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MK4C TIMBER FRAME  

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Step  1:  Back  Wall:

  Select  one  4.210m  Base  Plate  (Green),  one 

4.210m Top Plate (Red) and six Studs (Yellow). Lay out Plates 
and  two  Studs  on  a  flat  surface  and  nail  together  using  two 
75mm  nails  per  join.  Nail  in  remaining  centre  Studs  using 
Nogs to get correct position. Position Nogs centrally between 
Top  and  Bottom  Plates  and  nail  in  place.  (All  Plates,  Studs 
and Nogs are joined together with two 75mm nails each end).

 

Step 2:

 

Front  Wall:

  Select  one  4.210m  Base  Plate  (Green),  one 

4.210m  Top  Plate  (Red),  four  Studs  (Yellow)  and  two 
1.185m Nogs. Nail studs to each end  of Plates.  Nail in re-
maining two  Studs using 1.185m Nogs to get correct posi-
tion.  Position  Nogs  centrally  between  Plates  and  nail  in 
place.

 

Step 3:

 

End  Wall:

  Select  one  4.210m  Base  Plate  (Green),  one 

4.210m  Top  Plate  (Red),  four  Studs  (Yellow)  and  three 
Nogs.  Lay  out  Plates  and  one  Stud  on  a  flat  surface  and 
nail Stud centrally between Plates. Nail remaining Studs to 
Plates using 0.778m Nogs to get the correct position. Posi-
tion  Nogs  centrally  between  Plates  and  nail  in  place.  Re-
peat with second End Frame.

 

Note:

 

For sheds with the Raised Floor Modification option the studs will be 1.780m long to allow the Wall Sheets to pro-
trude 20mm below the Bottom Plate. Refer to Raised Floor Modification section (Page 15).

 

Summary of Contents for MK4C

Page 1: ...Quality Built In ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MK4C BASE SIZE 4210mm x 4210mm ...

Page 2: ... checklist If you are making your own floor refer to Raised Base Plate section now Do not attempt to build your shed in high winds Beware of sharp edges Protect your eyes and ears Use electric tools with care Use a Safety Trip Switch It is easier and quicker if this shed is erected by two people Your shed must be level Achieve this by either levelling the ground or by using blocks If you shed is t...

Page 3: ...Paint Brush Roof Sheets 0 580m 0 603 x 0 603m 0 588 x 0 150m 1 Fixed Window Frame Glaze Beads Glass Louvre Window Frame Glass Window Hardware Pack 4 560m 2 255m 2 255m 0 350m 0 900m 1 Roof Sheets Flat Roof Sheet Clear Roof Panel Pressed Capping Sheet Bevel Edge Support 45 x 45mm Clear Roof Hardware Pack Security Double Door Hardware Pack Alarm MA20 Shed light Bolt Down Kit Peg Down Kit KIWI MK4C P...

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Page 5: ...185m Nogs Nail studs to each end of Plates Nail in re maining two Studs using 1 185m Nogs to get correct posi tion Position Nogs centrally between Plates and nail in place Step 3 End Wall Select one 4 210m Base Plate Green one 4 210m Top Plate Red four Studs Yellow and three Nogs Lay out Plates and one Stud on a flat surface and nail Stud centrally between Plates Nail remaining Studs to Plates usi...

Page 6: ...ck Stud and skew nail in place using two 75mm nails each end Pre drilling holes before nailing will prevent timber from splitting Step 6 Place intermediate Roof Beams by using Roofing Nogs to determine correct position see fig 2 Nail intermediate Roof Beams in place Nail 70x45mm Roofing Nogs in place End Wall Step 7 Place Frame in correct position checking the shed is square and level Dynabolt Fra...

Page 7: ...Tack on a wall sheet means to use minimum nails hammered partly in to hold Wall Sheets in position Should a Wall Sheet need to be re positioned the nails can easily be prized out If a window is required identify Wall Sheet s with window hole pre cut Lean up Wall Sheets where window s are to be located Note When fitting Gable End Sheets en sure they overlap correctly fig 1 The overlap direc tion ma...

Page 8: ...Plate use a String Line At the top of the gable nail two 30mm Clouts into the end of each Ridge Beam This will stop it from twisting Step 3 End Walls Lean Gable Wall Sheets against the shed to form gable shape With the LIP flush with side of Stud tack in place ensuring the bottom of the Wall Sheet is 10mm above the bottom of the Bottom Plate Tack on re maining Wall Sheets Repeat with other gable e...

Page 9: ...rill holes in each corner and nail Window Frame to framing using 50mm nails Step 4 If the Window is in the gable end tempo rarily position the Over Panel above Win dow Frame Following the same angle as the gable mark and cut to suit Step 5 Rivet Over Panel to the Window Frame with rivets 588mm Step 1 Lay out the two window studs 883mm and Nog 634mm on a flat surface Position Nog and nail in place ...

Page 10: ...rstep Flashing in between Door Jambs at bottom of doorway nail through top of flashing using five 30mm Clouts Re peat with the Overdoor Flashing A105 Step 1 Lay out the two window studs 883mm and Nog 590mm on a flat surface Position Nog and nail in place using two 75mm nails at each end 570mm Step 6 From the outside of the shed place glass in Window Frame Attach a Glazing Bead G100 with three rive...

Page 11: ...e 50mm Clout nail through Rib into Back Top Plate Repeat at the front Note The 10 x 50mm Clouts on end ribs are covered by the Barge Flashings Step 1 Position first Roof Sheet centrally over Ridge Beam on the right hand end of shed with the LIP on the left hand side For sheds with a Clear Roof Panel go to the next page Position the next Roof Sheet Ensure it overlaps correctly then rivet together o...

Page 12: ...nsure sheet joins are flush at the outside edge then rivet flat sheets to pressed sheets Two rivets per join Centralise Roof at the other end and screw in place Step 4 Ensure Ridge Beam is straight then nail the Clear Panel and Flat Roof Sheet or second Clear Panel to 45x45mm Bevelled Edge Supports using one 30mm Clout per Pan Run two generous beads of Silicone on the under side of the Pressed Cap...

Page 13: ...ashing Position Centre Door Stop on the front face of the Overdoor Flashing and up against the underside of roof Pre drill holes and nail in place with 50mm nails Step 5 Clean out ALL drill filings Also make sure the Wheels are cleaned of drill filings Re hang Doors then insert door stops into the pre drilled holes at end of tracks as shown in diagram Tighten with two spanners Door Track Bolt Wash...

Page 14: ...er Barge Flashing Check Spoutings are straight then rivet to Roof one rivet every second Rib Step 3 On the back of the left hand door position latch so that the hook on the door handle will be secure and go in and out easily Rivet in place with four rivets Left Hand Door Right Hand Door Hook Latch Step 1 Attach T locking handle with two 8x10mm screws TO R H door Door without the weather strip Slid...

Page 15: ... Plate This will stop water flowing in between the Base Plate and Floor The Floor should be made 15mm smaller than Base Size Note Although it is not essential fitting Damp Proof Course in between the Base Plate and the Floor will give added protection against moisture CLEAN UP Remove all swarf drill filings with a soft brush or rag Hose down roof and walls thoroughly For Coloursteel sheds use touc...

Page 16: ...ceeds 200g m2 3 Minimum maintenance must be carried out in accordance with instructions below Should the cladding fail to perform as specified above the liability of Riverlea Group Ltd shall in all cases be limited to replacing or repairing the defective product The balance of the original warranty will cover any repaired or replaced material Riverlea Group Ltd will not be liable for any consequen...

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