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8x12 SpaceMaker Shed

FJ Bevel Model with Cedar Roof

Assembly Manual

Version #2.1

July 16, 2021

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Thank you for purchasing a
8x12 SpaceMaker. Please take
the time to identify all the parts
prior to assembly.

Stock Code #

SM812-FJ-Cedar

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Summary of Contents for SM812-FJ-Cedar

Page 1: ...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 d...

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: ...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 2 1 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximatley 19 wheelbarrows 25 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: ... 2 x 3 1 2 x 56 1 2 Roof Rafters 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 68 1 4 Soffits 3 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 Roof Gussets angle cut on ends Roof 4 Outer Roof Panels Shingles overhanging roof plywood on 1 side 2 Middle Roof Panels Shingles flush with roof plywood both sides 16 Filler Shingles Long 4 Filler Shingles Short D Trim Miscellaneous Section Outer Wall Trim 10 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 Bottom Skirting Bevel 4 3 4 x 2 1 2...

Page 5: ...er Bracket x 4 Ridge Caps 22 Cedar Roof Ridge Caps 1 Ridge Cap shorter for center of roof Door Section 1 31 1 2 x 72 Left Side Door 1 31 1 2 x 72 Right Side Door 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 68 Interior Top Horizontal Door Stop 1 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 62 1 2 Door Threshold 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 Interior Door Flange Miscellaneous 1 Metal Window Insert 1 Window Trim Pkg 1 24 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ... x 6 Floor Joist Frames Large 45 1 2 x 75 x 3 Floor Joist Frames Small 45 1 2 x 21 x 3 Hardware Steps 1 6 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 58 total A Floor Section Plywood Floor Large 3 Floor Joist Frames Large 3 Floor Runners 10 Plywood Floor Small 3 Concrete Pad optional foundation method Floor Joist Frames Small 3 Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Floor Section Identify all parts prior to start...

Page 8: ...ll be 136 1 2 wide x 96 deep 5 Complete all large and small frame attachments Screw each completed section together with 8 2 1 2 Screws Front of Shed You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 Screws per section 96 136 1 2 6 When completed your floor footprint should be 136 1 2 wide x 96 deep T...

Page 9: ...p the floor over and place on your foundation 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 The floor will be flipped over and the floor runners will sit on your foundation It is important to note that having a level foundation is critical Choosing a foundation will vary between regions Typical fo...

Page 10: ...ws Use screws every 16 push plywood together at seams Front Completed Floor configuration 11 Position all Large Small Plywood Floor pieces on top of completed floor joists The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than Floor framing Keep Plywood seams tight Parts Steps 11 12 Plywood Floor Large 45 3 8 x 74 7 8 x 3 Plywood Floor Small 45 3 8 x 20 7 8 x 3 Hardware Steps 11 12 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 70 total ap...

Page 11: ... Wall Panels 7 Door Header Long 1 Bottom Wall Plates 7 Door Headers Short 2 13 Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their location On Standard Kits there are 7 Solid Wall Panels and 2 Narrow Wall Panels and 1 Window Wall Panel Make sure to position panels right side up so water is directed away from and not into shed Look at window wall panel to compare and determine proper wall po...

Page 12: ... shed 2 x 3 w a l l f r a m e Flush with Floor Framing 1 2 overhang 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 Compare solid wall siding to window wall siding and match orientation 15 Starting at Rear Corner position a Solid Side Wall panel on top of Plywood Floor The Wall Panel bottom framing will s...

Page 13: ...el in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists and plywood floor Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 When positioned correctly attach both Rear Wall panel studs together as shown Do Not Attach Walls To Floor Until Step 23 Side Wall Rear Wall Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking not included in kit ...

Page 14: ...all attachments as per Steps 15 17 Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Front of Shed Side Wall Panel will sit flush with Floor framing at Front of Shed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...ls Complete both sides Parts Vertical Door Jambs 1 1 2 x 3 3 8 x 73 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 8 total Flush to tip of Bevel Flush with Narrow Wall stud on inside 19 Position and attach both Narrow Walls as per Steps 15 18 Parts Narrow Walls 12 x 73 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...rt 2 x 3 3 8 x 6 1 2 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total Notch to front and on top Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Notch to front and on top Pilot Hole first Sits flush with inside of Wall framing 22 Attach Long Door Header to Vertical Door Jambs and Narrow Walls with 2 2 1 2 Screws per side Position the notch on the top facing the front as per Step 21 Pre drill to prevent splitting Parts Doo...

Page 17: ...s are not within 1 4 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install roof section Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking not included in kit 159 7 8 159 7 8 Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists Pilot Hole first 6 4 24 Position Rear Top Plates on top of wall studs so they are flush on the inside Together the plates should be ce...

