Mercia Garden Products 0619LOG015-V4 User manual

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0619LOG015-V4
0619LOG015-V4: 19mm log cabin 4x3m (T&G roof)
2mm Drill bit
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All buildings should be
erected by two adults
For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.
CAUTION
Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the
timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves
when working with or handling rough sawn
timber.
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied)
including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step ladder and drill with 2mm
bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
TIMBER
As with all natural materials, timber can be aected during various weather conditions.
For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may
occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior
moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is
suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of
warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base are going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access (60cm) to all sides for maintenance work and annual
treatment.
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to
diagrams for the base dimensions. The base should be slightly smaller than the external
measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run
o for water. It is also recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the
surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in
the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept
responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.
Refer to the instructions pages for your specic product code
For ease of assembly use a
rubber mallet to t the log
boards. Do NOT use a heavy
hammer.
Ensure to measure and check before cutting
boards.
It is advisable to use a hand
saw when cutting roof and
oor boards.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
To ensure log boards are even, use a spirit
level to check each layer has been installed
correctly.

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0619LOG015-V4
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 4024mm
Depth = 3125mm
Height = 2569mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 3803mm
Depth = 2799mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Gable 2996mm
QTY 2
Starter Board - 66x19x4000mm QTY 2
LB19RT66-A-4000
Log Board - 120x19x1216mm QTY 12
LB19-B-1216
Log Board - 120x19x232mm QTY 24
LB19-B-232
Log Board - 120x19x232mm QTY 24
LB19-C-232
Log Board - 120x19x4000mm
LB19-AD-4000
Log Board - 50x19x4000mm QTY 2
LB19RG50-A-4000
Log Board - 120x19x2996mm QTY 25
LB19-A-2996
Log Board - 120x19x1123mm QTY 24
LB19-B-1123
Roof Purlin - 40x90x4004mm QTY 3
F4090-4004
Bearer - 44x44x3720mm QTY 10
F4444-3720-PT
Bearer - 44x44x2804mm QTY 2
F4444-2804-PT
Fascia - 16x120x1608mm QTY 4
S16120-G-1608
Fascia - 16x120x4004mm QTY 2
S16120-4004
Eaves Frame - 27x44x4004mm QTY 2
F2744-4004
Roof Board - 16x121x1600mm QTY 72
MB16-C-1600
Floor Board - 16x121x2760mm QTY 34
MB16-C-2760
Storm Brace - 27x44x2000mm QTY 8
F2744-2000
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Short Window Pack*
QTY 3
Double Door Pack*
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Log Board - 66x19x2996mm
LB19-AD-2996
Log Board - 120x19x4000mm QTY 19
LB19-A-4000
*All components for the Windows and Doors are
shown in the Windows and Doors instruction packs.
Closure Trim - 16x28x2400mm (approx length) QTY 14
S1628-2400

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Felt
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Roof Spacers QTY 5
PI-07-0208 (20x100x2mm)
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Felt Tacks x400
70mm Screw x64
Nail Bag
40mm Screw x524
30mm Screw x84
60mm Bolt Set x16
Pre-assembly
*Please note:
Each board interlocks at
either end in a staggered pattern.
Before securing ensure that the boards
are tted properly in their respective
tongues and grooves.

Pre drill
hole
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Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
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70mm
screw
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Step 2
Parts Needed - No. 4 QTY 2
No. 10 QTY 2
Place the starter boards (No. 4)
on to assembled base frame
along the longest sides.
*Ensure the notches at either
end of each board are ush
and level with the ends of the
frame.
Fix each of the starter boards to
the frame by screwing through
the notch into the frame as
shown in the illustration.
Once in position place the next
log board (No. 10 ) onto the
assembly.
4x70mm Screws
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IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
a
Step 1
Parts Needed - No. 14 QTY 10
No. 15 QTY 2
Lay the bearers (No’s. 14 &
15) onto a rm and level surface
(free from areas where standing
water can collect ) as shown in
the illustration.
Fix the framing together at each
corner using 8x70mm screws,
ensuring the frame is ush.
8x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Following the same
method arrange the
remaining framing (No. 14)
inside the assembled frame.
*Ensure there is an equal
amount of space between
each frame.
Secure each of the frames in
place using 2x70mm screws
for each side of the bearer,
ensuring the framing remains
level.
32x70mm Screws
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IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

