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Version #1.1
May 3, 2023
Stock Code:
GS63-TG-METAL
Thank you for purchasing a
6x3 Garden Saver. Please
take the time to identify all
the parts prior to assembly.
Important Information:
- It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws before
ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area.
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep
snow off roof frequently.
- In areas with high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to install the structure securely to the ground.
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tightly affixed.
- All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in
manufacturing and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included.
- Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your
warranty. Please contact Outdoor Living Today's Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our
written instructions.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper
installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line
@ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier
replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.
Outdoor Living Today
6x3 GARDEN
SAVER
WITH METAL ROOF
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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- Page 1 SAVER WITH METAL ROOF ASSEMBLY MANUAL Version #1.1 May 3, 2023 Stock Code: GS63-TG-METAL Thank you for purchasing a 6x3 Garden Saver. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Important Information: - It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws before ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area.
- Page 2 What to do before my Shed arrives? • Become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor. • One helper is recommended to assist in constructing your chalet. It generally takes two people less than a day to assemble a chalet.
- Page 3 Foundation Types for 6x3 Garden Shed 86 1/4” 73” 47 3/4” 35” Concrete Foundation Floor Frame Completed Foundation Concrete Slab Foundation: - Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (35” x 73”) or larger. - 6” Deep foundation. - 0.6 Cubic Yards of concrete required.
- Page 4 Thank you for purchasing our 6x3 Garden Saver. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List Steps D. - Trim / Misc. Section Cont. Steps 41 - 48 Outer Wall Trim and Fascia A. - Floor Section 1 - Upper Front Horizontal Trim - 1/2”...
- Page 5 6x3 GARDEN SAVER - METAL ROOF Hardware Kit 24 pcs 3/4” (Provided) Black Headed Screw 2 1/2” 100 pcs 195 pcs 1 1/2” Finishing 14 pcs 2” 1 1/2” 4 pcs Black Headed Screw Black Headed Bolt with Silver Nut and Washer 1 1/4”...
- Page 6 Regular Maintenance & Tips to prolong the life of your shed. Before/During Assembly: 1.) Paint each face and edge of your plywood floor with a latex exterior paint. 2.) Caulk wall seams if gaps appear. 3.) Caulk around window framing. 4.) Caulk perimeter between floor plywood and bottom wall plate.
- Page 7 A. Floor Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Floor Section Floor Joist Parts Locate Floor Joist and position at center of Floor Section Floor Joist and flush with framing as illustrated above. Attach with 2 - 2 1/2” (1 1/2”...
- Page 8 B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Due to packaging constraints, top wall plates must be attached prior to erecting walls. Top Wall Plate Important: Pilot hole ALL 2x2 Wall Studs with 1/8”...
- Page 9 Rear Wall Panels Side Wall Panel Floor Side Wall Panel Front Narrow Walls With Wall Plates properly attached, orientate completed Walls around the Floor. Be sure to leave room to work. Front Narrow Walls will be required in this section. Wall frame flush with Left Side Wall Before completely...
- Page 10 Left Side Wall Rear Wall With your helper holding the Side Wall Panel, position a Rear Wall Panel in rear corner. Important: Align Wall Framing Flush with Floor Framing. Wall frame flush with outside Floor. Wall siding will overhang Floor. 2 1/2”...
- Page 11 Rear Wall Panel 2 1/2” Brown Screws 2 1/2” Brown Screw Expert Advice - If you’re placing the shed tight up against a fence or wall, you may consider attaching the Rear Corner and Center Trim on Rear Wall seam first. See Steps 44 - 47.
- Page 12 Wall Framings Flush Front Narrow Wall Parts (Steps 9 - 11) Hardware (Steps 9 - 11) Locate Front Narrow Walls and Front Narrow Wall Panels 2 1/2” Brown Screws position Wall framing flush with Side Wall (12 1/2” x 61 3/4”) x 2 x 10 total framing in corner.
- Page 13 2 1/2” Brown screws Narrow Wall Top Plate 2 1/2” Brown Screws 45” Interior Door Header Locate both Left/Right Side Angle Gables. Place Right Side Angle Gable on Side Wall Panel frame. Note: Bottom siding of Gable will overhang and cover siding of Side Wall. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com...
- Page 14 Siding lines up. Tongue and groove of siding will align. Wall framings flush. Align Wall framing of Right Side Angle Gable and Side Wall so they are flush at the front. The siding for both Walls should also align evenly from front to back. 2 1/2”...
- Page 15 Siding will overhang Front Header. Locate one Wall Extender and place on Front Header with siding of Wall Extender overhanging Front Header. With Wall framing aligned, attach Wall Extender to both the Right Side Angle Gable framing and the Front Header with 5 - 2 1/2” Brown Screws. Position and secure second Wall Extender as per Steps 20 &...
