OLT GS84-SLIDER-PLY-FJ User manual

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8x4 GardenSaver
Sliding Door - Plywood Roof - FJ Siding
Assembly Manual
Revision #1.4
January 14, 2022
Thank you for purchasing
a 8x4 GardenSaver Shed
with Sliding Door. 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.
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.
Stock Code:
GS84-SLIDER-PLY-FJ
Roof Area: 37.5 sqft

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 Shed with Sliding Door - Plywood Roof.
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 7/8” - Floor Joists
(Steps 1 - 3)
2 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 45 ½” - Floor Runners Short
3 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 47 ¾” - Floor Runners Long
(Steps 4 - 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
5 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 45 ½” - Wall Plates
4 - 45 ½” x 75” - Wall Panels
1 - 45 ½” x 73” - Front Wall Panel
(Steps 9 - 17)
1 - 2” x 3 ⅜” x 68 1/4” - Door Header - Long (Dado on edge)
1 - 2” x 3 ⅜” x 22 3/4” - Door Header - Short (Dado on edge)
1 - 1 ½” x 3 ⅜” x 73” - Door Jamb - Vertical
(Steps 18 - 19)
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
2 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 42 3/8”- Extendor Wall Cleats
(Steps 20 - 27)
1 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 70” - Horizontal Wall Cleat
1 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 21” - Horizontal Wall Cleat
(Step 28)
C. Rafter & Roof Section
6 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 54” - Rafters angle cut ends
1 - 3” x 2 ½” x 54” - Rafter (¾” cleats attached on sides)
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 48” - Front Soffits
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 48” - Rear Soffits
(Steps 31 - 36)
2 - ⅝” x 48” x 32” - Long Plywood roof Panels
2 - ⅝” x 48” x 21 ¾” - Short Plywood Roof Panels
1 - ⅝” x 4” x 53 ¾” - Center Plywood Roof Panel
(Steps 37 - 42)
2 - Rafter/Facia Nailing Strips - ¾” x ¾” x 51”
(Step 43)
D. Miscellaneous Section
(Skirting, Trim, Door, Facia & Misc. Parts)
4 - ½” x 4 ½” x 45 ¼” - Bottom Skirting (Bevel Siding)
2 - ½” x 4” x 45 1/4” - Front Bottom Skirting
(Steps 44 - 46)
6 - ¾”x 2 ½” x 36” - Corner Filler Trims
2 - ¾” x 2 ½” x 36” - Corner Filler Trims - Front Left (Step 18)
2 - ¾” x 2 ½” x 10” - Front Top Corner Filler Trims
(Steps 18 & 29 & 47)
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 48 - 51)
Sliding Door Parts
1 - 49” x 74” - Sliding Door
1 - 71” long - Aluminum Door Track with Hanging Brackets
1 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 80 3/4” - Lower Door Track
1 - 3/4” x 4” x 87 3/4” - Lower Door Track Cover
2 - 1 1/2” x 3” x 3 1/2” - Lower Door Track Stops
1 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 87 3/4” - Top Track Overlay
1 - 3/4” x 5 ½” x 87 3/4” - Top Track Overlay - Front
2 - ½” x 4 1/4” x 43 7/8” - (Bevel Siding) - Track Overlay Sill
1 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 66 7/8” - Door Stop
(Steps 52 - 61)
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 62 - 64)
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 6 1/4” - Front Middle Trim
(Step 65)
2 - Detail Facia Plates (4” high)
(Step 66)
1 - 18” x 22 ½” - Window Insert
1 - 24 1/16” angle cut / 3 -23” straight cut - Window Trim Pkg
(Step 67 - 68)
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 WITH SLIDING DOOR - Plywood Roof - HARDWARE PACKAGE
Door Handle x 1
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
Utility Knife
90° Metal
Bracket x 4
1 1/2”
Finishing Nail 230 Pcs.
Black Hasp x 1 Roller Assembly x 2
Torx Drive Bit
2 1/2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
175 Pcs.
140 Pcs.
12 Pcs.
Black Headed
6 Pcs.
1 1/2”
4”
8 Pcs.
Torx Screws
3” 15 Pcs.
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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.)

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.
1. Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8”) 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.
Front of GardenSaver
Door Location. Small Floor
Joist Frame.
You can find the
Square Drive Bit, for
the screws, in the
Hardware Kit Bag.
Plywood Floor
Large Floor
Joist Frame
Floor Joists (2)
Floor Runners
Short (2)
Small Floor
Joist Frame
Exploded Floor Section
Foundation Material
not included.
Flush
with
framing.
Floor Runners
Long (3)
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3. With Floor Joist Frames positioned together
flush, attach with 6 - 2 1/2” Screws.
4th Runner
96”
45 1/2”
5. Align Floor Runners - Long (1 ½” x 3 ½” x 47 ¾”) evenly spaced as shown above and flush with
the back of the Floor Frame. On the front, Runners will extend 2” past the Floor Frame to provide sup-
port for the Sliding Door Track later in the Assembly. Attach with 6 - 2 1/2” Screws per Runner. Make
sure 4th Runner is placed equally over seam where floor frames meet.With Floor Runners attached,
carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation. Caution - Be careful when laying floor down
not to bend or twist floor. Note: 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
4. Position and attach Floor Runners Short
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”) on each side of the
completed floor frame with 6 - 2 1/2” Screws
per Runner. Make sure Runners are flush with
outside of floor framing but not overhanging.
Long Floor Runners overhanging Floor Frame on front
Floor Runners flush with Floor Frame on Back
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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
Solid Wall
Panel (4)
Wall Plate (5)
Door Jamb Solid Front Wall
Panel - 73” high
Horizontal
Wall Cleats
Wall Extendors (2)
Wall Plate
9. Locate 5 Solid Wall Panels and 5 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
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.
Extendor Wall
Cleats (2)
Extendor Top Siding
piece (2)
7/8” thick Filler Trim
3/4” thick Filler Trim
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 approximately 24 - 1 1/4” Screws. Use screws every 16”.
Note: Plywood is cut slightly smaller than
floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
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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 floor frame.
Do not align
wall siding to
floor. Align
wall plate to
outside of
floor frame.
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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