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12x8 Studio Garden

Shed Assembly

Manual

Version #3

March 5th, 2019

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

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grace period. 

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and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included.

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

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.

Содержание 12x8 Studio Garden

Страница 1: ...io Garden Shed Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly 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 drain...

Страница 2: ... x 68 1 4 11 degree angle Rear Door Jambs 2L 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 80 1 4 Vertical Door Jambs Upper Front Walls 2M 2 48 1 2 w x 22 3 4 h Upper Front Window Walls 2N 1 39 1 2 w x 22 3 4 h Centre Upper Front Window Wall 3 Rafter and Roof Section Rafters 3A 14 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 47 Rafters 11 angle cut on ends 3B 14 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 Rafters 11 angle cut on ends 3C 4 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 59 1 2 Rafter Facia 11 an...

Страница 3: ...Corner 22 scarf cut 4Y 2 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 91 Rear Side Wide Corner 11 cut top mirror 4Z 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 89 Rear Corner Side 4AB 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 37 3 4 Top Side 22 scarf 11 cut top mirror image 4AC 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 62 Bottom Side 22 scarf cut Rear 4AD 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 89 Rear Walls Pre Hung Door Fiberglass primed white 4AE 1 37 1 2 x 80 Door Trim 4AF 1 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 40 Above Door Filler Trim Bevel insta...

Страница 4: ...ood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided Y2 90 Metal Bracket Roof Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 4 1 8 3 8 Drill Bits 12X8 Studio Garden Shed HARDWARE PACKAGE Phillips Screwdriver x 34 x 442 x 71 x 356 x 475 S2 1 1 4 Screws N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails BR1 Square Drive Bit x 2 Door Handle with hardware ...

Страница 5: ...l piece of work you can do to make the project go smoothly Most of this work can be done prior to your shed arriving 4x4 Pressure Treated Beam Foundation You can build directly on pressure treated beams or railroad ties laid on a properly prepared construction site as mentioned above Run beams perpendicular to floor runners Use a 2x4 straight piece of lumber on edge and a carpenter s level to posi...

Страница 6: ...e Floor Footprint is 136 1 2 wide x 96 deep 2 When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end You can find the Square Drive Screw Bit in the Hardware Kit Bag Complete 2 remaining Large Floor Joist Frames Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 24 total 1 Lay out 1A Floor Joist Frames and two of 1B Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use 1C Sm...

Страница 7: ...unner section Parts Steps 7 9 1F Floor Runners 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 3 16 x 10 Hardware Steps 7 9 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 30 total 6 When completed your floor footprint should 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 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 16 total 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 ...

Страница 8: ...on floor framing attach with 1 1 4 Screws Use screws every 16 around perimeter of each large floor section and 3 screws through each mid joists Adjust for smaller floor sections accordingly 11 Position parts 1D 1E Plywood Floor on top of completed floor joists Plywood will sit flush with outside of floor joist frame Parts 1D Plywood Floor Large 5 8 x 45 3 8 x 74 7 8 x 3 1E Plywood Floor Small 5 8 ...

Страница 9: ...ndow Wall Panels 2pcs Part 2A Upper Front Window Walls Left Right 2pcs Part 2M Upper Front Window Wall Centre 1pc Part 2N Front Side Gable Walls 2pcs Part 2I Page 9 13 Identify all wall section components and become familiar with their location There will be 2 Window Wall Panels 7 Solid Wall Panels 4 trapezoid shaped Side Gable Walls 3 Rear Extender Walls and Top Plates upper and lower Make sure t...

Страница 10: ... and the sidewall panels will be sandwiched between the front and rear wall panels The floor plywood may be slightly recessed Note Siding will overhang the floor frame by approximately 3 4 15 Starting at Rear Corner position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with plywood Wall siding will overhang the floor 14 Carefully lay 2B Solid Wall Panels ...

Страница 11: ...it Rear Wall Panel 18 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second side wall panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 3 4 When positioned correctly attach both side wall panel studs together as per Step 17 17 Position side solid wall into place on plywood floor Butt both vertical wall studs...

