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48. 

One the Metal Roof is spaced correctly from side-to-side and top-to-bottom, lift 3 panels 

up and run a bead of caulking down the overlapping seams of each panel to seal the joints. 
Place panels down one by one once seam is caulked. You will likely need assistance from a 
helper for this step. Caulk each seam.

Bead of caulking

49. 

Using 

8 - 2” Metal Screws

 and 

1/4” Nut Driver

 (included), partially secure Metal Roof 

Panels to 2nd row of battens from top. Only fasten screws halfway so that Metal Roof Hangers 
can be removed. Metal screw is self-tapping, screw into center of Battens at peak of Roof  
panels.

Important Metal Roof Hangers 
will be removed in Step 50.

50. 

Before fully securing roof panels, remove Metal Roof Hangers from Roof.

Important: Remove Metal Roof Hangers.

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Summary of Contents for 8x12 SpaceMaker

Page 1: ... geographical location If heavy or wet snowfall occurs it is advisable to sweep snow off roof frequently If the product is elevated any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer s responsibility and should be abided by In areas with high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to install the structure securely to the ground Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws ...

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: ...d 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 2 1 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 19 wheelbarrows 25 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 mo...

Page 4: ...1 4 Soffits 3 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 Roof Gussets angle cut on ends 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 Facia Nailing Strips Roof 12 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 49 1 4 Roof Batten Outside 8 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 Roof Batten Middle 12 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 14 1 8 Batten Spacers 8 61 long x 39 wide Metal Roof Panels 3 60 long 13 wide Metal Ridge Caps Several Pcs Foam Enclosure for Metal Roof E Trim Miscellaneous Section Outer Wall Trim 10 1 2 x...

Page 5: ... 31 1 2 x 72 Left Side Door 1 31 1 2 x 72 Right Side Door 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 68 Interior Top 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 Miscellaneous 1 Metal Window Insert 1 Window Trim Pkg 1 24 1 16 angle cut 3 23 square cut 1 Flower Box Kit 1 Spare Wall Siding 2 Spare Shingles use to shim door et...

Page 6: ...ls Brush 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 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 stai...

Page 7: ... x 6 Floor Joist Frames Large 45 1 2 x 75 x 3 Floor Joist Frames Small 45 1 2 x 21 x 3 Hardware Steps 1 6 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 58 total A Floor Section Plywood Floor Large 3 Floor Joist Frames Large 3 Floor Runners 10 Plywood Floor Small 3 Concrete Pad optional foundation method Floor Joist Frames Small 3 Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Floor Section Identify all parts prior to start...

Page 8: ...ll be 136 1 2 wide x 96 deep 5 Complete all large and small frame attachments Screw each completed section together with 8 2 1 2 Screws Front of Shed You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 Screws per section 96 136 1 2 6 When completed your floor footprint should be 136 1 2 wide x 96 deep T...

Page 9: ...p the floor over and place on your foundation 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 Note The floor will be flipped over and the floor runners will sit on your foundation It is important to note that having a level foundation is critical Choosing a foundation will vary between regions Typical fo...

Page 10: ...ws Use screws every 16 push plywood together at seams Front Completed Floor configuration 11 Position all Large Small Plywood Floor pieces on top of completed floor joists The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than Floor framing Keep Plywood seams tight Parts Steps 11 12 Plywood Floor Large 45 3 8 x 74 7 8 x 3 Plywood Floor Small 45 3 8 x 20 7 8 x 3 Hardware Steps 11 12 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 70 total ap...

Page 11: ... Wall Panels 7 Door Header Long 1 Bottom Wall Plates 7 Door Headers Short 2 13 Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their location On Standard Kits there are 7 Solid Wall Panels and 2 Narrow Wall Panels and 1 Window Wall Panel Make sure to position panels right side up so water is directed away from and not into shed Look at window wall panel to compare and determine proper wall po...

Page 12: ... shed 2 x 3 w a l l f r a m e Flush with Floor Framing 1 2 overhang Important Make sure all walls are aligned in their upright position If not water may leak into your shed Unsure if panel is facing up or down Compare solid wall siding to window wall siding and match orientation 15 Starting at Rear Corner position a Solid Side Wall panel on top of Plywood Floor The Wall Panel bottom framing will s...

Page 13: ...el in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists and plywood floor Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 When positioned correctly attach both Rear Wall panel studs together as shown Do Not Attach Walls To Floor Until Step 23 Side Wall Rear Wall Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking not included in kit ...

Page 14: ...all attachments as per Steps 15 17 Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Front of Shed Side Wall Panel will sit flush with Floor framing at Front of Shed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...ls Complete both sides Parts Vertical Door Jambs 1 1 2 x 3 3 8 x 73 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 8 total Flush to tip of Bevel Flush with Narrow Wall stud on inside 19 Position and attach both Narrow Walls as per Steps 15 18 Parts Narrow Walls 12 x 73 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...rt 2 x 3 3 8 x 6 1 2 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Notch to front and on top Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Notch to front and on top Pilot Hole first Sits flush with inside of Wall framing 22 Attach Long Door Header to Vertical Door Jambs and Narrow Walls with 2 2 1 2 Screws per side Position the notch on the top facing the front as per Step 21 Pre drill to prevent splitting Parts Doo...

Page 17: ...s are not within 1 4 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install roof section Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking not included in kit 159 7 8 159 7 8 Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists Pilot Hole first 6 4 24 Position Rear Top Plates on top of wall studs so they are flush on the inside Together the plates should be ce...

Page 18: ... fit Parts Triangular Gable Half Walls x 4 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total 25 Next attach the Side Wall Top Plates The Side Wall Top Plates are angle cut down the length Once again position Top Plates on wall frame so they are flush Side Wall Top Plates will fit between Front Rear Plates Attach with 4 2 Screws per plate Complete all other Side Front Top Plate attachments the same Toll Free 1 88...

Page 19: ... 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 line up see diagram above Hardware S3 2 Screws x 4 total Flashing overhangs on outside Use a straight edge to check that angle of Gable l...

Page 20: ...her set of Ridge Boards the same Position metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards Parts Ridge Boards Long 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 84 x 2 Ridge Boards Short 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 52 1 2 x 2 Hardware SS2 3 4 Screws x 16 total Y9 Ridge Board Connector x 2 total Roof Rafters 9 per side 18 Tot Ridge Boards 4 84 52 1 2 long Soffits 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 68 1 4 Metal Ridge Board Connector Roof Gussets 3 Rafter Bracke...

Page 21: ...easure and position interior Rafters as illustrated below When positioned correctly attach Ridge Board to remaining Rafters with 2 2 Screws Rafter end 31 Attach end of a Soffit flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 Screws per Rafter end Drill pilot holes in Soffit to prevent splitting Complete both outside Rafter Soffit connec tions first Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrate...

Page 22: ...s Gable Notch Ridge Board Rafter 33 Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Rafter should rest on gable framing Soffit Ridge Board 32 Flip Rafter Section over so Soffit is facing down Starting with one side lift completed Rafter Section up and place on gable framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com ...

Page 23: ...rtant If there is a gap between Ridge Boards have a helper push the Side Walls closer together from outside Walls should be 91 apart at top from inside of wall plate to opposite wall plate To completely secure Ridge Boards place 1 1 4 Screws into any of the remaining metal Ridge Board Connector holes Complete both sides Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 20 total approx Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoo...

Page 24: ...eting Gable attachment Hardware S3 2 Screws x 14 total 37 With both Ridge Boards connected completely secure rear Gable framing to rear walls and rafters Use 4 2 Screws per Rafter Use an additional 6 2 Screws to secure Gable to wall Note you may have to remove the 2 temporary screws in Gable from Step 27 and reposition Gable for best fit prior to completing Gable attachment Hardware S3 2 Screws x ...

Page 25: ...2 Screws 1 1 4 Screw 2 Screws 2 Screw 2 Screw 41 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 Have two helpers hold the Side Walls at the top from the outside of shed to keep the inside to inside measurement between the Top Plates at 91 Hard...

Page 26: ...side 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 49 1 4 x 16 Roof Batten Middle 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 8 Batten Spacers 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 14 1 8 x 12 Hardware Steps 42 46 S2 1 1 4 Screws x40 total D Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Rafter Section Identify all parts prior to starting Batten Spacers 12 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 14 1 8 Metal Roof Panels 8 61 long x 39 wide Metal Ridge Caps 3 60 long Roof Batten O...

Page 27: ...o complete remaining 2 rows of Roof Battens Place Batten Spacers between each row Complete opposite side in the same manner 44 Locate 2nd row of Roof Battens Place Batten flush against Batten Spacers Ends of Batten should line up as the 1st row did in Step 42 Attach each Batten as per Step 42 Batten Spacers Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...s 60 long x 3 Foam Roof Enclosures Several Pieces Hardware Steps 46 55 Metal Roof Screw 3 8 x2 x 36 total Metal Ridge Cap Screws 5 16 x 7 8 x 12 total Metal Roof Hanger x 4 total 47 Overhang the Metal Roof Panels past the Battens on the sides by approximately 1 Adjust panels side to side to achieve desired width Overall width past the Battens can vary from 1 3 depending on your preference The over...

Page 29: ...g 49 Using 8 2 Metal Screws and 1 4 Nut Driver included partially secure Metal Roof Panels to 2nd row of battens from top Only fasten screws halfway so that Metal Roof Hangers can be removed Metal screw is self tapping screw into center of Battens at peak of Roof panels Important Metal Roof Hangers will be removed in Step 50 50 Before fully securing roof panels remove Metal Roof Hangers from Roof ...

