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Revision date: 07.11.14
Baseboards, Retaining Boards, and Ribbon Boards
BASEBOARD AND RETAINING BOARDS
A customer-supplied baseboard and retaining board
are required
to attach the drop-down side panels.
Recommended baseboard dimensions are 2" x 6".
Recommended retaining board dimensions are 1" x 4".
Use treated lumber for best results.
The baseboard runs the length of the frame at ground
level. The retaining board secures the drop-down panel
to the baseboard.
The baseboard and retaining board are
supplied by the customer. These are not included.
Retaining boards are attached during the drop-down
panel installation shown later in this guide.
Ground Level
Drop-Down
Panel
Optional
End Panel
Retaining Board
Baseboard
View shown from outside the shelter.
Fasteners to secure baseboards to the rafters are not
included. For best results, use exterior grade fasteners.
Use the FA4652 wood grip screws to secure the retaining
board to the baseboard. Space screws at 24" on-center.
Contact your sales representative to purchase fasteners,
or purchase locally when lumber is purchased.
Ground
Level
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
Secure baseboard and ribbon
board joints between rafters
as shown for best results.
2-PIECE RIBBON BOARD REQUIRED
A customer-supplied two-piece ribbon board is required
for the installation of the drop-down panels. Consult the
Drop-Down Side Panel Installation procedure for details
Customer supplies the materials for the ribbon board
and fasteners to secure ribbon board to the frame.
Recommended ribbon board dimensions are shown
below. Use treated lumber for best results.
End View
DIAGRAMS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
The ribbon boards run the length of
the frame at the top of the drop-down
panels.
Recommended ribbon board
dimensions for Part 1 are 2" x 6".
Recommended ribbon board
dimensions are for Part 2 are 1" x 4".
Use treated lumber for best results.
Attach retaining boards during the
drop-down panel installation.
Finished Grade
Customer-Supplied Baseboard
and Fasteners
Rafter Leg
or Ground
Post
2" x 6"
Ribbon Board
(Part 1)
1" x 4"
Ribbon Board
(Part 2)
U-Channel
FAH005B
1/4" x 2"
Carriage Bolt
FAMF01B
Fender Washer
FALB01B 1/4"
Nut
FA4652
Wood
Screw
Customer-
Supplied
Fasteners