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8x8 Gardener’s Shed -  

Metal Roof - Finger Jointed Siding 

- Assembly Manual

Version 1.3 

July 22, 2021

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. 

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

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Thank you for purchasing 
an 8x8 Gardener’s 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.

STOCK CODE # 

GAR88-FJ-METAL

Summary of Contents for Gardener's Shed GAR88-FJ-METAL

Page 1: ...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 mai...

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: ...sy to level and work with Gravel with Patio Paver Stones Excavate at least 6 deep and 6 wider than floor frame on each side 1 5 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 14 wheelbarrows 25 patio pa...

Page 4: ...16 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 48 1 4 Roof Battens 12 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 14 Batten Spacers 6 39 wide x 61 long Metal Roof Panels 2 60 long Metal Ridge Caps Several Pcs Foam Enclosures 4 Trim Miscellaneous Section Bottom...

Page 5: ...w Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bits Black Barrel Bolt 1 1 2 Finishing Black Headed Black Headed x 228 x 120 x 22 x 267 x 18 x 10 x 308 x...

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

Page 7: ...ush with framing 1 Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist pos...

Page 8: ...ler Frame Sections The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96 wide x 91 deep 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 screws per section 2 When correctl...

Page 9: ...ther at seams 7 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame There are 2 Floor Runners per 91 side and 5 complet ed runners in total Use 3 2 1 2 screws per Floor Runner Make sure Runners are flush wi...

Page 10: ...nd and 1 square cut Gable Walls 4 Door Jamb Narrow Wall Panel 12 wide Solid Wall Panel 6 Door Header Bottom Wall Plate 12 Starting with Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and att...

Page 11: ...approximately 1 2 Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel is flush with outside of floor frame when properly aligned Side Wall Panel Front Rear of Shed 13 Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar wit...

Page 12: ...With the corner wall attachment complete position a third wall panel in place Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 When positioned correctly attach both rear wall panel studs togethe...

Page 13: ...h 3 2 1 2 screws as per Step 16 Note Narrow Wall is 73 high 2 shorter than Solid Wall Panels Siding overhangs adjacent wall stud and floor Parts Steps 23 Door Jamb 1 1 2 x 3 3 8 x 73 x 1 Hardware Step...

Page 14: ...ll panel Bottom Wall Framing Confirm Doorway Opening is 32 at top and bottom Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists 125 1 4 125 1 4 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time t...

Page 15: ...Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 32 x 6 2 angled end 1 straight Hardware Steps 26 28 S3 2 Screws x 18 total 27 Next attach 2 Side Top Plates 1 per side The side top plates are angle cut down the edge Once again p...

Page 16: ...ination of Gables for best fit Parts Steps 29 32 Gable Half Walls Triangular shaped x 4 Hardware Steps 29 32 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total S3 2 Screws x 4 total Male Female Notch Ends Flashing 30 Lift up...

Page 17: ...e to walls to top plate with 2 2 screws Screw from the bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall Gables may need slight adjustment in Step 44 and then will be completely attached with an ad...

Page 18: ...2 Long 8 3 4 screws Parts Step 33 Ridge Boards Long 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 57 1 2 x 2 Ridge Boards Short 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 33 1 2 x 2 Hardware Step 33 SS2 3 4 Screws x 16 total Metal Ridge Board Connector x 2 tot...

Page 19: ...oard from Step 33 Lay out as illustrated on a flat level sur face Ridge Board 4 1 2 wide Soffits 56 1 2 Rafters 20 1 2 23 1 2 20 1 2 91 Centered on Rafter 45 1 2 A t t a c h D o u b l e d u p R a f t...

Page 20: ...sit approximately 1 8 away from wall panels Rafter should rest on gable framing 38 Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Soffit should sit approx...

Page 21: ...plate 41 Take the inside to inside measurment between Top Wall Plates and Bottom Wall Plates at the front middle and rear of your shed These measurements should each be approximatley 91 but more impo...

