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CONCRETE FOUNDATION 

Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden floor. If you choose to install your kit

 

on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.

• A treated 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete. 

Hint: Use treated lumber in your kit or

 

   purchase full length treated lumber.

 

 

• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.

 

 

• Fasten 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill  plates to slab using approved concrete anchors 

(fasteners not included)

.

 

 

• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.

NOTES

      Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.

2" x 4" x 11'-1-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 339,4 cm)

2" x 4" x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 244 cm)

Caulk

Requires:

x2
x2
x1

MUST be treated lumber.

MUST be treated lumber.

96" (243,8 cm)

96" x 140-5/8" (243,8 x 357,2 cm)

133-5/8" (339,4 cm)

8'x 12' (243,8 x 365,8 cm)

140-5/8" (357,2 cm)

A

Actual Size

B

C

Building Size

A

B

C

4"

(10,2 cm)

3-1/2"

(8,9 cm)

DOOR

Treated Sill Plate

Caulk between sill 

plate and concrete.

Summary of Contents for OAKRIDGE 8 x 12

Page 1: ...or product information call our toll free number 1 800 844 9273 or email customerservice backyardproductsllc com Our staff is ready to provide assistance April through October M F 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM...

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Page 3: ...ing ENGINEERED DRAWINGS Contact our Customer Service Team if engineered drawings are needed to pull local permits SURFACE PREPARATION To ensure proper assembly you must build your shed on a level surf...

Page 4: ...lation Level Gloves Framing lumber is graded for structural strength and not appearance Exterior trim is graded for one good side Always install the material leaving the best edge and best surface vis...

Page 5: ...SHINGLES 7 Bundles PAINT FOR SIDING 2 Gallons Use 100 acrylic latex exterior paint 2 coats recommended CAULK 3 Tubes Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable 1 GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS 3 Lb...

Page 6: ...2 3 4 x 69 1 x 7 x 175 3 cm x12 2 x 4 x 68 7 16 5 1 x 10 2 x 173 8 cm YJ x2 2 x 4 x 69 7 8 5 1 x 10 2 x 177 5 cm WW x1 19 32 x 4 x 69 7 8 1 5 x 10 2 x 177 5 cm WML x1 19 32 x 4 x 69 7 8 1 5 x 10 2 x...

Page 7: ...1 2 x 3 x 93 5 1 x 7 6 x 236 2 cm TP x1 2 x 4 x 96 5 1 x 10 2 x 243 8 cm 1 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 69 3 2 x 6 3 x 175 3 cm x1 7 1 4 x 18 1 4 18 4 x 46 4 cm WITH WOOD GRAIN ON FACE 19 32 x 6 15 16 x 5 1 2 1 5 x...

Page 8: ...x275 x90 x14 x60 x7 x96 x64 x12 NAIL BOXES VENT DOOR HARDWARE AND WINDOW FASTENER HARDWARE BAG 6 1 1 4 3 2 cm 2 5 1 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 3 7 6 cm 3 4 1 9 cm 2 5 0 cm 3 7 6 cm 2 5 1 cm 1 1 2 3 8 cm x1 x1 x...

Page 9: ...or best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block LEVELING METHODS If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page CONCRETE MATERIAL REQUI...

Page 10: ...ates Fasten 2 x 4 5 1 x 10 2 cm sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors fasteners not included Check local code for concrete foundation requirements NOTES Allow new concrete slabs to cure...

Page 11: ...8 121 9 cm 3 7 6 cm x2 x10 x44 2 x 4 x 92 5 8 5 1 x 10 2 x 235 3 cm 2 x 4 x 93 5 1 x 10 2 x 236 2 cm x2 2 x 4 x 48 5 1 x 10 2 x 121 9 cm PARTS REQUIRED Center on marks Note this measurement FLOOR FRAM...

Page 12: ...easurement will be approximately 170 1 4 432 4 cm When the frame is level and square secure one side of frame to the 4x4 runners using one fastener at ends of each runner Move to the opposite end of t...

Page 13: ...e is square by installing one panel and squaring frame Fig A Fig B Fig C Check the floor frame is square by measuring diagonally across the frame corners If the measurements are the same your floor fr...

Page 14: ...or panels Continue installing panels with rough side up painted grid lines Position 44 5 8 panel in middle of floor frame Use grid lines on panel for 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel...

