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Little Cottage Co.

PO Box 455

Berlin, OH 44610

330-893-4212

www.cottagekits.com

© 2008-2009 Little Cottage Co. 

Precut Value Shed Manual

Gambrel Barn

®

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

Summary of Contents for Gambrel Barn

Page 1: ...30 893 4212 www cottagekits com 2008 2009 Little Cottage Co Precut Value Shed Manual Gambrel Barn Tools Needed Cordless Drill 12V or higher 2 Square Drive Bit Hammer 6 Step Ladder Tape Measure Square...

Page 2: ...essary to complete your storage shed Refer to your buy list for specific contents which will vary by unit Start at the corner and use the square to make sure the corner is flush and fasten with 3 nail...

Page 3: ...l and layout wall as shown Fasten the wall with 3 nails as shown Next install the Smartside siding Make sure the top and sides are flush as shown and secure with 2 nails Make sure that you always fast...

Page 4: ...16 17 18 Make sure the OSB top plate is flush on the bottom side Lay wall to the side as shown Build next wall as shown Continue installing smartside making sure all is flush Make sure that you alway...

Page 5: ...8 2009 Little Cottage Co Page 4 19 20 21 22 23 24 Install 5 8 CDX as shown Lay wall to the side as shown Next locate the back wall plates and studs as shown Secure with 3 nails as shown See diagram to...

Page 6: ...x 3 1 2 x 20 OSB temporarily as shown and measure 5 1 2 as shown Secure trusses with 1 1 4 blackheaded screw as shown Now it is ready for gable studs Install the gable studs as shown and secure with 3...

Page 7: ...nails Next layout 2x4 s as shown See diagram for correct measurements Secure 2x4 plates as shown with 3 nails Make sure it is flush Continue fastening the wall as shown Install 2x4 with notch on the...

Page 8: ...e diagram to match truss A B and C Secure with 3 nails Next place the truss as shown and fasten with 1 1 4 blackheaded screw Make sure the truss is flush on top and outside with OSB as shown before fa...

Page 9: ...it is flush on the inside and measure 3 from the plate on the bottom as shown Measure 3 as shown and secure with 2 nails Make sure the Smartside is flush on the inside with the 2x4 as shown and secure...

Page 10: ...e and secure with 2 nails Install the 2 3 4 trim around the door and secure with 2 nails Install the trim block in the center of the header and secure with 2 nails Measure 2 from the edge of the smart...

Page 11: ...56 57 58 59 60 Make sure the rakes are all installed and fastened with 3 nails Remove 2x4 brace as shown top and bottom Remove 7 16 x 3 1 2 x 20 OSB as shown Lay wall on the outside Next locate all tr...

Page 12: ...64 65 66 Continue installing gussets See diagram for more information Pickup the truss and flip around as shown on the next picture Lay truss in place Install gussets on opposite site Continue assembl...

Page 13: ...2009 Little Cottage Co Page 12 67 68 69 70 71 72 Fasten opposite end same as last picture Continue with walls Next install gable wall make sure the walls fit nice and tight fasten with 2 nails every 8...

Page 14: ...e 13 73 74 75 76 77 78 Fasten with 2 nails every 8 Make sure you have 48 in between the door on 8 wide buildings and 60 on 10 and wider buildings Install kick plate Keep flush with floor and fasten wi...

Page 15: ...ge Co Page 14 79 80 81 82 83 84 Hang trusses on the walls Install truss as shown Secure with 3 nails where dotted Put a nail on each side and on the front Next locate OSB sheeting for the roofing Inst...

Page 16: ...9 Little Cottage Co Page 15 85 86 87 88 89 90 Secure with 2 nails as shown Make sure the trusses are 24 on center before fastening Now fasten the top outside corner Continue with OSB Sheeting and fast...

Page 17: ...ge 16 91 92 93 94 95 96 Continue with sheeting Continue with the sheeting Next install aluminum corners and secure with 2 nails Use 2 1 2 blackheaded screw 1 per hinge Fill the rest of the holes with...

Page 18: ...e Co Page 17 97 98 99 100 101 102 Then install the barrel bolt at the top of the door Use your hammer to tap on the barrel bolt to locate the mark Do the same for the top Now use your 5 16 drill bit t...

Page 19: ...This will be fastened with 3 4 nails Fasten with 3 4 nails about every 12 along the entire edge of the building As you secure the drip edge you will need to snip the drip edge to allow to bend along t...

Page 20: ...he top of the starter shingles with the chalk line and attach Continue as shown Continue to install shingles in a staggered fashion Continue attaching shingles to the top of the roof section staggerin...

Page 21: ...Precut Value Shed Manual Gambrel Barn Construction Manual 2008 2009 Little Cottage Co Page 20 115 116 Complete caps as shown Your finished product...

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