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OLT SunShed Garden Shed SSGS1212-AK-METAL, Assembly Manual

The OLT SunShed Garden Shed SSGS1212-AK-METAL is a sturdy and practical storage solution for your outdoor space. With its durable metal construction and spacious interior, it's perfect for keeping your gardening tools and supplies organized. Assembly is a breeze with our comprehensive Assembly Manual, which you can download for free from our website manualshive.com.

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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 floor runners.

9.

 With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip 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.

Concrete Slab 
Foundation

Foundations

6.

 Attach 

Floor Runners

 to completed floor 

frame. There are 2 floor runners per 136 1/2” 
side and 5 completed runners in total. Use  

6 - 2 1/2” screws

 per Runner.

7.

 Make sure Runners are flush with outside and 

front and rear floor framing, not overhanging.

8.

 Complete all Floor Runners.

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Summary of Contents for SunShed Garden Shed SSGS1212-AK-METAL

Page 1: ...Revision 1 8 July 23 2021 Thank you for purchasing an 12x12 SunShed Garden Shed 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 ...

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: ...Evenly spaced with one at each end 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 3 0 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 27 wheelbarrows 35 patio pavers 8 x 8 or larger Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists Patio paver st...

Page 4: ... Spacer Short 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 13 3 4 8 Batten Spacer Long 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 15 3 4 4 Metal Roof Panels 4 39 w x 41 Short Side 4 Metal Roof Panels 4 39 w x 86 Long Side 3 Metal Ridge Caps 60 long each 2 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 36 1 2 4 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 40 Facia Nailing Strips 12 3 4 x 3 4 x 48 Polygal Support Cleats 3 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 44 Mid Ridge Caps for Polygal 2 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 44 Outside Ridge Caps for Polygal Facia ...

Page 5: ...4 Pull Handle x 1 Ridge Board Connector x 1 Silver Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Black Barrel Bolt Silver Barrel Bolt Silicon Caulking 2 1 1 2 Finishing 420 pcs 140 pcs 28 pcs 339 pcs 18 pcs 16 pcs 700 pcs 2 pcs Black Headed Black Headed Single Rafter Bracket x 6 22 Double Rafter Bracket x 4 22 x 42 1 4 x 2 Metal Roof Screw x 1 1 4 Nut Driver Metal Roof Hangar x4 1 54 pcs Toll Free 1 888 ...

Page 6: ...h 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 stained or ...

Page 7: ...ncrete Pad optional foundation method Front Plywood Floor 3 66 1 2 x 45 1 2 Floor Joist Frames 3 66 1 2 x 45 1 2 1 Lay out all Floor Joist Frames and Floor Joists on ground as illustrated above Position 71 7 8 Floor Joists in 75 frames and 63 1 2 Floor Joists in 66 1 2 frames Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Position Joist so flush with framing Flush with framing Toll Free 1 888 658 16...

Page 8: ...mes and attach together with 6 2 1 2 screws Complete all Long and Short Floor Frames now 3 in total 4 Now attach each completed section together with 16 2 1 2 screws as illustrated above You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag 5 When completed your floor footprint should be 136 1 2 deep x 141 1 2 wide 141 1 2 1 3 6 1 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivin...

Page 9: ...e 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 Concrete Slab Foundation Foundations 6 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame There are 2 floor runners per 136 1 2 side and 5 completed runners in total Use 6 2 1 2 screws per Runner 7 Make sure Runners are flush with outside an...

Page 10: ... floor joists to determine screw placement Important Check to confirm that your floor is level prior to proceeding to the next step of wall assembly Front of Shed Doorway 10 Position Plywood Floor pieces 6 on top of completed Floor Joists Plywood will sit slightly back from outside edge of Floor Joist Framing plywood pushed together at seams 141 1 2 1 3 6 1 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorli...

Page 11: ... with the front and rear panels sandwiched between them Note siding will overhang the floor by approx 1 2 2x3 Plate of wall panel is flush with floor frame Siding overhangs floor by 1 2 Side Wall Panel Rear of Shed Rear of Shed Bottom Wall Plate 12 Starting with Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 sc...

Page 12: ...ing Complete Window Inserts as walls are erected or at the end of construction so they don t get damaged while you work Dab caulk in siding channels on both sides of window and along top of window Note We recommend you wait to install the windows last so they don t get damaged during construction 16 Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails pe...

Page 13: ... 20 Complete attachment of left Side Wall Panels At the front of the shed side walls will sit flush with front of floor framing Front of Shed Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed Pilot Hole Studs first 18 Position the final Rear Panel on the floor Window Wall Panel Position vertical wall studs together and attach as per Step 14 Do Not Attach Walls To Floor until Step 26 To...

