background image

Outdoor Living Today                 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com            [email protected]

Page 1

8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed 

with Double Door and Finger 

Jointed Siding Assembly Manual

Revision #1.2 

January 17, 2022

Thank you for purchasing 
an 8x4 GardenSaver Garden  
Shed with Double Doors 
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. 

Stock Code # 
GS84-D-FJ

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.

Summary of Contents for GS84-D-FJ

Page 1: ...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...

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 nd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manua...

Page 3: ...d 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 requir...

Page 4: ...Steps 38 40 4 5 Wide x 16 to 18 long Filler Shingles Steps 41 44 D Miscellaneous Section Skirting Trim Door Facia Misc Parts 6 x 4 x 45 Bottom Skirting Bevel Siding Steps 47 50 8 x 2 x 36 Corner Fill...

Page 5: ...rew Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 1 2 Drill Bits Drop Latch Utility Knife 2 1 2 1 1 4 3 4 90 Metal Bracket x 8 2 Cane Bolt 1 1 2 Finishing Nail...

Page 6: ...Wall Panel 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 c...

Page 7: ...1 2 x 72 as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position Position Joist so flush with framing 2 When correctly p...

Page 8: ...r foundation Caution you may need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor Note The floor will be flipped over and floor runners will sit on your foundation...

Page 9: ...Jambs 2 Narrow Wall Panel 2 Horizontal Wall Cleats Wall Extendors 2 Wall Plate 9 Locate 4 Solid Wall Panels and 4 Wall Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 45 1 2 Attach Plates to bottom of studs of each wall panel...

Page 10: ...ned correctly locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner Wall Plate Flush with plywood floor Do not align wall siding to floor Align wall plate to outside of plywood floor 12 Butt both vertical w...

Page 11: ...all 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...

Page 12: ...from top down into wall framing Align to inside of wall framing and tight against side wall 18 Complete opposite Narrow Wall as per Steps 16 17 17 When correctly positioned secure Narrow Wall Stud to...

Page 13: ...the inside of shed Attach using 2 2 1 2 screws per end as shown above Hint Have 2 helpers push Side Walls together to close any gaps between Headers Complete both sides Attach support strip to short h...

Page 14: ...o back 24 With Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall aligned correctly secure together from the inside with 4 2 1 2 screws 25 Complete opposite Angled Wall Extendor positioning and attachment as per Step...

Page 15: ...Framing flush inside shed 27 Attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the Door Header with 5 2 1 2 screws 28 Position and secure 2nd Wall Extendor Panel as per Steps 26 27 Add...

Page 16: ...screws 99 1 4 99 1 4 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time to confirm your walls are level square and plumb Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner to corner This...

Page 17: ...2 1 2 screws Confirm Doorway opening is 64 wide Prior to securing make sure wall panels are aligned correctly on the floor Refer to Step 11 Wall siding should overhang floor while 2x3 wall plates sho...

Page 18: ...ve Measure and attach remaining Soffit Rafter connections using 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter soffit Front Soffit Boards 2 48 21 3 4 21 3 4 96 A B C Rear Soffit Mid Rafter Mid Rafter Rear Screw center raf...

Page 19: ...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 GardenSaver w...

Page 20: ...ng at front of shed and inside Rear Wall framing at rear of shed behind Horizontal Wall Cleats Front Front Shingle overhang In s id e S h in g le s fl u s h Outside Side 37 Carefully flip Roof Panels...

Page 21: ...after end Plywood flush with shingles on inside 39 For correct Roof Panel position align panel so plywood sits evenly on Center Rafters Complete both roof Panels Roof Panel centered on rafter Roof Sea...

Page 22: ...t filler shingle down to rafters using 1 2 1 2 screw per panel 2 in total Screw on slight angle and make sure to screw into rafter Screw slightly above 3rd row of shingles exposure line This way the s...

Page 23: ...possible have a helper push roof panel down so plywood sits flush against rafter while securing Mid Rafter Plywood 3 2 1 2 screws Toe Nailed in each Mid Rafter 44 Slide 3rd and 4th Filler Shingles up...

Page 24: ...rim 2 Front Rear Facia Detail Plates 2 Front Facia 2 47 Attach Bottom Skirting 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 bevel around the base of the shed Skirting will hide floor framing Start with side skirting pieces f...

Page 25: ...iller Trims 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 10 Fillers are essentially nailing strips and will not be visible once additional corner trims are attached later Rear Skirting Gap Side Skirting Skirting meets flush in ce...

Page 26: ...ong Front Center Corner Filler Trim that you will need to center and attach as well using 2 1 1 2 nails 54 Locate Vertical Door Trim 2 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 77 1 2 Position Door Trim flush with outside of nar...

Page 27: ...ils aligning at bottom with wide trim 5 1 2 Side Skirting 58 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...

Page 28: ...h Black 3 4 and 2 screws Important Drill Pilot Holes to prevent splitting 60 Locate Horizontal Door Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 88 1 4 and Front Middle Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 8 5 8 Position as shown above and atta...

Page 29: ...ding or shingle to shim door in place at the bottom Using 2 black screws secure bottom hinge to Door Trim Hint Do not attach all the 2 screws until both doors are positioned correctly You can use a Sc...

Page 30: ...de Facia and then attach the front with 6 1 1 2 finishing nails Attach side with 5 1 1 2 nails securing them into the nailing plate closer to the top of the side facia board Attach next piece of Front...

Page 31: ...Plates to cover seams where Front and Rear Facia pieces come together Secure with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece 71 Attach Upper Interior Door Trim 2 1 2 x 1 2 x 28 7 8 positioning 1st trim against...

Page 32: ...upper door trim Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails Complete lower interior door trim and both side interior trims on other side Lower interior door trim 73 Attach Upper Door Stop dado cut 1 1 2 x 2 1...

Page 33: ...complete open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1 2 bit 2 Black Screws 2 Black Screws 1 3 4 Black Screw Drill 1 2 Diameter Hole to accommodate rod of Cane Bolt 76 To secure doors you...

Page 34: ...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 c...

Reviews: