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12x4 GardenSaver 

Sliding Doors - Cedar Roof - FJ Siding

 

Assembly Manual

Version #2.2 

July 22, 2021

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

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Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written instructions.

 

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.

Stock Code: 
GS124-SLIDER-CEDAR-FJ

Summary of Contents for GS124-SLIDER-CEDAR-FJ

Page 1: ...th 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 w...

Page 2: ...e 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 cons...

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 approximatley 11 wheelbarrows 21 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 mos...

Page 4: ...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 26 Horizontal Wall Cleats Short 3 Rafter and Roof Section Rafters 3A 9 1 x 2 x 54 Rafters 3B 2 x 3 x 48 Front Soffits Left Right 3C 1 x 3 x 45 Front Soffit Center 3D 2 x 3 x 48 Rear Soffits Left Right 3E 1 x 3 ...

Page 5: ...ont Corner Trims 4N 2 x 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 Rear Facia Left Right 4T 2 x 5 x 45 Front and Rear Facia Center 4U 5 Trim Detail Plates 5 high Ridge Boards 4V 3 x 4 x 49 Roof Ridge Boards Windows 4W 2 Window Inserts 18 1 4 w...

Page 6: ... Hammer Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bit Wood Clamp Utility Knife 12X4 GardenSaver Shed with Sliding Double Doors HARDWARE PACKAGE Y35 Roller Assembly x 4 Safety Glasses Work Gloves Safety Equipment Required Not Provided ST1 1 1 2 Torx Screws x 12 S5 4 Screws Y2 90 Metal Bracket Roof x 8 x 8 BT2 Torx Drive Bit x 1 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outd...

Page 7: ...h 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 or staining your structure is highly recommended and will prolong the life of your shed You do not need to wait to paint or stain your shed the wood in your kit has been dried and can be stained or ...

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 can find the Square Drive Screw Bit in the Hardware Kit Bag Complete remaining Floor Frame the same Parts 1A Floor Joist Frames 45 1 2 x 70 3 4 x 2 1B Floor Joists 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 67 3 4 x 4 Hardwar...

Page 9: ...Caution 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 or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners 5 Position 1D Plywood Floor on top of completed floor frames Plywood will sit slightly inset from outside of floor frame Parts 1D Plywood Floor...

Page 10: ...ary 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 2BA Horizontal Wall Cleats 3pcs Parts 2J 2K Wall Extenders 3pcs Part 2H Top Triangular Siding Piece 2pcs Part 2F Front Wall Bottom Plates 2pcs Part 2BB Interior Door Header 1pc Part 2E Door Headers ...

Page 11: ...if panel is facing up or down Recently attached Bottom Plate is on bottom of panel 8 Starting on one side position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with the outside of the floor frame Wall siding will overhang the floor Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel should be positioned flush with the outside of floor framing when properly aligned 9 The re...

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 floor 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 Note Drill pilot holes in studs to prevent...

Page 13: ...l 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 Front of Shed Parts 2BA Front Wall Panels 35 wide x 73 high x 2 2BB Bottom Wall Plates 1 5 8 x 2 1 2 x 35 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total Ensure bottom plate is flush side to side with wall s...

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 attached to the back for added support Attach by screwing down into wall framing with 2 3 Screws per side Fasten aluminum strip to short headers with 2 1 1 4 Screws per side Aluminum strip on back of Lon...

Page 15: ...s attached after Step 42 Side Wall Panel 16 Position 2F Top Triangular Siding Piece onto 2G Angle Wall Extender and align as shown above Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to top frame of extender wall There are left right top siding pieces Use rough surface side out Place finished wall extender on side wall panel frame Complete both sides now Note Bottom siding of wall extender will overhang and...

Page 16: ...ender 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 from damage Please remove before installing Overhanging siding Protective cleat Siding overhang rests in notch framing aligned in front Framing flush along top Pilot Hole first Toll Free 1 888 658 165...

Page 17: ...th 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 4 Screws x 12 total Flush with top of wall frame Parts 2I Extender Wall Cleats 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 42 3 8 x 3 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 9 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales ...

Page 18: ...if 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 4 total Parts 2E Interior Door Header 1 1 2 x 3 x 66 1 2 x 1 66 1 2 Advice Use Interior Door Header to confirm doorway opening is 66 1 2 wide at top and bottom Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorli...

Page 19: ...L R 2pcs Part 3B Front Soffit Center 1pcs Part 3C 24 To complete Wall Section attach bottom 2x3 wall plates to plywood floor with 2 2 1 2 Screws per wall section Prior to securing make sure wall panels are aligned correctly on the floor Refer to Step 9 Wall 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 Caulki...

Page 20: ...ar Front 141 1 2 Parts 3A Rafters 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 54 x 9 3B Front Soffits Sides 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 48 x 2 3C Front Soffit Center 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 1 3D Rear Soffits Sides 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 48 x 2 3E Rear Soffit Center 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 1 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 24 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 18 total A B Rear Soffit C Screw double rafters together with 3 2 1 2 Screws Screw Rear Soffits to Rafters ...

Page 21: ...ly 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 over so Front Soffit is facing the front and place on GardenSaver walls Note Double check that your Rafter Section is positioned correctly by ensuring the ends of the Rafters are sloped vertically as shown above Ra...

Page 22: ...d and from inside of Rear Wall top framing at rear of shed behind Horizontal Wall Cleats Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 14 total 31 Carefully flip Roof Panels over so plywood sheathing is facing up Center 3F Facia Nailing Strips onto outside of each panel flush with plywood Attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws evenly spaced The Facia Nailing Strip provides for a greater nailing surface later when you attach sid...

