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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ASPEN GARDEN SHED 

12 ft x 10 ft, 1 

3

/

8

"

IMPORTANT

Before beginning the assembly of your garden shed, please read the instructions 

carefully and follow them closely. By doing so, you will avoid unnecessary 

problems

and save time. It is recommended to start the assembly process only once all the

 

components of your shed have been identified, sorted, and classified by size.

 

This 

intro also contains recommendations related to the maintenance of your shed.

Summary of Contents for ASPEN

Page 1: ...the instructions carefully and follow them closely By doing so you will avoid unnecessary problems and save time It is recommended to start the assembly process only once all the components of your shed have been identified sorted and classified by size This intro also contains recommendations related to the maintenance of your shed ...

Page 2: ...side layers due to stronger moisture oppose to shrinking Firstly the surface starts chapping then the inside layers When timber dries it can get a longitudinal warp or a cross warp A longitudinal warp is when the drying straight balk bends a flat plank twists and gets the form of the propeller Wood has a set of specific technological characteristics It easily splits along the fibre nicely holding ...

Page 3: ...diy weather conditions If rain should start during the assembly process wood should be covered Once you have erected the shed finish with a coat of paint or appropriate treatment Foundation Before erecting the shed it is important to make a firm and plain foundation ideally using concrete concrete slabs or concrete blocs It is veiy important to have the foundation comers at right angles and comple...

Page 4: ...allet Hammer Tape measure Pliers for removing staples Philips screwdriver 5M Allen wrench for hinge adjustment Ladder Drill optional FOR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO CLIPS GO TO shorturl at aizGO opens a Youtube playlist of video instructions ASPEN 12 ft x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 5: ...3 4 9c x 1 55 1 2 10 x 1 30 1 2 11 x 1 55 1 2 4a x 1 149 5 8 1 3 8 12 x 1 1 152 3 4 13 x 2 117 3 8 14 x 2 15 x 1 16 x 4 85 7 8 17 x88 2 62 1 2 B C A A A A A A B C A A A B C B C A A B C A B C C B B C A B A B A B C A B B C A 117 3 8 5 1 4 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 5 1 4 5 1 4 5 1 4 5 1 4 3 1 4 3 1 4 4 3 4 40 3 4 40 3 4 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 4 1 3 4 5 8 3 4 5 1 4 5 1 4 15 3 4 152 3 4 5 1 2 152 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 6: ...8 20 x 2 8 5 8 4 3 4 21 x 1 1 26 69 7 8 22 x 31 2 79 1 8 3 1 2 3 4 22a x 31 2 59 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 23 x 4 69 1 2 1 1 8 3 4 24 x 4 53 3 8 1 1 8 3 4 A B A B A B A B C A B C B C A 3 1 2 1 1 2 M6 1 1 2 x 10 x 26 x 4 x 610 2 3 4 1 1 4 M6 x 3 4 x 32 x 8 X 2 1 6 1 4 2 3 4 x 8 x 6 x 4 2 3 4 ASPEN 12 ft x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 7: ... 1 2 1 2 5 10 8 5 8 5 1 4 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13 8 12 55 8 7 33 4 51 4 12 83 4 51 2 51 2 1 91 2 1 10 2 41 2 1 91 2 3 11 4 13 8 12 55 8 7 33 4 51 4 12 83 4 51 2 51 2 11 93 4 8 103 4 12 55 8 13 3 4 11 93 4 9 11 2 9 93 8 10 21 2 13 8 9 93 8 8 103 4 7 33 4 9 11 2 2 77 8 2 77 8 13 8 9 93 8 8 103 4 7 33 4 ASPEN 12 ft x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 8: ...foundation It adds additional stability and prevents the floor from sagging in the coming decades as well as isolate the potential rotting from below NOTE if building on a treated wood grid or plywood covered platform you don t have to use the treated foundation beams at all Just start building directly on your foundation platform 7 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 9: ...8 FLOOR JOIST DIAGRAM 1 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 Position Dimension in Quantity 1 109 1 2 x 2 3 8 x 1 1 2 8 ...

