Backyard Products Heartland VALUE Series User manual

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02/17/2011
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 120 x 116-5/8" (305 x 296 cm)
RAINIER 10' x 10' (305 x 305 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
VALUE SERIES
16727
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 speciÞc 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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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 Þnished 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 ..................... 30 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 145 Sq. Ft. of roof area.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.........1/4 Lb
For rooÞng 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 ßoor system.
• It does not include ANY leveling materials.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 8 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your
ßoor, as this will vary depending on your speciÞc site.
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................ 6 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.... 3 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 ßoor has been designed for general use. Depending on your speciÞc use you may want to construct a
heavy duty ßoor frame by adding additional ßoor 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

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
FLOORDOOR RAFTERSTRIM WALLSLOFT
Part identiÞcation
is stamped on some parts.
• Check these locations for part stamp.
Treated lumber is stamped:
x1
x2
x1
x8
x4
x4
x8
x4
x2
x4
2 x 3 x 68-3/4 " (5 x 7,6 x 174,6 cm)
2 x 3 x 70-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 178 cm)
2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
2 x 3 x 48" (5 x 7,6 x 122 cm)
2 x 3 x 46-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 117 cm)
x4 2 x 4 x 72" (5 x 10 x 183 cm)
x4 2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm)
x6 2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5 x 10 x 227 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x6 2 x 4 x 21" (5 x 10 x 53 cm)
2 x 3 x 22-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 57 cm)
2 x 3 x 45" (5 x 7,6 x 114,3 cm)
LV
CO
NH
NC
NK
OU
OZ
ZJ
OO
PR
PT
KP
Treated lumber
is stamped:
Pre-assembled
x1
x1
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) GAUGE BLOCK FOR 3/4" (1,9 CM) MEASUREMENT.
2 x 3 x 25" (5 x 7,6 x 63,5 cm)
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
x2
x1
1 x 4 x 96" (2,5 x 10 x 244 cm)
PW
x4 2 x 4 x 27-1/2" (5 x 10 x 70 cm)
SU
x2 2 x 4 x 59-3/4" (5 x 10 x 152 cm)
VU
x4 2 x 4 x 92" (5 x 10 x 234 cm)
HQ
x2 1 x 3 x 94-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
PF
x4 2 x 3 x 41" (5 x 7,6 x 104 cm)
PD
x4 2 x 3 x 45-1/8" (5 x 7,6 x 115 cm)
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)
x4 2 x 3 x 72-5/8" (5 x 7,6 x 184,5 cm)
OB
x8 6 x 24" (15 x 61 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)
TREATED
TREATED
TREATED
TREATED
RS RS
GAA

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PANEL PARTS LIST
FLOOR PANELSROOF PANELS LOFT
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped with part identiÞcation.
Floor panels are
5/8" (1,6 cm) thick.
Loft panel is
7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
Roof panels are
7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
7/16 x 45-1/8 x 96"
(1,1 x 115 x 244 cm)
5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8"
(1,6 x 113 x 235 cm)
7/16 x 41-7/8 x 96"
(1,1 x 106 x 244 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)
7/16 x 23-7/8 x 45-1/8"
(1,1 x 61 x 115 cm)
5/8 x 23-7/8 x 23-7/8"
(1,6 x 61 x 61cm)
7/16 x 48 x 96"
(1,1 x 122 x 244 cm)
7/16 x 23-7/8 x 41-7/8"
(1,1 x 61 x 106 cm)
x1
x1
x1
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x1

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x1
RIGHT DOOR
x1
LEFT DOOR
x2
3/8 x 48 x 96"
(1 x 122 x 244 cm)
x2
3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 61 x 183 cm)
x4
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 122 x 183 cm)
WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST
NAIL BOXES (Shown Actual Size)
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG (Shown Actual Size)
DOOR HARDWARE (Not Actual Size)
x1 x1
x2x2
3/4" (1,9 cm)3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm)
x2 x2
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
x3
x6
BOXES
BOXES
2" (5,0 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
1-1/4" (3,2)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x18
x57
x84
x50
x28
NOTE: Panels have
a primed side.
Bagged seperately / special coating
64" Metal Threshold
x1 x1 x1
x4 x7 x11

