Forest Timberdale WORKSHOPS DOUBLE DOOR 8x10 User manual

Thank you for purchasing your T&G Timberdale shed from Forest Garden.
No matter what size garden, a shed is the most practical of garden structures.
SHED INSTRUCTIONS
WORKSHOPS DOUBLE DOOR (8x10, 8x12)
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Timber Base
Self-constructed/
Buy pre-made
Concrete
Concrete surface/
Concrete slabs
Pro Shed Base
Interlocking
eco-friendly base
Loose Soil
A base of soil or
grass only
Broken Slabs/Gaps
Uneven slab sizes
with no cement
Tape Measure Sharp Knife Pozidrive
Screwdriver
Drill & 2-16mm
Drill Bits
Hammer Ladder Spirit Level
REMINDER
Always pre-drill before
screwing.
IMPORTANT
Assembly requires 2+
adults.
Before You Start..
Please read through these instructions to familiarise yourself with your shed. We recommend that you
check all the components and xings. Your xings can be found on page 5 and your parts list can be
found packed separately within your shed.
All our sheds are constructed in the same way, they simply come with different components depending
on the type of shed you have. We have sent you a generic xing pack to suit the shed range.
It is vital that you build your new shed on a solid, level base. Timber or Plastic Shed Bases are ideal, as is
solid concrete or concrete slabs.
We recommend using the following tools (not supplied):
If you have an existing base and think it is suitable for your new shed to be sited on, it is important you
check that it is level and does not deviate by any more than 15mm from edge to edge. If this is not the
case the building will twist, causing gaps to appear in the sections and the roof, doors, and windows to
misalign.
There is more information on base preparation on our website www.forestgarden.co.uk
We recommend getting everything aligned properly before screwing together and that the screw holes
are pre-drilled at this stage to avoid splitting the timber. We do not provide pre-drilled holes due to
the nature of expanding and shrinking timber, which can cause pre-drilled holes to misalign.
Please keep plastic bags and small parts away from children.
Check and tighten all the xings applied to this product on a regular basis.
Tools Required
Base Preparation

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Movement, Twisting & 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 bres 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 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 rst 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 wood. These splits are not a fault and do not affect the structural integrity of a product.
Mould & Blue Stain
Mould is a surface-dwelling fungus that feeds on the nutrients and debris contained in the surface cells of timber. The most
common problems associated with mould are discoloured 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, whereas mould is
usually black. These do not cause the timber to rot. Keep the building well ventilated to avoid mould.
Care & Attention
To help you get the most out of our products it is useful to know a little more about the properties of timber,
what is 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.
Position Your Shed In The Best Location In Your Garden
Avoid areas where water pools and which are constantly wet. Position away from trees and cut back any overhanging foliage which can
cause moisture to be trapped against the walls and debris to collect on the roof.
1
Raise Your Shed O 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 base can
also be used. Raise your shed 50mm above ground level.
2
Seal The Bearers
If using a wooden base, we recommend treating it with a treatment containing wax or oil. Also coat the bearers that meet the ground to
prevent moisture rising.
3
Use An End Grain Protector
To protect the corners and panel joins, an end grain protector can be applied.
4
Seal The Panels & Windows
Use a exible silicone sealant around windows to prevent water ingress. This can also be used where two sections of the shed join
together. Apply internally.
5
Consider Adding Gutters
Adding guttering around the fascia of the shed will redirect rainwater away from the shed’s foundation.
6
Keep Ventilated
Good airow around the perimeter of the shed and regular ventilation inside the shed will help prevent mould and mildew.
7
Consider A Water Sealant
You may want to consider painting your shed with a water sealant at least once a year. This will help reduce the risk of water ingress. We
would recommend using ‘Bostik Cementone Water Seal’ of which can be purchased from multiple DIY stores.
8
Advice On Felt Handling & Usage
Roong felt is exible at temperatures above 5°C. In cold temperatures extra care must be taken when handling and installing to prevent
cracking and damage to the felt. The felt should not be rolled, folded, or used in temperatures lower than 5° C. In cold temperatures the felt
should be stored above 10°C (indoors) for 24 hours prior to use. Felt must be lifted, not dragged, and should be stored on its end on a dry
surface.
Things That You Might See In Your Product
8 Top Tips To Ensure Your Shed Is Fully Waterproof

