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8x15 Santa Rosa 

Assembly Manual

Thank you for purchasing
an 8x15 Santa Rosa Garden 
Shed from Outdoor Living Today. 
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 and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the 
instruction manual when building your 
Cabana and retain the manual for future 
maintenance purposes.

Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:

-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s). 
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's 
responsibility, and should be abided by. 
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded. 
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight. 

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

Version #4

Oct 2, 2008

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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. 

Summary of Contents for 8x15 Santa Rosa

Page 1: ...lding code requirements are solely the customer s responsibility and should be abided by in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws doors windows and parts are tight Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper installation mainten...

Page 2: ...and Rail Sections 2 3 4 x3 1 2 x45 Top Plate Front Extension 2 1 x 4 1 2 x 74 Front Wall Trim Supports one with 2 1 2 w Filler Strip Attached to back One with 4 1 2 Filler Strip Attached to back 4 Corner Brackets 12 Post Base Trims 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 4 2 1 8 x 45 x 48 Porch Ceiling Veneer E Miscellaneous Section Ridge Caps 26 Cedar Roof Ridge Caps Includes 2 Undercourse Caps Undercourse are lower grade...

Page 3: ... 17 1 Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists 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 Flush with framing 2 When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end If door location to be on left position Small Floor Joist Frame to right Re...

Page 4: ...d your floor footprint should be 182 deep x 96 wide 182 8 Make sure Runners are flush with outside and front and rear floor framing but not overhanging 3 Lay out Floor Joist Frames as illustrated at left There are 4 larger and 4 smaller Frame Sections The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 182 deep x 96 wide 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frames together with 6 2 5 s...

Page 5: ...ll need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Concrete Slab Foundation Foundations 9 Complete all Floor Runners 11 Position Plywood Floor pieces 6 on top of completed floor joists Plywood will sit flush with outside of floor joist frame Hint Use a chalk line to mark location of floor joists to determine screw placem...

Page 6: ...o attaching B Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Window Wall Panel 4 Solid Wall Panel 5 Door Header Middle Gable Walls 2 Side Top Plates 6 Angle cut on edge Rear Top Plates 3 Rear Gable Walls 2 Front Wall Trim Supports with 2 1 2 w Filler Strip 2 Left Right Side Config Handrail Section 2 Long Porch Posts 2 Top Plate F...

Page 7: ...sition to confirm Dutch Door 15 Locate Window Inserts Place Window Insert into wall opening tight to wall siding On the inside shim Window Insert evenly in cavity Kits include one additional shingle for shimming of the window When properly positioned secure Window Insert to wall framing cavity with 4 2 screws Wall Plate 14 Starting with All Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position ...

Page 8: ...re if panel is facing up or down check siding on window wall panel to match alignment 17 The side wall panels will sit flush at the end of the plywood floor with the front and rear panels sandwiching between them Note Siding will overhang the floor by approx 1 2 Outside 2x3 Plate of wall panel is flush with outside of plywood when properly aligned Side Wall Panel 18 Position rear corner wall into ...

Page 9: ... your floor Attach together as per Step 18 20 Be sure to correctly position wall panels so siding overhangs your floor and wall framing is flush with floor framing 21 When attaching front corner wall panel make sure panel is nested inside the side panel Line wall framing and secure at top middle and bottom of wall studs Rear Wall Panel ...

Page 10: ...p of Narrow wall so Header is flush with framing on inside Use 2 2 1 2 screws to secure Next attach Door Jamb to right side wall stud Align the Jamb so Door Header sits directly on top When in correct position secure to wall stud with 4 2 1 2 screws When positioned correctly the Jamb will overhang the right side wall panel framing by 1 2 Secure Header to Jamb with 2 2 1 2 screws Door Jamb Door Hea...

Page 11: ... bottom wall plates to floor using 4 2 1 2 screws per wall panel Wall Plate 25 Position angle cut Rear Top Plates on top of wall studs so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud The Top Plate is comprised of 3 pieces 2 outside pieces with an angle cut on one end and a center piece that is straight cut Attach by screwing down into top wall plate with 4 2 screws Angle cut on ends of wall fra...

