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12x8 Cabana - T&G 

Metal Roof 

Assembly Manual

Version #1.2 

January 26, 2022

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

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Thank you for purchasing 
a 12x8 Cabana. Please take 
the time to identify all the 
parts prior to assembly. 

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.

 

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.  

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

STOCK CODE # 

CB128-T&G-METAL

Summary of Contents for CB128-METAL

Page 1: ...Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written instructions 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 cons...

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 approximately 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: ... Assembly 2 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 84 Roof Ridge Boards 2 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 52 1 2 Roof Ridge Boards 18 1 1 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 16 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 49 1 4 Roof Batten outside 8 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 Roof Batten middle 12 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 14 1 8 Batten Spacers 8 61 long x 39 wide Metal Roof Panels 3 13 w x 60 Metal Ridge ...

Page 5: ... 79 Vertical Door Trim 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 Front Wall Narrow Trim 1 1 2 x 1 1 4 x 32 Horizontal Door Trim 1 1 2 x 1 1 4 x 7 Horizontal Narrow Wall Trim 1 31 1 2 x 30 Top Dutch Door Section 1 31 1 2 x 42 Bottom Dutch Door Section 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 36 Interior Top Horizontal Door Stop Miscellaneous 2 Metal Window Inserts 2 Window Trim Pkgs 1 24 1 16 angle...

Page 6: ...ils Brush 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 sta...

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: ...arefully flip 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 region...

Page 10: ... 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 approx Important Make sure floor is level before moving on to wall section Use a level to confirm and shim floor joists as required 12 With Plywood positioned correctly on floor framing attach with 1 1 4 Screws Use screws every 16 push plywood together at seams Front Completed Floor configuration Toll Fr...

Page 11: ...proper wall position to confirm B Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Window Wall Panel 2 Front and Rear Top Plates 4 Angle cut on edge Side Top Plates 6 4 Angle cut on one end and 2 square cut Gable Walls 4 Door Jamb Narrow Wall Panel 12 wide Solid Wall Panels 4 Door Header Long Bottom Wall Plates 4 Toll Free 1 888 65...

Page 12: ...om Wall Plate Side of Shed 15 Starting at Rear Corner position a Small Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with plywood Wall siding will over hang the floor The Rear Wall panels will sit flush at the end of the plywood floor with the side wall panels sand wiched between them Note Siding will overhang the floor by approximately 5 8 1st Rear Small So...

Page 13: ...tom middle and top of stud to secure properly Hardware Steps 16 18 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 21 total Rear Wall S i d e W a l l 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second Side Solid Wall Panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists and plywood floor Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 5 8 When positioned correctly attach both Side W...

Page 14: ...Wall attachments as per Steps 15 17 The rear wall is made up of four Small Solid Wall Panels Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Pilot Hole first Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 ...

Page 15: ... Parts Window Walls 45 1 2 x 75 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total Pilot Hole first 20 Position and attach Narrow Wall as per Steps 15 18 Parts Narrow Wall 12 x 73 x 1 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 3 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 ...

Page 16: ... 2 1 2 Screws per side Header is 3 1 8 wide at bottom and has a 1 2 thick x 3 wide strip of wood stapled to the top creating a notch or dado effect This notch needs to be positioned on the top facing the front The notch is necessary as the roof panel may hang up on the Header and must sit flush on the rafter tops when attached Pre drill to prevent splitting Parts Door Header 2 x 3 1 8 x 45 1 2 x 1...

Page 17: ...all framing with 3 2 Screws per plate Parts Steps 24 25 Side Wall Top Plates 4 Angle Cut End 2 Straight Cut 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 32 x 6 Front Rear Wall Top Plates Angle Cut Edge 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 x 4 Hardware Steps 24 25 S3 2 Screws x 34 total 159 7 8 159 7 8 Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists Pilot Hole first 32 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time to confirm your wa...

Page 18: ... Rear Top Plate attachments the same Male Female Gable Siding Overlap 26 Locate Triangular Gable Half Walls for both sides of the shed Align framing and wall siding lap together Screw center wall framing of each piece together with 3 2 1 2 Screws Note Prior to attaching try each combination of Gables for best fit Parts Triangular Gable Half Walls x 4 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total Toll Free 1 ...

