Backyard Products HEARTLAND MIDTOWN 8x10 User manual

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09-09-2021
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96" x 120" (243,2 x 302,8 cm)
16997
MIDTOWN 8' x 10' (244 x 302,8 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
A Backyard Products Company
• BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS
 Besuretocheck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 9.
• CHECK ALL PARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 3-5.
• ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
You will need additional materials to complete your shed. See page 6 for required and optional materials and quantities.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
***CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED***
- Order form and warranty at back of manual -
Call: 1-877-743-3400 email: backyardproductsllc.com

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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 ❑Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
❑Chalk Line
❑Nail Gun
• gun nails
❑Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
❑Square or
❑Utility Knife
❑Shingle Blades
B C
❑Drill / Driver
❑1/8" Drill Bit
❑#2 Philips Drive Bit
❑1/4" Drill Bit
❑5/16" Drill Bit
❑1/2" Drill Bit
TOOLS

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WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
RS RS
Partidenticationletters
are stamped on some parts.
Check these locations for
part stamp.
Treated lumber is stamped:
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
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)
x3 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
x21 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
TP
x4 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,2 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 16-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 41,9 cm)
RD
x1 2 x 4 x 21" (5,1 x 10,2 x 53,3 cm)
SBA
x1 2 x 4 x 18-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 47 cm)
NCA
x4 2 x 4 x 24" (5,1 x 10,2 x 61 cm)
RL
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Gauge Block for 3/4" (1,9 cm) measurement
x1 GAA
x2 19/32" x 2-1/2 x 22-5/8" (2,5 x 6,3 x 57,5 cm)
FA
OY
x1 2 x 3 x 72" (5,1 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm)
OY
x2 2 x 3 x 72" (5,1 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm)
x10 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) OSB OR WOOD GRAIN
x12 2 x 4 x 54-1/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 137,3 cm)
WI
19/32" x 2-1/2 x 28-1/2" (5,1 x 2,5 x 72,4 cm)
ROR
x2
x8 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71-1/2" (1 x 4,4 x 181,6 cm)
EFC
x2 2 x 3 x 49-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 125,7 cm)
x1 19/32" x 2-1/2 x 63" (2,5 x 6,3 x 160 cm)
WR
x2 19/32" x 2-1/2 x 93" (2,5 x 6,3 x 236,2 cm)
DKB
BSL
x2 19/32" x 3-1/2 x 58-7/8" (2,5 x 8,9 x 149,5 cm)
x2 19/32" x 3-1/2 x 58-7/8" (2,5 x 8,9 x 149,5 cm)
BSR
WALLS
RAFTERSDOOR TRIM
OO
x2 69" (175,3 cm) Door Stiffener
x1 19/32" x 2-1/2 x 51" (1,5 x 7,6 x 67,6 cm)
ACL
x1 19/32" x 2-1/2 x 51" (1,5 x 7,6 x 67,6 cm)
ACR

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PARTS LIST continued...
ROOF PANELS
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
Roof panels are 7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
Wall panels are 3/8" (1,0 cm) thick.
x2
7/16" x 48" x 96"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 243,2 cm) x2
7/16" x 23-7/8" x 48"
(1,1 x 60,6 x 121,9 cm)
x2 7/16 x 9-3/4" x x 96"
(1,1 x 24,8 x 243,2 cm) x2 7/16" x 9-3/4" x x 23-7/8" (1,1 x 24,8 x 60,6 cm)
WALL PANELS & DOORS
x1
x1
x1
x1
3/8 x 19-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 50,5 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 68,3 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x6
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR

5
x22
x75
x60
x40
x12
VENT, DOOR HARDWARE, and WINDOWS
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
3" (7,6 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
x140
x150
2" (5,1 cm)
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
1/2" (1,3 cm)
x2
8 x 16"
(20,3 x 35,6 cm)
x2
x8
1" (2,5 cm)
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
x1 55-7/8" Metal Threshold
3/4" (1,9 cm) x10
Bagged seperately / special coating
PARTS LIST continued...
NOTE:
If you are using a nail gun,
nails may be used where
screws are shown for
quicker assembly.
Length of nail must match
screw length.
x1
x2
1-1/2" (3,2 cm)
x2
Transom Window
NAIL BOXES (Shown Actual Size)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
x2 BOXES
x3 BOXES
x12
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x4

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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 50 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 116 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 ............................ 5 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.... 3 Lbs
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM .............................2 Quarts
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
You must caulk completely around window frame to
validate your warranty. Use a paintable exterior rated caulk.
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT!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):
x2 2 x 4 x 10' (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to 2 x 4 x 117" (5,1 x 10,2 x 297,2 cm)
x8 3" (7,6 cm) hot-dipped galvanized nails
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 16" (40,5 cm) spacing
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
•Ifyourshedcamewithaseparateoorkit,thenpleaseusetheinstructionssuppliedwiththatkittoassembleyouroor.
•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.
•Ifyouchoosetoinstallyourooronaconcreteslab,refertopage7.
•Ifyouchoosetobuildyourownwoodoorfoundation,refertopage8.

