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Important Information: 

- It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws before  
  ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area. 
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's  
  responsibility, and should be abided by. 

 

- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep    
  snow off roof frequently. 
- 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.  
- 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.

Thank you for purchasing a 
9x9 Penthouse Garden Shed.  
Please take the time to  
identify all the parts prior to 
assembly. 

Version #21.5 
June 22, 2023

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. 

Stock Code: 
PEN99

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

9x9 PENTHOUSE

  

GARDEN SHED

 

WITH PLYWOOD

ROOF

 

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Summary of Contents for PEN99

Page 1: ...ts 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 Thank you for purchasing a 9x9 Penthouse Garden Shed Please take the ti...

Page 2: ...1 2 x 90 9 16 Hip Rafters with Cleats 22 5 Degree cut 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 3 8 Front Hip Rafters with Cleats left and right 30 Degree cut at each end 45 degree bevel cut on one end 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 53 1 4 Front Mid Rafter with Cleats angle cut ends 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 Rear Mid Rafter with Cleats angle cut ends 3 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 36 1 2 Corner Rafter Left 30 degree cut 1 end 45 30 degree cut on ot...

Page 3: ...ge 3 9X9 PENTHOUSE HARDWARE PACKAGE 2 1 2 2 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 Tee Hinge x6 Door Handle 2 Finishing Square Drive Bit Safety Glasses Work Gloves Barrel Bolt 3 1 Cane Bolt Ladder Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers 1 8 9 16 Drill Bits Utility Knife 90 Metal Bracket 28 Black Headed Black Headed x 26 x 334 x 6 x 20 x 320 x 32 x 310 x 2 1 Finishing x 18 ...

Page 4: ...d Floor Piece Floor Runner 8 in total See Parts list for exact sizes 1 Lay out 3 Long Floor Joists 52 1 2 and 2 Floor Joist Plates 27 3 4 as illustrated above Position outside joists flush to end of Joist Plate Position mid Joist equally on Joist Plate Attach with 2 2 1 2 Screws per end Complete 6 Rectangular Floor Frame Sections 2 Lay out perimeter pieces for Triangular Floor Section Attach in ea...

Page 5: ...leted Floor Joist Frame Sections as illustrated above 5 Attach Rectangular Section together with 6 2 1 2 Screws per section 6 Complete all Rectangular Sections as per Step 5 3 Place Interior Floor Joists 38 3 4 24 3 4 so both are tight against perimeter joists and attach with 2 2 1 2 Screws per end ...

Page 6: ...the floor joists There are 8 floor runners in total Starting on the 111 side locate 2 Runners 69 1 2 41 1 2 long pieces Use 9 2 1 2 Screws to secure making sure that the Runner is flush to the outside but not overhanging 9 Locate the next 2 Runners 69 1 2 41 1 2 long Alternate Runners so the longer piece is in the front Position on center 27 3 4 from outside edge and attach as per Step 8 Use 5 2 1...

Page 7: ... Caution you will need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Note It is important to note that 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 Concrete Slab Foundation 12 Position Pl...

Page 8: ... as illustrated above 14 Complete remaining Plywood Floor pieces positioning and attaching as per Step 12 13 B Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Rear Wall Top Plate 4 Corner Post 3 Window Wall 2 Narrow Wall 2 Door Jamb 2 Front Corner Post 2 Window Insert 2 Solid Wall Panel 6 Side Wall Top Plate 2 Front Wall Top Plate...

Page 9: ...all Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 Screws Position so plates are flush with framing Important Make sure all walls are aligned in their upright position If not water may leak into your shed Unsure if panel is facing up or down Check siding on window wall panel to match alignment wall siding flush with outsi...

Page 10: ...all framing flush with floor Wall Siding overhangs floor by 1 2 Floor 19 Position Rear Wall Panels in place Butt both vertical wall studs of rear walls together and attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws Screw at the bottom middle and top of stud to secure properly Complete both rear walls Lift and position a Corner Post to end of outside rear wall panel 20 Position and secure Corner Post to rear wall stud as...

Page 11: ...age 11 21 Position and attach adjacent rear Solid Walls as per Steps 19 20 22 Position and secure Corner Post to rear wall stud as per Step 16 Post flush with wall framing Post 1 2 overhang 23 Locate a Window Wall Panel Position and attach wall stud to Corner Post as per Step 16 ...

Page 12: ...25 Position and attach remaining Window Wall Panel as per Steps 23 24 26 Place a Front Corner Post against an outside Window Wall Stud with the tip of the wedge flush to the inside Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws at top middle and bottom locations Complete both sides Flush to inside of wall stud Front Corner Posts wedge Shaped Window Wall Stud ...

Page 13: ... Walls are 73 high 2 shorter than the regular walls 28 With Narrow Wall properly positioned secure from wall stud through wedge into Window Wall stud with 3 2 1 2 Screws Complete both Narrow Walls Panels 29 Locate Vertical Door Jambs and position flush against left Narrow Wall Panel stud The Jamb is 3 1 8 wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correctly secure both Jambs...

