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8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed 

with Double Door, Finger Jointed 

Siding and Plywood Roof Assembly 

Manual

Revision #1.1 

July 14, 2021

Thank you for purchasing 
an 8x4 GardenSaver Garden  
Shed with Double Doors 
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. 

Stock Code # 
GS84D-FJ-Plywood

In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 with-
in 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 manufacturing 
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 instructions.

 

- Snow load ratings vary by 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, doors, windows and parts are 
   tightly affixed.  

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

Roof Area: 37.5 sqft

Summary of Contents for GS84D-FJ-Plywood

Page 1: ... 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 manufacturing 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 ...

Page 2: ...ide 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 co...

Page 3: ...nd 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 required approximately 9 wheelbarrows 15 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: ...wood for Roof 2 x 48 x 32 Large Plywood for Roof Steps 37 41 2 Rafter Facia Nailing Plates x x 51 Step 42 D Miscellaneous Section Skirting Trim Door Facia Misc Parts 6 x 4 x 45 Bottom Skirting Bevel Siding Steps 43 46 8 x 2 x 36 Corner Filler Trims 2 x 2 x 10 Front Center Corner Filler Trims Steps 47 49 2 x 3 x 77 Vertical Door Trims Steps 50 51 2 x 5 x 79 Rear Corner Trims 2 x 5 x 88 Front Corner...

Page 5: ...crew Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 1 2 Drill Bits Barrel Bolt Utility Knife 2 1 2 1 1 4 3 4 90 Metal Bracket x 8 2 Cane Bolt 1 1 2 Finishing Nail 168 Pcs 140 Pcs 24 Pcs 38 Pcs 245 Pcs Tee Hinge x 6 Black Headed Black Headed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...anel Small gap between bevel siding and window trim Dab of caulking Strip of roofing paper over apex of roof panels Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 6 Routine Maintenance Routinely check all fasteners are tight ex Door Hinges Nails Brush off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularly Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting...

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 positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag Flush with framing Front of GardenSaver Door Location Small Flo...

Page 8: ...ur foundation Caution you may need 2 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 a level foundation is critical Choosing a foundation will vary between regions Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath the f...

Page 9: ... Jambs 2 Narrow Wall Panel 2 Horizontal Wall Cleats Wall Extendors 2 Wall Plate 9 Locate 4 Solid Wall Panels and 4 Wall Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 45 1 2 Attach Plates to bottom of studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 screws Position so plates are flush with framing Door Header Short 2 Note Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing Keep plywood seams tight Important Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall S...

Page 10: ...oned correctly locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner Wall Plate Flush with plywood floor Do not align wall siding to floor Align wall plate to outside of plywood floor 12 Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 2 1 2 screws Screw at the bottom middle and top of stud to secure properly Have helper push wall framing together while securing to ensure ...

Page 11: ...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 wall panel to rear wall panel as per Step 12 Next locate a Narrow Wall Panel and position in front corner Do Not Attach Walls To Floor until Step 30 Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdo...

Page 12: ... from top down into wall framing Align to inside of wall framing and tight against side wall 18 Complete opposite Narrow Wall as per Steps 16 17 17 When correctly positioned secure Narrow Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with 3 2 1 2 screws 2x3 wall plate flush with plywood floor Step to front and top Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Align with inside wall framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorl...

Page 13: ... the inside of shed Attach using 2 2 1 2 screws per end as shown above Hint Have 2 helpers push Side Walls together to close any gaps between Headers Complete both sides Attach support strip to short headers with 2 3 4 screws 21 Locate both Vertical Door Jambs 1 1 2 x 3 3 8 x 73 and position flush against front narrow wall stud The Jamb will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned corr...

Page 14: ...to back 24 With Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall aligned correctly secure together from the inside with 4 2 1 2 screws 25 Complete opposite Angled Wall Extendor positioning and attachment as per Steps 23 24 Wall framings flush Siding lines up Sidings will overlap Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ... Framing flush inside shed 27 Attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the Door Header with 5 2 1 2 screws 28 Position and secure 2nd Wall Extendor Panel as per Steps 26 27 Additionally attach to first Extendor with 2 2 1 2 screws Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 ...

Page 16: ... screws 99 1 4 99 1 4 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 should be approximately 99 1 4 More importantly if measurements are not within 1 4 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install roof section Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www ou...

Page 17: ... 1 2 screws Confirm Doorway opening is 64 wide Prior to securing make sure wall panels are aligned correctly on the floor Refer to Step 11 Wall siding should overhang floor while 2x3 wall plates should sit flush with floor Confirm Doorway opening is 64 wide at top and bottom Bottom Wall Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam Caulking not included in kit Pilot Hole...

Page 18: ... and 2 Front Soffits Center Rafter has 3 4 cleats attached on both sides making the width 3 Lay out on level ground and assemble as shown in Illustrations A through C below Attach Soffit Boards flush to end of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter end Important Drill pilot holes in Soffit ends to prevent splitting Measure and attach interior Rafters as illustrated above Measure and attach...

