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12x12 Space Maker Garden Shed

with Plywood Roof & AK Siding

Assembly Manual

Revision #1.0

Aug 17, 2021

Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com [email protected]

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Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.

Thank you for purchasing a
12x12 SpaceMaker Garden
Shed from Outdoor Living
Today. Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior
to assembly.

Important Information:

- It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws before
ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area.

- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.

- Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and
repair of any of our products.

- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).

- In high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.

- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.

- In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line
@ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier
replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

- All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manu-
facturing and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included.

- Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your
warranty. Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written
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Roof Area:

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Summary of Contents for 12x12 Space Maker Garden Shed with Plywood Roof & AK Siding

Page 1: ...y liability for improper installation maintenance and repair of any of our products Snow load ratings vary by geographical location If heavy or wet snowfall occurs it is advisable to sweep the snow off the roof s In high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws doors windows and parts are tight In the event of...

Page 2: ...e on the type of foundation you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers You can ﬁnd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual If doing the assembly yourself have all the necessary tools ready to go and in working condition A list of required tools can be found after the parts list One helper is recommended to assist in cons...

Page 3: ...spaced with one at each end of floor frame Saves money on materials easy to level and work with Gravel with Patio Paver Stones Excavate at least 6 deep and 6 wider than floor frame on each side 3 0 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 27 wheelbarrows 35 patio pavers 8 x 8 or larger Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists Patio paver stones ar...

Page 4: ... x 70 Door Header 2 1 2 x 7 1 4 x 70 Door Header Spacer 1 67 long Drip Edge with Bevel Siding attached Top Wall Plates Gables 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 70 3 4 Front Rear Riser Plates 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 Side Riser Plates 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 45 Front Rear Top Plates angle cut ends 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 1 2 Front Rear Top Plates straight cut ends 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 35 3 4 Side Top Plates angle cut edge 2 3 4 x 2...

Page 5: ...gled 4 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 71 1 4 Side Facia 2 9 1 2 x 7 3 8 Pentagon Detail Plates 2 8 x 5 1 2 Facia Detail Plates 4 8 x 4 1 2 Front Rear Detail Plates Miscellaneous 2 31 1 2 x 72 Left Right Doors 1 each 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 68 Interior Horizontal Door Stop 1 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 62 1 2 Door Threshold 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 Interior Door Flange 2 Regular Window Inserts 2...

Page 6: ...its Caulking Gun 2 1 2 2 1 1 4 3 4 2 3 4 Tee Hinge x6 Pull Handle x 2 Ridge Board Connector x 3 Silver Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Black Barrel Bolt 1 1 2 Finishing 400 pcs 245 pcs 39 pcs 505 pcs 24 pcs 23 pcs 650 pcs 2 pcs Black Headed Black Headed Single Rafter Bracket x 6 22 Double Rafter Bracket x 4 22 Y6 Cane Bolt Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorliv...

Page 7: ...sh off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularly Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting Staining Your cedar shed if left untreated will weather to a silvery grey color Painting or staining your structure is highly recommended and will prolong the life of your shed You do not need to wait to paint or stain your shed the wood in your kit has been dried and can be stained or ...

Page 8: ...n ground as illustrated above Position 72 Floor Joists in 75 frames and 63 1 2 Floor Joists in 66 1 2 frames Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Position Joist so flush with framing Flush with framing Floor Runners 5 3 1 2 x 60 Floor Joists 6 3 1 2 x 63 1 2 Floor Joists 6 3 1 2 x 72 Parts Steps 1 3 Floor Joists Large 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 6 Floor Joists Small 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 63 1 2 x 6 Flo...

Page 9: ... Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag 4 Attach each completed section together with 16 2 1 2 screws as illus trated above Hardware Step 4 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 32 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 9 3 Lay out one of each Floor Frames as shown above Attach th 66 1 2 frame to the 75 with 6 2 1 2 screws 18 total Complete 3 sets 136 1 2 ...

