OLT GS84-D-FJ User manual

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8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed
with Double Door and Finger
Jointed Siding Assembly Manual
Revision #1.2
January 17, 2022
Thank you for purchasing
an 8x4 GardenSaver Garden
Shed with Double Doors
Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
Please be aware that it is the
customers’ sole responsibility
to acquire the necessary
building permits and or obtain
approval from their local
county, municipality or HOA
prior to purchasing. Generally,
shed structures under 100
square feet do not require
permits in most jurisdictions
in the United States and
Canada.
Stock Code #
GS84-D-FJ
In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 with-
in 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.
All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing
and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included.
Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your warranty.
Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written instructions.
- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it
is advisable to sweep snow off roof frequently.
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely
the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by.
- In areas with high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to install the structure
securely to the ground.
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are
tightly affixed.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today and any Authorized
Dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and
repair.

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 two days to assemble a shed. If you’re hiring
a contractor, their rate should be in line with that duraon of work.
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Foundation Types for 8x4 Garden Shed
Concrete Slab Foundation:
- Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (45 1/2” x 96”) or larger.
- 6” Deep foundation.
- 0.6 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.
- 3 - 4x4 Pressure Treated Stringers 8’ 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.
- 15 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.
45 1/2”
96”
45 1/2”
96”
6” Deep
67 1/2”
108”
3 - 4”x4”x96”
15 Patio Stones
Floor FrameConcrete Foundation Completed Foundation
17 1/2”
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with treated stringers Completed Foundation
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with Patio Pavers Completed Foundation
67 1/2”
108”
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Thank you for purchasing our 8x4 GardenSaver Double Door Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
Parts List:
A. Floor Section
1 - 45 ½” x 75” - Large Floor Frame (2 Joists unattached)
1 - 45 ½” x 21” - Small Floor Frame (2 Joists ATTACHED)
2 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 71 3/4” - Floor Joists
(Steps 1 - 2)
5 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 45 ½” - Floor Runners
(Steps 3 - 5)
1 - 5/8” x 45 ½” x 75” - Plywood Flooring
1 - 5/8” x 45 ½” x 21” - Plywood Flooring
(Steps 6 - 8)
B. Wall Section
4 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 45 ½” - Wall Plates
4 - 45 ½” x 75” - Wall Panels
2 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panels
(Steps 9 - 18)
2 - 2” x 3 ⅜” x 6 ½” - Door Headers - Short (Dado on edge)
1 - 2” x 3 ⅜” x 78” - Door Header - Long
Dado cut on edge- Aluminum Support Strip Attached
2 - 1 ½” x 3 ⅜” x 73” - Door Jambs - Vertical
(Steps 19 - 21)
2 - Top Triangular Siding Pc for Angle Wall Extendors (L/R)
2 - 45 ¼” - Angle Wall Extendors (L/R)
2 - 9” x 45 ½” - Wall Extendors
(Steps 22 - 28)
1 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 70” - Horizontal Wall Cleat
1 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 21” - Horizontal Wall Cleat
(Step 29)
C. Rafter & Roof Section
6 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 54” - Rafters
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 48” - Front Soffits
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 48” - Rear Soffits
(Steps 31 - 36)
2 - Rafter/Facia Nailing Plates - ¾” x ¾” x 51”
(Step 37)
2 - Roof Panels - 51” w x 56” d (1 - Left 1- Right)
(Steps 38 - 40)
4 - 5 ½” Wide x 16” to 18” long - Filler Shingles
(Steps 41 - 44)
D. Miscellaneous Section
(Skirting, Trim, Door, Facia & Misc. Parts)
6 - ½” x 4 ½” x 45 ¼” - Bottom Skirting (Bevel Siding)
(Steps 47 - 50)
8 - ¾” x 2 ½” x 36” - Corner Filler Trims
2 - ¾” x 2 ½” x 10” - Front Center Corner Filler Trims
(Steps 51 - 53)
