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KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96" x 72" (243,8 x 182,9 cm)
MODERN 8' x 6' (243,8 x 182,9 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL 02/07/202316903
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
• 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 10.
• CHECK ALL PARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 4-7.
• ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
You will need additional materials to complete your shed. See page 3 for required and optional materials and quantities.
***CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED***
- Order form and warranty at back of manual -
Call: 1-734-242-6900 email: [e-mail]
Three options for door trim.

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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
1/4" Drill Bit
3/8" Drill Bit
1/2" Drill Bit
#2 Philips Drive Bit
Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
Chalk Line
Nail Gun
• gun nails
Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
Pliers
Square or
Utility Knife
Shingle Blades
B C

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FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• A complete oor is supplied with this shed.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 10 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 8.
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):
x3 2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to: 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236,2 cm)
Standard 24" (61 cm) spacing
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
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.
PAINT FOR TRIM .......................... 2 Quarts
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
CAULK .............................................. 1 Tube
For windows and door track
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY YOU MUST USE THE FOLLOWING:
x1 BOXES
x3 BOXES
NAIL BOXES
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)

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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.
Treated lumber is stamped:
WALLS
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
FLOOR PANELS FLOOR
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
x2 2 x 3 x 27-11/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 60,2 cm)
LOA
x1 2 x 3 x 51-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 131,8 cm)
QXA
x8 2 x 3 x 45-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 114,9 cm)
ND
x2 2 x 3 x 69-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 177,5 cm)
ONB
x2 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm)
OV
x1 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
PT
x4 2 x 4 x 96-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 245,7 cm)
UXA
x2 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm)
TREATED
2 x 3 x 22-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 22,9 cm)
x2 TNB
x2 WFS 2 x 3 x 22-1/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 56 cm)
x3 2 x 3 x 4-1/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 10,3 cm)
IXB
x2 2 x 4 x 80-11/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 204,9cm)
RPY
NOTE: Panels are not stamped
x3 2 x 4 x 4-7/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 11,3 cm)
AFD
x2 TPC  2 x 4 x 96-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 245,7 cm)
x4 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
TREATED

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x2
x2
PARTS LIST
WALL PANELS
TRIM & FASCIA
x1
x1
x2
x2
x1
x1
x1
x1
NOTE: Panels are not stamped
NOTE: Wall & fascia trim parts are not stamped
x1 x1
x1 x1
x1
x2 x2 x1
3/8" x 32-7/16" x 72"
(1,0 x 82,4 x 182,9 cm)
3/8" x 23-7/8" x 96"
(1,0 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
3/8" x 32-7/16" x 48"
(1,0 x 82,4 x 121,9 cm)
3/8" x 32-7/16" x 48"
(1,0 x 82,4 x 121,9 cm)
3/8" x 32-7/16" x 72"
(1,0 x 82,4 x 182,9 cm)
3/8" x 48" x 72"
(1,0 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
3/8" x 23-9/16" x 48"
(1,0 x 59,8 x 121,9 cm)
3/8" x 48" x 96"
(1,0 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
3/8" x 4-7/8" x 28-1/2" (1,0 x 12,4 x 72,4 cm)
3/8" x 4-7/8" x 72" (1,0 x 12,4 x 182,9 cm)
3/8" x 4-7/8" x 80-7/8" (1,0 x 12,4 x 205,4 cm)
3/8" x 4-7/8" x 80-7/8" (1,0 x 12,4 x 205,4 cm)
3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68" (1,0 x 4,4 x 172,7 cm)
3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-3/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 173,2 cm)
3/8" x 1-3/4" x 68-3/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 173,2 cm)
3/8" x 1-3/4" x 76-9/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 194,5 cm)
3/8" x 1-3/4" x 76-9/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 194,5 cm)
3/8" x 1-3/4" x 76-9/16" (1,0 x 4,4 x 194,5 cm)