Page 19: ...attachment will be completed with 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 Use a straight edge to check that angle of Gabl...

Page 20: ...ttach together with Metal Ridge Board Connector using 8 3 4 silver screws Position Metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards Total length when connected is 136 1 2 Complete two sets Metal Ridge Caps 3 Metal Roof Panels 8 Roof Rafters 18 9 per side Ridge Boards 4 2 84 long 2 52 1 2 long Soffits 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 68 1 4 Metal Ridge Board Connectors 2 Roof Gussets 3 Rafter Brackets 6 4 Single ...

Page 21: ...er in Step 38 31 Attach end of a Soffit Board flush to ends of outside Rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter end Drill pilot hole in Soffit ends to prevent splitting Complete both outside Rafter Soffit connections first Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated above When positioned correctly attach Soffits to remaining Rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws per Rafter Flip completed Rafter secti...

Page 22: ...gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall panel Soffit Gable Notch Ridge Board Rafter Soffit should sit approx 1 8 away from wall panel End Rafter will sit flush with end of wall Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...s closer together from outside Walls should be 91 apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate Hardware Step 35 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total Offset Metal Ridge Board Connectors Important If gable framing does not line up with Rafters remove temporary 2 screws from Gable framing Re align gable and secure with 8 2 screws total 36 With both Ridge Boards connected completely secure Rafters to Ga...

Page 24: ... x 72 x 3 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 12 total 91 across 38 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 Bracket and 6 2 screws per Double Bracket 2 Screws 2 Screw 2 Screw 1 1 4 Screw 2 Screws 1 1 4 Screw Hardware Step 38 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 8 total S3 2 Screws x 20 total Y30 Single Rafter Brackets x 4 ...

Page 25: ...er 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 14 1 8 x 12 Hardware Steps 51 57 S2 1 1 4 Screws 92 x total 3 3 4 Flush to Ridge Board 40 Attach each Batten to Rafters with 3 1 1 4 screws per Batten Important pre drill pilot holes with 1 8 drill bit first to prevent splitting 41 Place Batten Spacer flush with first set of Battens on outside Rafter Batten Spacer allows you to line up next row of Battens Attach each with Batten S...

Page 26: ...Battens and 1 Inside Roof Batten position Battens flush to Batten Spacers Attach each Batten to Rafters with 3 1 1 4 screws 9 total 44 Locate another pair of Batten Spacers and position flush with third row of Battens Attach Batten Spacers to outside Rafter with 2 1 1 4 screws per Spacer Locate 2 more Outside Roof Battens and 1 more Inside Roof Batten Position Battens flush to Batten Spacers Batte...

Page 27: ...the lowest Batten approximatley where the center of the panels will be Place first Metal Roof Panel on Battens and into Hangar Do not fasten panels down until Step 51 Place remaining 3 panels and hangars on the same way Metal Roof Panels will overlap eachother Parts Step 46 Metal Roof Panels 39 wide x 61 long x 4 Hardware Step 46 Y38 Metal Roof Hangars x 4 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoo...

Page 28: ...joints Place panels down one by one once seam is caulked You will likely need assistance from a helper for this step Caulk each seam Bead of caulking Bead of caulking 49 Using 6 2 Metal Screws and 1 4 Nut Driver included partial ly secure Metal Roof Panels to 2nd row of Battens from top Only fasten screws halfway so that Metal Roof Hangars can be removed in Step 50 Metal screw is self tapping scre...

Page 29: ...emove Metal Roof Hangars 51 Using 12 2 Metal Screws and 1 4 Nut Driver secure Metal Roof Panels down to lower 2 rows of Battens Leave the top row unse cured for now to secure Ridge Cap later in Step 54 Tighten screws in middle row that were partially secured in Step 54 Do not overtighten Hardware Step 51 2 Metal Roof Screws x 12 total Screw into center of Battens 52 Repeat Steps 46 51 to compleete...

