OLT Architectural Knotty with Cedar Roof User manual

Version #12
Nov 1, 2021
Thank you for purchasing
a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed.
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 Manufacturing Ltd. and any Authorized Dealers
free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
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within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
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6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed
Assembly Manual
Architectural Knotty with Cedar Roof

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What to do before my Shed arrives?
Become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can•
complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor.
Clear the construcon area and ensure a clear pathway for delivery when•
the freight company arrives. Remove all debris: roots, grass, rocks, etc.
Excavate the site. Contact your local ulies company to ensure there are•
no gas or electric lines buried in the area before digging.
Decide on the type of foundaon you will be using:•
 Concrete slab, or
 46 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers.
You can find the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual.
If doing the assembly yourself, have all the necessary tools ready to go and•
in working condion. A list of required tools can be found aer the parts list.
One helper is recommended to assist in construcng your shed.•
It generally takes two people over two days to assemble a shed. If you’re
hiring a contractor, their rate should be in line with that duraon of work.

Foundation Types for 6x6 Garden Shed
Concrete Slab Foundation:
- Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (70” x 75”) or larger.
- 6” Deep foundation.
- 0.7 Cubic Yards of concrete required.
- A concrete slab will have the longest durability out of your foundation options.
Once level, a concrete slab is the easiest surface to build on.
Gravel with 4x4 Pressure Treated Stringers:
- Excavate at least 6” deep, and 6” wider than floor frame on each side.
- 1.0 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 9 wheelbarrows.
- 4 - 4x4 Pressure Treated Stringers 75” long required.
- Evenly spaced, with one at each end of floor frame.
Saves money on materials, easy to level and work with.
Gravel with Patio Paver Stones:
- Excavate at least 6” deep, and 6” wider than floor frame on each side.
- 1.0 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 9 wheelbarrows.
- 12 patio pavers (8” x 8” or larger).
- Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists.
Patio paver stones are widely available from most landscape stores.
70”
75”
6” Deep
82”
87”
4 - 4”x4”x75”
12 Patio Stones
Floor Frame
Concrete Foundation Completed Foundation
18 5/8”
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with treated stringers Completed Foundation
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with Patio Pavers Completed Foundation
Front Side
70”
75”
Front Side Front Side
Front Side Front Side Front Side
82”
87”
Front Side Front Side Front Side
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Thank you for purchasing a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
Parts List:
1. Floor Section
2 - 35” x 75” - Floor Frames - 1A
4 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Floor Joists - 1B
3 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 70” Floor Runners - 1C
2 - 5/8” x 34 7/8” x 74 7/8” - Plywood Floor - 1D
2. Wall Section
6 - 35” x 75” - Wall Panels - (Walls with Bottom Plates Unattached) - 2A
6 - 1 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 35” - Bottom Wall Plates - 2B
Door Jambs & Header
2 - 2 1/2” x 3 7/8” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb with Cleat attached - 2C
1 - 2” x 2 1/2” x 71 3/4” - Door Header - 2D
Top Wall Plates
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Side Top Plates (Angle cut on ends) - 2E
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 65” - Front & Rear Top Plates ( Angle cut on 1 edge) - 2F
2 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” Front Triangular Corner Brackets - 2G
Gable Walls
2 - Gable Walls - Triangular Shaped - 2H
Misc. Wall
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding - 2I
3. Rafter and Roof Section
12 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45” - Roof Rafters with angled ends - 3A
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Roof Ridge Boards - 3B
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Soffits - 3C
1 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 48” - Roof Gusset - 3D
2 - Left Roof Panels 41” (Shingles overhanging plywood on left side) - 3E
2 - Right Roof Panels 41” (Shingles overhanging plywood on right side) - 3F
4 - Roof/Facia Cleats - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 42” - 3G
6 - Long Roof Filler Shingles - 3H
2 - Short Roof Filler Shingles - 3I
12 - Roof Ridge Caps - 3J
4. Miscellaneous Trim Section
2 - 3/4” x 4 3/8” x 79” - Door Trim - 4A
1 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 64” - Front Bottom Skirting - 4B
6 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 34 3/4” - Side and Rear Bottom Skirting - 4C
2 - 7/8” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Rear Filler Trim - 4D
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Side Rear Wide Trim - 4E
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trim (Rear Wall) - 4F
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Side Front Wide Trim - 4G
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 37 7/8” - Horizontal Gable Trim - 4H
2 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Narrow Trim (Side Walls) - 4I
2 - Horizontal Gable Detail Plates - 4J
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 46” - Side Facia - Angle cut both ends - ( 2 right / 2 left) - 4K
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 79 1/2” - Front and Rear Facia - 4L
2- Pentagon Facia Plate - 4M
1 - Left Side Door - 4N
1 - Right Side Door - 4O
2 - Cedar Shingles used for Shims - 4P
1 - 1/2” x 1 1/4” x 64” - Above Door Trim - 4Q
1 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 64” - Horizontal Door Stop with Dado cut - 4R
1 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 62 1/2” - Door Threshold - 4S
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Interior Door Flange - 4T
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Interior Door Stops - 4U
* Note - Trim pieces are graded best face on the rough side. Use this side out.
