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6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed 

Assembly Manual  

Finger Jointed with Cedar Roof 

Version #4 

Nov1, 2021

 
 
 
 
Thank you for purchasing 
a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed.  
Please take the time to identify  
all the parts prior to assembly.   
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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. 
 
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include: 
 
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the 
snow off the roof(s).  
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's  
responsibility, and should be abided by.  
-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.  

 
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Manufacturing Ltd. and any Authorized Dealers 
free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

1-888-658-1658                        www.outdoorlivingtoday.com            [email protected]

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In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply 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. 

Summary of Contents for 6x6 Maximizer

Page 1: ...elevated any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer s responsibility and should be abided by 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 Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Manufacturing Ltd and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability fo...

Page 2: ...any to ensure there are no gas or electric lines buried in the area before digging Decide 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 requ...

Page 3: ... 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 1 0 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 9 wheelbarrows 12 patio pavers 8 x 8 or larger Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists Patio paver stones are widely available from most landscape stores 70 75 6 Deep 82 87 4 4...

Page 4: ...ght Roof Panels 41 Shingles overhanging plywood on right side 3F 4 Roof Facia Cleats 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 42 3G 6 Long Roof Filler Shingles 3H 2 Short Roof Filler Shingles 3I 12 Roof Ridge Caps 3J 4 Miscellaneous Trim Section 2 3 4 x 4 3 8 x 79 Door Trim 4A 1 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 64 Front Bottom Skirting 4B 6 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 3 4 Side and Rear Bottom Skirting 4C 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 Rear Filler Trim 4D 2 1 2 x 4 ...

Page 5: ... PACKAGE 2 1 2 2 1 1 4 2 3 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nail Square Drive Bit 3 A 1 Pc F 250 Pcs J 26 Pcs C 124 Pcs I 38 Pcs E 130 Pcs B 164 Pcs D 30 Pcs Simpson Strong Tie G 8 Pcs 7 8 Shingle Nail N 30 Pcs Black Headed Black Headed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 5 Door Handle K 2 Pcs Exterior Barrel Bolt L 1 Pc Tee Hinge H 6 Pcs Cane Bolt M 1 Pc Single ...

Page 6: ...h off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularily Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting Staining Your cedar shed if left untreated will weather to a silvery grey colour 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 7: ...ote Floor Footprint is 70 wide x 75 deep Concrete Pad optional foundation method 1 Lay out one Floor Frame Section Part 1A and Floor Joists 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 Part 1B as illustrated above Space joists equally in floor frame section flush with framing Flush with framing Floor Joists 4 pcs Part 1B Floor Joists Front Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com P...

Page 8: ...as shown below Screw sections together with 8 2 1 2 screws Part B Alternate screw location Use a wood clamp to keep frames together while screwing 5 When completed your floor footprint should be 70 wide x 75 deep You can find the Square Drive Bit Part A for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag Front 70 Door goes on 70 side Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingt...

Page 9: ...al in both directions to confirm square Both should be approximately 102 1 2 Adjust floor if necessary Concrete slab foundation Foundations 6 Attach Floor Runners 3 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 70 Part 1C to completed floor frames There are 3 floor runners per 70 side Use 8 2 1 2 Screws Part B per runner 7 Make sure runners are flush with outside and front and rear floor framing but not overhanging 8 Complete ...

Page 10: ...ls 2 pcs Part 2H Door Jamb 2 pcs Part 2C Bottom Wall Plate 6 pcs Part 2B Bottom Wall Plate 12 Carefully lay a Wall Panel Part 2A face down Locate a Wall Plate 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 35 Part 2B and position plate flush with framing and siding Attach to bottom of wall framing with 3 2 1 2 screws Part B Complete all bottom wall plate attachments for remaining walls at this time Door Header Part 2D plywood p...

Page 11: ... floor with the butt of the siding overhanging the floor Note Siding will overhang the floor by approx 7 8 Important initial wall orientation is important If wall not aligned correctly you may experience problems Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel will sit even with outside of floor framing with plywood flooring slightly inset on side of shed Rear Wall Panel Front Side of Shed Door Jamb Door Header...

