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**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**

Your building has been dip treated with 

Aquatan

.

Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building as been treated by the correct 

application of Aquatan solution and then allowed to dry.

Aquatan is a decorative finish to colour the wood, which is applied industrially to timber fence panels and 

garden buildings.

Aquatan 

undiluted

 contains:

 boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl 

sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.

Measure 

under the 

head

Measure 

overall

length

 Screws & Nails

 Bolts

To identify the 

fixings required 

for each step use a 

measuring tape.

03DTSHRA1008FGC42TW-V1

DIP TREATED SHIPLAP REVERSE APEX 10X8 FULLY GLAZED CONCERTINA 

4, 2 TALL WINDOWS- SUMMER HOUSE

2mm Drill bit

x2

Winter = High Moisture = Expansion

Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction

All buildings should be 

erected by two adults

For ease of assembly, you 

MUST

 pilot drill all screw 

holes and ensure all screw 

heads are countersunk.

For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215

Mercia Garden Products Limited, 

Sutton On Trent, 

Newark, 

Nottinghamshire, 

NG23 6QN

www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk

CAUTION

Every effort has been made during the 

manufacturing process to eliminate the 

prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the 

timber.  You are strongly advised to wear gloves 

when working with or handling rough sawn 

timber.

BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 

- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed. 

- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including  a Phillips screw-

driver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer and a Drill with 2mm bit.

- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly. 

LOCATION FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING

A minimum of 60cm should be left around the perimeter of your garden building to allow access for maintenance, 

annual treatment and to allow air flow around the building.

Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing 

damage to the building.

TIMBER

As with all natural materials, timber can be affected during various weather conditions. For the duration of heavy 

or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during 

excessive dry spells due to an interior moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be 

helped. It is suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of warm sunshine 

and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow. 

Once your garden building has been installed it will need to be treated as soon as possible and annually to prevent 

the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it. This is required to maintain the anti-rot guarantee. 

Dip Treated buildings - Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof treat-

ment to prevent water ingress

Pressure Treated buildings - Require a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress

Log Cabins - Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproofing treatment.

BUILDING A BASE

When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed: 

Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual treatment.

Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion.  Refer to diagrams for the base 

dimensions,  The base should be slightly smaller than the external measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding 

should overlap the base, creating a run off for water. It is also recommended that the floor be at least 25mm above 

the surrounding ground level to avoid flooding.

TYPES OF BASE

- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.

- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.

Whilst all products manufactured  are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens 

products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or 

using this product.

For ease of assembly, you 

will need a tape measure to 

check dimensions of 

components.

P 1

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

             

General Instructions

Summary of Contents for 03DTSHRA1008FGC42TW-V1

Page 1: ...le you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing damage to the building TIMBER As with all natural materials timber can be affected during various weather conditions For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain swelling of the wood panels may occur Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior moisture ...

Page 2: ...450mm QTY 3 F2744 G 490mm 16 Cover Trim 12x40x2043mm QTY 11 S1240 2043mm 17 18 Fascia 12x60x1333mm QTY 4 S1260 1333mm Door Support Bar 27x44x2872mm QTY 1 F2744 2872mm 21 23 Rain Guard 28x44x680mm QTY 2 RG2844 680mm 22 Floor Support 28x28x400mm QTY 8 F2828 400mm 5 2 Small Panel QTY 4 AI S11SHPP284X2015 V1 1 Door Panel QTY 1 AI 03S11SHFCD2360X2015 V1 Window Panel QTY 2 AI 03S11SH1TFWC687X2007 V1 3 S...

Page 3: ...ely folding back into the building unrestrict ed 18x25mm Screws 18x30mm Screws Internal Pre drill hole 25mm screw 30mm screw 12 12 25 1 Step 2 Parts needed No 10 QTY 1 No 11 QTY 1 No 25 QTY 8 Pre drill hole 25mm screw 10 11 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Turn the door panel No 1 over so the framing is on the flat surface Fix the master No 8 and secondary door No 9 to the attached plain doors with butt hi...

