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12x8 Studio Garden 

Shed - Metal Roof 

Assembly Manual

Version #1.6 

July 19, 2021

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Thank you for purchasing a 
12x8 Studio Garden Shed. 
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.  

 
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Dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and 
repair.

Stock Code: STU128-Metal

Summary of Contents for STU128-Metal

Page 1: ...en Shed 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 sit...

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: ...bs 2L 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 80 1 4 Vertical Door Jambs Upper Front Walls 2M 2 48 1 2 w x 22 3 4 h Upper Front Window Walls 2N 1 39 1 2 w x 22 3 4 h Centre Upper Front Window Wall 3 Rafter Roof Section Rafters 3A 14 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 47 Rafters 11 angle cut on ends 3B 14 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 Rafters 11 angle cut on ends 3C 4 1 3 8 x 3 1 2 x 59 1 2 Rafter Facia 11 angle cut on ends Rafter Spacers 3D 2 1 2 x 2...

Page 5: ...f cut 4Y 2 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 91 Rear Side Wide Corner 11 cut top mirror 4Z 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 89 Rear Corner Narrow Side 4AB 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 37 3 4 Top Side 22 scarf 11 cut top mirror image 4AC 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 62 Bottom Side 22 scarf cut Rear 4AD 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 89 Rear Walls Pre Hung Door Fiberglass primed white 4AE 1 37 1 2 x 80 Door Trim 4AF 1 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 40 Above Door Filler Trim Bevel install thic...

Page 6: ...rill Bits 12X8 Studio Garden Shed Metal Roof HARDWARE PACKAGE Phillips Screwdriver x 496 x 71 x 356 x 475 S2 1 1 4 Screws N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails BR1 Square Drive Bit x 2 Door Handle with hardware x 50 1 4 x 2 Metal Roof Screw 3 8 Nut Driver x 1 1 4 Nut Driver Y2 90 Metal Bracket Roof x 20 Y38 Metal Roof Hanger x 4 Silicon Caulking 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdo...

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: ...t with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end You can find the Square Drive Screw Bit in the Hardware Kit Bag Complete 2 remaining Large Floor Joist Frames Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 24 total 1 Lay out 1A Floor Joist Frames and two of 1B Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use 1C Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position Position Joist so flush ...

Page 9: ...ps 7 9 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 30 total 6 When completed your floor footprint should 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 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 16 total 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 screws per section Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 18 total 3 Lay out 1A 1C Floor Joist...

Page 10: ...arge floor section and 3 screws through each mid joists Adjust for smaller floor sections accordingly 11 Position parts 1D 1E Plywood Floor on top of completed floor joists Plywood will sit flush with outside of floor joist frame Parts 1D Plywood Floor Large 5 8 x 45 3 8 x 74 7 8 x 3 1E Plywood Floor Small 5 8 x 45 3 8 x 20 7 8 x 3 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 100 total approx 10 With Floor Runners ...

Page 11: ...per Front Window Wall Centre 1pc Part 2N Front Side Gable Walls 2pcs Part 2I 13 Identify all wall section components and become familiar with their location There will be 2 Window Wall Panels 7 Solid Wall Panels 4 trapezoid shaped Side Gable Walls 3 Rear Extender Walls and Top Plates upper and lower Make sure to position panels right side up so water is directed away from and not into shed Look at...

Page 12: ...he floor plywood may be slightly recessed Note Siding will overhang the floor frame by approximately 3 4 15 Starting at Rear Corner position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with plywood Wall siding will overhang the floor 14 Carefully lay 2B Solid Wall Panels face down Position and attach 2C Bottom Wall Plates to bottom of wall studs of each ...

Page 13: ...l panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 3 4 When positioned correctly attach both side wall panel studs together as per Step 17 17 Position side 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 middl...

Page 14: ...e of shed Do Not Attach Walls To Floor Until Step 35 20 Place Window Wall Panel in front and attach as per Step 17 19 Complete all side and rear wall attachments as per Step 17 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...tal 21 Position 2D 2F Main Wall Side Top Plates on top of wall studs so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud There are 2 plates per side 1 long 1 short Attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 2 Screws per long plate 3 2 Screws per short plate Parts 2D Main Wall Side Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 x 2 2F Main Wall Side Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 27 3 4 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screw...

