OLT 6x6 Maximizer User manual

6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed
Assembly Manual
Version #10
Nov 16th, 2018
Thank you for purchasing
a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the
parts prior to assembly.
Please Note- Roofing Shingles are
NOT included in this kit. You will be
required to purchase approximately
60 Square Feet of shingles along with
the appropriate hardware to fasten
shingles to plywood roof sheathing.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
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
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
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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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.

Parts List:
A. Floor Section
2 - 35” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames
2 - 5/8” x 34 7/8” x 74 7/8” - Plywood Floor
4 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Floor Joists
3 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 70” Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
6 - 35” x 75” - Wall Panels - (Walls with Bottom Plates Unattached)
6 - 1 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 35” - Bottom Wall Plates
Door Jambs & Header
2 - 2 1/2” x 3 7/8” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb
1 - 2” x 2 1/2” x 71 3/4” - Door Header
1 - Left Side Door
1 - Right Side Door
1 - 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 64” - Horizontal Door Stop with Dado cut
1 - 2 1/2” x 3/4” x 62 1/2” - Door Threshold
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Interior Door Flange
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Door Stops
Gable Walls
2 - Gable Walls - Triangular Shaped
Top Wall Plates
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 65” - Front & Rear Top Plates
( Angle cut on 1 edge)
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Side Top Plates (Angle cut on ends)
C. Rafter and Roof Section
10 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45” - Roof Rafters with angled ends
4 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 42” - Facia Nailing Strips
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Roof Ridge Boards
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Soffits
2 - 5/8” x 78” x 45 1/4” - Plywood Roof
1 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 48” - Gusset
D. Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
6 - 1/2” x4 1/2” x 34 3/4” - Side and Rear Bottom Skirting
1 - 3/4” x4 1/2” x 64” - Front Bottom Skirting
Corner & Sidewall Trim
2 - 7/8” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Rear Filler Trim
2 - 3/4” x 4 3/8” x 79” - Front Wide Trim
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Side Front Wide Trim
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Side Rear Wide Trim
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 37 7/8” - Horizontal Gable Trim
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trim (Rear Wall)
2 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Narrow Trim (Side Walls)
1 - 1/2” x 1 1/4” x 64” - Above Door Trim
Facia Trim
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 79 1/2” - Front and Rear Facia
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 46” - Side Facia - Angle cut both ends - ( 2 right / 2 left)
**Miscellaneous Pieces
2- Pentagon Facia Plate
2 - Horizontal Gable Detail Plates (See Step 54)
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pc - Cedar Shingles used for Shims
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Door Handle x2 Exterior Barrel
Bolt
Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tee Hinge x6
Individual Hardware Components (not actual size)
Tools Required
Safety Equipment Required
Screws and Nails (actual size)
1/8” & 1/2” Drill Bits
Cane Bolt
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6 x 6 MAXIMIZER HARDWARE PACKAGE
2 1/2”
2”
1 1/4”
2”
3/4”
1 1/2”
Black
Black
Finishing
Square Drive Bit
3” x30
x160
x100
x38 x1
x250
x26
x120

A. Floor Section
Plywood Flooring
(2)
Floor Joist
Frames
(2)
Floor Runners (3)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 70” wide x 75” deep.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
1. Lay out one Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above. Position Joists
equally in Floor Joist Frame. Position Joist so flush with framing.
Flush
with
framing
Floor Joists
(4)
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3. Lay out both completed Floor Joist
Frames as illustrated at left.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). Complete Joist
attachments for 2nd Floor Frame.
4. Align Floor Joist Frames together as shown below. Screw Sections
together with 8 - 2 1/2” screws.
5. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 70” wide x 75” deep.
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You can find the
Square Drive Bit for
the screws in with
the Hardware Kit
Bag.

