Mercia Garden Products 0619LOG018-V4 Instruction manual

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0619LOG018-V4 (3x3.5m)
0619LOG018-V4: 3x3.5m reverse apex log cabin (T&G roof and oor).
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.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
It is advisable to use a hand
saw when cutting roof and
oor boards.
To ensure log boards are even, use a spirit
level to check each layer has been installed
correctly.

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0619LOG018-V4
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 3532mm
Depth = 3139mm
Height = 2600mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 3304mm
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
Single Door Pack*Large Window Pack*
QTY 3 Log 018 gable - 2996mm
Starter Board - 66x19x3500mm QTY 2
LB19RT66-A-3500
Log Board - 120x19x295mm QTY 36
LB19-B-295
Log Board - 120x19x295mm QTY 36
LB19-C-295
Log Board - 120x19x3500mm QTY 19
LB19-A-3500
Log Board - 45x19x3500mm QTY 2
LB19RG45-A-3500
Log Board - 120x19x2996mm QTY 20
LB19-A-2996
Log Board - 120x19x1123mm QTY 36
LB19-B-1123
Roof Purlin - 90x40x3504mm QTY 3
F4090-A-3504
Eaves Frame - 27x44x3500mm QTY 2
F2744-3500
Fascia - 120x16x1608mm QTY 4
S16120-1608
Fascia - 120x16x3532mm QTY 2
S16120-3532
Bearer - 44x44x2799mm QTY 2
F4444-2799-PT
Bearer - 44x44x3216mm QTY 10
F4444-3216-PT
Roof Board - 121x16x1600mm QTY 64
MB16-C-1600
Floor Board - 121x16x2760mm QTY 30
MB16-C-2760
Log 018 gable - 2996mm (Notched for window)
Log Board - 120x19x3500mm
LB19-AD-3500
Storm Brace - 27x44x2000mm QTY 8
F2744-2000
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Felt
Closure Trim - 16x28x2400mm (approx length) QTY 16
S1628-2400
*All components for the Windows and Doors are shown
in the Windows and Doors instruction packs.
Roof Spacers QTY 5
PI-07-0208 (20x100x2mm)
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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.
Felt Tacks x200
70mm Screw x65
Nail Bag
40mm Screw x470
30mm Screw x96
60mm Bolt Set x16

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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
16
Step 1
Parts Needed - No. 15 QTY 2
No. 16 QTY 10
Lay the bearer’s (No’s. 15 &
16) 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
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15
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16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
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9
9
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Step 2
Parts Needed - No. 4 QTY 2
No. 9 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. 9) onto the assembly.
4x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
b
Following the same
method arrange the
remaining framing (No. 16)
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
a
b
a
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
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Example picture
2 screws per bearer per end

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Step 3
Parts Needed - No. 5 QTY 12
No. 6 QTY 12
No. 7 QTY 6
No. 9 QTY 5
No. 10 QTY 10
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly , lay
the rst 6 boards (No’s. 5, 6,
7, 9 &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.
*Doors can be hung once the
boarding has enclosed the door
frame by 6 boards, refer to
door installation instructions, if
not, you can install the door at
step 5.
Step 4
Once you have laid 6 log boards (o of
the starter ) up the door section, slide the
assembled door frame (No. 1) and
windows (No. 2) over the boards resting
the frame on top of the starter boards.
Please see instructions provided with
your doors and windows to assemble.
*Please note:This image is for illustrative
purposes and may dier from your
choice in product ( regarding door/win-
dow position). Nevertheless the process
of tting the door frame is the same.
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Step 5
Parts Needed - No. 5 QTY 24
No. 6 QTY 24
No. 7 QTY 12
No. 9 QTY 12
No. 10 QTY 24
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the next boards (No’s. 5, 6,
7, 9 & 10) onto the assembly
until you reach the top of the
door panels.
*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.
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Step 7
Parts Needed - No. 8 QTY 2
Once the gables are in position
place log board (No. 8) onto
the front and rear of the building,
xing 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
Step 6
Parts Needed - No. 3a QTY 1
No. 3b QTY 1
No. 7 QTY 1
No. 21 QTY 1
Place the last two log boards
(No’s. 7 & 21) onto the front and
back of the building and then
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
8
8
3a
3b
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a
b
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
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11
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Step 8
Parts needed - No. 11 QTY 3
Align the Roof Purlin(s) (No.
11) 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
splitting) 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
product.
Nevertheless, despite any
dierences
the process of xing the roof purlins
is the same.
12x70mm Screws
a
b
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
Step 9
Parts needed - No. 17 QTY 64
Place the rst two roof
board’s (No. 17) 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 over-
hang at the bottom.
Due to natural occurences of wood
shrinkage / expansion. You maybe
required to use the provided spac-
ers 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 board’s 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
board(s) is the same.
192x40mm Screws
a
b
a
b
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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Step 10
Parts Needed - No. 12 QTY 2
Ensuring the roof boards are ush
at the overhanging side and meet
at the apex, x the eaves frames
(No. 12) 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 11
Parts Needed - No. 18 QTY 30
Place the rst oor board (No. 18)
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. 18) 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 eachof the oor boards
into the oor bearers.
240x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
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Felt
tacks
Step 14
Parts needed - No. 22
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: 3624mm
170x Felt Tacks
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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20
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
*trim to t
Step 12
Parts needed - No. 20 QTY 8
Inside the building place the closure
trim (No. 20) against the boarding
and align with the roof as shown in
the illustration, ensuring the angled
face follows the roof line.
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.
48x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
Step 13
Parts needed - No. 20 QTY 8
Once the oor has been laid arrange the
closure trim (No. 20)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.
48x30mm Screws
RoofRoof
HANDLE
WITH CARE
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3. 4.
5.

It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
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Step 15
Parts Needed - No. 13 QTY 4
No. 14 QTY 2
Align the fascia’s (No. 13 & 14)
with the roof and x into place
using 3x40mm screws per
fascia, making 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
13 14
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14 13
13
14
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
60mm
bolt
Step 16
Parts needed - No. 19 QTY 8
Arrange the storm braces (No. 19)
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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