OLT GGC63-FJ-CEDAR Assembly Manual

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Version #1.0

May 19, 2024

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GGC63-FJ-CEDAR

GGC63-FJ-METAL

Thank you for purchasing a

6x3 Grand Garden Chalet.

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

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Page 1 6x3 GRAND GARDEN CHALET ASSEMBLY MANUAL Version #1.0 May 19, 2024 Stock Code: GGC63-FJ-CEDAR GGC63-FJ-METAL Thank you for purchasing a 6x3 Grand Garden Chalet. 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 Grand Garden Chalet. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List Steps D. - Trim / Misc. Section Cont. Steps D7 - D14 Outer Wall Trim and Fascia A.
Page 5 Hardware Kit (Provided) 2 1/2” Brown Screw 1 1/2” Bolt with Nut and Washer 1 1/4” Brown Screw 100 pcs 1” Silver Screw 3/4” Silver Screw 2” Blackheaded Screw 7 pcs 5 pcs 3/4” Blackheaded Screw 1 1/2” Finishing Nail Square Drive Bit 1 pc 24 pcs...
Page 6 Tools Required (Not Provided) Hammer Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure Wood Clamp Caulking Gun Level Pliers Ladder 1/8” & 3/8” Drill Bits Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided) Safety Glasses Work Gloves Assembly Manual shows instructions for the Garden Chalet with Painters Choice (FJ) Siding and 2 different roof options.
Page 7 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 8 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 9 B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Front Top Plate Wall Extenders (2) Side Angle Gables (2) Front Header Wall Interior Door Panels (4) Header Long Shelf Supports (2) Short Shelf Supports (2)
Page 10 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 11 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 12 Rear Wall Panel 2 1/2” Brown Screws 2 1/2” Brown Screw Position second Rear Wall Panel on Floor. Attach Wall frames together at top, middle and bot- tom with 3 - 2 1/2” Brown Screws. Secure Bottom Wall Plate to floor with 4 - 2 1/2”...
Page 13 Wall Framings Flush Front Narrow Wall Parts (Steps B8 - B10) Hardware (Steps B8 - B10) 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 14 2 1/2” Brown screws Narrow Wall Top Plate 2 1/2” Brown Screws 45” Interior Door Header B15. 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 15 Siding lines up. Overhang of siding will overlap wall. Wall framings flush. B16. Align Wall framing of Right Side Angle Gable and Side Wall so they are flush at the rear. The siding for both Walls should also align evenly from front to back. 2 1/2”...
Page 16 Siding will overlap wall B19. Locate one Wall Extender and place on Real Wall. Siding of Wall Extender will align with siding of Rear Wall. B20. With Wall framing aligned, attach Wall Extender to both the Side Angle Gable framing and the Real Wall framing with 5 - 2 1/2”...
Page 17 2 1/2” Brown Screws Front Wall Top Plate Side Wall Storage Shelf Support Storage Shelf Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 17...
Page 18 C. Roof Section - Cedar Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Cedar Shingle Roof Panel Plywood roofing flush with siding of Side Angle Gable and overhangs 1/2” framing at rear. Plywood roofing flush with siding of Side Angle Gable and overhangs 1/2”...
Page 19 2” Brown Screws 2” Brown Screws 90° Metal Bracket 90° Metal Bracket Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 19...
Page 20 C. Roof Section - Metal Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Metal Roof Panels (3) Foam Enclosures(3) Batten Spacers (4) Roof Battens (3) Batten flush with framing Hardware (Step C1 - C4) 1 1/4”...
Page 21 Important: Pre-drill Batten Spacers with 1/8” bit before fastening. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 21...
Page 22 1 1/2” Overhang of battens at rear Parts (Steps C5 - C6) Locate first Metal Roof Panel and place on Battens. Metal Metal Roof Panel (39”) x 3 Roof Panels overhang the rear battens 1 1/2” to be flush at the rear when Side Fascia and Rear Corner Trims are attached in later steps.
Page 23 Screw into center of Battens. Screw into Peak not valley. Parts Using 4 - 1 1/2” Metal Roof Screws and 1/4” Nut Driver 1 1/2” Metal Roof Screws (included), secure Metal Roof Panels down to middle Batten row. Metal screw is self-tapping, do not overtighten. Screw through Roof Panels, into 1/4”...
Page 24 D. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Skirting, Trim, Fascia and Miscellaneous Pieces. Identify all parts prior to starting. Roof Ridge Caps (2) Front Horizontal Trim Side Fascia Trims (2) Front Wide CornerTrims (2) Filler Trims (8) Left and Right Doors Front Side Corner with Hardware...
Page 25 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 Rear Skirting and attach with 4 - 1 1/2”...
Page 26 Locate Header Finish. Position Heder Finish above Front Narrow Walls with the smooth side facing out. 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 26...
Page 27 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. Rear Wide Corner Trim 3 1/2” wide. Flush with Upper Rear Horizontal Trim. Rear Side Corner Trim 2 1/2”...
Page 28 D10. Locate Front Horizontal Trim and 2 - Metal Drip Edge. Position the Metal Drip Edge be- hind the Trim. Evenly space from side to side. Overlap Metal Drip Edges and Front Horizontal Trim, secure with 6 - 1 1/2” Finishing Nails into the Header Finish. Parts Front Horizontal Trim (1/2”...
Page 29 Hardware 1 1/2” Finishing Nails x 28 total Tight Underneath Upper Rear Trim Rear Center Trim Hardware 1 1/2” Finishing Nails x 6 total Flush with Siding/ Wall Framing D14. Locate 2 Vertical Door Frame Trims. Position on Front Narrow Wall flush with Wall siding/ framing and underneath the Metal Drip Edge.
Page 30 Flush Butt D15. Locate Door Threshold and position on Floor at the opening. Align tip of the bevel flush with the outside of the Bottom Wall Plate. Attach with 4 - 1 1/4” Brown Screws. Door Flange 1 1/2” Bolt Drill Pilot Holes to prevent splitting.
Page 31 Flip Left Door Over Right Door 1/8” 1 - 2” Screw per Hinge Initially. D18. 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 32 2 more - 2” Black Headed Screws per Hinge D20. With both Doors partially attached, check D21. Attach Door Handles to Doors with to see Doors open and close correctly. Make any 4 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws per Handle. necessary adjustments and when satisfied, Choose desired Handle height.
Page 33 Mark Door Silver Barrel Bolt Stop D24. Position the Interior Barrel Bolt on the Plywood Spacer and attach with 4 - 3/4” Silver Screws. Tap Barrel Bolt with hammer on underside of Interior Door Header to mark location. D25. Open door and drill out marked Silver Barrel Bolt impression with a 3/8” Drill Bit. Close door, slide Interior Barrel Bolt in drilled hole to confirm fit.
Page 34 Wall Framing Parts (Step D26 - D27) Interior Vertical Door Stops (3/4” x 3/4” x 29 7/8”) x 4 Interior Door Stops E. Roof Cap Section - Cedar Roof Ridge Caps Using a Step Ladder, place both Roof Ridge Caps on front row of Roof Shingles. Attach each piece with 4 - 1 1/2”...
Page 35 E. Roof Cap Section - Metal Locate Foam Enclosures and place 3 pieces on top of Metal Roof at the rear, 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 36 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.

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