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7
153 3/4”
123”
1
Site Selection
The actual dimensions of your shed (at its widest and longest points) are 11’ x 13 1/2’. Be sure to select a
site that will accomodate these measurements. The base of the shed is slightly smaller than this, so you
will need to create a level surface that is at least 123” x 153 3/4”. We recommend using a level cement or
patio style surface. This will provide the best long-term performance for your shed.
11’
11’
13.5’
Wherever possible you should use the surfaces described above. When this is not possible, we
recommend you use one of the following options:
Alternate Site Preparation
OPTION 1: Wood Platform
Be sure you use lumber that is treated and approved for
outdoor use. Build outside frame to 123 inches by 153 3/4
inches outside dimensions:
OPTION 2: Filled Wood Frame
1a
Once all boards are level and do not wobble,
pack “Pea” gravel around the outside of the
frame, and slope away from frame.
Now fi ll the inside of the frame with “Pea”
gravel. Use a leveling board to scrape off extra
fi ll material and to level the surface.
Item
Qty.
2” x 4” x 122” treated board*
11
2” x 4” x 153 3/4” treated board*
2
48” x 96” Plywood (ACX/Exterior)
3
9.75” x 96” Plywood (ACX/Exterior) 1
27” x 96” Plywood (ACX/Exterior)
1
27”x 57 3/4” Plywood (ACX/Exterior) 1
16d 3” common nails
44
8d 1 1/2” common nails
70
* All lumber must be rated for outdoor use
153 3/4”
123”
To be sure to
have studs in the
correct location
to nail plywood in
the next step, start
measuring here
& measure from
center to center
Square up the frame by measuring
from corner to corner. Measurement A
should equal Measurement B.
Item
Qty.
2” x 4” x 153 3/4” treated board*
2
2” x 4” x 122” treated board*
2
8d 1 1/2” common nails
16
1” ‘L’ bracket
4
“Pea” gravel 16.6 cu. ft.
Leveling board (2” x 4” x 14’)
1
* Must be rated for outdoor use
Place platform in the desired location. If platform does not rest level on the
ground, build up low points with loose dirt until platform is stable.
Nail an L-bracket on each corner of
the frame with 8d nails.
Be sure you use lumber that is treated and approved for
outdoor use. Cut outside frame to 123” by 153 3/4” outside
dimensions:
A
B
Square up the frame by measuring
from corner to corner. Measurement A
should equal Measurement B.
A
B
Surface must be leveled before installation. If
the surface is not properly leveled, the Outdoor
shed will not assemble or function correctly.
Proper surface leveling will save you time in the
long run, so please do not ignore this step.
13.5’
Be sure that
frame is level.
16”
Place platform in the desired location. If platform does not
rest level on the ground, build up low points with loose dirt or
“Pea” gravel, until platform is stable.
16”
16”
16”
16”
16”
16”
16”
16”
Cut Plywood into sizes called for on previous page.
Arrange the Plywood according to the diagram and nail
into place with 8d x 1 1/2” nails.
96” x 48”
96” x 48”
96” x 48”
96” x 27”
57 3/4” x 27”
96” x 9.75”
153 3/4”
123”
NOTICE: Shed Extension Kits are available
for this shed. Please consider possible shed
expansion when planning the site for your shed.
See inside the back cover of this manual for
information on ordering Extension Kits.