Page 10: ...3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 2 9 Position Dimension in Quantity 2 149 5 8 x 2 5 8 x 1 3 8 2 2 2 3 1 2 x6 STEP 2 ANCHOR STARTER FRONT BACK WALL BOARDS ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 11: ...10 Position Dimension in Quantity 3 117 3 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 2 2 2 6 1 4 x6 STEP 3 ANCHOR BOTTOM SIDE WALL BOARDS ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 12: ...5 1 4 x 1 3 8 15 1 5 72 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 7 6 21 5 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 21 7 31 7 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 14 8 2 7 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 7 9a 55 1 2 x 4 3 4 x 3 1 4 1 9b 77 x 4 3 4 x 3 1 4 1 1 9c 55 1 2 x 4 3 4 x 3 1 4 1 STEP 4 ASSEMBLE WALLS AND DOOR FRAME 7 7 install slide in the door frame 9b 9c 3 1 2 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 13: ...1 Position Dimension in Quantity 10 30 1 2 x 40 3 4 1 11 55 1 2 x 40 3 4 1 STEP 5 INSTALL WINDOWS install slide in windows 10 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 NOTE Window can be installed on either of the side walls ...

Page 14: ...Position Dimension in Quantity 4a 149 5 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 1 12 152 3 4 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 1 1 STEP 6 ASSEMBLE TOP WALL BOARDS 12 4a 2 3 4 x4 12 3 12 2 3 4 4 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 15: ...2 14 152 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 1 3 4 2 15 152 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 1 3 4 1 14 15 STEP 7 ASSEMBLE GABLES AND ROOF BEAMS Make sure the front gable slides well into the door frame If it doesn t check if the screws holding the door frame are crewed all the way in ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 16: ...14 2 3 4 x6 2 3 4 x4 2 3 4 x4 STEP 8 FASTEN GABLES AND ROOF BEAMS 13 2 3 4 14 12 2 3 4 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 17: ...16 15 Position Dimension in Quantity 16 85 7 8 x 1 1 2 x 5 8 4 STEP 9 INSTALL WIND STUDS OPTIONAL 1 1 2 x4 8 1 1 2 Ø M6 x8 2 3 4 x4 Ø M6 x4 1 1 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 18: ...C D STEP 10 ENSURE DOOR FRAME IS AT RIGHT ANGLES Check if the door frame is square by measuring cross distance between opposite corners it should be equal Push shed side to side to adjust 16 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 19: ...17 17 Position Dimension in Quantity 17 62 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 88 2 STEP 11 INSTALL ROOF BOARDS 1 16 1 1 2 x264 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 20: ...18 1 1 2 x6 3 4 18 Position Dimension in Quantity 18 64 1 8 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 4 STEP 12 INSTALL FRONT BACK FASCIA 1 1 2 x6 18 18 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 21: ...x2 1 1 2 x2 20 19 19 18 19 17 19 Position Dimension in Quantity 19 76 3 8 x 1 1 2 x 5 8 4 20 8 5 8 x 4 x 3 4 2 STEP 13 INSTALL SIDE FASCIA 20 18 1 1 2 20 18 1 1 2 1 1 4 x10 1 1 4 x10 19 19 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 22: ...1 1 2 x2 21 20 1 1 2 x4 Position Dimension in Quantity 21 69 7 8 x 26 1 1 STEP 14 INSTALL AND FASTEN THE DOOR PANELS WINDOWS 1 1 4 x6 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 23: ...s security and prevents the door from potential warping if the extreme temperature or humidity fluctuations are frequent in your area E g dew forms on the shed overnight and the shed door is facing the sun in the East with no shade The sun creates extreme heat over the wet wood thus the exterior layers of wood dry out faster than the deeper layers and the wood starts to warp unless it is restricte...

Page 24: ... 2 x315 1 1 2 23 22a Position Dimension in Quantity 22 79 1 8 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 31 2 22a 59 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 31 2 23 69 1 2 x 1 1 8 x 3 4 4 24 53 3 8 x 1 1 8 x 3 4 4 STEP 16 INSTALL FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS 24 24 23 ASPEN 12 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

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