Mercia Garden Products SELF BUILD PACK User manual

SELF BUILD PACK

CONTACT US
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THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing Mercia Garden Products for your new
garden building.
This Installation pack will provide you with all the necessary
information about our service, the building instructions, and
how to get the most out of your garden building in the future.
If you need any further support or advice our friendly
Customer Service team are on hand to help. They are available
to call on 01636 821215 or email at
[e-mail]
Thanks again!
The Mercia Garden Products Team

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ROOF INSTALLATION
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TRIMS AND FINISHING TOUCHES
INSTALLATION
HOW TO TREAT
YOUR NEW GARDEN BUILDING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE
CONTACT US
CREATING ACCESS FOR
YOUR NEW GARDEN BUILDING
PREPARING THE PERFECT BASE
FOR YOUR BUILDING
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS
FLOOR INSTALLATION
32 GABLE INSTALLATION
22 WALL INSTALLATION
9RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
10 PACK CONTENTS
ACCESSING VIDEO GUIDES
THROUGH QR CODES

CREATING ACCESS FOR YOUR NEW GARDEN BUILDING
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BUILD ACCESS
Is there sucient space around the build site to allow ease of access?
There must be a minimum of 600mm or 24 inches of clearance on all sides of your garden
building. This clearance is essential to allow enough room to install your garden building
and for you to annually maintain with preservative and waterproof treatment.
DELIVERY ACCESS
All our deliveries take place between 7am and 7pm.
On the day of delivery, we will send you a text to conrm
your estimate two hour delivery slot and a link to our
delivery portal.
Your item will be delivered by either a 3.5T, 7.5T or 18T
at bed vehicle.
NEED EXTRA SUPPORT
If you are unsure that your base preparation will be suitable, please contact us on
01636 821215 to discuss this further.
Alternatively, you can visit our website or MGP Logistics Online Portal for some further
sheducation.
Website:
https://www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk/sheducation
MGP Logistics Online Portal:
https://www.mgplogistics.co.uk/
Here you will nd plenty of useful information that’ll help with most pre-installation
and maintenance queries.
You will be able to track the exact location of the driver
and an accurate arrival time.
Your item will be delivered by one delivery driver.
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Your item will be delivered to kerbside only.

PREPARING THE PERFECT BASE FOR YOUR BUILDING
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PRESSURE TREATMENT
The buildings oor bearers have been pressure treated.
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 dust mask when handling wood.
Due to chemicals in pressure treated wood, never burn its sawdust or scraps;
instead dispose in a landll.
To prolong the life of your new building, a suitable base must be prepared prior to your installation.
BASE REQUIREMENTS
The base for your garden building must be;
Firm, solid and level.
Square across the diagonals and level by spirit level.
No smaller than the size of your chosen product.
Please take into account the roof overhang from the product for any eave
height obstructions.
We do not advise to install our garden buildings directly onto gravel or
other unpaved surfaces. This is due to the possibility of subsidence and rot.
Timber frame bases are often an ideal base solution for unpaved areas
SUITABLE BASES
Your new garden building must be installed on one of the following bases:
A concrete base.
A paved base.
A decked construction.
A timber framework.
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01636 821215

MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS
All our garden buildings have been designed and manufactured with care and attention to be the perfect addition to
your outdoor space. Product instructions and our manufacturer’s recommendations as detailed below.
CHOOSING THE MOST SUITABLE LOCATION FOR YOUR
GARDEN BUILDING...
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A minimum of 600mm should be left around the perimeter of your garden
building to allow access for maintenance, annual treatment and to allow air
ow around the building.
Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath
large trees to prevent the tree causing damage to the building.
PREPARING THE BASE FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING...
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All our buildings must be built on a rm, solid, level base to ensure the longevity
of the building and prevent the wood from distorting.
We recommend either concrete, concrete slabs or a wooden base. 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 and
preventing water from pooling underneath the building.
We also recommend that the oor of the garden building is a minimum of 25mm
above the surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.
For more information on this please turn to page 4.
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MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS
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To ensure there is a safe and ecient environment for you to construct your garden building, there are some steps that need to be taken prior to beginning your build and
throughout the duration of your build...
Plan accordingly...
Please note that this garden building
may take more than one day to fully
construct.
Storage of parts...
When storing the parts for your
garden building, ensure they are o
the oor and covered with tarp to
protect from the weather.
Please be aware that timber can
change depending on the season:
Winter=High Moisture=Expansion
Summer=Low Moisture=Contraction
Check the weather forecast...
Ensure the day you choose to
construct your garden building is dry
and without wind. These extreme
weather conditions could hinder the
construction of your garden building.
For ease of assembly we recommend
the use of a variety of dierent tools.
See Page 9 for the full list.
PREPARING TO CONSTRUCT YOUR GARDEN BUILDING...
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Measure
under
the head
Measure
overall
length
Screws & Nails
Bolts
To identify the xings required for
each step, use a measuring tape.
For ease of assembly, you MUST
pilot drill all screw holes and ensure
all screw heads are countersunk.
To ensure the base, building and
installation of panels are even use a
spirit level to check the building is
being installed correctly
Checklist...
Before constructing your garden
building, please ensure you have all
the parts required and that they are
in good condition. See page 14 for
the pre-assembly checklist...
Protection of your garden building...
When leaving your unnished garden
building, ensure to cover with tarp to
protect from the weather and to
avoid unwanted damage.
ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US ON
01636 821215
Building stability...
Please note that this garden building
won’t be fully stable until the walls
and roofs are secured. Please be
aware of this during the construction
and support throughout.
All buildings should be
erected by two adults.

