Mercia Garden Products Groundsman Dutch Barn 8x8 Instruction manual

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01PTGRODB0808-V3
8x8 Groundsman Dutch Barn
2mm Drill bit
x2 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.
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
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.
Once your garden building has been installed it will need to be treated as soon as possible and annually to
prevent the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it. This is required to maintain the anti-rot guarantee.
Dip Treated buildings - Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof treat-
ment to prevent water ingress
Pressure Treated buildings - Require a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress
Log Cabins - Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproong treatment.
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, you
will need a tape measure to
check dimensions of
components.
Pressure Treated Timber
Pressure treating is a chemical process which helps to protect wood against adverse weather which could
lead to rot or insect damage.
The most common chemicals used to pressure treat wood are Alkaline Copper Quaternary(ACQ),
Copper Azole (CA), and Micronized Copper Quaternary(MCQ).
Safety:Always wear gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when handling wood. Due to chemicals in
pressure treated wood, never burn its sawdust or scraps; instead dispose in a landll.
REGISTER FOR YOUR
ANTI-ROT
GUARANTEE TODAY
PLEASE SCAN HERE:

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Floor QTY 2
AI-01TAGF2388X1200-V1
Door Panel QTY 1
AI-01GRODBDP2413X1796-V1
Plain Back QTY 1
AI-01GRODBPP2413X1796-V1
Gable Top QTY 2
AI-01GRODBPGT2418X810-V2
Door QTY 2
AI-01-21ZB1770X676-V1
Window Panel QTY 1
AI-01GRODB0808WS-V3
Plain Panel QTY 1
AI-01GRODB0808PS-V3
Small Roof QTY 2
AI-01GRODB0808SR-V3
Large Roof QTY 2
AI-01GRODB0808LR-V3
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Gable Strip - 12 x 121 x 2300mm QTY 2
WB-2300MM
Cover Trim - 12 x 25 x 1810mm QTY 4
S1225-1810MM
Window Strip - 12 x 45 x 1100mm QTY 1
S1245-1100MM
Door Strip - 12 x 45 x 1764mm QTY 2
S1245-1764MM
Door Strip - 12 x 45 x 1449mm QTY 1
S1245-1449MM
Barge Board - 12 x 95 x 691mm QTY 1
S1295-G-691MM
Barge Board - 12 x 95 x 760mm QTY 2
S1295-G-760MM
Fascia Board - 12 x 95 x 835mm QTY 4
S1295-G-835MM
Fascia Board - 12 x 95 x 739mm QTY 4
S1295-G-739MM
Door Cloaking Strip - 27 x 44 x 1670mm QTY 1
F2744-1670MM
Window QTY 1
AI-01OW-V1
Casement Stay QTY 1
PI-07-0007
Turn Button QTY 2
PI-07-0034
Butt hinge QTY 2
PI-07-0066
Tower Bolt QTY 2
PI-07-0030
22 23
25 2624
21
T-hinge QTY 6
PI-02-1045
Felt
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01PTGRODB0808-V3
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2446mm
Depth = 2590mm
Height = 2615mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2400mm
Depth = 2388mm
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Hasp and Staple Lock QTY 1
PI-07-0191

Pre Assembly
Remove transportation blocks from the bottom of each
panel before beginning assembly. Each Panel should have
two blocks.
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50mm Screw x 30
40mm Screw x 36
Felt Tacks x 140
20mm Screw x 15
30mm Screw x 100
16mm Screw x 6
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag
60mm Screw x 16
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Step 1
Lay the Door Panel and Gable Top on a
level oor place the gable top on top of the
door panel ensure they are level at the top
then x together using 60mm screws.
Stagger the screws so they do not collide.
8x60mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
60mm
screw
2
4
4
Step 2
Line a Gable Strip up to the assembled
gable ensuring the bottom of the strip
lines up with the underneath of the door
panel framing as shown in the illustration
and x in place using 40mm screws.
6x40mm screws.
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
12