Page 15: ...during assembly Right Wall Check the floor frame is level after installing floor panels Re level if needed HINT IMPORTANT The floor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction Organi...

Page 16: ...ng stand on frame x2 2 x 4 x 72 5 1 x 10 2 x 182 9 cm TM x2 2 x 4 x 68 5 8 5 1 x 10 2 x 174 3 cm YF x7 2 x 4 x 68 5 1 x 10 2 x 172 7 cm UM x32 14 DOOR 3 7 6 cm BEGIN 1 Use two 3 nails at each mark and...

Page 17: ...de up as shown Use the gauge block to mark the 3 4 measurement on the wall stud Secure panel with two 2 nails in the corners Fig A Nail the panel using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside pan...

Page 18: ...ing up Nail using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel 6 Place end 44 5 8 x 72 panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up Nail using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside...

Page 19: ...cm 1 1 2 3 8 cm 1 1 2 3 8 cm UM x7 TM YF TM YF HINT For easier nailing stand on frame x2 2 x 4 x 72 5 1 x 10 2 x 182 9 cm TM x2 2 x 4 x 68 5 8 5 1 x 10 2 x 174 3 cm YF x7 2 x 4 x 68 5 1 x 10 2 x 172 7...

Page 20: ...talling one panel and squaring frame Move to the opposite end Using the long edge of the panel as a lever move the panel side to side until you have a 3 4 measurement on the wall stud Secure corner wi...

Page 21: ...p Nail using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel 6 Place end 44 5 8 x 72 panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up Nail using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel...

Page 22: ...edge on floor as shown Secure using two 3 nails at each connection BEGIN 1 x1 2 x 4 x 17 3 4 5 x 10 2 x 45 1 cm CXA x1 2 x 4 x 34 1 4 5 x 10 2 x 87 cm XY x3 2 x 4 x 89 5 x 10 2 x 226 1 cm SZ SZ SZ SZ...

Page 23: ...ANELS 35 1 4 89 5 cm 15 1 4 38 7 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 12 30 5 cm 3 4 1 9 cm 3 4 1 9 cm 3 4 1 9 cm 3 4 1 9 cm 3 4 1 9 cm Use Gauge Block As Spacer Use Gauge Block As Spacer 6 15 2 cm Ensure 3 4...

Page 24: ...x 72 1 x 121 9 x 182 9 cm Secure using 2 5 1 cm nails 6 15 2 cm apart on edges and 12 30 5 cm apart on inside of panel Place right panel flush to left panel with primed side up x26 2 5 1 cm 6 35 1 4...

Page 25: ...WALL PARTS REQUIRED Flush Center UN on back wall top plate and flush to inside of back of wall panel Fig A While keeping UN flush secure to top plate using eight 3 screws 2 1 BEGIN 3 7 6 cm Screws 3...

Page 26: ...cm 68 172 7 cm 68 172 7 cm HINT For easier nailing stand on frame 16 1 2 41 9 cm 16 1 2 41 9 cm 16 1 2 41 9 cm 16 1 2 41 9 cm x1 2 x 4 x 89 5 x 10 2 x 226 1 cm SZ 3 7 6 cm PARTS REQUIRED x8 FRONT WALL...

Page 27: ...REQUIRED FRONT WALL x40 x2 2 5 1 cm Primed side up Primed side up Install OO after panels for temporary brace 3 7 6 cm For squareness maintain flush along panel edges Place 19 5 8 x 72 panel onto wall...

Page 28: ...Secure using five 3 screws on angle spaced evenly 7 6 You have finished building your front wall FINISH 8 Fig B Flush to 2x4 Flush Front wall panel Front wall panel UM FW SZ FW FW NOTE Drive screws a...

Page 29: ...ig A 4 3 7 6 cm x12 x2 x25 RIGHT SIDE WALL INSTALLATION 3 7 6 cm Screws UN 3 Nails into bottom plate DOOR DOOR Panel Flush 3 7 6 cm Screw BEGIN Stand right sidewall on floor It is important to secure...

Page 30: ...3 nails Fig A 4 x12 x2 x25 LEFT SIDE WALL INSTALLATION 3 7 6 cm Screws UN 3 Nails into bottom plate DOOR DOOR Panel Flush 3 7 6 cm Screw BEGIN Stand left sidewall on floor It is important to secure t...

Page 31: ...WALL IS CENTERED ON FLOOR BEFORE NAILING Secure back wall upright to floor using two 3 screws Fig C Nail back wall panel to side wall stud using 1 1 2 nails at 6 apart Secure the two back wall center...