Page 12: ...ate 4 screws in long and 2 in short plate 26 Next attach the 6 Side Top Plates 3 per side The side top plates are angle cut down the edge Once again position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate Side plate should also be flush with rear wall plate Use 45 1 2 long plate for the middle section Secure with 4 2 screws per piece 28 Complete all side top plate attachments as ...

Page 13: ...ed on Post On Wall trim side handrail should sit approx 1 1 2 in from outside of Wall trim Use 3 1 1 2 screws to attach Top Plate Front Extension A B C 1 1 2 from outside on wall support Hand Rail D Front Porch Wall Trim Supports with Filler Strip attached Right and Left Side configuration of Filler Strip Hand Rail Section 4x4 Porch Post Exploded View of Porch Rail Section 1 2 from Inside Corner B...

Page 14: ...tch Door The Bottom Section is larger than the Top Section Attach 2 Hinges to each section Center Hinges should be positioned to edge of door trim to prevent hinges from contacting each other Use 2 3 4 black screws on hinge door attachment as shown above Be careful not to strip screws when tightening Attach Hinge on the door s horizontal trim Position the Bottom Door in place Use a 1 2 high spacer...

Page 15: ...able frame Screw together with 3 2 1 2 screws 36 From the outside slide in a Rear Gable Wall Filler Shingle to cover gable seam Nail down above the exposure line with 2 1 1 2 shingle nails Filler Shingles 37 Complete by attaching a the top Rear Gable Wall Filler Shingle with 2 shingle nails 38 Lift up the rear completed gable section and place on top of rear walls Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outd...

Page 16: ...from the bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall 41 Position the Middle Gable Wall on top of front top plate Middle gable has cedar siding on the front that is cut flush with gable framing Once again the framing of the gable should be flush with outside of plate and be centered sideways on the plate When in correct position attach with 2 2 temporary screws as per Step 39 Later in Step...

Page 17: ...ector Ridge Board 42 Locate 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 34 70 78 Ridge Boards and attach together with Ridge Board Connectors using 8 3 4 silver screws per connection Completed Ridge Board length 182 long 78 34 70 Use 8 3 4 screws Outside Rear Roof Panels 2 Middle Roof Panels 4 Roof Gussets 3 Soffits 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 91 Rafters 24 Ridge Boards 2 each 34 70 78 long Metal Ridge Board Connectors 4 Outside Front Roo...

Page 18: ...s to remaining rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws rafter Flip completed rafter section over Complete 2nd Rafter section now as per Steps 43 45 with the following exception When attaching Ridge Board to Rafter ends make sure Ridge Board Connectors are offset to first Rafter Section See Step 52 for illustration 45 5 20 5 42 5 20 5 45 5 91 44 Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both outside rafters with...

Page 19: ...til bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall panel Soffit should sit approx 1 8 away from wall panel End Rafter will sit flush with end of wall Soffit In Porch area a larger gap will occur between Soffit and Top Plate Rafter will overhang Porch Post Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 19 Gable No...

Page 20: ...leted Rafter Section on gable wall framing Position as per Steps 47 49 51 When both Rafters Section are correctly aligned Ridge Boards will sit in both the rear and middle gable notches Front Rafters will overhang Porch Posts Rear Gable Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 20 Note Metal Ridge Board is offset with 1st Rafter Section ...

Page 21: ...of wall plate to wall plate To completely secure Ridge Boards place 4 1 1 4 screws into any of the remaining Metal Ridge Board Connectors holes Complete both sides Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 21 Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Connectors Important Make sure Metal Ridge Board Connectors are offset to one another as illustrated to the left 8 2 s...

Page 22: ...e positioned on middle rafters Prior to attaching make sure walls are properly aligned Have two helpers push walls at the top from the outside of shed until inside to inside measurement between front and rear plates is 91 3 Gussets Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22 54 Attach Rafters in porch area into Top Plate of porch with 1 2 1 2 screw per ...