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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
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15
Step 3
Fix the door strips onto the front gable
using 4x30mm screws for each strip.
4x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
15
5
5
25
Step 4
Fix the T Hinges onto the doors and
door frame as shown above. Ensure
that each of the hinges are evenly
spaced and screwed into the Door
framing.
Make sure the framing of the doors
points outwards to ensure rigidity.
42x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
3
4
Step 5
Lay the plain back panel and the remaining
gable top on a level oor place the gable
top on top of the plain back panel ensure
they are level at the top then x together
using 60mm screws. Stagger the screws so
they do not collide.
8x60mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
60mm
screw
12
Step 6
Line the remaining Gable Strip up to the
assembled gable. Ensure the bottom of
the strip lines up with the underneath of
the plain back panel framing as shown in
the illustration and x in place using 40mm
screws.
6x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw

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a
a
Pre drill
hole
Pre drill
hole
Step 7
Place the cover strip 13mm above
the gap in the window panel and
x into place using 3x30mm screws.
*Measure and trim the strip before
tting.
3x30mm Screws
If you would like the widows
to open attach the window to
the strip using 2x butt hinges.
Fix the hinges to the window
using 3x16mm screws per
hinge and to the strip with
3x30mm screws.
6x16mm Screws
6x30mm Screws
If you would like the window
to be xed, secure the window
into the gap using 4x30mm
screws. Ensure to screw through
the window into the panel
framing.
4x30mm Screws
b
a
10
Opening Window
Fixed Window
30mm
screw
30mm
screw
16mm
screw
30mm
screw
22
16
Pre drill
hole
a
b
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 8
Place oors on a rm and level base, ensure
base has suitable drainage free from areas
where standing water can collect. (see front
page on base requirements).
Ensure oors are ush to each other and x
using 8x50mm screws. Alternate xing
positions along the length of the oors.
*NOTE: The oors do NOT connect by a
tongue and groove xing.
8x50mm Screws
1
1
1
8
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 9
Place the assembled plain gable
and rst plain side onto the oor
and x in place.
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws.
3x50mm Screws
a

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2
Step 10
Fix the door gable and Window panel using
same method shown previously.
9x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
99
Step 11
Fix the small roof panels on either side as
shown in diagram. Ensure roof framing ts
into slot at top between the gable top rafters.
Fix panels into position using 4x30mm
screws from the top of panel, straight into
the rafter. Pre drill holes before hand.
Ensure the larger over hang on both panels
are facing each other at the top point.
8x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Rafter
Roof
panel
10
10
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 12
Fix the large roof panels using the same
method.
14x30mm Screws
Step 13
Fix the panels onto the oor using 50mm
screws in alignment with the oor joists.
18x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw

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50mm
Overhang
Step 14
Cut felt into 4 sheets at 2522mm and
lay onto roof as shown in diagram
ensuring there is a 50mm overhang
around the sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals
140x felt tacks
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13
13
Step 15
Use 3x30mm screws to x each cover
trim.
12x30mm screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
20
19
Step 16
Fit fascia boards to the front and the
back of building using 3x40mm screws
per board as shown in diagram.
Pre drill holes beforehand making sure
screws go into the framing.
24x 40mm screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
18 17
Step 17
Fit the barge boards to the front of the
building using 3x20mm screws per board
as shown in the diagram.
9x20mm screws
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw

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30mm
screw
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
19
Step 18
Place the Cloaking Strip to the
rear of one of the doors. Fixing in
position screwing through the door
into the cloaking strip with 3x30mm
screws.
Align the tower bolts onto the
vertical framing of the slave
door, secure the bolts to the
top and bottom using 6x30mm
black screws per tower bolt.
Mark the position of the bolt
& drill a hole above and below
for the bolt to catch in to.
12x30mm Black Screws
3x30mm Screws
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Step 19
To x the lock in place. Screw the Staple
to the Door Gable or Slave door.
Making sure the Hasp is in line with
the staple and screw into the Door or
Master door.
To lock the Door, place the Hasp over the
Staple and twist into the lock position as
shown.
8x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
21
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
Step 20
Fix the casement stay to the
window then align the xings
to the window panel.
*Ensure the casement stay ts
onto the xings before securing
in place.
6x20mm Screws 26
Step 21
Attach the turn buttons to the top
and bottom of the slave door using
1x30mm black screw per turn
button.
*Ensuring the turn buttons catch
the master door.
2x30mm Black Screws
These Turn buttons help to keep
your doors straight during high
and low levels of moisture
content in the air.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back

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