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The treatment applied to your shed is to ensure longevity and protection against fungal decay and rot.
This may leave colour variations, but these will even out as the moisture content stabilises.
Use the ‘waterproong top tips’ to increase the longevity of your shed.
See our website for more information at www.forestgarden.co.uk /guide-to-our-products/
25 year guarantee
Pressure Treatment
Pressure treatment is to provide protection against rot
Pressure treated sheds do not need to be re-treated every year
We strongly recommend that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used throughout your build to ensure you are
protected from any potential health and safety risks. Do not exempt yourself from wearing PPE.
The roof this building is not a load bearing structure.
Check you have all your parts prior to assembly.
Timber is a natural material of which will shrink and swell because of varying moisture content.
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 anyway (e.g. painted), the
manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.
If you are organising a third party to install your shed, it is best not to schedule this immediately on receipt of your
order, to give you time to check your delivery.
Treated timber contains biocidal products for control of wood destroying organisms.
Active Ingredients - Basic Copper Carbonate, DDA Carbonate, DDA Chloride.
• Wear gloves when handling.
• Avoid inhalation of sawdust.
• Do not use in contact with drinking water or food.
• Do not use for animal bedding or in sh ponds.
• Dispose of treated wood responsibly.
The components provided may be heavy. Please lift with caution and with a minimum of 2 people.
Please carefully unpack your shed and loose components as they may have moved during transportation.
Health & Satefy
Treatment Information
Disclaimer
Cut-Resistant
Gloves
Protective Glasses Protective Boots Protective Mask Working At
Height
Handle Glass
Window With Care

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Fixing Pack Contents
FIXING PACK CODE: TPA812DDMFP
General Assembly Instructions
This set of assembly instructions is for our apex and reverse apex workshop range with double doors. Visuals in
each of the steps are for reference only and may slightly vary depending on the workshop you have chosen. Any
major differences will be outlined in the below steps. We have designed these assembly instructions to be as simple as
possible to follow, but if you have any issues, please contact our aftersales team.
Parts List & Side Panel Assembly Visuals
Your parts list can be found on a separate sheet that has been packed with your chosen shed. This parts list is specic
to your chosen shed. This will also include a oor plan and 3D visuals as a guide for when you are assembling your
panels. Check through your parts list prior to assembly.
20mm Bronze Pins QTY: 2
Timderdale Badge QTY: 1
Please keep plastic bags and small parts away from children.
Check and tighten all the xings applied to this product on a regular basis.
Turn Buttons
QTY: 2
Felt Tacks
QTY: 230
3.5 x 30mm Screws
QTY: 54
3.5 x 25mm Screws
QTY: 99
Cranked Hinges
QTY: 4
4 x 60mm Screws
QTY: 106
3.5 x 20mm Screws
QTY: 28
Casement Stay & Pins
QTY: 2
Tee Hinges
QTY: 6
Rim Lock
QTY: 1
Lock Receiver
QTY: 1
Escutcheon
QTY: 1
Lock Knob Set
QTY: 1
4 x 70mm Screws
QTY: 4
4 x 90mm Screws
QTY: 4
Barrel Bolts
QTY: 2
4 x 50mm Screws
QTY: 4

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Step 1: Position Floors
MULTIPLE FLOORS
Position the Floors in your desired location. Butt the Floor bearers together and ensure they are ush on each side.
POSITIONING YOUR SHED
Before assembly, your Floor must be rm and level to ensure the shed lines up and is assembled properly.
We recommend that there should be access to all sides of your shed for assembly and any maintenance.