Page 16: ...ight Left Pair x 2 Hardware Steps 25 27 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 22 total 24 With 2x3 wall framing aligned attach extender walls to rear wall top plate with 4 2 1 2 Screws per wall 23 Place 2G Rear Extender Walls on rear wall plate with bottom siding overlapping that of the rear wall Parts Steps 23 24 2G Rear Extender Walls 2G 45 1 2 wide x 3 Hardware Steps 23 24 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total Cleat protects...

Page 17: ...tom frame of 2I Front Side Gable Wall onto side wall top plate Align so gable wall and side wall 2x3 s are even Front gable vertical frame will sandwich against front window wall vertical frame When correctly aligned attach with 6 2 1 2 Screws Complete other side the same 26 From the outside siding of gable will overlap side wall When aligned secure gable with 5 2 1 2 Screws On a ladder push exten...

Page 18: ...tal 30 Position 2D 2E Main Wall Front Top Plates on top of window wall framing so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud Align plates on wall as per Step 21 There are 2 outside smaller plates 2E and 1 longer center plate 2D Attach by screwing down into top of wall framing with 2 2 Screws per shorter plate and 4 2 Screws on the center plate Parts 2D Main Wall Front Top Plate 3 4 x 2 1 2 x ...

Page 19: ...r Front Window Walls Sides 2M 48 1 2 wide x 2 2N Upper Front Window Wall Center 2N 39 1 2 wide x 1 Hardware Steps 31 33 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 21 total 32 Position 2N Upper Front Window Wall Center on front main wall top plate tight against the previously installed upper window frame Line up vertical gable framings and screw frames together with 3 2 1 2 Screws Use clamp to keep frames together tight Fr...

Page 20: ...ide upper window panels from underneath window wall framing with 3 2 1 2 Screws per panel 34 Position 2J Upper Wall Plates on upper front window wall framing as per Step 28 Attach each piece with 4 2 Screws Parts 2J Upper Wall Plates 11 angle on face 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 68 1 4 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 8 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...are Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 36 total 36 Prior to installing rafters take time to confirm your walls are level square and plumb Measure diagonal at the height of back wall to opposing corner for square If not within 1 2 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install the roof section Make sure front to rear inside frame width is 91 Also check walls for plumb Tip once satis...

Page 22: ...ith 10 2 1 2 Screws Parts Steps 37 38 3A Rafter Sections Short 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 47 x 14 3B Rafter Sections Long 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 14 Hardware Steps 37 38 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 70 total 47 short 72 long 47 short 38 Complete attachments of all 7 Rafters now Hint Occasionally wood can twist use clamps to straighten as best you can before screwing 39 Before attaching rafters measure between gable wall f...

Page 23: ...fore attaching measure rafter spacing to confirm 131 1 2 and make adjustments as necessary With Rafter correctly positioned attach to side gable wall framing with 8 2 Screws Screw up from below the framing into rafter Position other outside rafter as above Inside to inside measurement of rafters should be 131 1 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 16 total 42 Lift and place remaining 5 rafters on upper wall p...

Page 24: ...of rafters in the front Position interior rafters so they fit in jig spacers as shown to the right Use the Front Rafter Overhang Spacer to correctly position rafters from front to rear Expert Advice prior to attaching rafters refer to Step 36 and check that walls are still level square and plumb 45 With Rafter correctly positioned using the overhang spacer attach a 90 Metal Bracket to each side of...

Page 25: ... and sides Attach each piece with 3 2 1 2 Screws Complete both sides Parts 3C Rafter Facia 11 angle cut ends 1 3 8 x 2 1 2 x 59 1 2 x 4 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total 48 Measure 57 from the rear of outer left and right rafters and mark location to fasten Rafter Spacer Jig This will help stabilize the rafters and make it easier to put the roof panels on in Step 50 Check Squareness of walls aga...

Page 26: ...etal Roof Panels Long 4 Foam Enclosures Several Pcs Roof Batten Long 72 8 Roof Batten Short 48 12 Exploded view of Metal Roof section 3H 3 3H 3 3H 3 3G 2 3H 3 3G 2 3G 2 3G 2 13 11 1 2 14 1 2 13 13 13 13 Rafter Spacer Recessed 1 8 Flush with Rafter Completed view of Battens Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 26 ...

Page 27: ... Pre drill pilot holes with an 1 8 bit to prevent splitting Secure Batten to Rafters with 4 1 1 4 screws Parts Steps 50 59 3G Roof Batten Long 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 8 3H Roof Batten Short 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 48 x 12 Hardware 49 1 1 4 Screws Screw Batten into Rafters Centered on Rafter Recessed 1 8 1 3 4 of Overhang 51 Place and attach 2nd Long Roof Batten following Step 50 Centered on Rafter Toll Free 1 88...