Page 14: ...exactly 49 3 4 across the top of doorway and the same when screwing walls to floor 49 3 4 across the bottom Step 39 This will ensure an accurate opening for door installation Use Threshold Doorstop as spacer template to also confirm doorway opening 31 Locate 2x3 Rear Wall Plates 55 1 2 long with 45 degree cut at 1 end Position in rear corner and secure each plate with 4 2 1 2 Screws Wall plate is ...

Page 15: ...r Wall Plates Plate should be flush to inside wall framing 35 When all walls are attached togeth er check alignment with the floor Bottom wall framing should sit flush with outside of floor joists with siding overhanging by 1 2 When positioned correctly fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 2 1 2 Screws per Solid and Window Wall Panel and 2 2 1 2 Screws per Narrow Wall Panel Caulking Bottom W...

Page 16: ...teps 48 49 for detail view of each Rafter Rear Mid Rafter 2 68 long 30 degree cut each end Corner Rafter Left 3 30 degree cut 1 end 45 30 degree cut on other end Corner Rafter Right 3 30 degree cut 1 end 45 30 degree cut on other end 36 Locate Hip Rafters with Cleats 90 9 16 long and Core Block On the ground angle screw end of Hip Rafter to Core Block with 1 3 Long Screw Drill 1 8 diameter pilot h...

Page 17: ...d attach a 2nd Hip Rafter on the opposite side of Core Block as per Step 36 Be sure to pilot hole Rafter to prevent splitting Be careful to support both Rafters 2nd Hip Rafter 38 Attach the Final Hip Rafter at 90 degrees to other rafters as per Step 36 Once again drill pilot hole to prevent splitting ...

Page 18: ...d be careful to support all the attached rafters 41 Place both 51 7 8 pieces together and attach with a 24 long Support Cleat with 2 2 1 2 Screws Flip over and attach a 2nd Cleat Screw Plywood Base 5 1 2 x 5 1 2 to bottom of Support Beam with 2 1 1 2 Screws 51 7 8 Support Beam 24 Support Cleats 40 Prior to lifting up semi completed Rafter Section on to walls complete assembly of Temporary Support ...

Page 19: ...ally from side to side on Front Wall Top Plate Position Temporary Support Beam directly below Core Block to support entire Rafter Section Tack Support Beam Plywood Base to floor with 2 1 1 4 Screws Support Beam 44 Starting at rear corner center Hip Rafter equally on corner Push Rafter tight against corner of Top Plates With a 90 Metal Bracket tack Rafter into position using 2 1 1 4 Screws When mai...

Page 20: ... and 8 1 1 4 Screws Front Top Plate 46 Using a Step Ladder attach both Rear Mid Rafters 68 long to 1 alignment mark on Core Block with 1 3 Screw per Rafter Once again drill 1 8 diameter pilot hole in rafter end to prevent splitting of wood 47 Equally space from side to side Mid Rafter on Rear Top Plates on walls Align Rafter so seat cut is 1 8 past the outside of the Top Plate When positioned corr...

Page 21: ...ont Hip Rafter place Side Facia against end of corner Hip Rafter end align on 45 degree angle Move Front Hip Rafter so end of Side Facia lines up Tack Front Hip Rafter down with 1 90 Metal Bracket and 4 1 1 4 Screws may have to re position later 50 Use Front and Side Facia to assist in positioning 2nd Front Hip Rafter If Rafter is out of alignment reposition 1st Front Hip Rafter until both Rafters...

Page 22: ...as per Step 47 Use a Straight Edge to line Rafter end with corner Hip and Mid Rafter ends Attach to Hip Rafter with 2 3 Screws Straight Edge 52 Complete both Left and Right Corner Rafters aligning and attaching as per Step 51 Secure with 2 90 Metal Brackets and 8 1 1 4 Screws per Rafter 53 Complete remaining Corner Rafter sets aligning and attaching as per Steps 51 52 ...

Page 23: ...k and cut Soffit so when sitting flush against Top Wall Plate it will be tight against both rafters 55 Align Soffit tight to rafter Important Soffit should not ride above Rafter or will impede with correct Roof Panel alignment later When aligned properly attach Front Wall Soffit to Top Wall Plate with 4 1 1 4 Screws tight Flush to top of rafter but not above 56 Complete attachment of remaining Fro...

Page 24: ... on end of rafter Tack to Rafter ends with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Facia aligned flush to bottom of rafter Side Facia 4x4 Post 58 Position and attach Front Facia 85 3 4 long to the ends of each Front Hip Rafter as per Step 57 Make sure to align Facia to bottom of rafter once again 59 Position 2nd Side Facia 59 3 4 long on Rafter ends as per Step 57 If required go back now and adjust both the Front...

Page 25: ...Hip and Rear Mid Rafter See Step 61 for illustration of Facia alignment on Rear Mid Rafter Position Facia flush to bottom of Rafter once again and attach with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece 61 Complete 2nd Rear Side Facia as per Step 60 R e a r M i d R a f t e r equally spaced on Rear Mid Rafter 62 Complete remaining Rear Side Facia pieces as per Steps 60 61 ...

