Forest garden FRA46 User manual

RETREAT
SHED
4'x6' (FRA46) & 5'x8' (FRA58)
Issue: 0121
Forest Garden Ltd | Unit 288 | Oak Drive | Hartlebury Trading Estate | Hartlebury | Worcestershire | Dy10 4JB
Technical Helpline: 0333 7777 089 8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
4' x 6' Retreat Shed (FRA46)
5' x 8' Retreat Shed (FRA58)

MUST PRE DRILL
INFORMATION
- This product must be built on a solid level base.
- The roof of this building is not a load bearing structure.
- Please keep all plastic bags and small parts away from children
- Timber is a natural material. It will shrink and swell as a result of varying moisture content.
- Due to the nature of the material the doors may need some trimming for a neater fit.
Important : Assembly
of this shed requires a
minimum of two adults.
BATTEN 1 (45452548PMPPT)
Size: 45x45x2548mm ANGLED
Qty: 2
BATTEN 2 (70122548PPT)
Size: 70x12x2548mm
Qty: 2
BATTEN 3 (70251680P)
Size: 70x25x1680mm
Qty: 4
BATTEN 4 (121121350PAII45)
Size: 121x12x1350mm ANGLED
Qty: 4
PANEL 1 (TG58FL)
Size: 1179x1455mm
Qty: 2
PANEL 2 (POA8PS)
Size: 2268x1710mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 3 (POA58WS)
Size: 2268x1710mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 4 (POA5DE)
Size: 2393x1455mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 5 (POA5PE)
Size: 2393x1455mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 6(POA58RFLH)
Size: 2548x1170mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 7 (POA58RFRH)
Size: 2548x1170mm
Qty: 1
Fixing Pack: FRA58FP
Cranked Hinge
Qty 4
Door Hinge
Qty 3
Handle Set(&Spindle)
Qty 1
Mortice Lock
Qty 1
Casement Stay
Qty 2
50mm Screw Qty 40
35mm Nails Qty 20
25mm Screw Qty 36
40mm Screw Qty 8
30mm Screw Qty 42
Striking Plate
Qty 1
DOOR (POAD)
Size: 650x1739mm
Qty: 1
WINDOW (POAW)
Size: 244x658mm
Qty: 4
Pozi Drive Screwdriver
Tools needed (Not supplied)
Tape Measure
Hammer
Drill
60mm Screw Qty 8
Chisel
PANEL 1 (TP64FL)
Size: 1755x1165mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 2 (POA6PS)
Size: 1665x1710mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 3 (POA6WS)
Size: 1665x1710mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 4 (POA4DE)
Size: 2248x1165mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 5 (POA4PE)
Size: 2248x1165mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 6 (FPA46RFLH)
Size: 1945x970mm
Qty: 1
PANEL 7 (FPA46RFRH)
Size: 1905x970mm
Qty: 1
Please check all parts prior to assembly
Assembly of damaged parts may be deemed to be acceptance and this may affect the remedies you are entitled to.
If the product is not constructed in accordance with the instructions, or is altered in any way (e.g. painted), the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage
BATTEN 1 (45451905PMPPT)
Size: 45x45x1905mm ANGLED
Qty: 2
BATTEN 2 (70121905PPT)
Size: 70x12x1905mm
Qty: 2
BATTEN 3 (70251680P)
Size: 70x25x1680mm
Qty: 4
BATTEN 4 (121121165PAII45)
Size: 121x12x1165mm ANGLED
Qty: 4
DOOR (POAD)
Size: 650x1739mm
Qty: 1
WINDOW (POAW)
Size: 244x658mm
Qty: 2
FRA46 (Parts List) FRA58 (Parts List)

PANEL 3
Window Panel
Step 3
Step 4
SCREW MUST GO TROUGH FLOOR PANEL
AND INTO THE BATTENS OF FLOOR PANEL
MUST PRE DRILL
INSIDE VIEW
DETAIL A
OVER-
LAPPING
3x
50mm
Screws Connect
Walls
2x
50mm
Screws
Into
Floor
Connect
Walls
3x
50mm
Screws
Connect
Walls
3x
50mm
Screws
2x
50mm
Screws
Into
Floor
A
PANEL 5
Back Panel
PANEL 4
Door Panel
3x
30mm
Screws
3x
30mm
Screws
3x
30mm
Screws
3x
30mm
Screws BATTEN 3
Cover Strip
BATTEN 3
Cover Strip
BATTEN 3
Cover Strip
BATTEN 3
Cover Strip
Step 5
SLIDE
UP
SLIDE
UP
DROPS
INTO PLACE
PANEL 7 (Right)
Roof Sheet
PANEL 6 (Left)
Roof Sheet
NO
Screws
PANEL 1
Floor
PANEL 1
Floor
PLACE
IN
LOCATION
MUST PRE DRILL
Step 1 Step 2
INSTRUCTIONS
PANEL 2
Side Panel
PANEL 5
Back Panel
3x
50mm
Screws Connect
Walls
2x
50mm
Screws
Into
Floor
2x
50mm
Screws
Into
Floor
PLEASE NOTE
The 4' x 6' retreat shed will
only have one floor to
place in a sensible
location.

