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You can find the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual. If doing the assembly yourself, have all the necessary tools ready to go and in working condition. A list of required tools can be found after the parts list. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 3...
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Concrete Foundation Floor Frame 108” 18 5/8” 148 1/2” Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with treated stringers Completed Foundation 108” 25 Patio Stones 148 1/2” Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with Patio Pavers Completed Foundation Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 4...
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Note: Trim and Skirting pieces are graded with the best face being rough sawn. Rough sawn cedar is much easier to paint and stain. 6 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Top Wall Trims - Bevel Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com...
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Metal Roof x 36 1” Hanger x 3 Silver 1/4” Nut Driver Hardware Kit - PLYWOOD ROOF (Provided) x 24 1” 2 1/2” Silver 90° Metal x 68 1 1/4” 3/4” x 12 Brackets Silver Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 6...
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Regular Maintenance & Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Shed. Small gap between bevel siding and window trim Dab of caulking Wall Panel Floor Plywood Floor Joists Foundation Strip of roofing paper over Floor Runner Sill Gasket apex of roof panels Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 8...
Frames Small (3 Floor Runners (10) Floor Joist Frames Large (3) Concrete Pad (optional foundation method) You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag. Flush with framing Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 9...
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It is important to note that having a level foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will vary between regions. Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 11...
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Concrete Slab Foundation Hint: Use a chalk line to mark location of floor joists to determine screw placement. plywood pushed together at seams. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 12...
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Lay out Panels and Panel Orientation Pieces as illustrated below. Important: If you prefer Polygal Roof Panels on left side when facing front, position wall panels as illustrated above. Follow general assembly directions note opposite orientations. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 13...
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Do Not Attach Walls To Floor until Step B16. Outside 2x3 Left Side Wall Panel framing of wall panel is flush with outside of floor framing when properly aligned. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 14...
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Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 16...
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Jamb sits flush with outside of siding. Dado cut on edge Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 18...
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Optional: Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering. Caulking is included to complete Polygal Windows only. Additional Caulking may be required. Lap Siding of panels will fit together. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 19...
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Tip of 33 3/4 degree Top Plate flush with wall framing Flush to inside of wall framing Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 20...
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Top Plates should be flush 22 1/2 degree angle with inside of wall framing. follows angle of wall. Front Top Plate Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 21...
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1/2” below framing Flashing to overhang wall Straight Edge Triangular Gable Trim attached in Step E5. 2 - 2” Screws Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 22...
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Follow Steps C1 - C3 to Assemble Rafter Sections. Make sure to complete on a flat level surface. Please note the differences between the Long and Short Rafters Sides. Long Rafter Side Metal Ridge 8 - 3/4” screws Board Connector Ridge Board Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 23...
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Short Rafter Side offset from Long and Important: Pilot Short Roof Sides Hole Ridge Board Soffit prevent splitting! Expert Advice: Use Polygal panel to confirm correct width. See Step D1 Long Rafter Side Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 24...
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Short Roof side are offset. See Step C9. Slight gap between wall and soffit. Bottom of Ridge Board fits in gable notch. Top of Ridge Board will sit 1/2” lower than short rafter side ridge board. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 25...
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Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Connectors. Important: If Gable framing does not line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2” screws from gable framing (B26), re-align gable and proceed to Step C10. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 26...
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33°. Use correct bracket for each side. Leave a 1” gap from top of rafter 1/4” gap Further secure Cleats with 2 - 1 1/4” screws. Important: Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting! Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 27...
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D. Roof Section - Cedar Shingles flush Shingles with plywood overhang plywood Roof Plywood flush with rafter end. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 28...
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45 1/2” wide Center Roof Panel Angle screw from outside rafter into roof plywood. Roof Panel sitting equally on Rafters Shingles overhang plywood on outside Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 29...
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Long Rafter Side 1st Roof Panel 2 1/2” Screw small gap between panels Slight Gap between Roof Panels. Long Side will sit slightly past center. screw from inside Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 30...
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4 - 90° Metal Brackets / Gable. 2 - 2 1/2” Screws Nailed each Mid Rafter Important: Butt (thick) end of Ridge Cap will be facing towards the outside of shed. thin end thick end Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 32...
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Batten Spacer Roof Batten 48 1/4” (12) Short 13 1/2” (4) Roof Batten 45 1/2”(6) Batten Spacer Long 13 3/4” (4) Overhangs outside Centered on 4th Rafter by 2 3/4” Rafter. Polygal Side Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 34...
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Batten Spacers 13 3/4” Long Flush with Batten Spacer. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 35...
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Short Roof Side 13 1/2” Batten Spacer Important: Do not fasten down Roof Panels with Hangers still in place. Metal Roof Hangers will temporarily help keep Metal Roof Panels in place before they are fastened. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 36...
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Approximately 4” of overhang. Bead of Caulking Bead of Caulking Important: When attaching metal roof panels, screw into peaks of roof panels and not valleys Important: Metal Roof Hangers will be removed in Step D11. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 37...
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Important: Remove Metal Roof Hangers Screw into center of Roof Battens Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 38...
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Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Outer Plywood Roof Panels (4) Outer Centered Short Roof Side Roof and 1/4” Panel 48” back. wide. 2 3/4” past rafter Slightly past Center Panel ridge board. 45 1/5” wide. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 40...
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Outside Panel 48” wide. Outside Panel 48” wide x 37 1/2” long. Small Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 41...
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Center Short Panel 45 1/2” wide Completed Polygal Side Roof Panels Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 42...
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D. Polygal Roof Section - Cedar/Metal/Plywood Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Polygal Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Polygal Panels (6) Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 43...
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Centre on supports Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 44...
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When installing trim, sort pieces according to color and pieces that are most pleasing to the eye. Start with least visible side and use the least desirable pieces first. Install trim to most visible sides as your skill installing trim improves. Vertical Trim 79” (8) Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 46...
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Gap in corner 3 pieces of Bottom Skirting per side Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 47...
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Triangular Gable Trim Same vertical height as Wide Corner Trim. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 48...
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87” Rear Wall Narrow Trim Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 49...
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Outside (2) 2 1/2” wide 4 1/2” wide so it is even with 5 1/2” wide outside of plywood on roof. Cap overhangs rafter end by approx. 1” Plywood and cap evenly aligned. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 50...
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Edge of plywood roof. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 51...
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Bottom Door 3/8” gap at bottom.Evenly spaced on sides. 2” Black Bottom Skirting Screws 1/4” gap on inside. Slight gap. Top Trim overlaps bottom trim to prevent water from getting in. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 53...
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Important: Drill pilot holes with 1/8” drill bit prior to securing with screws to prevent wood splitting. On 3/4” screw, drill shallow pilot hole only. 3/4” Screws 3/4” Screws 3/4” Screw Door Stops Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 54...
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Requires sides of window. a large amount. Trim dado sits in flange. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 55...
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Outdoor Living Today Flower Box Assembly Instructions Exploded Side Trims (D) View Front Trim (C) End Caps (B) 1 1/4” Parts Lists: Nails (G) A - Base, Rear & Front Box Frames (3pcs) 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 23” B - End Cap Frames (2pcs) 3/4”...
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