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Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tools Required
Safety Equipment Required
1/8” & 1/2” Drill Bits
Door Handle
(K) - 2 Pcs.
Exterior Barrel
Bolt (L)- 1 Pc.
Tee Hinge
(H) - 6 Pcs.
Individual Hardware Components (not actual size)
Screws and Nails
Cane Bolt
(M) - 1 Pc.
6 x 6 Maximizer HARDWARE PACKAGE
2 1/2”
2”
1 1/4”
2”
3/4”
1 1/2” Finishing Nail
Square Drive Bit
3”
(A) - 1 Pc.
(F) - 250 Pcs.
(J) - 26 Pcs.
(C) - 124 Pcs.
(I) - 38 Pcs.
(E) - 130 Pcs.
(B) - 164 Pcs.
(D) - 30 Pcs.
Simpson Strong
Tie (G) - 8 Pcs.
7/8” Shingle Nail (N) - 30 Pcs.
Black Headed
Black Headed
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Single Rafter
Bracket x 4
Double Rafter
Bracket x 2

Regular Maintenance & Tips to prolong the life of your shed.
Before/During Assembly:
1.) Paint each face and edge of your plywood floor with a latex exterior paint.
2.) Caulk wall seams if gaps appear.
3.) Caulk around window framing.
4.) Caulk perimeter between floor plywood and bottom wall plate.
5.) Caulk channels in lap siding at the top of your door above the trim, just a drop in each channel.
6.) Caulk edge of door threshold.
7.) Optional: Install a Sill Gasket between floor runners and foundation.
8.) Optional: Install an 8” strip of roofing paper below Cedar Ridge Caps for Cedar Roof Sheds.
Routine Maintenance:
- Routinely check all fasteners are tight (ex. Door Hinges, Nails)
- Brush off dirt from walls.
- Brush off snow from roof regularily.
- Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof.
Painting/Staining
- Your cedar shed, if left untreated, will weather to a silvery grey colour.
- Painting or staining your structure is highly recommended and will prolong the life of your shed.
- You do not need to wait to paint or stain your shed, the wood in your kit has been dried and can be
—stained or painted immediately.
- Consult your local paint store for the best paint or stain for cedar.
- Optional: stain the inside of your shed. (Note: this will remove the fresh cedar smell.)
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.
Sill Gasket
Floor Joists
Floor Runner
Foundation
8.
Floor Plywood
Wall Panel
Small gap between
bevel siding and
window trim
Dab of caulking
Strip of roofing paper over
apex of roof panels
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A. Floor Section
Plywood Flooring - 2 pcs.
(Part 1D)
Floor Frames 2 pcs.
(Part 1A)
Floor Runners - 3 pcs.
(Part 1C)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 70” wide x 75” deep.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
1. Lay out one Floor Frame Section (Part 1A) and Floor Joists 2 @ 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” (Part 1B)
as illustrated above. Space joists equally in floor frame section flush with framing.
Flush
with
framing
Floor Joists - 4 pcs.
(Part 1B)
Floor
Joists
Front
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3. Lay out both completed Floor
Frames as illustrated.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (Part B) - 2 per end. Complete
Joist attachments for 2nd Floor Frame.
4. Align Floor Frames together as shown below. Screw sections together with 8 - 2 1/2” screws (Part B).
Alternate screw location. Use a wood clamp to keep frames together while screwing.
5. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 70” wide x 75” deep.
You can find the
Square Drive Bit
(Part A) for the
screws in with the
Hardware Kit Bag.
Front 70” Door goes
on 70” side
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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.
9. 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.
Measure diagonal in both directions to confirm
square.Both should be approximately 102 1/2”. Adjust
floor if necessary.
Concrete slab
foundation
Foundations
6. Attach Floor Runners 3 @ 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 70”
(Part 1C) to completed floor frames. There are 3
floor runners per 70” side. Use 8 - 2 1/2” Screws
(Part B) per runner.
