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Studio Guesthouse

Assembly Manual

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 Suncast Corporation

Toll Free: 866.768.8465

Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday EST

Summary of Contents for HomePlace Series

Page 1: ...Studio Guesthouse Assembly Manual Suncast Corporation Toll Free 866 768 8465 Hours 9 5 Monday Friday EST...

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Page 3: ...Chalk Line Pencil 5 16 Drill Bit Tin Snips Caulking Gun Other Items Needed Approximately 5 gallons of paint Approximately 12 Bundles of shingles Heavy duty Silicone Caulk Sealer Studio Guesthouse Ass...

Page 4: ...nge Screw Color Code Black 1 Pan Head Window Screws Color Code Light Blue 1 Roofing Nails Color Code Purple 1 1 2 White Washer Head Flower Box Screw Color Code Dark Green The following fasteners are i...

Page 5: ...Page 4 10 x 16 Studio...

Page 6: ...10 x 20 Studio Page 5...

Page 7: ...hase the optional floor please proceed to page 8 Pressure Treated 2 x4 17 8 13 17 OSB pieces 24 3 1 2 x 23 1 2 5 8 Plywood Flooring 3 4 x8 sheets 2 4 x4 sheets 2 20 x8 Note The unit assembled for this...

Page 8: ...align plywood properly at edges Step 4 Attach short floor joists to long floor joists using using 6 p 2 nail and OSB pcs keeping all pieces flush at top Step 5 Attach floor joists together at appropr...

Page 9: ...please proceed to back wall layout and assembly page Step 12 Remove next layer of kit and set aside Step 13 Remove screws from 4 2 x4 double wall plates and set aside Step 14 Remove all remain ing pi...

Page 10: ...is recommended put a layer of clear silicone sealer under bottom plates Step 19 Make sure bottom plate layout is square It is square when diaganol mea surements are equal Step 20 Fasten bottom plates...

Page 11: ...10 x 16 Back Wall Layout Page 10...

Page 12: ...10 x 20 Back Wall Layout Page 11...

Page 13: ...e and bottom wall plates measure and mark at 16 on center as shown Step 22 Layout 79 2 x4 wall studs and fasten to top and bottom plates at marks using 2 16p 3 nails per stud as shown Note It is very...

Page 14: ...Step 27 Install next siding piece as shown keeping groove reveal consistent with other openings on sheet Repeat to end of wall Step 29 Lift and set wall as shown Step 30 Fasten wall to floor using 16p...

Page 15: ...10 x 16 Front Wall Framing Page 14...

Page 16: ...10 x 20 Front Wall Framing Page 15...

Page 17: ...and bottom plates Step 33 Mark off wall using measurements shown in draw ing Step 35 Layout wall studs aligning studs with marks on wall plates Step 36 Leave out one 8 block at top of door this will...

Page 18: ...iding underlap Note Right side of door should have siding overlap Step 39 The wall is now ready for siding installation Step 40 Layout front siding pieces as shown Step 43 Before nailing rest of sidin...

Page 19: ...lines to mark window outline Step 45 Take remaining 11 3 4 x4 door header siding and mark piece as shown Step 49 Fasten wall bottom plate to floor and siding to floor repeating previous steps Step 50...

Page 20: ...10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Side Wall Layout with Window Page 19...

Page 21: ...easurements shown at top of page Note All measurements should be taken from edge of front wall stud do not measure off of siding Step 54 Set wall align with front and back wall and fasten as shown Not...

Page 22: ...10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Side Wall Layout Without Window Page 21...

Page 23: ...Opposite Wall Layout Assembly Step 55 Assemble and install opposite side wall repeating steps shown on opposite wall See drawings on previous page for measurements page 22 Suncast Corporation...

Page 24: ...p and end of back stud wall siding splice should fall on the center of wall stud Step 60 Install remaining siding pieces repeating previous steps If needed cut last siding piece flush with front of wa...

Page 25: ...10 x 16 Back Wall Layout with Three Windows Page 24...

Page 26: ...10 x 20 Back Wall Layout with Three Windows Page 25...

Page 27: ...s shown in attached drawings and assemble copying previous wall assembly instructions Below is an optional layout for the back wall If this layout is used for the back wall use the layout listed on th...