Page 10: ... Caution you will need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 10 5 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame There are 2 floor runner pieces per 136 1 2 side and 5 completed runners in total use 6 2 1 2 screws per runner Hardwar...

Page 11: ...ortant Check to confirm that your floor is level prior to proceeding to the next step of wall assembly 141 1 2 182 Front of Shed B Wall Section Solid Wall Panels 9 1 with 2 extra studs Side Riser Plates 4 Side Top Plates 6 Gable Half Walls 4 F R Riser Plates 4 F R Top Plates 6 Narrow Window Wall Panel 2 Door Jambs 2 Door Header Riser 1 Door Header w Spacers 1 Drip Edge w Bevel Siding 1 Toll Free 1...

Page 12: ...id Walls Important Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs with 1 8 drill bit prior to screwing This will make it much easier to attached together Pilot Hole Plate first Parts Step 9 Solid Wall Panels 45 1 2 x 81 3 4 x 9 Bottom Wall Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 9 Hardware Step 9 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 27 total 10 Starting at Rear Corner position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor Make sure panel is fa...

Page 13: ...ll Panel so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor frame Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 Attach rear wall panel studs together as per Step 11 2x3 wall framing flush with outside of floor frame 13 With Position the final Rear Panel on the floor Window Wall Panel Position vertical wall studs together and attach as per Step 11 Important Do not attach walls ...

Page 14: ... Wall Panels At the front of the shed side walls will sit flush with front floor framing Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed 16 Secure remaining two Narrow Window Walls to both front corners of shed Important Remove the marked support block from Narrow Window Walls before installation to reveal notch for Door Header Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sale...

Page 15: ...tep 17 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 8 total Door Jamb sits flush with wall framing and tips of bevel siding 18 Position and attach Door Header Riser to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing Header should fit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Siding Attach with 4 2 1 2 screws Part Step 18 Door Header Riser 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 70 x 1 Hardware Step 18 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Toll Free 1 888 65...

Page 16: ... x 70 x 2 Hardware Step 19 20 S3 2 Screws x 13 total 20 Place assembled Door Header onto Door Header Riser and attach with 7 2 screws 21 Locate Drip Edge with Bevel Siding attached Attach to Door Header Spacer with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part Step 21 Drip Edge w Bevel Siding 67 x 1 Hardware Step 21 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 10 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdo...

Page 17: ...oceeding Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking is included to complete roof only Additional Caulking may be required Caulking Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists 64 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time to confirm your walls are level square and plumb Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner to corner This shou...

Page 18: ...sides of shed Parts Steps 24 Side Riser Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 x 4 Hardware Steps 24 S3 2 Screws x 24 total 25 Position and attach Front Rear Top Plates There are two pieces with angle cut ends and one straight piece per side Attach with 4 1 1 4 screws per piece Complete Front and Rear Parts Steps 25 F R Top Plates Angle 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 45 x 4 F R Top Plates Straight 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 1 2 x 2 ...

Page 19: ...Side plates flush 27 Locate Triangular Gable Half Walls for both sides of shed Align framing and wall siding lap together Screw center wall framing of each piece together with 4 2 1 2 screws Note Prior to attaching try each combination of Gables for best fit Tip of Gables are separate pieces that need to be attached on in Step 28 Parts Steps 27 28 Gable Half Walls x 4 Hardware Steps 27 28 S1 2 1 2...

Page 20: ...n attachment will be completed with an additional 6 screws Screw from the bottom of Gable framing down into Top Wall Plate and Wall Framing Complete Gable positioning and attachment on the other side Hint Use a straight edge to check the angle of the Gable framing and Top Plate Both angles should lineup at 22 5 Attach Gable tip to shed with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails as shown above Flashing overhangs...

Page 21: ...offits C Rafter Section Ridge Boards 68 1 4 2 Ridge Boards 45 1 2 3 Gussets 3 Rafters 18 29 Locate Ridge Boards and attach together using Metal Ridge Board Connectors and 8 3 4 screws evenly spaced on boards per connector Place connector approximately 1 1 4 up from bottom of Ridge Board Total length when con nected is 136 1 2 Complete two Ridge Boards Parts Steps 29 Ridge Boards 3 4 x 9 1 4 x 68 1...

