Backyard Products GARDEN SHED User manual

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05-09-201916828-GEN
Building
6'x 8'
(182,9 x 243,8 cm)
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 72 x 96" (182,9 x 243,8 cm)
GARDEN SHED 6' x 8' (182,9 x 243,8 cm)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
• 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 4 - 6.
• 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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1000 Ternes Drive
Monroe, MI 48162
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TOOLS
Safety! Always use approved safety glasses during assembly.
Optional
Required
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
❑Hand Saw
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3
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT! This 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):
x1
x8
2 x 4 x 12' (5 x 10 x 365,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to (2) 2 x 4 x 69" (5 x 10 x 175,3 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• This shed includes a oor.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 7 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your oor,
as this will vary depending on your specic site.
CAULK .............................................. 1 Tube
For windows use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY YOU MUST USE THE FOLLOWING:
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 2 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 1 Tube
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
PAINT FOR TRIM .............................1 Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 16" (40,7 cm) spacing

4
x1 2 x 3 x 16-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 41,9 cm)
LN
x3 2 x 4 x 65" (5,1 x 10,2 x 165,1 cm)
TJA
x2 1 x 3 x 64" (2,5 x 7,6 x 162,5 cm)
XL
x19 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
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
OO
x2 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 69" (3,2 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm)
19/32" x 2-1/2" x 63-13/16" (1,5 x 6,3 x 162,1 cm)
x2 KFC
x4 19/32" x 2-1/2" x 19" (1,5 x 6,3 x 48,3 cm)
BEA
x2 2 x 4 x 8-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 21,6 cm) CPA
x2 2 x 3 x 4-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 12,4 cm) SFA
x4 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
x4 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
x2 2 x 3 x 42-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 108,3 cm)
IUA
x4 2 x 3-3/16" x 49-1/2" (5,1 x 8,1 x 125,7 cm)
JEB
x2 19/32" x 3-1/2" x 47" (1,5 x 8,9 x 119,4 cm)
WCL
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)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
RS RS
Part identication
letters are stamped on some parts.
Check these locations for
part stamp.
WALLS
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
ROOF
TRIM
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
DOORSSHELVES FLOOR
x2 19/32" x 3-1/2" x 47" (1,5 x 8,9 x 119,4 cm)
WCR
x2 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TREATED
x7 2 x 4 x 69" (5,1 x 10,2 x 175,3 cm)
TREATED
HJ
x2 1 x 3 x 72" (2,5 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm)
x6 2 x 3 x 6-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 16,5 cm) QOA
x4 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-13/16" (1 x 4,4 x 174,8 cm)
x2 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 70-1/16" (1 x 4,4 x 178 cm)
x2 3/8" x 1-3/4" x 70-1/16" (1 x 4,4 x 178 cm)
Treated lumber is
stamped:
x2 1 x 3 x 42-5/8" (2,5 x 7,6 x 108,3 cm)
DTA

5
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
Floor panels are 5/8" (1,6 cm) thick.
Wall panels panels are 3/8" (1,1 cm) thick.
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x1
5/8 x 23-7/8 x 96"
(1,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1
3/8 x 9 x 10"
(1 x 22,9 x 25,4 cm)
x6
x5
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x4
3/8 x 11-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 30,2 x 182,9 cm)
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR
7/16 x 7-7/8 x 72" (1,1 x 20 x 243,8 cm)
x2
22-1/4 x 35-1/2"
(56,5 x 90,2 cm)
x1
22-1/4 x 35-1/2"
(56,5 x 90,2 cm)
x1
22-1/4 x 35-1/2"
(56,5 x 90,2 cm)
x1
22-1/4 x 35-1/2"
(56,5 x 90,2 cm)
x1
FLOOR PANELS
SHELF BRACKETS AND PANELS
PANEL PARTS LIST
WALL PANELS & DOORS

6
NAIL BOXES
METAL ROOFING
VENT/ DOOR HARDWARE/ WINDOW
FASTENERS / HARDWARE BAG
PARTS LIST continued...
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
7/8" (2,2 cm)
x96
x40
25-5/8" x 46-3/4" (65,1 x 118,7 cm)
Metal Roof Panel
4" x 4" x 54" (10,2 x 10,2 x 137,2 cm)
Ridge Cap
Closure Strip
24" (61 cm)
x2
x16
3" x 95-1/2" (7,6 x 217,2 cm)
x2
Metal Gable Drip Edge
x2 LBS.
x3 LBS.
x78 2" (5,1 cm)
x52 3" (7,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
x86 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x2
Transom Window x12
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x4
x1
1-1/4"
x2
Handle (locking)
with Screws
Gable Vent
x1
x20 2" (5,0 cm)
x10 1" (2,5 cm)
x10
x1
48" Metal Threshold
3/4" (1,9 cm)
Bagged separately / special coating
x8
x64 3/4" (1,9 cm)
x42 1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
x8 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x8
x2
3-1/2" (8,9 cm)
x8 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.

