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8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed  

Single Door 

Assembly Manual 

Revision #1.2 

July 14, 2021

Thank you for purchasing 
an 8x4 GardenSaver - 
Single Door Shed. Please 
take the time to identify all 
the parts prior  
to assembly.

Please be aware that it is the 
customers’ sole responsibility 
to acquire the necessary 
building permits and or obtain 
approval from their local 
county, municipality or HOA 
prior to purchasing. Generally, 
shed structures under 100 
square feet do not require 
permits in most jurisdictions 
in the United States and 
Canada. 

Optional door 
configuration

In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 with-
in 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.  
 
All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing 
and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included. 
 
Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your warranty. 
Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written instructions.

 

- 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.

Stock Code 
GS84-S

Содержание GS84-S

Страница 1: ...ts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing and workmanshi...

Страница 2: ...ide on the type of foundation you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers You can nd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manua...

Страница 3: ...d of floor frame Saves money on materials easy to level and work with Gravel with Patio Paver Stones Excavate at least 6 deep and 6 wider than floor frame on each side 1 0 Cubic Yards of gravel requir...

Страница 4: ...cia Misc Parts 6 x 4 x 45 Bottom Skirting Bevel Siding Steps 47 50 8 7 8 x 2 x 36 Corner Filler Trims 2 7 8 x 2 x 10 Front Center Corner Filler Trims Steps 51 53 2 x 5 x 79 Rear Corner Trims 2 x 5 x 8...

Страница 5: ...ot Provided Ladder Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bit Barrel Bolt Utility Knife 2 1 2 1 1 4 3 4 90 Metal Bracket x 8 2 1 1 2 Finishin...

Страница 6: ...nel Small gap between bevel siding and window trim Dab of caulking Strip of roofing paper over apex of roof panels Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page...

Страница 7: ...2 x 71 7 8 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 2 When correctly...

Страница 8: ...r foundation Caution you may need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor Note The floor will be flipped over and floor runners will sit on your foundation...

Страница 9: ...each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 Screws Position so plates are flush with framing Note Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing Keep plywood seams tight Important Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs w...

Страница 10: ...ned correctly locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner Wall Plate Flush with floor framing Do not align wall siding to floor Align wall plate to outside of plywood floor 12 Butt both vertical w...

Страница 11: ...h wall panel studs together as per Step 12 with 3 2 1 2 Screws 14 With Rear Wall Panel in place position other side wall panel on floor as per Step 10 11 Rear Wall Panel 15 Secure side wall panel to r...

Страница 12: ...Side Wall Stud with 3 2 1 2 Screws Pilot Hole first 18 Align front corner Window Wall Panel as per Steps 11 12 using 3 2 1 2 Screws to secure wall studs together 19 Locate Door Jambs 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 x...

Страница 13: ...will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correctly secure Jambs using 4 2 1 2 Screws 21 Position and attach the Door Header to top of Narrow Wall framing and against window wall frami...

Страница 14: ...o back 24 With Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall aligned correctly secure together from the inside with 4 2 1 2 Screws 25 Complete opposite Angled Wall Extendor positioning and attachment as per Step...

Страница 15: ...h Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the front window wall framing with 5 2 1 2 Screws 28 Position and secure 2nd Wall Extendor Panel as per Steps 26 27 Additionally attach to...

Страница 16: ...surements are not within 1 4 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install roof section 9 9 1 4 29 Align Horizontal Wall Cleats 1 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 70 1 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 21 flush wit...

Страница 17: ...h bottom 2x3 wall plates to plywood floor with 22 2 1 2 Screws Confirm Doorway opening is 32 wide Prior to securing make sure wall panels are aligned correctly on the floor Refer to Step 11 Wall sidin...

Страница 18: ...ve Measure and attach remaining Soffit Rafter connections using 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter soffit Front Soffit Boards 2 Rear Soffit Boards 2 48 21 3 4 21 3 4 96 A B C Rear Soffit Mid Rafter Mid Rafter...

Страница 19: ...e positioned equally from side to side Rafter sits on framing Front Soffit Rear Soffit Rear of GardenSaver 32 Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so Front Soffit is facing the front and place...

Страница 20: ...x 3 4 x 51 onto outside of each panel flush with plywood Attach with 4 1 1 4 Screws evenly spaced The Rafter Facia Nailing Strip provides for a greater nailing surface later when you attach side facia...

Страница 21: ...s Complete both roof Panels 40 With Roof Panels aligned screw panels down to center rafters with 2 2 1 2 Screws in Bottom Row of Shingles Only 1 screw per panel Plywood flush with shingles on inside R...

Страница 22: ...t filler shingle down to rafters using 1 2 1 2 Screw per panel 2 in total Screw on slight angle and make sure to screw into rafter Screw slightly above 3rd row of shingles exposure line This way the s...

Страница 23: ...possible have a helper push roof panel down so plywood sits flush against rafter while securing Mid Rafter Plywood 3 2 1 2 screws Toe Nailed in each Mid Rafter 44 Slide 3rd and 4th Filler Shingles up...

Страница 24: ...1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Rear Facia 2 Roof Ridge Boards 2 Side Angle Cut Facia 2 Side Front Corner Trim 2 Front Corner Trim 2 Front Rear Side Skirting 6 Full Door Black Tee Hinge 3 Door Hardware...

Страница 25: ...2 7 8 x 2 1 2 x 10 Fillers are essentially nailing strips and will not be visible once additional corner trims are attached later Rear Skirting Gap Side Skirting Skirting meets flush in center Skirti...

Страница 26: ...Finishing Nails There is an additional 10 long Front Center Corner Filler Trim that you will need to center and attach as well using 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails 53 Position and attach Corner Filler Trims...

Страница 27: ...hing Nails aligning tight underneath soffit and center on seam Tight underneath soffit 55 Place both trims in front corner and align as illustrated Do a dry run prior to attaching to achieve best fit...

Страница 28: ...with inner face of Door Jamb Attach with 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Flush with Door Jamb Flush with Door Jamb Flush with bottom of Door Header 59 Locate Horizontal Door Trim 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 46 3 4 Posit...

Страница 29: ...above Center hinge on mid trim and at bottom closer to the top of the door trim 60 Locate Front Middle Trim 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 8 3 4 Position tight against Horizontal Door Trim and in line with Vertical...

Страница 30: ...1 2 x 4 x 50 1 2 Side Angle Cut Facia 2 1 2 x 4 x 54 1 8 In front corner align side and front Facia together Front facia will cap side facia 63 Once door is align in opening position so there is a 1...

Страница 31: ...ard 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 51 5 8 at the front of roof to cap off shingles and facia Ridge Boards should meet on seam of roof panels When aligned correctly attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece 68 Atta...

Страница 32: ...reduce the chances of moisture entering into your shed Caulk gap Window frame Siding Butt Screw insert into bottom thick part of siding T h i c k b u t t o f s i d i n g Caulk gap 69 Attach Upper Inte...

Страница 33: ...his Manual on Page 35 Center completed flower box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 1 2 Screws Screw from inside of box into the cen ter wall stud Attach second screw 2 below first screw...

Страница 34: ...se Door Header 45 1 2 long to align Jamb Jamb will overhang floor at bottom Jamb overhangs floor by 1 79 Attach Door Header as per Step 21 Door Header 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 42 1 2 Optional Hor Door Trim Reg F...

Страница 35: ...ps 3 On a flat surface flip Flower Box on it s rear face Evenly space Brackets and secure through Base Frame and into the Brackets with 2 1 1 4 screws per Bracket Position completed Flower Box beneath...

Страница 36: ...ght Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright a...

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