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KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 120" (243,2 x 302,8 cm)
16904
GABLE 8' x 10' (244 x 302,8 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
• 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 7.
• CHECKALLPARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 4-6.
• ADDITIONALMATERIALS
 Youwillneedadditionalmaterialstocompleteyourshed.Seepage3forrequiredandoptionalmaterialsandquantities.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READINSTRUCTIONSTHOROUGHLYPRIORTOBEGINNINGASSEMBLY.
***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]

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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 ❑ToolBelt/
Nail Pouch
❑Chalk Line
❑Nail Gun
•gunnails
❑Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
❑Square or
❑Utility Knife
❑Shingle Blades
BC
❑Drill/Driver
❑1/8"DrillBit
❑#2 Philips Drive Bit
❑1/4"DrillBit
❑5/16"DrillBit
❑1/2"DrillBit
TOOLS

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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
DRIPEDGE.....................50Feet #15ROOFINGFELT
Tocover116Sq.Ft.ofroofarea.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS.........1/4Lb
Forroongfelt.
REFERTOTHEBACKOFTHISMANUALANDTHEMANUFACTURER’SINSTRUCTIONS
FORINSTALLATIONOFSHINGLES,DRIPEDGEANDFELT.
3-TABSHINGLES............................5Bundles
PAINTFORSIDING..........................2Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK.................................................2Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS....3Lbs
For shingles.
PAINTFORTRIM&DOORS..............3Quarts
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT!
Thisoorhasbeendesignedforgeneraluse.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):
x2
x8
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cutto(2)2x4x89-5/8"(5x10x227,6cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
•Thisshedincludesacompleteoor.
•SeetheFLOORLEVELINGsectiononpage7forrecommendedmethodsandsuggestedmaterialstoproperlylevelyouroor,
asthiswillvarydependingonyourspecicsite.
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 16" (40,7 cm) spacing

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WOODSIZECONVERSIONCHART
NominalBoardSize ActualSize
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:
PARTS LIST
INVENTORYYOURPARTSbeforeyoubegin.
Wesuggestsortingpartsbythecategorytheyarelistedin.
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
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)
x3 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
x23 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
x4 1 x 3 x 60" (5,1 x 7,6 x 152,4 cm)
GUA
TP
x4 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,2 cm)
x2 2x4x12-1/2"(5,1x10,2x31,8cm)
AJ
x1 2 x 4 x 21" (5,1 x 10,2 x 53,3 cm)
SBA
x4 2 x 4 x 24" (5,1 x 10,2 x 61 cm)
RL
x2 2x4x4-7/8"(5,1x10,2x12,4cm)
CLA
1x3x5"(2,5x7,6x12,7cm)GaugeBlockfor3/4"(1,9cm)measurement
x1 GAA
DBA
x3 2x4x72-3/8"(5,1x10,2x182,9cm)PVC
OY
x2 2 x 3 x 72" (5,1 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm)
x10 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) OSBORWOODGRAIN
x12 2x4x54-1/16"(5,1x10,2x137,3cm)
WI
x2 19/32x2-1/2x28-1/2"(5,1x2,5x72,4cm)
ROR
x8 3/8x1-3/4x71-1/2"(1x4,4x181,6cm)
x1 1/2x2-7/8x68-3/4"(1,3x7,3x174,6cm)PVC
EFC
x2 2x3x49-1/2"(5,1x7,6x125,7cm)
x2 19/32x2-1/2 x 93" (2,5 x 6,3 x 236,2 cm)
DKB
BSL
x2 19/32x3-1/2x58-7/8"(2,5x8,9x149,5cm)
x2 19/32x3-1/2x58-7/8"(2,5x8,9x149,5cm)
BSR
WALLS
RAFTERSDOOR FLOOR
TRIM
x9 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)
x2 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
x1 PBZ 2 x 3 x 76" (5,1 x 7,6 x 193 cm)

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PARTS LIST continued...
ROOF PANELS
FLOOR PANELS
NOTE:Panelpartsarenotstamped.
NOTE:Panelpartsarenotstamped.
Roofpanelsare7/16"(1,1cm)thick.
Wallpanelsare3/8"(1,0cm)thick.
x2
7/16"x48" x 96"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 243,2 cm) x2
7/16"x23-7/8"x48"
(1,1 x 60,6 x 121,9 cm)
NOTE:Panelpartsarenotstamped.Roofpanelsare5/8"(1,6cm)thick.
x2
5/8"x48" x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,2 cm) x1
5/8"x23-7/8"x96"
(1,6 x 60,6 x 243,2 cm)
x2 7/16x9-3/4"xx96"
(1,1 x 24,8 x 243,2 cm) x2 7/16"x9-3/4"xx23-7/8" (1,1 x 24,8 x 60,6 cm)
WALL PANELS & DOORS
x1 x1
3/8 x 15-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 40,3 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 68,3 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x6
x1
LEFTDOOR
x1
RIGHTDOOR
35-3/4"x72"
(90,8 x 182,9 cm)
x1x1

