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12x4 GardenSaver 

Sliding Doors - Metal Roof - FJ Siding

 

Assembly Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a  
12x4 GardenSaver Shed with 
Sliding Double Doors. 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 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.  

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

Version #2.5 

July 22, 2021

Stock Code: 
GS124-SLIDER-METAL-FJ

Summary of Contents for GardenSaver GS124-SLIDER-METAL-FJ

Page 1: ...ease 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 on level ground and normal residential...

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 1 2 Cubic Yards of gravel required...

Page 4: ...gle Wall Extenders 2G 2 45 Angle Wall Extenders Left Right 2H 3 9 x 45 Wall Extenders 2I 3 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 42 3 8 Wall Extender Cleats Wall Cleats 2J 1 x 3 x 84 Horizontal Wall Cleat Long 2K 2 x 3 x 2...

Page 5: ...x 78 Rear Corner Trims 4O 2 x 2 x 80 Side Rear Corner Trims 4P 2 x 2 x 78 Rear Middle Trims 4Q 2 x 2 x 7 Front Middle Trims Facia 4R 2 x 5 x 54 1 8 Side Facia Angle Cut Ends 4S 4 x 5 x 50 Front and Re...

Page 6: ...Wood Clamp Utility Knife 12X4 GardenSaver Shed with Sliding Double Doors and Metal Roof HARDWARE PACKAGE Y35 Roller Assembly x 4 Safety Glasses Work Gloves Safety Equipment Required Not Provided ST1...

Page 7: ...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 Painting...

Page 8: ...Frame and two 1B Floor Joists as illustrated above Position the center of each Joist 15 from the outer edge of Floor Frame When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 Screws 2 per end You...

Page 9: ...aution Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor Note Having a level foundation is critical Choosing a foundation will vary between regions Typical foundations can be concrete pads...

Page 10: ...ry to complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Angled Wall Extenders 2pcs Part 2G Side Rear Wall Panels 5pcs Part 2AA Bottom Wall Plates 5pcs Part 2AB Front Wall Panels 2pcs Part...

Page 11: ...f panel is facing up or down Recently attached Bottom Plate is on bottom of panel Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel should be positioned flush with the outside of floor framing when properly aligned 9...

Page 12: ...joists Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 3 4 When positioned correctly attach both side wall panel studs together as per Step 10 10 Position rear solid wall into place on plywood floo...

Page 13: ...Place Front Walls so wall framing is flush with floor frame and siding overhangs Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per panel as per Steps 10 12 12 Complete remaining side wall attachment as per Steps 10 11...

Page 14: ...top Align flush outside with wall siding 15 Attach 2C Door Header Short to other side Position and attach 2D Door Header Long between short door headers The Long Door Header has an aluminum strip atta...

Page 15: ...and cover siding of side wall Parts 2G Angle Wall Extenders L R 2G 45 1 2 wide x 2 2F Top Triangular Siding Piece 2F Left Right x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 6 total 17 Align wall framing of...

Page 16: ...nder Walls 2H 45 1 2 wide x 3 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total 19 Complete opposite Angled Wall Extender positioning and attachment as per Step 18 Cleat protects overhanging siding on upper walls f...

Page 17: ...h 3 1 1 4 Screws per short cleat and 6 1 1 4 Screws on the long cleat Parts 2J Horizontal Wall Cleat Long 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 84 x 1 2K Horizontal Wall Cleats Short 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 26 1 4 x 2 Hardware S2 1 1...

Page 18: ...f measurements are not within 1 4 your walls are not square 23 Attach 2E Interior Door Header as shown above Align with top framing of front walls Attach with 4 2 1 2 Screws Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x...

Page 19: ...all siding should overhang floor while 2x3 wall plates should sit flush with floor Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 28 total Bottom Wall Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at s...

Page 20: ...4 20 1 2 21 3 4 21 3 4 Rear Front 141 1 2 Parts 3A Rafters 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 54 x 9 3B Front Rear Soffits L R 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 48 x 4 3C Front Rear Soffit Center 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2...

Page 21: ...n vary slightly 40 1 2 40 1 2 Check inside to inside measurements of wall studs This should be consistent along the length of the shed approximately 40 1 2 26 Carefully flip completed Rafter Section o...