Страница 12: ...ngtoday com Page 12 Side of Shed Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at side of shed Do Not Attach Walls To Floor Until Step 35 20 Place Window Wall Panel in front and attach as per Step 17 19 Complete all side and rear wall attachments as per Step 17 ...

Страница 13: ...1 Parts 2D Main Wall Rear Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 8 total 21 Position 2D 2F Main Wall Side Top Plates on top of wall studs so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud There are 2 plates per side 1 long 1 short Attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 2 Screws per long plate 3 2 Screws per short plate Parts 2D Main Wall Side Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1...

Страница 14: ...25 27 2H Rear Side Gable Walls 2H Right Left Pair x 2 2I Front Side Gable Walls 2I Right Left Pair x 2 Hardware Steps 25 27 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 22 total 24 With 2x3 wall framing aligned attach extender walls to rear wall top plate with 4 2 1 2 Screws per wall 23 Place 2G Rear Extender Walls on rear wall plate with bottom siding overlapping that of the rear wall Parts Steps 23 24 2G Rear Extender Wal...

Страница 15: ... 11 angle on face 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 68 1 4 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 8 total 27 Position bottom frame of 2I Front Side Gable Wall onto side wall top plate Align so gable wall and side wall 2x3 s are even Front gable vertical frame will sandwich against front window wall vertical frame When correctly aligned attach with 6 2 1 2 Screws Complete other side the same 26 From the outside siding of gable wi...

Страница 16: ... at Step 35 Parts 2L Door Jambs 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 80 1 4 x 2 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 10 total 30 Position 2D 2E Main Wall Front Top Plates on top of window wall framing so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud Align plates on wall as per Step 21 There are 2 outside smaller plates 2E and 1 longer center plate 2D Attach by screwing down into top of wall framing with 2 2 Screws per shorter p...

Страница 17: ...d clamp together Screw frames together with 3 2 1 2 screws Parts Steps 31 33 2M Upper Front Window Walls Sides 2M 48 1 2 wide x 2 2N Upper Front Window Wall Center 2N 39 1 2 wide x 1 Hardware Steps 31 33 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 21 total 32 Position 2N Upper Front Window Wall Center on front main wall top plate tight against the previously installed upper window frame Line up vertical gable framings and ...

Страница 18: ...ner as per Step 31 Clamp frames together to keep frames tight To complete screw both outside upper window panels from underneath window wall framing with 3 2 1 2 Screws per panel 34 Position 2J Upper Wall Plates on upper front window wall framing as per Step 28 Attach each piece with 4 2 Screws Parts 2J Upper Wall Plates 11 angle on face 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 68 1 4 x 2 Hardware S3 2 Screws x 8 total ...

Страница 19: ... per wall panel Check diagonal measurement in each floor corner to confirm it is square Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 36 total 36 Prior to installing rafters take time to confirm your walls are level square and plumb Measure diagonal at the height of back wall to opposing corner for square If not within 1 2 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install the roof section Make s...

Страница 20: ...ing on one side line ends and sides up even Use clamp to hold in position Attach together with 10 2 1 2 Screws Parts Steps 37 38 3A Rafter Sections Short 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 47 x 14 3B Rafter Sections Long 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 14 Hardware Steps 37 38 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 70 total 47 short 72 long 47 short 38 Complete attachments of all 7 Rafters now Hint Occasionally wood can twist use clamps to straight...

Страница 21: ...nd clamp in place as well Parts 3F Rafter Overhang Spacer 3F 14 1 2 length x 2 41 Before attaching measure rafter spacing to confirm 137 1 2 and make adjustments as necessary With Rafter correctly positioned attach to side gable wall framing with 8 2 Screws Screw up from below the framing into rafter Position other outside rafter as above Inside to inside measurement of rafters should be 137 1 2 H...

Страница 22: ... Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 6 total 44 Place completed Rafter Spacer Jig on top of the roof rafters in the front Position interior rafters so they fit in jig spacers as shown to the right Use the Front Rafter Overhang Spacer to correctly position rafters from front to rear Expert Advice prior to attaching rafters refer to Step 36 and check that walls are still level square and plumb 45 With Rafter...