Page 23: ...ood sits evenly on Center Rafters Next position 3H Center Roof Panel onto center rafters Shingles overhang plywood on outside Edge of plywood 1 8 recessed from rafter end Plywood flush with shingles on inside Parts Steps 32 35 3G Left Right Roof Panels 51 x 56 x 2 3H Center Roof Panel 45 1 2 x 56 x 1 Roof Panel centered on rafter 34 Align plywood of center roof panel so it is tight against the ply...

Page 24: ...35 Position other side roof panel onto rafters as per Steps 32 34 36 With Roof Panels aligned screw panels down to center rafters with 2 2 1 2 Screws in Bottom Row of Shingles Only 1 screw per panel Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Screw Bottom Row of Shingles ONLY for now Screw on angle away from shingle edge to prevent it from cracking Tip Butt thicker 1st Shingle Row 2nd Shingle Row Roof Seam...

Page 25: ...eps 38 40 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 16 total 3rd Shingle Row 2nd Filler Shingle 4th Shingle Row 39 Slide 2nd Filler Shingle up and underneath fourth shingle row Follow Steps 37 38 to align and attach Repeat for other roof seam 40 Slide 3rd and 4th Filler Shingles up and underneath appropriate shingle rows and follow Steps 37 39 to align and attach On last filler screws will get covered by Roof Ridge Board...

Page 26: ...f Top Siding Pc for Angle Wall was not installed in Step 16 it can be done now Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece 42 To further secure roof panels from the inside drill pilot holes on an angle in each panel s Mid Rafter 3 per Rafter Using 3 2 1 2 Screws secure rafters to plywood Note from outside if possible have a helper push roof panel down so plywood sits flush against rafter while s...

Page 27: ...t 4B Front Facia 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 Part 4F Window Inserts Part 4W Window Trim Part 4X Aluminum Door Tracks Part 4E Sliding Door Track Stops Parts 4IA Track Overlay System Parts 4KA 4KB 4KC 4KD Rear Middle Trim Part 4P Fr...

Page 28: ... Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 12 total Skirting meets flush 43 Attach 4A Side Rear Bottom Skirting around the base of the shed Skirting will hide floor framing Start with side skirting pieces first and attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Steps 43 44 4A Side Rear Bottom Skirting Bevel 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 5 Hardware Steps 43 44 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 20 total Toll Free ...

Page 29: ...hey 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 46 Trim out Rear Walls by attaching Top Wall Trim Position with thick end of Bevel downward at top wall tight against Soffits Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts 4BB Top Wall Trims 3 4 x...

Page 30: ...r 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 1 Torx Screw per bracket to hold in place while aligning other track Parts 4E Aluminum Door Tracks x 2 Bottom of bracket flush with bottom of Interior Door Header Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoor...

Page 31: ...rs 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 down at equal height Wider door trim towards center Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total Y35 Roller Assembly x 4 total Note If there is a gap between your doors at the top or bottom remove the door and t...

Page 32: ...uld 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 1 2 x 2 x 3 1 2 x 3 Hardware S4 3 Screws x 18 total Bottom Door Cleat Lower Door Track 1 4 Gap Centered on Floor Runner Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday c...

Page 33: ... 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 Track Cover are flush Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...e 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 to Left Side Door Flush with inside of door frame Left Side Door Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 34 ...

Page 35: ...ws x 6 total N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 24 total 55 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 the ends of the Overlay Top Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Next attach 4KC Track Overlay Ends as shown above with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Centered above Aluminum Tracks Bott...

Page 36: ...x 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 56 Position 4KD Track Overlay Sill pieces evenly on top of Track Overlay with the slope facing away from the shed This will prevent rainwater from collecting on top Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Hammer carefully and support the Track Overlay fr...

Page 37: ... 1 2 x 78 1 2 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 58 To complete trimming out rear corners locate 4N 4O Rear Corner Trims Align and attach as per Step 57 Parts 4N Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 78 1 2 x 2 4O Side Rear Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 80 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...le 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 61 64 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 46 total 60 Attach 4Q Front Middle Trims above doors where front wall extenders come together above track Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece aligning tight underneath soffit and centered on seam Parts 4Q...

Page 39: ...eps 61 63 Small gaps may occur between the Center and Left Right Facia these will be covered by Facia Detail Plates in Step 65 Rear Facia will cap the side Facia Attach Rear Facia to rafter ends with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per rafter end Small gaps may occur Side Facia Rear Facia Rear Facia caps Side Facia Small gaps may occur 62 Attach other Front and Side Facia to opposite corner as per Step 61...

Page 40: ... are secured to 2x4 backing Parts 4U Trim Detail Plates 5 1 2 high x 5 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 19 total 66 Position 4V Roof Ridge Board at the rear of roof to cap off shingles and facia Ridge Boards should meet on seam of roof panels When aligned correctly attach with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts 4V Roof Ridge Boards 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 49 1 4 x 3 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails...

Page 41: ...Hasp x 1 total SB1 3 4 Screws x 16 total Pre drill 1 4 deep with 1 8 drill bit for all door hardware 67 Locate 4V Window Inserts Before installing dab caulk in siding channel on both sides of window opening This will prevent water from getting in behind window Position window in cavity and secure with 8 1 1 4 Screws Caulk gap between siding and window at top This requires a large amount of caulkin...

Page 42: ...omer Service 2 On Time Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction Toll Line 1 888 658 1658 Fax 1 604 462 5333 sales outdoorlivingtoday com 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 modi...

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