Step 3
Parts Needed - No. 5 QTY 12
No. 8 QTY 6
No. 10 QTY 10
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the rst 6 boards (No’s. 5, 8 &
10) onto the starter boards to
create your rst level.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
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Step 5
Parts Needed - No. 6 QTY 12
No. 7 QTY 12
No. 8 QTY 6
No. 10 QTY 6
No. 11 QTY 12
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the next 6 boards (No’s. 6, 7,
8, 10 & 11) onto the assembly
to create your second
level.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
*Doors can be hung once the
boarding has enclosed the
door frame by 12-13 boards,
refer to door installation
instructions, if not, you can
install the door at step 7.
Step 4
Once you have laid 6 log boards (o
of the starter) up the door section,
slide the assembled door frame (No.
2) over the boards resting the frame
on top of the starter board.
*Please note: This image is for illustra-
tive purposes and may dier from
your choice in product (regarding
door position). Nevertheless the
process of tting the door frame is
the same.
**Please Note: The short boards at
the
front of the building (either side of
the door and window opening’s) can
be placed either side depending on
your needs.
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Step 9
Parts Needed - No. 3 QTY 2
Place the gable tops (No. 3)
onto the assembly. Fix into
position by screwing through
the notches as shown in the
illustration.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
4x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Step 7
Parts Needed - No. 6 QTY 12
No. 7 QTY 12
No. 8 QTY 6
No. 10 QTY 6
No. 11 QTY 12
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the remaining boards (No’s. 6, 7,
8, 10 & 11) onto the assembly
to bring the board level to the
top of the window and door
frames.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
*Doors can be hung once the
boarding has enclosed the door
frame.
Step 8
Parts Needed - No. 8 QTY 1
No. 10 QTY 1
No. 22 QTY 1
No. 23 QTY 1
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the last two boards (No’s. 10
& 22)onto the window and
plain side.
Once in position place log
boards (No’s. 8 & 23) onto
the front and rear of the
assembly.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
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Step 6
Once you have laid the second
level of boards onto the assembly
slide the window(s) (No. 1)
between the smaller boards and
rest on to the longer board.
*Ensure the boards are level with
each end.
*Please note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may
dier from your choice in product
(regarding window position ).
Nevertheless the process of tting
the window is the same.

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Step 10
Parts Needed - No. 9 QTY 2
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
log board (No. 9) onto
the front and rear of the
building.
Fix with 2x70mm screws per
board, 1 at either end.
4x70mm Screws
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Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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b
Step 11
Parts needed - No. 13 QTY 3
Align the Roof Purlin(s) (No.
13) into the cut out slots on each
gable top ensuring each roof purlin
interlocks the boards.
Secure the roof purlins at
each end by screwing through the
bars into the boards (ensure to
pre-drill to avoid the boards split-
ting) using 4x70mm screws per roof
purlins.
*Please note: The gable shown is for
illustrative purposes and may dier
in width from your choice in prod-
uct.
Nevertheless, despite any dierenc-
es
the process of xing the roof purlins
is the same.
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IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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Step 12
Parts Needed - No. 19 QTY 72
Place the rst two roof boards
(No. 19) onto the assembly on
each side, making sure the boards
are ush to the end of the roof
purlin. Once in position x to each
purlin using 3x40mm screws.
*Ensure the roof boards meet
at the top of the apex and leave
an overhang at the bottom.
Due to natural occurences of wood
shrinkage / expansion. You may be
required to use the provided spacers
and place a space of 2mm to ensure
every roof board lines up with the
truss’.
Continue adding the roof boards
along the roof, xing each one into
position using 3x40mm screws,
making sure that each board is
interlocked, ush at the bottom &
meet at the top of the apex.
The last board on each side will
overhang: Using a straight edge
and a pencil mark out a line as
a guide.
Cut along the pencil mark and
remove the excess. Place the
cut down boards back onto the
roof and secure into place
using 3x40mm screws per
board.
*Please Note: This image is for illustrative
purposes and may dier from your choice in
product. Nevertheless the process of cutting
and tting the last roof boards is the same.
216 x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
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Step 13
Parts Needed - No. 18 QTY 2
Ensuring the roof boards are ush
at the overhanging side and meet
at the apex, x the eaves frames
(No. 18) to the underside of the roof
boards using 9x40mm screws as
shown in the illustration
*Please Note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may
dier from your choice in
product. Nevertheless the process
of xing the eaves frames is the
same.
18x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole

