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8x4 SpaceSaver Garden Shed  

Bevel Model with Plywood Roof 

Assembly Manual

Revision #1.8 

September 19, 2022

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. 

Thank you for purchasing 
an 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden  
Shed. Please take the time  
to identify all the parts prior  
to assembly.

Please be aware that it is the 
customers’ sole responsibility 
to acquire the necessary 
building permits and or obtain 
approval from their local 
county, municipality or HOA 
prior to purchasing. Generally, 
shed structures under 100 
square feet do not require 
permits in most jurisdictions 
in the United States and 
Canada. 

Optional door 
configuration

Summary of Contents for 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden Shed Bevel Model with Plywood...

Page 1: ...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 Thank you for purchasing an 8x4 SpaceSaver Garden Shed...

Page 2: ...cide on the type of founda on you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers You can nd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manua...

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 1 0 Cubic Yards of gravel requir...

Page 4: ...8 42 D Miscellaneous Section Skirting Trim Door Facia Misc Parts 6 x 4 x 45 Bottom Skirting Bevel Siding Steps 44 47 8 7 8 x 2 x 36 Corner Filler Trims 2 7 8 x 2 x 10 Rear Center Corner Filler Trims S...

Page 5: ...vided Ladder Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bit Drop Latch Utility Knife 2 1 2 1 1 4 3 4 90 Metal Bracket x 8 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nail...

Page 6: ...s 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 P...

Page 7: ...1 2 x 72 as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position Position Joist so flush with framing 2 When correctly p...

Page 8: ...people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor Note The floor will be flipped over and floor runners will sit on your foundation It is important to note that having...

Page 9: ...all panel with 3 2 1 2 screws Position so plates are flush with framing Note Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing Keep plywood seams tight Important Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs with 1...

Page 10: ...ot align wall siding to floor Align wall plate to outside of plywood floor When positioned correctly locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner Wall Plate Flush with plywood floor Do not align wa...

Page 11: ...tly attach both wall panel studs together as per Step 12 with 3 2 1 2 screws 14 With Rear Wall Panel in place position other side wall panel on floor as per Step 10 11 Rear Wall Panel 15 Secure side w...

Page 12: ...pening Door Jambs Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 12 16 Once again position the 2x3 wall plate so it sits flush on floor and siding overhangs When...

Page 13: ...with 4 2 1 2 screws On window side screw about 1 from end of header at angle into window wall framing Pilot hole first Dado cut on edge Jamb flush with siding butt Jamb flush with top of narrow wall...

Page 14: ...o back 24 With Angled Wall Extender and Side Wall aligned correctly secure together from the inside with 4 2 1 2 screws 25 Complete opposite Angled Wall Extender positioning and attachment as per Step...

Page 15: ...of extender overlapping that of the rear wall Siding of Extension Wall Siding of rear wall 27 With 2x3 wall framing aligned attach Wall Extender to both the Angled Wall Extender framing and the rear...

Page 16: ...parts prior to starting Rear Soffits 2 Rafters 6 Front Soffits 2 90 Metal Bracket 8 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 16 30 To complete Wall Section...

Page 17: ...ith with 4 2 1 2 screws B Front Soffit A Screw center rafters together with 4 2 1 2 screws Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 17 Rear Soffit Boards 2...

Page 18: ...re vent splitting Measure and attach interior Rafters as illustrated on previous page Measure and attach remaining Soffit Rafter connections using 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter soffit Front Soffit Rear So...

Page 19: ...side rafters properly secured completely secure remaining interior rafters using 8 3 Screws Screw into rafters from inside of Header on an angle at front of shed and from inside of Extension Wall Fram...

Page 20: ...recessed 1 8 back from rafter end 39 With panels positioned correctly attach to rafters with 6 1 1 4 screws 40 Position 48 wide x 21 3 4 deep plywood on rear rafters tight against front plywood Posit...

Page 21: ...tach with 3 1 1 2 finishing nails to top wall framing There are left right top siding pieces Use rough surface side out 41 Once rear plywood is positioned correctly attach with 6 1 1 4 screws as per S...

Page 22: ...ear Side Skirting 6 Full Door 2 Black Tee Hinge 3 Door Hardware Vertical Door Trim 2 Front Rear Facia Detail Plate Front Facia 2 44 Attach Bottom Skirting 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 bevel around the base of...

Page 23: ...8 x 2 1 2 x 36 Fillers are essentially nailing strips and will not be visible once additional corner trims are attached later Rear Skirting Gap Side Skirting Skirting meets flush in center Corner Fil...

Page 24: ...er Step 49 There is an additional 10 long Rear Center Corner Filler Trim that you will need to center and attach as well using 2 1 1 2 nails Gap to be covered Wall Siding Rear Center Corner Filler Tri...

Page 25: ...locate a Side Front Corner Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 80 and a Front Corner Trim 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 79 Refer to Horizontal Door Trim in Step 61 as a guide for positioning the Vertical Corner Trim Side Front Corne...

Page 26: ...ttach with Black 3 4 and 2 screws 56 To completely trim out rear corners locate Side Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 3 4 and Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 88 3 4 Align and attach as per Step 58 T...

Page 27: ...at the bottom Using 2 black screws secure bottom hinge to Door Trim Hint Do not attach all the 2 screws until the door is positioned correctly You can use a Screw Driver to tighten screws completely s...

Page 28: ...e Facia and then attach the front with 6 1 1 2 finishing nails Attach side with 5 1 1 2 nails securing them into the nailing plate closer to the top of the side facia board Attach next piece of Front...

Page 29: ...ath door header flush to edges on inside as shown above Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails 32 door stop Lower interior door stop 67 Attach upper and lower Vertical Interior Door Stops as per Step 66...

Page 30: ...siding meet This additional caulking will also will reduce the chances of moisture entering into your shed 70 Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 1 1 2 finishin...

Page 31: ...prior to securing with screws to prevent wood splitting Drill shallow pilot hole only since the screw is only 3 4 long 71 Assemble Flower Box with Assembly Instructions included with this Manual on P...

Page 32: ...of Side Wall Framing Use Door Header 45 1 2 long to align Jamb Jamb will overhang floor at bottom Jamb overhangs floor by 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 Optional Door Trim 76 Attach Door Header as per Step 21 Doo...

Page 33: ...ps 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...

Page 34: ...me Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copie...

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