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SHED INSTRUCTIONS
BASE KIT 4
Apex/Reverse apex sheds with a double door & truss for roof structure
Please note these instructions are generic, any differences will be outlined in the steps.
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Forest Garden, Oak Drive, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
EU Authorised Representative: Authorised Representative Service, 77 Camden Street Lower Dublin, D02 XE80, Ireland
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- Page 1 Visit our website for spare instructions and Call our aftersales team on more information 0333 321 3142 www.forestgarden.co.uk Forest Garden, Oak Drive, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB EU Authorised Representative: Authorised Representative Service, 77 Camden Street Lower Dublin, D02 XE80, Ireland...
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Page 2: Tools Required
BEFORE YOU START.. Please read through this guide to prepare yourself before assembling your shed. We recommend that you check all the components and fixings. Your parts list can be found on your shed label. All our sheds are constructed in the same way, they simply come with different components depending on the type of shed you have. - Page 3 CARE & ATTENTION To help you get the most out of our products it is useful to know a little more about the properties of timber, what is normal and how your shed may behave as the seasons change. Wood is an extremely durable material for construction but as a natural product when used outdoors it is susceptible to changes in the environment.
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Page 4: Treatment Information
HEALTH & SAFETY We strongly recommend that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used throughout your build to ensure you are protected from any potential health and safety risks. Do not exempt yourself from wearing PPE. Cut-Resistant Protective Glasses Protective Boots Protective Mask Working At Gloves... - Page 5 IDENTIFY YOUR CHOSEN SHED From the floor plans below, identify your shed based on the width, depth and roof type provided. You will need this to identify the side panel positions before assembling your shed. Use the key as a guide. 4ft Panel (1180 x 1831mm) 1ft Panel (295 x 1831mm) (With &...
- Page 6 FLOOR ASSEMBLY THERE ARE NO FIXINGS FOR THIS SECTION. Look through the different visuals and follow the step that suits your chosen shed. FLOOR BEARERS Before assembly, your Floor must be firm and level to ensure the shed lines up and is assembled properly. We recommend that there should be access to all sides of your shed for assembly and any maintenance.
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Page 7: Window Assembly
WINDOW ASSEMBLY (PLEASE SKIP THIS SECTION IF YOUR SHED HAS NO WINDOWS) FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDWINFP You may receive more than one of the same fixing pack to provide enough fixings for the sheds with more windows. 1.6 x 30mm Nails 3.5 x 30mm Screws 3.5 x 25mm Screws... - Page 8 SCREWS WINDOW SILL(S) Using the positioned Z-Strip(s), position the Window Sill(s) flush to the top of the Z-Strip. Secure the Window Sill(s) using the L-Brackets to the Window Panel framework. Use 2 x L-Brackets per Window Sill. 2ft Window panel window sill size (28x28x534mm), 3ft Window panel window sill size (28x28x400mm), 4ft Window panel window sill size (28x28x548mm) STEP 2: SECURING THE TOP BOARD FLUSH TO THE TOP...
- Page 9 STEP 3: WINDOW ASSEMBLY SCREWS SCREWS WINDOW SITS INTO Z-STRIP Z-STRIP SITS ON TOP OF BOARD WINDOW POSITION SINGLE WINDOW INSIDE DOUBLE WINDOW INSIDE WINDOW & INTERIOR WINDOW STRIPS Position the Window onto the Z-Strip from the outside of your Window Panel. The Window will be placed up against the Top Board on the inside of your Window Panel.
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Page 10: Side Panel Assembly
SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FIXING PACK CONTAINS: You may receive more than the required amount of fixings in order to provide enough fixings for the larger shed sizes. FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDPANELSFP 5 x 60mm Screws 4 x 50mm Screws 4 x 40mm Screws QTY: 3 QTY: 52 QTY: 2... - Page 11 STEP 2: SECURE SIDE PANELS TO FLOOR(S) SCREWS SCREWS SECURE 3FT - 4FT PANELS TO BEARER SECURE 1FT - 2FT PANELS TO BEARER SCREWS SCREWS SECURE PANELS TO BEARERS BENEATH ANGLE INTO BEARERS BENEATH SECURE TO FLOOR BEARERS/FLOORBOARD BENEATH Secure the Side Panels to the Floor(s) by screwing into the floor bearers beneath (50mm screws). Secure the Side Panels to the floorboards if there are no bearers beneath (40mm screws).
