Mercia Garden Products 06LOG015-V1 Instruction manual

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Log Cabin No. 4 (4x3m)
06LOG015-V1 (T&G roof and oor with single (glass)glazing)
2mm Drill bit
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All building’s should be
erected by two adults
For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
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.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the rst three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access 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 you 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
circular saw when cutting
roof and oor boards.

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06LOG015-V1
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
Window
QTY 2
Slave Door Master Door 015 Gable Top 2996mm
QTY 2
Starter Board (S1) - 66x19x4000mm QTY 2
LB19RT66-4000mm
Log Board (B) - 120x19x1216mm QTY 12
LB19-1216mm
Log Board (B) - 120x19x241mm QTY 24
LB19-241mm
Log Board (C) - 120x19x241mm QTY 24
LB19-241mm (Un-Notched)
Log Board (A) - 120x19x4000mm QTY 20
LB19-4000mm
Log Board (AR) - 45x19x4000mm QTY 2
LB19RG45-4000mm
Log Board (A) - 66x19x2996mm QTY 26
LB19-2996mm
Log Board (B) - 66x19x1123mm QTY 24
LB19-1123mm
Interior Roof Trim - 27x44x2400mm QTY 5
F2744-2400mm (Bevelled)
Roof Purlin - 45x120x4004mm QTY 3
F45120-4004mm
Bearer - 44x44x3715mm QTY 10
F4444-3715mm
Bearer - 44x44x2799mm QTY 2
F4444-2799mm
Skirting - 28x28x2400mm QTY 9
FS2828-2400mm
Door Frame Top & Bottom - 55x69x1505mm QTY 2
F5569-1505mm
Fascia - 16x95x1601mm QTY 4
S16125-1601mm (Angled)
Fascia - 16x95x4024mm QTY 2
S16125-4024mm
Door Strip - 16x60x1800mm
F1660-1800mm
Eaves Frame - 27x44x4000mm
F2744-4000mm
Roof Sheet - OSB12-800x2000mm QTY 8 (OSB Option Only)
Floor Sheet - OSB12-941x2760mm QTY 4 (OSB Option Only)

Felt Tacks x257
70mm Screw x164
30mm Black Screw x27
Mortice Lock Key Plate Handles (Pair)Felt
Tower Bolt
QTY 2
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
tongue’s and groove’s.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you pre-drill before xing screws.
Mortice Lock QTY 2
Nail Bag
40mm Screw x641
30mm Screw x396
23b
24b
20mm Screw x25
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Roof Board - 16x121x1600mm QTY 76
MB16-1600mm
Floor Board - 16x121x2760mm QTY 35
MB16-2760mm
Roof Strip - 12x40x743mm QTY 2
S1240-743mm (OSB Option Only)
Roof Strip - 12x40x581mm QTY 2
S1240-581mm (OSB Option Only)
Storm Brace - 27x44x2100mm QTY 8
F2744-2100mm
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80mm Bolt Set x17
Step 1: Door Frame Fit
Arrange the door framing onto a rm and
level surface. Secure the top and bottom
frames (No. 18) to the uprights (attached
to each door). Fix at each corner using
4x70mm screws, ensuring the screws
do NOT protrude into the channel
either side of the doors.
*Please note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may
dier from your choice in product
(regarding hinges). Nevertheless
the process of xing the frames is
the same.
4x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
The Mortice Lock is Reversible
Step 2
Fit the mortice lock (No. 27) into the recess
in the master door (No. 3) and secure
using the screws provided. Attach the key
plate (No. 28) to the slave door (No. 2)
with the screws provided.
Connect the door handles (No. 29) and the
metalbar to the mortice lock using 8x30mm
screws. Ensure the lock mechanism
closes correctly. If not, remove the lock
and turn the catch around using the small
grub screw.
*Please note: This image is for illustrative purposes
and may dier from your choice in product
(regarding ironmongery). Nevertheless the process
of xing the frames is the same.
8x30mm Black Screws
4x30mm Screws
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b
a
b
27 28 29 30 31
*Ensure the top & bottom rails sit inbetween
the upright framing attached to the doors.
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30mm
screw
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Step 3
Attatch the door strip (No. 21) to the
back of slave door using 4x40mm
screws as shown in the illustration.
Once xed secure the tower bolts
to the top and bottom of the strip
using the screws provided.
*These tower bolts help to keep
your doors straight during high
and low levels of moisture content
in the air.
4x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
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30
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
30mm
screw
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Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
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Step 5
Lay the bearers (No. 15 & No. 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
Step 4
Fix the casement stay (No. 32) onto
the window (No. 1) and the casement
stay pins to the window cill using
6x30mm (black) screws per casement
stay.
*Ensure the casement stay is centralised
on the window.
18x30mm Black Screws
18x30mm Screws
Depending on Ironmongery choices
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Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that
you pre-drill before xing screws.
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you pre-drill before xing screws.
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Step 6
Following the same method
outlined in Step 5, arrange the
remaining framing (No. 15) as
shown in the illustration.
*Ensure there is an equal
amount of space between each
frame.
Secure each of the frames in place
using 4x70mm screws per frame,
ensuring the framing remains level.
32x70mm Screws
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70mm
screw
Step 7 (See Pre-Assembly)
Place the starter boards (No’s.
5 & 11) 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.
4x70mm Screws
Step 8 (See Pre-Assembly)
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the rst 6 boards (No’s. 6, 9
& 11) 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.
Fix every third board to the
one below by screwing
through the notch as shown
in the illustration using
1x70mm screw per side.
**Ensure to stagger the screws
so as not to collide with the
previous screw.
16x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Step 9
Once you have laid 6 log boards (o of the
starter) up the door section, slide the
assembled door frame assembly over the
boards resting the frame on top of the
starter board.
*Please note: This image is for illustrative
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.
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 10 (See Pre-Assembly)
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the next 6 boards (No’s. 7, 8,
9, 11 & 12) onto the assembly
to create your second
level.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
Fix every third board to the
one below by screwing
through the notch as shown
in the illustration using
1x70mm screw per side
(as outlined in Step 7).
**Ensure to stagger the screws
so as not to collide with the
previous screw.
20x70mm Screws
Step 11: Window Frame Fit
Once you have laid the second
level of boards onto the assembly
slide the window(s) 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.
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
***Please Note: The short boards placed
to create the opening’s for the doors &
windows can be placed either side
depending on your needs.
Step 12 (See Pre-Assembly)
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the remaining boards (No’s. 7, 8,
9, 11 & 12) 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.
Fix every third board to the
one below by screwing
through the notch as shown
in the illustration using
1x70mm screw per side
(as outlined in Step 7).
**Ensure to stagger the screws
so as not to collide with the
previous screw.
20x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you pre-drill before xing screws. IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you pre-drill before xing screws.
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IMPORTANT: It is imperative that
you pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Step 15 (See Pre-Assembly)
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
log board AR (No. 12) 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 14 (See Pre-Assembly)
Place the gable tops (No. 4)
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
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that
you pre-drill before xing screws.
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Step 13 (See Pre-Assembly)
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the last boards (No’s. 9 & 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.
Fix every third board to the
one below by screwing
through the notch as shown
in the illustration using
1x70mm screw per side
(as outlined in Step 7).
**Ensure to stagger the screws
so as not to collide with the
previous screw.
20x70mm Screws
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IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you pre-drill before xing screws.
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Pre drill
hole
Step 16: Ridge Bar Fit
Align the ridge bar(s) (No. 14) into the
cut out slots on each gable top ensuring
each ridge bar interlocks the boards.
Secure the ridge bars at each end by
screwing through the bars into the
boards (ensure to pre-drill to avoid
the boards splitting) using 4x70mm
screws per ridge bar.
*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 ridge bars
is the same.
12x70mm Screws
70mm
screw
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Step 17 A (OSB option only)
Place the rst x4 roof sheets
(No. 23a) onto the building.
*Ensure the roof sheets meet
at the top of the apex and sit
centrally over the roof bars.
Secure each roof sheet in place
using 18x30mm screws per
sheet as shown in the
illustration.
144x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 17 A - Continued
(OSB option only)
Once xed into position secure
the eaves frames (No. 22) onto
the building using 26x30mm
screws as shown in the
illustration
26x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
IMPORTANT: It is imperative
that you pre-drill before
xing screws.
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*Please note: For OSB buildings please see step’s 17A & 18A.
T&G buildings please see step’s 17B and 18B.