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1. Sub-assembled doors.
2. 2x3 wall studs have been engineered to support roof load and to meet demanding wind loads.
3. Sidewall top and bottom plates tie wall studs together and provide nailing support for top and bottom edge of siding.
4. Rafters line up over wall studs to effectively transfer roof load to the ßoor and eliminate need for double top plate.
Oversized wood gussets at peak provide a strong connection for rafter halves.
5. Treated siding overhangs the wall framing and ßoor to keep the elements out.
6. Collar ties and storage loft tie sidewalls together to prevent spreading under heavy roof loads.
7. Corner studs & end rafters are positioned to the outside of the siding where they serve the dual purpose of framing and trim.
8. The EZ Frame design transfers the roof load to the side walls allowing for reduced framing at the front and back wall.
9. Includes treated ßoor frame and sturdy Oriented Strand Board (OSB) ßoor deck.
All of our buildings have been engineered to withstand demanding wind and snow loads.
If you live in an area with extreme wind/snow load requirement, contact
us and we can assist with engineering to meet your local codes.
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8
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2
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BUILDING ANATOMY
This building has been designed using our patented EZ Frame construction method.
EZ Frame is a unique construction method which has been engineered to use fewer
framing members. This reduces assembly time and cost by as much as 30% compared to
conventional construction methods. EZ Frame patent no. 5,666,766

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FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
There are multiple ways to level your ßoor 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 ßoor. 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
A B 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 ßat 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 ßoor sections.
Section 1
Section 2
Offset Seam
Toenail
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.

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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 ßat 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
DOOR
Section 1
Section 2
Offset Seam
Offset Seam
Flush
at ends.

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Put both ßoor sections together and attach as shown using 3" nails.
5
You have Þnished your ßoor 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
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FINISH
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LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME
Before attaching ßoor decking, it is important to level and square the ßoor frame.
A level and square ßoor frame is required to correctly construct your shed.
BEGIN
2
3
4
1
Use level and check the frame is level before applying ßoor 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 ßoor frame is level and square fasten the frame at each point the frame contacts the 4x4
runners.
See page 8 for the preferred ßoor leveling method.
DOOR
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

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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 ßush to the ßoor 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 ßush to the ßoor 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 ßoor 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
DOOR
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 ßoor frame is square by measuring diagonally across the frame corners. If the measurements are
the same your ßoor frame is square. The measurement will be approximately 167-3/8" (425 cm) (Fig. C).

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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).
4
You have Þnished Installing your ßoor 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
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FINISH
6
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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I M P O R T A N T !
Check the ßoor frame is level after installing ßoor panels. Re-level if needed.
• The ßoor should be used as a level work surface for wall construction.
• Organize your wall sections during subassembly
to avoid over-handling of the walls.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
DOOR
SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL
FRONTWALL
BACKWALL
DOOR

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Use NK as a guide to locate PR. (Do not nail.)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
96"
(244 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
48"
(122 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 ßoor as shown.
Nail using two 3" nails at each connection.2
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BEGIN
3" (7,6 cm) x6
2 x 3 x 48" (5 x 7,6 x 122 cm)
2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
PT PT
NK
PR
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
x1
x2
BACK WALL FRAME
(2) 3" (7,6 cm) Nails
NK
PR
PT
DOOR
HINT:

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48-3/4"
(124 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
48-3/4"
(124 cm)
45"
(114 cm)
Orient parts on edge on ßoor as shown.
Nail using two 3" nails at each connection and two 3" screws at middle connection.
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4
FINISH
5You have Þnished building your back wall frame.
Flush Flush
(2) 3"
(7,6 cm)
Nails
PARTS REQUIRED:
2 x 3 x 45" (5 x 7,6 x 114,3 cm)
2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
x1
x1
PR
NC
3" (7,6 cm) x6
BACK WALL FRAME
NC
PR
3" (7,6 cm) x2
DOOR
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Screws
(2) 3" (7,6 cm) Nails

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3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
2" (5 cm) x44
Place panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up.
Note: Orient square and lip edges as shown.
BEGIN
PARTS REQUIRED:
3/8 x 48 x 96"
(1 x 122 x 244 cm)
Use a 2x3" for support.
Use a 3/4" gauge block at edges of panel.
3
2
1
x1
Install with primed
side facing up.
LIP EDGE
SQUARE
EDGE
3/4"
GAUGE
BLOCK
BACK WALL PANELS
For squareness maintain
3/4" measurement along
panel edges.
Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. .
12" (30,5 cm)
6" (15 cm)
DOOR
Do not nail
in groove.
3/4" Gauge Block