Handy Home Products Meridian 8' x 12' Gable 16698 User manual

16698
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• 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.
11-05-2020
ASSEMBLY MANUAL 16698
8' x 12' Gable (243,8 x 365,8 cm)
Building12'x8'
(365,8x243,8cm)
KEEPTHISMANUALFORFUTUREREFERENCE
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:1-888-827-9056email:[email protected]
OPTIONAL:
DOOR OFFSET
ON EAVE WALL
OPTIONAL:
DOOR CENTERED
ON EAVE WALL

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FINISH
BEGIN
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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;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
❑Clamps
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.)
❑Safety Glasses
❑Tape Measure
❑Paint Tools
❑Ladder
❑Caulk Gun
❑Hammer
❑Level
❑Pencil
❑Phillips
Screwdriver
❑Drill/Driver
❑3/8"DrillBit
❑#2 Philips Drive Bit
❑ToolBelt/
Nail Pouch
❑Chalk Line
❑Nail Gun
•GunNails
❑Square or
❑Shingle Blades
AB C
❑Utility Knife

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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
Youwillneedtheseadditionalmaterials:
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
DRIPEDGE......................................50Feet #15ROOFINGFELT
Tocover159Sq.Ft.ofroofarea.
REFERTOTHEBACKOFTHISMANUALANDTHEMANUFACTURER’SINSTRUCTIONSFOR
INSTALLATIONOFSHINGLES,DRIPEDGEANDFELT.
3-TABSHINGLES...........................................6Bundles
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.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS....3Lbs
For shingles.
PAINTFORTRIM...............................1Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
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).
•Ifyourshedwaspurchasedwithaoor,seeoorkithardwarebagforassemblyinstructions.
•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.
x3
x12
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cutlumberto2x4x93"(5,1x10,2x236,2cm)
Treated Lumber
ea.3"(7,6cm)hot-dippedgalvanizednails
Optional12"(30,5cm)spacing
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS...1/4Lb
Forroongfelt.
TOVALIDATEYOURWARRANTYYOUMUSTUSETHEFOLLOWING:
CAULK..............................................1Tube
For windows use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.

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RS RS
WOODSIZECONVERSIONCHART
NominalBoardSize ActualSize
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
DOOR ROOF
TRIM WALLS
Partidenticationis
stamped on some parts.
•ChecktheselocationsforPartstamps
PARTS LIST
INVENTORYYOURPARTSbeforeyoubegin.
Wesuggestsortingpartsbythecategorytheyarelistedin.
OO
x2 69"(75,3cm)DoorStiffener
x12
x1 7/16x3-1/4x50-3/4"(1,1x8,3x128,9cm)OSB
AL
x4 2x4x7"(5,1x10,2x17,8tcm)
YFA
x2 2x4x68-1/2"(5,1x10,2x174cm)
ZB
x1 19/32"x2-1/2x55"(1,5x6,3x139,7cm)
SP
x2 2x4x48"(5,1x10,2x121,9cm)
AS
x2 2x6x49-1/2"(5,1x15,2x125,7cm)
TCA
x2 2x4x51"(5,1x10,2x129,5cm)
x14 2x4x55-9/16"(5,1x10,2x141,1cm)
SZ
x4 2x4x89"(5,1x10,2x226,1 cm)
TP
x2 2x4x96"(5,1x10,2x243,8cm)
VX
x2 2x6x96"(5,1x15,2x243,8cm)
UWA
x2 19/32"x2-1/2x32"(1,5x6,3x81,3cm)
EGB
x2
19/32"x2-1/2x18-5/8"(1,5x6,3x47,3cm)
JF
x2 1 x 4 x 60 (2,5 x 10,2 x 152,4 cm)
TM
x25 2x4x72"(5,1x10,2x182,9 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" (1,9 x 6,3 cm)
x8 3/8x1-3/4x75-3/4"(1x4,4x192,4cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
1x3x5"(2,5x7,6x12,7cm) GAUGEBLOCKfor3/4"(1,9cm)measurement.
GAA
x1
NXC
x4 2x4x62-3/16"(5,1x10,2x158cm)
YOR
x2 19/32"x2-1/2x63-1/16"(1,5x6,3x160,2cm)
JUB
x2 19/32"x2-1/2x62-3/4"(1,5x6,3x159,4cm)
HUL
x2 19/32"x3-1/2x62-3/16"(1,5x8,9x158cm)
YOL
x2 19/32"x2-1/2x63-1/16"(1,5x6,3x160,2cm)
BSA
x2 19/32"x2-1/2x91"(1,5x6,3x231,1cm)
HUR
x2 19/32"x3-1/2x62-3/16"(1,5x8,9x158cm)
TZA

