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65. 

 Drill pilot holes with 1/8” bit through 

Polygal Panel

 and 

Polygal Support Cleats.

 Once 

aligned, with

 6 - 1” screws

, secure panel to 

Polygal Support Cleats

. Polygal is delicate, tight-

en 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 Plywood.

66. 

 Position and secure remaining 

Polygal Panels

 as per 

Steps 64 - 65

.With a caulking gun, 

apply silicone to seal gaps between 

Rafters

 and 

Polygal Panels

. Apply silicone down each side 

of 

Rafter

. Use liberal amounts to properly seal.

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Summary of Contents for SunShed SSGS1216-FJ-Cedar

Page 1: ...oducts Revision 2 4 October 4 2022 Thank you for purchasing a 12x16 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 man...

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: ... 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 9 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 36 wheelbarrows 45 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 mos...

Page 4: ... Siding attached Top Wall Plates Gables 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 70 3 4 Front Rear Riser Plates 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 1 2 Side Riser Plates 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 45 Front Rear Top Plates angle cut ends 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 1 2 Front Rear Top Plates straight cut ends 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 45 1 2 Side Top Plates angle cut edge 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 Side Top Plates angle cut edge 4 Triangular Gable Walls end tip tucked i...

Page 5: ...x 2 1 2 x 8 Horizontal Door Trim 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 32 Horizontal Door Trim 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 42 Horizontal Gable Trims Bevel 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 Horizontal Gable Trims Bevel 2 9 1 2 x 7 1 2 Pentagon Detail Plates 8 8 x 5 1 2 Facia Detail Plates Miscellaneous 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 36 Interior Horizontal Door Stop 4 Regular Window Inserts 8 Narrow Window Inse...

Page 6: ... Tee Hinge x4 Pull Handle x 1 Ridge Board Connector x 3 Silver Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Black Drop Latch Silver Barrel Bolt 1 1 2 Finishing 490 pcs 230 pcs 28 pcs 485 pcs 24 pcs 20 pcs 670 pcs 2 pcs Black Headed Black Headed Single Rafter Bracket x 8 22 Double Rafter Bracket x 6 22 1 Silver 72 pcs 90 Metal Bracket 8 Silicon Caulking 2 1 1 2 Shingle 80 pcs Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...Position 72 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 Wide Floor Runners 2 5 1 2 x 56 Wide Floor Runner 1 5 1 2 x 70 Floor Runners 4 3 1 2 x 38 Floor Joists 8 3 1 2 x 63 1 2 Floor Joists 8 3 1 2 x 72 Parts Steps 1 3 Floor Joists Large 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 8 Floor Joists Sma...

Page 9: ...f the floor frame 5 1 2 wide Floor Runner should overhang the edge of the floor Frame by 2 3 4 Third set of Floor Runners should be centered on Floor Frame Parts Steps 4 9 Wide Floor Runners 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 56 x 2 Wide Floor Runner 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 70 x 1 Floor Runners 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 38 x 4 Floor Runner 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 8 Hardware Steps 4 9 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 116 total 3 Lay out 75 Floor Frames...

Page 10: ...ieces and 5 screws in the 70 piece For the 3 1 2 Floor Runner use 5 screws for the 72 pieces and 3 screws for the 38 pieces 6 With some helpers flip the floor section over so it rests on your foundation Wide Floor Runner should rest in the center of 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 co...

Page 11: ...both sides to attach horizontally On the 66 1 2 Frame side toenail one screw into the Wide Floor Runner 10 Position Plywood Floor pieces 8 on top of completed Floor Joists Plywood will sit slightly back from edge of Floor Joist Framing Parts Steps 10 11 Floor Plywood Large 5 8 x 45 1 2 x 75 x 4 Floor Plywood Small 5 8 x 45 1 2 x 66 1 2 x 4 Hardware Steps 10 11 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 120 total 75 45 1 2...

Page 12: ...r floor is level prior to proceeding to the next step of wall assembly 141 1 2 182 Front of Shed B Wall Section Solid Wall Panels 4 Side Riser Plates 4 Side Top Plates 6 Window Wall Panels 4 Gable Half Walls 4 Double Window Wall Panels 4 F R Riser Plates 4 F R Top Plates 6 Narrow Wall Panel 1 Door Jamb 1 Door Header Riser 1 Door Header w Spacers 1 Drip Edge w Bevel Siding 1 Toll Free 1 888 658 165...