Page 14: ...Wall 22 Secure 2nd Front Corner Window Wall Panel Place Narrow Wall Panel adjacent to either left or right Window Wall your choice Narrow Wall Panel can go on left or right side 21 In the Front Corner attach a Window Wall Panel Line wall studs up as per Step 14 and secure together Front Window Wall Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...op and bottom of walls corner to corner This should be approximately 189 3 8 More importantly if measurements are not within 1 4 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to the roof section later 1 8 9 3 8 1 8 9 3 8 24 Locate Vertical Door Jamb and position flush against right wall panel stud The Jamb is 3 wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correct...

Page 16: ...sh with outside of floor joists When positioned correctly fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 2 1 2 screws per wall panel Confirm 32 wide door opening at bottom Bottom Wall Framing Important If walls are not lining up and appear higher or lower than each other please check the level of your floor You may need to make slight adjustments before proceeding Optional Caulking seams will help pre...

Page 17: ...h other When in place secure with 4 2 1 2 screws Straight Edge to line up angles Lap Siding of panels will fit together 28 Next attach the 2 Side Top Plates The side top plates are angle cut down the length Once again position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate Side plate should also be flush with Front Top Plate Secure with 4 2 screws per piece Side Top Plate Toll Fr...

Page 18: ...ttaching try each combination of Gables for best fit Notched at top Flashing Flashing Male Female Lapp Siding 31 Locate and place the Middle Wall Extendor on Top Plate and flush with Angled Extendor Wall framing When correctly in place secure with 4 2 1 2 screws Complete remaining Angled Wall Extendor attachment Use 4 2 1 2 screws to connect Middle Wall to Angled Extendor Walls See Step 32 Toll Fr...

Page 19: ...e a straight edge to check for correct alignment When in place tack down Gable framing for now with 4 2 1 2 screws Note Gable alignment may need to be adjusted after Rafters are installed 35 Lift align and attach Rear Gable Section as per Step 34 Flashing Straight Edge Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ons Remaining Rafter Pieces 3 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 Gussets Important Locate all parts necessary to assemble each Rafter Section prior to beginning Follow Steps 36 38 to Assemble Rafter Sections Make sure to complete on a flat level surface Ridge Board 72 Ridge Board 64 1 2 Metal Ridge Board Connector Parts for Other Rafter Section 9 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 80 7 8 Rafters 3 3 4 x 8 1 2 x 45 1 2 Ridge Boards 2 ...

Page 21: ...with 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter end Complete both outside Rafter Soffit connections first Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrat ed above When positioned correctly attach Soffits to remaining rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws rafter Important Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting Ridge Board Rafter Important Measure 20 1 2 spacing accurately to accomodate Polygal Panels See Step 65 Expert A...

Page 22: ...ard flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter end Complete both outside Rafter Soffit connections first Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrat ed above When positioned correctly attach Soffits to remaining rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws rafter Important Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting 2 1 2 Screws into Doubled up Rafters Soffit Soffit Ridge Board Rafter Rafte...

Page 23: ...m side to side 41 Where Wall and Soffit meet a small gap may appear Confirm all Rafters are resting on Top Plate Slide Bottom of Ridge Board into notch of gable gable notch Slight gap between wall and soffit 39 Flip both completed rafter sections over and prepare to lift each section onto wall gable frame Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...its in gable notch Ensure Ridge Boards are flush 43 Take the inside to inside measurement between Top Wall Plates and Bottom Wall Plates at the front middle and rear of your shed These measurements should each be approximately 136 1 2 but more importantly if they are not within 1 4 of each other your walls are not square 136 1 2 136 1 2 136 1 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com s...

Page 25: ... with 12 1 1 4 screws per side We recommend using a clamp to hold the Ridge Boards together flush while screwing Stagger screw position vertically on Ridge Board to create a stronger connection Complete both sides Important if there is a gap between Ridge Boards try pushing side walls closer together from outside Walls should be 136 1 2 apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate as per S...

Page 26: ...43 Use a level to check for square Important Pilot hole ends of Gusset to prevent splitting 136 1 2 47 Once walls are confirmed to be square and plumb attach the remaining 2 Gussets with 3 2 Screws into each end Attach 2 2 Screws into each end of the middle Gusset which was partially attached in Step 46 Important Pilot hole ends of Gusset to prevent splitting Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorli...

Page 27: ...8 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 49 Position a 3 4 x 3 4 x 48 long Polygal Support Cleat on each Long Rafter flush to end and recessed 1 4 down from top of rafter Nail to rafter using 6 finishing nails Note Start nails in Suppo...

Page 28: ...tting Place Inside Roof Batten 45 1 2 long next to the first and attach with 3 1 1 4 screws Place Outside Roof Batten next to this inside batten and attach with 3 1 1 4 screws Centered on 3rd Rafter Metal Ridge Caps 3 Foam Enclosures Multiple Pieces Metal Roof Panels Short 4 Metal Roof Panels Long 4 Polygal Panels 6 Roof Battens Inside 45 1 2 8 Roof Battens Outside 48 1 4 16 Batten Spacers Short 1...