7. Make sure runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
8. Complete all floor runner attachments.
10. Position Plywood Floors - 2 pcs (Part 1D) on top of completed floor frames as shown above.
The plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing. Align so plywood seam is tight.
Front
Center mid
runner
102 1/2”
Measure Diagonal
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11. With Plywood positioned
correctly on floor framing, attach
using 16 - 1 1/4” screws (Part C)
per sheet.
2. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Wall Panels - 6 pcs.
(Part 2A)
Side Top Plates
- 2 pcs. (Part 2E)
Angle cut on ends
Front and Rear Top
Plates - 2 pcs. (Part 2F)
Angle cut on edge
Gable Walls - 2 pcs. (Part 2H)
Door Jamb - 2 pcs.
(Part 2C)
Bottom Wall Plate - 6 pcs.
(Part 2B)
Bottom Wall Plate
12. Carefully lay a Wall Panel (Part 2A) face down. Locate a Wall Plate - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 35”
(Part 2B) and position plate flush with framing and siding. Attach to bottom of wall framing with
3 - 2 1/2” screws (Part B). Complete all bottom wall plate attachments for remaining walls at this time.
Door Header
(Part 2D)
plywood
pushed together
at seam
75”
70” Front
Completed Floor
Door goes on 70” side
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13. Lay out all the wall
panels.
Make sure to position panels
right side up so water is
directed away from and not
into shed.
Note, to determine correct
alignment, the attached
Bottom Wall Plate of wall
panel will be sitting on floor.
14. Starting at rear corner, position wall
panel on top of plywood floor. The wall panel
bottom framing will sit flush with floor framing
slightly overhanging plywood. The butt of the
wall siding will overhang plywood floor.
15. The wall panel will sit flush at the end of the
plywood floor with the butt of the siding overhanging
the floor.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx. 7/8”
Important - initial wall orientation is important. If wall
not aligned correctly, you may experience problems.
Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel
will sit even with outside of floor
framing with plywood flooring
slightly inset on side of shed
Rear Wall Panel.
Front
Side of Shed
Door Jamb
Door Header
Front
Wall Siding
Butt
I piece of spare Bevel Wall
Siding - 3/4” x 7 1/2” x 35”
(Part 2I) is included in kit.
Please do not discard.
Use if any wall damage has
occurred during shipping or a
repair to the wall is needed
later on.
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Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 28.
16. Position side wall into place on
plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall
frames of side and rear walls together
tight and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws
(Part B). Start at top and screw in the
middle and bottom of framing. Screw
on a slight angle into the meat of both
frames.
17. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position
a second side wall panel in
place.
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
Side Wall
Rear Wall
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19. Align wall panel framing as per Step 18. The wall panel framing with sit flush with floor framing as
shown above. Attach vertical wall frames together as per Step 18.
20. Position and attach remaining side wall panels together as per Steps 16-18.
Rear
Wall panel
framing aligned
flush with floor
framing
Side Floor Framing
Rear Wall
18. Align vertical wall frames of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws (Part B).
Locate and position the 2nd rear wall panel into place.
Rear Wall Panels
Side Wall Panels
Side Wall Panels
Gap
2nd
Rear
Wall
Panel
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23. Position and attach the Door Header flush to outside end of door jamb with 2 - 3” screws (Part D)
per side. Important - Drill 1/8” pilot holes in end of door header to prevent wood from splitting.
Position header with attached cleat
facing up. End of header should be
flush with outside of door jambs
confirm 64” between Jambs
21. Locate Door Jambs. Align so attached filler strip is
facing to the outside. Position outside of Jamb flush with
outside of siding. At the floor, Jamb should be flush with
floor framing.
22. Attach Door Jamb to vertical wall stud with 4 - 2 1/2”
screws. Complete both Door Jambs.
When aligning Jambs
and Header in Steps
21-23, do a dry run first
to confirm spacing. Tack
jambs with only a few
screws initially. Jambs
should be 64” apart
when measured inside
to inside.
Outside of
Jamb flush
with outside
of siding
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25. Position a Front Top Plate (angle
cut on edge) - 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 65”
(Part 2F) on to top of wall framing. Butt
the straight cut end up to side top plate
and align flush with the inside of door
header. See illustrations below. When
correctly aligned, attach into header
with 4 - 2” screws (Part E).
24. Position one Side Top Plate (angle cut on both ends)
- 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” (Part 2E) on top wall framing. Top
plate should be evenly spaced from front to back and
aligned flush with the inside of top wall framing. Attach to
framing with 4 - 2” screws (Part E).