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WALL PANELS & DOOR
 1-1/4" x 95-1/2" (3,2 x 242,6 cm)
x3
x1
x1
x1
x1 x1
x1
x2
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x2
x8
PARTS LIST
DOORS
METAL TRIM / RAKE FLASHING
x2
not stamped
3/8" x 5-13/16" x 24" (1,0 x 14,8 x 61 cm)
3/8" x 5-13/16" x 75-3/4" (1,0 x 14,8 x 192,4 cm)
3/8" x 1-1/2" x 23-7/8" (1,0 x 3,8 x 60,6 cm)
3/8" x 1-1/2" x 76" (1,0 x 3,8 x 193 cm)
3/8" x 1-1/2" x 54-9/16" (1,0 x 3,8 x 138,6 cm)
3/8" x 3-1/2" x 10-3/4" (1,0 x 8,9 x 27,3 cm)
3/8" x 3-1/2" x 55-9/16" (1,0 x 8,9 x 141,1 cm)
3/8" x 3-1/2" x 55-9/16" (1,0 x 8,9 x 141,1 cm)
10-1/2" x 20-3/4" (26,7 x 52,7 cm)
3/8" x 3-1/2" x 18-5/8" (1,0 x 8,9 x 47,3 cm)
3/8" x 1-1/2" x 73-5/16" (1,0 x 3,8 x 192,4 cm)
SOFFIT TRIM
x2 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x8
OO
69" Door Stiffener (175,3 cm)
JSA
IFA
AIC
AIB
RIC
x1 48" Metal Threshold
3/4" (1,9 cm) x9
Bagged separately / special coating
x2
1" (2,5 cm)
x8

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FASTENER / HARDWARE BAG
NAIL BOXES
 2" (5,1 cm)
x3 Boxes
x2 Boxes
3" (7,6 cm)

x13

x32
3/4" (1,9 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
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.
#8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm)
x12 1" (2,5 cm)
ROOF PANELS
26" x 82-1/2" (66 x 209,6 cm)

3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
x2
 26" (66 cm)
x130
2" (5,1 cm)

8
A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
Cut (2) down to: 2 x 4 x 65" (5,1 x 10,2 x 165,1 cm)
Requires:
x4 MUST be treated lumber.
(182,9 cm)(243,8 cm x 182,9 cm) (165,1 cm)
8' x 6' (243,8 cm x 182,9 cm) (243,8 cm)
AActual Size B CBuilding Size
Caulkx1
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: 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
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between
sill plate and
concrete.
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.

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Floor A 11
Walls B 15
Roof Framing C 30 & 34
Front Overhang D 32
Soft E 35
Fascia F 36
Corner Trim G 37 & 47
Doors H 38
Roof Panels I 48
Rake Flashing J 54
A
J
B
B
B
B
C
G
G
I
H
F
D
E
Description Section Page
COMPONENT SECTION INDEX

10
• 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 8.
CONCRETE

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"
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.


FLOOR FRAME NOT INCLUDED
OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS

Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4 x 4 TREATED RUNNERS (Typical for 8' x 6' Kit)
MATERIAL REQUIRED
4 x 4 x 6' (10,2 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm) Treated Lumber
x2
x16 3" (7,6 cm)
Fasteners for Frame to 4 x 4.


Measurements to
centers of 4 x 4's.

• (2) screws at each connection to 4 x 4.
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)

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24-3/4"
48"
72"
93"
(62,9 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(182,9 cm)
(236,2 cm)
3/8"
(1,0 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
x16
x4
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
Center
on marks.
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.
BEGIN
Your oor frame is now complete.
FINISH
Flush Flush
Flush Flush

Nails

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FLOOR FRAMEFLOOR FRAME
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 a level to ensure the frame is level before installing 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.
After 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 10 for the preferred oor leveling method.

at ends with
one fastener.

at ends with
one fastener.

(304,8 cm)

(304,8 cm)
DOOR
OPTIONAL 4x4 RUNNERS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS SHED

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

Move to the opposite side. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever, move the
panel side-to-side until the corner is ush to the oor frame and (Fig. B).
Ensure 3/4" measurement on the frame.
Secure panel with (2) 2" nails in the corners.
2
BEGIN
1
4
3
Continue securing the panels with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panels.
Fig. A
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
x1

5/8" x 48" x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
Flush
FLOOR PANELS
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Fig. B
Flush
Flush
Flush
Install the  panel with the 48" edge and corner ush to the oor frame (Fig A).
Ensure 3/4" measurement on the frame. Secure panel with (2) 2" nails in the corners.
Install the  panel ush to installed panel and
ush to the oor frame.
Secure panel with (1) 2" nail in each corner.
DOOR
(2) Nails
(2) Nails
Install panels with the rough side facing up (painted grid lines).
5/8" x 23-7/8" x 96"
(1,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
Your oor is now assembled.
FINISH

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Front Wall
Back Wall
Left Wall
Right Wall

Re-level if needed.

• Organize your wall sections during sub-assembly
to avoid over-handling of the walls.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!