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 77 ½” - Vertical Door Trims
(Steps 54 - 55)
2 - ½” x 5 ½” x 79” - Rear Corner Trims
2 - ½” x 5 ½” x 88 ¾” - Front Corner Trims
2 - ½ x 2 ½” x 80” - Side Rear Corner Trims
1 - ½ x 2 ½” x 79” - Rear Middle Trim
2 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¾” - Side Front Corner Trims
(Steps 56 - 59)
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¼” - Horizontal Door Trim
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 8 ⅝” - Front Middle Trim
(Step 60)
2 - 31 ½” x 72” - Full Doors
(Steps 61 - 65)
2 - ½” x 4” x 54 1/8” - Side Facia (Angle Cut Ends) - reverse
4 - ½” x 4” x 50 ½” - Front and Rear Facia
(Steps 66 - 68)
2 - ½” x 4 ½” x 51 5/8” - Roof Ridge Boards
(Step 69)
2 - Detail Facia Plates (4” high)
(Step 70)
2 - ½” x ½” x 28 7/8” - Upper Interior Door Trims
4 - ½” x ½” x 35 7/8” - Side Interior Door Trims
(Steps 71 - 72)
1 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 6” - Upper Door Stop
1 - ¾” x 2 ½” x 64” - Lower Door Stop /Floor Threshold
(Steps 73 - 74)
1 - ½ x 2 ½” x 70” - Interior Vertical Door Flange
(Steps 75 - 76)
1 - 45 ¼” - Extra Piece of Bevel Wall Siding - Use if wall panel
siding is damaged or to shim floor or door.
Note: All Trim, Facia and Bottom Skirting pieces will be positioned rough face out when installed.
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8x4 GardenSaver DD HARDWARE PACKAGE
Door Handle x 2
Square Drive Bit
Hardware Kit (Provided)
Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tools Required (Not Provided)
1/8” & 1/2” Drill Bits
Drop Latch
Utility Knife
2 1/2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
90° Metal
Bracket x 8
2”
Cane Bolt
1 1/2” Finishing Nail
168 Pcs.
115 Pcs.
24 Pcs.
38 Pcs.
245 Pcs.
Tee Hinge x 6
Black Headed
Black Headed
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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 (if applicable).
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.
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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Routine Maintenance:
- Routinely check all fasteners are tight (ex. Door Hinges, Nails)
- Brush off dirt from walls.
- Brush off snow from roof regularly.
- 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.)

Plywood Floor
Large Floor
Joist Frame
Floor Joists (2)
Floor Runners (5)
Small Floor
Joist Frame
Exploded Floor Section
A. Floor Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to
complete Floor Section. Identify all parts
prior to starting. Note: Floor Footprint is
96” wide x 45 1/2” deep.
Foundation Material
not included.
1. Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72”) 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.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). You can find
the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag.
Flush
with
framing.
Front of GardenSaver
Door Location. Small Floor
Joist Frame.
You can find the
Square Drive Bit, for
the screws, in the
Hardware Kit Bag.
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3. With Floor Joist Frames positioned
together flush, attach with 6 - 2 1/2”
screws.
4. Position and attach Floor Runners
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”) to completed floor
frames with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per Runner.
Make sure Runners are flush with outside
of floor framing but not overhanging. Make
sure 4th Runner is placed equally over seam
where floor frames meet.
4th Runner
4th Runner
96”
45 1/2”
5. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation.
Caution - you may need 2 people to assist you. Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist
floor. 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.
6. When in place, level floor completely
before proceeding.
7. Position Plywood Floor pieces (2) on top of
completed floor joists.
Flush with Floor Framing.
Front
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8. Position Plywood so it sits almost flush with outside of floor joist framing (see Note). When
correctly positioned, attach to all floor joists 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.
Angled Wall
Extendors (2)
Door Header - Long
with aluminum
support.
Solid Wall
Panel (4)
Wall Plate (4)
Door Jambs (2)
Narrow Wall
Panel (2)
Horizontal
Wall Cleats Wall Extendors (2)
Wall Plate
9. Locate 4 Solid Wall Panels and 4 Wall Plates (1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2”). Attach Plates to
bottom of studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates are flush with framing.