Page 29: ... 55 Locate 2 more 13 3 4 Short Batten Spacers and attach below 2nd row of Battens as per Step 53 Then Locate 2 more Inside Roof Battens and one Outside Roof Batten and attach as per Step 52 53 Locate Batten Spacers Short 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 13 3 4 Place 1 spacer below each Batten lengthwise along outside Rafter Attach each Spacer to Outside Rafter with 2 1 1 4 screws per spacer 4 total Flush with Batten...

Page 30: ... and Inside Battens on non polygal side and attach as per Steps 51 52 Attach Batten Spacer Long 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 15 3 4 below 1st row of Battens Continue attaching Spacers and Battens as per Steps 53 55 until you com plete all 5 rows Final Row near soffit should land 3 8 from end of Rafter Use a total of 61 1 1 4 screws to complete non polygal side of roof 15 3 4 Batten Spacer 2 Outside Battens 1 Ins...

Page 31: ...ts 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 60 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 the Metal Roof Hangars can be removed Metal screw is self tapping screw into the center of Battens Eight...

Page 32: ...tep 66 Tighten screws in middle row that were partially attached in Step 60 Do not overtighten Screw into center of Roof Batten 63 Move to polygal side of roof and locate Short Metal Roof Panels 39 wide x 41 long Space panels as apart as per Step 58 to match opposite side Short Metal Roof Panels will over hang lowest Batten by approximatley 2 1 4 Caulk seams between panels before fastening Attach ...

Page 33: ...at the top of the roof panels Foam Enclosures prevent moisture from coming in through the top Place 3 Metal Ridge Caps onto apex of roof Evenly space from front to back of shed Caps will overlap eachother Overhang the cap approximatley 1 2 past each end 66 When Ridge Cap is correctly positioned secure with 12 2 metal screws 6 per side Screw into final Batten Do not overtighten Toll Free 1 888 658 ...

Page 34: ... by 1 68 Drill pilot holes with 1 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 to underside of Roof Batten 69 Position and secure remaining Polygal Panels as per Steps 67 68 Once all panels are s...

Page 35: ...ide skirting Location determined using Horizontal Gable Trim 71 Position 2 Door Trims 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 87 on each side of door opening Right side will sit flush with Door Jamb Left side will sit flush on edge of Narrow wall Do a dry run with the Horizontal Gable Trim Step 90 to determine vertical location of Trims Attach with 8 1 1 2 finishing nails Expert Advice When installing trim sort pieces ac...

Page 36: ...ater from getting in Bottom Skirting 72 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 73 Place Bottom Dutch Door panel into position Gap 3 8 on bottom evenly space on sides and atta...

Page 37: ...er piece Strips are positioned flush with siding and bottom skirting 77 Attach Wide Corner Trim and Narrow Trim in each corner Wide Trims are 4 1 2 wide Narrow Trims are 2 1 2 wide Begin with narrow trim on side of shed aligning tight underneath Soffit and even with front of filler trim Wide Trim will cap Narrow as shown in Step 78 Note that trim may sit slightly below Bottom skirting when correct...

Page 38: ...e of batten and Cap end slides under roof Use a straight edge to aid in alignment See below When correctly aligned attach Caps to center of outside rafter with 6 1 1 2 finishing nails Ridge Cap has nailing strip attached Mid 3 2 1 2 wide Outside 2 5 1 2 wide Center 2 3 1 2 wide Ridge Cap slides under Roof Panel and has nailing strip attached to outside underside of it Strips allows facia to attach...

Page 39: ...dge opposite the polygal roof side of the shed Repeat this step on the rear side of shed Fasten with 3 1 1 4 screws per piece 81 Position and attach Mid Ridge Caps evenly spaced on mid rafters Align top to bottom as per Step 80 82 Align and attach remaining Ridge Caps 3 1 2 wide over Double Rafters as per Step 81 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page...

Page 40: ...th Batten and Rafter ends 85 Attach Side Facia 71 1 2 long to roof rafter ends There are 2 Side Facia 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 lining up Front Rear Side Facia to confirm positioning prior to attaching Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 40 ...

Page 41: ...emaining front and rear 82 1 8 long Facia boards to Facia Cleats on Batten and Outside Ridge Cap edge with 10 1 1 2 finishing nails and 2 1 1 4 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 and Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorliving...

Page 42: ...nd wall seam 91 Use 8 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece to secure Complete Rear Attach Facia Detail Plates over Horizontal Gable Trim seam and attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails Angle cut on 1 end 92 Assemble Flower Box Kit with Assembly Instructions included on Page 44 Position complet ed Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 1 2 screws Screw from inside of box into the center...

Page 43: ...ustrated above with 2 1 2 screws 95 Place Short Potting Shelf against wall framing and end of long shelf framing Attach with 2 1 2 screws as per Step 96 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 94 95 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...xt such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions statements or actions Note Our Sheds 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 s...

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