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.
9. 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
floor. When in place, level floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
Foundations
6. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor
frame. There are 3 floor runners per 70” side.
Use 8 - 2 1/2” screws per Runner.
7. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
8. Complete all Floor Runners.
10. Position Plywood Floor pieces (2) on top of completed floor frames. The Plywood is cut slightly
smaller than floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
Front
Floor Runners
evenly spaced.
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11. With Plywood positioned
correctly on floor framing, attach
using 16 - 1 1/4” screws per
sheet.
B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Wall Panels
(6)
Side Top Plates
(1 per side)
Angle cut on end
Front and Rear Top
Plates (1 per side)
Angle cut on edge
Gable Walls (2)
Door Jambs
Bottom Wall Plate (6)
Bottom Wall Plate
12. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall
Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position plates flush
with framing.
Door Header
plywood
pushed together
at seam.
75”
70”
Completed Floor
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13. Lay out all the wall
panels and become familiar
with their location.
Make sure to position panels
right side up so water is
directed away from and not
into shed.
Note, to determine correct
alignment, the attached
Bottom Wall Plate of wall
panel will be sitting on floor.
14. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Wall
Panel on top of plywood floor. The Wall Panel
bottom framing will sit flush with Floor Framing.
Wall siding will overhang the floor.
15. The wall panel will sit flush at the end of the
plywood floor with the side wall panels sandwiched
between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx. 1/2”
Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel
will sit even with outside of floor
framing with plywood flooring
slightly inset.
Rear Wall Panel
Front
Side of Shed
Door Jamb
Door Header
Plywood Floor shown in Floor
Section B illustrations may not
be exactly as shipped.
Front
Wall Siding
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Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 28.
16. Position side wall into
place on plywood floor.
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.
17. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position
a second side wall panel in
place.
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
Vertical Wall Stud
Side Wall
Rear Wall
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19. Align wall panel framing flush with floor framing and attach vertical wall studs together as
per Step 18.
20. Position and attach remaining side wall panels together as per Steps 16-18.
Rear
Wall panel
framing
aligned flush
with floor
framing.
Side Floor Framing
Rear Wall
18. Align vertical wall studs of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Wall siding
should overhang floor by approximately 1/2”. Position 2nd rear wall panel as previously described.
Rear Wall Panels
Side Wall Panels
Side Wall Panels
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23. Position and attach the Door Header flush to outside end of Door Jamb with 2 - 2 1/2” screws per
side. Important- Drill 1/8” pilot holes in end of Door Header to prevent wood from splitting.
End of Header
flush with outside
of Door Jamb.
confirm 64” between Jambs
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21. Locate Door Jambs. Align so attached filler strip is
facing to the outside. Position outside of Jamb flush with
outside of siding. At the floor, Jamb should be flush with
floor framing.
22. Attach Door Jamb to vertical wall stud with 4 - 2 1/2”
screws. Complete both Door Jambs.
When aligning Jambs
and Header in Steps
21-23, do a dry run first
to confirm spacing. Tack
jambs with only a few
screws initially. Jambs
should be 64” apart
when measured inside
to inside.
Outside of
Jamb flush
with outside
of siding

25. Position a Front Top Plate
(angle cut on edge) on to top of wall
framing. Butt the straight cut end up to
Side Top Plate and align flush with the
inside of Door Header. When correctly
aligned, attach into Header with
4 - 2” screws.
24. Position one Side Top Plate (angle cut on both ends) on top wall
framing. Top Plate should be evenly spaced from front to back and aligned
flush with the inside of wall framing. Attach into wall framing with 4 - 2”
screws.
Top Plate aligned flush
with inside of wall framing.
On ends,
screwing on
slight angle
provides
more strength
Front Top Plate butted up
against Side Top Plate
with angled edge to
outside.
Aligned flush
with inside of
Door Header.
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27. When all Walls and Top Plates are attached
together, check wall and floor alignment. Bottom
wall framing should sit flush with outside of floor
joists. See Steps 15-20 for correct alignment.
Confirm Door Jambs are 64” apart at top and
bottom of door opening.
When positioned correctly, fasten bottom wall
plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall
panel.
Bottom Wall
Framing
Confirm 64” Wide between Door Jambs
Caulking
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
26. Complete remaining Side and Rear Top Plate
attachments as per Steps 24-25.
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Angle
screws into perimeter
Floor Joists.