Page 22: ...Screws 1 1 4 Screw Hardware Step 43 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 28 total Hardware Step 44 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 8 total S3 2 Screws x 20 total Y30 Single Rafter Brackets x 4 total Y31 Double Rafter Brackets x 2 tot...

Page 23: ...Hardware Step 46 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 6 total 47 Attach Battens to each Rafter For each Batten use 3 1 1 4 screws 48 Locate Batten Spacers Place 1 Batten Spacer below each Batten lengthwise along outsid...

Page 24: ...rews x 10 total 50 Attach 3rd row of Battens 1 Roof Batten Long 1 Roof Batten Short as per Step 47 Have the seam between Battens in the 3rd row on the oppo site side as the first Attach the final pair...

Page 25: ...ls will overlap eachother Parts Step 52 Metal Roof Panels 39 wide x 61 long x 3 Hardware Step 52 Y38 Metal Roof Hangers x 3 Important Do not fasten down Metal Roof Panels with Hangers still in place M...

Page 26: ...own the overlapping seams of each panel to seal the joints Place panels down one by one once seam is caulked You will likely need assistance from a helper for this step Caulk each seam Bead of Caulkin...

Page 27: ...nt Remove Metal Roof Hangers 57 Using 12 2 Metal Screws and 1 4 Nut Driver secure Metal Roof Panels down to lower 2 rows of Battens Leave the top row unsecured for now to secure Ridge Cap to later in...

Page 28: ...roof Evenly space from front to back of your shed Caps will overlap eachother Overhang the cap approximatley 1 2 past each end When Metal Ridge Caps are correct ly positioned secure with 12 2 Metal Ro...

Page 29: ...Bevel around the base of the shed Bevel is thicker at bottom of board than the top Skirting will hide floor framing The side skirting pieces will meet together in the center Gaps on outside will be co...

Page 30: ...s first Install trim to most visible sides as your skill installing trim improves Parts Steps 62 Filler Trims 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 x 4 Hardware Steps 62 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 63 Trim out Sid...

Page 31: ...orner Trim with bottom of Corner Trim Do a dry run in each corner before attaching to confirm positioning Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Complete other front corner as above Parts Ste...

Page 32: ...N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 10 total Drip Edge Horizontal Gable Trims over Drip Edge 68 Attach Side Wall Narrow Trims where wall panels come together and leave a seam Position trim equally on wall sea...

Page 33: ...ere wall panels come together and leave a seam Position trim equally on wall seam and tight underneath Horizontal Gable Trim Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to secure Parts Steps 69 70 Rear Front Wall Nar...

Page 34: ...on Facia Plate 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 8 x 2 Facia Detail Plates 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 8 x 2 Horizontal Gable Plates 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 8 x 2 Hardware Steps 74 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 24 total Pentagon Facia Detail Plate...

Page 35: ...tach remaining hinges Hardware Steps 76 SB2 2 Screws x 9 total 1 4 Gap 3 8 Gap 2 Black Screws 75 Attach Door Hinges to Door Panel as shown above Position Hinges equally on Door Trim as shown above and...

Page 36: ...4 screw drill a shallow pilot hole Hardware Steps 77 Y3 Black Handle x 1 total Y5 Black Latch x 1 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 3 total SB2 2 Black Screws x 4 total 78 Attach Interior Door Stops to doo...

Page 37: ...n sides make sure to screw insert into the thick butt of the siding only Parts Step 79 Window Insert x 1 Hardware Step 79 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 12 total 80 Once Insert is attached caulk the triangular gap...

Page 38: ...Cut Ends x 1 Sides Bottom 23 Long x 3 Hardware Steps 81 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 82 Assemble Flower Box with included assembly instructions on Page 39 Position completed Flower Box below bo...

Page 39: ...ps 3 On a flat surface flip Flower Box on it s rear face Evenly space Brackets and secure through Base Frame and into the Brackets with 2 1 1 4 screws per Bracket Position completed Flower Box beneath...

Page 40: ...the positions statements or actions Note Our Sheds are shipped as unfinished products If exposed to the elements the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery gray color If you prefer to kee...

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