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Ponsonby Contents STANDARD Section Before you start Before you start Required Tools Parts Lists Timber List Cladding and Flashings Lists Hardware List Optional Ply Floor Parts Base Specifications Raised Concrete Base Timber Framing Timber Framing - General Front and Back Walls Left and Right Walls Wall Frame Installation Ply Floor Assembly...
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This shed is not designed to be compliant for habitable use. • Take note of any regulations regarding shed location in relation to boundaries etc. Engineering drawings and producer statements are available on the Duratuf website for those • sheds that may require them for Building Consent purposes.
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Be aware that sheds under overhanging trees may require additional maintenance to prevent lichen growth and blocked gutters etc. A raised concrete slab is the best substrate for a Duratuf Lifestyle shed but must be prepared and • poured at least a week before shed assembly.
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Ponsonby 2.2 Required Tools STANDARD You will need the following tools which are not supplied with your kitset: Riveter Pipe Wrench Caulking Gun For Roller Door installation Tin Snips (LH & RH) Hacksaw Adjustable Spanner Flat File Hand saw Hammer Utility Knife Spirit Level Hex Drive Bits...
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Ponsonby 3.1 Timber List STANDARD TIMBER FRAMING Picked by: Checked by: Code Description Length Bottom Plate, Front & Back T3F70-2400 H3 Framing 70x45 2400mm 2400 Top Plate, Front & Back T3F70-2400 H3 Framing 70x45 2400mm 2400 Top Plate Packer T3F70-2400 H3 Framing 70x45 2400mm 2400...
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Ponsonby 3.2 Cladding and Flashings Lists STANDARD Picked by: Checked by: Code Description Length Wall Sheets, Front Top CCC4-2400H Corrugate Col 0.4 2400mm Half Sheet 2400 Wall Sheets, Front LH CCC4-300 Corrugate Col 0.4 300mm Wall Sheets, Front RH CCC4-300 Corrugate Col 0.4 300mm Wall Sheets, Back (1)
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Ponsonby 3.3 Hardware List STANDARD HARDWARE Picked by: Checked by: Code Description Length Framing Screws XSWCG10-75 Woodscrew Csk Galv 10g x 75mm Long Framing Screws XSTHG14-100 Type 17 Screw Galv 14gx100mm Fixing Clouts XNCG25-30 Galv Clout 2.5 x 30mm Wall Cladding screws XSRT25N Cladding Screw with Neo 25mm...
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Ponsonby 4.1 Raised Concrete Base STANDARD A raised concrete slab is the ideal base to prevent water running inside the shed. A concrete floor must be prepared and poured at least a week before shed assembly. • Ground preparation: - Concrete base should be laid on a solid or compacted base. It is recommended to provide at least 75mm of compacted granular fill under the slab.
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Ponsonby 5.1 Timber Framing - General STANDARD • Framing Joints - Use two H01 10g x 75mm countersunk head galvanized screws per joint. - Fasten studs to plates with two screws through the plates into the stud ends. - Fasten nogs to studs with two screws skewed through the nog into the stud. •...
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Ponsonby 5.2 Front and Back Walls STANDARD FRONT WALL FRAMING LAYOUT • Assemble the front wall framing shown below. • Refer to Section 5.1 for general instructions on wall framing assembly. • There are two lintel members, T04, one lies one on top of the other. Screw the Jack studs, T07, to the upper lintel member then screw the lower lintel member to it.
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Ponsonby 5.4 DPC STANDARD DPC STRIPS • Components Required - A06 DPC roll - H03 2.5 x 30mm fixing clouts • Attach DPC to Bottom Plates - Only attach the DPC (Damp Proof Course) after all Stud Ties have been fixed in place. - Cut a strip of DPC material to the length of each wall panel but omit DPC under door opening, as the bottom plate will be removed from here later in construction.
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Ponsonby 5.5 Wall Frame Installation STANDARD JOINING THE WALL FRAMES • Stand the Frames - Stand the walls up on the base, in the correct relation to each other as shown below. - Use temporary braces to safely secure the walls in position while the corners are jointed. - Note that the Left and Right walls fit between the Front and Back Walls.
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Ponsonby STANDARD • Position the Frames - First, position the framing so that it overhangs the slab equally (about 10mm) on opposite sides; left and right; and front and back. 10mm - Adjust the framing position if necessary to ensure the diagonal measurements from corner-to- corner are equal .
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Ponsonby 5.6 Ply Floor Assembly STANDARD If your shed has an optional plywood floor, fit the floor now. The plywood floor will sit inside the shed, directly on top of the base plate • Install Framing - Use handsaw to cut and remove the 2400 bottom plate between door studs.
