Backyard Discovery GABLE 8' x 8' User manual

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05/20/2011
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
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Call:
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• BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS
Be sure to check with local building department and homeowners association for specic restrictions and/ or requirements before building.
• ENGINEERED DRAWINGS
Contact our Customer Service Team if engineered drawings are needed to pull local permits.
• SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure proper assembly you must build your shed on a level surface. Recommended methods and materials to level your shed are
listed on page 7.
• CHECK ALL PARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 5 - 6. Contact our Customer Service Team if any parts are missing or damaged.
• ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
You will need additional materials to complete your shed. See page 4 for required and optional materials and quantities.
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 92-5/8" (244 x 235 cm)
GABLE 8' x 8' (244 x 244 cm)
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2
TOOLS
Safety! Always use approved safety glasses during assembly.
OptionalRequired
HELPFUL REMINDER SYMBOLS
Look for these symbols for helpful reminders throughout this manual.
ORIENT LUMBER AND TRIM FOR BEST APPEARANCE
= Assistance Required; two or more people.
= Ensure squareness.
= Important required step or operation.
= Helpful assembly hint.
= Mark part with pencil.
= Beginning of steps for assembly or installation.
= You have nished the assembly or installation.
= Level
Gloves
Framing lumber is graded for structural strength and not appearance. Exterior trim is graded for one good side.
Always install the material leaving the best edge and best surface visible. Please remember that these blemishes in no way
negatively affect the strength or integrity of our product. (See Fig. A, B, C.)
A
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Paint Tools
Ladder
Wood Glue
Caulk Gun
Hammer
Level
FINISH
BEGIN
Pencil
Phillips
Screwdriver
Drill / Driver
3/8" Drill Bit
1/4" Drill Bit
1/2" Drill Bit
#2 Philips Drive Bit
Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
Chalk Line
Nail Gun
• gun nails
Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
Square or
Utility Knife
Shingle Blades
B C

3
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
A
BC
4" (10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
AB CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
• A treated 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete. Hint: Use treated lumber in your kit or
purchase full length treated lumber.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
96" (243,8 cm) 85-5/8" (217,5 cm) 8'x 7'-8-5/8" (243,8 x 235,3 cm)
8'x 8' (243,8 x 243,8 cm) 92-5/8" (235,3 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill plate
and concrete.
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
Requires:
x4 MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x1
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
NOTES

4
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 34 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 73 Sq. Ft. of roof area.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.........1/4 Lb
For roong felt.
REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INSTALLATION OF SHINGLES, DRIP EDGE AND FELT.
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................ 4 Bundles
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 2 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 2 Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.... 2 Lbs
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM .............................1 Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
WOOD GLUE ....................... Exterior Rated
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT! The included oor has been designed for general use. Depending on your specic use you may want to construct a
heavy duty oor frame by adding additional oor joists (shown below as shaded). Below is a list of additional materials (not included):
x4
x20
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
Optional
12" (30,5 cm)
spacing
Standard
24" (61 cm)
spacing
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
• This shed kit includes a wood oor system.
• This shed does not include any leveling materials.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 8 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your
Áoor, as this will vary depending on your speciÀc site.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
TRUSS
TRIM WALL
6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
x6
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
1" x 4".................3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm)
2" x 4"..............1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm)
2" x 3"..............1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
1" x 3".................3/4" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
x1
x1
2 x 3 x 17-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 44,5 cm)
BV
x2 2 x 3 x 13" (5,1 x 7,6 x 33 cm)
RK
2 x 3 x 6" (5,1 x 7,6 x 15,2 cm)
x1 2 x 3 x 5" (5,1 x 7,6 x 10,2 cm)
x10 2 x 3 x 67-3/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 171,1 cm)
CJ
x2 2 x 3 x 69-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 176,5 cm)
KU
x2 2 x 3 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 235,3 cm)
PM
x2 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
PT
x1 1 x 4 x 60" (2,5 x 10,2 x 152,4 cm)
JF
x4
x4
2 x 4 x 52" (5,1 x 10,2 x 132,1 cm)
x6 CM
5/8 x 2-1/2 x 92-5/8" (1,6 x 6,4 x 235,3 cm)
x2
1 x 3 x 55" (2,5 x 7,6 x 137,2 cm)
x1
19/32 x 2-1/2 x 55" (1,5 x 6,4 x 137,2 cm)
x1
2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm)
x2 CI
Part identication is
stamped on some parts.
• Check these locations for part stamp.
RS RS
x1 2 x 3 x 91 " (5,1 x 7,6 x 231,1 cm)
PS
DOOR FLOOR
OO
x2 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) Finger Jointed
ZB
x2
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x5
2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm)
TREATED
TREATED
2 x 4 x 53-11/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 136,4 cm)
3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71" (1 x 4,4 x 180,3 cm)
3/8 x 1-3/4 x 72" (1 x 4,4 x 182,9 cm)
x4 CL
DS
LCA
LB
5
Treated lumber is stamped:
19/32 x 2-1/2 x 19" (1,5 x 6,4 x 48,3 cm)
x4 BEA