Page 22: ...With outside rafters properly secured attach remaining interior rafters using 1 2 1 2 Screw per rafter end at the front of the shed Screw into rafters from inside of Header on an angle Hardware S1 2 1...

Page 23: ...3 4 x 3 1 2 x 50 x 6 3H Roof Battens Center 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 3 33 Locate Batten Spacers Place one Batten Spacer above each Batten lengthwise along outside Rafter Attach each Batten Spacer to out...

Page 24: ...and attach 2 remaining Batten Spacers as per Step 33 with 2 1 1 4 screws per spacer 4 total 36 Position and attach 3rd row of Battens as per Step 32 Position Battens flush to Batten Spacers from Step...

Page 25: ...fore they are fastened Parts 3K Metal Roof Panels 39 x 58 1 2 x 5 Hardware Y38 Metal Roof Hangers x 5 total 38 Locate all Metal Roof Hangers and Metal Roof Panels Identical To temporarily help hold th...

Page 26: ...the end of Battens can vary from 1 3 depending on your personal preference 39 Overhang the Metal Roof Panels past the Battens on the sides by approximately 3 4 The overhang on front and back will be s...

Page 27: ...en row Only fasten screws half way so the Metal Roof Hangers can be removed Metal screw is self tapping screw into the center of Battens Ten more 2 Metal Screws will be required to further secure Meta...

Page 28: ...artially attached in Step 42 Do not overtighten Hardware 2 Metal Roof Screws x 5 total Tighten middle row be careful not to overtighten 43 Before fully fastening Metal Roof Panels down remove the Meta...

Page 29: ...ia L R Part 4S Front Facia Part 4T Interior Door Flange Part 4J Front Corner Filler Trim Part 4C Rear Corner Filler Trim Part 4D Lower Door Track Cover Parts 4HA Lower Door Track Part 4G Sliding Doors...

Page 30: ...Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 12 total Skirting meets flush 45 Attach 4A Side Rear Bottom Skirting around the base of the shed Skirting will hide floor framing Start with side skirting pieces f...

Page 31: ...ey serve as nailing strips for the Corner Trims which will be attached later Parts 4C Front Corner Filler Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 42 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Gap will be covered 48...

Page 32: ...Track Position second Track the same and attach with 3 1 1 2 Torx Screws per bracket Complete remaining Torx Screws on brackets of first Track Hardware ST1 1 1 2 Torx Screws x 12 total 33 1 4 Attach...

Page 33: ...s meet in the middle Left Side Door Parts 4F 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 dow...

Page 34: ...ld 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 4G Lower Door Track 1 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 61 1 8 x 2 4IA Door Track Stops 1...

Page 35: ...so doors can not slide out of the track Secure each piece of Track Cover with 4 2 1 2 screws Parts 4HA Lower Door Track Cover 3 4 x 3 x 44 1 4 x 3 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total Door Stop and Tra...

Page 36: ...door frame and attach with 5 1 1 4 Screws Parts 4J 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...

Page 37: ...s x 6 total N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 24 total 57 Position both of 4KB Track Overlay Front onto the edge of the Overlay Top so they meet at the center Ends of the Overlay Front will protrude 1 2 past...

Page 38: ...88 3 4 x 2 4M Side Front Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 3 4 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 5 1 2 tight underneath soffit 58 Position 4KD Track Overlay Sill pieces evenly on top of Tr...

Page 39: ...1 2 x 78 1 2 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 60 To complete trimming out rear corners locate 4N 4O Rear Corner Trims Align and attach as per Step 59 Parts 4N Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 5...

Page 40: ...e Cut Ends 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 54 1 8 x 2 4S Front Rear Facia L R 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 50 1 2 x 4 4T Front Rear Facia Center 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 2 Hardware Steps 63 66 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 46 total 62 Att...

Page 41: ...Steps 63 Small gaps may occur between the Center and Left Right Facia these will be covered by Facia Detail Plates in Step 67 Rear Facia will cap the side Facia Attach Rear Facia to rafter ends with...

Page 42: ...of Metal Roof Place Front Metal Drip Caps 3 pieces 60 long on top of metal roof at front Evenly space from side to side allowing caps to overlap each other Overhang the cap approxi mately 1 past each...

Page 43: ...rge amount Trim dado sits in flange 70 Position 4X Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Window trim has a small dado on reverse face Outsid...

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