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Apr 26, 2022

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Thank you for purchasing 
a 12x8 Cabana. Please take 
the time to identify all the 
parts prior to assembly. 

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and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included. 
 
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Safety Points and Other Considerations 
Our products are built for use based on 
proper installation on level ground and 
normal residential use. Please follow the  
instruction manual when building your  
shed and retain the manual for future  
maintenance purposes. 
 
Customers are responsible for ensuring 
a solid, level, well-draining site for  
construction.  
 
Please check with your local municipal 
or county by-laws before ordering this 
product to confirm it complies with  
building codes.

- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it  
   is advisable to sweep snow off roof frequently. 
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely 
   the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by.  
- In areas with high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to install the structure 
   securely to the ground. 
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are 
   tightly affixed.  

 
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Dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and 
repair.

STOCK CODE # 

CB128-SLIDER-PLY-AK

12x8 Cabana - Slider - AK (T&G) 

Plywood Roof  

Assembly Manual

Roof Area:

 115sqft

Summary of Contents for CB128-SLIDER-PLY-AK

Page 1: ...Safety Points and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on proper installation on level ground and normal residential use Please follow the instruction manual when building your sh...

Page 2: ...on the type of foundation you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers You can nd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual I...

Page 3: ...of floor frame Saves money on materials easy to level and work with Gravel with Patio Paver Stones Excavate at least 6 deep and 6 wider than floor frame on each side 2 1 Cubic Yards of gravel require...

Page 4: ...p Plates angle cut edge 4 Gable Half Walls Triangular Shaped 3 Rafter and Roof Section Rafter Assembly 2 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 84 Roof Ridge Boards 2 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 52 1 2 Roof Ridge Boards 18 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x...

Page 5: ...ter Bracket x 4 Facia Trim 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 Facia Nailing Strips 4 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 58 Side Facia Angle Cut 2 right 2 left 4 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 71 3 4 Front and Rear Facia 2 Pentagon Facia Plate For Side Fa...

Page 6: ...ls Brush off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularly Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting Staining Your cedar shed if left untreated will weather to a silvery grey colour...

Page 7: ...r Joist Frames Large 45 1 2 x 75 x 3 Floor Joist Frames Small 45 1 2 x 21 x 3 Hardware Steps 1 6 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 58 total A Floor Section Plywood Floor Large 3 Floor Joist Frames Large 3 Floor Runne...

Page 8: ...l be 136 1 2 wide x 96 deep 5 Complete all large and small frame attachments Screw each completed section together with 8 2 1 2 Screws Front of Shed You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in...

Page 9: ...your foundation Caution you will need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Note The floor will be flipped over and...

Page 10: ...joist frame Parts Steps 10 11 Plywood Floor Large 45 3 8 x 74 7 8 x 3 Plywood Floor Small 45 3 8 x 20 7 8 x 3 Hardware Steps 10 11 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 70 total approx Important Make sure floor is level...

Page 11: ...ermine proper wall position to confirm B Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Rear Wall Panel 4 34 1 8 wide Front and Rea...

Page 12: ...l walls are aligned in their upright position If not water may leak into your shed Unsure if panel is facing up or down Compare solid wall siding to window wall siding and match orientation Toll Free...

Page 13: ...om middle and top of stud to secure properly Hardware Steps 16 18 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 21 total Rear Wall S i d e W a l l 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second Side Solid Wall Pan...

Page 14: ...all attachments as per Steps 15 17 The rear wall is made up of four Rear Solid Wall Panels Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales...

Page 15: ...les outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 20 Position Door Header Short on top of wall stud so it is flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud Attach by screwing down into top wall fram ing with 3 3 Screws Part...

Page 16: ...um strip on back of Long Door Header 22 Attach Interior Door Header as shown above Align with top framing of front walls Attach with 4 2 1 2 Screws To complete Wall Section attach bottom 2x3 wall plat...

Page 17: ...framing with 3 2 Screws per plate Parts Steps 24 25 Side Wall Top Plates 4 Angle Cut End 2 Straight Cut 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 32 x 6 Front Rear Wall Top Plates Angle Cut Edge 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 x 4 Hardwar...