WALL PANELS, AND DOORS
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG (Shown Actual Size)
NAIL BOXES (Shown Actual Size)
x26
x28
x78
x56
x62
3" (7,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
x1 BOXES
x4 BOXES
x2
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x4
3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72"
(1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 60,6 x 182,9 cm)
x1
3/8 x 21 x 48"
(1 x 53,3 x 121,9 cm)
x1
3/8 x 21 x 48"
(1 x 53,3 x 121,9 cm)
x1
3/8 x 20 x 48"
(1 x 50,8 x 121,9 cm)
x1
3/8 x 20 x 48"
(1 x 50,8 x 121,9 cm)
x2 x2
5-7/8" x 96"
(14,9 x 243,8 cm)
48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR
ROOF PANELS
x106 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
6
Roof panels are
7/16" (1,1 cm)
thick.
DOOR HARDWARE (Not Actual Size)
FLOOR PANELS
x1x1 48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
44-5/8" x 96"
(113,3 x 243,8 cm)
Floor panels are
5/8" (1,6 cm) thick.
3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm)
x2
x8 x12
x1
x2
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x1 x4

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FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
There are multiple ways to level your oor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below.
Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.
• 3" Screw angled into 4x4.
• (2) at each point frame
and 4x4 touch.
4x4 Runners
(not included).
• Level under 4x4 runners only.
• Locate leveling material 12" from ends of runners and no more than 48" apart.
• Asphalt shingles should be used between 4x4 runners and blocks or treated lumber. Never use
shingles in direct contact with ground.
• For best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block.
LEVELING METHODS
• If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page.
CONCRETE
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2 4" x 4" x 8' (10,2 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (20) 3" screws / exterior grade.
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
Leveling higher than 16" not recommended.
LEVELING MATERIALS
Gravel
2x4 Treated Lumber
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
Asphalt Shingles
4" Block
8" Block
Gravel
Gravel
Do not exceed 16".
4x4 Runner
Shingle
Shingle
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
12"
2x4 Treated Lumber
2" Block
Level
12"
DOOR
96"
96"
(243,8 cm)
(243,8 cm)

PARTS REQUIRED: NOTE:
Look for Stamp.
STANDARD FLOOR FRAME
3" (7,6 cm)
x5 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm)
TREATED
TREATED
96"
(243,8 cm)
92-1/2"
(235 cm)
93"
(236,2 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
24"
(60,9 cm)
20-1/2"
(52,1 cm)
72"
(182,8 cm)
92-1/2"
(235 cm)
Flush
at ends.
x24
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
• FOR 10' x 12', SKIP TO PAGE 16
Center
on marks.
Center
on marks.
You have nished your oor frame. Proceed to level and square frame.
BEGIN
1Orient parts as shown on at surface. Measure and mark each
dimension from end of boards
2Use two 3" nails at each mark
FINISH
3
DOOR
8

First, secure at ends
with one fastener.
Second, secure at ends
with one fastener.
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
Fig. A
LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME
Before attaching oor decking, it is important to level and square the oor frame.
A level and square oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed.
FINISH
5
BEGIN
2
3
4
1
Use level and check the frame is level before applying oor panels.
Check for frame squareness by measuring diagonally across corners. If the measurements are the
same, the frame is square. The diagonal measurement will be approximately 133-5/16" (338,6 cm).
When the frame is level and square secure one side of frame to the 4x4 runners using one fastener
at ends of each runner. At the opposite end of the frame, secure the frame to 4x4 runners with one
fastener at ends of each runner making sure the frame remains square (Fig. A).
Once the oor frame is level and square fasten the frame at each point the frame contacts the 4x4
runners.
See page 7 for the preferred oor leveling method.
9

5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
Ensure your Áoor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame.
FLOOR PANELS
x1 2" (5,1 cm)
Fig. C
(2) Nails
Flush
Fig. A
Flush
at top
corner
edge.
Fig. B
(2) Nails
x53
Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines
side) with the 48" edge and corner ush to the oor frame (Fig A).
Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners.
Move to the opposite end. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever move the
panel side-to-side until the top corner is ush to the oor frame (Fig. B).
Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners.
2
BEGIN
1
3
4
Continue attaching the panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Use a chalk line or use pre-painted grid lines to nail into joists under panel.
Check the oor frame is square by measuring diagonally across the frame corners. If the measurements
are the same your oor frame is square. The measurement will be approximately 133-5/16" (Fig. C).
96"
(243,8 cm)
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
92-1/2"
(235 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
Flush
12" (30,5 cm) inside panel.
Grid lines UP
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Approximately
6" (15,2 cm)
edges of panel.
Flush
DOOR
10

