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The window and door headers are comprised of extra strong 2x4 and plywood materials and 

require assembly. Please refer to the instructions below to assemble all headers for this unit.

H1: Layout two 2x4s 

and one plywood 

strip.

H2: Place plywood strip between 2x4s, align all 

edges, and fasten together using 2-1/2” galvanized 

12d nails.

H3: Install header upright 

keeping 2x4 edge flush 

with wall studs as shown. 

Repeat these steps for 

each window and door 

header.

Summary of Contents for Keystone Garage

Page 1: ...Keystone Garage Assembly Manual Suncast Corporation Toll Free 866 768 8465 Hours 9 5 Monday Friday EST Kit ships as shown 14x24 Garage...

Page 2: ...upplied Paint Extra Strong 7 High Front and Back Walls Optional Garage Door Supplied by Customer Screened Wood Vents 1 Door Keystone Trim Piece 4 Window Keystone Trim Pieces Fancy Dentil Molding Assem...

Page 3: ...uded throughout this manual and the set of engineered drawings included at end of manual The pictures shown in this manual may depict a different layout if discrepancies occur always refer to drawings...

Page 4: ...t Blue 1 Roofing Nails Color Code Purple The following fasteners are included with your kit However you will find the assembly process to pro ceed much faster when using air powered tools and fastener...

Page 5: ...Page 5 Note It is important to position 4 joists at end wall underneath overhead garage door location overhead door can be positioned on either end wall...

Page 6: ...it should include all of the following parts Page 6 Suncast Corporation See drawings on previous page for correct layout If you did not purchase the optional floor please proceed to page 8 Pressure Tr...

Page 7: ...n plywood at edges Step 4 Attach short floor joists to long floor joists using using 6d 2 nail and OSB pcs keeping all pieces flush at top Step 5 Attach floor joists togeth er at appropriate measureme...

Page 8: ...layer 5 Note If you purchased the optional floor please proceed to back wall layout and assembly page Step 12 Remove next layer of kit and set aside Step 13 Remove screws from 4 2 x4 double wall plate...

Page 9: ...recommended to put a layer of clear silicone seal er under bottom plates Step 19 Make sure bottom plate layout is square It is square when diagonal measurements are equal Step 20 Fasten bottom plates...

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Page 11: ...uble 2x4 plate square ends measure and mark at 16 on center as shown Step 22 Layout 84 2 x4 wall studs and fasten to top and bottom plates at marks using two 12d 3 nails per stud as shown Note It is v...

Page 12: ...lvanized nails spaced 8 apart Step 26 Install next siding piece as shown keeping groove reveal consistent with standard openings on sheet Repeat to end of wall Step 28 Lift and set wall as shown Step...

Page 13: ...refer to the instructions below to assemble all headers for this unit H1 Layout two 2x4s and one plywood strip H2 Place plywood strip between 2x4s align all edges and fasten together using 2 1 2 galva...

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Page 15: ...s as shown Step 33 Use square to mark top and bottom plates Step 32 Mark off wall using measurements shown in drawing Step 34 Layout wall studs aligning studs with marks on wall plates See drawings on...

Page 16: ...ld have siding underlap Note Right side of door should have siding overlap Step 38 Before nailing rest of siding make sure that door opening is square Door is square when corner to corner diagonal mea...

Page 17: ...or repeating step 30 Step 39 Take remaining 16 3 4 x4 door header siding mark piece cut siding piece to fit using mark and install as shown Step 42 Use extra wall stud to brace wall to floor as shown...

Page 18: ...it configuration prior to framing end wall All drawings are configured to be viewed from exterior of building If end wall is for left gable wall left side of drawing is adjacent to back of unit If end...

Page 19: ...End Wall Layout One Window Configuration 2 Page 18...

Page 20: ...End Wall Layout Two Windows Configuration 3 Page 19...

Page 21: ...Optional Garage Door Layout Configuration 4 Page 20...

Page 22: ...draw ings Note All measurements should be taken from edge of front wall stud do not measure from edge of siding Step 44 Set wall align with front and back wall and fasten to floors and adjoining walls...

Page 23: ...on Step 46 Layout three 4 x90 siding sheets and one 20 x90 sheet as shown Step 48 Make sure siding aligns properly at edge of wall Nail off siding every 8 using 7d 2 1 4 galvanized nails Step 49 Each...

Page 24: ...ls as shown Assemble remaining rafters by fastening a rafter gusset to each side of rafter as shown Front Back Soffit Installation Step 51 Measure down 3 1 2 from top of wall and snap a line as shown...

Page 25: ...Note It is very important for rafter gusset to be facing towards interior of building Step 53 First soffit piece should pass end of wall stud 1 2 as shown to ensure soffit piece is flush with edge of...

Page 26: ...s on lower wall Step 61 Install pre cut gable siding brace at siding splice as shown Gable Siding Installation Step 59 Starting with overlap at front layout gable siding pieces as shown Note There is...

