OLT 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker User manual

8x8 Pine
SpaceMaker
Assembly Manual
Version 5
Oct 21, 2010
Thank you for purchasing
an 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker
Shed. (with Western Red Cedar
Trim Accents)
Please take the time to
identify all the parts
prior to assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any of our Authorized Dealers
free from any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.
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Parts List:
A. Floor Section
2 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames
2 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Floor Joist Frames
2 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Plywood Floor - Large
2 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Plywood Floor - Small
4 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Floor Joists
5 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 60” & 31” Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
5 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Wall Panels - (Walls with Bottom Plates Unattached)
1 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Window Wall Panel
2 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panel
5 - 1 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Bottom Wall Plates
1 - Window Insert
Door Jambs & Header
2 - 1 1/2” x 3” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb
1 - 2” x 3” x 78” - Door Header
2 - 2” x 3” x 6 1/2 - Door Header End Plates
1 - Left Side Door
1 - Right Side Door
2 - 2 1/2” x 1/2” x 72” - Interior Vertical Door Stops
1 - 2 1/2” x 1/2” x 68” - Interior Top Horizontal Door Stop
1 - 2 1/2” x 3/4” x 62 1/2” - Door Threshold
1 - 2 1/2” x 3/4” x 71” - Interior Door Flange
Gable Walls
4 - Gable Half Walls - Triangular Shaped
Top Wall Plates
6- 3/4” x 2 1/2” x32” - Front & Rear Top Plates Side Top Plates
(2 pieces Angle cut on end, 1 piece straight cut both ends)
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 86” - Side Top Plates (Angle cut on edge)
C. Rafter and Roof Section
12- 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x56 1/2” - Roof Rafters with angled ends
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 57 1/2” - Roof Ridge Boards
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 33 1/2” - Roof Ridge Boards
2 - 1/16” x 3” x 7” - Metal Ridge Board Connectors
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Soffits
2 -3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Roof Gussets - (angle cut on ends)
2 - 5/8” x 72 1/4” x 48” - Plywood Roof
2 - 5/8” x 72 1/4” x 9 1/4”- Plywood Roof
2 - 5/8” x 26 3/4” x 48”- Plywood Roof
2 - 5/8” x 26 3/4” x 9 1/4”- Plywood Roof
D. Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
8 - 1/2” x4 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Side Bottom Skirting
Corner & Sidewall Trim
6 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trim
4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2”w x 75” - Filler Trim
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2”w x82” - Wide Trim
4 - 1/2” x 3 1/2”w x 44” - Horizontal Gable Trim
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Narrow Trim (Front and Rear Wall)
Facia Trim
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58” - Front and Rear Facia
(Angle cut on ends - 2 right / 2 left)
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 49 1/2” - Side Facia
**Miscellaneous Pieces
1- Flower Box
2- Pentagon Facia Plate
4 -Facia / Trim Detail Plates
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pc - Cedar Shingles used for Shims
Hardware Package
2 1/2” Screws
2” Screws
1 1/2” Screws
1 1/4” Screws
1 1/4” Finishing Nails
3/4” Screws
2 - Door Pull Handle
1 - Exterior Barrel Bolt - Black
1 - Interior Cane Bolt - Black
8 - Simpson Strong Tie Rafter Connectors - angled
6 - Black Tee Hinges for Door with 3/4”screws
2” long Black Screws for Hinge / Doorway Seam Trim
Tools Required:
Work Gloves and Safety Glasses
Screw Gun with square drive and star bits
Level
2 Large Ladders
Hammer
Wood Clamps
Thank you for purchasing a 8x8 Pine SpaceMaker Shed
(with Western Red Cedar Trim Accents).
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
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A. Floor Section
Plywood Floor
Large (2)
Floor Joist
Frames
Large (2)
Floor Runners (10)
Plywood Floor
Small (2)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 91” deep.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Floor Joist
Frames
Small (2)
1. Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above. Position Joists
equally in Floor Joist Frame. Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position.
Position Joist so flush with framing.
Flush
with
framing
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96”
5. Complete all large and small frame attachments. Screw
each completed section together with 8 - 2 1/2” screws. 6. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 96” wide x 91” deep.