FLOOR PANELS
2" (5,1 cm)
Use a chalk line or grid lines on panels for 2" nails 6" apart on edges
and 12" apart inside panel. .
5/8 x 44-5/8 x 96"
(1,6 x 113,3 x 243,8 cm)
Continue by installing 44-5/8 x 96" panel with rough side up (painted grid lines).
5
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
6
96"
(243,8 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
44-5/8"
(113,3 cm)
Flush
12"
(30,5 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
Flush
Flush
Grid lines UP.
x53
You have nished Installing your oor panels.
FINISH
7
DOOR
11

12
IMPORTANT!
Check the Áoor frame is level after installing Áoor panels. Re-level if needed.
• The Áoor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction.
• Organize your assembly procedure during the build process
to avoid over-handling of the walls.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
DOOR
SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL FRONTWALL
BACKWALL
DOOR

22-5/16"
(56,7 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
22-5/16"
(56,7 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
92-5/8"
(235,3 cm)
SIDE WALL FRAMES
1
BEGIN
2
Orient parts on edge on oor. Measure and mark from end of boards.
IMPORTANT! You will build two walls the same.
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
3" (7,6 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED: x20
2" (5,1 cm)
x20
Center on marks.
HINT:
3" (7,6 cm) Nails
2" (5,1 cm) Nails
x10
2 x 3 x 67-3/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 171,1 cm)
CJ
x2
2 x 3 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 235,3 cm)
PM
5/8 x 2-1/2 x 92-5/8" (1,6 x 6,4 x 235,3 cm)
x2
PM
CJ
13

14
2" (5,1 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72"
(1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm)
46-1/8"
(117,2 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
x2
x90
SIDE WALL PANELS
BEGIN HERE
6" (15,1 cm)
12" (30,2 cm)
For squareness maintain 3/4" and 1-1/2"
measurement along stud.
Fig. A
Fig. B
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
2 Nails
Use RK as gauge block.
2 Nails
Place the 46-1/8 x 72" panel onto wall frame with primed side up as shown.
Ensure a 3/4" measurement along the wall stud and locate the panel to 1-1/2" above side
wall frame. Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners (Fig. A).
7
6
5
Nail the panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame.
Move to the opposite end. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever move the panel side-to-
side until you have a 3/4" measurement on the wall stud. Secure corner with two 2" nails (Fig. B).
Primed Side
UP
2 x 3 x 13" (5,1 x 7,6 x 33 cm)
x1 RK
TEMPORARY SPACER

15
2" (5,1 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED: x90
3/8" x 46-1/8" x 72"
(1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm)
x2
SIDE WALL PANELS
Place 46-1/8 x 72" panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up.
Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
8
6" (15,1 cm)
46-1/8"
(117,2 cm)
12" (30,2 cm)
To draw panels
tight at seams,
angle nail. Flush
Carefully ip your side wall over.
Repeat STEPS 1-8 to assemble your second side wall.
You have nished building both of your side walls.
FINISH
9

2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm)
x1 CI
x1
2 x 3 x 91 " (5,1 x 7,6 x 231,1 cm)
PS
Flush
16
BACK WALL FRAME
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
45-1/2"
(115,6 cm)
45-1/2"
(115,6 cm)
91"
(231,1 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Nail using two 3" nails at each connection.
3
2
1
BEGIN
3" (7,6 cm)
CI
PS
PARTS REQUIRED:
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
HINT:
x2
Center PS on CI on edge on oor as shown.
Orient CI on at using a gusset as a temporary spacer.
x1 GUSSET
TEMPORARY SUPPORT

2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm)
x1 CI
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
PT
Flush
17
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
Fig. B
Fig. A
Center PT on CI on edge on oor as shown.
Center CI on PS on at using a gusset as a temporary spacer.
Nail PT to CI using (2) 3" Nails (Fig. A).
3" (7,6 cm)
BACK WALL FRAME
Use (2) 3" screws at middle connection (Fig. B).
4
5
6
7
FINISH
8You have nished building your back wall frame.
PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm)
x2
PS
PT
CI
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Screws
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
x2
x1 GUSSET
TEMPORARY SUPPORT

3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
18
34"
(86,4 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
1-1//4"
(3,2 cm)
1-1//4"
(3,2 cm)
Flush
2" Nails
2" Nails
1-1/2" Nails
x1
Place LEFT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up.
BEGIN
2
3
1
Nail horizontal framing using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Nail vertical framing using 1-1/2" nails 6" apart on edges.
BACK WALL PANELS
PARTS REQUIRED:
Primed side UP
For squareness maintain
1-1/4" measurement along
panel edges.
x11 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
x11