Page 28: ...as shown above Maintain 13 between long and short Battens all the way across Pre drill pilot holes with 1 8 bit and secure each Short Batten to Rafters with 3 1 1 4 screws each 13 54 Third row of Battens will use 3G Long Roof Battens Place Battens 13 up from second row of Battens Follow attachment as per Steps 50 51 13 13 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday...

Page 29: ...s as per Steps 50 51 Be sure to measure from fourth row of Battens and not from the rafter spacer 13 13 13 13 57 Sixth row of Battens uses 3H Roof Batten Short Place and attach 10 1 2 up from fourth row of Battens as per Steps 52 53 Different Spacing is to accomodate overlap of Metal roof Panels in Step 64 Do not attach yet 13 13 10 1 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales out...

Page 30: ...ers Place and attach approximatley 13 up from seventh row of Battens as per Steps 52 53 Flush with Rafter end 58 Before attaching sixth row of Battens grab one of each 3I Metal Roof Panels Long 3J Metal Roof Panels Short Lineup panels on roof as per Steps 61 66 to ensure a proper fit Short roof panel should overlap long roof panel on the sixth Batten as shown above Once panels fit cor rectly remov...

Page 31: ...ts Steps 61 64 3I Metal Roof Panels Long 39 wide x 86 long x 4 4AP Foam Enclosures Several Pcs Hardware 30 1 4 x 2 Metal Screws 3 4 Overhang 62 Locate remaining 3I Metal Roof Panels Long and position on Battens as per Step 61 Overelap Metal roof Panels to achieve the desired overall width Overall width past the end of battens can vary from 1 3 1 3 Overhang Metal Roof Panel Overlap 3H 3 3H 3 3H 3 3...

Page 32: ...Do not overtighten Only attach into lower five rows of Battens Screw into peaks of Roof Panels not the valleys Screw into center of Battens Screw into Peaks of Roof Panels not valley Screw into center of Roof Battens 30 Screws Total 64 Once Short Metal Roof Panels are spaced correctly from side toside and top to bottom lift panels up and run a bead of caulking down the overlapping seams of each pa...

Page 33: ... slide off Parts Steps 66 69 3J Metal Roof Panels Short 39 wide x 41 long x 4 4AP Foam Enclosures Several Pcs Hardware 12 1 4 x 2 Metal Screws Panel overlap on 6th Batten 67 Locate and position remaining 3J Metal roof Panels Short on Battens as per Step 64 Space panels so width matches long roof panels 68 Once Short Metal Roof Panels are spaced correctly from side toside and top to bottom lift pan...

Page 34: ...e 3M 3N Roof Facia Nailing Strips Strips will attach to the undeerside of Battens flush with edge as shown above Strips provides for a greater nailing surface later when you attach side facia Attach both pieces with 7 1 1 4 Screws total leaving a 1 1 2 gap at front and rear Evenly space screws Attach remaining cleats to panels to opposite side Parts 3M Roof Facia Nailing Strips 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 72 x ...

Page 35: ...ller Trim Front Trim Above Door Trim Transom Window Trim Soffit Cap Outside Soffit Facia Detail Plate Center Soffit Cap Front Side Wide Trims Rear Corner Wide Trim Side Trim Rear Trim Large Window Large Window Trims Transom Window Side Facia Front Rear Facia Center Window Trim Metal Ridge Caps Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...ils x 6 total 72 Locate 4B Front Soffits Tongue Groove 4C Front Soffits with Tongues cut off Start by fitting 5 pieces together 4 wide and 1 narrow as shown above Next assemble other 5 pieces the same way Parts 4B Front Soffits 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 67 x 8 4C Front Soffits 3 4 x 2 1 4 x 67 x 2 73 Carefully lift one of the front soffit sections and position underneath rafters tight against soffit cap Front...

Page 37: ...ear Soffit Caps 3 4 x 3 x 6 1 2 x 2 4F Rear Soffits 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 67 x 2 4G Rear Soffits 3 4 x 3 x 67 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 4 total 75 Locate and position 4E Rear Soffit Caps underneath rear rafter tight against wall and aligned with rafter seam as per Step 71 Cap should not extend past end of rafters Attach with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Complete opposite side cap now Locate 4F Re...