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60MM
SCREWS
SECURE PANELS TOGETHER
Start in a back corner. Position and secure the Side Panels together. Ensure the bottom batten on the Side Panels sit onto the
Floor and the bottom board is up against the Floor edge.
Step 2: Side Panel Assembly
LAY OUT PANELS
Lay out the panels around your shed Floor using your panel
conguration sheet.
WORK FROM BACK TO FRONT
We recommend starting in a back corner and then work
from the back panels to the front panels for assembly.
EXTERNAL PANEL CORNERS
Ensure when butting the panels together in
a corner, they are ush to the framework.
The space next to the panel boards is for
the Cover Strip to sit into.
(USE YOUR PANEL CONFIGURATION SHEET FOR THIS STEP)

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8x10 Sheds
8x12 Sheds
60MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
SECURE TO FLOOR BEARERS BENEATH
Secure the Side Panels to the Floor by screwing into the oor bearers beneath. The above visuals show both 8x10 and 8x12
workshops when securing the panels to the bearers beneath.

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60MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
Step 3: Apex Sections
APEX SECTIONS
Position and secure the Apex Sections to the Side Panels as shown above.
Apex Sheds
Reverse Apex Sheds

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8mm
71mm
8mm
71mm
25MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
25MM
SCREWS
Step 4: Door Strips
DOOR STRIPS
Position and secure the Door Strips to the opening of the Door Panel framework as shown above.
Door strip size (33x12x1631mm)
SLAMMING STRIP
Position and secure the Slamming Strip onto the ‘closed’ door. This will be the Door without the lock on.
Ensure you screw through the slamming strip into the Door framework as shown above.
Slamming strip size (33x33x1626mm)

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25MM
SCREWS 25MM
SCREWS
25MM
SCREWS 25MM
SCREWS
Step 5: Cover Strips
COVER STRIPS
Secure the Cover Strips to the corners and adjoining panels. Ensure they are ush to the bottom edge of the panels. Attach the
Apex Cover Strips to the Apex Sections. Ensure they are ush to the Cover Strips.
Cover strips size (45x12x1820mm), Central apex cover strip size (45x12x500mm),
Front apex cover strip size (apex sheds only) (45x12x140mm)
APEX SHEDS ONLY
CENTRAL APEX COVER STRIP

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73.6mm
Apex Sheds
Reverse Apex Sheds
73.6mm
73.6mm
70MM
SCREWS
90MM
SCREWS
70MM
SCREWS
70MM
SCREWS
90MM
SCREWS
Step 6: Roof Assembly
TRUSS BLOCKS
Position and secure the Truss Blocks to the centre of each side of your workshop
(between the Apex Sections). Use the measurements provided as a guide.
8x10 REVERSE APEX SHED ONLY (SMALLER TRUSS BLOCK)
TRUSS
Position and secure the Truss centrally
onto the Truss Blocks as shown above.

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50mm
30MM
SCREWS
50MM
SCREWS
POSITIONING YOUR ROOF PANELS
Position 2 x Roof Panels onto your Truss centrally and hook
the other end into the Apex Section as shown above. Your
Roof Panels will hook onto the blocks provided on the Apex
Section. This will leave you with a 28mm roof overhang on the
Apex Section.
SECURE ROOF PANELS
Work from the back to the front (apex sheds) or side to
side (reverse apex sheds) with 2 x Roof Panels. Secure the
Roof Panels to the blocks attached to the Truss, the blocks
attached to the Apex Section and the Side Panels. Repeat
the process for the next set of 2 x Roof Panels.
Step 7: Felt
4 x FELT PIECES
Measure out 4 equal lengths, cut with a sharp knife, overlap them on top, around the edges and fold the corners; tack to keep
secure. Ensure there is a 50mm overhang at the bottom and work from the bottom to the top. Hammer the tacks into the felt at
150mm intervals.

