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  • Page 1 16918 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

    16918 08/11/2023 ASSEMBLY MANUAL A Backyard Products Company KENNESAW 10' x 8' (305 x 243,8 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE: 120" x 92-1/2" (304,8 x 235 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE I M PO RTANT! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: Optional Materials

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed kit does not include any floor materials. • See page 6 for materials and quantities recommended. See page 8 if you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab. • This shed kit does not include any leveling materials. •...

  • Page 6: Parts List

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES Part identification WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART is stamped on some parts. 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 WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST 3/8" x 6-3/4" x 26-1/2" (1,0 x 15,3 x 67,3 cm) 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" (1 x 61 x 183 cm) LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT DOOR RIGHT DOOR RIGHT 3/8 x 48 x 72" 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72"...

  • Page 8: Materials Required

    BUILD YOUR OWN WOOD FLOOR OPTION (Materials not included.) 89-1/2" (227,3 cm) 16" (40,6 cm) 92-1/2" 120" (235 cm) (304,8 cm) MATERIALS REQUIRED MUST be treated lumber 2 x 4 x 10' (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm) 2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 227,3 cm) Cut to: 89-1/2" (227,3 cm) 4 x 4 x 10' (10,2 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm) NOTE: Use a minimum of 5/8"...
  • Page 9 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 10 for the preferred fl oor leveling method. Use level and check the frame is level before applying fl oor panels.
  • 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 cm) Building Size Actual Floor Size 10' x 8' (304,8 x 243,8 cm) 10'x 7'-8-1/2"...

  • Page 11: Parts Required

    FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 227,3 cm) 2 x 4 x 120" (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm) BEGIN Arrange parts as shown on fl at surface. Measure and mark. HINT: For easier nailing Secure with (2) 3"...

  • Page 12: Material Required

    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 •...
  • Page 13 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 5/8 x 48 x 92-1/2" BLOCK (1,6 x 121,9 x 235 cm) Install floor panels with the rough side facing up (painted grid lines). Ensure your floor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring the frame. BEGIN Install (1) 48"...
  • Page 14 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x109 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 5/8 x 48 x 92-1/2" 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 92-1/2" (1,6 x 121,9 x 235 cm) (1,6 x 60,6 x 235 cm) Continue installing panels fl ush to installed panel and along edges as shown. Install 48" panel fi rst. Use the Gauge Block to maintain the 3/4"...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT! Check that the floor frame is level after installing floor panels. Re-level if needed. • The floor should 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 SIDE WALL SIDE WALL...
  • Page 16 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 10-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 26 cm) 2 x 3 x 46-3/8" (5 x 7,6 x 117,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 75-3/8" (5 x 7,6 x 191,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 94-1/2"...
  • Page 17 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 23-3/8" (5 x 7,6 x 26 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 46-3/8" (5 x 7,6 x 117,8 cm) Arrange parts on edge, as shown. Center both parts. Secure GEC with (2) 3"...
  • Page 18 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 96" (1 x 122 x 243,8 cm) Install all wall panels with the primed side facing out. BEGIN Install left 48" x 96" panel on back wall frame. Begin at the bottom of panel. Maintain 1"...
  • Page 19 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 6-3/4" x 26-1/2" (1,0 x 15,3 x 67,3 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 96" (1 x 122 x 243,8 cm) Install right 48" x 96" panel on back wall frame. Begin at the bottom of panel. Maintain 1"...
  • Page 20 WING WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) LEFT RIGHT 2 x 3 x 70-5/8" (5 x 7,6 x 179,4 cm) Assemble TWO RIGHT and TWO LEFT wing walls. Install wing panels with the primed side facing down. BEGIN Place a wing wall panel on top of BND (Fig. A). Flush edge of panel along edge and bottom corner of BND.
  • Page 21 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) Assembled LEFT Assembled RIGHT Install wing wall assemblies onto frame, flush along the edge and flush to bottom of installed panels. Secure assemblies to frame with 2" nails spaced 6" apart. Angle nail to draw panels tight at seams.
  • Page 22 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 23-3/8" (5 x 7,6 x 26 cm) 2 x 3 x 25-3/8" (5 x 7,6 x 64,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 68-3/4"...
  • Page 23 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE 3/8 x 48 x 96" BLOCK (1 x 122 x 244 cm) Install all wall panels with the primed side facing out. BEGIN Install left 48" x 96" panel on back wall frame. Begin at the bottom of panel. Maintain 1"...
  • Page 24 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3/8" x 6-3/4" x 26-1/2" (1,0 x 15,3 x 67,3 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 96" Temporary Support (1 x 122 x 244 cm) 69" (75,3 cm) Door Stiffener Install right 48"...
  • Page 25 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) Assembled LEFT Assembled RIGHT Install wing wall assemblies onto frame, fl ush along the edge and fl ush to bottom of installed panels. Secure assemblies to frame with 2" nails spaced 6" apart. Angle nail to draw panels tight at seams.
  • Page 26 SIDE WALL FRAMES PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 66-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 168,9 cm) 2 x 3 x 92-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 235 cm) Assemble two identical side walls. BEGIN Arrange parts on edge on floor as shown. Measure and mark center at each connection. HINT: Secure with (2) 3"...
  • Page 27 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) Install all wall panels with the primed side facing out. Place 48" x 72" panel on side wall frame. Maintain 1-1/2"...
  • Page 28 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) LEFT RIGHT 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" (1 x 61 x 183 cm) (1 x 61 x 183 cm) Place 23-7/8" panels on frame as shown. Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges. Angle nail to draw panels tight at seams.

