OLT Santa Rosa SR812-FJ-Metal User manual

8x12 Santa Rosa Shed
FJ Bevel Model with Metal 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.
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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.
Version #2.3
January 24, 2022
Stock Code #
SR812-FJ-Metal

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 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Roof Gussets
16 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 49 1/4” - Roof Battens Outside
8 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Roof Battens Inside
12 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 14 1/8” - Batten Spacers
8 - 39 1/2”wide x 61”long - Metal Roof Panels
3 - 60” long - Metal Ridge Caps
Several Pcs - Foam Enclosures for Metal Roof
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
20 - 22
Steps
Steps
23 - 34
Steps
12 - 19
1 - 11
35 - 66
Parts List - Pages 2 and 3
67 - 81
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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
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
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 Detail Plate
2 - Pentagon Detail Plate
Miscellaneous
4 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 42” - Short Deck Post with Ball
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
91 - 103
67 - 70
Parts List - Page 3
Note: All Trim, Facia and Bottom Skirting pieces will be positioned rough face out when installed.
82 - 90
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8x12 SANTA ROSA - METAL ROOF HARDWARE SHEET
2 1/2”
2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
2”
3/4”
1 1/2”
1 1/2”
Tee Hinge x4 Pull Handle
Ridge Board Connector x 2
Silver
Shingle
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” Drill Bits
Black Drop LatchInterior Barrel Bolt
Finishing
x 260
x 235
x 35
x 350
x 27
x 23
x 5
x 465
x 2
Black Headed
Black Headed
Single Rafter
Bracket x 4
Double Rafter
Bracket x 2
Silicon Caulking (1)
x 52
1/4”x 2”
Metal Roof Screw
Metal Roof
Hangar x4
x 1
1/4” Nut Driver
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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.
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.)
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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Flush
with
framing
Plywood Floor
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 136 1/2” deep x 96” wide.
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.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). You can find the
Square Drive Screw Bit in the Hardware Kit Bag.
A. Floor Section
You can find the
Square Drive Bit for
the screws in with the
Hardware Kit Bag.
Parts (Steps 1 - 2)
Floor Joists
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8”) x 6
Large Floor Joist Frame x 3
Hardware (Steps 1 - 2)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 24 total
Floor Joist
Frames
Large (3)
Floor
Joists (7)
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Short Floor
Joist (1)
Floor Joist
Frames
Small (3)
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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 136 1/2” Deep x 96” Wide.
136 1/2”
3. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as illustrated.
There are 3 larger and 3 smaller Frame Sections.
The Footprint for the floor when attached together
will be 136 1/2” Deep x 96” Wide.
4. Attach each large and small floor joist
frames together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws
per section.
Hardware (Step 4)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 18 total
Hardware (Step 5)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 16 total
Material used for Floor Runners are
not graded for appearance. Some
defect is allowed.
7. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame.
There are 2 floor runners per 136 1/2” side and 5
completed runners in total. Use 6 - 2 1/2” screws
per completed Runner.Make sure Runners are flush
with edge of floor framing, but not overhanging.
Parts (Steps 7)
Floor Runners
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” 68 3/16”) x 10
Hardware (Steps 7)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 30 total
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9. Position Plywood Floor pieces (4) on top of completed floor
joists. Plywood will sit slightly back from outside edge of Floor
Joist Framing.
Hint: Use a chalk line
to mark location of floor
joists to determine
screw placement.
Front
10. When in correct position, attach with 1 1/4” screws. Use
screws every 16”. The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor
framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
plywood
pushed together
at seam.
8. 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
it. When in place, level
floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
centered on
floor frame.
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.
11. Place remaining 71 3/4” Floor Joist and 18” Short Floor Joist in
floor cavity. Attach to floor frame with 4 - 2 1/2” screws for the long joist
and 2 - 2 1/2” screws for the short joist. These extra joists will make a
larger attachment surface for the patio deck boards in Step 22.
Important: Make sure floor
is level before moving on
to wall section. Use a level
to confirm and shim floor
joists as required.
Hardware (Step 10)
S2 - 1 1/4” Screws
x 75 total
Hardware (Step 11)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws x 6 total
Parts (Steps 11)
Short Floor Joist
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” 18”) x 1
Floor Joist
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8”) x 1
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Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the
Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
12. Lay out all the wall
panels and become familiar
with their location. On
Standard Kits, there are
3 Window Wall Panels,
4 Solid Wall Panels, and
1 Narrow Porch Wall
Panel. Make sure to posi-
tion panels right side up so
water is directed away from
and not into shed. Look at
window wall panels to deter-
mine proper wall orienta-
tion.
