HUTTON Apex Shed 8' x 6' User manual

Assembly Instructions
8' x 6'/6’ x 4’ –Apex Shed
1. Place the floor section on the base you have prepared
and fix the back panel to one side panel screwing through
the vertical battens of the back panel into the battens on
the side panel using three screws. Repeat when fitting the
other side panel.
2. Fix the front panel (with door) to the two side panels as
in part 1 using screws provided. After all the panels are
fitted together, make sure it is all square and the cladding
overlaps the floor.
3. Place one roof panel on to the top of the shed. The
batten will fit into a central recess on the front and rear
panels. Repeat for the other panel. Then screw into place
using seven screws into each roof panel. Once the roof is
screwed into place, fix the panels to the floor section. Use
three screws for each side panel and two screws each for
the front and back panels.
List of parts in fixings pack---
1 x Roll of Felt (10m)
12 x 40mm Galvanised Nails
48 x 70mm Green Screws
26 x 50mm Green Screws
12 x 30mm Wire Nails
1 x Perspex Panel
100 x 15mm Felt Nails
14 x 60 mm Screws
PLEASE NOTE THERE MAY BE MORE SCREWS THAN REQUIRED
Handy Tip for good shed maintenance
Keep the areas surrounding your shed clear of any grass or
vegetation including, pruning any trees overhead.
With all buildings, it is important to provide a firm level base before assembling your shed.
If a concrete base is being used we recommend this does not extend beyond the dimensions of
the shed to stop water falling from the roof and collecting on the concrete base.
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4. Fit the long fillet in the gap between the two roof
panels as shown in the photo.
5. Fix on the four corner strips with three 40mm nails in
each.
6. Measure the length of the roof panel and add 100mm
for cutting the lengths of felt. (Three lengths will be
needed). Once the felt is cut lay the pieces to overhang
the side of the roof by at least 60mm. Lay the third piece
of felt along the centre of the roof to overhang the other
two pieces.
7. Nail the felt around the outside of the roof every
100mm.
8. Place the Perspex panel into the window frame using a
suitable sealant, then nail the 20mm x 20mm interior
beading strips into place starting with the bottom strip.
For added protection we recommend using a clear
silicone seal around the edge of the Perspex.
9. Fit fascia pieces into place with two screws in each to
front and rear of shed.
Please read carefully
Your shed has been pressure preservative treated, which is designed to prevent rot and insect attack for
up to 15 years and to give softwood construction and landscaping timber products an extended and low
maintenance service life. The treatment is not intended to perform as a waterproofing agent.
When using pressure treated cladding timbers in the construction of sheds or garden buildings the
following guidelines should be followed to help prevent any water ingress:
1. The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) recommends a 16-19mm nominal
thickness for cladding timbers, this shed has a nominal cladding thickness of 19mm.
2. Fixings should only be driven marginally below the surface of the cladding timbers.
3. A suitable airflow should be allowed throughout the structure to assist on-going drying, during which it
is perfectly normal for some shrinkage of the cladding timbers to occur.
4. The dry, external timbers can have a water ingress protection added with the application of an
appropriate and well maintained water repellent coating. This would involve a proprietary water
repellent coating product which could be applied to the dry external timbers following the relevant
manufacturer’s guidelines. Recommended products include Thompson’s WaterSeal, Hickson Decor
Wax Coat and RESTOL Wood Oil.
5. For added protection and waterproofing we recommend using a clear silicone seal around the edge of
the Perspex & corners before fixing on the corner strips
Hutton Garden and Landscaping Products
Church Lane, Northwood Green, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire GL14 1ND www.svw2000.co.uk/hutton
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail]