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8x4 GardenSaver 

Sliding Door - Plywood Roof - AK Siding

 

Assembly Manual

Revision #1.5 

July 14, 2021

Thank you for purchasing 
a 8x4 GardenSaver Shed 
with Sliding Door. Please 
take the time to identify all 
the parts prior to assembly.

Please be aware that it is the 
customers’ sole responsibility 
to acquire the necessary 
building permits and or obtain 
approval from their local 
county, municipality or HOA 
prior to purchasing. Generally, 
shed structures under 100 
square feet do not require 
permits in most jurisdictions 
in the United States and 
Canada.

In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 with-
in 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.  
 
All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing 
and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included. 
 
Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your warranty. 
Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written instructions.

 

- 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.

Stock Code:

 

GS84-SLIDER-PLY-AK

Roof Area: 37.5 sqft

Summary of Contents for GardenSaver GS84-SLIDER-PLY-AK

Page 1: ...ded free of charge after the 30 day grace period All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing and workmanship Costs incurred for customer installations are not included Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your warranty Please contact Outdoor Living Today s Cu...

Page 2: ...ide 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 find the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual If doing the assembly yourself have all the necessary tools ready to go and in working condition A list of required tools can be found after the parts list One helper is recommended to assist in co...

Page 3: ...nd 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 0 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 9 wheelbarrows 15 patio pavers 8 x 8 or larger Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists Patio paver stones are widely available from mo...

Page 4: ...iling Strips x x 51 Step 43 D Miscellaneous Section Skirting Trim Door Facia Misc Parts 4 x 4 x 45 Bottom Skirting Bevel Siding 2 3 4 x 4 x 45 1 4 Front Bottom Skirting non Bevel Steps 44 46 6 7 8 x 2 x 36 Corner Filler Trims 2 3 4 x 2 x 36 Corner Filler Trims Front Left Step 18 2 3 4 x 2 x 10 Front Top Corner Filler Trims Steps 18 29 47 2 x 5 x 79 Rear Corner Trims 2 x 5 x 88 Front Corner Trims 2...

Page 5: ...w Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 1 2 Drill Bits Utility Knife 90 Metal Bracket x 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nail 230 Pcs Black Hasp x 1 Roller Assembly x 2 Torx Drive Bit 2 1 2 1 1 4 3 4 175 Pcs 140 Pcs 12 Pcs Black Headed 6 Pcs 1 1 2 4 8 Pcs Torx Screws 3 15 Pcs Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...anel Small gap between bevel siding and window trim Dab of caulking Strip of roofing paper over apex of roof panels Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 6 Routine Maintenance Routinely check all fasteners are tight ex Door Hinges Nails Brush off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularly Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting...

Page 7: ...so flush with framing 2 When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 Screws 2 per end You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag Front of GardenSaver Door Location Small Floor Joist Frame You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in the Hardware Kit Bag Plywood Floor Large Floor Joist Frame Floor Joists 2 Floor Runners Short 2 Small Floor Joist...

Page 8: ...wn 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 or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners 6 When in place level floor completely before proceeding 7 Position Plywood Floor pieces 2 on top of completed floor joists Flush with Floor Framing Front 4 Position and attach Floor...

Page 9: ...are flush with framing Door Header Short Important Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs with 1 8 drill bit prior to screwing This will make it much easier to attached together Pilot Hole first Extendor Wall Cleats 2 Extendor Top Siding piece 2 7 8 thick Filler Trim 3 4 thick Filler Trim 8 Position Plywood so it sits almost flush with outside of floor joist framing see Note When correctly positioned attac...

Page 10: ...tioned correctly locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner Wall Plate Flush with floor frame Do not align wall siding to floor Align wall plate to outside of floor frame 12 Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws Screw at the bottom middle and top of stud to secure properly Have helper push wall framing together while securing to ensure ti...