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ROOF PANELS
WALL PANEL & DOOR PARTS LIST
NOTE:Panelpartsarenotstampedwithpartidentication.
NOTE:RoofPanelsare7/16"(1,1cm)thick
13-7/8x96"
(35,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
48x96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x2
47-7/8x48"
(121,6 x 121,9 cm)
x2
13-7/8x48"
(35,2 x 121,9 cm)
x2
x2x2
x1
LEFTDOOR
x1
RIGHTDOOR
x8
3/8x48x76"
(1 x 121,9 x 193 cm)
x2
3/8x23-7/8x76"
(1 x 60,6 x 193 cm)
x1
3/8x3-7/8x48"
(1 x 9,8 x 121,9 cm)

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ACCESSORIES & DOOR HARDWARE
FASTENER / HARDWARE BAG
x1
T-HANDLE
x2
1-1/2"(3,8cm)
x2
x8
3/4"(1,9cm)
1-1/4"(3,2)
x160
x65
x55
1-1/2"(3,8cm)
2"(5,0cm)
3"(7,6cm)
3/4"(1,9cm)
x120
x88
x48
x8
2"(5,0cm)
1"(2.5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.
x2
x3 BOXES
x4 BOXES
NAIL BOXES
3"(7,6cm)
2"(5,1cm)

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Therearemultiplewaystolevelyouroorframe.Ourrecommendedlevelingmethodisshownbelow.
Levelingmaterialsarenotincludedinthiskit.
PREFERREDMETHOD-4x4TREATEDRUNNERS
Measurements to
centersof4x4's.
•3"Screws
angled into 4x4.
•(2)ateachpointframe
•and 4x4 touch.
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
•Levelunder4x4runnersonly.
•Locatelevelingmaterial12"(30,5cm)fromendsofrunnersandnomorethan48"(121,9cm)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
MATERIALREQUIRED
x2 4 x 4 x 12' (10,2 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm)
Treated Lumber
FastenersforFrameto4x4.
(3"screwsshownasoneoption.)Minimum(40)3"screws/exteriorgrade.
Useonlywoodtreatedforgroundcontactandfastenersapprovedforusewithtreatedwood.
Always support frame seams.
Levelinghigherthan16"(40,3cm)notrecommended.
LEVELINGMATERIALS
Gravel
2x4 Treated Lumber
SolidMasonryBlocksin1",2",4"or8"thickness
Asphalt Shingles
8"Block8"Block
4"Block
Gravel
Gravel
4x4 Runner
Shingle
Shingle
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
(121,9 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
2x4 Treated Lumber
2"Block
Level
Donotexceed16"
(40,3 cm).

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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)
Caulk
Requires:
x2
x2
x1
MUSTbetreatedlumber.
MUSTbetreatedlumber.
96"(243,8cm)
96"x144"(243,8x365,8cm) 137"(348cm)8'x12'(365,8x243,8cm) 144"(365,8cm)
AActualSize B CBuildingSize
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
Yourkitcontainsallmaterialstoconstructawoodenoor.
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.
2 x 4 x 12' (5,1 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm)

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DOOR
First, secure
at ends with
one fastener.
Second, secure
at ends with
one fastener.
173-1/16"
(439,6 cm)
173-1/16"
(439,6 cm)
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.
2
3
4
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173-1/16"(439,6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 using one fastener at ends of each runner making
suretheframeremainssquare(Fig.A).
Seepage7forthepreferredoorlevelingmethod.
FLOOR FRAME
BEGIN
1
Oncetheoorframeislevelandsquare,fastentheframeateachpointwheretheframecontactsthe4x4runners.
Fig. A

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GableWall
GableWall
GableWall
EaveWall
EaveWall
Checkthattheoorframeislevelafterinstallingoorpanels.
Re-levelifneeded.
•Theoorshouldbeusedasalevelworksurfaceforwallconstruction.
• Organizeyourwallsectionsduringsub-assemblytoavoidover-handlingofthewalls.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
Door centered on
Eave Wall
- Optional -
Door offset on
Eave Wall
- Optional -