91”
3. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as
illustrated at left. There are 2 larger and
2 smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint
for the floor when attached together will
be 96” wide x 91” wide.
4.Attach each large and small floor joist frames
together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per section.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end).
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Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor
runners will sit on your foundation. It is
important to note that having a level
foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will
vary between regions. Typical foundations can
be concrete pads or patio stones positioned
underneath the floor runners.
10. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the
floor over and place on your foundation.
Caution- you will need 2 people to assist you. Be
careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist
floor. When in place, level floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
Foundations
7.Attach Floor Runners to completed floor
frame. There are 2 floor runners per 91” side and
5 completed runners in total. Use 3 - 2 1/2”
screws per Runner.
8. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
9. Complete all Floor Runners.
11. Position Plywood
Floor pieces (4) on top
of completed floor joists.
Plywood will sit flush with
outside of floor joist
frame.
Front
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Hint: Use a chalk line
to mark location of
floor joists to
determine screw
placement.
12 . With Plywood
positioned correctly on
floor framing, attach
with 1 1/4” screws.
Use screws every 16”.
B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Window Wall
Panel (1)
Side Top Plates
(1 per side)
Angle cut on edge
Front and Rear Top
Plates (3 per side)
2 Angle cut on 1 end and 1
square cut.
Gable Walls (4)
(2/side)
Door Jambs
Narrow Wall Panels (2)
12” wide
Solid Wall
Panel (5)
Door Header
Bottom Wall Plate
13. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall
Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 6 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates are flush
with framing. Note, some Bottom Wall Plates may already attached to some Solid Walls.
Window Insert
(1)
Door Header
End Plates
(2)
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14. Lay out all the wall
panels and become familiar
with their location.
On Standard Kits, there is
1 Window Wall Panel,
5 Solid Wall Panels and
2 Narrow Wall Panels.
Make sure to position panels
right side up so water is
directed away from and not
into shed. Look at window
wall panels to determine
proper wall position to
confirm.
15. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Solid Wall Panel on
top of plywood floor. The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit
flush with plywood. Wall siding will overhang the floor.
Important:
Make sure all walls are aligned in their
upright position. If not ,water may leak into
your shed. Unsure if panel is facing up or
down? check siding on window wall panel
to match alignment.
16.The side wall panels will sit flush at the end
of the plywood floor with the front and rear wall
panels sandwiched between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx.
1/2” Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel
is flush with outside of plywood
when properly aligned.
Side Wall Panel
Front
Rear of Shed
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19. Start positioning and securing wall panels around your floor. Attach wall studs together as per
Step 17. Be sure that rear wall panels fit between the side wall panels (sandwiched)
Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 28.
17. Position side solid wall into
place on plywood floor. Butt both
vertical wall studs of side and rear
walls together and attach with
3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the
bottom, middle and top of stud to
secure properly.
Rear Wall Panels
Rear Solid Wall
Side Solid Wall
18. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position
a second rear wall panel in
place so bottom 2x3 wall
framing is sitting flush with
outside floor joists and
plywood floor. Wall siding
should overhang floor by
approximately 1/2”
When positioned correctly,
attach both rear wall panel
studs together as per Step 17.
Rear Solid Wall
2x3 wall framing flush
with outside of plywood.
Side Wall Panel
Rear Walls
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23. Locate Narrow Wall Panels. Aligned 1st
Panel in front right corner so bottom wall framing
is sitting flush with floor. Attach to Side Wall
framing as per Step 17.
21. Position and attach right side Wall as Per Step 17.
22. Position and attach right side Window Wall
Panel as Per Step 17.
Front of Shed
Wall panel will
sit flush with
end of
plywood in
Front of shed.
24. Position and attach 2nd Narrow Wall Panel to left side wall stud with 3 - 2 1/2” screws as per Step
17. Note, Narrow Wall are 73” high (2” shorter than wide walls). Siding will overhang floor by approx 1/2”.
20. Left Side Wall flush with end of
Plywood in Front of Shed.
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25. In the next steps, the Door Header is attached. There are 2 short and 1 long 2” X 3” pieces . Start
by attaching both short end pieces using 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw from top down into wall framing.
26. Position and attach the longer Door Header to wall framing when Header is sitting flush with
inside of wall framing and against shorter Door Header end pieces. Attach with 4 - 2 1/2” screws.
