Growing Spaces 42' GROWING DOME SNOWSHED DOORWAY User manual

42' Install Manual 6&11-W1 Snowshed Doorway Installation
Revised: 02/15/2022
42' GROWING DOME
SNOWSHED DOORWAY INSTALLATION
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42' Install Manual 6&11-W1 Snowshed Doorway Installation
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Tools
Kit Components
Tips
Predrill all screw holes
Hardware:
(4) Simpson Tie Plates
1-1/4" Joist Hanger Nails
2-1/2" Deck Screws
3" Deck Screws
1-1/2" T-20 Stainless Steel (ss) Screws
1-1/4" T-20 Stainless Steel (ss) Screws
2" Stainless Steel (ss) Screws
2" Lag Bolts
2-1/2" Joint Sealing Aircraft Tape
Lumber:
(4) Front Sloping Pieces (42FSP)
(4) Horizontal Pentagon Support (42HPS)
(4) Door Frame (42DF)
(4) Header (42H)
(4) Side Rafter Supports (42SRS)
(2) Horizontal Glazing Support (42HGS)*
(2) Vertical Pentagon Support (42VPS)
(4) Sloped Glazing Support (42SGS)
(2) Ridge (42R)
(8) Rafters 42RA)
(2) Cross Rafter Support (42CRS)
(4) Planted Rafters (42PR)
(2) Ridge Support (42RS)
* = Cut out from Foundation Wall Framing
Never trim factory
edge of glazing.
Wear eye and ear
protection when
cutting glazing.
Glazing:
(1) Left Bottom Pentagon Glazing Panel
(1) Right Bottom Pentagon Glazing Panel
(1) Left Upper Pentagon Glazing Panel
(1) Right Upper Pentagon Glazing Panel
(1) Left Side Wall Glazing Panel
(1) Right Side Wall Glazing Panel
(1) Left Roof Glazing Panel
(1) Right Roof Glazing Panel
(1) Above Door Glazing Panel
Bottom Cap:
(2) 42" w/ holes (Above Door Panel)
(2) 42" no holes (Above Door Pentagon Panel)
(4) 58" no holes (L & R Side Wall Panels)
(4) 32" w/ holes (L & R Roof Panels)
(4) 17" w/ holes (L & R Pentagon Panels)
Siding:
(4) Door Fronts (42DF)
(4) Vertical Trim Strips
Door:
(2) 36" x 80" Prehung Door w/ Window
OR
1/8"
T25
bit
T20
bit
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(STAGE 1) Cutting the Opening
Mark Location of Front Sloping Pieces
Cutting the Front Sloping Pieces
Top of FSP:
Have an assistant hold the long side of the top
of the Front Sloping Piece on the outside of
marks you made on the upper pentagon struts.
The front of the wood needs to be flush with
front of upper pentagon strut.
1
2
3
Make sure all hubs are properly aligned and tightened before starting.
Temporarily attach Sloped Glazing Support across front of studs.
This will keep wall level once it has been cut. You will remove in
Step 11.
3 ways to mark the door opening prior to cutting:
1. Transfer the marks made on the "B" Top Wall Plate.
2. Make marks to the inside of the doorway studs.
3. Measure opening according to doorway width (41")
Make sure "B" Base Strut is attached to the "B" Top Wall Plate outside
the area to be cut out. Cut "B" Base Strut with circular saw or sawzall.
Then cut "B" Top Wall Plate with sawzall or handsaw. Save cutouts for later use.
Use the cut out of either the "B" Top Wall Plate or
"B" Base Strut. Once level, mark underside of
each of the two upper pentagon struts.
Mark
here
Bottom of FSP:
With the assistant holding the top, hold the wood
to the side of the sawn edge of the "B" Base Strut
and line it up with the front edge. Make a mark level
with the top of the "B" Base Strut.
Saw to this mark.
Hold to
this mark
Mark
Locations of
front sloping
pieces.
Mark
here
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Attach FSP to Upper Pentagon Strut.
Use (2) 3" screws.
Attach FSP to Base Strut. Use (3) 3" screws.
Door Framing
Horizontal Pentagon Supports
Attaching Front Sloping Pieces
(8) 2-1/2"
Screws
4
5
6
Attach the 2x6 Door Frames to the wall studs and Front
Sloping Pieces, ensuring that they are plumb. Use shims if
necessary. Use 2-1/2" screws on each side as shown.