Page 18: ... fit Parts Triangular Gable Half Walls x 4 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total 25 Next attach the Side Wall Top Plates The Side Wall Top Plates are angle cut down the length Once again position Top Plates on wall frame so they are flush Side Wall Top Plates will fit between Front Rear Plates Attach with 4 2 Screws per plate Complete all other Side Front Top Plate attachments the same Toll Free 1 88...

Page 19: ... an additional 6 Screws Screw from the bottom of Gable framing down into Top Wall Plate and Wall Framing Complete Gable positioning and attachment on the other side Hint Use a straight edge to check the angle of the Gable framing and Top Plate Both angles should line up see diagram above Hardware S3 2 Screws x 4 total Flashing overhangs on outside Use a straight edge to check that angle of Gable l...

Page 20: ...Ridge Boards the same Position metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards Parts Ridge Boards Long 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 84 x 2 Ridge Boards Short 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 52 1 2 x 2 Hardware SS2 3 4 Screws x 16 total Y9 Ridge Board Connector x 2 total Outside Roof Panels 2 Middle Roof Panels 2 Outside Roof Panels 2 Roof Rafters 9 per side 18 total Ridge Boards 4 52 1 2 and 84 long Soffits 4 Metal Ridge Board...

Page 21: ...easure and position interior Rafters as illustrated below When positioned correctly attach Ridge Board to remaining Rafters with 2 2 Screws Rafter end 31 Attach end of a Soffit flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 Screws per Rafter end Drill pilot holes in Soffit to prevent splitting Complete both outside Rafter Soffit connec tions first Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrate...

Page 22: ...s Gable Notch Ridge Board Rafter 33 Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Rafter should rest on gable framing Soffit Ridge Board 32 Flip Rafter Section over so Soffit is facing down Starting with one side lift completed Rafter Section up and place on gable framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com ...

Page 23: ...ace second completed Rafter Section on gable walls as per Steps 32 34 36 At the peak align Ridge Boards so they are flush together and secure them with 12 1 1 4 Screws Important If there is a gap between Ridge Boards have a helper push the Side Walls closer together from outside Walls should be 91 apart at top from inside of wall plate to opposite wall plate To completely secure Ridge Boards place...

Page 24: ...rill bit Parts Steps 38 39 Roof Gussets 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 3 Hardware Steps 38 39 S3 2 Screws x 12 total 40 Attach all Single and Double Rafter Brackets where rafters meet Top Wall Plates inside of shed Attach with 2 1 1 4 Screws and 2 2 Screws per Single Rafter Bracket and 6 2 Screws per Double Rafter Bracket Have two helpers hold the Side Walls at the top from the outside of shed to keep the ins...

Page 25: ...flush on 3rd Rafter from the outside doubled up Rafter Plywood on roof should be recessed 1 8 from end of Rafter at bottom and flush with seam of doubled up Rafters From the outside screw down through bottom row of shingles into Rafter with 1 2 1 2 Screw Angle 1 2 1 2 Screw from outside Rafter into roof plywood 41 Identify all Roof Panels There are 4 Outside and 2 Middle Roof Panels Outside Panels...

Page 26: ...re Steps 46 48 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 32 total N2 1 1 2 Shingle Nails x 8 total Attach above the exposure line Exposure Line 47 Screw first filler shingle down to rafters using 1 2 1 2 Screw per panel 2 in total Make sure to screw into both rafters 44 Lift up position and attach 2nd Outside Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 42 Outside Panel Middle Panel Outside Panel Shingles overhang plywood on Outsid...

Page 27: ...Metal Brackets onto the roof plywood and outside rafter and secure with 4 1 1 4 Screws each Complete for both Gables there are 4 Brackets per Gable Hardware Y2 90 Metal Bracket x 8 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 32 total 50 To further secure roof panels from the inside drill pilot holes in each Mid Rafter 3 per Rafter on an angle Using 3 2 1 2 Screws secure rafters to roof plywood Note from outside have ...

Page 28: ... the Miscellaneous Section Identify all parts prior to starting Side Facia 4 Pentagon Facia Plate 2 Front Horizontal Gable Trim 2 Bottom Skirting 10 Filler Trim 4 Wide Corner Trim 4 Corner Trim 4 Side Wall Vertical Door Narrow Trim 6 Side Facia Detail Plates 2 Front and Rear Facia 4 Ridge Caps Flower Box Kit 1 Left and Right Doors Horizontal Door Trim 1 Door Hinges 6 Door Pull Handle Exterior Barr...

