately / special coating BEGIN Center over door trim JSA over doors. Secure with (4) 2"...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 DOOR STIFFENERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener BEGIN Center (2) door stiffeners OO vertically on each door, as shown (Fig. A, Fig. B). Secure with (7) 2" screws through outside trim into OO (Fig. B). Center OO in door Fig.

  • Page 47: Door Hardware

    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 position on right door as shown. Pre-drill 1/4" hole at mark. Finish hole using 1/2" drill bit. Position hardware in hole and secure with screws as shown. INSTALL HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR.
  • Page 48 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"...
  • Page 49 RIGHT & LEFT SIDE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-3/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 173,2 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 76-9/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 194,5 cm) 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-3/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 173,2 cm) 3/8"...
  • Page 50 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" BIT (3 mm) 26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm) Foam Strip 26" (66 cm) Measure from Fig. A edge of front trim. BEGIN 7-1/4" (18,4 cm) Install the first roof panel flush to front edge of roof overhang trim 24-3/8"...
  • Page 51 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" BIT (3 mm) 26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm) Foam Strip 26" (66 cm) Install roof panel with 3 Panel Peak Fig. C Panel Valley overlapping countour waves covering the installed panel. Install 2nd panel overlapping the first panel by 3 panel contour waves (Fig.
  • Page 52 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" BIT (3 mm) 26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm) Foam Strip 26" (66 cm) Panel Peak Fig. C Panel Valley Install 3rd panel overlapping the 2nd panel by 3 panel contour waves (Fig.
  • Page 53 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" BIT (3 mm) 26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm) Foam Strip 26" (66 cm) Panel Peak Fig. D Panel Valley Install 4th panel overlapping the 3rd panel by 3 panel contour waves (Fig. D) and flush to back edge of installed panel.
  • Page 54 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" BIT (3 mm) 26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm) Foam Strip 26" (66 cm) Panel Peak Fig. E Panel Valley Install 5th panel overlapping the 4th panel by 2 panel contour waves (Fig. E) and flush to back edge of installed panel.
  • Page 55 ROOF PANELS Note to installer: Please refer to this roof panel screw layout guide. Screws in panel contour valleys are shown as filled with black. Center screws in framing. Predrill all holes. CAUTION: Do not over-drive the CAUTION: screws in the peaks; snug only! Do not stand or lean on roof panels.
  • Page 56 RAKE FLASHING PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1/8" BIT Rake Flashing 15454 1-1/4" x 95-1/2" (3,2 x 242,6 cm) (3 mm) BEGIN Measure, mark and cut (1) 1-1/4" x 95-1/2" Rake Flashing into (2) 47-3/4" pieces. Install each flashing strip flush to the back edge of roof panels and flush to side fascia. Secure with 2"...
  • Page 57 RAKE FLASHING PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) Foam Strip 26" (66 cm) 1/8" BIT Rake Flashing 15454 1-1/4" x 95-1/2" (3,2 x 242,6 cm) (3 mm) Fig. G Measure, mark and cut (2) 1-1/4" x 95-1/2" Roof Flashing strips, as shown. Bend Snip and cut out corners for over-bend, as shown (Fig.
  • Page 58 16903 8' x 6' Order Form CATEGORY PART DESCRIPTION PART SIZE PART ITEM # BUILDING QTY. PART ID Side Wall Brace 2 X 3 X 69" Q 69000000000 Back Wall Brace LUM SPF 2X3X96 #2&BTR 12115 Crippler 2 x 3 x 4-1/16" Q 04010000000 Wall Stud 2 X 3 X 45 1/4"...
  • Page 59 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;...