- Page 16 2 1/2” Brown Screws Rear Wall Top Plate Side Wall Storage Shelf Support Storage Shelf Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 16...
- Page 17 C. Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Metal Roof Panels (3) Foam Enclosures(3) Roof Battens (3) Batten Spacers (4) Flush at Framing and Siding Hardware (Step 26 - 29) 1 1/4”...
- Page 18 Important: Pre-drill Batten Spacers with 1/8” bit before fastening. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 18...
- Page 19 3/4” Flush at rear Parts (Steps 30 - 31) Locate first Metal Roof Panel and place on Battens. Overhang Metal Roof Panel (39”) x 3 the Metal Roof Panels past the Battens on the sides by approximately 3/4” and flush at the rear when Side Fascia and Rear Corner Trims are attached in later steps.
- Page 20 Insert Foam Enclosures Parts Insert Foam Enclosures between Metal Roof Panels and Battens at the Foam Enclosures Rear. Enclosures may need to be snipped down in length to fit. Enclosures will prevent moisture and unwanted bugs, etc. from entering your shed through here.
- Page 21 D. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Skirting, Trim, Fascia and Miscellaneous Pieces. Identify all parts prior to starting. Metal Peak Caps (2) Front Middle Trim Upper Front Horizontal Trim Side Fascia Trims (2) Front Horizontal Trim Rear Top Plate Filler Strip Front Wide CornerTrim (2) Filler Trims (8)
- Page 22 Locate Lower Front Skirting (2 Short and 1 Long). Skirting will hide floor framing. Gaps will be covered by Wide Trim pieces later. Attach 2 Lower Short Front Skirting pieces with 2 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails per piece. Attach Lower Front Long Skirting with 4 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails. Locate Lower Side and Rear Skirting and attach with 4 - 1 1/2”...
- Page 23 Locate Front Header Filler Strip. Position Front Header Filler Strip between Front Narrow Walls and Wall Extenders. Evenly space from side to side. Secure with 6 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails into Front Header. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 23...
- Page 24 Expert Advice: Do a dry run with Front and Rear Corner Trims before attaching. Confirm the rough face is configured correctly and small trim gaps are satisfactory before attaching. Tight Front Wide Corner Trim 3 1/2” wide. Flush with Upper Front Horizontal Trim.
- Page 25 Flush Tight Rear Side Corner Trim. Angle Cut 8 Deg. At Top. Rear Side Corner Trim will cap Rear Wide Corner Trim Rear Wide Corner Trim. Hardware 1 1/2” Finishing Nails x 6 total Tight Underneath Upper Rear Hardware Horizontal Trim Rear Center Trim 1 1/2”...
- Page 26 Flush with Siding/ Wall Framing Locate 2 Vertical Door Frame Trims. Position on Front Narrow Wall flush with Wall siding/ framing and underneath Front Header Filler Strip. Attach with 6 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails. Flush Butt Locate Door Threshold and position on Floor at the opening. Align tip of the bevel flush with the outside of the Bottom Wall Plate.
- Page 27 Door Flange Drill Pilot Holes to prevent splitting. 1 1/2” Bolt Left Door Right Door Align barrel of Hinge on center of door trim as shown above Locate Left and Right Doors and Door Flange. Orientate Doors so the outside of each Door is facing up.
- Page 28 1/8” 1 - 2” Screw per Hinge Initially. Starting with Right Door first, lift and position Door in opening. Leave a 1/8” gap on right side and 1/8” gap on the bottom. Use a Cedar Shingle Shim to shim the Door at bottom to help position door evenly.
- Page 29 Important: Drill shallow Pilot Holes to prevent splitting. 3/4” Black Screws Drop Latch Receiver 3/4” Black Screws 3/4” Black Screw Attach Black Drop Latch as illustrated above with 6 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws. Note: Black Drop Latch receiver is positioned higher than male. Do a dry run first to position Black Drop Latch correctly.
- Page 30 Wall Framing Parts (Step 60 - 61) Interior Vertical Door Stops (3/4” x 3/4” x 29 7/8”) x 4 Interior Door Stops Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 30...
- Page 31 Locate Front Horizontal Trim and Metal Drip Edge. Position Metal Drip Edge behind Door Trim. Evenly space from side to side. While holding down both Metal Drip Edge and Front Horizontal Trim, secure with 6 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails into Front Header Filler Strip. Parts Front Horizontal Trim (1/2”...
- Page 32 Locate Foam Enclosures and place 3 pieces on top of Metal Roof at the front, to go underneath the Metal Peak Caps. Place Metal Peak Caps on top of Foam Enclosures and evenly space from side-to-side, allowing the Peak Caps to overlap each other. Overhang each cap approximately 1”...
- Page 33 Note: Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the lumber looking closer to the original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain.