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12x4 Slider Lean-To Storage Shed

Assembly Manual

Version #2.1
May 7, 2019

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

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Thank you for purchasing a 
12x4 Slider Lean-To 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 on level ground and
normal residential use. Please follow the 
instruction manual when building your 
shed and retain the manual for future 
maintenance purposes.

Customers are responsible for ensuring
a solid, level, well-draining site for 
construction. 

Please check with your local municipal
or county by-laws before ordering this
product to confirm it complies with 
building codes.

- 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. 

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repair.

Summary of Contents for S124D

Page 1: ...r Lean To 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 on level ground and normal residential use Please follow the instruction manual when building your shed and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes Customers are responsible for ensuring a solid level we...

Page 2: ...A 9 1 x 2 x 54 Rafters 3B 2 1 x 3 x 48 Front Soffits Left Right 3C 1 1 x 3 x 45 Front Soffit Center 3D 2 x 3 x 48 Rear Soffits Left Right 3E 1 x 3 x 45 Rear Soffit Center Roofs 3F 2 x x 48 Facia Nailing Strips 3G 2 Roof Panels 51 w x 56 d 1 Left 1 Right 3H 1 Roof Panel 45 w x 56 d Center 3I 8 5 Wide x 16 to 18 long Filler Shingles 4 Trim Miscellaneous Section Bottom Skirting 4A 5 x 4 x 45 Side Rea...

Page 3: ...Miscellaneous 4X 1 45 Extra Piece of Bevel Wall Siding Use if side rear wall panel siding is damaged or to shim floor or door 4Y 1 36 Extra Piece of Lap Siding Use if front wall panel siding is damaged Steps 61 62 63 56 60 S1 2 1 2 Screws S4 3 Screws Y2 90 Metal Bracket Roof x 8 x 246 x 28 x 156 x 305 S2 1 1 4 Screws N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails BR1 Square Drive Bit x 2 Y3 Black Handle x 2 Y11 Black H...

Page 4: ...l piece of work you can do to make the project go smoothly Most of this work can be done prior to your shed arriving 4x4 Pressure Treated Beam Foundation You can build directly on pressure treated beams or railroad ties laid on a properly prepared construction site as mentioned above Run beams perpendicular to floor runners Use a 2x4 straight piece of lumber on edge and a carpenter s level to posi...

Page 5: ...oor joist frames as illustrated The footprint for the floor when attached together will be 141 1 2 wide x 45 1 2 deep Attach frames together with 6 2 1 2 Screws Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 16 total 1 Lay out 1A Floor Frame and two 1B Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists so they are spaced equally in Floor Frame and flush with framing When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2...

Page 6: ...h Floor Runners attached carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation Caution Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor Note 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 floor runners Concrete Slab Foundation 5 Position 1D Plywood Floor on top...

Page 7: ...pprox Advice Use chalk line to mark location of mid joists for interior screws 2 Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Angled Wall Extenders 2pcs Part 2G Side Rear Wall Panels 5pcs Part 2A Bottom Wall Plates 5pcs Part 2B Front Wall Panels 2pcs Part 2C Horizontal Wall Cleats 3pcs Parts 2I 2J Wall Extenders 3pcs Part 2H Do...

Page 8: ...alls are aligned in their upright position If not water may leak into your shed Unsure if panel is facing up or down Recently attached Bottom Plate is on bottom of panel Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel should be positioned flush with the outside of floor framing when properly aligned 9 The rear wall panels will sit even with the floor frame and the sidewall panels will be sandwiched between the ...

Page 9: ... rear wall panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 3 4 When positioned correctly attach both side wall panel studs together as per Step 10 10 Position rear solid wall into place on plywood floor Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws Screw at the bot...

Page 10: ... bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 Screws as per Step 7 Complete other remaining Front Wall Place Front Walls in front and attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per panel as per Steps 10 12 12 Complete remaining side wall attachment as per Steps 10 11 Front of Shed Parts 2C Front Wall Panels 35 wide x 73 high x 2 2BB Bottom Wall Plates 1 5 8 x 2 1 2 x 35 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 t...

Page 11: ...x 1 Hardware Step 14 15 S4 3 Screws x 10 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 2 total Step to front and top Align flush outside with wall siding 15 Attach 2D Door Header Short to other side Position and attach 2E Door Header Long between short door headers The Long Door Header has an aluminum strip attached to the back for added support Attach by screwing down into wall framing with 2 3 Screws per side Fasten ...

