OLT Santa Rosa SR812-FJ-Cedar User manual

8x12 Santa Rosa Shed
FJ Bevel Model with Cedar Roof
Assembly Manual
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 Authorized Dealers free
of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
Version #2.2
January 24, 2022
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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.
Thank you for purchasing
an 8x12 Santa Rosa Garden
Shed from Outdoor Living
Today. Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
Safety Points and Other onsiderations:
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 Santa Rosa and retain
the manual for future maintenance
purposes.
Stock Code #
SR812-FJ-Cedar

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.
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Foundation Types for 8x12 Garden Shed
Concrete Slab Foundation:
- Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (136 1/2” x 96”) or larger.
- 6” Deep foundation.
- 1.7 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.
- 2.1 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 19 wheelbarrows.
- 7 - 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.
- 2.1 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 19 wheelbarrows.
- 25 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.
96”
136 1/2”
6” Deep
108”
148 1/2”
7 - 4”x4”x96”
25 Patio Stones
Floor FrameConcrete Foundation Completed Foundation
18 5/8”
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with treated stringers Completed Foundation
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with Patio Pavers Completed Foundation
96”
136 1/2”
108”
148 1/2”
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Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 Santa Rosa Garden Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
A. Floor Section
Floors
3 - 45 7/16” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames - Large
3 - 45 7/16” x 21” - Floor Joist Frames - Small
7 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8” - Floor Joists
1 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 18” - Short Floor Joist
10 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 68 3/16” - Floor Runners
2 - 5/8” x 45 3/8” x 74 7/8” - Floor Plywood Large
2 - 5/8” x 45 3/8” x 20 7/8” - Floor Plywood Small
B. Wall Section
Main Wall Panels
4 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels
4 - 1 5/8” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Bottom Wall Plates
3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Window Wall Panels
1 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Porch Wall Panel
1 - 2” x 3” x 45 1/2” - Door Header
1 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73” - Door Jamb
Porch
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Front Porch Extensions
2 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73 7/8” - Porch Posts
2 - 1 1/2” x 4” x 74 7/8” - Front Wall Supports
2 - 1” x 5 1/2” x 44” - Outer Deck Boards
3 - 40 1/2” x 33 1/2” - Handrail Sections
4 - Corner Brackets
15 - 1” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/2” - Deck Boards
Top Wall Plates & Gables
3 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 32” - Rear Top Plates ( 2 angle cut ends)
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2’ x 67” - Side Top Plates (angle cut edge)
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 72” - Front Top Plates Long
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 19” - Front Top Plates Short
1 - 1” x 1” x 32” - Doorway Floor Transition Strip
2 - Rear Gable Half Walls
2 - 16” long and 7 1/2” long Rear Gable Filler Shingles
2 - Middle Gable Walls
C. Rafter and Roof Section
Rafter & Roof Assembly
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 84” - Ridge Board Long
2 - 3/4’ x 4 1/2” x 52 1/2” - Ridge Board Short
18 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” - Rafters
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits
2 - 51” x 59 1/4” - Left Roof Panels
2 - 51” x 59 1/4” - Right Roof Panels
2 - 45 1/2” x 59 1/4” - Center Roof Panels
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Roof Gussets
16 - Filler Shingles Long
4 - Filler Shingles Short
D. Trim & Micellaneous Section Part 1
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 44” - Horizontal Above Door Trim
2 - 1/2” x 44 1/2” x 48 1/2” - Porch Ceiling Panels
2 - 1” x 1” x 45 1/2” - Porch Ceiling Support Strips
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 48” - Front Bottom Skirting
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 44 1/2” - Porch Side Bottom Skirting
6 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Rear/Side Bottom Skirting - Bevel
4 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Top Wall Trim - Bevel
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Rear Filler Trims
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 78 1/2” - Corner Trims
2 - 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 81 1/2” - Wide Corner Trims
2 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 78 1/2” - Narrow Filler Trims
4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 78 1/2 ” - Narrow Trims
20 - 22
Steps
Steps
23 - 34
Steps
12 - 19
1 - 11
35 - 60
Parts List - Pages 2 and 3
61 - 75
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Advice: Wood has a tendancy to split when
screwing near the ends of a board. To prevent
splitting, it is always recommended to pre-drill
pilot holes before screwing into these areas.
Parts list continued...
Continued
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Rear Wall Seam Trim
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72” - Porch & Door Trims
2 - 1/2’ x 2 1/2” x 45 7/8” - Porch Roof Seam Trims
1 - Small Porch Detail Plate
3 - Facia Detail Plates
E. Trim & Miscellaneous Part 2
Facia
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 53” - Roof Nailing Strips
2 - 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 23 1/4” - Front Post Detail Covers
1 - Gusset Gable
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58” - Front & Rear Facia
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 71 3/4” - Side Facia
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 43 1/4” - Horizontal Gable Trims - Bevel
1 - Large Facia Detail Plate
2 - Pentagon Detail Plate
Miscellaneous
4 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 42” - Short Deck Post
21 - Cedar Ridge Cap
1 - Short Cedar Ridge Cap
3 - Window Insert
3 - Window Trim Package
1 - Dutch Door with Hardware(Top & Bottom)
2 - Shim Shingle
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 35 1/4” - Horizontal Door Stop
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72” - Vertical Door Stops
12 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 4” - Post Base Trims
3 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” - Handrail Support Blocks
3 - Flower Box Kits
Steps
85 - 99
61 - 75
Parts List - Page 3
Note: All Trim, Facia and Bottom Skirting pieces will be positioned rough face out when installed.
76 - 84
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