Page 19: ...t and Rear Soffits will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall siding This can vary slightly 32 Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so Front Soffit is facing the front and place on SpaceSaver walls Note Double check that your Rafter Section is positioned correctly by ensuring the ends of the Rafters are sloped vertically as shown above Rafter ends vertical Side View Toll Free 1 888 658 1658...

Page 20: ... inside Rear Wall framing at rear of shed behind Horizontal Wall Cleats 37 There are 3 different plywood roof panel sizes required to complete roof 48 wide x 32 long x 2 pcs Long Plywood Roof Panel 48 wide x 21 3 4 long x 2 pcs Short Plywood Roof Panel 4 wide x 53 3 4 long x 1 pc Center Plywood Roof Panel Starting with rear left corner position 48 wide x 32 long panel on rafters Plywood will overh...

Page 21: ...overhang Once positioned attach with 9 1 1 4 screws Pre drill pilot holes and drill into center of rafter Start screws 1 from edge of roof panel and space approximatley 10 apart 40 Locate Center Plywood Roof Panel 4 wide x 53 3 4 long Place Center Roof Panel on rafters tight to previous two panels Secure center roof panel with 6 1 1 4 screws as per Steps 38 39 Important Pre drill pilot holes throu...

Page 22: ... nailing surface later when you attach side facia 41 Locate second Small Plywood Roof Panel Position on rafters on rear of shed Attach to rafters with 9 1 1 4 screws as per Step 39 42 Locate second LargePlywood Roof Panel Position on rafters on rear of shed Attach to rafters with 12 1 1 4 screws as per Step 38 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22...

Page 23: ...nt Rear Facia Detail Plates 2 Front Facia 2 43 Attach Bottom Skirting 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 bevel around the base of the shed Skirting will hide floor framing Start with side skirting pieces first and attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Corner Filler Trim 8 Cane Bolt Rear Corner Trim 2 Side Rear Corner Trim 2 Interior Door Flange Upper Door Stop Upper Side Interior Door Stops 4 Center Cor...

Page 24: ...Filler Trims 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 10 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 Filler Trim Skirting meets flush in center 46 Use 6 nails on front skirting piece where doors will be installed This adds extra support to a high traffic area Center Corner Filler Trim To...

Page 25: ...long Front Center Corner Filler Trim that you will need to center and attach as well using 2 1 1 2 nails 50 Locate Vertical Door Trim 2 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 77 1 2 Position Door Trim flush with outside of narrow wall stud Trim should be aligned just beneath Door Header Attach with 8 1 1 2 finishing nails Flush with Narrow Wall stud Vertical Door Trim Gaps to be covered Wall Siding Flush with bottom of Do...

Page 26: ...ails aligning at bottom with wide trim 5 1 2 Side Skirting 54 To completely trim out rear corners locate Side Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 80 and Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 79 Align and attach as per Step 55 Right Side Door Trim Flush with Door Jamb 52 To completely trim out front corners locate a Side Front Corner Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 3 4 and a Front Corner Trim 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 88 3 4 Side...

Page 27: ...th Black 3 4 and 2 screws Important Drill Pilot Holes to prevent splitting 56 Locate Horizontal Door Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 1 4 and Front Middle Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 8 5 8 Position as shown above and attach with 1 1 2 finishing nails Hor Door Trim At top of door align barrel of hinge closer to bottom of door trim as shown above Center hinge on mid trim and at bottom closer to the top of the door trim...

Page 28: ...iding or shingle to shim door in place at the bottom Using 2 black screws secure bottom hinge to Door Trim Hint Do not attach all the 2 screws until both doors are positioned correctly You can use a Screw Driver to tighten screws completely so you don t over tighten Bottom of Door 3 8 gap on side 1 2 gap at bottom 2 Black Screws Important Drill Pilot holes to prevent splitting 58 With Hinges attac...

Page 29: ...ide 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 Facia Note With Front Facia correctly aligned at corners a small gap may occur at center seam This will be covered by Facia Detail Plate in Step 65 Small gap may occur 62 Locate and identify all Fac...

Page 30: ...per piece 66 Attach Upper Interior Door Trim 2 1 2 x 1 2 x 28 7 8 positioning 1st trim against door jamb and underneath door header flush to edges on inside as shown to the right Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails Flush with header and jamb Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 30 ...

Page 31: ... upper door trim Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails Complete lower interior door trim and both side interior trims on other side Lower interior door trim 68 Attach Upper Door Stop dado cut 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 6 underneath door header with 2 2 1 2 screws Stop is pre drilled on angle Evenly space between trim Door Trim Door Stop has dado cut 69 Attach Lower Door Stop Floor Threshold 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 64 be...

Page 32: ...ce complete open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1 2 bit 2 Black Screws 2 Black Screws 1 3 4 Black Screw Drill 1 2 Diameter Hole to accommodate rod of Cane Bolt 71 To secure doors you will need to install the Interior Cane Bolt to the Vertical Door Flange First slide bolt through the upper and lower brackets Usually the upper bracket is positioned between small nubs in the middle...

Page 33: ...or 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 copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as...

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