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Revision #1.12

February 8, 2022

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.

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free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

Thank you for purchasing
an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse
Buidling from Outdoor Living
Today. 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.

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Stock Code:

SSGS812-Metal

8x12 SunShed Greenhouse
Building with Metal Roof
Assembly Manual

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Summary of Contents for SSGS812

Page 1: ...y liability for improper installation maintenance and repair Thank you for purchasing an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Buidling from Outdoor Living Today 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 bui...

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: ... Bundles of Roof Battens 3 4 thick x 3 1 2 12 48 1 4 Outside 6 45 1 2 Middle 4 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 13 1 2 Batten Spacers Short 4 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 13 3 4 Batten Spacers Long Metal Roof 4 39 w x 41 Metal Roof Panels Short 4 39 w x 43 Metal Roof Panels Long 3 60 long Metal Ridge Caps Polygal Sun Roof 4 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 34 F R Facia Nailing Strips 12 3 4 x 3 4 x 44 1 2 Polygal Support Cleats 3 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 41 1 ...

Page 5: ...le Ridge Board Connector x 2 Silver Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Black Drop Latch Silver Barrel Bolt Silicon Caulking 2 1 1 2 Finishing Pliers 300 pcs 174 pcs 26 pcs 541 pcs 23 pcs 16 pcs 550 pcs 1 pcs Black Headed Black Headed Double Rafter Bracket x 2 2 22 2 33 Single Rafter Bracket x 4 3 22 3 33 x 36 1 4 x 2 Metal Roof Screw 1 Silver 55 pcs Metal Roof Hangar x4 x 1 1 4 Nut Driver Toll...

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: ... Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Position Joists flush with framing Flush with framing 2 Use a Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position 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 You can find the Squar...

Page 8: ...rint should be 96 wide x 136 1 2 deep 136 1 2 8 Make sure Runners are flush with outside of framing not overhanging 3 Lay out completed Floor Joist Frames as illustrated There are 3 larger and 3 smaller Frame Sections The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96 wide x 136 1 2 deep 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 screws per section F r o n t o...

Page 9: ...ying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Foundations 9 Complete all Floor Runners 11 Position Plywood Floor pieces 6 on top of completed Floor Joists The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing and will sit slightly back from outside edge Keep plywood seams tight Hint Use a chalk line to mark location of floor joists to determine screw placement Fr...

Page 10: ...llustrated below Top Plates 2 tall side Important If you prefer Polygal Roof Panels on left side when facing front position wall panels as illustrated above Follow general assembly directions but note opposite orientations Left Side Polygal Roof Panel Orientation Front F r o n t Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Toll Free 1 888 658 1...

Page 11: ...anels will sit flush with floor framing in the corners with the rear panels sandwiched between them Note Siding will overhang the floor by approx 1 2 Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel is flush with outside of floor framing when properly aligned Left Side Wall Panel Rear of Shed Bottom Wall Plate 13 Starting with Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Wall Plate 1 1 2 x...

Page 12: ...sh with floor framing Rear of Shed 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position the Rear Window Wall Panel so vertical wall studs line up evenly Use a level to confirm solid and window walls are the same height Shim wall if necessary Vertical Wall Studs 18 With walls positioned correctly attach Rear Window Wall Panel to Solid Wall Panel as per Step 16 Studs aligned evenly Toll Free 1 888 6...

Page 13: ...ted or complete in Step 25 Dab caulk in siding channel on both sides of window Run caulk in siding gap at top Requires a large amount 19a Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece There are two Trim Kits Regular Narrow The regular window kit 1x 24 1 16 top angle cut on ends 3 x 23 Sides Bottom Narrow window kit 1 x 19 7 8 Top 2 x 21 ...

Page 14: ...ush with floor framing at front of shed 23 Position and secure Wall Panel studs together as per Step 16 Locate and position remaining Double Window Walls on floor 24 Position remaining Double Window Walls and attach as per Step 16 Place Window Inserts in window openings as per Step 19 Side Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...ion flush against right wall panel stud The Jamb is 3 wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correctly secure Jamb using 4 2 1 2 screws 28 Position and attach the Door Header 2 x 3 x 45 1 2 to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing Header should sit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Panel Siding Attach with 3 2 1 2 screws Jamb sits flush with outside o...

Page 16: ... correctly in place secure with 3 2 1 2 screws per piece Lap Siding of panels will fit together Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering Caulking is included to complete Polygal Windows only Additional Caulking may be required Caulking 159 3 4 159 3 4 Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists 3 2 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time to confirm you...

Page 17: ...s into adjacent extendor 32 Align and attach remaining Wall Extendors as per Step 30 31 Note Wall Extendors are not required for the Short Side walls 33 Locate Rear Top Plate 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 73 3 4 and position on wall framing flush on inside Align so angle cut on 33 3 4 degree end is facing the high wall and 22 1 2 degree end is facing the short wall Rear Top Plate Tip of 33 3 4 degree Top Plate fl...