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5GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND WOOD
CHARACTERISTICS...
As wood is a natural material it may be aected by the following:
Shrinkage and warping - The timber used in the construction of your garden
building will have retained some of its natural moisture content. The moisture
content of the timber will vary, depending upon prevailing environmental
conditions, which will result in the components either naturally expanding or
contracting. As the components dry out shrinkage may occur. A good
waterproong treatment from the start is the best protection to minimise the
eect of moisture loss/intake.
In extended periods of very warm weather, getting some moisture to the
building will help the overall balance. You can do this by spraying it down
lightly with a garden hose. In contrast after snow fall try to remove the snow as
best as possible from the roof to prevent moisture intake and to remove the
extra weight.
Sap - is naturally occurring in wood and may appear in some boards of your
garden building. If you wish to remove the sap, we advise waiting until it is dry
and then using a sharp knife to carefully remove it.
If the removal of the sap causes a hole in the timber, we recommend using a
good quality wood ller to ll it.
Splits, cracks and knots - You may notice small splits and cracks in some
components or holes may appear where knots shrink and fall out. This will not
aect the structure of your Garden building however if you wish to ll them this
can be easily done using any good quality wood ller.
Damp and mould - During the winter months, cold and damp conditions can
result in an increased amount of moisture within your garden building,
especially when used infrequently.
Condensation can form on the timber and other items stored within your
garden building. If left, this moisture is likely to cause mould and mildew. To
prevent the build-up of moisture, we recommend leaving the door or windows
of your building open from time to time, to allow the fresh air to circulate.
We also advise against storing wet or damp items in your garden building as this
will also increase the level of moisture in the building.
If mould or mildew does start to form within your building we recommend
using an anti-mould cleaner to remove it and to prevent it spreading, which if
left untreated could permanently damage your garden building.
Top tip - using a garden brush will help you to reach highest part of
the building to remove snow and any debris left from bad weather.
ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US ON
01636 821215
Take a look at our online
portal for more helpful
information!
https://www.mgplogistics.co.uk/
AFTER INSTALLATION OF YOUR GARDEN BUILDING...
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.
Insulated Garden Rooms - Are supplied untreated and require a preservative
and waterproong treatment
Roong felt/covering should be checked annually and replaced or xed
accordingly.
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ACCESSING VIDEO GUIDES THROUGH QR CODES
Some steps within this set of instructions come with an added video guide
for your convenience. These can be accessed via the QR code and used to aid
you in constructing that step. See below for how to use.
ACCESSING VIDEO GUIDES...
1. Find the QR code within the instruction step...
2. Open camera app...
3. Scan QR code...
ACCESSING VIDEO GUIDES...
4. Watch the video...
On your personal smart device (phone, tablet etc), open your camera app or
QR code scanner app.
To scan the QR code, hold the camera over the QR code so that it can be seen
on the screen. Once the QR code has been registered, follow the prompts on
your device to open the video. (This will vary depending on your device.)
Please note: Ensure to use the back camera of your smart device as this will scan
the QR code more accurately.
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The video guide will now be displayed on your smart device.
Parts Needed- No. QTY 1
No. QTY 1
No. QTY 1
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Within the instruction step, there will be a green icon in the top right that
has a QR code in. This is where the video can be accessed from.
Please note: not every step has a video guide.
Disclaimer: The Self-Build Insulated Garden Room constructed in the video
guides is a 3x4 and may be constructed dierently to your building. Please ensure
to read your instructions carefully to avoid error.

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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Equipment list:
Please note: The items listed below are NOT included with the building.
However we strongly advise the use of these tools and pieces of equipment
throughout the construction of this garden building.
Stanley knife. Scissors. Drill, Pre-drill and Drill
bits set.
Hand saw. Circle saw/Jig saw/
Mitre saw.
Work bench.
Angled cutting
block.
Sealant application
gun.
Rubber Mallet.
Hammer. Tape Measure. Clamps.
Flat-head
screwdriver. Spirit level. Ladders.
Sand paper. Gloves.
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 note: For the construction of this building, we highly recommend the
use of electric power tools, such as drills and circle/jig/mitre saws. This will
increase eciency and give a better quality nish to your garden building.
Wood ller
(Optional).
Timber preservative
treatment
Timber water
proong treatment.
Treatment mixing
stick.
Paintbrush/sprayer/
roller.
Preservative Water proof