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PARTSREQUIRED:
3"(7,6cm)
DOOR HEADER
x18
Stack TCA and OSB as shown.
Nailwith3"nailsinthepatternshown.
Your door header is now assembled.
FINISH
1
BEGIN
1
OSB
ASSEMBLED
ENDVIEW
TCA
TCA
2Flip header assembly over and nail as shown on the other side.
Flush
Flush
x2
2x4x51"(5,1x10,2x128,9cm)
TCA
x1
7/16x3-1/4x50-3/4"(1,1x8,3x170,2cm) OSB
CENTER CENTER

12
CHOOSEYOURDOORLOCATIONATTHISTIME
ASYOUWILLASSEMBLEYOURDOORWALLFIRST.
OPTIONAL:
DOOR CENTERED
ON 12' EAVE WALL
12'EAVEWALLWITHDOOR:
IFYOUCHOOSETHEEAVEWALLWITHDOORCENTERED
GOTOPage15TOBEGINBUILDINGYOURWALLS.
OPTIONAL:
DOOR OFFSET
ON 12' EAVE WALL
12'EAVEWALLWITHDOOR:
IFYOUCHOOSETHEEAVEWALLWITHDOOROFFSET
GOTOPage17TOBEGINBUILDINGYOURWALLS.
8'GABLEWALLWITHDOOR:
IFYOUCHOOSETHEGABLEWALLFORDOORLOCATION
GOTOPage13TOBEGINBUILDINGYOURWALLS.
STANDARD:
DOOR LOCATED
ON 8' GABLE WALL
STOP

x1
PreAssembledHeader
18 1/4"
70 3/4"
89"
(46,4 cm)
(179,7 cm)
75"
(190,5 cm)
(226,1 cm)
18 1/4" 18 1/4"
(46,4 cm) (46,4 cm)
13
3"(7,6cm)
x42
8' WALL WITH DOOR
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
PARTSREQUIRED:
TM TM
SZ
SZ
TM
x2
2x4x72"(5,1x10,2x182,9 cm)
YFA
x2
2x4x68-1/2"(5,1x10,2x174cm)
YFA YFA
Pre-AssembledHeader
Orientpartsonedgeonoor.Measureandmark.
Maintaina48"(121,9cm)measurementindooropening(betweenYFA).
Securewith(2)3"nailsateachmark.
2x4x89"(5x10,2x226,1cm)
x2 SZ
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1
BEGIN
1
48"
(121,9 cm)
InstallHeaderin
this position

14
Ifyourdoorisonthe8'wall,gotopage19tocontinueassembly.
x54
2"(5,1cm)
8' WALL WITH DOOR
FINISH
Flush Flush
Flush Flush
PARTSREQUIRED:
2"
(5,1cm)
Nails
Your 8' wall with door is now assembled.
3/8x3-7/8x48"
(1 x 9,8 x 121,9 cm)
x1
3/8x23-7/8x76"
(1 x 60,6 x 193 cm)
x2
Place (2) 23-7/8"x76" panels and 3-7/8"x48" panel on wall frame as shown. Flush all panels to top plate
andushthe23-7/8"x76" panels along edge of door frame.
Panelswilloverlaptheframeapproximately3-1/2"(8.9cm)ateachside.
Securepanelswith2"nailsspaced6"apart.
Carefullyipthefrontwallover.
2
6"
(15,2 cm)
23-7/8"
(60,6 cm)
23-7/8"
(60,6 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
FlushFlush
Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
3-7/8"x48"

12"
36"
45 3/4"
96"
48"
98 1/4"
108"
132"
144"
(30,5 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
(91,4 cm)
(116,2 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(249,6 cm)
(274,3 cm)
(335,3 cm)
(365,8 cm)
15
PARTSREQUIRED:
3"(7,6cm)
x66
12' WALL WITH DOOR CENTERED
TMx8
SP
TM TM
TP
Orientpartsonedgeonoorasshown.Measureandmark.
Securepartswith(2)3"nailsateachmarkand(4)3"nailsatseams. HI NT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
3"(7,6cm)
Nails
x10 TM
2x4x72"(5,1x10,2x182,9cm)
SP
x1
2x4x48"(5,1x10,2x121,9cm)
TP
x1
2x4x96"(5,1x10,2x243,8cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
Flush
72"
(182,9 cm)
72"
(182,9 cm)
72"
(182,9 cm)
x1
PreAssembledHeader
YFA
x2
2x4x68-1/2"(5,1x10,2x174cm)
YFA YFA
InstallHeaderin
this position
1
BEGIN
1
Pre-AssembledHeader

