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Little Cottage Co.

PO Box 455

Berlin, OH 44610

330-893-4212

www.cottagekits.com

© 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co.

Firehouse Manual

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Tools Needed:

-Cordless Drill (12V or higher)

-#2 Square Drive Bit

-Hammer

-6’ Step Ladder

-Tape Measure

-Square utility knife

w/ blade & hook blade

-Speed Square

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Summary of Contents for Firehouse

Page 1: ...n OH 44610 330 893 4212 www cottagekits com 2007 2008 Little Cottage Co Firehouse Manual Tools Needed Cordless Drill 12V or higher 2 Square Drive Bit Hammer 6 Step Ladder Tape Measure Square utility knife w blade hook blade Speed Square ...

Page 2: ...evel area Make sure the plywood is even before fasten ing If it is not you will have an uneven floor and it could cause problems later Screw the sections together Put two screws in from each side for a total of 4 screws one towards the plywood and one towards the top Repeat this roughly every 8 to 10 apart Continue to add sections until you have the size you need 8x8 8x10 or 8x12 Continue to make ...

Page 3: ...clear the deck Turn the floor around so that the plywood faces up Make certain that the ground is level where the floor sets or you may have problems with panels or roof You will need several to do this do this with caution Do not stand under the floor Install section A Then install section B And in the case of an 8x10 8x12 install section 2B Repeat on the other side And again if it is a larger si...

Page 4: ...stalling panel F measure the distance between the 2x3 s Make sure this measure ment is 34 If it is NOT 34 adjust the panels until it is Otherwise there will be problems when installing the adult door Next fasten panels G and H together Note keep the edge even This will be the top of the door so this is very important The trim should got to teh bottom as can be seen in the picture You can keep both...

Page 5: ...age 4 19 20 21 22 23 24 Fasten the top together Fasten the trim once panels G and H are to gether Put these on top of panels E and F Keep the edge of the door frame even and push in the trim against the siding Fasten Repeat this on the other side Continue until secure ...

Page 6: ... door Keep even with the edge of the door Install 4 screws as shown over joints Next Install panel I Keep the top wall level and push in at the bottom Pull in and fasten by the door Install panel J Measure between the door fom 2x3 to 2x3 The measurement should be 40 If it is different adjust until it is You may have to loosen the outside walls and move the slightly variation in wood widths ...

Page 7: ...3 34 35 36 Next install panel K which is a small block Again keep the top level and fasten Keep the wall level and fasten trim on the outside Fasten panels L and M to each other Make sure they are even on the bottom Piece may bow slightly Fasten on the top Fasten the trim together ...

Page 8: ...nside of 2x3 Tip You can also check the other wall to see how it is aligned Push in the center before fastening This will take out the bow Fasten the panel Note where the panel is positioned Install the 2 x3 36 brace over joints If you are installing a loft you will have to take this off The loft will then provide support This shows an upside down look at how the trim will fit together Do this to ...

Page 9: ...the other side of 2x6 with trim In the case of an 8x10 and 8x12 there will be an ad ditional piece to install Install the last piece of trim Make sure the inside is even Fasten small blocks on bottom of 2x6 This will provide strength Put truss angles together Note You will have to match the correct angles that match the truss scabs Do not use the rear truss it is shorter ...

Page 10: ...rrect position This is from not fastening the gussets correctly or from bowing wall or other factors This shows an 8x8 An 8x10 and 8x12 will have extra trusses The trusses are positioned every 2 on center or to the middle Install the first sheet of OSB sheeting It will start at the edge of the endwall truss There will be a 1 2 gap between OSB and 2x2 Fasten at the top with the same measurement Fas...

Page 11: ...OSB Continue OSB installation Install the top pieces of OSB Repeat on the other side Install the dripedge which can be purchased at your home improvement store You can then use tin snips or sidecuts to cut the dripedge so it fits over the angles of the roof Fasten with 3 4 roofing nails Continue drip edge installation ...

Page 12: ...h with a striaght blade and a hook blade Cut tabs off of the shingles and install a starter strip Notice the glue strips toward the bottom Fasten with 3 4 roofing nails Continue installing shingles in a staggered fashion Keep installing shingles all the way to the top You will need to cut some tabs to this shape to be used for the ridge cap Install the ridge cap on the top as shown Use 7 8 roofing...

Page 13: ...all small pieces of siding beneath the fire engine door Keep even with the floor Place the space bar by the edge Install left door using spacer bar to provide the correct spacing And install door stops as shown Close the door and mark around the door stops top and bottom Use 5 16 bit to drill holes for the door stops to slide into ...

Page 14: ... Install shutters and other pieces around window as shown Install the Firehouse USA and Engine 1 sign and the bell Install the corner trim using small white nails Be careful to not wrinkle the corners when installing Tip do one side while pressing in than do the other side Make sure you have installed the small piece of siding under door Place spacer bar by edge fasten with the screw temporarily ...

Page 15: ...ttle Cottage Co Page 14 79 80 81 82 Install the bottom part of the door Install the top piece of the door trim Install the top of the door centering it between the top door trim and the bottom half of the door Install latch Your Firehouse is complete ...

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