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8x8 Pine 

SpaceMaker

Assembly Manual

Version 5 

Oct 21, 2010

Thank you for purchasing
an 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker 
Shed. (with Western Red Cedar 
Trim Accents)

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 and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the 
instruction manual when building your 
shed and retain the manual for future 
maintenance purposes.

Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:

-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s). 
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's 
responsibility, and should be abided by. 
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded. 
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight. 

Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any of our Authorized Dealers
free from any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your 
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, 
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be 
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period. 

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

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Страница 1: ...ny structural and building code requirements are solely the customer s responsibility and should be abided by in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws doors windows and parts are tight Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any of our Authorized Dealers free from any liability for...

Страница 2: ...its 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 Roof Gussets angle cut on ends 2 5 8 x 72 1 4 x 48 Plywood Roof 2 5 8 x 72 1 4 x 9 1 4 Plywood Roof 2 5 8 x 26 3 4 x 48 Plywood Roof 2 5 8 x 26 3 4 x 9 1 4 Plywood Roof D Miscellaneous Section Bottom Skirting 8 1 2 x4 1 2 x 45 1 2 Side Bottom Skirting Corner Sidewall Trim 6 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 Narrow Trim 4 1 2 x 2 1 2 w x 75 Filler Trim 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 w x82 Wide Trim 4 1 2 x 3 ...

Страница 3: ...nt is 96 wide x 91 deep Concrete Pad optional foundation method Floor Joist Frames Small 2 1 Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position Position Joist so flush with framing Flush with framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoo...

Страница 4: ...mes as illustrated at left There are 2 larger and 2 smaller Frame Sections The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96 wide x 91 wide 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frames together with 6 2 1 2 screws per section 2 When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com P...

Страница 5: ...u Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Concrete Slab Foundation Foundations 7 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame There are 2 floor runners per 91 side and 5 completed runners in total Use 3 2 1 2 screws per Runner 8 Make sure Runners are flush with outside and front and rear floor framing but not overhanging 9 Complete all Flo...

Страница 6: ...d Rear Top Plates 3 per side 2 Angle cut on 1 end and 1 square cut Gable Walls 4 2 side Door Jambs Narrow Wall Panels 2 12 wide Solid Wall Panel 5 Door Header Bottom Wall Plate 13 Starting with Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 6 2 1 2 screws Position so plates are flush with framing Note some Bottom Wall ...

Страница 7: ...t flush with plywood Wall siding will overhang the floor Important Make sure all walls are aligned in their upright position If not water may leak into your shed Unsure if panel is facing up or down check siding on window wall panel to match alignment 16 The side wall panels will sit flush at the end of the plywood floor with the front and rear wall panels sandwiched between them Note Siding will ...

Страница 8: ...middle and top of stud to secure properly Rear Wall Panels Rear Solid Wall Side Solid W all 18 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second rear wall panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists and plywood floor Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 When positioned correctly attach both rear wall panel studs together as per St...

Страница 9: ...ndow Wall Panel as Per Step 17 Front of Shed Wall panel will sit flush with end of plywood in Front of shed 24 Position and attach 2nd Narrow Wall Panel to left side wall stud with 3 2 1 2 screws as per Step 17 Note Narrow Wall are 73 high 2 shorter than wide walls Siding will overhang floor by approx 1 2 20 Left Side Wall flush with end of Plywood in Front of Shed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www out...

Страница 10: ... sitting flush with inside of wall framing and against shorter Door Header end pieces Attach with 4 2 1 2 screws Sits flush with inside of wall framing 27 Locate both Vertical Door Jambs and position flush against front narrow wall stud The Jamb is 3 wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correctly secure Jamb using 4 2 1 2 screws Complete both sides Toll Free 1 888 658 ...

Страница 11: ... Rear Top Plates on top of wall studs so it is flush on the inside with 2x3 wall framing There are 3 pieces of Front Top Plates 2 angle cut 1 end pieces and 1 middle straight cut both ends Together the plates should be centered evenly on the wall left to right Attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 3 2 screws per piece Angle cut on ends Top Plates should be flush with inside of wall fr...

Страница 12: ...also be flush with Front Top Plate Secure with 4 2 screws per piece Side Top Plate Rear Top Plates 32 Locate Gable 1 2 Walls for both sides of the shed Align framing and wall siding lapp together Screw center wall framing of each piece together with 3 2 1 2 screws Note prior to attaching try each combination of Gables for best fit Notched at top Flashing Male Female Wall Lapp Siding Toll Free 1 88...

Страница 13: ...ght edge to check the angle of the gable framing and top plate Both angles should line up Adjust gable accordingly When positioned correctly attach to walls and top plate with 8 2 screws Screw from the bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall 35 Complete positioning and attachment of front gable as per Step 33 34 straight edge Gable Framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtod...