Page 13: ...prior to screwing This will make it much easier to attached together Pilot Hole Plate first Parts Step 12 Solid Wall Panels 45 1 2 x 81 3 4 x 4 Solid Wall Panel Extra Studs 45 1 2 x 81 3 4 x 1 Bottom Wall Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 5 Hardware Step 12 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 15 total 13 Starting at Rear Corner position a Solid Wall Wall Panel on top of plywood floor Make sure panel is facing up The ...

Page 14: ...l With Extra Vertical Studs so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor frame Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 Attach rear wall panel studs together as per Step 14 2x3 wall framing flush with outside of floor frame 16 Position the final Rear Panel on the floor Window Wall Panel Position vertical wall studs together and attach as per Step 14 Important Do not...

Page 15: ...ortant Pilot hole studs first 18 Complete attachment of left side Solid Wall Panels At the front of the shed side walls will sit flush with front floor framing Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed 19 Secure remaining two Window Walls to both front corners of shed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...e of wall siding When posi tioned correctly secure Jamb using 4 2 1 2 screws Part Step 21 Vertical Door Jamb 1 1 2 x 3 3 8 x 73 x 1 Hardware Step 21 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Door Jamb sits flush with wall framing 22 Position and attach Door Header Riser to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing Header should fit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Siding Attach with 4 2 1 2 screw...

Page 17: ...x 45 1 2 x 2 Hardware Step 23 24 S3 2 Screws x 13 total 24 Place assembled Door Header onto Door Header Riser and attach with 7 2 screws 25 Locate Drip Edge with Bevel Siding attached Attach to Door Header Spacer with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part Step 25 Drip Edge w Bevel Siding 45 1 4 x 1 Hardware Step 25 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nail x 8 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales ...

Page 18: ... Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking is included to complete polygal Windows only Additional Caulking may be required Caulking Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists 32 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 s...

Page 19: ...sides of shed Parts Steps 28 Side Riser Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 1 2 x 4 Hardware Steps 28 S3 2 Screws x 24 total 29 Position and attach Front Rear Top Plates There are two pieces with angle cut ends and one straight piece per side Attach with 4 1 1 4 screws per piece Complete Front and Rear Parts Steps 29 F R Top Plates Angle 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 45 x 4 F R Top Plates Straight 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 1 2 x 2 ...

Page 20: ...and Side plates flush 31 Locate Triangular Gable Half Walls for both sides of shed Align framing and wall siding lap together Screw center wall framing of each piece together with 4 2 1 2 screws Note Prior to attaching try each combination of Gables for best fit Tip of Gables are separate pieces that need to be attached on in Step 32 Parts Steps 31 32 Gable Half Walls x 4 Hardware Steps 31 32 S1 2...

Page 21: ...hen attachment will be completed with an additional 6 screws Screw from the bottom of Gable framing down into Top Wall Plate and Wall Framing Complete Gable posi tioning and attachment on the other side Hint Use a straight edge to check the angle of the Gable framing and Top Plate Both angles should lineup at Attach Gable tip to shed with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails as shown above Flashing overhangs o...

Page 22: ...4 x 9 1 4 x 91 Ridge Board 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 68 1 4 Soffits C Rafter Section Ridge Boards 91 3 Ridge Boards 45 1 2 2 Gussets 4 Rafters 24 Soffits 4 Ridge Boards Connectors 3 Polygal Support Cleats 48 12 38 4 Polygal Roof Side 33 Locate Ridge Boards and attach together using Metal Ridge Board Connectors and 8 3 4 screws evenly spaced on boards per connector Place connector approximately 1 1 4 up from...

Page 23: ... ends of both outside Rafters with 2 2 screws per end Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated above When positioned correctly attach Ridge Board to remaining Rafters with 2 2 screws per rafter end Important Pilot Hole Ridge Board to prevent splitting Completed Ridge Board Important Pilot hole Ridge Board to prevent splitting 2 1 2 Screws into Doubled up Rafters Soffits Important Measu...

Page 24: ... Important Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting Important Pilot hole Soffit to prevent splitting 37 Complete second Rafter section following Steps 34 36 20 5 182 45 5 45 5 45 5 45 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 38 With some helpers flip over each Rafter section so they can be lifted onto the shed Soffits should now be on the ground Prepare to lift onto Wall and Gable Frame Soffits facing ...

Page 25: ...re resting on Top Plate Gable Notch Slide bottom of Ridge Board into notch of Gable Slight gap between Wall and Soffit 40 Lift second Rafter Section up and place on Gable Framing Slide Rafter Section up on fram ing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into Gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall as per Step 39 Bottom of Ridge Board fits in gable notch Ensure Ridge Boards are flus...