Page 30: ...of panel and batten 52 Using 16 2 Metal Screws and 1 4 Nut Driver secure Metal Roof Panels down to lower two rows of Battens Leave the top row unsecured for now to secure Ridge Cap later in Step 55 Tighten screws in middle row that were partially secured in Step 49 Screw into center of Battens 53 Repeat Steps 46 52 to complete opposite side of Metal Roof Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingt...

Page 31: ...roof pan els Foam Enclosures prevent moisture from coming in through the top of your shed 55 Place 3 Metal Ridge Caps onto apex of roof Evenly space from to back of your shed Ridge Caps will overlap each other Overhang the Ridge Caps approximately 1 2 past each end When Metal Ridge Caps are positioned secure with 16 2 Metal Roof Screws 8 per side Screw into center of final Batten Screws are self t...

Page 32: ...plete the Miscellaneous Section Identify all parts prior to starting Filler Trim 4 Vertical Door Trim 2 Door Pull Handle Exterior Drop Latch Left and Right Doors Door Hinges 6 Facia Nailing Strips 4 Wide Corner Trim 4 Corner Trim 4 Front Horizontal Gable Trim 2 Window Trim Kit 1 Window Insert 1 Flower Box Kit 1 Bottom Skirting 10 Side Wall Vertical Door Narrow Trim 6 Horizontal Door Trim 1 Narrow ...

Page 33: ...ting Bevel 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 10 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 40 total 58 Attach Filler Trim to each corner side wall Align Filler Trim so it sits flush with the bottom of the last piece of Wall siding Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Filler Trim 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total front skirting Thicker at Butt side skirting Flush to bot...

Page 34: ...Wide Corner Trim with bottom of Corner Trim Corner Trim will cap the Wide Corner Trim Do a dry run in each corner before attaching to confirm positioning Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Complete other front corner the same Parts Steps 60 61 Corner Trim 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 79 x 4 Wide Corner Trim 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 82 x 4 Hardware Steps 60 61 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 64 total Corner Trim Wid...

Page 35: ...re each piece Parts Rear Horizontal Gable Trim Bevel 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 43 1 4 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 10 total 61 Trim out rear corners with remaining pieces of Corner Trim and Wide Corner Trim Align and attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece as per Step 60 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 35 ...

Page 36: ... each Drip Cap with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 4 total 65 Attach Side Wall Narrow Trim where wall panels come together and leave a seam Position trim equally on wall seam and tight underneath Soffit and Rafter Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Parts Side Wall Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total Parts...

Page 37: ...2 1 2 x 77 1 2 x 1 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 8 total Fit Door Trim tight underneath Drip Cap Flush with Door Jamb 67 Attach Vertical Door Trim on both sides of the doorway Position flush with Door Jamb and tight under the lip of the Drip Edge Secure with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Vertical Door Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Toll Free ...

Page 38: ...ails x 9 total Square Cut Facia Angled Facia Angled Facia caps Square Cut Facia 69 Position Rear Facia angle cut on ends and Side Facia square cut ends in corner Line Facia up so angle cut Facia caps square cut Facia Attach angled Facia to Nailing Strip with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Gap where facia boards come together at peak will be covered in Step 71 Do a dry run using Side Facia to he...

Page 39: ...lates where Front Rear Facias meet at the peak Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Attach Facia Detail Plates to cover seams where Side Facia pieces meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Attach Horizontal Gable Detail Plates to cover seams where Horizontal Gable Trims meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Pentagon Facia Plates 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 8 x 2 Facia Det...

Page 40: ...74 Left Side Door 31 1 2 x 72 x 1 Right Side Door 31 1 2 x 72 x 1 Hardware Steps 72 74 Y1 Tee Hinges x 6 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 6 total SB2 2 Black Screws x 30 total 73 Next position and secure the Double Doors Starting with Right Side Door position so there is a 1 2 gap on bottom and approximately 3 8 on the side Use a spare Shingle to shim door in place at the bottom Secure hinges to Door ...

Page 41: ... 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 Horizontal Door Stop 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 68 x 1 Vertical Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 12 total 76 Close both doors and align so doors are straight Attach Door Threshold with 4 2 Screws centering between doorway Parts Door Thr...

Page 42: ...black screws Hardware Y6 Cane Bolt x 1 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 6 total 79 Attach Door Handles and Exterior Black Drop Latch to door Attach Drop Latch as illustrated above with 5 2 Black Screws 1 3 4 Black Screw Note how female part of Drop Latch is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position Drop Latch correctly Attach each Door Handle with 4 3 4 Black Screws ensure screws conn...

Page 43: ...ched caulk the triangular gap between the Insert s outside flange and the siding Also put a bead of caulking horizontally at top of window where the flange and siding meet This additional caulking will also will reduce the chances of moisture entering into your shed 82 Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Window trim has a small...

Page 44: ...indow trim and secure with 2 2 Screws Screw from inside of box into the center Window Wall stud Attach second screw 2 underneath first screw and once again into the wall stud Parts Flower Box Kit x 1 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 2 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 44 ...

Page 45: ...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...

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