B. Wall Section
Door Jamb (1)
Bottom Wall
Plates (4)
Rear Gable Filler
Shingles (2)
Rear Gable
Walls (2)
Rear Top
Plates (3)
Side Top
Plates (4)
Angle cut on edge
Middle Gable
Walls (2)
Narrow Wall
Panel (12” wide)
Front Top
Plates (2)
Door
Header (1)
Front Wall Trim/Supports (2)
Left & Right Side Config.
Solid Wall
Panels (4)
Top Plate Front
Extension (2)
Corner
Brackets (4)
Long Porch
Posts (2)
Handrail
Section (2)
Outer Deck
Boards (2)
Porch Deck
Boards (15)
Window Wall
Panel (3)
Bottom
Wall Plate
Door
Jamb Door
Header
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14. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Wall Panel on top of plywood floor. Depending on your
preference, you may use a solid or window wall panel in this position. If using a solid wall, make
sure panel is facing up. Side Wall panels will sit flush to the end of the plywood floor with the Rear
Wall panels sandwiched between them. Position the side wall panel so the wall framing is flush
with the floor framing. Floor plywood will be flush or slightly recessed from the wall/floor framing.
Note: Wall Siding will not be flush with floor frame, it will overhang by approximately 3/4”.
13. Starting with All Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down.
Position and attach Bottom Wall Plates to bottom of wall studs of each wall
panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so Wall Plates are flush with framing.
Bottom Wall Plate
Important: Make sure
all walls are aligned in
their upright position. If
not, water may leak into
your playhouse. Unsure
if panel is facing up or
down? check siding on
window wall panel to
match alignment.
Outside 2x3 Plate of wall panel is flush with
outside of floor frame when properly
aligned. Floor plywood may be slightly
recessed.
Side Wall Panel
Parts (Steps 13)
Bottom Wall Plates
(1 5/8” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2”) x 4
Solid Wall Panels x 4
Hardware (Steps 13)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 12 total
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15. Position rear corner wall into place and attach together with
3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the top, middle and bottom of 2x3
stud. Start positioning adjacent wall panels and fastening togeth-
er.
16. Be sure to correctly position wall panels so siding overhangs your floor and wall framing is flush
with floor framing. Continue to attach walls together as per Step 15.
17. When attaching front corner wall panel, make sure panel is nested inside the side panel. Line up
wall framing and secure at top, middle and bottom of wall studs.
Rear Wall Panel
Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor Until Step 24.
Optional: Caulking seams will help
prevent moisture from entering.
Caulking not included in kit.
Rear Wall Panel
Hardware (Steps 15 - 18)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 21 total
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18. To complete walls, attach the Narrow Porch Wall to
front wall panel. Note: the narrow wall is only 73” high.
Attach wall stud to adjoining wall with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
19. Attach Door Jamb to right side wall stud. When positioned correctly, the Jamb
will overhang the right side wall panel framing by 1/2”. When in correct position, secure
to wall stud with 4 - 2 1/2” screws. Align Door Header on top of Narrow wall framing
and on top of Door Jamb. See picture below. Secure with 4 - 2 1/2” screws.
1” overhang
Door Jamb
Side Wall
Door Header flush
with inside framing
1/2” recessed from
front of Door Jamb
PreDrill!
Parts (Steps 18)
Narrow Porch Wall x 1
Door Header
positioned with
Dado to front
and top.
Parts (Steps 19)
Door Jamb
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73”)
x 1
Door Header
(2” x 3” x 45 1/2”)
x 1
Hardware (Steps 19)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 8 total
Narrow Wall
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20. Complete the 2 Porch Rail Sections,
following steps Athrough E.
Front Wall Trim/Supports
(with rabbeted edge)
Exploded View of Porch
Rail Section
A. Attach Front Porch Extension
(3/4” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”) to Long Porch
Post (3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73 7/8”) with
2 - 2” screws. Make sure support is
flush with post.
2 - 2”
screws
2 - 2”
screws
1/2” Protruding
Flush
B. Attach Front Wall Trim/Supports ( 1” x 4” x 74 7/8”) to Front
Extension using 2 - 2” screws. Make sure Front Extension is
Flush to back and thick side of Wall Trim/Supports, and 1/2” pro-
truding on thin side of Wall Trim/Supports
Front Wall
Trim/Supports
(with rabbeted edge) Rabbeted edges
mirrored and facing
toward each other.
