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01DTGRODB1008-V4

10x8 Groundsman Dutch Barn

2mm Drill bit

x2

Winter = High Moisture = Expansion

Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction

All building’s should be 

erected by two adults

For ease of assembly, you 

MUST

 pilot drill all screw 

holes and ensure all screw 

heads are countersunk.

For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215

Sutton On Trent, 

Newark, 

Nottinghamshire, 

NG23 6QN

www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk

CAUTION

Every effort has been made during the 

manufacturing process to eliminate the 

prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the 

timber.  You are strongly advised to wear gloves 

when working with or handling rough sawn 

timber.

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

             

General Instructions

BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 

- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed. 

- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including  a Phillips screw-

driver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer and a Drill with 2mm bit.

- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly. 

LOCATION FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING

A minimum of 60cm should be left around the perimeter of your garden building to allow access for maintenance, 

annual treatment and to allow air flow around the building.

Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing 

damage to the building.

TIMBER

As with all natural materials, timber can be affected during various weather conditions. For the duration of heavy or 

extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during 

excessive dry spells due to an interior moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be 

helped. It is suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of warm sunshine 

and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow. 

Once your garden building has been installed it will need to be treated as soon as possible and annually to prevent 

the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it. This is required to maintain the anti-rot guarantee. 

Dip Treated buildings - Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof treatment 

to prevent water ingress

Pressure Treated buildings - Require a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress

Log Cabins - Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproofing treatment.

BUILDING A BASE

When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed: 

Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual 

treatment.

Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion.  Refer to diagrams for the base dimensions,  

The base should be slightly smaller than the external measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap 

the base, creating a run off for water. It is also recommended that the floor be at least 25mm above the surrounding 

ground level to avoid flooding.

TYPES OF BASE

- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.

- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.

Whilst all products manufactured  are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens 

products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or 

using this product.

Refer to the instructions pages for your specific product code

**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**

Your building has been dip treated with 

Aquatan

.

Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building as been treated by the correct 

application of Aquatan solution and then allowed to dry.

Aquatan is a decorative finish to colour the wood, which is applied industrially to timber fence panels and 

garden buildings.

Aquatan 

undiluted

 contains:

 boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl 

sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.

REGISTER FOR YOUR

ANTI-ROT

GUARANTEE TODAY

PLEASE SCAN HERE:

Measure 

under the 

head

Measure 

overall

length

 Screws & Nails

 Bolts

To identify the 

fixings required 

for each step use a 

measuring tape.

For ease of assembly, you 

will need a tape measure to 

check dimensions of 

components.

Summary of Contents for 01DTGRODB1008-V4

Page 1: ...treated as soon as possible and annually to prevent the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it This is required to maintain the anti rot guarantee Dip Treated buildings Require a preservative...

Page 2: ...ransportation blocks from the bottom of each panel before beginning assembly Each Panel should have two blocks 20mm Screw x22 PI 07 0191 P 2 01DTGRODB1008 V4 Overall Dimensions Length 3055mm Width 259...

Page 3: ...No 11 up to the assembled gable ensuring the bottom of the strip lines up with the underneath of the door panel framing as shown in the illustration and fix in place using 40mm screws 6x40mm Screws P...

Page 4: ...d fix in place using 40mm screws 6x40mm Screws Pre drill hole 40mm screw a a Pre drill hole Pre drill hole Step 7 Place the window strip 13mm No 16 above the gap in the window panel and fix into place...

Page 5: ...and first plain side onto the floor No 7 and fix in place Fix the corners with 50mm screws Do not secure the building to the floor until the roof is fixed 3x50mm Screws a b Pre drill hole 50mm screw...

Page 6: ...raming sits into the cut out sections and rest on the framing Fix each sml roof section to the gable using 7x30mm screws per roof panel 14x30mm Screws Pre drill hole 30mm screw Rafter Roof panel 9 9 5...

Page 7: ...aming 24x40mm Screws Pre drill hole 40mm screw Pre drill hole 20mm screw Step 18 Fix the barge boards No 16 No 17 to the front of the building using 3x20mm screws per board 9x20mm Screws 17 17 16 30mm...

Page 8: ...drill hole 30mm screw 21 Pre drill hole 20mm screw Step 21 Fix the casement stay No 26 to the window then align the fixings to the window panel Ensure the casement stay fits onto the fixings before s...

Page 9: ...el and instructions for future reference It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treatment immediately after the building has been assembled AFTER TREATMENT score around protective cover on glazing and ca...

Page 10: ...2 1 3 4...

Page 11: ...1 2 REGISTER FOR YOUR ANTI ROT GUARANTEE TODAY PLEASE SCAN HERE...

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