Page 11: ...y attach both wall panel studs together as per Step 12 with 3 2 1 2 Screws 14 With Rear Wall Panel in place position other side wall panel on floor as per Step 10 11 Rear Wall Panel 15 Secure side wall panel to rear wall panel as per Step 12 Next locate the Front Wall Panel 73 high and position in front right corner Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday ...

Page 12: ...ttach short header using 2 2 1 2 Screws as shown above 18 Locate Front Left Corner Filler Trims 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 36 and Door Jamb 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 73 Attach both Fillers with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails as shown above Place Door Jamb against inside wall stud and align with edge of filler Attach Jamb with 4 2 1 2 Screws 17 When correctly positioned secure Front Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with 3 2 1 2 Sc...

Page 13: ...n wall extendor and align as shown above Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to top wall framing There are left right top siding pieces Use rough surface side out Place finished wall extendor on side wall panel frame Complete both sides now Note Bottom siding of wall extendor will overhang and cover siding of side wall Wall framings flush Siding lines up 5 1 2 5 1 2 Top Siding Pc Sidings will over...

Page 14: ... extendor framing flush with inside edge of Header Overhanging siding on front of extendor will rest in notch of Header 1 4 recess 25 Attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the Door Header with 5 2 1 2 Screws Pilot Hole first Flush Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...Rear Wall framing To help strengthen the Rear Walls there is a short and a long wall cleat which meet off center from the seam between walls Attach Cleats with 8 1 1 4 Screws 27 With Extendor Walls attached position Extendor Wall Cleats 2 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 42 3 8 in the lower section of each Extendor Wall Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per cleat Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales ...

Page 16: ... now will make it easier to install roof section 99 1 4 29 Position and attach Front Right Corner Filler Trims 2 7 8 x 2 1 2 x 36 with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Attach Front Top Corner Filler Trim 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 10 to both sides as shown above Use 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Filler trims won t be visible because they serve as nailing strips for the Corner Trims which will be attache...

Page 17: ... the floor Refer to Step 11 Wall siding should overhang floor while 2x3 wall plates should sit flush with floor Bottom Wall Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam Caulking not included in kit Pilot Hole first 44 Wide Door Opening top bot Front Soffits 2 Rear Soffits 2 Rafters 6 Facia Nailing Strips 2 Rafter with Cleats attached 1 Small Plywood Roof Panel 2 Large P...

Page 18: ... and 2 Front Soffits Center Rafter has 3 4 cleats attached on both sides making the width 3 Lay out on level ground and assemble as shown in Illustrations A through C below Attach Soffit Boards flush to end of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter end Important Drill pilot holes in Soffit ends to prevent splitting Measure and attach interior Rafters as illustrated above Measure and attach...

Page 19: ...t and Rear Soffits will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall siding This can vary slightly 32 Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so Front Soffit is facing the front and place on SpaceSaver walls Note Double check that your Rafter Section is positioned correctly by ensuring the ends of the Rafters are sloped vertically as shown above Rafter ends vertical Side View Toll Free 1 888 658 1658...

Page 20: ...inside Rear Wall framing at rear of shed behind Horizontal Wall Cleats Front Rear 37 There are 3 different plywood roof panel sizes required to complete roof 48 wide x 32 long x 2 pcs Long Plywood Roof Panel 48 wide x 21 3 4 long x 2 pcs Short Plywood Roof Panel 4 wide x 53 3 4 long x 1 pc Center Plywood Roof Panel Starting with rear left corner position Long Plywood Roof Panel 9 48 wide x 32 long...

Page 21: ...rhang Once positioned attach with 9 1 1 4 screws Pre drill pilot holes and drill into center of rafter Start screws 1 from edge of roof panel and space approximatley 10 apart 40 Locate Center Plywood Roof Panel Place Center Roof Panel on rafters tight to previous two panels Secure center roof panel with 6 1 1 4 screws into center rafter as per Steps 38 39 Important Pre drill pilot holes through ro...

