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ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 120 x 116-5/8" (305 x 296 cm)
PRINCETON 10' x 10' (305 x 305 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
MARCO SERIES
16757
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Call: 1-800-221-1849 email: [e-mail]
•BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS
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.•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 - 5. 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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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

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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 50 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 112 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.
• This shed kit includes a complete wood oor frame system. It does not include any oor panels.
• See page 6 for the additional Áoor panel sizes and quantities required.
• This shed kit does not include ANY leveling materials.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 7 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your
Áoor, as this will vary depending on your speciÀc site.
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................ 5 Bundles
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 2 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 3 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):
x5
x1
x40
2 x 4 x 10' (5 x 10 x 305 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to (5) 2 x 4 x 21" (5 x 10 x 53,3 cm)
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 244 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to (5) 2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5 x 10 x 227 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 24" (61 cm) spacing

2 x 4 x 65-7/8" (5 x 10 x 167 cm)
6 x 24" (15 x 61 cm)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
FLOORDOOR TRUSSTRIM WALL
Treated lumber is stamped:
x8
x4
x4
x6
x6
ZJ
OO
x8
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
x2
x1 5/8 x 3 x 72" (1,6 x 7,6 x 183 cm)
2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm)
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)
2 x 4 x 72" (5 x 10 x 183 cm)
2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm)
2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5 x 10 x 227 cm)
2 x 4 x 21" (5 x 10 x 53 cm)
x1 2 x 3 x 22-1/8" (5 x 7,6 x 56 cm)
LT
x4 2 x 3 x 72" (5 x 7,6 x 183 cm)
OY
x2 7/16 x 2-1/2 x 73-1/2" (1,1 x 6,3 x 187 cm)
x2 2 x 3 x 70-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 178,4)
OZ
x8 2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3)
OV
x4 2 x 3 x 77" (5 x 7,6 x 196 cm)
PB
x2 2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
PR
CV
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm)
x5
1 x 3 x 23-1/4" (2,5 x 7,6 x 59 cm)
x2 DN
2 x 3 x 54-5/16" (5 x 7,6 x 138 cm)
x4 CD
1 x 3 x 95-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 242,5 cm)
x2 BS
x4
x4 1 x 3 x 8-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 21,6 cm)
2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm)
x4 NH
Part identication
is stamped on some parts.
• Check these locations for part stamp.
RS RS
Treated lumber is
stamped:
GAA
GBZ
4
ONE USED AS A GAUGE BLOCK FOR 3/4" (1,9 CM) MEASUREMENT.
3/4 x 6-1/4 x 11-7/8" (1,9 x 15,8 x 30 cm) RIGHT PAINTED RED
LEFT PAINTED GREEN
3/4"
(1,9 cm)

WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST
ROOF PANELS
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG (Shown Actual Size)
NAIL BOXES (Shown Actual Size)
SOFFIT PANELS
3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm)
x24
x49
x36
x126
x55
x1 x1
x4 x7
3" (7,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
x2 BOXES
x4 BOXES
x2
3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 61 x 183 cm)
x2 x2x4
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 122 x 183 cm)
x1 x1
x1x1
x1
RIGHT DOOR
x2 x2
x2 x2
19" x 96"
(48 x 244 cm)
23-7/8 x 19"
(61 x 48 cm)
48" x 96"
(122 x 244 cm)
23-7/8 x 48"
(61 x 122 cm)
x1
LEFT DOOR
x2 3/8 x 5 x 21-1/4" (0,9 x 12,7 x 54 cm)
x2 3/8 x 5 x 96" (0,9 x 12,7 x 244 cm)
5
Roof panels are
7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
DOOR HARDWARE (Not Actual Size)

x1
x1
x1
x2
x1
23-7/8 x 92-5/8" (61 x 235,3 cm)
23-7/8 x 96" (61 x 244 cm)
48 x 92-5/8" (122 x 235,3 cm)
23-7/8 x 23-7/8" (61 x 61 cm)
6
FLOOR PANELS (Not Included)
You will need oor panels and nails to complete your oor. -Floor panel sizes and
quantities are shown below.
NOTE: Use a minimum of 5/8" (1,6 cm) oriented strand board (OSB).
1 lb. of 2" (5,0 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails
2" (5,0 cm)
NOTES

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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
8"
(20,3 cm)
8"
(20,3 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
42-1/4"
(107 cm)
42-1/4"
(107 cm)
Support seam.
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
x4 4" x 4" x 10' (10 x 10 x 305 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (48) 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
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"

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CONCRETE FOUNDATION
Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden oor. If you choose to install your kit
on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
A
BC
4"
(10 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
AB CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
• A treated 2 x 4" (5 x 10 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 x 10 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
120" (305 cm) 109-5/8" (278 cm)10'x 9'-8-5/8" (305 x 296 cm)10'x 10' (305 x 305 cm) 116-5/8" (296 cm)
NOTES
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill plate
and concrete.
2 x 4 x10' (5 x 10 x 305 cm)
Requires:
x4 MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x1
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.

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2
1
3" (7,6 cm) x28
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
Orient parts as shown on at surface. Measure and mark each
dimension from end of boards.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Flush
at ends.
Center on
marks.
Offset Seam
48"
(122 cm)
21"
(53 cm)
24"
(61 cm) 1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
120"
(305 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
72"
(183 cm)
96"
(244 cm)
72"
(183 cm)
x2
x2
x6
NOTE:
Look for Stamp.
FLOOR FRAME
2 x 4 x 21" (5 x 10 x 53 cm)
2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm)
2 x 4 x 72" (5 x 10 x 183 cm)
Angle
Nails
TREATED
TREATED
TREATED
DOOR
BEGIN You will build two oor sections.
Section 1
Section 2
Offset Seam
Toenail
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.