Top Plate aligned flush
with inside of wall framing
On ends, screwing on
slight angle provides
more strength.
Front Top Plate butted
up against Side Top
Plate with angled
edge to outside
Aligned flush
with inside of
Door Header
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26. Complete remaining Side and Rear Top Plate
attachments as per Steps 24-25.
27. When all Walls and Top Plates are attached
together, check wall and floor alignment. Bottom
wall framing should sit flush with outside of floor
joists. See Steps 15-20 for correct alignment.
Confirm Door Jambs are 64” apart at top and
bottom of door opening.
When positioned correctly, fasten bottom wall
plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall
panel.
Bottom Wall
Framing
Confirm 64” Wide between Door Jambs
Caulking
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
Angle
screws into perimeter
Floor Joists.
Important: Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters, take time to confirm your walls are level,
square and plumb. Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner-to-corner. This should be
approximately 95 1/2”. More importantly, if measurements are not within 1/4”, your walls are not
square. Adjusting now will make it easier to install the roof section later.
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29. Temporarily attach gable walls to top plate with 2 - 2” screws (Part E). Screw from the bottom
of gable framing down into top plate. Gables may need slight adjustment in Step 39 and then be
completely attached with an additional 6 - 2” screws (Part E). Position 2nd Gable on side walls.
28. Locate and place Gable Wall (Part 2H) so gable framing sits flush with the inside of the top plate.
Center from front to rear using a Straight Edge to confirm angle of gable frame and Top Plate line up.
Adjust gable accordingly. From the outside, make sure gable flashing overhangs wall siding.
Gable Frame
Straight Edge
Gable Flashing
30. Position and temporarily attach 2nd Gable as per Steps 28-29.
Wall Framing
Gable Wall
Temporarily attach gable walls to top plate.
Slight adjustment may be required later
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3. Rafter and Roof Section
Left Roof Panels
- 2 pcs. (Part 3E)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section.
Identify all parts prior to starting.
Roof Rafters
12 pcs.
(Part 3A)
Ridge Boards
2 pcs. (Part 3B)
Soffits - 2 pcs.
(Part 3C)
31. Locate 6Roof Rafters @ 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45”
(Part 3A), 1 Ridge Board @ 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” (Part 3B)
and 1 Soffit @ 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 70” (Part 3C). Evenly space
out Rafters and lay out as illustrated to the left on a flat level
surface.
3/4” thick Ridge Board
1/2” thick Soffit
45” Long Rafters
Right Roof Panels
- 2 pcs. (Part 3F)
Roof Ridge
Caps - 12 pcs.
(Part 3J)
- Filler Shingles - 8 pcs.
(6 @ 16” l & 2 @ 8 1/2” l)
(Parts 3H & 3I)
Roof Facia Cleats
42 pcs. (Part 3G)
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32. Attach Ridge Board to ends of both outside rafters with 2 - 2”
screws (Part E) per end. Drill 1/8” pilot holes in Ridge Board to
prevent splitting.
Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated below. Double up
center rafters and screw together with 2 - 2 1/2” screws (Part B) first.
When positioned correctly, attach Ridge Board to remaining rafters with
2 - 2” screws (Part E) /rafter end.
Ridge Board
Note: Ridge Board
must be aligned to
bottom of rafter end
Important:
Pilot Hole Ridge
Board and Soffit
prior to screwing
to prevent splitting!
Soffit
Ridge Board.
Soffit
35”
17 1/2”
33. Attach end of Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with
2 - 1 1/4” screws (Part C) per rafter end. Drill pilot hole in soffit ends to
prevent splitting. Complete both outside rafter / soffit connections first. Measure
and position interior rafters as illustrated above. When positioned
correctly, attach soffits to remaining rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws (Part C) /rafter.
34. Complete 2nd
Rafter section now
as per Steps 32 - 33.
Double up center rafters
and attach together with
2 - 2 1/2” screws
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38. Place 2nd completed rafter section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 35 - 37.
Completed rear side Rafters
35. Starting at the rear and with a helper,
flip a completed rafter section over and lift
up and place rafter section on gable wall
framing.
Soffit
37. When rafter section is correctly
positioned, outside rafters will sit
equally on gable framing and soffit will
sit approximately 1/8” to 1/4” away
from wall panels.
36. Slide rafter section up on gable framing until
bottom of ridge board slips into gable notch.
Soffit should sit
approx. 1/4” away
from wall panel
Gable Notch
Ridge Board
Rafter
Rafter should rest
on gable framing
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