Page 32: ...panels to side wall using 1 1 2 nails 6 apart Fig D 1 2 3 4 5 6 30 3 7 6 cm FRONT WALL INSTALLATION 2 5 1 cm x8 x2 x26 1 1 2 3 8 cm PARTS REQUIRED Center wall assembly on floor 3 7 6 cm x8 BEGIN Stan...

Page 33: ...e to rafters where gusset will fit NOTE BE SURE TO SET ASIDE ONE GUSSET WITH FINISHED WOOD GRAIN PATTERN Secure gusset to rafters using twelve 2 5 1 cm Nails as shown 4 5 3 2 107 1 8 272 1 cm Back Wal...

Page 34: ...r rafters 2 BEGIN 1 Align over studs Fig A Fig B Flush to inside of panel Locate first 1 GUSSET rafter directly over front stud flush to inside of front wall panels and tight to side wall Fig A B Face...

Page 35: ...RT 33 FRONT WALL GABLE PARTS REQUIRED Primed side up Primed side up Flush Flush Orient parts on flat as shown Place LEFT front gable panel as shown and secure using 1 1 2 nails as shown 2 1 BEGIN 3 Yo...

Page 36: ...imed side up Flush Orient parts on flat as shown Place LEFT back gable panel on RZ as shown and secure using 1 1 2 nails 6 apart 2 1 BEGIN 3 Place RIGHT back gable panel on RZ and flush to left panel...

Page 37: ...gable panels FRONT WALL GABLE PARTS REQUIRED Caulk on top of front wall panels first as shown Place front gable assembly centered on front wall panel and flush to rafter peak Fig A Secure front gable...

Page 38: ...e Z Strip Center Z Strip on back wall panels Fig A Secure to UN using seven 2 finish nails 16 apart 2 1 BEGIN 2 5 1 cm Finish Nails 16 40 6 cm 2 5 1 cm Finish Nails CENTER ON WALL PANELS OUTSIDE OF SH...

Page 39: ...uld be flush to wall panel as shown Fig A You have finished attaching your back wall gable panels While keeping panels flush secure gable assembly to UN using 1 1 2 nails 6 15 2 cm apart 2 1 BEGIN FIN...

Page 40: ...er as shown Fig A You have finished attaching your loft supports Secure UN to rafter using four 3 screws Fig A Center second loft support UN on top plate and 13 33 cm from rafter Fig A Secure UN to to...

Page 41: ...using two 3 screws into back stud and two 3 nails into first stud as shown SAME HEIGHT Repeat Step 1 to attach second shelf support WJ Place PL flush to shelf supports and 8 5 8 21 9 cm from back stud...

Page 42: ...PARTS REQUIRED 4 Measure and mark for workbench support TP up from the floor 35 3 4 Secure TP using two 3 nails into studs as shown 2 3 7 6 cm Nails 2 3 7 6 cm Nails 35 3 4 90 8 cm 35 3 4 90 8 cm TP 3...

Page 43: ...on support and fit into groove Secure front of panels with 1 1 4 screws 9 apart Secure back of panels with 1 1 2 nails 9 apart 11 7 8 30 2 cm 23 7 8 60 6 cm Flush against back wall SHELF WORKBENCH Flu...

Page 44: ...2 1 1 x 91 1 x 208 3 cm x1 x6 Place loft panel onto the three loft supports centered from side to side and flush with the back wall panel Fit panel into gap IMPORTANT Use only SIX 2 nails in the panel...

Page 45: ...17 8 cm apart Position second WW flush to panel edge and flush to WW already attached Fig A Attach trim with ten 1 1 4 screws from inside approximately 7 17 8 cm apart Reinforce WW with one 3 screw th...

Page 46: ...g one 3 7 6 cm screw 2 1 BEGIN 3 Repeat Step 1 2 to make three additional assemblies BUILD FOUR OVERHANG FRAMES You have finished assembling your overhang framing FINISH 4 x4 DY Flat WE x4 2 x 3 x 68...

Page 47: ...m HINT Clamp in position before screwing Fig C Flush Flush BEGIN 1 Position 2 x 5 spacer flush to front of rafter and wall panel Secure using two 2 5 1 cm nails Fig A Position overhang framing flush t...