Page 23: ...up and place on rafters Outside Roof Panel with Shingles overhanging end 59 Place Outside Roof Panel so it sits flush on 3rd rafter from the outside doubled up rafter Lowest batten on roof should be flush with end of rafter at bottom 3rd Rafter from the outside Screw bottom row of shingle down to rafter with 1 2 1 2 screw Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday...

Page 24: ... attach as per Middle Roof Panel Lift up 2nd Outside Roof Panel as per Step 59 63 Lift up position and attach opposite Outside Rear Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 59 60 Shingles overhang battens on Outside Roof Panel 62 Attach 2nd Outside Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 60 using 1 2 1 2 screw Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...nd attach remaining Middle and Outside Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 60 61 65 Lift up position and attach right side Front Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 62 Roof batten flush with end of rafter Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 25 1 2 1 2 screw to secure Front Roof Panel 67 Screw first filler shingle down to rafters using 1 2 1 2 screw per...

Page 26: ... www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 26 4 90 degree Simpson Ties Gable 69 Position 2 Simpson Strong ties on battens and outside rafters and secure 4 1 1 4 screws 8 ties in total 70 To further secure roof panels from the inside drill pilot holes in each Mid Rafters 3 per Rafter on an angle Using 3 2 1 2 screws secure rafters to roof battens Note from outside push roof panel...

Page 27: ...Pentagon Detail Plate 1 Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Miscellaneous Section Identify all parts prior to starting Front Gusset Facia 2 Back Wall Filler Trim 2 Gusset Gable Trim Detail Plate 1 Bottom Skirting Front 2 48 1 2 long Wide Trim 2 Back Facia 2 Post Base Trims 12 Handrail Section for Porch Short Deck Post Door Handle Barrel Bolt Rear Seam Trim 75 Facia Trim Detail Pla...

Page 28: ...ls per piece The skirting will sit flush with the outside deck board The middle and end side skirting pieces will sit flush under siding of wall panel 73 There are 2 Front Skirting Pieces that are 48 1 2 long Use 6 finishing nails on both front skirting pieces for extra support since it will be a high traffic area Side Skirting for Deck Front Overhangs Side Skirting Flush Rear Skirting S i d e S k...

Page 29: ...rting 75 Attach Wide Trims 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 82 over filler trim Use 8 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece Once again trim should be flush at bottom of bottom skirting 77 Attach Narrow Trim 1 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 75 where back wall panels meet Use 6 1 1 4 finishing nails to secure Attach Both the Porch Trim and Door Trim to front walls To complete trims attach both Horizontal Trims above door and window Use 4 ...

Page 30: ...ement prior to attaching 80 Attach Pentagon Detail Plate and 3 Facia Trim Detail Plates to cover seam where Facia pieces come together Also use a Trim Detail Plate to cover the seam where the Horizontal Trim above the door and window come together Secure with 4 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece Side Facia to run 5 8 past end of Roof Batten Use Gable Facia to help you align correctly 79 Attach Side F...

Page 31: ...lace 2nd Ridge Cap 1 back from 1st cap Attach with 2 1 1 2 Shingle Nails 9 from end There are left right Ridge Caps alternate each Ridge Cap as you proceed 82 Place 3rd Ridge Cap 8 back from 2nd enough to cover shingle nails Attach 3rd Ridge Cap down as per Step 81 Continue to position and attach Ridge Caps until half roof is complete From opposite side position and attach Ridge Caps as described ...

Page 32: ...rch attach Deck Post and Handrail Section together Measure 4 from bottom of post to align rail Attach rail to post with 3 1 1 2 screws Place Post Handrail section on deck Deck Post 4 86 Toe nail Short Post to Deck with 3 2 1 2 screws per post Drill pilot holes to avoid splitting posts 87 Attach Flower Boxes below bottom of window trim with 2 2 screws per box Screw from inside of box into the cente...

Page 33: ... in each kit Interior Barrel Bolt 89 Attach Horizontal and Vertical Door Stops to door jamb and wall framing Use 4 2 screws to secure Door Stop should overhang the door by approximately 1 2 Start with the Horizontal Stop first 90 Attach Post Base Trims to bottom of porch posts Attach with 1 1 4 finishing nails Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 33...

Page 34: ... 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 edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the po...

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