Page 26: ... 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 Step 41 Hardware Steps 44 S2 1 1 4 Screws x ...

Page 27: ...le and then secure 46 Start by attaching one Gusset onto the mid dle Rafters as illustrated Attach only 1 2 screw per side now Important Pilot hole Gussets to prevent splitting Parts Steps 46 47 Gussets 3 4 x 80 x 19 3 4 x 4 Hardware Steps 46 47 S3 2 Screws x 40 total Front Gusset sit 1 4 below Rafter Important Before attaching remaining Gussets recheck the inside to inside wall measure ment are d...

Page 28: ... 48 Y30 Single Rafter Bracket x 8 total Y31 Double Rafter Bracket x 6 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total S3 2 Screws x 52 total 48 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 2 Screws 2 Screw 2 Screw 2 Screws 1 1 4 Screw 1 1 4 Screw Toll Free...

Page 29: ... x 3 4 x 38 x 4 Polygal Support Cleats Long 3 4 x 3 4 x 48 x 12 Hardware Step 49 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 64 total 1 4 Gap Important Pre drill pilot holes to prevent splitting D Roof Section Polygal Panels 8 Cedar Roof Ridge Caps Long 28 Short 1 Cedar Filler Shingles Long 21 Short 6 Long Roof Panels 4 1 Left 1 Right 2 Center Shingles overhang plywood on outside panels Shingles flush with plywood on cente...

Page 30: ... 51 Position Panel so roof plywood sits evenly on doubled up Rafters Screw Panel to Rafters through bottom row of shingles with 1 2 1 2 screw Lift up and place a Long Center Roof Panel on Rafters Center Panel will have plywood flush with shingles on both sides Position evenly on Rafters 45 1 2 wide Center Roof Panel 2 1 2 screw Long Roof Panel 52 Position Center Roof Panel so plywood is 1 8 from e...

Page 31: ... Roof Panel Lift and place panel on polygal side of roof Position Short Right Roof Panel equally on seam of dou bled up Rafter as per Step 51 Align Roof Panel at top so even with long panel at peak Reach through opening in Rafters to attach When posi tioned correctly screw down with 1 2 1 2 screw in bottom row of shin gles as illustrated above Hint work from inside of shed to position and secure P...

Page 32: ...eams meet in the same way 57 Roof Filler Shingles are included to cover roof seams Starting at the bottom slide the first Long shin gle in until flush with other bottom shingles 58 Screw first Filler Shingle down to rafters using 1 2 1 2 screws 1 per panel Make sure to screw into both rafters Parts Steps 57 59 Filler Shingles Long x 21 Filler Shingles Short x 6 Hardware Steps 57 59 S1 2 1 2 Screws...

Page 33: ...anels from the inside drill 1 8 pilot holes in each single rafter 3 per rafter on an angle Using 3 2 1 2 screws per rafter secure rafters to roof plywood Note from outside have a helper push roof panel down so plywood sits flush against rafter when securing 3 2 1 2 angle screwed into each mid rafter Hardware Step 61 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 24 total Mid Rafter Roof Plywood 4 90 degree Simpson Ties Gable ...

Page 34: ...is next Start by removing protec tive plastic layer from each panel Exterior interior side of protective poly gal film is printed on film be sure to note the side and install accordingly Slide panel up between Rafters so it rests on Polygal Support Cleats From the inside carefully slide end of Polygal Panel underneath roof Position Polygal Panel equally between Rafters Polygal Panel will overhang ...

Page 35: ... are flush with top of Polygal Panel Use 3 1 screws to secure Polygal Panel to underside of Roof Plywood 66 Position and secure remaining Polygal Panels as per Steps 64 65 With a caulking gun apply silicone to seal gaps between Rafters and Polygal Panels Apply silicone down each side of Rafter Use liberal amounts to properly seal Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorliv...

Page 36: ...Door with Hardware 1 Reg Windows 4 Reg Windows Trims 4 Wide Corner Trim 4 Bottom Skirting 14 Side Trims 10 Side Facia Outside 4 Side Facia Inside 2 Polygal Ridge Caps Outer 2 Polygal Ridge Caps Mid 4 Polygal Ridge Caps Center 3 Facia Nailing Strips 6 Narrow Window Inserts 8 Narrow Window Trims 8 Pentagon Detail Plate 2 Potting Shelf Legs 9 Potting Shelves Long 4 Short 1 Filler Trims 4 Rear Wall Tr...

Page 37: ...r opening and one Door Trim on right side of door 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 from Step 88 to determine vertical location of right trim left trim will sit below Drip Edge installed in Step 25 Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Step 68 Narrow Door Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 x 1 Door ...