Page 18: ...egree cut down edge to high wall side Once again position top plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate Side plate should also be flush with Rear Top Plate Secure with 4 2 1 2 screws per piece Complete Short Side Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 22 1 2 degree cut down edge 36 Position remaining Front Top Plate on wall framing and secure with 4 2 screws Front Top Plate Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 ...

Page 19: ...with 2 2 screws Adjustment to Gable may be required in Step 49 where it will be further secured Complete other Gable Wall 38 Lift up Gable Wall and place on top of rear wall Gable side with 33 3 4 degree cut will be aligned on high wall side Slide Gable Wall side to side and use a straight edge to line up angled framing of gable with Top Plates and Walls There is some tolerance try for best fit on...

Page 20: ...er Side 9 37 3 4 long 2x4 Rafters 1 3 4 x 5 1 8 x 52 1 2 Ridge Board 1 3 4 x 5 1 8 x 84 Ridge Board 1 3 16 x 2 1 2 x 7 Metal Ridge Board Con 2 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 1 4 Soffits Important Locate all parts necessary to assemble Long and Short Rafter Sections Follow Steps 40 43 to Assemble Rafter Sections Make sure to complete on a flat level surface Please note the differences between the Long and Short ...

Page 21: ...d below When positioned correctly attach Ridge Board to remaining rafters with 2 2 screws rafter end 41 Locate 9 Rafters 2 Soffits and completed Ridge Board Lay out on level ground as shown to the right Double up Rafters as illustrated Screw doubled up Rafters together with 3 2 1 2 screws per piece Note completed rafter section will be flipped over in Step 43 Ridge Boards Soffits Rafter S o f f i ...

Page 22: ...ong Rafter Side up and place on Gable framing Make sure Metal Ridge Board Connectors of both Roof Sections are offset See Step 48 47 Slide Long Rafter Side on Gable framing so bottom of ridge board slips into Gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall as per Step 45 Bottom of Ridge Board fits in gable notch Top of Ridge Board will sit 1 2 lower than short rafter side ridge board ...

Page 23: ...9 Leave a 1 gap from top of rafter Roof Gusset C enter R after 91 wide 50 Prior to securing the Long Rafter Side make sure walls are aligned correctly Have two helpers push on both side walls at the top from the outside until side top plates are 91 apart from the inside 51 Attach all Single and Double Rafter Brackets where rafters meet Top Wall Plates inside of shed Attach with 2 1 1 4 screws and ...

Page 24: ...each Long Rafter flush to end and recessed 1 4 down from top of rafter Pilot hole 1 8 in both ends and center then attach with 3 1 1 4 screws Nail also to rafter using 4 finishing nails Note Start nails in Supports on ground first Complete remaining 11 Polygal Support Cleats 1 4 gap Further secure Cleats with 2 1 1 4 screws Important Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 ...

Page 25: ... rafter Batten will overhang outside Rafter by 2 3 4 Polygal Side Batten Spacer Long 13 3 4 4 Batten Spacer Short 13 1 2 4 Metal Roof Panel Long 43 4 Polygal Panels 6 Overhangs outside Rafter by 2 3 4 Centered on 4th Rafter 56 Attach Batten to Rafters with 3 1 1 4 screws per Rafter section Important pre drill pilot holes with 1 8 drill bit first to prevent splitting Place Middle Roof Batten 45 1 2...

Page 26: ...3 4 from first row of Battens flush against Batten Spacer Outside Battens overhang Outside Rafter by 2 3 4 as per Step 55 Attach each Batten with 3 1 1 4 screws 9 total for the row Flush with Batten Spacer 59 Locate 2 more 13 3 4 Long Batten Spacers and attach below 2nd row of Battens as per Step 57 with 2 1 1 4 screws per spacer 4 total Then locate 2 more Outside Roof Battens and 1 more Middle Ro...

Page 27: ...l temporari ly help keep Metal Roof Panels in place before they are fastened 61 Starting on the short roof side locate 4 Long Metal Roof Panels 39 wide x 43 long and 4 Metal Roof hangars To temporarily hold the Metal Roof Panels in place hook a Metal Roof Hangar onto the lowest Batten approximately where the center of the first panel will be Place the first Metal Roof Panel on Battens and into Han...

Page 28: ...ill likely need assistance from a helper for this step Caulk each seam Bead of Caulking Bead of Caulking 64 Using 6 2 Metal Screws and 1 4 Nut Driver included partially secure Metal Roof Panels down to middle Batten row Only fasten screws halfway so that Metal Roof Hangars can be removed Metal screw is self tapping screw into center of Battens Twelve more 2 Metal Screws will be required to further...