Page 12: ...xtender on side wall panel frame Complete both sides now Note Bottom siding of wall extender will overhang and cover siding of side wall Parts 2G Angle Wall Extenders L R 2G 45 1 2 wide x 2 2F Top Triangular Siding Piece 2F Left Right x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 6 total 17 Align wall framing of Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall so they are flush at the back The siding for both walls s...

Page 13: ...ear Extender Walls 2H 45 1 2 wide x 3 Hardware Steps 20 21 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total Cleat protects overhanging siding on upper walls from damage Please remove before installing Overhanging siding Protective cleat 19 Complete opposite Angled Wall Extendor positioning and attachment as per Step 18 21 With 2x3 wall framing aligned attach extender walls to rear wall top plate with 4 2 1 2 Screws per...

Page 14: ...Wall Cleat Long 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 84 x 1 2J Horizontal Wall Cleats Short 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 26 1 4 x 2 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 12 total 23 To complete Wall Section attach bottom 2x3 wall plates to plywood floor with 2 2 1 2 Screws per wall section Confirm Doorway opening is 66 1 2 wide Prior to securing make sure wall panels are aligned correctly on the floor Refer to Step 9 Wall siding should overhang ...

Page 15: ...ete the Rafter and Roof Section Identify all parts prior to starting Left Roof Panel Part 3G Right Roof Panel Part 3G Rear Soffits L R 2pcs Part 3D Rafters 9pcs Part 3A Filler Shingles 8pcs Part 3I Facia Nailing Strips 2pcs Part 3F Center Roof Panel Part 3H Rear Soffit Center 1pc Part 3E Front Soffits L R 2pcs Part 3B Front Soffit Center 1pcs Part 3C ...

Page 16: ...ide 3 wide 3 1 2 wide Front Soffits 21 3 4 48 45 1 2 48 3 wide Rear Soffits 20 1 2 21 3 4 20 1 2 21 3 4 21 3 4 Front Rear 141 1 2 Parts 3A Rafters 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 54 x 9 3B Front Soffits Sides 1 x 3 1 2 x 48 x 2 3C Front Soffit Center 1 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 1 3D Rear Soffits Sides 1 2 x 3 x 48 x 2 3E Rear Soffit Center 1 2 x 3 x 45 1 2 x 1 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 24 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 18 tot...

Page 17: ...ke sure 3 1 2 wide Soffit is positioned to the front of the shed 26 Position completed Rafter Section on top of walls Outside Rafters will sit on Extension Wall framing and be positioned equally from side to side 3 1 2 Wide Soffit to the front Rafter sits on framing 27 When Rafter Section is positioned correctly both Front and Rear Soffits will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall siding This can ...

Page 18: ...using 1 2 1 2 Screw per rafter end Screw into rafters from inside of Header on an angle at front of shed and from inside of Extender Wall Framing at rear of shed Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total 30 Carefully flip Roof Panels over so plywood sheathing is facing up Center 3F Facia Nailing Strips onto outside of each panel flush with plywood Attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws evenly spaced The Facia Naili...

Page 19: ...s front facia to sit better 32 For correct Roof Panel position align panel so plywood sits evenly on Center Rafters Next position 3H Center Roof Panel onto center rafters Shingles overhang plywood on outside Front of plywood 1 8 recessed with rafter end Plywood flush with shingles on inside Parts Steps 31 34 3G Left Right Roof Panels 51 x 56 x 2 3H Center Roof Panel 45 1 2 x 56 x 1 Roof Panel cent...

Page 20: ...o first filler shingle on both seams Parts Steps 36 39 3L Filler Shingles 16 18 Long x 8 34 Position other side roof panel onto rafters as per Steps 31 33 35 With Roof Panels aligned screw panels down to center rafters with 2 2 1 2 Screws in Bottom Row of Shingles Only 1 screw per panel Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Screw Bottom Row of Shingles ONLY for now Screw on angle away from shingle ed...

Page 21: ...prevent leaking Do both roof seams the same Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total 3rd Shingle Row 2nd Filler Shingle 4th Shingle Row 38 Slide 2nd Filler Shingle up and underneath fourth shingle row Follow Steps 36 37 to align and attach Repeat for other roof seam Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total 39 Slide 3rd and 4th Filler Shingles up and underneath appropriate shingle rows and follow Steps 36 38 t...

Page 22: ...Brackets x 4 total Mid Rafter Plywood 3 2 1 2 Screws Toe Nailed in each Mid Rafter Note If Top Siding Pc for Angle Wall was not installed in Step 22 it can be done now Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece 41 To further secure roof panels from the inside drill pilot holes on an angle in each panel s Mid Rafter 3 per Rafter Using 3 2 1 2 Screws secure rafters to plywood Note from outside if...