Door Header
- Short (2)
Note: Plywood is cut slightly smaller than
floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
Important:
Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall
Studs with 1/8” drill bit prior to
screwing. This will make it much
easier to attached together.
Pilot Hole
first.
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10. Starting on side, position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor.
The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with floor framing. 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? Recently attached Bottom Plate is on bottom of panel.
11. Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel should be flush with outside of floor framing when properly
aligned. Note: Do not align wall siding to floor. Align wall plate to outside of plywood floor. When
positioned correctly, locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner.
Wall Plate Flush
with plywood floor.
Do not align
wall siding to
floor. Align
wall plate to
outside of
plywood floor.
12. 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. Have helper push wall framing
together while securing to ensure tight fit. Note: Drill pilot holes in studs to prevent splitting.
Rear Solid Wall
Side Solid Wall
Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 30.
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering
your shed. Caulking not
included in kit.
Pilot Hole
first.
Wall Plate
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13. With the corner wall attachment complete, position the second rear wall panel in place so
bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor framing. Wall siding should overhang floor by
approximately 3/4”. When positioned correctly, attach both wall panel studs together as per
Step 12 with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
14. With Rear Wall Panel in place, position other side wall panel on floor as per Step 10 & 11.
Rear Wall Panel
15. Secure side wall panel to rear wall panel as per Step 12. Next, locate a Narrow Wall Panel and
position in front corner.
Do Not Attach
Walls To Floor
until Step 30.
Pilot Hole
first.
Pilot Hole
first.
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16. Once again position the 2x3 wall plate so it
sits flush on floor and siding overhangs.
Note: Narrow Wall Panel is only 73” high.
19. Locate both Door Headers - Short (step facing up and out). Attach both short end pieces using
2 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Screw from top down into wall framing. Align to inside of wall
framing and tight against side wall.
18. Complete opposite Narrow Wall as per Steps 16 & 17.
17. When correctly positioned, secure
Narrow Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with
3 - 2 1/2” screws.
2x3 wall
plate flush
with plywood
floor.
Step to front
and top.
Pilot Hole
first.
Pilot Hole
first.
Align with
inside wall
framing.
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22. Locate an Angled Wall Extendor and Top Siding Piece for Angled Wall Extendor (L/R). Position
top siding on wall extendor and align as shown above. Attach with 3 - 1 1/2” finishing nails to top wall
framing. There are left/right top siding pieces. Use rough surface side out.
Place finished wall extendor on side wall panel frame. Complete both sides now.
Note: Bottom siding of wall extendor will overhang and cover siding of side wall.
20. Locate Door Header - Long (2” wide aluminum support attached already). Align step on header
facing up and out and with support strip to the inside of shed. Attach using 2 - 2 1/2” screws per end as
shown above. Hint: Have 2 helpers push Side Walls together to close any gaps between Headers.
Complete both sides. Attach support strip to short headers with 2 - 3/4” screws.
21. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73”) and position flush against front narrow
wall stud. The Jamb will sit flush to outside of wall siding.When positioned correctly, secure Jamb
using 6 - 2 1/2” screws. Complete both sides.
Push
Long Door Header has aluminum
support strip already attached.
3/4” screws
2 1/2” screws
4”
Top Siding Pc.
Top Siding Pc. for Angle Wall
can also be installed after Roof
is attached after Step 46.
Side Wall Panel
4”
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23. Align wall framing of Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall so they are flush at the front. The
siding for both walls should also align evenly from front to back.
24. With Angled Wall Extendor and Side Wall aligned correctly, secure together from the inside with
4 - 2 1/2” screws.
25. Complete opposite Angled Wall Extendor positioning and attachment as per Steps 23 & 24.
Wall framings
flush.
Siding
lines up.
Sidings will
overlap.
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26. Locate one Wall Extendor and place on Door Header with extendor framing flush with inside
edge of Header. Overhanging siding on front of extendor will rest in notch of Header.
Framing flush
inside shed.
27. Attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing and the Door Header with
5 - 2 1/2” screws.
28. Position and secure 2nd Wall Extendor Panel as per Steps 26 & 27. Additionally, attach to first
Extendor with 2 - 2 1/2” screws.