Страница 14: ... 1 2 36 Locate 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 57 1 2 33 1 2 Ridge Boards and attach together with Metal Ridge Board Connector using 8 3 4 screws Total Length when connected is 91 Complete two Sets Position Metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards Roof Gussets 2 Metal Ridge Board Connectors 2 Ridge Board Ridge Board 8 3 4 screws Plywood Roof Panels 2 26 3 4 x 48 Plywood Roof Panels 2 26 3 4 x 9 1 4 Toll F...

Страница 15: ...ge Board must be aligned to bottom of rafter end 37 Locate 6 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 56 1 2 long Rafters 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 2 l Soffits and completed Ridge Board from Step 36 Lay out as illustrated to the left on a flat level surface Ridge Board 4 1 2 wide Soffits 56 1 2 l Rafters 20 1 2 23 1 2 20 1 2 91 Centered on Rafter 45 1 2 A t t a c h M i d d l e R a f t e r s w i t h 2 1 2 Soffit 45 1 2 39 Measu...

Страница 16: ...ll sit equally on gable framing and Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall panels Rafter should rest on gable framing 41 Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Soffit should sit approx 1 8 away from wall panel Gable Notch R i d g e B o a r d Rafter gable framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtod...

Страница 17: ...lush together and secure them with 8 1 1 4 screws To completely secure Ridge Boards place 4 1 1 4 screws into any of the remaining Metal Ridge Board Connectors holes Complete both sides Important if there is a gap between Ridge Boards try pushing side walls closer together from outside Walls should be 91 apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate Completed left side Rafters Gable Notch R...

Страница 18: ...to prevent splitting 91 across 47 Attach Simpson Strong Ties to Top Wall framing and plates and also to the underside of the rafters Use 4 1 1 4 screws to secure There are 4 Ties per side 48 Starting in front corner locate 26 3 4 x 48 Plywood Roof Section and place on top of Roof Rafters Position so Plywood overhangs outside Rafter by 4 At bottom of Rafter Roof Panel should be flush with Rafter en...

Страница 19: ...r to work from inside the shed reaching through the Rafters to attach Plywood Roof 50 Locate 26 3 4 x 9 1 4 Plywood Roof and attach to Roof Rafters as illustrated above with 2 1 1 4 screws To complete the side attach the large 72 1 4 x 48 Plywood Roof with 9 1 1 4 screws as illustrated above 51 Complete adjacent Roof Side as per Steps 48 50 4 overhang over Rafter 4 8 t o e n d Toll Free 1 888 658 ...

Страница 20: ...Skirting will hide floor framing The side skirting pieces will meet together in the center Gaps on outside will be covered by Wide Trim pieces later Start with front and rear skirting pieces first and attach with 3 1 1 2 screws per piece Use 4 screws on front center skirting pieces for extra support since it will be a high traffic area side skirting Gap in corner 2 pieces of Bottom Skirting for fr...

Страница 21: ...ear walls in each corner Hammer with 6 1 1 4 finishing nails Strips are positioned flush with siding and bottom Skirting bottom skirting rear of shed 54 Attach Wide Trim 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 79 over filler trim Use 6 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece Once again trim should be flush with bottom skirting Trim should also overhang sidewall wall siding by 1 2 Bottom Skirting 1 2 overhang Toll Free 1 888 658 ...

Страница 22: ...sitioned between angled cut facia Attach angled facia to Plywood Roof Edge with 8 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece Gap where facia boards come together at peak will be covered in Step 61 Do a dry run using Fascia to help you correctly position before attaching Attach Side Facia to Rafter ends with 6 1 1 4 finishing nails 58 Attach remaining Angle and Side Facia as per Step 57 There are 2 Side Facia...

Страница 23: ...oor jamb and flush with bottom of skirting Attach with 6 1 1 4 finishing nails Flush with inside of door jamb and bottom skirting 60 Attach Horizontal Gable Trim 4 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 44 to Front and Rear of shed Position equally over gable and wall seam Use 4 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece to secure 2 pieces per side Narrow Trim cover gable flashing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com ...

Страница 24: ...Screw Driver to tighten screws completely Bottom of Door 1 2 gap at bottom 3 8 on side 62 Attach Door Hinges to both left and Right Side Double Doors Position Hinges equally on door trim as shown above and attach with Black 3 4 and 2 screws Attach Black Tee Hinges with 3 4 2 Black hardware provided Note illustration of Hinge may not be accurate The of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three t...

Страница 25: ...nd jambs Start with horizontal Stop first and then complete both vertical stops Position so door gap is covered Use 4 2 screws per piece to secure 67 Position and attach Vertical Door Flange on inside door frame left door from outside using 6 2 screws Position on inside edge of door frame Inside Edge of Door Frame Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Pag...

Страница 26: ...lete installation of all hardware Left Door from 69 Attach Door Handles and Exterior Barrel Bolt to doors Handles are positioned on top section of each door Male Barrel Bolt piece will be positioned on left door trim Outside 70 Locate Window Insert Place Window Insert into wall opening tight to wall siding 71 On the inside shim Window Insert evenly in cavity When properly positioned secure Window ...

Страница 27: ...copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions statements or actions Note Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product If exposed to the elements the pine and western red cedar lum...

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