Making sure it is level, set the Headers (2-2x4s on edge) on
the top of the door frame, but do not attach. Mark the
location of the back Header.
Periodically check that the opening is square by measuring
from the top left corner to the bottom right, then measuring
from the top right corner to the bottom left. The framing is
square when the measurements match.
Bend inner hub with
hammer to align.
Repeat on outer hub.
Wood is sent long; trim unroutered end in field. Making sure the
wood is level, install Horizontal Pentagon Supports. 2" lag
screw goes through inside hub into the back side of the 2x6.
(2) 3" Screws
(1) 2" Lag screw
2" Lag screw
Mark
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Side Rafter Supports
Horizontal Glazing Support
Attach Horizontal Glazing Support just above
the Side Rafter Supports. Match the angle
of the Front Sloping Piece. Use 3" screws as shown.
7
8
9
Ensuring that it is level, place the Side Rafter Support at the mark from
Step 6. Mark and cut the angled end so that it is flush with the back
edge of the Front Sloping Piece. Attach Side Rafter Supports into Front
Sloping Piece, checking again for level. Use 2-1/2" screws as shown.
Headers
Using (2) 3" screws on each end, first screw the back Header
into the Side Rafter Supports. Check that the top door width opening
matches the bottom door width opening (between 37-3/4" and 38-1/4").
Secure the front Header to the back Header using (4) 2-1/2" screws along
the length of the Header. Secure Headers, Side Rafter Supports, and Door
Frames together using tie plates and joist hanger nails on both sides.
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Vertical Pentagon Support
Bend area of inner hub where support hole is with hammer to align
with Vertical Pentagon Support. Repeat for outer hub. Attach VPS
with (2) 3" screws and 2" lag screw.
2" Lag
screw
Sloped Glazing Supports
3-1/2" Reveal
Both angles are precut; leave 3-1/2" reveal to attach
glazing panels later. Use 2-1/2" screws, 1 toe-
screwed at bottom, 1 toe-screwed at the top, and 6
more spaced evenly as shown. For the second door,
repeat steps 1 through 11.
At this time, move on to Step 7 of the
dome installation manual (Foundation Wall
Trim Strips). Leave extra length on the
Horizontal Trim; 3" past the cut doorway
opening, and do not attach to the door
section until siding is on.
(STAGE 2) Left and Right Bottom Pentagon Glazing Panels
Trim outer edge to size. Use a circular saw or jigsaw with plywood
blade. Make sure to use eye and ear protection. Attach with 1-1/2"
ss screws, but do not attach bottom yet. See "Screw Patterns" sheet.
3" Screws
Trim
this edge
Trim
this edge
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Left and Right Upper Pentagon Glazing Panels
13
14
15
Trim a notch in the glazing panels around Side Rafter Supports.
Use a circular saw or jigsaw with plywood blade. Make sure to
use eye and ear protection. Attach with 1-1/2" ss screws.
Note: Do not attach bottom edges until Step 14 is complete.
Mark & trim top
edge & corner
of panels
Tape Seams and Attach Bottom Cap
Find the 42" Bottom Cap with no holes and slide it on the
exposed polycarbonate edge above doorway, with short side
towards the exterior of the dome. Attach to Horizontal Glazing
Support with (4) 1-1/2" ss screws. Finish attaching bottom
edge of Upper Pentagon Panels.
Tape the vertical and horizontal seams with 2-1/2" joint
sealing aircraft tape.
Tape
here
Bottom cap
Tape
here
Ridge
16"
Begin by screwing upper portion of middle rafters onto Ridge,
approximately 16" from angled edge. Adjust placement so that
ridge is level, and make a mark on the glazing. Run a level
vertically to get a plumb line against the front edge of the ridge
and make a mark. Remove the assembly and cut the front
edge of the ridge. Place the rafter and ridge back using the mark
that indicated level. Screw the bottom portion of the middle Rafters
to the Side Rafter Supports. Use 2-1/2" screws as shown.
2-1/2"
Screws
Mark
ridge
here
Cut out here
(before removing
protective film)
Mark
glazing
here
Tape
here
Cut this
notch
out first
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Front Rafters
16
17
18
Attach front Rafters so they are plumb and flush with
the front of the door frame. Use 2-1/2" screws as shown.
Reminder: Predrill all screwholes.
Securing Ridge
Predrill through tape to prevent tearing.
Using a 3" screw, secure the angled end of the ridge
to the Vertical Pentagon Support as shown.