Страница 23: ...Locate 3C Rafter Facia Position 2 pcs on outside rafter carefully lined up with ends and sides Attach each piece with 3 2 1 2 Screws Complete both sides Parts 3C Rafter Facia 11 angle cut ends 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 59 1 2 x 4 Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total 48 Measure 57 from the rear of outer left and right rafters and mark location to fasten Rafter Spacer Jig This will help stabilize the rafters a...

Страница 24: ... other side Center panels will have shingles cut flush with the plywood on both sides Locate 3G or 3I Front Outside Right or Left Roof Panel to begin Carefully lift on rafters Plywood of panel will sit even with front of rafter and on one 2x4 of 3rd rafter Parts Steps 50 55 3G Right Roof Panels 50 wide Front Rear x 2 3H Center Roof Panels 48 wide Front Rear x 2 3I Left Roof Panels 50 wide Front Re...

Страница 25: ...eathing of front and rear roof panels Plywood should sit even at bottom of rafter and even on 1 2x4 rafter 53 Locate Front Middle Roof Panel and slide up on to the 3rd and 5th Rafters Line plywood roof sheathing similar to Step 50 Middle panels are cut so plywood and shingles are flush on both sides and can sit evenly on rafters Line up plywood evenly with end of rafters at the front Plywood even ...

Страница 26: ...slide panel up on rafters as per Steps 51 52 Have your helper carefully lift the front roof panel up lift plywood and not shingles and slide rear panel underneath bottom shingles until plywood sheathing butts up flush with rafter spacer 55 Locate remaining Outside Front and Rear Roof Panels Carefully slide panels up on rafters and align as per Steps 50 52 ...

Страница 27: ...roof above exposure line with 1 2 1 2 Screw per panel Only attach first long filler shingle at this point Hardware S1 2 1 2 Screws x 2 total 58 Slide in next 3J Filler Shingle and attach with 2 2 1 2 screws as per Step 57 Slide in remaining Filler Shingles and attach in order The top Filler Shingle 3K is shorter Screw top filler shingle 2 3 4 from end of roof Hardware Steps 58 59 S1 2 1 2 Screws x...

Страница 28: ...ast smaller filler shingles Use 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to secure each cap Parts 3L Front Roof Ridge Caps 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 75 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 12 total 61 Locate 90 Metal Brackets in hardware kit Position bracket against outside rafter and plywood roof sheathing and attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws There are 4 brackets per outside rafter Evenly space brackets on rafter Complete both ...

Страница 29: ...ide Trims Rear Corner Wide Trim Side Trim Rear Trim Large Window Large Window Trims Transom Window Side Facia Front Rear Facia Center Window Trim 63 Locate 3M 3N Roof Facia Nailing Strips Strips will attach to the bottom of plywood sheathing flush with edge as shown to the right Strips provides for a greater nailing surface later when you attach side facia Attach both pieces with 7 1 1 4 Screws to...

Страница 30: ...eft Right Outside Front Soffit Cap 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 14 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 6 total 65 Locate 4B Front Soffits Tongue Groove 4C Front Soffits with Tongues cut off Start by fitting 5 pieces together 4 wide and 1 narrow as shown above Next assemble other 5 pieces the same way Parts 4B Front Soffits 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 67 x 8 4C Front Soffits 3 4 x 1 3 4 x 67 x 2 66 Carefully lift one of th...

Страница 31: ... x 2 1 2 x 13 7 8 x 1 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 15 total 68 Locate and position 4E Rear Soffit Caps underneath rear rafter tight against wall and aligned with rafter seam as per Step 64 Cap should not extend past end of rafters Attach with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Complete opposite side cap now Locate 4F Rear Soffits Tongue Groove 4G Rear Soffits with tongues cut off Start by fitting 2 pi...

Страница 32: ...enter Soffit Cap underneath rafters and over gap where rear soffits meet Attach center cap with 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts 4H Rear Center Soffit Cap 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 1 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 14 total 70 Position and attach 4I 4J 4K Top Horizontal Wall Trims Top trims are pieces of wall siding that are ripped to 1 wide pieces They fit against the soffit and wall and finish trim...

