Backyard Products Heartland CLASSIC GENTRY GABLE 12' x 12' User manual

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Call: 1-800-577-9663 email: [e-mail]
• 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 8.
• CHECK ALL PARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 4 - 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 3 for required and optional materials and quantities.
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CLASSIC GENTRY GABLE 12' x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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BUILDING SIZE ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE
12' x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm) 12' x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm)
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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
❑Caulk Gun
❑Hammer
❑Level
FINISH
BEGIN
❑Pencil
❑ Phillips
Screwdriver
❑Drill / Driver
❑3/8" 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
❑WoodGlue
❑Sawsall

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INSTALLATION OF SHINGLES, DRIP EDGE AND FELT.
3-TAB SHINGLES (Bundles)...................
PAINT FOR SIDING (Gallons).................
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS(lbs)...
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM ......................1 Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
WOOD GLUE ................. Exterior Rated
CAULK ............................................ 3
Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
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2
23
(2) coats recommended.
DRIP EDGE (Feet).................................
#15 ROOFING FELT (Sq ft. to cover).....
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS(lbs)...
60
180
1/2 lb.
For roong felt.
2" (5,1 cm)
x1
1 lb. of 2" (5,1 cm) Hot Dipped
Galvanized Box-Type Nails.
NOTE: Use a minimum of 5/8" (1,6 cm) Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
5/8" x 48" x96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x3
FLOOR PANELS (Not Included)
You will need oor panels and nails to complete your oor.
Floor panel sizes and quantities are shown below.
5/8" x 48" x48"
(1,6 x 121,9 x121,9 cm)
x3

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2 x 4 x 60-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 153,7 cm)
2 x 4 x 78-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 199,4 cm)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
Double letter part identication
is stamped on some parts.
• Check these locations for part
stamp.
CLASSIC GENTRY GABLE 12' X 12' 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)
RS RS
RS
DOOR RAFTERS
TRIM WALLS
x5
x1
x24
x1
2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
AV
AI
2 x 4 x 44-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 113 cm)
x1
x7
x5
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm)
TJ
2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 7" (5,1 x 10,2 x 17,8 cm)
x5
x4
x4
SP
STL
AHR
UM
AL
x6
3/4" (1,9 cm)
GAUGE BLOCK FOR 3/4" (1,9 cm)
MEASUREMENT.
TP
2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,2 x 170,2 cm)
x2 AM
x1 2 x 4 x 12-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 31,8 cm)
AJ
x14 ADA
x4
2 x 4 x 77-15/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 198 cm)
AF 2 x 4 x 18-1/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 46 cm)
x12 6 x 24" OSB (15,2 x 61 cm)
AHL
19/32 x 3 x 62" (1,5 x 7,6 x 157,5 cm)
3/8 x 1-3/4 x 81-1/2" x 3/8" (4,4 x 207 x 1 cm)
3/8 x 1-3/4 x 83-1/2" (4,4 x 212.1 x 1 cm)
x1
x2
ZJ 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 72" (1,5 x 6,4 x 182,9 cm)
19/32 x 2-1/2 x 26 5/8" (1,5 x 6,4 x 67,6 cm)
AH
19/32 x 3 x 62" (1,5 x 7,6 x 157,5 cm)
x2
x2 WYR
WYL
19/32 x 4 x 85-3/16" (1,5 x 10,2 x 216,4 cm)
19/32 x 4 x 85-3/16" (1,5 x 10,2 x 216,4 cm)
x2
x2
2 x 6 x 96" (5,1 x 15,2 x 243,8 cm)
2 x 6 x 49-1/2" (5,1 x 15,2 x 125,7 cm)
AS
VX
OVERHANG
x2 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm)
OO
3/8 x 3 x 66" (1 x 7,6 x 167,6 cm)
x1 F
x1 2 x 4 x 34" (5,1 x 10,2 x 86,4 cm)
SG
1" x 3" x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm)
x1 GAA
7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
7/16 x 23-1/8 x 96" (1,1 x 58,7 x 243,8 cm)