Page 29: ...ting Bevel 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 10 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 40 total 52 Attach Filler Trim to each corner side wall Align Filler Trim so it sits flush with the bottom of the last piece of Wall siding Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Filler Trim 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total front skirting Thicker at Butt side skirting Flush to bot...

Page 30: ...Wide Corner Trim with bottom of Corner Trim Corner Trim will cap the Wide Corner Trim Do a dry run in each corner before attaching to confirm positioning Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Complete other front corner the same Parts Steps 54 55 Corner Trim 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 79 x 4 Wide Corner Trim 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 82 x 4 Hardware Steps 54 55 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 64 total Corner Trim Wid...

Page 31: ...re each piece Parts Rear Horizontal Gable Trim Bevel 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 43 1 4 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 10 total 55 Trim out rear corners with remaining pieces of Corner Trim and Wide Corner Trim Align and attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece as per Step 62 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...Position Drip Caps so they are overlapping above doorway resting in the notch of the Door Header Attach each Drip Cap with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece With Drip Caps secured place Front Horizontal Gable Trims over the Drip Caps and attach each with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total Align with bottom of Horizontal Gable Trim 69 Attach Rear Wall Narrow Trim where wall seams come together on back of shed Position equally on wall seam and flush with the bottom of the Horizontal Gable Trim Secure with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts Rear Wall Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 77 1 2 x 1 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 8 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 ...

Page 34: ...2 x 79 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 61 Attach Horizontal Door Trim and Horizontal Narrow Wall Trim onto the exposed part of the Door Header and tight under the lip of the Drip Cap Secure Horizontal Door Trim with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails and the short Narrow Wall Trims with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Horizontal Door Trim 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 64 x 1 Horizontal Narrow Wall T...

Page 35: ...correctly position before attaching Parts Steps 63 64 Front Rear Facia Angle Cut Ends 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 58 x 4 Side Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 71 3 4 x 4 Hardware Steps 63 64 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 64 total 62 Attach Facia Nailing Strips to the underside edge of the plywood roof Align corner of Nailing Strip with edge of roof plywood Secure each Strip with 3 1 1 4 Screws Complete all four pieces two on e...

Page 36: ...ates where Front Rear Facias meet at the peak Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Attach Facia Detail Plates to cover seams where Side Facia pieces meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Attach Horizontal Gable Detail Plates to cover seams where Horizontal Gable Trims meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Pentagon Facia Plates 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 8 x 2 Facia Deta...

Page 37: ...t in the center of the roof Attach center cap with 4 1 1 2 Shingle Nails Alternate Ridge Cap seams Offsetting angle cut at peak Thin end Thick end 66 Place 1st Roof Ridge Cap on roof peak overhanging shingles by approximately 1 Attach with 2 1 1 2 Shingle Nails 9 from end Place 2nd Ridge Cap 1 back from 1st cap Attach with 2 1 1 2 Shingle Nails 9 from end Alternate each Ridge Cap seam as you proce...

Page 38: ...70 Left Side Door 31 1 2 x 72 x 1 Right Side Door 31 1 2 x 72 x 1 Hardware Steps 68 70 Y1 Tee Hinges x 6 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 6 total SB2 2 Black Screws x 30 total 69 Next position and secure the Double Doors Starting with Right Side Door position so there is a 1 2 gap on bottom and approximately 3 8 on the side Use a spare Shingle to shim door in place at the bottom Secure hinges to Door ...

Page 39: ... and Jambs Start with Horizontal Stop first and then complete both Vertical Stops Position so door gap is covered Use 4 2 Screws per piece to secure Parts Horizontal Door Stop 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 68 x 1 Vertical Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 12 total 72 Close both doors and align so doors are straight Attach Door Threshold with 4 2 Screws centering between doorway Parts Door Thr...

Page 40: ...ck screws Hardware Y6 Cane Bolt x 1 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 6 total 75 Attach Door Handles and Exterior Black Barrel Bolt to door Attach Barrel Bolt as illustrated above with 5 2 Black Screws 1 3 4 Black Screw Note how female part of Barrel Bolt is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position Barrel Bolt correctly Attach each Door Handle with 4 3 4 Black Screws ensure screws con...

Page 41: ...ched caulk the triangular gap between the Insert s outside flange and the siding Also put a bead of caulking horizontally at top of window where the flange and siding meet This additional caulking will also will reduce the chances of moisture entering into your shed 78 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...

Page 42: ...indow trim and secure with 2 2 Screws Screw from inside of box into the center Window Wall stud Attach second screw 2 underneath first screw and once again into the wall stud Parts Flower Box Kit x 1 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 2 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 42 ...

Page 43: ...aps 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 Kit Parts Lists A Base Rear Front Box Frames 3pcs 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 23 B End Cap Frames 2pc...

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