3" Screw
2-1/2" Screws
Cross Rafter Support
Attach Cross Rafter Support. Use 3" screws.
3" Screws
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Planted Rafters
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20
21
May come with a bevel angle on each end to match the roof. If not you
can do straight cuts, or double bevel angles if you prefer. Use a level
between the Ridge and Side Rafter Supports and butt Planted Rafters
up against level for placement. Screw through the glazing from the
back (using 1-1/2" ss screws). Screw diagonally into the Ridge and
Side Rafter Supports from the front (using 2-1/2" screws).
Ridge Support
The Ridge Support is sent long and needs to be trimmed in the field. Attach
Ridge Support. Toe-screw two 3" screws at the top into the Ridge and two
3" screws through the Headers at the bottom.
Left and Right Roof Glazing Panels
Trim to fit. Install 32" (with holes) Bottom Cap on bottom
edge. Attach with 3-4" overhang on front and side. Use
1-1/2" ss screws. Tip: mark and trim glazing in step 21,
22 and 24 before fastening to the snowshed structure.
Bottom
cap
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Left and Right Side Wall Glazing Panels
Make sure the top edge of the Right Side Wall Glazing Panel
butts up to the underside of the Right Roof Glazing Panel.
Trim back edge of glazing panel to fit. Put 58" (no holes)
Bottom Cap on front vertical edge. Use 1-1/2" ss screws.
Repeat procedure for Left Side Wall Glazing Panel.
Optional: To cover front of door frame, cut a long piece of
scrap glazing to cover from the inside edge of door frame to
outside edge of side wall glazing. Place the Bottom Cap on
the glazing side edge of strip.
Note: Roof Glazing not shown attached here to show the
screw pattern for Left and Right Side Wall Glazing Panels.
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Pre-hung door is mounted to swing in.
Check the reveal and use shims as needed to
correct the reveal. Remove the middle screw in
each hinge on the door frame and use a 1-1/2" ss
screw to attach the door to the 2x6 frame. Finish
securing the door to the 2x6 frame by moving the
weather strip to the side and placing 1-1/2" ss
screws behind it, so that they are not visible.
Secure the bottom 24" of the door using 3" screws.
Door
3" Screws
1-1/2" ss Screws
(from here up)
Above Door Glazing Panel
Bottom
cap
Trim to fit so the bottom edge covers the Door
Frame. Attempt to center the decal when
trimming the panel. Cut both edges if necessary
to keep decal centered.
Attach 42" (with holes) Bottom Cap to bottom
edge.
Using 1-1/2" ss screws, screw through
glazing, into the Header. See "Screw Patterns"
sheet.
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26
27
Siding Door Fronts
Taping Ridge and Joints
The Door Front panels are sent wide and will need
to be trimmed in field with a plywood blade. Attach
siding Door Fronts. Use 1-1/4" ss screws.
Tape the ridge and joints where the door glazing
meets the dome. Clean surfaces to be taped with
isopropyl alcohol and allow to dry. Use 2-1/2" joint
sealing aircraft tape and make sure to use a roller on
the tape once it's on the dome. It needs to be above
60°F and dry. During the winter months, it is advisable
to use a hairdryer to warm the seams and tape.
(Taping tips available elsewhere in the installation
instructions).
Trim
this
edge
Tape
Tape
Tape
Trim Strips and Lower Pentagon Bottom Caps
Last
bottom
cap
Attach the last Vertical Trim Strips between wall
sections. Finish attaching the Horizontal Trim Strip.
Trim so it ends at edge of siding Door Front. Attach last
17" (with holes) Bottom Caps (sent long, trim to fit using
tin snips). Then attach the bottom of the panel through
the horizontal metal trim strip to the top of the wall
section using 1-1/2" ss screws. To finish installing the
second door, repeat steps 11 through 27.
Last
vertical
trim
strip
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Painting the Door
Clean the door, jamb, and molding with a lint-free cloth and denatured
alcohol. Allow the door to dry thoroughly. Lightly sand the door surfaces
including the molding and door jamb to improve paint adhesion. Wipe the
door clean with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
First, prime with an alkyd or acrylic based primer and allow to dry. Paint
all sides of the door, jamb, and molding with a good quality exterior water-
based 100% acrylic latex paint.
To simulate a traditional stile and rail door look with a paint brush, paint
the panels first, then across all the rails from one edge of the door to the
other. Then paint the stiles from the top of the door to the bottom. The
door can also be rolled for a stipple look. For best results, apply multiple
light coats.