Page 38: ... end of trim Use 2 3 4 screws as above Top Door Bottom Door 2 Screws 3 4 Screws Parts Step 70 Dutch Door Bottom x 1 Shim Shingles Hardware Step 70 SB2 2 Black Screws x 6 total 70 Place Bottom Dutch Door panel into position Gap 3 8 on bottom evenly space on sides and attach hinge to doorway seam trim with 3 2 Black Headed Screws Use shim to help keep the door evenly spaced on bottom One of the Shim...

Page 39: ... Step 72 SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 16 total Y3 Black Handle x1 Y4 Black Drop Latch x1 Y5 Silver Barrel Bolt x1 72 Attach Door Handle Exterior Drop Latch and Interior Barrel Bolt to door Handle is positioned on top door Drop Latch on bottom door and Interior Drop Latch silver on top door stud Attach Black Drop Latch as illustrated above with 4 3 4 Black Screws Note how female part of Drop Latch is pos...

Page 40: ...over side wall seams and in the corners align tight underneath Soffit and even with Filler Trims Attach each with piece with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Note Trim may sit slightly below Bottom Skirting Parts Step 73 Top Wall Trim 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 8 Hardware Step 73 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 73 Trim out side walls by attaching Top Wall Trim Position with thick end of Bevel downwards at ...

Page 41: ...im will cap Side Trims Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Wide Trim Side Trim Parts Step 77 Rear Wall Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 85 x 2 Hardware Step 77 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 77 Attach Rear Wall Trims to rear of shed Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...ttach Caps to center of outside Rafter with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Use a straight edge to align Cap with Cedar Roof Panels See above Outside 2 5 1 2 wide Center 3 4 1 2 wide Mid 4 2 1 2 wide Polygal Ridge Cap overhangs Rafter by approx 1 4 79 Position and attach Mid Ridge Caps evenly spaced on single Rafters Align top to bot tom as per Step 78 Secure each piece with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails 80 Pos...

Page 43: ... Fasten each cleat with 3 1 1 4 screws per piece Parts Step 82 84 F R Facia angled ends 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 81 1 4 x 4 Hardware Step 82 84 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 40 total 82 Attach Front and Rear Facia angle cut on ends to Facia Cleats on Non Polygal Roof side with 10 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Line up Facia so Facia ends line up with Rafter ends Expert Advice Do a dry run by lining up Front Re...

Page 44: ...ia 84 Attach remaining Front Rear Facia pieces to Facia Cleats under Roof Battens 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 up Facia so it is aligned with Rafter ends Do a dry run with Front Rear and Side Facia to confirm positioning prior to attach ing Hardware Step 84 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 4 total 2 1...

Page 45: ...ver seam between Window Wall Panel and Narrow Wall Panel Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts Step 87 Horizontal Door Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 8 x 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 32 x 1 Hardware Step 87 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 6 total 87 Attach Horizontal Door Trims above door and below Drip Edge Attach with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails for short piece and 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails for longer piece Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 ww...

Page 46: ...ils x 36 total 89 Attach Facia Detail Plates and Pentagon Detail Plates to cover seams where Facia and Trim pieces come together Secure each with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts Step 90 Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 x 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 36 x 1 Hardware Step 90 S3 2 Screws x 12 total 90 Attach Interior Vertical and Horizontal Door Stops to door framing from inside of shed Use 4 2 screws to secure each sto...

Page 47: ...k gap Caulk gap Window frame Siding Butt Screw insert into bottom thick part of siding 91 To reduce possible water from penetrating into the window cavity caulk gap on both sides of window opening prior to installing Window Insert Position insert in cavity and screw with 6 1 1 4 Screws On sides make sure to screw insert into the thick butt of the siding only Parts Window Insert x 1 Hardware S2 1 1...

Page 48: ...its underneath each window double window Hardware Step 95 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 38 total 95 Locate Long Potting Shelf and 2 Potting Shelf Legs Position shelf in corner tight against wall framing While supporting the shelf attach shelf with 2 2 1 2 screws to wall frame Place leg underneath shelf and attach to inside shelf framing and wall framing as illustrated above with 2 2 1 2 screws Parts Step 95 L...

Page 49: ...uare and level Attach legs as previously illustrated Screw to wall stud and up into the underside of shelf framing Continue attaching shelves along wall as per Steps 95 96 Short Potting Shelf goes in the corner and only receives one leg Congratulations on completing your new 12 x 16 Sunshed Garden Shed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...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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