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x65
x80
x48
HARDWARE / VENTS
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
x120
x155
2" (5,1 cm)
1-1/2"(3,8cm)
1-1/4"(3,2cm)
x195
x1 63-7/8"MetalThreshold
3/4"(1,9cm)x10
Baggedseperately/specialcoating
PARTS LIST continued...
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.
NAIL BOXES (Shown Actual Size)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
x3 BOXES
x5BOXES
1-1/2"(3,8cm)
x8
H2.5
Tie Plate
x8 H1
HurricaneTie x16
RoofClip
PSCL7/16"
x4
LSTA9
Strap Tie
x2
x8
1-1/4(3,2cm)
x6 30"EarthAuger
PianoHinge
x2
x2
x1
x4
#8 x 1" (2,5 cm)
Pan Head Screws
x1
x2
x2
1" (2,5 cm)
1-1/4"(3,2cm)
1/2"x2"x2"
(13 mm x 50,8 mm)
FlatWasher
x6 x12
1/2"(1,3cm)
x6
5/8"x2-1/2" (16 mm x 6,3 cm)
LagScrew

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Floor A 8
Walls B 15
Wall Tie Plates C 16
Strap Ties D 22
Rafters E 30
Hurricane Ties F 32
Gable Units G 33
Roof Clips H 35
Roof Panels I 38
Trim J 41-43
Doors K 44
Door Hardware L 50
Corner Trim M 52
Collar Ties N 53
Earth Augers O 55
Shingles - 56
A
B
B
B
B
H
D
F
M
O
N
K
J
JJ
E
C
G
G
I
Description Section Page
COMPONENT SECTION INDEX
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FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
Therearemultiplewaystolevelyouroorframe.Ourrecommendedlevelingmethodisshownbelow.
Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
•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
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"
PREFERREDMETHOD-4x4TREATEDRUNNERS
•3"Screwsangledinto4x4.
•(2)ateachpointframe
•and 4x4 touch.
MATERIALREQUIRED
x2 4 x 4 x 10' (10 x 10 x 304,8 cm) Treated Lumber
FastenersforFrameto4x4.
(3"Screwsshownasoneoption.)Minimum(40)3"screws/exteriorgrade.
Measurementsto
centersof4x4's.
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)

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A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
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: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(5,1x10,2cm)sillplatestoslabusingapprovedconcreteanchors(fastenersnotincluded).
•Checklocalcodeforconcretefoundationrequirements.
NOTES
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
2 x 4 x 10' (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
Caulk
Requires:
x2
x2
x1
MUSTbetreatedlumber.
MUSTbetreatedlumber.
Treated Sill Plate
Caulkbetweensill
plateandconcrete.
ABCActualFloorSizeBuildingSize
96"(243,8cm) 120"(305cm) 10'(295,9x235cm)
8'x10'(243,8x304,8cm) 113"(287cm)

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(121,9 cm)(182,9 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
(40,6 cm)
(81,3 cm)
(121,9 cm)(182,9 cm)
(162,6 cm)
(182,9 cm)
(284,5 cm)
(304,8 cm)
(236,2 cm)
16"
32"
48"72"
64"
72"
(203,2 cm)
80"
112"
120"
93"
48"72"
Youroorframeisnowassembled.
FINISH
Center
onmarks
Flush
Flush
3"(7,6cm)
Nails
Seam
Seam
3" (7,6 cm)
x40
PARTSREQUIRED:
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 and (4) 3" nails at seams.
BEGIN
x9 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) x2 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)

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FINISH
LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME
Beforeinstalling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levelandchecktheframeislevelbeforeapplying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153-11/16"(390,4cm).
Whentheframeislevelandsquare,secureonesideofframetothe4x4runnerswithonefasteneratendsofeach
runner. Move to the opposite end of the frame. Secure the frame to 4x4 runners with (1) fastener at ends of each
runnermakingsuretheframeremainssquare(Fig.A).
Once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7forthepreferredoorlevelingmethod.
First,secure
atendswith
(1)fastener.
Second,secure
atendswith
(1)fastener.
Fig.A
153-11/16"
(390,4 cm)
153-11/16"
(390,4 cm)