10
DOOR
3
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
4
PARTS REQUIRED:
x2
x6
x2
92-5/8"
(235 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
72"
(183 cm)
Toenailing
89-1/2"
(227 cm)
Orient parts as shown on at surface. Measure and mark from
end of boards.
NOTE:
Look for Stamp.
FLOOR FRAME
3" (7,6 cm) x28
2 x 4 x 72" (5 x 10 x 183 cm) Treated Wood
2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5 x 10 x 227 cm) Treated Wood
2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm) Treated Wood
Center
on marks.
Center
on marks.
120"
(305 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
72"
(183 cm)
96"
(244 cm)
TREATED
TREATED
TREATED
Section 1
Section 2
Offset Seam
Offset Seam
Flush
at ends.

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Put both oor sections together and attach as shown using 3" nails.
5
You have nished your oor frame. Proceed to level and square frame.
FLOOR FRAME
3" (7,6 cm) x40
DOOR
Flush
120"
(305 cm)
116-5/8"
(296 cm)
(4) Nails per side,
stagger pattern.
FINISH
6
FINISH
5
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 167-3/8" (425 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.
First, secure at ends with
one fastener.
Second, secure at ends
with one fastener.
DOOR
167-3/8"
(425 cm)
167-3/8"
(425 cm)
Fig. A
DOOR

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Attach the 48 x 92-5/8" 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
4Continue 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.
5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8"
(1,6 x 122 x 235 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
Ensure your Áoor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame.
120"
(305 cm)
92-5/8"
(235 cm)
12" (30,5 cm) inside panel.
6" (15 cm) edges of panel.
48"
(122 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
x1
Flush
Flush
Grid lines UP
2" (5 cm) x55
Fig. C
DOOR
167-3/8"
(425 cm)
167-3/8"
(425 cm)
(2) Nails
Flush
Fig. A
Flush
at top
corner
edge.
Fig. B
(2) Nails
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Approximately
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
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 167-3/8" (425 cm) (Fig. C).
DOOR
FLOOR PANELS NOT INCLUDED.
SEE PAGE 6 FOR PANEL SIZES
AND QUANTITIES.

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Use a chalk line or grid lines on panels for 2" nails 6" apart on edges
and 12" apart inside panel. .
5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8"
(1,6 x 122 x 235 cm)
Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines).
5
You have nished Installing your oor panels.
PARTS REQUIRED: x1
x1
x1
x1
5/8 x 23-7/8 x 23-7/8"
(1,6 x 61 x 61 cm)
5/8 x 23-7/8 x 92-5/8"
(1,6 x 61 x 235 cm) 5/8 x 23-7/8 x 96"
(1,6 x 61 x 244 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
6
FINISH
7
2" (5 cm) x154
92-5/8"
(235 cm)
116-5/8"
(296 cm)
120"
(305 cm)
96"
(244 cm) 23-7/8"
(60,6 cm)
23-7/8"
(61 cm)
23-7/8"
(61 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
Flush
Grid lines UP.
12" (30,5 cm)
6" (15 cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
DOOR

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IMPORTANT!
Check the Áoor frame is level after installing Áoor panels. Re-level if needed.
• The Áoor should 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

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RAFTER ASSEMBLY JIG
125"
(317,5 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
3/4 x 3 x 5" (1,9 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm)
x2
FINISH
4
Build a Jig to ensure all Rafters are assembled the same.
Mark a straight line on the Floor from corner to corner.
Screw blocks in place to measurement shown.
Make sure blocks are square and at 125" (317,5 cm)
You have nished building a Rafter Jig.
2
3
BEGIN
¸
1
1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x8
Chalk Line
Square
(2) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
Screws per block
Flush Flush
3/4 x 3 x 8-1/2" (1,9 x 7,6 x 21,6 cm)
x2
DOOR
GAA
GBZ
GAA GAA GBZ
GBZ

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DOOR
125"
(317,5 cm)
1/4" (6 mm)
Gap
Gusset
Glue
RAFTERS
2" (5 cm) x96
FINISH
6
Rafters should touch at peak. Apply glue on gusset and place on rafters.
Nail gusset onto rafter using 2" nails, staggered, as shown.
Repeat steps 1-4 to build three more assemblies.
Flip over rafter assembly and glue and nail gusset to back side.
Unscrew jig and save blocks. Set aside rafters and proceed to building your back wall.
Use Jig to assemble Rafters.
Contact at
peak.
5
4
2
3
BEGIN
¸
1
PARTS REQUIRED:
2 x 4 x 65-7/8" (5 x 10 x 167 cm)
6 x 24" (15 x 61 cm)
x8
x8
CV
Place two rafter halves CV on oor jig. You will assemble (4) rafters.

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Use NH as a guide to locate PB. (Do not nail.)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
77"
(176 cm)
46-1/4"
(117,5 cm)
46-1/4"
(117,5 cm)
48-3/4"
(124 cm)
48-3/4"
(124 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
94-1/2"
(240 cm)
Orient parts on edge on oor as shown.
Nail using two 3" nails at each connection.
2
1
BEGIN
3" (7,6 cm) x6
PB PB
NH
PR
PARTS REQUIRED:
BACK WALL FRAME
3" (7,6 cm) Nails
DOOR
HINT:
2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm)
2 x 3 x 77" (5 x 7,6 x 196 cm)
2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
x1
x2
x1
NH
PB
PR

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Orient parts on edge on oor as shown.
Use two 3" screws at middle connection.
3
4
FINISH
5You have nished building your back wall frame.
PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) x2
BACK WALL FRAME
DOOR
2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117,5 cm)
x1 NH
46-1/4"
(117,5 cm)
1-1/2
(3,8 cm)
48-3/4"
(124 cm)
48-3/4"
(124 cm)
NH
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Screws