Sits flush with inside
of wall framing
27. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs and position flush against front narrow wall stud. The Jamb is 3”
wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jamb using 4 - 2 1/2”
screws. Complete both sides.
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28. When all walls are attached
together, check alignment with the floor.
Bottom wall framing should sit flush with
outside of floor joists and plywood floor.
Confirm 64” wide door opening at
bottom.
When positioned correctly, fasten bottom
wall plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws
per wall panel.
Bottom Wall
Framing
29. Position Front and Rear Top
Plates on top of wall studs so it is flush
on the inside with 2x3 wall framing.
There are 3 pieces of Front Top Plates
(2 angle cut /1 end pieces and 1 middle
straight cut /both ends). Together, the
plates should be centered evenly on the
wall left to right.
Attach by screwing down into top wall
framing with 3 -2” screws per piece.
Angle cut on ends
Top Plates should be flush
with inside of wall framing.
Confirm 64” Wide Door Opening at Bottom
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31. Position the Rear Top Plates on back wall to complete. Use 3 - 2” screws per piece.
30.Attach Side Top Plates (1 per side). The side top plates are angle cut down the Edge. Once
again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall framing. Side plate should also
be flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece.
Side Top Plate
Rear Top Plates
32. Locate Gable 1/2 Walls for both
sides of the shed. Align framing and wall
siding lapp together. Screw center wall
framing of each piece together with
3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Note, prior to attaching, try each
combination of Gables for best fit.
Notched at top
Flashing
Male / Female Wall
Lapp Siding
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33. Lift up a completed gable section and place on top of Rear Top Plate on wall. The rear gable
framing should sit flush with the inside of the top plate.
34. The gable should be centered sideways (left to right) on the top plate. Hint: use a straight edge
to check the angle of the gable framing and top plate. Both angles should line up. Adjust gable
accordingly. When positioned correctly, attach to walls and top plate with 8 - 2” screws. Screw from
the bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall.
35. Complete positioning and attachment of front gable as per Step 33-34.
straight edge Gable Framing
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C. Rafter and Roof Section
Plywood
Roof Panels
(2)
72 1/4” x 48”
Plywood Roof
Panels
(2)
72 1/4” x 9 1/4”
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section.
Identify all parts prior to starting.
Roof
Rafters
(12)
Ridge Boards (4)
57 1/2” and
33 1/2” long
Soffits (4)
1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2”
36. Locate 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 57 1/2” & 33 1/2” Ridge Boards and attach together with Metal
Ridge Board Connector using 8 - 3/4” screws. Total Length when connected is 91”.
Complete two Sets. Position Metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards.
Roof
Gussets
(2)
Metal Ridge
Board
Connectors (2)
Ridge Board
Ridge Board
8 - 3/4” screws
Plywood
Roof Panels
(2)
26 3/4” x 48”
Plywood Roof
Panels (2)
26 3/4” x 9 1/4”
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38. Attach end of a 45 1/2” long Soffit Board flush to ends of outside
rafter with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end. Drill pilot hole in Soffit
ends to prevent splitting. Attach Ridge Board to opposite rafter end
aligning to bottom of rafter with 2 - 1 1/4” screws. Center Soffit on
Middle Rafter and secure with 2- 1 1/4” screws. Measure 45 1/2”from
outside rafter and secure Ridge Board to rafter with 2 - 1 1/4” screws.
Attach Middle Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Ridge Board
Important - Ridge
Board must be
aligned to bottom
of rafter end.
37. Locate 6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2”
long Rafters, 2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2”l
Soffits and completed Ridge Board from
Step 36. Lay out as illustrated to the left
on a flat level surface.
Ridge Board
4 1/2” wide
Soffits
56 1/2”l Rafters
20 1/2”
23 1/2”
20 1/2”
91”
Centered on
Rafter
45 1/2”
Attach Middle
Rafters with 2 1/2”
Soffit
45 1/2”
39. Measure, position and attach interior Rafters as illustrated above.
Complete 2nd Rafter Section as per Step 37-38. Important - Make sure to Offset Metal
Ridge Board Connectors. See Step 44.
Interior Rafter
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40. Flip Rafter Section over so Soffit is
facing down. Starting with the left Side,
lift completed rafter section up and place
of gable framing.
