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6x6 Apex Storage Shed

Assembly Manual

Version #4

Jan 24th, 2018

Thank you for purchasing
a 6x6 Apex Storage Shed. 
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 manual for future 
maintenance purposes.

Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:

-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s). 
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's 
responsibility, and should be abided by. 
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded. 
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight. 

Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Manufacturing Ltd. and any Authorized Dealers
free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

1-888-658-1658                        www.outdoorlivingtoday.com            [email protected]

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In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your 
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, 
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be 
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period. 

Summary of Contents for 6x6 Apex

Page 1: ...ural and building code requirements are solely the customer s responsibility and should be abided by in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded have a reg...

Page 2: ...t 3D 2 Left Roof Panels 41 Shingles overhanging plywood on left side 3E 2 Right Roof Panels 41 Shingles overhanging plywood on right side 3F 4 Roof Facia Cleats 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 42 3G 6 Long Roof Filler...

Page 3: ...day com Page 3 Door Handle K 2 Pcs Exterior Barrel Bolt L 1 Pc Tee Hinge H 6 Pcs Individual Hardware Components not actual size Screws and Nails actual size Cane Bolt M 1 Pc 6 x 6 Apex HARDWARE PACKAG...

Page 4: ...piece of work you can do to make the project go smoothly Most of this work can be done prior to your shed arriving 4x4 Pressure Treated Beam Foundation You can build directly on pressure treated beam...

Page 5: ...ng Note Floor Footprint is 70 wide x 75 deep Concrete Pad optional foundation method 1 Lay out one Floor Frame Section Part 1A and Floor Joists 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 Part 1B as illustrated above Space...

Page 6: ...ames together as shown below Screw sections together with 8 2 1 2 screws Part B Alternate screw location Use a wood clamp to keep frames together while screwing 5 When completed your floor footprint s...

Page 7: ...agonal in both directions to confirm square Both should be approximately 102 1 2 Adjust floor if necessary Concrete slab foundation Foundations 6 Attach Floor Runners 3 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 70 Part 1C to c...

Page 8: ...edge Gable Walls 2 pcs Part 2G Door Jamb 2 pcs Part 2C Bottom Wall Plate 6 pcs Part 2B Bottom Wall Plate 12 Carefully lay a Wall Panel Part 2A face down Locate a Wall Plate 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 35 Part 2B...

Page 9: ...ywood floor with the butt of the siding overhanging the floor Note Siding will overhang the floor by approx 7 8 Important initial wall orientation is important If wall not aligned correctly you may ex...

Page 10: ...Start at top and screw in the middle and bottom of framing Screw on a slight angle into the meat of both frames 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second side wall panel in place O...

Page 11: ...r as per Steps 16 18 Rear Wall panel framing aligned flush with floor framing Side Floor Framing R e a r W a l l 18 Align vertical wall frames of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 2 1 2...

Page 12: ...ll sit flush to outside of each jamb when correctly installed 1 2 overhang on inside of wall framing 22 Install each door jamb to vertical wall framing with 7 3 screws Part D Evenly space 4 screws fro...

Page 13: ...e cut on both ends 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 Part 2E on top wall framing Top plate should be evenly spaced from front to back and aligned flush with the inside of top wall framing Attach to framing with 4 2 sc...

Page 14: ...s Part B per wall panel Bottom Wall Framing Confirm 64 Wide between Door Jambs Caulking Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam Caulking not included in kit 26 Complet...

Page 15: ...ng sits flush with the inside of the top plate Center from front to rear using a Straight Edge to confirm angle of gable frame and Top Plate line up Adjust gable accordingly From the outside make sure...

Page 16: ...x 3 1 2 x 45 Part 3A 1 Ridge Board 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 70 Part 3B and 1 Soffit 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 70 Part 3C Evenly space out Rafters and lay out as illustrated to the left on a flat level surface 3 4 thick Rid...

Page 17: ...le Ridge Board and Soffit prior to screwing to prevent splitting Soffit Ridge Board Soffit 35 17 1 2 34 Attach end of Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws Part C per rafte...

Page 18: ...8 When rafter section is correctly positioned outside rafters will sit equally on gable framing and soffit will sit approximately 1 8 to 1 4 away from wall panels 37 Slide rafter section up on gable f...

Page 19: ...ards try pushing rear wall and Door Header closer together from outside Before moving on with further steps confirm your shed is square at wall height by checking the diagonal distance of the top wall...

Page 20: ...4 x 1 1 2 x 42 Part 3G onto outside of each outside panel flush with plywood Attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws Part C evenly spaced Attach remaining cleats to panels The cleat provides for a greater nailing...

Page 21: ...ps Do not attach further until Step 49 49 Slide in Long Filler Shingle Part 3F Attach filler and roof above exposure line with 1 2 1 2 Screw Part B Only attach first long filler shingle at this point...

Page 22: ...ps until half roof is complete From opposite side position and attach ridge caps as described above Score cut 1 ridge cap to 12 or to fit in the center of roof Attach center cap with 4 1 1 4 Shingle N...

Page 23: ...ed drawing Interior Cane Bolt Door Stops Door Threshold Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Miscellaneous Section Identify all parts prior to starting Rear Filler Trim 2 pcs Part 4D F...

Page 24: ...nd Rear Bottom Skirting 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 3 4 Part 4C with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F per piece 55 Locate both 3 4 x 4 3 8 x 79 Door Trims Part 4A Position a Trim so it covers the Door Jambs and is...

Page 25: ...Nails Part F to secure Attach Side Front Wide Trims 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 77 1 2 Part 4G with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Door Trim 4A will cap side trim as shown above 61 Attach Horizontal Gable Trims 4...

Page 26: ...4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F 64 Attach Side Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 46 Part 4K to edge of plywood roof sheathing and roof cleat with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F 65 Attach Front and Rear Facia 3 4 x...

Page 27: ...im with barrel of hinge tight to edge of door Complete both doors Bottom of Door 3 8 on side 1 2 gap at bottom 69 With door aligned attach door hinge to door trim with 3 2 Black Headed Screws Part I H...

Page 28: ...64 Part 4Q with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Leave small gap to allow for proper door opening and closing Above Door Trim 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page...

Page 29: ...ach Interior Door Flange 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 Part 4T Position on inside door frame left door from outside using 6 2 screws Part E Position on inside edge of door frame so flange overlaps door frame by 1...

Page 30: ...Door Handles Part K with 3 4 Black Screws Part J 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 30 2 Screws 2 Screws 3 4 Screw 76 Position Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 Part...

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