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- Page 1 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 8x8 Gardener’s Shed Stock Code: GAR88-AK-CEDAR GAR88-AK-METAL GAR88-AK-PLY Version #1.2 April 10, 2025...
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Page 2: What You Need To Know
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. Warranty Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair. - Page 3 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...
- Page 4 Shed Front Shed Front Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with treated stringers Completed Foundation 108” 25 Patio Stones 103” Shed Front Shed Front Shed Front Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with Patio Pavers Completed Foundation Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 4...
- Page 5 2 pcs - Spare Shingles- use to shim door, etc pcs. Note: Trim and Skirting pieces are graded with the best face being rough sawn. Rough sawn cedar is much easier to paint and stain. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 5...
- Page 6 (Provided) x 76 1 1/4” 1/4” Nut Driver 1 1/2” 1/4” x 1 1/2” x 48 Metal Roof Hanger x 3 Metal Roof Screw Hardware Kit - PLYWOOD ROOF (Provided) x 68 1 1/4” Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 6...
- Page 7 Tools Required (Not Provided) Screw Gun/Drill Wood Clamp 3/8” Wrench Hammer Tape Measure 1/8” & 3/8” Drill Bits Pliers Utility Knife Level Ladder Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided) Safety Glasses Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 7...
- Page 8 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 Floor Runner over apex of roof panels Sill Gasket Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 8...
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Page 9: Floor Section
Note: Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 91” deep. Plywood Floor Plywood Floor Small (2) Large (2) Floor Joist Frames Small (2) Floor Runners (10) Floor Joist Concrete Pad Frames Large (2) (optional foundation method) Flush with framing Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 9... - Page 10 You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag. Door goes on 96” side 91” Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 10...
- Page 11 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. Concrete Slab Foundation Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 11...
- Page 12 Door goes on 96” side Hint: Use a chalk line to mark location of floor joists determine screw placement. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 12...
- Page 13 2 Angle cut on 1 end and 1 square cut. Solid Wall Side Top Plates Panel (4) (2 per side) Angle cut on edge Window Wall Door Header Panel (3) Door Jamb Narrow Wall Panel (12” wide) Bottom Wall Plate Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 13...
- Page 14 Important: Make sure all walls are aligned in their upright position. If not, water may leak into your shed. Unsure if panel is facing up or down? check siding on window wall panel to match alignment. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 14...
- Page 15 Side Wall Panel Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel is flush with outside of floor frame when properly aligned. Do Not Attach Walls To Floor Until Step 25. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 15...
- Page 16 2x3 wall framing flush with floor framing. Wall panel will flush with floor framing at Front of shed. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 16...
- Page 17 Jamb sits flush with outside of siding. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 17...
- Page 18 125 1/4”. More importantly, if meas- urements are not within 1/4”, your walls are Confirm Doorway Opening is 32” at top and bottom. not square. Adjusting now will make it easier to assemble the roof section later Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 18...
- Page 19 Top Plates should be flush with inside of wall framing. Angle cut on ends. Front Top Plate Side Top Plate Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 19...
- Page 20 Male & Female Notch Ends Notched at top Flashing Flashing Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 20...
- Page 21 Flashing overhangs wall siding. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 21...
- Page 22 Identify all parts prior to starting. (Roof Filler Shingles Missing) Roof Rafters (12) Ridge Boards (4) Metal Ridge Board Connectors (2) Roof Gussets (2) Soffits (4) 33 1/2” Long 8 - 3/4” screws 57 1/2” Long Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 22...
- Page 23 Board & Soffits to prevent splitting! 4 1/2” wide Soffits Ridge Board Important: Ridge Board must be 45 1/2” aligned as illustrated. 45 1/2” 20 1/2” 20 1/2” 23 1/2” 91” Centered on Rafter Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 23...
- Page 24 Soffit Gable Notch Rafter should rest on gable framing Soffit should sit approx. 1/8” away from wall panel. Completed left side Rafters Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 24...
- Page 25 91” 91” 91” Metal Offsetting Expert Advice: It may be helpful to use Ridge Board some clamps to help hold Ridge Boards Connectors flush together while screwing. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 25...
- Page 26 1 1/4” Screw 1 1/4” Screw Expert Advice: While securing Roof Gussets have two helpers push the 2” Screws side walls together so the inside 2” Screws measurement remains 91” across as per Step C9. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 26...
- Page 27 Right Rear panels. Roof Panel. Shingles and plywood flush at center. 1 - 2 1/2” Screw in Bottom Row of Shingles Angle Screw from Roof Plywood flush Rafter into Plywood. with rafter end. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 27...
- Page 28 1 - 2 1/2” Screw. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 28...
- Page 29 Attach above the exposure line. Exposure Line 4 - 1 1/4” Screws 4 - 90 degree into each bracket Simpson Ties / Gable. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 29...
- Page 30 3 - 2 1/2” angle screwed into each mid rafter. Alternate Ride Cap seams (offsetting angle cut at peak) Thin End Important: Butt (thick) end of Ridge Cap will be facing towards the outside of shed. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 30...
- Page 31 Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Metal Ridge Caps (2) Metal Roof Panels (6) Foam Enclosures (Several) Batten Spacers (12) Roof Battens Roof Battens Short 25 1/2” (4) 48 1/4” (16) Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 31...
- Page 32 Batten Spacers 1/2” from Rafter Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 32...
- Page 33 Important: Do not fasten down Metal 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 33...
- Page 34 4”of overhang set by metal roof hangars Bead of Caulking Bead of Caulking Screw into center of Battens. 2nd Important: Metal Roof Hangers row from top. will be removed in Step D11. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 34...
- Page 35 Important: Remove Metal Roof Hangers Screw into center of Battens. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 35...
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- Page 37 Identify all parts prior to starting. Roof Plywood Large (2) Roof Plywood Small (2) Roof Plywood Long (2) Slightly off center of 5th rafter and recessed 1/8” from rafter end. Overhang outside Rafter by 4” Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 37...
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- Page 39 Roofing paper and roofing material is not supplied in this kit. Leaving ply- wood roof panels unprotected will result in water damage to the shed as well as delamination of the plywood Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 39...
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Page 40: Table Of Contents
Door Hardware Narrow Trims (6) (Pull Handle and Wide Trim (4) Tee Hinges (3) Solid Door Drop Latch) 2 pieces of Bottom Skirting for front and rear. 2 pieces for sides. Gap in corner Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 40... - Page 41 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. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com...
- Page 42 Corner Trim Wide Corner Trim Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 42...
- Page 43 Horizontal Gable Trims over Drip Caps Drip Caps Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 43...
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Page 44: Trim
Trim flush with Door Jamb Angle Cut Facia Square Cut Facia Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 44... -
Page 45: Pentagon Facia Piece
Attach Hinges with Important - Drill Pilot Holes 2“ Screws to prevent splitting. 3/4” & 2” Black Screws. 3/4” screws Hor. Door Trim Align barrel of hinge on center of door trim as shown above. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 45... - Page 46 3/8” gap on side,1/2” gap 1/4” Gap at bottom. 2” Black Screws 3/8” Gap Drop Latch receiver. 3/4” Black Screws. 3/4” Black Screws. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 46...
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Page 47: Window
Window frame. Caulk gap. Screw insert into bottom (thick) part of siding. Caulk gap. Trim dado sits in flange. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 47... - Page 48 Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 48...
- Page 49 Outdoor Living Today Flower Box Assembly Instructions Exploded Side Trims (D) View Front Trim (C) Parts Lists: End Caps (B) 1 1/2” 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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Page 50: Box
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