7
8"
(20,3 cm)
8"
(20,3 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
Leveling higher than 16" not recommended.
LEVELING MATERIALS
Gravel
2x4 Treated Lumber
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
Asphalt Shingles
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2 4 x 4 x 8' (10,1 x 10,1 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4x4.
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (28) 3" screws / exterior grade.
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
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.
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"

8
B
A
C
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.
• 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.
Caulk
Use treated lumber supplied in kit.
x1
AActual Size B CBuilding Size
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill
plate and concrete.
72" (182,9 cm) 65" (165,1 cm)6' x 8' (182,9 x 243,8 cm)6' x 8' (183 x 243,8 cm) 96" (243,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 243,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 6' (5 x 10 x 182,9 cm) Cut to (2) 2 x 4 x 65"
x2
x2
MUST be treated lumber.
MUST be treated lumber.
DOOR

9
16"
32"
48"
64"
80"
96"
69"
(40,6 cm)
(81,3 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(162,5 cm)
(203,2 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(175,3 cm)
72"
(182,9 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1
3" (7,6 cm) x28
Secure using two 3" nails at each mark.
Orient parts as shown on  at surface. Measure and mark each dimension from end of boards.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
Look for Stamp.
FLOOR FRAME
x7
2 x 4 x 69" (5 x 10 x 175,3 cm)
TREATED
x2
2 x 4 x 96" (5 x 10 x 244 cm)
TREATED
BEGIN
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
x28
3" (4,1 cm)
Nails
Flush
at ends
Flush
at ends
Center
on marks
You have  nished your  oor frame.
FINISH

10
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 120" (304,8 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. Move to 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 to the 4x4 runners at each point the frame
contacts the 4x4 runners.
See page 7 for the preferred  oor leveling method.
First, secure at ends with one fastener.
Second, secure at ends with one fastener.
120"
(304,8 cm)
120"
(304,8 cm)
Fig. A
DOOR
72"
(182,9 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)

11
BEGIN
1Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the 48" edge and corner ush to the outside of the oor frame.
Secure panel using using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
PARTS REQUIRED: x53 2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
Install panels with rough side up (painted grid lines).
Grid lines up
48 x 96"
(22 x 243,8 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
12" (30,5 cm)
96"
(243,8) cm)
DOOR
Flush
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x1

12
5/8 x 23-7/8 x 96"
(1,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1
PARTS REQUIRED:
FINISH
Your  oor panels are now installed.
5
x35
2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
23-7/8 x 96"
60,6 x 243,8 cm)
Attach the 23-7/8 x 96" panel with the 96" edge  ush to the installed panel.
Secure panel using using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Grid lines up
DOOR
12" (30,5 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
Flush

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LEFT WALL
FRONT WALL
RIGHT WALL
RIGHT WALL
BACK WALL
Check that 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.

14
68"
71"
24"
48"
72"
96"
(172,7 cm)
(180,3 cm)
(61 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(182,9 cm)
(243,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED: x40
3" (7,6 cm)
SIDE WALLS
UM x5
TP
TP
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
BEGIN
1Orient parts on edge on oor. Measure and mark.
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
- BUILD TWO IDENTICAL SIDE WALLS -
x10
2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
x4
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
3" (4,1 cm)
Nails
Flush
at ends
Flush
at ends
Center
on marks

15
PARTS REQUIRED: x180
2" (5,1 cm)
2Install 48 x 72" wall panels with primed side up as shown.
Secure panels to frame using 2" nails 6" apart along edges and 12" apart on inside of panel.
Repeat STEPS 1 - 2 to build your second side wall wall.
SIDE WALLS
48 x 72"
(121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
You have  nished building your left and right side walls.
FINISH
Carefully  ip the wall over.
BEGIN HERE
For squareness maintain  ush and
3/4" measurement along panel edges.
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Flush Flush
3/4"
GAUGE
BLOCK
Maintain
Flush
DOOR
48 x 72"
(121,9 x 182,9 cm)
48 x 72"
(121,9 x 182,9 cm)
12" (30,5 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
Primed
side up Panels will overhang
approximately 1" at bottom

16
x2
2 x 4 x 65" (5,1 x 10,2 x 165,1 cm)
TJA
68"71"
8 1/2"
32 1/2"
56 1/2"
65"
(172,7 cm)(180,3 cm)
(21,6 cm)
(82,5 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
(143,5 cm)
(165,1 cm)
BACK WALL
PARTS REQUIRED: x20 3" (7,6 cm)
UM x5
TJA
TJA
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
BEGIN
1Orient parts on edge on oor. Measure and mark.
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
x5
2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
Flush
at ends
Flush
at ends
Center
on marks

17
2Install back wall panels with primed side up as shown.
Secure panels to frame using 2" nails 6" apart along edges and 12" apart on inside of panel.
BACK WALL
PARTS REQUIRED: x101 2" (5,1 cm)
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
BEGIN HERE
For squareness maintain ush and
3/4" measurement along panel edges.
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
11-7/8 x 72"
(30,2 x 182,9 cm)
x2
Flush
Flush
48 x 72"
(121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x1
3/4"
GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4"
GAUGE
BLOCK
Maintain
Flush
Maintain
Flush
48"
(121,9 cm)
11-7/8"
(30,2 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
12" (30,5 cm)
11-7/8"
(30,2 cm)
Primed
side up
Approximately 1"
overhang

18
PARTS REQUIRED:
BACK WALL
CENTER CENTER
Center XL on back wall  ush to the edge of wall top plate and wall panels (Fig. A, B).
Secure nailer using (5) 1-1/2" nails spaced evenly.
Fig. B
Front wall
panel
XL
XL
x1 1 x 3 x 64" (2,5 x 7,6 x 162,5 cm)
XL
You have  nished building your back wall.
FINISH
Carefully  ip the back wall over.
DOOR
3
Flush
Wall Panel
XL
Fig. A
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
Nails
x5 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)