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Step 17 B (T&G option only)
Place the rst two roof board’s
(No. 23b) 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.
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 staight 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 boards is the same.
222 x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
Step 17 A - Continued
(OSB option only)
Fix the roof strips (No’s. 25
& 26) (Internally) between
the joints in the roof sheets
(either side of the building)
using 6x20mm screws
per strip.
24x20mm Screws
20mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
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Step 17 B Continued
(T&G option only)
Ensuring the roof boards are ush
at the overhanging side and meet
at the apex, x the eaves frames
(No. 22) to the underside of the roof
boards using 13x40mm 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.
26x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 18 A (OSB option only)
Place the OSB oor sheets (No. 24a)
inside the building and x into
position using 30x30mm screws per
oor sheet as shown in the
illustration.
*Please Note: Ensure to screw
through the OSB sheets into the
oor bearers.
120x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 18 B (T&G option only)
Place the rst oor board (No. 24b)
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
in Step 17 B 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. 24b) 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 10x40mm screws.
***Please Note: Ensure to screw
through eachof the oor boards
into the oor bearers.
340x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
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Step 20
Once the oor has been laid arrange the
skirting around the outside edge of oor
(internally), measure and cut down
accordingly to best match the internal
space.
Secure each skirting section into place
using 30mm spaced equally along the
board as shown in the illustration.
*Do NOT x the skirting to the oor
sheets/boards.
40x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Roof
Internal Roof Trim
Internal
Step 19
Inside the building place an internal
roof trim (No. 13) 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 roof trim
into place using 12x40mm screws
per light block, equally spaced along
the face of the board.
24x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
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17
HANDLE
WITH CARE
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Felt
tacks
Step 21
Cut the felt into ve & strips 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.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
*Cut to t
*Measure and cut the interior
trims to suit the internal space.

It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat-
ment immediately after the building has
been assembled.
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Step 22
Arrange the storm braces (No. 33)
around the building (internally).
Place 2x storm braces per side
xing into place using 2x 80mm
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.
***It is imperative that each
bolt is tightened using a
washer so as not to damage
the log boards.
16x80mm Bolt Sets
Pre drill
hole
80mm
bolt
Step 22
Align the fascia’s (No’s. 19
& 20) 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.
12x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
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