Page 18: ...Rear Top Plate attachments the same Male Female Gable Siding Overlap 26 Locate Triangular Gable Half Walls for both sides of the shed Align framing and wall siding lap together Screw center wall frami...

Page 19: ...ttachment will be completed with an additional 6 Screws Screw from the bottom of Gable framing down into Top Wall Plate and Wall Framing Complete Gable positioning and attachment on the other side Hin...

Page 20: ...Boards Long Ridge Boards Short and attach together with Metal Ridge Board Connector using 8 3 4 silver screws Position Metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards Total length when connected is...

Page 21: ...1 Attach end of a Soffit Board flush to ends of outside Rafters with 2 2 1 2 screws per rafter end Drill pilot hole in Soffit ends to prevent splitting Complete both outside Rafter Soffit connections...

Page 22: ...rd slips into gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall panel Soffit Gable Notch Ridge Board Rafter Soffit should sit approx 1 8 away from wall panel End Rafter will sit flush with...

Page 23: ...ld be 91 apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate Hardware Step 35 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total Offset Metal Ridge Board Connectors Important If gable framing does not line up with Rafters r...

Page 24: ...s per Double Bracket 2 Screws 2 Screw 2 Screw 1 1 4 Screw 2 Screws 1 1 4 Screw Hardware Step 38 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 8 total S3 2 Screws x 20 total Y30 Single Rafter Brackets x 4 total Y31 Double Rafter...

Page 25: ...screw to hit the meat of the rafter 41 Locate one sheet of Roof Plywood Small Position above previous piece and attach with 8 1 1 4 screws Parts Roof Plywood Small 5 8 x 8 5 8 x 72 x 1 Hardware S2 1 1...

Page 26: ...Steps 39 43 to complete opposite side of plywood roof Parts Roof Plywood Small 5 8 x 8 5 8 x 72 x 2 Roof Plywood Large 5 8 x 48 x 72 x 2 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 40 total Important Plywood roof pan...

Page 27: ...Skirting Front 1 2 x 4 x 43 1 2 x 3 Bottom Skirting Rear 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 1 8 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 44 total Expert Advice When installing trim sort pieces according to color and pie...

Page 28: ...1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 46 Attach Filler Trim to each corner side wall Align Filler Trim so it sits flush with the bottom of the last piece of Wall siding Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails...

Page 29: ...ware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total 3 8 Gap between Track and Door Header Extra piece of lap siding can be used as a spacer 3 8 Door Header Front Soffit A wood clamp may be helpful to hold the track in pl...

Page 30: ...s meet in the middle Left Side Door Parts Sliding Doors 36 x 73 x 2 Right Side Door Twist Roller Cart onto bolt After doors are hung you may need to adjust this until doors hang straight up and down a...

Page 31: ...r Tracks should be flush with each other Secure Door Tracks to shed with 6 3 screws per piece Secure Door Stops with 2 3 screws per piece Parts Lower Door Track 1 1 2 x 1 5 8 x 60 x 2 Door Track Stops...

Page 32: ...doors can not slide out of the track Secure each piece of Track Cover with 4 2 1 2 screws Parts Lower Door Track Cover 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 43 1 2 x 3 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total Door Stop and Track...

Page 33: ...door frame and attach with 5 1 1 4 Screws Parts Interior Door Flange 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 71 1 2 x 1 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 5 total Left Side Door Left Side Door Right Side Door Door Flange attaches to...

Page 34: ...nd Rafter Align Wide Corner Trim with bottom of Corner Trim Corner Trim will cap the Wide Corner Trim Do a dry run in each cor ner before attaching to confirm positioning Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails p...

Page 35: ...all Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 77 1 2 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 35 55 Attach Rear Wall Narro...

Page 36: ...be covered in Step 60 Front Rear Facia May have gap Will get covered later Parts Facia Nailing Strips 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 x 4 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total Parts Side Facia Angle Cut Ends 3 4 x 5 1...

Page 37: ...zontal Gable Detail Plates to cover seams where Horizontal Gable Trims meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Facia Detail Plates 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 8 x 2 Horizontal Gable Plates 1 2 x 4...

Page 38: ...Dab caulk in siding channel on both sides of window Run caulk in siding gap at top Requires a large amount Trim dado sits in flange 63 Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and att...

Page 39: ...other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the posit...

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