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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.

01PTPOT0806-V1

8x6 Pressure Treated Pottng Shed 

2mm Drill bit

x2

Winter = High Moisture = Expansion

Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction

All buildings 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

Mercia Garden Products Limited, 

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.

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. 

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 treat-

ment 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

For ease of assembly, you 

will need a tape measure to 

check dimensions of 

components.

Pressure Treated Timber

Pressure treating is a chemical process which helps to protect wood against adverse weather which could 

lead to rot or insect damage.

The most common chemicals used to pressure treat wood are 

Alkaline Copper Quaternary

 (

ACQ

), 

Copper Azole

 (

CA

), and 

Micronized Copper Quaternary

 (

MCQ

).

Safety: Always wear gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when handling wood. Due to chemicals in 

pressure treated wood, never burn its sawdust or scraps; instead dispose in a landfill.

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Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

             

General Instructions

Summary of Contents for 01PTPOT0806-V1

Page 1: ...ually 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 an...

Page 2: ...Panel Trim 12X45X1004mm QTY 2 S1245 1004MM Glazed Roof Fascia 12X88X1272mm QTY 2 S1288 G 1272MM Bench Support Frame 27X44X958mm QTY 1 F2744 958MM Angled cut cover trim 12X45X2046mm QTY 2 S1245 G 2046M...

Page 3: ...and into the framing behind 1 13 30 Pre Assembly Step 1 Place floor on a firm and level base ensure base has suitable drainage free from areas where standing water can collect See front page on base...

Page 4: ...ng step 2 method Place the gable tops into position as shown in diagram and fix using 50mm screws 15 x 50mm screws 50mm screw 11 10 6 Pre drill hole 16 x 16mm black screws 3 x 70mm screws Step 6 Place...

Page 5: ...70mm screws as shown 4 x 40mm screws 9 x 70mm screws 40mm screw 70mm screw 7 Step 7 Pre drill hole Step 8 Fix roof strip to back of each panel against end as shown using 30mm screws 8 x 30mm screws 30...

Page 6: ...acks 25 Step 11 Fix fascias using 40mm screws Pre drill holes to avoid splitting Ensure to the trap the felt between the fascia and building 24 x 40mm screws 40mm screw 15 24 24 23 23 Pre drill hole 1...

Page 7: ...tep 15 Place the remaining bench support on the inside of the bench at the centre and fix against bench framing using 40mm screw Then at the bottom attach support block to frame and to the floor using...

Page 8: ...s to top and bottom of the door using 16mm black screw 28 16mm black screw 30mm screw 10 x 30mm screws 2 x 16mm black screws 27 Pre drill hole It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treatment immediately...

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