Страница 33: ...cia up so it caps the side facia With front facia correctly aligned attach front facia to rafter ends with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Attach side facia to edge of nailing strip and plywood edge with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Hardware Steps 72 75 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 52 total 73 Align and attach remaining front facia as per Step 72 Align next two side facias on opposite side as first side facia On...

Страница 34: ...nd first rear facia attach as per Steps 71 73 Once again do a dry run before attaching 75 Attach remaining rear and lower side facia as per Steps 71 74 76 Attach 4N Facia Detail Plates to cover seam where facia s meet Secure each plate with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts 4N Facia Detail Plates 1 2 x 7 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 4 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total ...

Страница 35: ...de trim pieces later Start with side skirting pieces first and attach each with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Parts Steps 77 78 4O Side Rear Bottom Skirting 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 7 Hardware Steps 77 78 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 28 total 78 Complete rear and side skirting attachments as per Step 77 79 Attach 4P 4Q Front Bottom Skirting as per Step 77 Parts 4P Center Front Bottom Skirting 3 4 x 4 1 2 x ...

Страница 36: ...ller Trim 7 8 x 2 1 2 x 12 x 2 Hardware S2 1 1 4 Screws x 22 total Parts Steps 81 82 4U Top Front Narrow Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut bottom 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 46 x 2 4V Top Front Side Wide Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut bottom 11 cut top 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 46 1 2 x 2 Hardware Steps 81 82 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 56 total Shipping package length restrictions requires front side trim to be cut down in leng...

Страница 37: ...t Side Front Corner Trim Package and repeat as per Steps 81 82 Parts 4W Bottom Front Narrow Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut top 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 62 x 2 4X Bottom Front Side Wide Corner Trim with 22 scarf cut top 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 62 x 2 Bottom Front narrow caps Bottom Side wide Front 83 Start by positioning 4Z Rear Corner Narrow Trim tight against soffit cap on rear wall siding Next position 4Y Rear Side W...

Страница 38: ... wall seam and line up scarf joints Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Complete other side now Parts 4AB Top Side Trim with 22 Scarf cut 11 cut top 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 37 3 4 x 2 4AC Bottom Side Trim with 22 Scarf cut top 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 62 x 2 Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 85 Position 4AD Rear Wall Trim up tight underneath rear soffit and evenly spaced to cover wall seam Attach with 8 1 1...

Страница 39: ... total 88 Before trimming door out open close door and confirm for level Make any adjustments now Locate 4AF Above Door Filler Trim Bevel Position over door casing with thick end of piece up and recessed slightly Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 4 total Parts 4AF Above Door Filler Trim Bevel 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 40 x 1 89 Position 4AG Vertical Door Trims and 4AH Hor...

Страница 40: ...ew insert into the thick butt of the siding only Hardware Steps 90 92 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 16 total Parts Steps 90 92 4AI Large Window Inserts 30 1 4 w x 35 h x 2 91 Once Insert is attached caulk the triangular gap between the Insert s outside flange and the siding Also put a bead of caulking horizontally at top of window where the flange and siding meet This additional caulking will also will reduce...

Страница 41: ...ansom Window Inserts 35 w x 10 1 8 h x 3 94 Position 4AK Large Window Trims around window doing a dry run first Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Window trim has a small dado on reverse face Outside frame of window will roughly sit in the dado to give a better fit Complete other large window the same way Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total Parts 4AK Large Window Trims 1 Top pi...

Страница 42: ...pieces 10 5 8 sq cut x 2 1 Bottom piece 40 sq cut x 2 96 Position 4AM Center Transom Window Trim around window doing a dry run first Attach horizontal trim first and then the verticals with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Hardware N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total Parts 4AM Center Transom Window Trim Top Bottom pieces 35 3 4 sq cut x 2 Side pieces 20 1 2 sq cut x 2 97 Locate Door Knob Package ...

Страница 43: ...vice 2 On Time Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction Toll Line 1 888 658 1658 Fax 1 604 462 5333 sales outdoorlivingtoday com The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edi...

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