Page 12: ...t at top and screw in the middle and bottom of framing Screw on a slight angle into the meat of both frames 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second side wall panel in place Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam Caulking not included in kit Side Wall Rear Wall Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Pa...

Page 13: ... per Steps 16 18 Rear Wall panel framing aligned flush with floor framing Side Floor Framing R e a r W a l l 18 Align vertical wall frames of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 2 1 2 screws Part B Locate and position the 2nd rear wall panel into place Rear W all Panels Side Wall Panels Side Wall Panels Gap 2nd Rear Wall Panel Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales ...

Page 14: ...ched filler strip is facing to the outside Position outside of Jamb flush with outside of siding At the floor Jamb should be flush with floor framing 22 Attach Door Jamb to vertical wall stud with 4 2 1 2 screws Complete both Door Jambs When aligning Jambs and Header in Steps 21 23 do a dry run first to confirm spacing Tack jambs with only a few screws initially Jambs should be 64 apart when measu...

Page 15: ...t on both ends 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 Part 2E on top wall framing Top plate should be evenly spaced from front to back and aligned flush with the inside of top wall framing Attach to framing with 4 2 screws Part E Top Plate aligned flush with inside of wall framing On ends screwing on slight angle provides more strength Front Top Plate butted up against Side Top Plate with angled edge to outside Aligned...

Page 16: ...Framing Confirm 64 Wide between Door Jambs Caulking Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam Caulking not included in kit Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists Important 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 should be approximatel...

Page 17: ...its flush with the inside of the top plate Center from front to rear using a Straight Edge to confirm angle of gable frame and Top Plate line up Adjust gable accordingly From the outside make sure gable flashing overhangs wall siding Gable Frame Straight Edge Gable Flashing 30 Position and temporarily attach 2nd Gable as per Steps 28 29 Wall Framing Gable Wall Temporarily attach gable walls to top...

Page 18: ... 1 2 x 45 Part 3A 1 Ridge Board 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 70 Part 3B and 1 Soffit 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 70 Part 3C Evenly space out Rafters and lay out as illustrated to the left on a flat level surface 3 4 thick Ridge Board 1 2 thick Soffit 45 Long Rafters Right Roof Panels 2 pcs Part 3F Roof Ridge Caps 12 pcs Part 3J Filler Shingles 8 pcs 6 16 l 2 8 1 2 l Parts 3H 3I Roof Facia Cleats 4 pcs Part 3G Toll Free 1 888 ...

Page 19: ...idge Board and Soffit prior to screwing to prevent splitting Soffit Ridge Board Soffit 35 17 1 2 33 Attach end of Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws Part C per rafter end Drill pilot hole in soffit ends to prevent splitting Complete both outside rafter soffit connections first Measure and position interior rafters as illustrated above When positioned correctly attach...

Page 20: ...en rafter section is correctly positioned outside rafters will sit equally on gable framing and soffit will sit approximately 1 8 to 1 4 away from wall panels 36 Slide rafter section up on gable framing until bottom of ridge board slips into gable notch Soffit should sit approx 1 4 away from wall panel Gable Notch R i d g e B o a r d Rafter Rafter should rest on gable framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1...

Page 21: ...Header closer together from outside Before moving on with further steps confirm your shed is square at wall height by checking the diagonal distance of the top walls on the inside In both directions the distance should be approximately 95 1 2 depending on where you measure It is important that both diagonal measurements are approximately equal If not adjust walls until an equal distance is achieve...

Page 22: ... with 4 1 1 4 Screws Part C evenly spaced Attach remaining cleats to panels The cleat provides for a greater nailing surface later when you attach side facia Roof Plywood flush with rafter end 1 screw at bottom row of shingles only 42 The Roof Gusset 1 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 48 Part 3D is positioned on center rafter Use level to square gusset and attach to rafter with 4 1 1 4 screws Part C Pilot hole Gusse...