Page 48: ...g assembly Fig A Secure using six 1 1 4 screws Position left 57 7 8 overhang board Primed Side Down flush to front wall framing assembly and right overhang board Fig A Secure using six 1 1 4 screws En...

Page 49: ...board Primed Side Down flush to front wall and soffit block Fig A Secure using two 1 1 4 3 2 cm screws Position left 7 7 8 overhang board Primed Side Down flush to front wall and soffit block Fig B Se...

Page 50: ...ly installed overhand boards Fig A Secure using two 1 1 4 screws Position left 5 13 16 overhang board Primed Side Out flush to front wall and previously installed overhand boards Fig B Secure using tw...

Page 51: ...first as shown using three 1 1 4 screws Repeat Step 10 on opposite side Continue securing overhang framing while traveling toward peak as shown Secure overhang framing together using one 3 screw Fig A...

Page 52: ...with primed side out and flush to peak and overhang framing as shown Fig A Secure using 2 finish nails 12 apart as shown Repeat Step 12 on opposite side with WMR You have completed installing your fro...

Page 53: ...finished installing your soffit nailer Align WS flush to marks Fig A and use WD as a gauge block as shown Fig B Secure at each rafter using 2 nails angled to hit stud Fig C Use two nails at seam Plac...

Page 54: ...three 2 1 2 screws as shown Fig A Repeat Step 1 for opposite side Fig B You have finished attaching your back wall soffit block 2 PARTS REQUIRED x6 Fig A Fig B Flush WD WD Flush 3 2 1 2 6 4 cm Screws...

Page 55: ...l Secure using 1 1 4 screws 12 30 5 cm apart and angle into rafter at rafter Fig C Secure using 1 1 4 screws 12 30 5 cm apart and angle into rafter at rafter Fig C 3 2 BEGIN 1 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2...

Page 56: ...with 6 15 16 measurement down and flush to bottom of soffit board as shown Attach cap with three 2 finish nails as shown Fig A Repeat step 1 to install RIGHT corner soffit cap Fig B You have finished...

Page 57: ...Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened 1 BEGIN 2 5 1 cm PARTS REQUIRED ROOF PANELS Fig C Two Nails 4 8 1 2 1 9 c m Flush Fig D Fig A Flush at peak Fig B Flush at peak 7 16 x 47 7...

Page 58: ...ls 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel Attach 22 x 96 roof panel flush to the installed panel Fig I and front rafter Nail the roof panel using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel...

Page 59: ...LAR TIES FINISH 3 2 1 BEGIN Position and level collar tie on second and fourth rafter from back wall HINT For best appearance install collar tie on rafter facing away from door opening Glue collar tie...

Page 60: ...LOFT PANEL Continue nailing 2 nails in each loft panel support as shown FINISH 2 BEGIN 1 You have finished your loft panel 2 5 1 cm Nails Attention Load not to exceed 300 lbs evenly distributed across...

Page 61: ...fit cap Primed Side Out flush to bottom of overhang as shown Secure using three 2 finish nails Fig A Position left corner soffit cap Primed Side Out flush to bottom of overhang as shown Secure using t...

Page 62: ...and flush to roof panels Fig A using two 2 finish nails at each rafter and four 2 finish nails at seam Repeat Step 1 to attach fascia on opposite side You have attached your fascia 2 3 8 x 2 3 4 x 69...

Page 63: ...Tighten securely Attach temporary support GAA with two 1 5 8 screws as shown Tighten securely OO GAA SPACER Tighten screws securely OFFSET 4 3 7 6 cm Screws Screws 1 1 4 3 cm Bottom edges flush NOTE...

Page 64: ...ed installing your doors Screw hinge boards into wall supports and floor using ten 3 screws as shown Make sure screws go into framing and floor Fig C D 6 3 7 6 cm Screws into the wall support and floo...

Page 65: ...finished securing your door and trim FINISH 7 BEGIN 1 2 Secure top two horizontal door rails GI 9 down with four 3 4 screws from behind as shown Secure two vertical door rails DKA with four 3 4 screw...

Page 66: ...ate your warranty Use a paintable exterior rated caulk BEGIN 1 From back side of door position window in opening and ensure square with door edge Use four screws to secure each window 2 Apply high qua...

Page 67: ...door Fig A 1 PARTS REQUIRED x14 2 5 1 cm DOOR STIFFENERS FINISH 4 Repeat Steps 1 2 to install OO on right door 3 Secure using 7 3 screws through outside trim into OO Fig B 2 Fig A Center OO in door op...