PreDrill!
PreDrill!
Long
Porch
Post
Front Porch
Extension
Front Porch
Extension
Corner
Brackets
Hand Rail
Section
Long
Porch
Post
Outer Deck
Board
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C. Attach Outer Deck Board (1” x 5 1/2” x 44”) to the Wall Trim/Support with
2 - 2 1/2” Screws fastened horizontally as shown above. Ensure Deck Board is flush
with the thick edge of the Wall Trim/Support.
Attach Outer Deck Board to the Long Porch Post with 2 - 2 1/2” Screws fastened
vertically as shown above. Ensure Deck Board is flush with corner of Long Porch Post.
Deck Board
2 - 2 1/2”
Screws
2 - 2 1/2”
Screws
Flush
Flush
PreDrill!
PreDrill!
Thick edge of
Wall Trim/Support
D. Attach a Hand Rail Section to the Long Porch Post. Hand Rail should start
3 1/2” from bottom of Post and be centered side-to-side. Use 3 - 2” Screws to
attach. Attach Hand Rail to Wall Trim/Support with 1 - 2” Screw for now, more
screws will be added when it is attached to the wall in Step 28.
3 1/2”
3 - 2”
Screws
PreDrill!
3 1/2”
1 - 2”
Screw
PreDrill!
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E. Position Corner Bracket centered on the Long Porch Post as shown. Position opposite side
Corner Bracket in line with first. Attach each Corner Bracket with 3 - 2” Screws. Fasten two
screws down through Front Porch Extensions into Bracket, and the third screw horizontally
through the bottom of the Corner Bracket. Drill Pilot holes before screwing to prevent splitting.
Corner Bracket centered
on Long Porch Post.
3 - 2” screws
PreDrill!
3 - 2” screws
PreDrill!
Corner Bracket in line with
opposite side Bracket. This
will be off center on the
Front Wall Trim/Support.
Completed view of both Porch Rail Sections
Thick edge of Wall
Trim/Support
Thick edge of Wall
Trim/Support
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21. With the Porch Rail Sections complete, attach
to the deck area as shown. Outer Deck Board will
be positioned flush with the Floor Frame in the front
corner. Fasten to Floor Joists with 4 - 2” Screws.
Pre-drill pilot holes before fastening screws.
Complete other side the same.
View from
below
Flush with Side
Wall Framing
Thin part of Wall Trim/Support
covers siding on Front Wall.
Flush with Floor
Framing
PreDrill!
Hardware (Steps 21)
S3 - 2” Screws
x 8 total
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23. Prior to fastening walls and
installing rafters, take time to
confirm your walls are level,
square and plumb. Measure diag-
onal at top and bottom of walls
corner-to-corner. This should be
approximately 125 1/4”, but more
importantly if measurements are
not within 1/4”, your walls are not
square. Adjusting now will make
it easier to install roof section.
22. Attach remaining 15 Deck
Boards using 4 - 2” Screws per piece.
Equally space all deck boards before
attaching. Ensure screws enter the
floor joists beneath deck boards. Pre-
drill for screws at the ends of the deck
boards.
PreDrill!
Lay all Deck Boards
down evenly spaced
prior to attaching.
125 1/4”
125 1/4”
Check for plumb
Parts (Steps 22)
Deck Boards
(1” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/2”) x 15
Hardware (Steps 22)
S3 - 2” Screws
x 60 total
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25. Position Rear Top Plates on top of wall studs
so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud.
The Top Plate is comprised of 3 pieces (2 outside
pieces with an angle cut on one end and a center
piece that is straight cut). Attach by screwing
down into top wall plate with 2 - 2” screws per
plate.
24. When all walls are attached together, check alignment with the floor. Bottom
wall plates should sit flush with outside of floor frame. When positioned correctly,
fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall panel.
Wall Plate
32” wide
Confirm 32” Wide Door
Opening at Top and Bottom.
Angle
screws into perimeter
Floor Joists.
Optional - Caulking seams will
help prevent moisture from
entering your shed.
Caulking not included in kit.
Top Plates should be flush
with inside of wall framing.
Angle cut
on ends.
Hardware (Steps 24)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 32 total
Parts (Steps 25)
Rear Top Plates
(3/4” x 2 1/2” x 32”) x 3
Hardware (Steps 25)
S3 - 2” Screws
x 6 total
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