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700mm 152.7mm
30MM
SCREWS 30MM SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
Step 8: Fascia’s & Finials
FASCIA’S & FINIALS
Position and secure the Fascia’s and Finials as shown above. Ensure to screw the Fascia’s into the Apex Blocks and Roof Panels end
battens. Do not forget to pin your Timberdale badge to the Door Panels framework.
APEX BLOCKS
Use the Apex Blocks to pin the felt in place when tacking. Position and secure the Apex Blocks to the Apex Sections framework
using the measurements as a guide. Repeat this process for both Apex Sections.

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50mm
20MM
SCREWS
20MM
SCREWS
Step 9: Window Fixings
WINDOW HINGES
Position and secure the Cranked Hinges to the Window. Use the measurement provided as a positioning guide. Repeat the
process for your other Window(s).
Casement Stay & Pins
QTY: 1
Cranked Hinges
QTY: 2
3.5 x 20mm Screws
QTY: 14
WINDOW FIXING PACK CODE: TPASWINFP
We have supplied extra window xing packs for the workshops with more than 2 x Windows.
Each xing pack is for 1 x Window.
In the event that you are missing any xings for your window assembly, please use the xing pack code below.

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DOOR
NOTCH IN
LINE WITH
DOOR EDGE
20MM
SCREWS
25MM
SCREWS
WINDOW ASSEMBLY
Secure the Window to the Window Panel framework.
Ensure the pin on the hinges hook onto the T&G board on
the front of the Window Panel and that the Window can open
easily before securing in place.
CASEMENT STAY
Secure the Casement Stay & Pins to the Window and
interior sill. Secure the Casement Stay with its supplied
screws and use it to position the pins underneath. Mark out
rst to ensure they align.
Step 10: Door Fixings
HINGE POSITION
SECURE TO FRAMEWORK BEHIND
DOOR HINGES
(DOOR WITH SLAMMNG STRIP)
Position and secure the hinges to the framework behind on the
Door. Please take note of the hinge position. Ensure the outer
face of the notch on the hinge is in line with the Door edge.
BARREL BOLTS
Position and secure the Barrel Bolts ush to the Slamming
Strip as shown above. Use its screws supplied and ensure to
secure a Barrel Bolt to the top and bottom of the Slamming
Strip.

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DOOR
NOTCH IN
LINE WITH
DOOR EDGE
25MM
SCREWS
30MM
SCREWS
HINGE POSITION
SECURE TO FRAMEWORK BEHIND
DOOR HINGES
Position and secure the hinges to the framework behind on
the Door. Please take note of the hinge position. Ensure the
outer face of the notch on the hinge is in line with the Door
edge.
LOCK BLOCK
Position and secure the Lock Block ush to the corner of the
framework, on the back of the Door as shown above.
Lock block size (94x14x150mm)
PREPARATION
Use a 16mm drill bit for the Door
Handle hole. Use the Escutcheon as a
guide with 5-8mm drill bits and drill 3 x
holes to provide the hole for the key.
FRONT DOOR FIXINGS
Position and secure the Door Handle
and Escutcheon to the external face of
the Door using their supplied xings.
Ensure they cover the pre-drilled holes.
RIM LOCK
Secure the Rim Lock to the Lock Block
with its supplied xings. Ensure to hook
the Rim Lock over the edge of the Lock
Block. Thread the spindle through to
attach the Handle.

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5mm
25MM
SCREWS
30MM
SCREWS
30MM
SCREWS
60MM
SCREWS
RIM LOCK RECEIVER
Position and secure the Rim Lock Receiver to the Slamming
Strip, using the Rim Lock as a guide. Test the key to ensure
the lock works accordingly.
DOOR INSTALLATION
Position the Door into the opening, ensuring it’s level.
Make sure the hinges are up against the T&G boards with a
5mm gap at the top of the Door. Once positioned, secure all
hinges to the Door Panel into the framework behind.
TURN BUTTONS
Position and secure a Turn Button to the top and bottom of
the Door, into the Slamming Strip behind as shown above.
BARREL BOLT RECEIVERS
Position and secure the Barrel Bolt Receivers to the Door
Panel framework, using the secured Barrel Bolts as a guide as
shown above.

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