29. Temporarily attach Gable to walls and top plate with 2 - 2” screws. Screw from the bottom of
gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall. Gables may need slight adjustment in Step 40 and then
be completely attached with an additional 6 - 2” screws. Position 2nd Gable on side walls.
28. Place Gable so framing sits flush with the inside of the top plate. Center from front to rear using a
Straight Edge to confirm angle of gable frame and Top Plate line up. Adjust gable accordingly. From the
outside, make sure gable flashing overhangs wall siding.
1x3 Gable Framing
Straight Edge
Gable Flashing
30. Position and temporarily attach 2nd Gable as per Steps 28-29.
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C. Rafter and Roof Section
Plywood
Roof Panels
(2)
78” x 45 1/4”
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section.
Identify all parts prior to starting.
Roof
Rafters
(10)
Ridge Boards (2)
3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70”
Soffits (2)
1/2” x 4 1/2” x 70”
Roof
Gusset
31. Locate 5 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45” long
Rafters, 1 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 70” Soffit and
1 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” Ridge board. Evenly
space out Rafters and lay out as illustrated to
the left on a flat level surface.
3/4” thick Ridge Board
1/2” thick
Soffit
45” Long Rafters
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32. Attach Ridge Board to ends of both outside rafters with 2 - 2”
screws per end. Drill 1/8” pilot holes in Ridge Board to prevent splitting.
Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated below. When
positioned correctly, attach Ridge Board to remaining rafters with 2 - 2”
screws /rafter end.
Ridge Board
Note: Ridge
Board must be
aligned to bottom
of rafter end.
Important:
Pilot Hole Ridge
Board and Soffit
prior to screwing
to prevent splitting!
Soffit
Ridge Board
Soffit
35”
17 1/2”
33. Attach end of Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with
2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end. Drill pilot hole in Soffit ends to prevent
splitting. Complete both outside Rafter / Soffit connections first. Measure
and position interior Rafters as illustrated above. When positioned
correctly, attach Soffits to remaining rafters with 2 -1 1/4” screws /rafter.
Flip completed rafter section over.
34. Complete 2nd
Rafter section now
as per Steps 32 - 33.
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35. Starting at the rear, lift a completed
rafter section up and place on gable
framing.
Soffit
37. When Rafter Section is correctly
positioned, outside rafters will sit
equally on gable framing and Soffit will
sit approximately 1/8” away from wall
panels.
36. Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing
until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable
notch.
Soffit should sit
approx. 1/8” away
from wall panel.
Gable Notch
Ridge Board
Rafter
Rafter should rest
on gable framing
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38. Place 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 34 - 36.
40. With both Ridge Boards
connected, completely secure Gable
framing to walls and rafters. Use 3 - 2”
screws per Rafter. Use an additional
6 - 2” screws to secure Gable to wall.
Note- you may have to remove the 2
temporary screws in Gable from
Step 29 and reposition Gable for best
fit prior to completing gable
attachment.
Completed rear side Rafters.
Gable Notch
Ridge Board
Rafter
39. With Ridge Board locked into gable notch, align Ridge Boards so they are flush together and
secure them with 8 - 1 1/4” screws. Important- if there is a gap between Ridge Boards, try pushing rear
wall and Door Header closer together from outside. Walls should be 70” apart at top from inside of wall
plate to wall plate.
Screw
Ridge Boards
together with
1 1/4” screws
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42. The Roof Gusset is positioned on center rafter. When correct, slide gusset up, use level to
square gusset and attach to rafter with 4 - 1 1/4” screws. Pilot hole Gusset to prevent splitting.
41. Secure Rafters to Top Wall Framing with one 3” screw per rafter. Screw through Wall Frame at
an angle. Have two helpers push the Front and Rear Walls at the top from the outside of shed until
inside to inside measurement between the Top Plates is 70”.
43. Starting in front corner, locate 5/8” x 78” x 45 1/4” Plywood Roof Section and place on top of
Roof Rafters. Position so Plywood overhangs outside Rafter by 4”. At bottom of Rafter, Roof Panel
should be flush with Rafter end.
Flush with end of
Rafter. Evenly
positioned on
Interior Rafter
4” overhang
past Rafter.
4“
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70”

44. When Plywood is correctly positioned, fasten down into Roof Rafters with 15 - 1 1/4” screws.
45. Locate Plywood Roof Piece for the rear side ( 78” x 45 1/4”).
46. Position and attach as per Steps 43- 45.
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Not past apex