Page 4: ...Repeat this with the second Window and Door panel but the opposite way round as shown in the diagram 12x50mm Screws Pre drill hole 50mm screw Step 5 Parts needed No 3 QTY 2 No 4 QTY 2 IMPORTANT Pre drill before fixing screws Secure the floor No 7 to the Floor Blocks No 22 using 8x30mm screws per floor Repeat this for one other floor panel 16x30mm Screws Pre drill hole 30mm screw Step 6 Parts Neede...

Page 5: ...in and small panel but the opposite way round as shown in the diagram 12x50mm Screws Step 9 Parts needed No 2 QTY 2 No 5 QTY 2 Pre drill hole 50mm screw 5 2 2 5 Fix the corners of the small panel No 2 and the side panel No 4 with 50mm screws as shown in the illustration Fix the assembled plain panels No 5 together through the framing using 6x50mm Ensure to stagger screws to avoid colliding Do not ...

Page 6: ...Secure in place using 4x50mm screws per gable top screwing in an alternating pattern 8x50mm Screws Pre drill hole 30mm screw Step 14 Parts Needed No 14 QTY 4 Place the panel framing No 14 along the top of the panel at the front and back of the building and secure using 2x50mm screws per framing piece 8x50mm Screws IMPORTANT Pre drill before fixing screws 14 Pre drill hole 30mm screw 31 27 27 13 13...

Page 7: ...ewing at an angle as shown in the illustration Ensure to stagger the screws so as not to hit one screw with another 2x50mm Screws Step 17 Parts Needed No 15 QTY 2 IMPORTANT Pre drill before fixing screws Pre drill hole 50mm screw Fix the roof support blocks No 19 to the back and door panel upright fram ing ensure there is 15mm between the roof support bar and the panel framing secure with 2x50mm s...

Page 8: ...13 Make sure that you have got the roof panels the correct way round with the recess at the top of the apex as shown in the diagram From the top fix directly through the roof panels No 8 9 into the ridge bar No 13 below using 60mm screws Fix a 60mm screw through the roof panels No 8 9 into the Roof Support Bars No 15 It is essential that the ridge bar No 13 roof support bars No 15 and roof panel N...

Page 9: ...sure that the screws attach into the framing below 24x40mm Screws 9 8 9 8 31 Pre drill hole Fix the roof framing together using the U Channel No 31 laying evenly over the framing secure using 6x30mm screws Repeat for both sides of the roof 12x30mm Screws Step 23 Parts Needed No 31 QTY 2 30mm screw IMPORTANT Pre drill before fixing screws Pre drill hole 50mm screw Step 24 Secure the building intern...

Page 10: ... Fix the sheets into place using 132x felt tacks approximately 100mm apart 132x Felt Tacks Step 25 Parts Needed No 32 QTY 1 32 17 17 Pre drill hole 30mm screw Attach the cover trims No 17 to each corner of the building and across each joint between the fixed panels using 3x30mm screws per cover trim 33x30mm Screws 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Step 26 Parts Needed No 17 QTY 11 17 IMPORTANT Pre drill bef...

Page 11: ...ith the door panel framing Secure the framing using 4x60mm screws externally through the front panel and a further 2x60mm screws through the side panels and into either end of the framing 6x60mm Screws Step 28 Parts Needed No 21QTY 1 Pre drill hole 70mm screw IMPORTANT Pre drill before fixing screws Drill 3x6mm holes into the framing in line with the barrell bolts these will act as the catch for t...

Page 12: ... 20 Attach a strip No 20 to the hinged side of the Master and Secondary doors Each strip should overlap onto the plain doors to ensure the gap is covered These strips allow you to adjust the doors allowing for moisture absorption and reduction 6x30mm Screws Step 32 Parts Needed No 20 QTY 2 IMPORTANT Pre drill before fixing screws Please be aware you may need to adjust the doors once the building i...

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