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DOOR
Fig.A
Fig.B
PARTSREQUIRED: x4
x1 48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
(2)Nails
(2)Nails
FLOOR PANELS
Install all oor panels with the painted grid lines facing up.
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Floorpanelsare5/8"(1,6cm)thick.
Install (1) 48" x 96" panel on the wall frame, as shown.
Usethegaugeblocktomarkthe3/4"sidemeasurementoorjoist.
Secure panel with (2) 2" nails in the corners (Fig.A).
2Move to the opposite end. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever,
movethepanelside-to-sideuntilyouhavea3/4"measurementontheoorjoist.
Secure corner with (2) 2" nails (Fig.B).
BEGIN
1
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK

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PARTSREQUIRED:
FINISH
Youroorpanelsarenowinstalled.
Install (1) 23-7/8"x96"panelushtoinstalledpanel.
Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panels.
Install (1) 48" x 96"panelushtoinstalledpanel.
Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panels.
3
4
x167 2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
Flush
Flush
Flush
DOOR
FlushFlush
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
6" (15,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
23-7/8"
(60,6 cm)
x1 48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x1 23-7/8"x96"
(60,6 x 243,8 cm)

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BackWall
FrontWall
LeftWall
RightWall
Ensuretheoorframeislevelafterinstallingoorpanels.
Re-levelifneeded.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
•Theoorshouldbeusedasastableworksurfaceforwallconstruction.
• Organizeyourassemblyprocedureduringthebuildprocess
 toavoidover-handlingofthewalls.
WerecommendinstallingEarthAugerstoanchortheoorbeforeinstallinganywalls.
Augerinstallationwillbemucheasierbyinstallingatthistime.
See page 55 for Earth Auger installation instructions.
x6
30"EarthAuger

15
24"
48"
96"
72"
96"
120"
24" 96"
68"
(61 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(182,9 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(301 cm)
(61 cm) (243,8 cm)
(172,7 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
SIDE WALL FRAME
PARTSREQUIRED:
HINT:
Foreasiernailing
standonframe.
x6 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,2 x 172,7 cm)
UM
x28 3" (7,6 cm)
3"(7,6cm)
Nails
UM x6
TP
RL
RL
TP
SEAM
Flush
Flush
Flush
Flush
DOOR
x2 2 x 4 x 24" (5,1 x 10,2 x 61 cm)
RL
TP
x2 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,2 cm)
SEAM
BEGIN
1
Secure with (2) 3" nails at each mark and (4) 3" nails at seams.
Arrangepartsonedgeonoor.Measureandmark.
Build two identical side walls.

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SIDE WALL FRAME
PARTSREQUIRED:
H2.5
2
x4
H2.5
Tie Plate
Install (4) H2.5 tie plates at the bottom of four wall studs.
Securewith1-1/2"nails(Fig.A). Nail all nail holes.
Turn wall over to the opposite side before installing wall panels.
(H2.5 tie plates will be on inside of building.)
1-1/2"(3,8cm)
x80
1-1/2"(3,8 cm)
Nails
Fig.A

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48"
(121,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm) 6"
(15,2 cm)
Forsquarenessmaintainushand3/4"
measurementalongpaneledges.
Fig.B
BEGINHERE
Fig.A
3/4"
(1,9 cm) 3/4"
(1,9 cm)
2 Nails
2 Nails
Flush
DOOR
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
SIDE WALL PANELS
Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
48" x 72"
(121,9 x 213,4 cm)
PARTSREQUIRED:
x1
x45 2" (5,1 cm)
4
3
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
Install (1) 48" x 72" panel on the wall frame, as shown.
Usethegaugeblocktomarkthe3/4"sidemeasurementonthewallstud.
Secure panel with (2) 2" nails in the corners (Fig.A).
Move to the opposite end. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever,
movethepanelside-to-sideuntilyouhavea3/4"measurementonthewallstud.
Secure corner with (2) 2" nails (Fig.B).
Secure panel with 2: nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" inside panel.

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Install (1) 48" x 72"panelrst.Second,installthe23-7/8"x72" panel.
Secure with 2" nails spaced 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
5
Your side walls are now assembled.
FINISH
48 x 72"
(121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1 x1
x77
SIDE WALL PANELS
PARTSREQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm)
Carefullyipthesidewallover.
Repeat steps to build your second side wall.
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
6" (15,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Flush
Flush
23-7/8x72"
(68,3 x 182,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
23-7/8"
(68,3 cm)