Page 26: ...th Front Roof Panels lift and position Left Front Roof Panel 1 up so it sits equally between Front Hip and Front Mid Rafter Roof Panel will sit flush against Facia Board When correctly aligned secure panel to Front Mid Rafter using Only 2 1 1 4 Screws Important later in Step 69 Roof Panels may need to be slightly re positioned and will be completely secured to rafters at that point Position Right ...

Page 27: ...nel 3 on Front Corner and Hip Rafter as shown above 65 Align Left Side Roof Panel so it sits equally on both Rafters and roof ceiling sits close to Facia Screw Roof Panel down with 2 1 1 4 Screws in bottom at each corner Make sure to screw into Rafters 66 Place Right Side Roof Panel 4 on Front Hip Rafter and align and attach as per Step 65 Facia and Soffit not shown 3 4 5 ...

Page 28: ...attach as per Step 65 3 4 on Rear Mid Rafter 68 Place align and attach a Right Rear Roof Panel 6 on Rafters as per Step 67 69 Complete final Left Rear Roof Panels 7 8 installations as per Step 67 When complete Roof Panels may need to be slightly re positioned If so loosen panel and re attach when satisfied with position Use an additional 4 1 1 4 Screws per panel to completely secure each panel 5 6...

Page 29: ...panels are secured you should attach roofing paper to cover plywood completely Please following the roofing material suggestions on how to install correctly E Miscellaneous Section Window Insert and Trim Pkg 2 Detail Facia Plates 7 Various Sizes Narrow Wall Trim Side Rear Corner Trims 3 4 1 2 3 5 Flower Box 2 Door Trim 2 French Doors 2 Threshold Door Stop Vert Door Stop 2 Above Door Trim Upper Doo...

Page 30: ...te all rear wall pieces Position Side Skirting piece in place 74 Position Side Skirting Piece so it is flush with rear corner Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Position Front Skirting under doorway 75 Attach Front Skirting piece using 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Complete remaining Side Skirting pieces as per Step 74 76 Check the wall seams for visible gaps prior to attaching trim and apply caulk whe...

Page 31: ... outside of corner post and place wider trim on side wall flush to outside of narrow trim When properly positioned secure with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Rear of Shed Side of shed 78 Complete remaining 2 Corners as per Step 77 79 Locate 4 Rear Wall Seam Trim 2 1 2 wide Place equally on rear wall seams and attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece equally on both bottom skirting pieces ...

Page 32: ... Trims 2 1 2 wide and position over Door Jamb so it sits flush see illustration above Attach each trim with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Doorway Trim Flush with Door Jamb 82 Locate Detail Facia Plates and place in each corner and where Facia Boards come together Detail Plates will hide any gaps that may exist Attach each Plate with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Corner Detail Facia Plate Detail Facia Plate Fr...

Page 33: ...ide of wall framing Screw down to plywood floor with 4 1 1 4 Screws Align Vertical Door Stop to inside of wall framing and attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws Complete both sides Prior to completing check Step 88 for best fit Flush to inside of wall framing 84 Align Upper Door Stop Dado facing to outside with other stops and attach with 4 2 Screws ...

Page 34: ...into the door and replace the screw Important When reinstalling the window ensure the Mullion is facing outside your shed Remove screws in frame Window mullion facing outside of shed 86 Locate Door Trim Bundle Align Trim pieces 1 4 from edge of window framing Fasten trim pieces to door with 1 Finishing Nails Use 3 1 Finishing Nails for the short pieces and 5 1 Finishing Nails per long piece When n...

Page 35: ...t the bottom and side Using 2 Black Screws secure hinges to Door Trim Hint Do not attach all the 2 Black Screws until both doors are positioned correctly Use Screw Driver to tighten screws completely 1 4 gap Note illustration of Hinge may not be accurate The of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three to four depending on model 89 Position Right Side Door as per Step 88 and secure with 2 Black...

Page 36: ...s evenly spaced Make sure to drill pilot holes in Door Stop and Door to prevent splitting 1 Black Screws only Drill Pilot Holes first 91 The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Interior Door Flange To position Cane Bolt correctly attach to flange first close doors and mark hole to house Cane Bolt Rod Open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1 2 bit Attach with 1 Black Screws Impor...

Page 37: ...o Trim dado sits in flange 94 Position and attach Above The Door Trim and Narrow Wall Trims to front of shed above doors and to narrow walls to cover wall framing Use 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails above the door and 2 1 1 2 Finsihing Nails for narrow walls 95 Assemble Flower Box Kit with Assembly Instructions included on Page 36 Position completed Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2...

Page 38: ...4 screws Complete attachment of remaining End Cap Frame Slide Front Frame between End Caps 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 window trim and screw from inside of box into the center wall stud with 2 2 screws 2 screws supplied with Base ...

Page 39: ...o the original color we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain You may also wish to paint your new shed rather than stain it In both cases we recommend that you consult with a paint and stain dealer in your area for their recommendations The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other p...

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