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Step 14
Parts Needed - No. 20 QTY 34
Place the rst oor board (No. 20)
inside the building ush to the log
board on one side. Continue adding
the oor boards (internally) making
sure to interlock each individual
board.
*Do NOT secure the boards until
the last board has been measured
and cut.
Following the same method outlined
previously measure the gap between
the bottom of the tongue (on the last
board placed) and the log board.
Using a straight edge mark out the
measurement onto the last oor
board (No. 20) and cut along the
length removing the excess.
**Please note: Mark the nal board
2mm under the measurement; This
will allow the timber to expand and
contract correctly.
Once all the oor boards are in
position secure each board into
position using 8x40mm screws.
***Please Note: Ensure to screw
through each of the oor boards
into the oor bearers.
272x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
Closure Trim
Internal
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*Measure and cut the
closure trims to
t the internal space.
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Closure Trim
Internal
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*Measure and cut the
closure trims to
t the internal space.
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Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
*trim to t
Step 15
Parts needed - No. 12 QTY 7
Inside the building place the closure
trim (No. 12) against the boarding
and align with the roof as shown in
the illustration.
Once in position x each trim
into place by pre drilling a pilot hole
and using 6x30mm screws per trim,
equally spacing them along the face
of the board.
42x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
Step 16
Parts needed - No. 12 QTY 7
Once the oor has been laid arrange the
closure trim (No. 12) around the outside
edge of oor (internally), measure and cut
down accordingly to best match the
internal space.
Secure each trim section into place using
6x30mm spaced equally along the board
as shown in the illustration.
*Do NOT x the closure trim to the oor
boards.
42x30mm Screws
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HANDLE
WITH CARE
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Felt
tacks
Step 17
Parts needed - No. 24
Cut the felt into ve strips and lay
onto the roof in the order shown
in the illustration.
*Ensure there is approximately 50mm
of overhanging felt each side.
Once the felt is laid out x to the
roof using felt tacks at 100mm
intervals.
*Felt size: 4124mm
252x Felt Tacks
1. 2.
3. 4.
5.
Step 18
Parts Needed - No. 16 QTY 4
No. 17 QTY 2
Align the fascias (No’s. 16
& 17) with the roof and x
into place using 3x40mm
screws per fascia, making sure
to screw through the
fascia into the roof purlins
and eaves frame.
*Ensure the angled cuts meet
at the top of the apex.
18x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat -
ment immediately after the building has
been assembled.
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Pre drill
hole
60mm
bolt
Step 19
Parts needed - No. 21 QTY 8
Arrange the storm braces (No. 21)
around the building (internally ).
Place 2x storm braces per side
xing into place using 2x 60mm
bolts per brace making sure the
washer & nut are tightened from
the outside of the building.
*Ensure the storm braces are
secured at the highest point
possible on each side.
**Storm braces will help your
building expand and contract
properly.
***Important: Ensure each
bolt is tightened using a
washer so as not to damage
the log boards.
16x60mm Bolt Sets
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