Page 38: ...er cap with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts 4H Rear Center Soffit Cap 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 5 1 4 x 1 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 14 total 77 Position and attach 4I 4J 4K Top Horizontal Wall Trims Top trims are pieces of wall siding that are ripped to 1 wide pieces They fit against the soffit and wall and finish trimming the shed Use 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to secure each trim Parts 4I Front Top Hor...

Page 39: ...er ends with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Attach side facia to edge of nailing strip and batten ends with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Hardware Steps 79 82 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 52 total 80 Align and attach remaining front facia as per Step 79 Align next two side facias on opposite side as first side facia Once again do a dry run before attaching There will be a Facia Detail Plate attached in Step 83 t...

Page 40: ...er side facia as per Steps 78 81 83 Locate remaining 4AP Foam Enclosures for Metal Roof Before attaching Metal Ridge Caps place strips of Foam Enclosures near to top Foam Enclosures will prevent moisture unwanted insects etc from entering your shed Parts 4AP Foam Enclosures Several Pcs Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 40 ...

Page 41: ... Drip Caps and place on high side of metal roof Evenly space from side to side allowing caps to overlap eachother Overhang the cap approximatley 1 past each end Secure with 6 5 26 x 7 8 metal drip cap screws screwing into final roof Batten Parts 3K Metal Drip Caps 60 long angled x 3 Hardware 1 4 x 2 Metal Roof Screws x 6 Facia Detail plates on side and rear Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivi...

Page 42: ...1 2 Finishing Nails Parts Steps 86 88 4O Side Rear Bottom Skirting 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 7 Hardware Steps 77 78 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 28 total 87 Complete rear and side skirting attachments as per Step 86 88 Attach 4P 4Q Front Bottom Skirting as per Step 86 Parts 4P Center Front Bottom Skirting 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 39 x 1 4Q Outside Front Bottom Skirting 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 48 3 4 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 F...

Page 43: ... 4U Top Front Narrow Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut bottom 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 46 x 2 4V Top Front Side Wide Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut bottom 11 cut top 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 46 1 2 x 2 Hardware Steps 90 91 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 56 total Shipping package length restrictions requires front side trim to be cut down in length scarf joint ed and then attached on assembly Reminder Orientation of Trim Pieces ...

Page 44: ...arrow Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut top 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 62 x 2 4X Bottom Front Side Wide Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut top 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 62 x 2 Bottom Front narrow caps Bottom Side wide Front 92 Start by positioning 4Z Rear Corner Narrow Trim tight against soffit cap on rear wall siding Next position 4Y Rear Side Wide Corner Trim on side wall so it caps the narrow trim When correctly aligned attach ...

Page 45: ...er side now Parts 4AB Top Side Trim with 22 Scarf cut 11 cut top 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 37 3 4 x 2 4AC Bottom Side Trim with 22 Scarf cut top 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 62 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 94 Position 4AD Rear Wall Trim up tight underneath rear soffit and evenly spaced to cover wall seam Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Complete both trims now Parts 4AD Rear Wall Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 89...

Page 46: ...justments now Locate 4AF Above Door Filler Trim Bevel Position over door casing with thick end of piece up and recessed slightly Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 4 total Parts 4AF Above Door Filler Trim Bevel 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 40 x 1 98 Position 4AG Vertical Door Trims and 4AH Horizontal Door Trim over door casing recessed slightly Attach 4AG with 8 1 1 2 Finishi...

Page 47: ... 16 total Parts Steps 99 101 4AI Large Window Inserts 30 1 4 w x 35 h x 2 100 Once Insert is attached caulk the triangular gap between the Insert s outside flange and the sid ing Also put a bead of caulking horizontally at top of window where the flange and siding meet This addi tional caulking will also will reduce the chances of moisture entering into your shed 101 Insert second large window ins...

Page 48: ...window doing a dry run first Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Window trim has a small dado on reverse face Outside frame of window will roughly sit in the dado to give a better fit Complete other large window the same way Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total Parts 4AK Large Window Trims 1 Top piece 36 1 4 angle cut ends x 2 2 Side pieces 36 1 8 sq cut x 2 1 Bottom piece 35 1 4...

Page 49: ...m Window Trim around window doing a dry run first Attach horizontal trim first and then the verticals with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Parts 4AM Center Transom Window Trim Top Bottom pieces 35 3 4 sq cut x 2 Side pieces 20 1 2 sq cut x 2 106 Locate Door Knob Package Included in the package will be the Stemmed Assembly Interior Knob Latch Slant Bol...

Page 50: ...vice 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 modified edi...

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