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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

GARDEN SHED 

“MODERNA 2”

 

Dimensions: 13 x 10 (1 1/8

’)’’ 

 

IMPORTANT 

 

Before beginning the assembly of your garden shed, please read the instructions carefully 
and  follow  them  closely.  By  doing  so,  you  will  avoid  unnecessary  problems  and  save 
time. 

It is recommended to start the assembly process only once all the components 

of your shed have been identified, sorted, and classified by size. 
 

This notice also contains recommendations related to maintenance of your shed. 

 

Summary of Contents for MODERNA 2

Page 1: ... read the instructions carefully and follow them closely By doing so you will avoid unnecessary problems and save time It is recommended to start the assembly process only once all the components of your shed have been identified sorted and classified by size This notice also contains recommendations related to maintenance of your shed ...

Page 2: ...e propeller To avoid such warping the wood should be restricted by binding before it is exposed to temperature and humidity variations Wood has a set of specific technological characteristics It easily splits along the fiber nicely holding metal fastenings it can flex easily and is not very sensitive to depreciation Screws hold timber exceptionally well Screws have a much better grip with timber t...

Page 3: ... to help it settle faster Make sure there are no unembedded tongues and grooves as warping may occur when moisture is applied Foundation Before erecting the shed it is essential to make a firm and plain foundation ideally using concrete concrete slabs or concrete blocks Pressure treated wood grid is an excellent choice for stiffer soil It is crucial to have the foundation corners at right angles a...

Page 4: ...iver 5M Allen wrench for hinge adjustment Ladder Drill optional NOTE You must build a foundation and acquire floor joists if installing any type of floor If building on concrete slab you may leave the concrete to serve as the floor however it is advised to start with a pressure treated wood frame perimeter so the raw wood does not come in direct contact with soil ...

Page 5: ...iagonal distance Shift the corners until you get even distance between the opposite corners Anchor treated floor joists to concrete using concrete anchors not provided then fasten two lower boards to the treated floor joists using wood screws If not using floor joists supplied secure the lower wall boards directly to your foundation To anchor your shed fasten lower wall boards using long wood crew...

Page 6: ...ate side wall board 7 24 x 4 33 x 1 1 8 Continue with front wall boards part no 4 side wall boards part no 3 and back wall boards part no 5 until the 3rd 4th level of side walls It s easier to install the door and windows when you only have assembled first 3 4 layers of boards in that case you do not need to lift the assembled door or window frame very high NOTE If installing an add on window chec...

Page 7: ...f the door part no 9 the side strips of the door part no 10 and the top strip of the door part no 11 with four 0 19x3 54 inch screws into the pre drilled holes 1 at each corner Make sure to screw them all the way in inside the U shaped groove OPTIONAL Fasten the four frame strips with metal L brackets fix them with eight 0 12x1 20 inch screws 1 at each corner The brackets help keep the right angle...

Page 8: ...at the bottom NOTE This adds security and prevents the door from potential warping if the extreme temperature or humidity fluctuations are frequent in your area E g dew forms on the shed overnight and the shed door is facing sun in the East with no shade The sun creates extreme heat over the wet wood thus the exterior layers of wood dry out faster than the deeper layers and the wood starts to warp...

Page 9: ...8 90 x4 33 x 1 1 1 Continue mounting walls with intermediate side wall boards part no 7 short side wall boards part no 6 and back wall boards part no 5 till the 18th level of side walls and slide in the windows part no 8 into the openings NOTE You can form window openings on any of the three walls as low or as high as you like Now you can position the prefabricated gable part no 13 Fasten pillars ...

Page 10: ...re Space out the brackets to form the pocket and slide hammer the stud from the top Leave some room at the bottom to fit the floorboards and baseboard Do not screw the studs until your floor is done and the roof is covered as the whole structure will settle from the weight of the roof Once all that is done screw the screws into the sliding slot near the center of the slot do not overtighten this a...

Page 11: ...ascia board 16 53 x 2 28 1 93 x 1 73 2 20 Front part of gable 37 12 x 4 33 3 77 x 1 1 2 21 Back part of gable 37 12 x 2 67 1 93 x 1 1 2 22 Top front wall board 0 Now you can position the sustaining fascia board part no 18 and 19 with 0 19x2 75 inch screws Place parts of gable part no 20 and 21 and fasten top front wall board part no 22 with two 0 19x2 75 inch screws 1 at each corner ...

Page 12: ...en the construction with protective wind studs part no 24 and 25 as shown in figure 1 and 2 by drilling through the wall at the top Finger tighten only so the washer can spin easily to allow the wood to retract and expand Make sure the top of the wind stud is at least 1 below the roofline NOTE The protective wind studs can also be installed from the outside of a shed or skipped if you live in a lo...

Page 13: ... nail or screw the roof boards at each point they meet the beam or wall The roof board ends have to be flush with the beams at the front Continue all the way to the other side You may need to cut the last board narrow to make it flush with the beam on the other side as well NOTE If you are assembling your shed during prolonged dry weather conditions it is recommended to leave a gap of about 1 16 i...

Page 14: ... installing the chosen roofing fix fascia part no 27 28 29 and 30 to the sides of roofing with screws as shown in the image above Roof end boards part no 31 32 and 33 should be fixed to ends of roof boards under the front and back fascia Attach the fascia flush with the roof boards but covering the roof board ends your roofing material has to extend over them Drip edge is optional but recommended ...

Page 15: ... gable 37 12 x 2 67 1 93 x 1 1 2 23 Beams 168 90 x 5 51 x 1 73 3 24 Front protective wind studs 82 67 x 1 57 x 0 62 2 25 Back protective wind studs 80 70 x 1 57 x 0 62 2 26 Roof board 125 98 x 3 46 x 0 7 49 2 27 Front and back fascia boards 170 39 x 8 66 x 0 74 2 28 Side fascia 130 70 x 8 66 x 0 74 2 29 Top front fascia 170 39 x 3 54 x 0 74 1 30 Top side fascia 128 66 x 3 54 x 0 74 2 31 Roof end b...

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