Heartland ROCKPORT User manual

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06-19-2020
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 141" (243,2 x 358,1 cm)
16911-N
ROCKPORT 8' x 12' (244 x 366 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
A Backyard Products Company
• 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***
Call: 1-800-577-9663 email: [email protected]

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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;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
B C
❑Drill/Driver
❑1/8"DrillBit
❑#2 Philips Drive Bit
❑1/4"DrillBit
❑5/16"DrillBit
❑1/2"DrillBit

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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 60 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
Tocover170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 ............................ 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 .............................2 Quarts
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
You must caulk completely around window frame to
validate your warranty. Use a paintable exterior rated caulk.
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 96 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236,2 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
WOOD FLOOR FRAME
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• This shed does notincludeanyoororlevelingmaterials.
•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.
NOTE: Use a minimum of 5/8" (1,6 cm) Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
FLOOR PANELS
2" (5,1 cm)
x1
1 lb. of 2" (5,1 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails.
5/8"x48"x96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x3
•Cut 1 panel to: 45" x 96"
MATERIAL REQUIRED: Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails.
3" (7,6 cm)
x40
x10
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 141" (5,1 x 10,2 x 358,1 cm)
Standard 16" (40,6 cm) spacing

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:
WALLS
x3 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
x19 2 x 4 x 68" (5,1 x 10,3 x 172,7 cm)
UM
x6 2x4x46-1/2"(5,1x10,2x118,1cm)
OP
x1 2x4x35-3/16"(5,1x10,2x89,4cm)
RLB
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
TRIM
x4 3/8x1-3/4x67-9/16"(1x4,4x171,6cm)
x2 3/8x3-1/4x79-3/4"(1x8,3x202,6cm)
x2 3/8x3-1/4x71-1/4"(1x8,3x181cm)
x4 3/8x1-3/4x70-1/2"(1x4,4x179,2cm)
UN
x4 2x4x94-1/2"(5,1x10,2x240cm)
x2 2x4x16-1/2"(5,1x10,2x41,9cm)
RD
x1 2x4x21-3/4"(5,1x10,2x55,2cm)
RH
x1 2x4x6-1/2"(5,1x10,2x16,5cm)
UY
x2 19/32x2-1/2x36-3/4"(1,5x6,3x93,3cm)
WA
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 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)
x2 19/32x2-1/2x9"(1,5x6,3x22,9cm)
EY
x1 19/32x2-1/2x63"(2,5x6,3x160cm)
WR
x2 5/8"x1-1/2"x96"(1,6x3,8x243,2cm)OSB
x2 5/8"x1-1/2"x46-3/4"(1,6x3,8x118,7cm)OSB
x2 3/8x5-3/16x71-1/4"(1x13,2x181cm)
x2 3/8x5-3/16x79-3/4"(1x13,2x202,6cm)
x2 3/8x2x5"(1,0x5,1x12,7cm)
OY
x1 2 x 3 x 72" (5,1 x 7,6 x 182,9 cm)
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RAFTERS OVERHANG & TRIM
x12 2x4x68-7/16"(5,1x10,2x173,2cm)
PGA
DOOR
PARTS LIST continued...
OO
x2 1-1/4x2-1/2x69"(3,2x6,3x175,3cm)
x4 19/32x2-1/2x22-5/8"(2,5x6,3x57,5cm)
FA
x2 3/8x4-3/8x8-1/2"(1,0x11,1x21,6cm)
x1 7-1/4x18-1/4"(18,4x46,4cm) WOOD GRAIN
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PANEL PARTS LIST
ROOF PANELS
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
Roof panels are 7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
x11 7-1/4x18-1/4"(18,4x46,4cm) OSB OR WOOD GRAIN
x2
7/16x48 x 96"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 243,2 cm)
x2 7/16x21 x 96"
(1,1 x 53,3 x 243,2 cm)
x2 7/16x21x23-1/4"
(1,1 x 53,3 x 59,1 cm)
x2 7/16x21x31-3/4"
(1,1 x 53.3 x 80,6 cm)
x2
7/16x31-3/4x48"
(1,1 x 80,6 x 121,9 cm)
x2 7/16x48x23-1/4"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 59,1 cm)
x6 2 x3x5-1/2"(5,1x7,6x14cm)
URB
x2 3/8x8-1/2x61-5/16"(1x21,6x155,7cm)
2x3x68-7/16"(5,1x7,6x173,2cm)
x4 SXA
x2 2x6x3-5/8"(5,1x15,2x9,2cm)
LUA
x2 2x6x5-1/4"(5,1x15,2x13,3cm)
AYB
x2 19/32x5-1/2x6-13/16"(1,5x14x17,3cm)LEFT
x2 19/32x5-1/2x6-13/16"(1,5x14x17,3cm)RIGHT
x4 19/32x3-1/2x66-1/4"(2,5x8,9x168,3cm)
PDB

3/8x46-1/8x72"
(1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm)
3/8x20x72"
(1 x 50,8 x 182,9 cm)
3/8x48x72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
WALL PANELS & DOORS
x1
x4x4x2
x1
x1
x1
x3 BOXES
x5 BOXES
x25
x75
x115
x95
x12
NAIL BOXES
VENT, DOOR HARDWARE, AND WINDOW
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR
6
3" (7,6 cm)
3/4"(1,9cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
x160
x120
2" (5,1 cm)
1-1/2"(3,8cm)
1/2"(1,3cm)
x2
8 x 16"
(20,3 x 35,6 cm)
x1 x2
x8
1" (2,5 cm)
x4
3/4"(1,9cm)
x12
x2
x1 56" Metal Threshold
3/4"(1,9cm)x11
Bagged seperately / special coating
x2
1-1/2"(3,2cm)
1-1/4"(3,2cm)
x18 1-5/8"(4,1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.
x1
Transom Window

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DOOR
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
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)
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2 4 x 4 x 12' (10 x 10 x 366 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4 x 4.
(3"Screwsshownasoneoption.)Minimum(40)3"screws/exteriorgrade.

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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: 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 11'-2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 344,5 cm)
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 244 cm)
Caulk
Requires:
x2
x2
x1
MUST be treated lumber.
MUST be treated lumber.
96" (243,2 cm)
96" x 141" (243,2 x 358,1 cm) 134" (340,4 cm)
8' x 12' (243,2 x 365,8 cm) 141" (358,1 cm)
AActual Size B CBuilding Size
A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill
plate and concrete.