Pilot Hole
first.
Pilot Hole
first.
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29. Align Horizontal Wall Cleats (1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 70”, 1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 21”) flush with top of
Rear Wall framing. To help strengthen the Rear Walls, there is a short and a long wall cleat which
meet off-center from the seam between walls. Attach Cleats with 8 - 1 1/4” screws.
99 1/4”
99 1/4”
Advice: 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 99 1/4”. More importantly,
if measurements are not within 1/4”, your
walls are not square. Adjusting now will
make it easier to install roof section.
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C. Rafter and Roof Section
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Rafter and Roof Section. Identify all parts
prior to starting.
Left Roof
Panel
Right Roof Panel
Rear Soffits (2)
Rafters (6)
Front Soffits (2)
90° Metal
Brackets (8)
Filler Shingles (4)
Facia/Roof
Nailing Strips (2)
30. To complete Wall
Section, attach bottom 2x3
wall plates to plywood
floor with 20 - 2 1/2”
screws. Confirm Doorway
opening is 64” wide. Prior
to securing, make sure
wall panels are aligned
correctly on the floor.
Refer to Step 11. Wall
siding should overhang
floor while 2x3 wall plates
should sit flush with floor.
Confirm Doorway
opening is 64” wide
at top and bottom.
Bottom Wall
Optional - Caulking seams will help
prevent moisture from entering at
seam. Caulking not included in kit.
Pilot
Hole first.
Use 64” long Door Stop / Floor
Threshold to confirm doorway opening.
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31. Locate 6 Rafters, 2 Rear Soffits and 2 Front Soffits. Lay out on level ground and assemble as
shown in Illustrations A through C below. Attach Soffit Boards flush to end of
outside rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end. Important: Drill pilot holes in Soffit ends to
prevent splitting. Measure and attach interior Rafters as illustrated above. Measure and attach
remaining Soffit/Rafter connections using 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter/soffit.
Front Soffit Boards (2)
48”
21 3/4”
21 3/4”
96”
A. B. C.
Rear Soffit
Mid Rafter Mid Rafter
Rear
Screw center rafters together
with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Note: We recommend you drill a 1/8” pilot hole for each
screw, to avoid splitting wood. The hole depth should be
equal to 3/4 the length of screw.
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Rear Soffit
Boards (2)
Front Soffits
Confirm angles on rafter
ends are aligned.

Rear Soffit.
Front Soffit.
Rear Walls
Rafter sits on framing
33. Position completed Rafter Section on top of walls. Outside Rafters will sit on Extension Wall
framing and be positioned equally from side to side.
34. When Rafter Section is positioned correctly, both Front and Rear Soffits will sit approximately 1/8”
away from wall siding. This can vary slightly.
32. Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so Front Soffit is facing the front and place on
GardenSaver walls. Note: Double check that your Rafter Section is positioned correctly by ensuring the
ends of the Rafters are sloped vertically as shown above.
Rafter ends vertical.
Side View
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35. With Rafter Section correctly aligned, secure rafters to walls using 90° Metal Brackets. Start with
outside rafters and secure 2 Brackets with 1 1/4” screws. Screw into Wall Extension Framing at the
front, and Wall Panel top framing at the rear. Complete both sides.
90° Metal Brackets
36. With outside rafters properly secured, completely secure remaining interior rafters using
6 - 2 1/2” Screws. Screw into rafters from inside of Extension Wall framing at front of shed and inside
Rear Wall framing at rear of shed, behind Horizontal Wall Cleats.
Front
Front - Shingle overhang
Inside - Shingles flush
Outside Side
37. Carefully flip Roof Panels over so plywood sheathing is facing up.
Center Rafter/Facia Nailing Plates (2) (3/4” x 3/4” x 51”) onto outside of each
panel flush with plywood. Attach with 4 - 1 1/4” screws evenly spaced. The
Rafter/Facia Nailing Plate provides for a greater nailing surface later when you
attach side facia.
Rafter/Facia Nailing Plate.
Outside - Shingle overhang
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