Soffit
42. When Rafter Section is correctly
positioned, outside rafters will sit
equally on gable framing and Soffit will
sit approximately 1/8” away from wall
panels.
Rafter should rest
on gable framing
41. Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing
until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable
notch.
Soffit should sit
approx. 1/8” away
from wall panel.
Gable Notch
Ridge Board
Rafter
gable framing
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43. Place 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 41 & 42.
45. With both Rafter Ridge Boards
connected. Completely secure
Gable framing to both outside rafters
with 8 - 2” screws per gable side.
Offsetting Metal
Ridge Board
Connectors
44. At the peak, align Ridge Boards so
they are flush together and secure them
with 8 - 1 1/4” screws.
To completely secure Ridge Boards,
place 4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the
remaining Metal Ridge Board Connectors
holes. Complete both sides.
Important- if there is a gap between
Ridge Boards, try pushing side walls
closer together from outside. Walls
should be 91” apart at top from inside of
wall plate to wall plate.
Completed left side Rafters
Gable Notch
Ridge Board
Rafter
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46. Roof Gussets are positioned on interior rafters. Prior to attaching,make sure Side Walls are
properly aligned. Have two helpers push the Sides at the top from the outside of shed until inside to inside
measurement 91” between Wall Plates. When correct, slide gusset up, use level to square gusset and attach
to rafters with 4 - 1 1/2” screws. Complete remaining Gusset. Pilot hole to prevent splitting.
91” across
47. Attach Simpson Strong Ties to Top Wall framing and plates and also to the underside of the
rafters. Use 4 - 1 1/4” screws to secure. There are 4 Ties per side.
48. Starting in front corner, locate 26 3/4” x 48” Plywood Roof Section and place on top of Roof
Rafters. Position so Plywood overhangs outside Rafter by 4”. At bottom of Rafter, Roof Panel should
be flush with Rafter end.
Flush with end of
Rafter. Evenly
positioned on
Interior Rafter
4” overhang
over Rafter.
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49. When Plywood is correctly positioned, fasten down into Roof Rafters with 6 - 1 1/4” screws.
Angle screws into Rafter for secure attachment. Locate 72 1/4” x 9 1/4” Plywood Roof and position
as illustrated above. Attach to Roof Rafters with 4 - 1 1/4” screws. Hint: may be easier to work from
inside the shed reaching through the Rafters to attach Plywood Roof.
50. Locate 26 3/4” x 9 1/4” Plywood Roof and attach to Roof Rafters as illustrated above with
2- 1 1/4” screws. To complete the side, attach the large 72 1/4” x 48” Plywood Roof with 9 - 1 1/4”
screws as illustrated above.
51. Complete adjacent Roof Side as per Steps 48-50.
4” overhang
over Rafter.
48” to end
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D. Miscellaneous Section
Front and
Rear Facia
(4)
Horizontal
Gable Trim
(4)
Narrow Trims (6)
Flower Box
Pentagon
Facia Piece
(2)
Note - missing from exploded drawing:
Interior Cane Bolt.and Horizontal Door
Stop
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the
Miscellaneous Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Filler
Trim
(4)
Facia / Trim
Detail Plate
(4)
Bottom Skirting
(8)
Wide Trim
(4)
Side Facia
(4)
Tee Hinges
(6)
Solid Door (2)
Door Hardware
(Pull Handle and
Barrel Bolt)
Front and Rear
Narrow Trim
(3) 77 1/2” long
52.Attach Bottom Skirting around
the base of the shed. Skirting will
hide floor framing. The side skirting
pieces will meet together in the
center. Gaps on outside will be
covered by Wide Trim pieces later.
Start with front and rear skirting
pieces first and attach with 3 - 1 1/2”
screws per piece.
Use 4 screws on front center skirting
pieces for extra support since it will
be a high traffic area.
side skirting
Gap in corner
2 pieces of Bottom Skirting for front
and rear. 2 pieces for sides.
Window
Insert
Vertical Door
Stops (2)
Front Skirting
Attach additional 1 1/4” screws on bottom
edge of wall siding into bottom wall plate to
further secure bottom siding to framing.
Drill pilot holes in siding to prevent splitting.
1 1/4” screw
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