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Ponsonby 5.8 Frame Finishing STANDARD COMPLETE FRAMING ASSEMBLY The completed wall framing assembly should now look like this: PASTE IMAGE OF FRAMING ONLY HERE There are now just a few items to finish the timber wall framing ready for cladding installation: FRAME FLASHINGS •...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB STANDARD DPC TO STUDS • Components - H03 2.5 x 30mm fixing clouts. - A06 DPC roll. • Cut Bottom Plate - Use handsaw to cut and remove the bottom plate between door studs, if you have not done so already. •...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 6.1 Cladding - General STANDARD • Fastenings - Use H05 Wall Cladding screws, 25mm long • Fastener Pattern - External edges: use H05 screws through every 2nd trough. - Internal studs: use 2 x H05 Screws per sheet, per stud. - Top &...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 6.2 Front and Back Wall Cladding STANDARD FRONT WALL CLADDING LAYOUT • Refer to Section 3.2 for Cladding sheet sizes, using the references given in blue below. • Refer to Section 6.1 for general instructions on cladding installation. •...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 6.3 Left and Right Wall Cladding STANDARD LEFT WALL CLADDING LAYOUT • Refer to Section 3.2 for Cladding sheet sizes, using the references given in blue below. • Refer to Section 6.1 for general instructions on cladding installation. •...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 6.6 Corner, & Door Flashings STANDARD • Components - Two F01 Front Corner Flashings 2365mm long - Two F11 Back Corner Flashings 2365mm long (both have the same profile) - F03 Door Top Flashing 2000mm long - F05 Door Jamb Flashing 1969mm long - H03 2.5 x 30mm fixing clouts - H06 Roofing Screws, 55mm long...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 7.1 Gutter Assembly STANDARD • Components - F22 Gutter Flashing 2515 mm long - A13 Gutter End Caps, two required - A21 Sealant Cartridge and nozzle - H07 Rivets - H03 2.5 x 30mm fixing clouts • Optional Downpipe Kit: - A15 Downpipe Dropper and Sleeve (supplied assembled) - A14 PVC White Downpipe, 3000mm long...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 7.2 Roof Installation STANDARD • Components - H06 Roofing Screws, 55mm long - H13 Dome Washers for Clear sheets - H07 Rivets - H15 2.8 x 50mm fixing clouts - F27 Gutter Straps, two required • Sheet Fastening - Position first roof sheet into position ensuring sheet will correctly overlap the next sheet.
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 7.3 Ridge & Barge Flashings STANDARD • Components - F23 Ridge Flashing 2400mm long With Soft Edge on 80mm side - 2 x F24 Barge Flashing. 1188 mm long - H06 Roofing Screws, 55mm long - H05 Wall Cladding screws, 25mm - H07 Rivets - A12 Barge Corner Jointer •...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 8.1 Roller Door Parts List STANDARD Scan this QR code to watch a video on roller door installation: Series 1 Roll-A-Door Parts List Item Description Quantity Rolled plastic wrapped door "A" Style brackets, left and right hand Doors guides, left and right handed Steel locking bars Small parts bag...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 8.2 Bracket Installation STANDARD • Initial Calculations - Measure the opening width. - Measure the door curtain width. - Calculate overlap for each side: (Door width - Opening width) ÷ 2 = Overlap - Mark the line for the edge of door curtain (overlap) on each side of the opening. - CAUTION: Do not cut the door plastic wrap or packaging yet! •...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 8.3 Door Placement STANDARD • Placing Door on Brackets - Centre the door with the opening, while ensuring the floating axle is also centred with the door. Do this by lining up previous marks with the hub, then lift both the axle and the door together until it is centred with the opening.
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 8.4 Fitting Guides and Handle STANDARD • Installing the Guides - Ensure curtain overlaps equally on both sides, and cut the guides the correct length (top of guides is level with top of the brackets while the guides bottom is touching the floor). - Slide two guide clips (E) into each guide (C).
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 8.5 Fitting Centre Lift Lock STANDARD CAUTION: Wear appropriate gloves as some edges of the door are very sharp! - Raise the curtain until the lock corrugation is visible above door guides. - Install locking bar retainer (I) in line with lock corrugation by pushing retainer towards door edge, sliding the legs under the Nylofelt®...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB 8.6 Door Troubleshooting STANDARD • Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy a) Check Guide Clearances b) Check Guides are plumb Door is hard to operate in Door is jamming in c) Check guide surfaces are clean and free BOTH directions the guides from oil...
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Ponsonby - 1BBB STANDARD • Adjusting Spring Tension WARNING! Ensure that pipe wrench is fitted correctly to the axle and if it is gripped onto the axle do not underestimate the tension in the spring when undoing the clamps. CAUTION: THIS ADJUSTMENT REQUIRES 2 PERSONS TO COMPLETE. - Roll the door up as high as possible and tie two ropes around the door roll approximately 300mm from each end, as a safety precaution.
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Warranty for the balance of the Warranty term as if the replaced product were original product. Duratuf reserves the right to inspect the shed in situ at the installation site and to conduct tests at any time after a Warranty claim is •...
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Thank you for investing in a Duratuf Lifestyle Range Shed. We are sure that it will provide excellent long-term storage and add value to your property. To continually improve our products and service, we would love to hear about your Duratuf experience and why you chose us.
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