- Page 12 APEX SECTION ASSEMBLY FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDGABLEFP 4 x 50mm Screws 4 x 50mm Screws QTY: 8 QTY: 8 STEP 1: APEX SECTION ASSEMBLY APEX SHEDS SCREWS SECURING APEX SECTION TO DOUBLE DOOR PANEL REVERSE APEX SHEDS SCREWS SECURING APEX SECTION TO SIDE PANEL APEX SECTIONS...
- Page 13 COVER & DOOR STRIPS FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDSTRIPSFP 3.5 x 30mm Screws 4 x 50mm Screws QTY: 33 QTY: 4 STEP 1: DOOR BATTENS SCREWS DOOR PANEL FRONT DOUBLE DOOR STRIP DOUBLE DOOR STRIP Position and secure the Double Door Strip to top top of the door opening. Ensure it is flush to the inside edge of the batten above on the Double Door Panel.
- Page 14 STEP 3: COVER STRIPS ADJOINING PANELS CORNERS ADJOINING PANELS ADJOINING PANELS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS COVER STRIPS Secure the Cover Strips to the corners and adjoining panels. Ensure they are flush to the bottom edge of the panels. Make sure to secure the Cover Strips to the framework behind and not into the joins of the panels.
- Page 15 TRUSS ASSEMBLY FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDTRUSSFP TRUSS FIXING PACK CODE: STPK21 M6 Nut QTY: 4 M6 x 25mm Washer Z-Brackets (28mm) Truss Brackets Hanger Brackets U-Brackets QTY: 4 QTY: 8 QTY: 2 QTY: 2 QTY: 2 (MSMTJB21) (MSTSB21) (MSUB) STEP 1: TRUSS ASSEMBLY...
- Page 16 SCREWS SCREWS SECURE HANGER BRACKETS SECURE TRUSS Position and secure the hanger bracket to the centre of Position and secure the assembled truss to the hanger your shed. There needs to be one on each side. brackets. The truss will be centralised inside your shed and facing the Apex Sections as shown above.
- Page 17 OSB ROOF SHEET & FELT FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: OSBSHEDROOFFP 3.5 x 30mm Screws Felt Tacks QTY: 60 QTY: 145 STEP 1: OSB ROOF SHEETS & ROOF STRIPS SCREWS OSB ROOF SHEETS & ROOF STRIPS Position and secure the Roof Strip(s) along the edge of each OSB Roof Sheet as shown above. The Roof Strip(s) will be the same length as the OSB sheet edge.
- Page 18 STEP 3: FELT 3 x FELT PIECES Measure out 3 equal lengths, cut with a sharp knife, overlap them on top, around the edges and fold the corners; tack to keep secure. Ensure there is a 50mm overhang at the bottom and work from the bottom to the top. Hammer the tacks into the felt at 150mm intervals.
- Page 19 STEP 2: FINIAL ASSEMBLY SCREWS FINIALS Position and secure the Finials to the Fascia’s as shown above. Ensure to secure through the Fascia’s into the framework behind. STEP 3: BADGE PINS PIN YOUR BADGE Position and secure your badge above the door opening, into the Door Panel framework behind with the pins provided.
- Page 20 DOUBLE DOOR INSTALLATION FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDDOUBLEDOORFP Turn Buttons Flush Hinges Padbolt (150mm) Barrel Bolts (75mm) QTY: 2 QTY: 4 QTY: 1 QTY: 2 STEP 1: DOOR HINGES & INSTALLATION HINGE POSITION SHIPLAP CLOSED DOOR NOTCH IN LINE WITH DOOR FACE DOOR FACE...
- Page 21 SCREWS Door frame Door DOOR INSTALLATION Position the Door into the door opening, ensuring it is level. Ensure the hinges are up against the framework. Secure the hinges in place. Allow a 5mm gap at the top when positioning the Door. Repeat the process for both Doors. STEP 2: DOOR FIXINGS FRAMEWORK SECURITY...
- Page 22 SCREWS SCREWS TURN BUTTONS Position and secure a turn button to the top and bottom of the Door into the Slamming Strip behind. Secure your turn buttons to your ‘closed’ Door. BARREL BOLTS Position and secure the Barrel Bolts flush to the Slamming Strip as shown above. Use its screws supplied and ensure to secure a Barrel Bolt to the top and bottom of the Slamming Strip.
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