Page 27: ...ery 8 as shown Step 67 Install remaining 2 x4 fascia boards as shown 2 x4 Fascia Installation Step 63 Put a nail in each corner of window 4 total and out through siding Window Opening Cutout Step 64 U...

Page 28: ...Rafter Layout Page 27...

Page 29: ...Toenail rafter into top of wall Rafter Installation Step 68 Sight and straighten front and back walls using the wall brace as shown Fasten brace to floor to keep wall straight Note Braces can be remo...

Page 30: ...of OSB roof material for first row Step 74 Install first full sheet of OSB keeping sheet centered on raf ters and resting against 2 x4 fascia board Step 76 Before fastening top of OSB sheeting mark e...

Page 31: ...nd repeat on back side Note Make sure to stagger OSB joints to maxi mize roof strength Step 79 Paint building desired color paint pur chased separately Note Trim pieces included are primed white you c...

Page 32: ...ng as shown using 3 12d nails Gable Overhang Assembly Installation p 2 page 31 Step 82 Gable overhang ready for installation Align flush with OSB roof sheet Align at peak Fit tight against 2x4 fascia...

Page 33: ...im nails Step 85 Cut 2 x4 fascia flush at edge Step 86 Layout 8 primed fascia trim pieces Step 88 Align remaining fascia trim boards with previously installed boards and with OSB sheeting piece and fa...

Page 34: ...p 92 Repeat previous steps on back section aligning angled cut pieces at center page 33 Suncast Corporation Step 89 Front section complete repeat on back wall Step 90 Align angled fascia piece at cent...

Page 35: ...e overhang keeping painted side down as shown Step 94 Caulk at peak where painted plywood sections meet page 34 Suncast Corporation Painted plywood Step 95 Mark overhanging front fascia piece and cut...

Page 36: ...lywood 1 3 1 2 x78 3 4 5 8 plywood 2 1 x4 x73 1 2 painted trim 1 1 x4 x78 3 4 painted trim 1 1 x3 x81 painted trim Door Trim Installation Step 97 Make a mark 3 4 above door header at both ends of door...

Page 37: ...ont using 2 trim nails as shown Step 106 Install 77 1 4 corner trim piece on side as shown Repeat on all four corners 77 1 4 80 Step 107 Install dentil molding from left to right using 2 trim nails as...

Page 38: ...short points flush with side trim Step 108 Install windows as shown using 1 pan head screws It is strongly recommended to seal behind window flanges with clear silicone caulk Window Window Trim Insta...

Page 39: ...cast Corporation Step 114 Install window shutters using 1 1 2 red screws as shown Note Shutters can be painted to suit your taste Installation of Window Shutters Step 113 Measure and find center of to...

Page 40: ...teners Used for Flower Box Installation Galvanized Trim Nails Step 121 Fasten flower box beneath window using 1 1 2 screws as shown Step 117 Attach back of flower box to side using galvanized trim nai...

Page 41: ...e whole way across top of door Door Installation Step 123 Starting with left door install doors keeping door tight against side and 1 4 reveal at top Use 2 black hinge screws as shown Step 125 Mark lo...

Page 42: ...allation Step 129 Find center of only one 2x4 treated ramp piece and cut in half for ramp bottom brace Step 130 Layout ramp pieces and make sure edges are pre cisely straight as shown Step 132 Fasten...

Page 43: ...inued 134 Cut out a 1 1 2 x1 1 2 notch in both ends of ramp as shown Drip Edge Installation 135 Install ramp as shown Suncast Corporation page 42 Step 136 Install drip edge using 1 roofing nails as sh...

Page 44: ...rafter ties Install rafter ties with 12d 3 1 2 nails as shown Note Space rafter ties evenly throughout building Suncast Corporation page 43 Step 138 Install hurricane clips on each rafter as shown Flo...

Page 45: ...page 44 Door Stop Installation Step 140 Install door stop on both doors as Suncast Corporation...

Page 46: ...insertion Install diamond plate in this opening See engineered drawings on previous page 20 for proper layout Suncast Corporation Step G2 Frame and install garage door end wall repeating previous ste...

Page 47: ...gable roof siding after installing end rafter repeating steps from opposite gable wall Cut out excess siding at top of door opening Step G7 Cutout overhead door opening using a skill saw or router Ste...

Page 48: ...Step G11 Install inside filler trim strips as shown page 47 Suncast Corporation Step G12 Install overhead door exterior trim pieces as shown G10 Repeat on opposite side of door...

Page 49: ...e roof Mark boards with pen cil for cutting template Note Mark front and back board Step 4 Find center of cupola and mark lightly with pencil Step 5 Align marks on bottom board with edges of top board...

Page 50: ...Congratulations your Keystone Garage is now ready for shingle application Note Follow shingle manufacturer s application recom mendations Suncast Corporation...

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