Page 22: ...nailing surface later when you attach side facia 41 Locate second Small Plywood Roof Panel Position on rafters on rear of shed Attach to rafters with 9 1 1 4 screws as per Step 39 42 Locate second Large Plywood Roof Panel Position on rafters on rear of shed Attach to rafters with 12 1 1 4 screws as per Step 38 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22...

Page 23: ...per piece Front Bottom Skirting 2 Track Overlay Front Sliding Door Window Insert Window Trim Aluminum Door Tracks Track Overlay Top Front Middle Trim Side Angle Cut Facia 2 Side Rear Corner Trims 4 Side Front Corner Trim 2 Front Corner Trim 2 Side Rear Skirting 4 Rear Filler Trims 2 Rear Corner Trim 2 Track Overlay Sill 2 Lower Door Track Cover Lower Door Track Lower Door Track Stops 2 Toll Free 1...

Page 24: ...ttached later There will be two 36 long fillers per corner Position with a slight gap in the middle and attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Skirting meets flush in center Skirting meets flush in center 46 Attach Front Skirting 2 3 4 x 4 x 45 1 4 with 4 1 1 4 Screws per piece Front Skirting does not have a bevel cut Align as per side and rear skirting Gap Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outd...

Page 25: ...he same 5 1 2 Side Skirting 50 To completely trim out rear corners locate Side Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 80 and Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 79 Align and attach as per Step 49 48 To Trim out front corners locate a Side Front Corner Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 3 4 and a Front Corner Trim 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 88 3 4 Side Front Corner Trim 2 1 2 wide Front Corner Trim 5 1 2 wide Front Skirting tight unde...

Page 26: ...h with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails aligning tight underneath soffit and center on seam 52 Locate Aluminum Door Track and position above doorway evenly spaced between wide front corner trim Ensure Track is level Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...crew per bracket to hold in place Attach 2nd bracket with another 1 1 2 Torx Screw Check level once again Complete attachment of remaining Torx Screws on brackets of Track 54 Locate Sliding Door and flip over onto a clean dry and level spot Position Door Stop 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 66 7 8 on left inside frame of door as shown above Position 1 from outside trim of door as shown above Attach with 3 2 1 2 S...

Page 28: ...12 1 2 12 1 2 55 Locate Roller Assemblies Before attaching to top of doors assemble the units as shown above Attach two Roller Assemblies onto door with 4 1 1 4 Screws per Assembly center on the door framing 12 1 2 from each end as shown above Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...er Door Tracks and Door Stops Center Door Track side to side and resting on Long Floor Runners Bottom of Door Stops and Door Tracks should be flush with each other Secure Door Tracks to shed with 9 3 screws Secure Door Stops with 2 3 screws per piece Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...sill attachments 58 Locate Door Track Cover Line up so Track Cover is flush with ouside edges of Door Stops This creates an enclosure so the door can not slide out of the track Track Cover with 6 2 1 2 screws IMPORTANT Slide door back and forth to confirm door slides freely prior to attaching Top Track Overlay Track Brackets are slotted so door position can be adjusted horizontally as well as vert...

Page 31: ...Track Check level before securing with 6 4 Screws Edge of overlay has been pre drilled for screws 61 Locate Top Track Overlay Front 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 87 3 4 Position front overlay underneath sill Attach with 12 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...acia and then attach the front with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Attach side with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails securing them into the nailing strip closer to the top of the side facia board Attach next piece of Front Facia Note With Front Facia correctly aligned at corners a small gap may occur at center seam This will be covered by Facia Detail Plate in Step 66 Small gap may occur 62 Locate and identify al...

Page 33: ... 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece 65 Locate Front Middle Trim Place trim piece over gap between front Wall Extendors Trim iece fits above Track Overlay Sill and below Roof Plywood Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...1 1 4 Screws Caulk gap between siding and window at top This requires a large amount of caulking but is important to fill Later Window Trims will be installed to hide caulking 68 Position 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 Outside flange of window will roughly sit in the dado to give a bette...

Page 35: ...ing 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any 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 impr...

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