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
ROOF WINDOW LOFT/ BENCH/ SHELF
x1
1 x 3 x 96" (2,5 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
WJ
x2 1 x 4 x 96" (2,5 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
KP
x6
19/32 x 3 x 28-1/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 71,4 cm)
DT
AZ
x2
19/32 x 3 x 30-1/8" ( 1,5 x 7,6 x 76,5 cm)
2 x 3 x10" (5,1 x 7,6 x 25,4 cm)
x1 7/16 x 36 x 40-7/8"
( 1,1 x 91,4 x 103,8 cm)
AC
x7
PANEL PARTS LIST
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped with part identication.
x1 7/16 x 36 x 96"
(1,1 x 91,4 x 243,8 cm)
1 x 4 x 48" (2,5 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
x2 BE
1 x 3 x 48" (2,5 x 7,6 x 121,9 cm)
x2 FO
2 x 3 x 19" (5,1 x 7,6 x 48,3 cm)
x7 LR
x4 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
x4 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
SP
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1 PT
2 x 3 x 48" (5,1 x 7,6 x 121,9 cm)
x1 NK
3/8" x 14-1/4 x 22-1/2" (1 x 36,2 x 57,2 cm)
x6
x4 2 x 4 x 22-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 57,2 cm)
AO
x1 2 x 4 x 11-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 29,5 cm)
BG
x1 2 x 4 x 19-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 50,2 cm)
PYA
19/32 x 3 x 8-1/2" (1,5 x 7,6 x 21,6 cm)
DF
x4
19/32 x 3 x 21" (1,5 x 7,6 x 53,3 cm)
BWR
x1
19/32 x 3 x 21" (1,5 x 7,6 x 53,3 cm)
BWL
x1
x1 1/4 x 23-7/8 x 96"
(0,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm) Peg board
x1 1/4 x 23-7/8 x 48"
(0,6 x 60,6 x 121,9 cm) Peg board
x1 7/16 x 19-1/2 x 92-1/2"
(1,1 x 49,5 x 235 cm)
x1 7/16 x 19-1/2 x 48"
(1,1 x 49,5 x 121,9 cm)
x1 7/16 x 11-1/2 x 96"
(1,1 x 21,2 x 243,8 cm)
x1 7/16 x 11-1/2 x 48"
(1,1 x 21,3 x 121,9 cm)
x2
7/16 x 48 x 96"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x2
7/16 x 47-7/8 x 48"
(1,1 x 121,6 x121,9 cm)
x2 7/16 x 36-1/2 x 96"
(1,1 x 92,7 x 243,8 cm)
x2
7/16 x 36-1/2 x 47-7/8"
(1,1 x 92,7 x 121,6 cm)
LOFT/ BENCH/ SHELF
1 x 4 x 44-1/2" (2,5 x 10,2 x 113 cm)
x1 HYA

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WALL PANELS
x9
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x2
x2
x2
x1
RIGHT DOOR
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG (Not Actual Size)
3” (7,6 cm)
2” (5,1 cm)
1-1/4” (3,2 cm)
x4 Boxes
x6 Boxes
x91
x19
2” (5,1 cm)
3” (7,6 cm)
1” (2,5 cm)
3/4” (1,9 cm)
x120
x64
x18
x92
2” (5,1 cm)
x2 16" x 8" ( 40,6 x 20,3 cm)
x4
3/4” (1,9 cm)
x12
1/2” (1,3 cm) x12
x12
64” Metal Threshold
3/4” (19 mm) x6
x1
x12
Other HARDWARE (Not Actual Size)
1-1/2” (3,8 cm)
x1
x2
x2
x8
22-1/4" x 29-3/4"
(56,5 x 75,6 cm)
x1
NAIL BOXES (Not Actual Size)
1” (2,5 cm)

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A
B
C
4"
(10 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
D
D
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
Attach the sill plates on the foundatIon as shown, and continue on to page 11.
AB C DActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
• A treated 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete.
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.
144" (365,8 cm) 137" (348 cm)
12'x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm) 144" (365,8 cm) 203-5/8" (517,2 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between
sill plate and
concrete.
12' x 12' Building Requires:
2 x 4 x 12' (5,1 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm)
x2
Sill plates MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x1
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
12'x 12' (365,8 x 365,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 11'-5" (5,1 x 10,2 x 348 cm)
x2

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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
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x3 4" x 4" x 12' (10,2 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm) Treated Lumber
x42 3" (7,6 cm)
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.)
Minimum 3" screws / exterior grade.
• This shed does not include any oor or leveling materials.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 9 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your
oor, as this will vary depending on your specic site.
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
• 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
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
8" Block
4" Block
Gravel
Gravel
Do not exceed 16".
4x4 Runner
Shingle
Shingle
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
12"
2x4 Treated Lumber
2" Block
Level
Leveling higher than 16" not recommended.
LEVELING MATERIALS
Gravel 2x4 Treated Lumber
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
Asphalt Shingles
12"
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).
DOOR