Step 7
Step 9 PLEASE NOTE - WINDOWS
CEDAR SHINGLES ROOF 10mm x 19mm
Stainless steel
staples should be
19mm from the
edge of the shingles
and 38mm above
the butts of the
course.
Alternative courses
should
4x
35mm
Nails
4x
35mm
Nails
BATTEN 2
Side Fascia
BATTEN 2
Side Fascia
Step 8
3x
35mm
Nails
3x
35mm
Nails 3x
35mm
Nails
3x
35mm
Nails
BATTEN 4
Fascia
BATTEN 4
Fascia
BATTEN 4
Fascia
BATTEN 4
Fascia
Step 6 Step 7
3x
50mm
Screws
3x
50mm
Screws
INTO
WALLS
3x
50mm
Screws
3x
50mm
Screws
INTO
WALLS
ROOF
CENTRAL
4x
50mm
Screws
4x
50mm
Screws
INTO
ROOF
INTO
ROOF
INTO
WALLS
INTO
WALLS
BATTEN 1
Roof Support Strip
Check
Side
BATTEN 1
BATTEN 1
Roof Support Strip
The windows will already be hinged into place - one window side hinged & the other top hinged.
The casement stay will need to be fixed with 25mm screws.
PLEASE NOTE
Once the fascias are fixed,
the nail holes will need to
be filled with filler &
touched up with the paint
provided.
2x
25mm
Screws
2x
25mm
Screws
CASEMENT
STAY
2x
25mm
Screws
SIDE HINGED TOP HINGED
FIXED FRAMES
FRA58 - 4 WINDOWS
FRA46 - 2 WINDOWS
TOP HINGED
SIDE HINGED
The 5' x 8' retreat shed will
have the 2 central windows
fixed with 60mm screws -
through the panel framework
into the window frame. 2 at
the top & 2 at the bottom.
Window Packers will be used
to evenly space the windows
into the frames.
THE ROOF OF THIS BUILDING IS NOT A LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE

3x
20mm
Screws
3x
20mm
Screws
3x
20mm
Screws
Smaller
Part
3x
25mm
Screws
Smaller
Part
3x
25mm
Screws
Smaller
Part
3x
25mm
Screws
The door will be left side
hung on the both 4' x 6' &
5' x 8' retreat sheds. This
has become the only option.
The striking plate
will be pre-
assembled with
the pre-made
router made in the
timber framework
& screwed into
place.
CARE & ATTENTION
MOVEMENT, TWISTING AND WARPING
Wood contains a natural level of moisture so decreasing humidity levels in the surrounding air may cause panels to change their
shape as the porous fibres shrink. This can be exaggerated during prolonged periods of dry weather. Movement and gaps in
timber products are normal in most cases the wood will revert to its original form once the high temperatures subside and there is
more moisture content in the air. Similarly, in the winter months, the opposite may occur with the wood swelling.
EXPANSION, CONTRACTION, SPLITS & CRACKS
All timber will expand and contract according to its environment. As a result of this expansion and contraction, it is very common to
see splits and cracks developing in the wood. Splits are common during the Spring and Summer months as the wood begins to dry
out. The outer surface dries first and contracts, contracting over a still expanded core of the wood. The result of this is that splits
and cracks appear along the grain of the wood. These splits are not a fault and do not affect the structural integrity of a product.
To help you get the most out of our products it's useful to know a little more about the properties of timber, what's normal and how your shed may behave as
the seasons change. Wood is an extremely durable material for construction but as a natural product when used outdoors it is susceptible to changes in the
environment.
THINGS THAT YOU MIGHT SEE IN YOUR PRODUCT
MOULD & BLUE STAIN
Mould is a surface-dwelling fungus that feeds on nutrients and debris contained in the surface cells of timber. The most common
problems associated with mould are discolouration of the timber and an increase in permeability of the timber. Blue stain is part of
the same family but penetrates deeper into the surface layers of the timber. It stains the timber a dark blue colour, whereas mould
is usually black. These do not cause the timber to rot. Keep the building well ventilated to avoid mould.
MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY
Modern paint systems are flexible and resistant to direct weathering, but will begin to degrade when sunlight (UV) starts to degrade the lignin in the timber
surface.
APPLICATION
As a minimum maintenance, you are required to re-apply the paint at a minimum of 6 years to provide enough protection for your
shed and increase its longevity with the change in seasons and timber overtime. Depending on weather conditions and location the
paint will not need to be re-applied until every 10 years. However, we recommend the minimum of 6 years. The top tips will also
help maintain the sheds condition.
STRIKING PLATE
PLEASE NOTE - DOOR
The mortice lock & handles will be pre-assembled with the pre-
made router made in the timber framework & screwed into place.
The hinges will be attached to the door panel framework, pre-
assembled also.

8 TOP TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR SHED IS FULLY WATERPROOF
1. MAKE SURE YOU POSITION YOUR SHED IN THE BEST LOCATION IN YOUR GARDEN
Avoid areas where water pools and that isn't constantly wet. Position away from trees and cut back any overhanging foliage which can cause moisture
to be trapped against shed walls and debris to collect on the roof.
2. RAISE YOUR SHED OFF THE GROUND
Ideally any concrete base should be the same footprint as the shed to allow surface water to run off without pooling, a timber shed base can also be
used. Raise 50mm above ground level.
3. SEAL THE B ASE
We recommend a treatment containing wax or oil, paint the bearers that come into contact with the ground to prevent moisture coming up.
4. USE AN END-GRAIN PROTECTOR
To protect corners and panel joins an end grain treatment can be applied.
5. SEAL THE PANELS & WINDOWS
Use a flexible silicon sealant around windows to prevent water ingress. This can also be used where 2 sections of the shed joint together. Apply
internally.
6. CONSIDER ADDING GUTTERS
Adding guttering around the fascia of the shed will redirect rain water away from the shed's foundation.
7. KEEP VENTILATED
Good airflow around the perimeter of the shed and regular ventilation inside the shed will help prevent mould and mildew.
8. CONSIDER A WEATHERPROOFING STAIN OR CLEAR TREATMENT
We recommend you paint your garden shed with a weatherproofing treatment at least once a year. This will help maintain the wood, stabilise timber
movement and help prolong the life of your garden shed.