Page 23: ... Part 4S Facia Detail Plates Part 4T Roof Ridge Boards Part 4U Side Rear Corner Trim Part 4P Rear Corner Trim Part 4O Side Rear Bottom Skirting Part 4A Side Facia Part 4Q Side Front Corner Trim Part 4N Front Corner Trim Part 4M Front Bottom Skirting Part 4B Front Facia L R Part 4R Front Facia Part 4S Interior Door Flange Part 4G Front Corner Filler Trim Part 4C Rear Corner Filler Trim Part 4D Lowe...

Page 24: ...ails per piece as per Steps 42 43 Parts 4B Front Bottom Skirting 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 3 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 12 total Skirting meets flush 45 Position and attach 4C Front Corner Filler Trim with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Filler trims won t be visible because they serve as nailing strips for the Corner Trims which will be attached later Parts 4C Front Corner Filler Trim 1 2...

Page 25: ...al Gap will be covered 47 Position 4E Aluminum Door Tracks onto the bottom of the Front Soffits spaced 3 8 from the Door Header Tracks should meet at the center of the door opening below middle rafter Attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws per track Parts 4E Aluminum Door Track x 2 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 8 total 3 8 Gap between Track and Door Header 3 8 Door Header Front Soffit Tracks meet in the middle A...

Page 26: ...ews so it is flush with the inside of the wall frame and 3 4 below the top of the door Parts Steps 48 49 4F Sliding Doors 36 x 73 x 2 4G Interior Door Flange 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 71 3 4 x 1 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 5 total Connect Door Flange on same side as wide door trim 3 4 from top of door Flush with inside wall frame Wide Trim Narrow Trim Left Side Door Rollers pre installed on top of door Left Si...

Page 27: ...com Page 27 49 With Door Flange attached take Left Side Door and slide rollers into the Aluminum Door Track as shown above With first door fully inserted into track repeat with Right Side Door and slide until both doors meet in the middle Left Side Door Right Side Door ...

Page 28: ...ction Parts 4H Lower Door Track 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 66 1 2 x 2 Hardware S4 3 Screws x 12 total Bottom Door Cleat Lower Door Track 1 4 Gap 1 3 8 51 Position 4I 4J Lower Door Track Covers so they are centered vertically onto the lower door track sections Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per short piece and 6 2 1 2 Screws in the center piece Parts 4I Lower Door Track Cover L R 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 30 1 2 x 2 4J Lower...

Page 29: ... to each end of the track with 1 2 1 2 Screw through the pre drilled hole Attach the 4L Center Stop in the center of the track between the two doors with 2 2 1 2 Screws Parts 4K Sliding Door Track Stops L R 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 3 x 2 4L Sliding Door Track Stop Center 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 4 x 1 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Flush with end of track Flush with end of track ...

Page 30: ...er piece Position and attach Side Front Corner Trim 2 1 2 wide using 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails aligning at bottom with wide trim Parts 4M Front Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 78 1 2 x 2 4N Side Front Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 80 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 5 1 2 tight underneath soffit 54 To complete trimming out rear corners locate 4O 4P Rear Corner Trims Align and attach as per S...

Page 31: ...derneath roof panel doing a dry run first before securing Front Facia goes against rafter ends and Side Facia goes against Facia Nailing Strip Align so the Front Facia caps the Side Facia Attach Front Facia with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per rafter end Attach Side Facia to the Facia Nailing Strip with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts Steps 56 59 4Q Side Facia Angle Cut Ends 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 54 1 8 x 2 4R ...

Page 32: ... will be covered by Facia Detail Plates in Step 60 Attach with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per rafter end 59 Attach 4R 4S Rear Facia onto rafter ends as per Steps 56 58 Small gaps may occur between the Center and Left Right Facia these will be covered by Facia Detail Plates in Step 60 Rear Facia will cap the side Facia Attach Rear Facia to rafter ends with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per rafter end Small ...

Page 33: ...ails per piece Parts 4T Facia Detail Plates 5 1 2 high x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 61 Position 4U Roof Ridge Board at the rear of roof to cap off shingles and facia Ridge Boards should meet on seam of roof panels When aligned correctly attach with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts 4U Roof Ridge Boards 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 49 1 4 x 3 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 15 total ...

Page 34: ... Screws x 16 total Dab caulk in siding channel on both sides of window Run caulk in siding gap at top Requires a large amount Trim dado sits in flange 63 Position 4W 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 dado on reverse face Outside flange of window will roughly sit in the dado to give a better fit Complete both wi...

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