Page 68: ...acting base Fig A Mark and pre drill holes for screws Mark and pre drill holes for screws 1 LEFT DOOR 66 Fig B PARTS REQUIRED 1 2 5 cm x2 x8 5 16 0 8 cm Drill Bit DOOR HARDWARE You have finished insta...

Page 69: ...1 2 3 8 cm screws 2 1 1 2 3 8 cm 35 3 4 90 cm RIGHT DOOR 1 1 2 3 8 cm TOP VIEW 1 4 Pre drill and 1 2 Drill through DOOR HARDWARE DECORATIVE HINGES x1 3 4 1 9 cm x12 x4 x2 PARTS REQUIRED 1 1 2 3 8 cm...

Page 70: ...om outside of shed position window in opening and level Use four screws at corners of windows Do not overtighten screws You must use a caulk sealant behind window flange in order to validate your warr...

Page 71: ...as shown Secure using two 1 2 screws Using WQ as a spacer repeat process to secure second WO to opposite end Align WQ ush to WO and secure with two 1 2 screws in center holes Repeat process to secure...

Page 72: ...WINDOW x4 3 4 1 9 cm 5 You have finished installing your window FINISH 6 Install 3 4 screws into backside of vertical window trim EFA from inside as shown From inside snip protruding finish nails Do n...

Page 73: ...panel and along adjacent wall Fig A B using two 2 5 1 cm finish nails as shown Repeat Steps 1 2 to attach trim to all four corners Finish attaching trim flush to corners Fig B using six 2 5 1 cm fini...

Page 74: ...ou have finished building your window shutters Proceed to install your window 2 3 Attach slats AZ using 1 screws Attach CCR using 1 screws AZ x3 AZ x3 Flush Flush Flush Flush 2 1 2 6 3 cm 2 1 2 6 3 cm...

Page 75: ...om floor panel and mark a 22 1 2 wide by 30 high opening BETWEEN STUDS as shown Fig A Place framing AO at top and bottom of cutout flush with opening edges nail through studs into framing ends with 3...

Page 76: ...utters as shown Attach using 2 finish nails Nail into window frame inside Locate DLA centered on mark and flush to shutters as shown Attach using 2 finish nails Nail into window frame inside You have...

Page 77: ...on inside face 2 up from bottom and 1 in from inside face into solid 2 x 3 framing BEGIN 1 FINISH 3 Swing door open to locate eye Install hooks into endcap and into 2 x 3 behind Fig A You have finishe...

Page 78: ...wall gable as shown Caulk behind vent flanges You have finished installing your vents Secure using 1 2 1 3 cm screws x12 1 2 1 3 cm x2 VENTS 8 x 16 20 3 x 35 6 cm 6 15 2 cm 3 5 7 6 12 7 cm 14 35 6 cm...

Page 79: ...Follow directions provided by manufacturer Snip bottom side of drip edge and bend over to other side of roof Follow directions provided by manufacturer PAINT CAULK NOT INCLUDED ROOF FELT NOT INCLUDED...

Page 80: ...ross with lower edge of roof deck NOTE If you have installed drip edge install shingles flush to drip edge BEGIN 1 TABS UP Shingle overlaps roof decking 1 2 5 cm overhang past roof deck 1 2 5 cm overh...

Page 81: ...oof Deck 1 2 5 cm Flush with starter row Flush with starter row Continue installing rows of shingles by staggering at front 4 SHINGLES continued Install second row of shingles flush at top of first ro...

Page 82: ...t ridge cut to peak with a utility knife Repeat steps 1 5 to shingle the opposite side of your roof Trim shingles at ridge Once both sides are shingled you need to trim ends Strike a chalk line 1 from...

Page 83: ...cut off pieces first Score shingle then snap off angled cut Install first ridge cap flush to shingles at front as shown Install second ridge cap 5 back as shown 2 3 BEGIN 1 2 5 cm 2 5 cm 2 5 cm 2 5 cm...

Page 84: ...between the shingle color and edge of shingles When you have 4 minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof Install flush to shingles 4 5 6 7 2 Nails per side You have finished your ridge...

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Page 88: ...rgolas To validate your warranty it is necessary to properly maintain your Backyard Storage Solutions LLC unit This includes treating all of the exposed cedar and pine surfaces on your gazebo or pergo...

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