15
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
Build 2 identical side walls.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SIDE WALLS
BEGIN
1
Arrange ND and OV on at on oor.
Center parts and mark.
Secure with (2) 3" screws at an angle.
Predrill holes with 1/8" bit.
Arrange (2) ND on at on oor,
as shown.
Measure 1-1/4" from edge of OV
and mark at each side.
Place  panel over parts
and at measurement on OV.
Flush ND to OV and along edges
of panel.
Ensure lip edge of panel is on
OV.
Secure panel to 2x3 parts with
1-1/2" nails spaced 6" apart along
edges and 12" apart in panel
center.
ND
NDND
OV
2
Repeat steps to build the 2nd
side wall.
Flush
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x72
3" (7,6 cm)
x4
x6
2 x 3 x 45-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 114,9 cm)
ND
x2
2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm)
OV
34-1/2"
(87,6 cm)
34-1/2"
(87,6 cm)
CENTER

LIP EDGE
x2 48 x 72"
(121,9 x 182,9 cm )
Flush
6" (15,2 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
12" (30,5 cm)
FINISH
Your lower side walls are now constructed.
Do not nail
in grooves.
34-3/4"
(88,3 cm)

16
31"
(78,7 cm)
31"
(78,7 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,3 cm)
29-3/4"
(75,6 cm)
29-3/4"
(75,6 cm)
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x37
3" (7,6 cm)
x4
x2
2 x 3 x 45-1/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 114,9 cm)
ND
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
PT
x1 48 x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm )
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
BACK WALL PREASSEMBLIES
PARTS REQUIRED:
BEGIN
1
Arrange ND and PT on at on oor.
Center parts and mark.
Secure with (2) 3" screws at an angle.
Predrill all screw-holes with 1/8" bit.
Measure 1-1/4" from edge
of PT and mark at each side.
Place  panel over
parts and at measurement
on PT: 1-1/4".
Flush panel to ends of PT.
Ensure lip edge of panel is
on PT.
Check measurement to
center of each ND: (31").
Secure panel to 2x3 parts
with 1-1/2" nails spaced 6"
apart along edges and 12"
apart in panel center.
ND
TNB TNB
ND
LOWER WALL
ASSEMBLY
UPPER WALL
ASSEMBLY
PT
2
3
Flush
Flush Flush

LIP EDGE
6"
(15,2 cm)
12" (30,5 cm)
FINISH
Your lower and upper back wall sub-assemblies are now constructed.
Do not nail
in grooves.
2 x 3 x 22-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 22,9 cm)
x2 TNB
x1
3/8" x 23-7/8" x 96"
(1,0 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
Arrange (2) TNB on at
on oor.
Place  panel
(with primed side facing
up) over parts and at the
measurement of 1-1/4".
Flush TNB to panel edges.
Secure panel with 1-1/2"
nails spaced 6" apart
along edges

17
23-11/16"
48-3/8"
73-1/16"
96-3/4"
(60,2 cm)
(102,6 cm)
(185,6 cm)
(245,7 cm)
2-1/2" (6,3 cm)
3-1/2" (8,9 cm)
3/8"
(1,0 cm)
3/8"
(1,0 cm)
FRONT WALL UPPER FRAME
PARTS REQUIRED:
BEGIN
1Arrange parts on at-side on oor. Measure and mark.
Ensure prole angle of TPC is correct and ensure there is a 3/8" measurement at each end of TPC.
Secure with (2) 3" screws at an angle. Predrill all holes.
IXB x3
TPC
WFS WFS
LOA LOA
3" (7,6 cm)
x14
(7,6 cm)
Screws
TPC
Fig. A
 (1,0 cm)
Angled edge

x2
2 x 3 x 27-11/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 60,2 cm)
LOA
x2 WFS
2 x 3 x 22-1/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 56 cm)
x3
2 x 3 x 4-1/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 10,3 cm)
IXB
x2
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
TPC 

18
Arrange QXA and ONB on edge on oor.
Secure parts with (2) 3" nails at each connection.
This is the preassembled
door frame.
Carefully turn the preassembled
door frame over,
(reference TPC angle in Fig. B).
Verify that the prole angle of
TPC is correct (Fig. A).
Secure door frame to upper
wall assembly with 3" screws
at each connection shown.
Predrill all holes for 3"
screws with 1/8" bit.
Ensure the 30-3/16"
measurement to WFS.
3" (7,6 cm)
x7
FRONT WALL FRAME PREASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED:
2
3
4
Your front wall frame is now assembled.
FINISH
3" (7,6 cm)
x4
x1
2 x 3 x 51-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 131,8 cm)
QXA
x2
2 x 3 x 69-7/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 177,5 cm)
ONB
QXA
ONB ONB
(7,6 cm)
Nails
Flush Flush

TPC
Fig. A
Angled
edge
WFS WFS
(7,6 cm)
Screws
30-3/16"
(76,7 cm)
30-3/16"
(76,7 cm)
Flush Flush
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
TPC
Fig. B
Angled
edge
Flush side
UP
Turn over