Page 22: ...l S2 1 1 4 Screws x 48 total 31 Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both outside Rafters with 2 2 screws per end Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated above When positioned correctly attach Ridge Board to remaining Rafters with 2 2 screws per rafter end Important Pilot Hole Ridge Board to prevent splitting Completed Ridge Board Important Pilot hole Ridge Board to prevent splitti...

Page 23: ...ews rafter Important Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting Important Pilot hole Soffit to prevent splitting 33 Complete second Rafter section following Steps 30 32 136 1 2 45 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 34 With some helpers flip over each Rafter section so they can be lifted onto the shed Soffits should now be on the ground Prepare to lift onto Wall and Gable Frame Soffits facing the ground ...

Page 24: ...re resting on Top Plate Gable Notch Slide bottom of Ridge Board into notch of Gable Slight gap between Wall and Soffit 36 Lift second Rafter Section up and place on Gable Framing Slide Rafter Section up on framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into Gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall as per Step 35 Bottom of Ridge Board fits in gable notch Ensure Ridge Boards are flush...

Page 25: ...d using a clamp to hold the Ridge Boards together flush while screwing Stagger screw position vertically on Ridge Board to create a stronger connection Complete both sides Important if there is a gap between Ridge Boards try pushing side walls closer together from outside Walls should be 136 1 2 apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate as per Step 40 Hardware Steps 38 S2 1 1 4 Screws x...

Page 26: ...e and then secure 40 Start by attaching one Gusset onto the mid dle Rafters as illustrated Attach only 1 2 screw per side now Important Pilot hole Gussets to prevent splitting Parts Steps 40 41 Gussets 3 4 x 80 x 19 3 4 x 3 Hardware Steps 40 41 S3 2 Screws x 36 total Front Gusset sit 1 4 below Rafter Important Before attaching remaining Gussets recheck the inside to inside wall measure ments are d...

Page 27: ... 42 Y30 Single Rafter Bracket x 6 total Y31 Double Rafter Bracket x 4 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 12 total S3 2 Screws x 36 total 42 Attach all Single and Double Rafter Brackets where Rafters meet Top Wall Plates inside of shed Attach with 2 1 1 4 screws and 2 2 screws per Single Rafter Bracket and 6 2 screws per Double Rafter Bracket 2 Screws 2 Screw 2 Screw 2 Screws 1 1 4 Screw 1 1 4 Screw Toll Free...

Page 28: ...r and 1 8 away from end of rafter Hardware Steps 43 46 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 112 total D Roof Section Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 28 Roof Plywood 48 x 81 1 2 6 Parts Steps 43 46 Roof Plywood 5 8 x 48 x 81 1 2 x 6 Roof plywood 1 8 away from rafter end ...

Page 29: ...osition evenly on rafters 45 Attach 2nd panel as per Step 44 with 9 1 1 4 screws Lift and place 3rd panel onto rafters 46 Attach 3rd panel as per Step 44 with 9 1 1 4 screws Switch sides of roof and repeat Steps 43 46 to secure second half of roof Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...rst Install trim to most visible sides as your skill installing trim improves Double Door with Hardware 1 Reg Windows 2 Reg Windows Trims 2 Wide Corner Trim 4 Bottom Skirting 14 Side Trims 8 Facia Nailing Strips 8 Pentagon Detail Plate 2 Filler Trims 4 Rear Wall Trims 2 Not Pictured Door Stops Top Wall Trims Door Trims 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday ...

Page 31: ...of Shed Side of Shed Rear of Shed 48 Attach Bottom Skirting Bevel below the two front Narrow Window Walls Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Parts Step 48 Bottom Skirting Bevel 7 8 x 4 1 2 x 33 3 4 x 2 Hardware Step 48 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 8 total 49 Attach Bottom Skirting Bevel below the doorway Attach with 6 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Parts Step 49 Bottom Skirting Bevel 7 8...