Page 29: ...idge Cap in Step 70 Tighten screws in middle row that were partially attached in Step 64 Do not overtighten Screw into center of Roof Battens 67 Move to polygal side of Roof and locate Short Metal Roof Panels 39 wide x 41 long Space panels apart as per Step 62 to match opposite side Short Metal Roof Panels will over hang lowest Batten by approximately 2 1 4 Caulk seams between panels before fasten...

Page 30: ... top of the roof panels Foam Enclosures prevent moisture from coming in through the top of your shed Place 3 Metal Ridge Caps onto apex of roof Evenly space from front to back of shed Caps will overlap eachother Overhang the cap approximately 1 2 past each end 70 When Ridge Cap is correctly positioned secure with 12 2 metal screws 6 per side Screw into final Batten Do not overtighten Toll Free 1 8...

Page 31: ... 8 bit through Polygal Panel and Polygal Support Cleat once aligned With 6 1 screws secure panel to Polygal Support Cleats Polygal is delicate tighten screws a half turn at a time so screws are flush with top of Polygal Panel Use 3 1 screws to secure Polygal Panel to underside of Roof Batten 73 Position and secure remaining Polygal Panels as per Steps 71 72 74 With a Caulking Gun apply Silicon to ...

Page 32: ...complete Trim Section Identify all parts prior to starting Angle Cut Facia 2 Long pcs Angle Cut Facia 2 Short pcs Horizontal Gable Trim 4 Above Door Trim 2 Vertical Door Trim 2 Flower Boxes 5 Vertical Corner Trim 4 Dutch Door with Hardware 1 Filler Trim 4 Facia Nailing Strips 4 Polygal Ridge Caps Outside 2 Polygal Ridge Caps Center 3 Side Facia 4 Facia Detail Plates 4 Vertical Trim 79 8 Bottom Ski...

Page 33: ...ttach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece 3 pieces of Bottom Skirting per side Gap in corner Rear Skirting Front Skirting Side Bottom Skirting 76 Attach Filler Trim Tall and Short 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 75 2 84 to front and rear walls in each corner Attach with 6 1 1 2 finishing nails Strips are positioned flush with siding and bottom skirting Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales ...

Page 34: ...ner Starting with a Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 2 Short Wall 79 2 Tall Wall 88 align tight underneath Soffit and Rafter Position flush with Filler Trim so Wide Trim will cap it when attached in Step 76 Use 8 1 1 2 finishing nails to secure Note that Narrow Trim will sit slightly below Bottom Skirting when correctly attached r e a r o f s h e d 2 1 2 4 1 2 78 Position Wide Trim 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 2 Short ...

Page 35: ...tting in Bottom Skirting 81 Attach Door Hinges to Top and Bottom Dutch Door sections Top Door has trim overhanging door at bottom while bottom door has trim recessed slightly Hinges should be centered on door trim with barrel nudged to end of trim Use 2 3 4 black headed screws as shown above 82 Place Bottom Dutch Door panel into position Gap 3 8 on bottom evenly space on sides and attach hinge to ...

Page 36: ...Step 88 Cap overhangs rafter end by approx 1 2 84 Attach Door Handle and Exterior Black Drop Latch to door Handle is positioned on top door Drop Latch on bottom door Attach Black Drop Latch as illustrated above with 2 3 4 Black Screws Note how female part of Drop Latch is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position Drop Latch correctly Temporarily positioned Interior Vertical Door S...

Page 37: ... dry run with side facia in Step 87 before attaching 90 Attach Side Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 to roof rafter ends There are 2 pieces per side Secure with 8 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Side Facia will sandwich Front and Rear Facia Do a dry run with Front Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching 88 Align and attach remaining Ridge Caps 3 1 2 wide over Double Rafters as ...

Page 38: ... 91 Attach Long Front and Rear Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 78 3 4 to battens and Outside Ridge Cap edge with 10 1 1 2 finishing nails and 2 1 1 2 screws Use screws where Outside Ridge Cap and Facia meet Once again Line Facia up so it is aligned with rafter ends Do a dry run with Front Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sa...

Page 39: ... Assemble Flower Box Kit with Assembly Instructions included on Page 41 Position com pleted Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 1 2 screws Screw from inside of box into the center wall stud Attach second screw 2 underneath first screw and once again into the wall stud Install Flower Box Kits underneath each window flush 98 Attach Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72...

Page 40: ...strated above with 2 1 2 screws 100 Place Short Potting Shelf against wall framing and end of long shelf framing Attach with 2 1 2 screws as per Step 99 Use a level to confirm shelving is square and level Attach leg as previously illustrated Screw to wall stud and up into the underside of the of shelf framing Complete attaching remaining long shelfs as per Steps 99 100 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...hed Note Our buildings are shipped as an unfinished product If exposed to the elements the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery gray color If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain You may also wish to paint your new shed rather than stain it In both cases we recommend that you consul...

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