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A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
• 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.
NOTES
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
Cut to 113" (287 cm)
Requires:
2 x 4 x 10' (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)
x2 MUST be treated lumber.
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2 MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x1
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill
plate and concrete.
A B CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
96" (243,8 cm) 120" (304,8 cm) 96" x 120"' (243,8 x 304,8 cm)
8'x 10' (243,8 x 304,8 cm) 113" (287 cm)

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BUILD YOUR OWN WOOD FLOOR OPTION
(Materials not included.)
2 x 4 x 12' (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
x9
MUST be treated lumber
MUST be treated lumber
MUST be treated lumber
5/8" x 48" x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x3
x1
x36
x36
1 lb. of 2" (5,1 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails
40 Nails - 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Cut (1) to 24" x 96" (1,6 x 61 x 243,8 cm)
4 x 4 x 12' (10,2 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm)
x2
Screws for Frame to 4"x 4"
Minimum 3" screws / exterior grade.
Cut to 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
120"
(304,8 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
93"
(236,2 cm)

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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.
• 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 page 7.
CONCRETE
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
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
12"
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS
• 3" Screws angled into 4x4.
• (2) at each point frame
•and 4x4 touch.
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2 4 x 4 x 10' (10 x 10 x 304,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4 x 4.
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (44) 3" screws / exterior grade.
Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)

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Youroorframeisnowassembled.
FINISH
16"
32"
48"
64"
80"
96"
112"
120"
93"
(40,6 cm)
(81,3 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(162,6 cm)
(203,2 cm)
(246,8 cm)
(284,5 cm)
(304,8 cm)
(236,2 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Center
on marks
Flush
Flush
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
3" (7,6 cm)
x36
PARTS REQUIRED:
FLOOR FRAME
Look for
Stamp
TREATED
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
1Arrangepartsasshownonatsurface.Measureandmark.
Secure with (2) 3" nails at each mark and (4) 3" nails at seams.
BEGIN
x9 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 120" (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)

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FINISH
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.
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 153-11/16" (390,4 cm).
When the frame is level and square, secure one side of frame to the 4x4 runners with one fastener at ends of each
runner. Move to the opposite end of the frame. Secure the frame to 4x4 runners with (1) 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tothe4x4runnersateachpoint
where the frame contacts the 4x4 runners.
Seepage9forthepreferredoorlevelingmethod.
First, secure
at ends with
(1) fastener.
Second, secure
at ends with
(1) fastener.
Fig. A
153-11/16"
(390,4 cm)
153-11/16"
(390,4 cm)

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DOOR
Fig. A
Fig. B
PARTS REQUIRED: x4
x1 48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
(2) Nails
(2) Nails
FLOOR PANELS
Install all oor panels with the painted grid lines facing up.
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Floor panels are 5/8" (1,6 cm) thick.
Install (1) 48" x 96" panel on the wall frame, as shown.
Usethegaugeblocktomarkthe3/4"sidemeasurementoorjoist.
Secure panel with (2) 2" nails in the corners (Fig. A).
2Move 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oorjoist.
Secure corner with (2) 2" nails (Fig. B).
BEGIN
1
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK

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PARTS REQUIRED:
FINISH
Youroorpanelsarenowinstalled.
Install next 48" x 96"panelusttoinstalledpanel.
Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panels.
Install (1) 23-7/8" x 96"panelusttoinstalledpanel.
Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
3
4
x167 2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
Flush
Flush
DOOR
FlushFlush
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
6" (15,2 cm)
23-7/8"
(60,6 cm)
x2 48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm) x1 23-7/8" x 96"
(60,6 x 243,8 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)

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Back Wall
Front Wall
Left Wall
Right Wall
Check the oor frame is level after installing oor panels.
Re-level if needed.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
• The oor 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.

SIDE WALL FRAME
PARTS REQUIRED:
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
x6 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
x28
15
24"
48"
96"
72"
96"
120"
24" 96"
68"
(61 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(182,9 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(301 cm)
(61 cm) (243,8 cm)
(172,7 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
UM x6
TP
RL
RL
TP
SEAM
Flush
Flush
Flush
Flush
DOOR
x2 2 x 4 x 24" (5,1 x 10,2 x 61 cm)
RL
TP
x2 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,2 cm)
SEAM
BEGIN
1
Secure with (2) 3" nails at each mark and (4) 3" nails at seams.
Arrangepartsonedgeonoor.Measureandmark.

16
For squareness maintain ush and 3/4"
measurement along panel edges.
48"
(121,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm) 6"
(15,2 cm)
Fig. B
BEGIN HERE
Fig. A
3/4"
(1,9 cm) 3/4"
(1,9 cm)
2 Nails
2 Nails
Flush
DOOR
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
SIDE WALL PANELS
Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
48" x 72"
(121,9 x 213,4 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
x45 2" (5,1 cm)
3
2
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
Install (1) 48" x 72" panel on the wall frame, as shown.
Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" side measurement on the wall stud.
Secure panel with (2) 2" nails in the corners (Fig. A).
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 (2) 2" nails (Fig. B).
Secure panel with 2: nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" inside panel.

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Install (1) 48" x 72"panelrst.Second,installthe23-7/8" x 72" panel.
Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
4
Your side walls are now assembled.
FINISH
48 x 72"
(121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1 x1
x77
SIDE WALL PANELS
PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm)
Carefullyipthesidewallover.
Repeat steps to build your second side wall.
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
6" (15,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Flush
Flush
23-7/8 x 72"
(68,3 x 182,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
23-7/8"
(68,3 cm)

PARTS REQUIRED: x20 3" (7,6 cm)
BEGIN
1Arrangepartsonedgeonoor.Measureandmark.
Secure with (2) 3" nails at each mark.
x5
2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
x2
2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
18
20 1/2"
44 1/2"
68 1/2"
89"
66-1/2"
(52,1 cm)
(113 cm)
(174 cm)
(226,1 cm)
(168,9 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
BACK WALL FRAME
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
UM x5
SZ
SZ