Page 28: ...10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Optional Side Wall Layout with Doors Page 27...

Page 29: ...ast Corporation Optional Side Wall Layout Layout wall using measurements shown in attached drawings and assemble copying previous wall assembly instructions on page See drawings on previous page for m...

Page 30: ...rafter Step 64 Mark off wall every 2 ft on center Rafter Assembly Installation Incorrect birdsmouth should be at bottom end of rafter Step 65 Install first end rafter making sure gusset is facing ins...

Page 31: ...wn Note Siding grooves should also align with grooves on wall Step 70 Install pre cut gable siding brace at siding splice as shown Gable Siding Installation Step 68 Starting with overlap at front layo...

Page 32: ...73 Install 3 4 x1 x8 soffit strip aligning bottom of strip with top of line as shown Fasten siding to strip and rafters as shown Repeat on back wall Note The end of the rafter should align with the e...

Page 33: ...all first full sheet of OSB keeping sheet centered on middle rafter and flush with bottom of rafter Step 77 Before fastening top of OSB sheeting mark off every 2 Step 79 Install remaining OSB pieces a...

Page 34: ...Gable Overhang Assembly Installation Step 81 Install gable end rafters as shown using 16p 3 nails Note Align flush with top of gable rafter leaving space for additional OSB sheeting See step 83 Use 7...

Page 35: ...85 Fasten gable end box to end rafter as shown using 7p 2 1 4 galvanized nails Step 87 Repeat on opposite side Gable Overhang Assembly Installation p 2 Step 86 Fasten gable end boxes together using 16...

Page 36: ...8 plywood 2 1 x4 x73 1 2 painted trim 1 1 x4 x78 3 4 painted trim 1 1 x3 x81 painted trim Door Trim Installation Step 89 Make a mark 3 4 above door header at both ends of door opening Step 90 Fasten...

Page 37: ...ing short points flush with side trim Step 96 Install windows as shown using 1 pan head screws It is strongly recommended to seal behind windows with clear silicone caulk Window Window Trim Installati...

Page 38: ...n Note Create equal space on each side of fascia Step 101 Layout gable fascia pieces as shown Step 102 Install gable fascia aligning properly at end of rafter and top of OSB 2 trim nails as shown Step...

Page 39: ...as shown Note Vents should be slanted towards ground Step 107 Install window shutters using 1 1 2 red screws as shown Note Shutters can be painted to suit your taste Installation of Window Shutters In...

Page 40: ...er Head 1 1 2 Screws Dark Green Color Code Step 114 Fasten flower box beneath window using 1 1 2 white screws as shown Screw Pattern Step 110 Attach back of flower box to side using 2 screws as shown...

Page 41: ...5 Layout corner trim pieces as shown Corner Trim Installation Door Installation Step 116 Install 80 corner trim piece on front using 2 nails as shown Step 117 Install 77 1 4 corner trim piece on side...

Page 42: ...ttom latch as shown Continued Ramp Assembly Installation Step 123 Install door latch fol lowing directions included with latch Step 125 Find center of only one 2x4 treated ramp piece and cut in half f...

Page 43: ...ip beneath door using 7p 2 1 4 galvanized nails as shown Ramp Assembly Installation 130 Cut out a 1 1 2 x1 1 2 notch in both ends of ramp as shown Drip Edge Installation 131 Install ramp as shown See...

Page 44: ...ofing nails as shown Step 133 Use remaining wall studs as rafter ties Install rafter ties with 16p 3 1 2 nails as shown Note Space rafter ties evenly throughout building Step 134 Install rubber door s...

Page 45: ...135 Install flower pot hooks where desired Step 136 Install flower box trim pieces as shown using 2 trim nails you will need to bend or cut nails Note This step is necessary only if you want the flow...

Page 46: ...ng template Note Mark front and back board Step 4 Find center of cupola and mark lightly with pencil Step 5 Align marks on bottom board with edges of top board and make a cut line from each corner to...

Page 47: ...Congratulations your Studio Guesthouse is now ready for shingle application Note Follow shingle manufacturers application recommen dations Suncast Corporation...

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