Page 23: ...ch filler and roof above exposure line with 1 2 1 2 Screw Part B Only attach first long filler shingle at this point 1 screw at top into ridge board 47 Position and attach front side roof panels as per Steps 44 46 If Roof Panels do not align check square of shed at top wall and adjust to square if necessary 1 screw in each panel above exposure line Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday c...

Page 24: ...til half roof is complete From opposite side position and attach ridge caps as described above Score cut 1 ridge cap to 12 or to fit in the center of roof Attach center cap with 4 7 8 Shingle Nails Part N 9 from end 8 8 Important Butt thick end of Ridge Cap will be facing towards the outside of shed 49 Slide in next long filler shingle and attach with 2 2 1 2 screws Part B as per Step 48 Slide in ...

Page 25: ...ng from exploded drawing Interior Cane Bolt Door Stops Door Threshold Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Miscellaneous Section Identify all parts prior to starting Rear Filler Trim 2 pcs Part 4D Front Bottom Skirting Part 4B Side Facia 4 pcs Part 4K Tee Hinges 6 pcs Part H Solid Door L R Parts 4N 4O Door Hardware Pull Handle Barrel Bolt Parts K L Door Trim 2 pcs Part 4A Above Doo...

Page 26: ...ear Bottom Skirting 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 3 4 Part 4C with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F per piece 54 Locate both 3 4 x 4 3 8 x 79 Door Trims Part 4A Position a Trim so it covers the Door Jambs and is flush with the inside of it Secure with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F per piece Flush with inside of Door Jamb Doo r Jam b Gap Note All Trim Facia and Bottom Skirting pieces will be positioned rough fac...

Page 27: ...ith 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Door Trim 4A will cap side trim as shown above 60 Attach Horizontal Gable Trims 4 pcs 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 37 7 8 Part 4H with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F per piece Position over gable and wall seam Make sure gable trims covers flashing completely Align even with outside of wide trim leaving a slight gap a center Narrow Wide Align trim tight under neath Soffit and Ra...

Page 28: ...ge of plywood roof sheathing and roof cleat with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F 64 Attach Front and Rear Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 79 1 2 Part 4L to ends of rafters with 10 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Front Facia will cap side facia in corners 65 Attach Pentagon Facia Plate Part 4M where Side Facia meet at the peak with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Side Facia Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivin...

Page 29: ... on side 1 2 gap at bottom 68 With door aligned attach door hinge to door trim with 3 2 Black Headed Screws Part I Hint Do not attach all the 2 screws in each hinge until both doors are positioned correctly into place Drill pilot holes in door trim prevent wood from splitting When satisfied with door positioning complete all 2 screws then 2 Black Screws Note illustration of Hinge may not be accura...

Page 30: ...Part 4Q with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Leave small gap to allow for proper door opening and closing Above Door Trim 71 Attach Horizontal Door Stop 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 64 Part 4R with dado facing out tight against door header Align so Dado cut is flush with Header leaving approximately a 1 overhang in the doorway Attach with 6 2 screws Part E Hor Door Stop with Dado cut I n s i d e o f S h e d Tol...

Page 31: ...frame left door from outside using 6 2 screws Part E Position on inside edge of door frame so flange overlaps door frame by 1 Door Flange 72 Attach Door Threshold 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 62 1 2 Part 4S with 4 2 screws Part E 74 Attach front Front Triangular Corner Brackets 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 5 1 2 Part 2G to header and wall frame with 2 2 1 2 screws Part B per piece Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingto...

Page 32: ... Handles Part K with 3 4 Black Screws Part J 2 Screws 2 Screws 3 4 Screw 76 Position Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 Part 4U in each corner screwing into door framing using 6 2 screws Part E Before attaching stop to door check positioning to confirm Door Stop does not bind and adjust accordingly Door Stop Important Drill pilot holes with 1 8 drill bit prior to securing with screws to prevent wood spli...

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