OLT GardenSaver GS84-S-FJ User manual

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8x4 GardenSaver Garden Shed
Single Door Finger Jointed
Assembly Manual
Revision #4
Mar 30, 2022
Thank you for purchasing
an 8x4 GardenSaver -
Single Door Shed. 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.
Optional door
configuration
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-S-FJ

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 -Single 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 72” - Floor Joists
(Steps 1 - 3)
5 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 45 ½” - Floor Runners
(Steps 4 - 6)
1 - 5/8” x 45 ½” x 75” - Plywood Flooring
1 - 5/8” x 45 ½” x 21” - Plywood Flooring
(Steps 7 - 8)
B. Wall Section
4 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 45 ½” - Wall Plates
4 - 45 ½” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels
1 - 45 ½” x 75” - Window Wall Panel
1 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panels
(Steps 9 - 18)
1 - 2” x 3 ⅜” x 45 ½” - Door Header - (Dado top edge)
2 - ¾” 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 Strips - 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 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
2 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¾” - Side Front Corner Trims
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 79” - Rear Middle Trim
(Steps 54 - 57)
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 77 ½” - Vertical Door Trims
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 46 ¾” - Horizontal Door Trim
1 - ½” x 3 ½” x 8 ¾” - Front Middle Trim
(Steps 58 - 60)
1 - 31 ½” x 72” - Full Door
(Steps 61 - 63)
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 64 - 66)
2 - ½” x 4 ½” x 51 5/8” - Roof Ridge Boards
(Step 67)
2 - Detail Facia Plates (4” high)
(Step 68)
1 - ½” x ½” x 32” - Upper Horizontal Door Stop
4 - ½” x ½” x 36 ¼” - Vertical Door Stops
(Steps 69 - 70)
1 Aluminum Window Insert
(Steps 71 - 72)
Window Trim Pkg
1 - 24 1/16” angle cut / 3 - 23” Straight Cut - Window Trim Kit
(Step 73)
1 Flower Box Kit
(Step 74)
1 - 45 ¼” - Extra Piece of Bevel Wall Siding - Use if wall
panel siding is damaged or to shim floor or door.
Optional Pieces - When Door configured on end.
1- 1 ½” x 3 ⅜” x 73” - Optional Door Jamb
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 42 ½” - Optional Horizontal Door Trim
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¾” - Optional Front Middle Trim
(Optional - Steps 77 - 80)
Note: All Trim, Facia and Bottom Skirting pieces
will be positioned rough face out when installed.
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8x4 GARDENSAVER-Single Door HARDWARE PACKAGE
Tee Hinge x 3 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” Drill Bit
Drop Latch
Utility Knife
2 1/2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
90° Metal
Bracket x 8
2”
1 1/2” Finishing Nail
Caulking
x 140
x 145
x 22
x 12
x 240
x 1
Black Headed
Black Headed
4” x 6
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3” x 10

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 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.
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 approximately 24 - 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.
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.
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.
Angled Wall
Extendors (2)
Door
Header
Solid Wall
Panels (4)
Wall Plates (4) Window Wall Panel
Door Jambs (2)
Narrow Wall Panel
Horizontal Wall Cleats Wall
Extendors (2)
Top Triangular
Siding Pcs (2) (L/R)
See Page 31 for
Optional End Door
Configuration.
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 floor framing.
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 the Narrow Wall Panel
and position in front.
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 with floor framing and siding overhangs.
Note: Narrow Wall Panel is only 73” high.
17. When correctly positioned, secure
Narrow Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with
3 - 2 1/2” Screws.
Pilot Hole
first.
18. Align front corner Window Wall Panel as per Steps 11 & 12. using 3 - 2 1/2” Screws to
secure wall studs together.
19. Locate Door Jambs (2 @ 3/4” x 3 3/8” x 73”) and place
on wall studs to either side of door opening.
Door Jambs.
2x3 wall plate flush
with floor frame.
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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. Position Door Jambs flush against narrow and window wall studs and tight to floor. The Jamb is
3 1/2” wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jambs using
4 - 2 1/2” Screws.
21. Position and attach the Door Header to top of Narrow Wall framing and against window wall framing
resting on top of door jambs. Header should sit flush on Door Jambs. Attach with 4 - 2 1/2” Screws. On
window side, screw about 1” from end of header at angle into window wall framing. Pilot hole first.
Dado cut on edge.
Jamb flush with
siding butt.
Jamb flush with
top of narrow wall.
Gap on window side.
Angle Pilot
Hole first.
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 back. 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.
Siding
lines up.
Wall framings
flush.
Sidings will
overlap.
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26. Locate one Wall Extendor and place on front window wall panel with siding of extendor
overlapping that of the front window wall.
27. With 2x3 wall framing aligned, attach Wall Extendor to both the Angled Wall Extendor framing
and the front window wall framing 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.
Siding of
Extension Wall.
Siding of
front wall.
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Flush with top
of wall framing.
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.
99 1/4”
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.
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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 Soffit (2)
3 1/2” wide
Rafters (6)
Front Soffit (2)
3” wide
90° Metal
Brackets (8)
Facia/Roof
Nailing Strips (2)
Filler Shingles (4)
30. To complete Wall Section, attach bottom 2x3 wall plates to plywood floor with 22 - 2 1/2” Screws.
Confirm Doorway opening is 32” 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.
Bottom Wall
Optional - Caulking seams will help
prevent moisture from entering at
seam. Caulking not included in kit.
Confirm doorway opening is
32” wide at top and bottom.
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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)
Confirm angles on rafter
ends are aligned.
Front Soffits

34. When Rafter Section is positioned correctly, Rear Soffits will sit approximately 1/8” away from
wall siding. The Front Soffit may touch wall siding. This can vary slightly.
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.
Rafter sits on framing.
Front Soffit. Rear Soffit.
Rear of GardenSaver
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.
Front - Shingle overhang
Inside - Shingles flush
Outside Side
37. Carefully flip Roof Panels over so plywood sheathing is facing up.
Center Rafter/Facia Nailing Strips (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 Strip provides for a greater nailing surface
later when you attach side facia.
Rafter/Facia
Nailing Strip.
Outside - Shingle overhang
90° Metal
Brackets
Front
36. With outside rafters properly secured, completely secure remaining interior rafters using
8 - 3” 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.
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