Page 30: ...Place 3 Metal Ridge Caps onto apex of roof Evenly space from front to back of your shed Metal Ridge Caps will oveerlap eachother Overhang the cap approximatley 1 2 past each end When Metal Ridge Caps are correctly positioned secure with 12 2 Metal Ridge Screws 6 per side Screw into center of final Batten Do not overtight en Parts Step 54 Metal Ridge Caps 60 long x 3 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www ou...

Page 31: ...Short 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 1 8 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 44 total Expert Advice When installing trim sort pieces according to color and pieces that are most pleasing to the eye Start with least visible side of shed and use the least desirable pieces first Install trim to most visible side of shed as your skill installing trim improves D Miscellaneous Section side skirting front skirting ...

Page 32: ...1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 56 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 5 8 x 2 1 2 x 75 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total Flush to bottom of wall siding Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingto...

Page 33: ...and Rafter Align Wide Corner Trim with bottom of Corner Trim Corner Trim will cap the Wide Corner Trim Do a dry run in each cor ner before attaching to confirm positioning Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Complete other front corner the same Parts Steps 58 59 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 58 59 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 64 tot...

Page 34: ...Wall Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 77 1 2 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 34 60 Attach Rear Wall Narrow Trim where wall panels come together and leave a seam Position trim equally on wall seam and tight underneath Soffit and Rafter Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Parts Rear Wall Narro...

Page 35: ... will be covered in Step 65 Front Rear Facia May have gap Will get covered later Parts Facia Nailing Strips 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 x 4 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total Parts Side Facia Angle Cut Ends 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 58 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 64 Attach Front and Rear Facia to rafter ends 2 pieces per side Secure with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece ensure nails connect with e...

Page 36: ...izontal Gable Detail Plates to cover seams where Horizontal Gable Trims meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Facia Detail Plates 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 8 x 2 Horizontal Gable Plates 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 8 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Facia Detail Plate Horizontal Gable Detail Plate Parts Pentagon Facia Plates 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 8 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 8 total T...

Page 37: ...lush with inside of door opening Front Wall Narrow Trim 67 Position Vertical Door Trim pieces flush with inside edge of Door opening and tight to Soffits on top Position Front Wall Narrow Trim evenly on seam where Narrow Wall and Window Wall come together Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Vertical Door Trim 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 79 x 2 Front Wall Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 x 1 Hardware...

Page 38: ... 69 Dutch Door Top 31 1 2 x 30 x 1 Dutch Door Bottom 31 1 2 x 42 x 1 Hardware Steps 67 69 Y1 Tee Hinges x 4 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 4 total SB2 2 Black Screws x 20 total Bottom Skirting Bottom Door 3 8 gap at bottom Evenly spaced on sides Vertical Door Trim 2 Black Screws 70 Place Bottom Dutch Door panel into position Gap 3 8 on bottom evenly space on sides and attach hinge to doorway seam tr...

Page 39: ...in to help you Attach hinges to trim with 2 Black Headed Screws provided 72 Attach Door Handle and Exterior Black Drop Latch to door Handle is positioned on top door Drop Latch on bottom door Attach Black Drop Latch as illustrated above with 2 3 4 Black Screws Note how female part of Drop Latch is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position Drop Latch correctly Attach Handle with 2 ...

Page 40: ...l Bolt x 1 total SS2 3 4 Silver Screws x 6 total 74 Attach Interior Door Stops to door framing Jambs and Header Start with Vertical Door Stops Stops should overlap doorway by 1 2 Use 4 1 1 4 Screws to secure each piece Attach Horizontal Door Stop next using 3 1 1 4 Screws Parts Vertical Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72 x 2 Horizontal Door Stop 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 36 x 1 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 11 total To...

Page 41: ...outdoorlivingtoday com Page 41 Caulk gap Window frame Screw insert into thick part of siding 75 To reduce possible water from penetrating into the window cavity caulk gap on both sides of window opening prior to installing Window Insert Position insert in cavity and screw with 8 1 1 4 Screws 76 Once Insert is attached caulk the channel gap between the Insert s outside flange and the siding Also pu...

Page 42: ... 2 Screws per box 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 Install Flower Box Kits underneath each window Parts Flower Box Kits x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 4 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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