  • Page 29: Back Wall Installation

    BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Temporary Support 69" (75,3 cm) Door Stiff ener BEGIN Center back wall assembly on the 120" fl oor dimension. 3" (7,6 cm) Use OO as a temporary brace. Secure with (2) 3" screws. Screws Secure lower edge of panel to fl oor with 2"...

  • Page 30: Side Wall Installation

    SIDE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) BEGIN Install right wall centered on fl oor. Secure lower and upper corner of side Fig. A wall panels to back wall trim with (2) 2" nails (Fig. A, Fig. B). Trim 2"...
  • Page 31 FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) BEGIN Install front wall on fl oor between side walls. Fig. B Secure lower and upper corner of side Trim wall panel to front wall trim with (2) 2"...
  • Page 32 GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 71-13/16" (5 x 7,6 x 182,4 cm) ¸ BEGIN Install (1) BBT flush along gable panel edge, centered to gable panel peak (Fig. A). Secure trim with (10) 1-1/4" screws from inside. Install (2) screws at seam (Fig. B). Position second BBT flush along gable panel edge and flush to peak of installed trim (Fig.
  • Page 33 GABLE FILLER PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 6-3/4" x 26-1/2" (1,0 x 15,3 x 67,3 cm) ¸ BEGIN Place gable fi ller panel fl ush up against gable trim. Secure with (3) 2" fi nishing nails. Flush 2"...

  • Page 34: Rafter Assembly

    RAFTER ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 4 x 67-5/16" (5 x 10 x 171 cm) Temporary Support 6 x 24" (15 x 61 cm) 69" (75,3 cm) Door Stiff ener Build three rafters using the walls to assist during assembly. BEGIN Place two rafter-halves into corners on bottom plates and fl ush to back and side wall panels.
  • Page 35 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) ASSEMBLED RAFTER ¸ BEGIN Place rafters on side wall top plates, aligned fl ush over studs and fl ush to side wall panels (Fig. A, Fig. B). Secure with (2) 3" screws at each end. NOTE: Measurements from outside of trim.
  • Page 36 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x104 2" (5,1 cm) 48" x 96" (121,9 x 244 cm) Install all roof panels with the rough side facing up (painted grid lines side). Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. BEGIN Flush at peak. Measure down from the rafter peak 48".
  • Page 37 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 23-7/8" x 96" (60,6 x 244 cm) NOTE: Measurements from outside of trim. Fig. C Maintain spacing between the center of the rafters. 24-1/8" 24" 24" 24-1/8" Secure with (1) 2" nail into (63,5 cm) (61 cm) (61 cm) (63,5 cm) each rafter (Fig.
  • Page 38 EAVE SOFFIT PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 1 x 4 x 93-1/4" (2,5 x 7,6 x 236,9 cm) ¸ BEGIN Fit eave soffi t DRA under roof panel and between front and back gable trim. Flush soffi t to face of side wall panel (Fig. A). Secure soffi...
  • Page 39 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Door Stiffener 69" (175,3 cm) ¸ BEGIN Arrange parts as shown on flat surface. 3/8" offset is to top. Look for red (right) and green (left) on hinge board. Attach temporary support OO with 3"...
  • Page 40 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 69" Door Stiff ener (175,3 cm) Install temporary support OO as a ledger board fl ush under wall panels for doors to rest on. Secure with (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Flush against wall panels. Fig.
  • Page 41 DOOR TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 26-5/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 67,6 cm) 19/32 x 3 x 72" (1,5 x 7,6 x 183 cm) BEGIN Secure door trim from inside using 3/4" screws (Fig. A). Secure two horizontal door rails AH with (4) 3/4"...
  • Page 42 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. Use a paintable exterior rated caulk.
  • Page 43 DOOR STIFFENERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 69" Door Stiff ener (175,3 cm) BEGIN Center OO vertically on the left door in the door opening fl ush with the edge of door (Fig. A). Secure with (7) 2" screws through outside trim into OO (Fig. B) OO x2 Repeat steps to install OO on right door.

  • Page 44: Door Hardware

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 5/16" (0,8 cm) Drill Bit 1" (2,5 cm) 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"...
  • Page 45 DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 1/2" (13 mm) Drill Bit 1" (2,5 cm) 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. B). Keep drilled hole square to trim to avoid breaking edge of door stiff ener OO.
  • Page 46 DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: Handle (locking) with Screws 1-1/4” x2 1/2" (13 mm) Drill Bit 1/4" (6 mm) Drill Bit Secure handle with 1-1/4" screws, as shown. Screw 1-1/4" Wood Screws...
  • Page 47 COLLAR TIE INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1 x 3 x 60" (2,5 x 7,6 x 152,4 cm) BEGIN Install collar tie on the 2nd rafter from the gable wall. Secure collar tie to the rafter with (3) 2" nails at each end (Fig. A). Fig.
  • Page 48 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 49 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.
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52 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"...
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 16918 10' x 8' Order Form CATEGORY PART DESCRIPTION PART SIZE PART ITEM # BUILDING QTY. PART ID Horizontal Gable Connector 2 X 3 X 23 3/8" CRATE MTL Q 23060000000 Front/Backwall Horizontal Brace 2 X 3 X 94 1/2" SUPPORT Q 94080000000 Wall Stud 2 X 3 X 66 1/2"...
  • Page 55 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.

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