16
Ifyourdoorisonthe12'wall,gotopage19tocontinueassembly.
12' WALL WITH DOOR CENTERED
PARTSREQUIRED:
Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
x120
2"(5,1cm)
3/8x3-7/8x48"
(1 x 9,8 x 121,9 cm)
x1 3/8x48x76"
(1 x 121,9 x 193 cm)
x2
3"(7,6cm)
x2
OO
FINISH
Flush Flush
Your 12' wall with door is now assembled.
Place (2) 48"x76" panels and 3-7/8"x48" panel on wall frame as shown.
Flushallpanelstotopplateandushthe48"x76" panels along edge of door frame.
Carefullyipthe12'wallover.
2
6"
(15,2 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Maintaina48"(121,9cm)dooropeningusingOO as a temporary brace.
Securepanelswith2"nailsspaced6"apartonedgesand12"insidepanels.
Secure OO with(2)3"screws.
3
3"(7,6cm)
Screws
FlushFlush Flush
OO
x1
69"(75,3cm)DoorStiffener
TemporaryBrace
3-7/8"x48"
2"
(5,1cm)
Nails
Flush Flush
SEAM
(Notsecured)
48"
(121,9 cm)

72"72"
21-3/4"
1-1/2"
48"
96"
74-1/4"
96"
120"
144"
72"
(182,9 cm)(182,9 cm)
21-3/4"
(121,9 cm)
(243,8 cm)
(188,6 cm)"
(243,8 cm)
(304,8 cm)
(365,8 cm)
(182,9 cm)
(3,8 cm)
17
You may choose to have the door offset to the left side of the 12' wall.
PARTSREQUIRED:
3"(7,6cm)
x60
12' WALL WITH DOOR OFFSET
TMx6
SP
TM TM
Orientpartsonedgeonoorasshown.Measureandmark.
Securepartswith(2)3"nailsateachmark. HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
x8 TM
2x4x72"(5,1x10,2x182,9cm)
SP
x1
2x4x48"(5,1x10,2x121,9cm)
TP
x1
2x4x96"(5,1x10,2x243,8cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
Flush
TP
x1
PreAssembledHeader
YFA
x2
2x4x68-1/2"(5,1x10,2x174cm)
YFA YFA
InstallHeaderin
this position.
1
BEGIN
1
Pre-AssembledHeader
SEAM(Notsecured)

18
12' WALL WITH DOOR OFFSET
PARTSREQUIRED:
Install all panels with the primed side facing up.
x125
2"(5,1cm)
3/8x3-7/8x48"
(1 x 9,8 x 121,9 cm)
x1
3/8x48x76"
(1 x 121,9 x 193 cm)
x1
3"(7,6cm)
x2
OO
FINISH
Flush
FlushFlush
2"
(5,1cm)
Nails
Your 12' wall with door is now assembled.
Place (2) 23-7/8"x76" panels and 3-7/8"x48" panel on wall frame as shown.
Flushallpanelstotopplateandushthe23-7/8"x76" panels along edge of door frame.
Carefullyipthe12'wallover.
2
4
6"
(15,2 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Maintaina48"(121,9cm)dooropeningusingOO as a temporary brace.
Securepanelsusing2"nails6"apart.SecureOO with(2)3"screws.
Install 48x76"panelushtoinstalledpanel.
Securepanelwith2"nailsspaced6"apartonedgesand12"insidepanel
3
3"(7,6cm)
Screws
Flush FlushFlush
OO
x1
69"(75,3cm)DoorStiffener
TemporaryBrace
3/8x23-7/8x76"
(1 x 60,6 x 193 cm)
x2
3-7/8"x48"
Flush Flush
Ifyourdoorisonthe12'wall,gotopage19tocontinueassembly.