Page 32: ... thick end of Bevel downwards at top of wall tight against Soffits Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Complete both sides Parts Step 52 Horizontal Gable Trims Bevel 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 3 Rear 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 68 1 2 x 1 Door 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 32 1 4 x 2 Window Walls Hardware Step 52 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 30 total 52 Locate Horizontal Gable Trims for both front and rear of shed Position...

Page 33: ...g Parts Step 54 Wide Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 90 x 4 Hardware Step 54 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 54 Attach Wide Corner Trims over Filler Trims Wide Trim will cap Side Trims Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Wide Trim Side Trim Parts Step 55 Rear Wall Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 85 x 2 Hardware Step 55 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 55 Attach Rear Wall Trims to rear of shed Use ...

Page 34: ...o underside of Battens flush edge to edge Repeat this step on rear of shed Fasten each cleat with 3 1 1 4 screws per piece Parts Step 58 60 F R Facia angled ends 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 81 1 4 x 4 Hardware Step 58 60 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 40 total 58 Attach Front and Rear Facia angle cut on ends to Facia Cleats on front side with 10 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Line up Facia so Facia ends line up wi...

Page 35: ...acia will cap Front and Rear Facia 60 Attach remaining Front Rear Facia pieces to Facia Cleats under Roof Battens with 10 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Once again line up Facia so it is aligned with Rafter ends Do a dry run with Front Rear and Side Facia to confirm positioning prior to attaching 61 Attach remaining Side Facia to roof Rafter ends as per Step 59 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtod...

Page 36: ...rdware provided Note illustration of Hinge may not be accurate The of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three to four depending on model 3 4 Screw 2 Screws 63 Attach Door Hinges to both Left and Right Side Double Doors Position Hinges equally on door trim as shown above and attach with Black 3 4 and 2 screws Parts Steps 63 65 Left Side Door 31 1 2 x 72 x 1 Right Side Door 31 1 2 x 72 x 1 Hard...

Page 37: ...oning complete all 2 Black Screw attachments Note Do not over tighten hinge screws when using screw gun Tighten 3 4 of the way and use a Screw Driver to finish so as not to strip screws 66 Attach Horizontal and Vertical Door Stops to Door Header and Jambs Start with Horizontal Stop first and then complete both Vertical Stops Position so door gap is covered Use 4 2 Screws per piece to secure Parts ...

Page 38: ...Flange 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 x 1 Hardware Step 68 S3 2 Screws x 6 total 69 The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Vertical Door Flange To position Cane Bolt correctly attach to flange first close doors and mark hole to house Cane Bolt Rod Open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1 2 bit Attach Cane Bolt with 3 4 black screws Hardware Step 69 Y6 Cane Bolt x 1 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws...

Page 39: ...ith screws to prevent wood splitting Hardware Step 70 Y3 Door Handles x 2 total Y4 Barrel Bolt x 1 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 9 total SB2 2 Black Screws x 5 total Parts Step 71 Regular Window Inserts x 2 Hardware Step 71 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total 71 Locate Window Inserts Before installing dab caulk in siding channel on both sides and across top of window opening This will prevent water from get...

Page 40: ...it Trim dado sits in flange Parts Step 73 Flower Box Kits x 2 Hardware Step 73 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total 73 Assemble Flower Box Kits with Assembly Instructions included on Page 46 Position completed Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 1 2 screws Screw from inside of box into the center wall stud Attach second screw 2 underneath first screw and once again into the wall stud I...

Page 41: ...aps 3 On a flat surface flip Flower Box on it s rear face Evenly space Brackets and secure through Base Frame and into the Brackets with 2 1 1 4 screws per Bracket Position completed Flower Box beneath window trim and screw from inside of box into the center wall stud with 2 2 screws 2 screws supplied with Base Kit Parts Lists A Base Rear Front Box Frames 3pcs 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 23 B End Cap Frames 2pc...

Page 42: ...ontext such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions statements or actions Note Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product If exposed to the elements the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery gray color If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wo...

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