Outdoor living today 8x12 SunShed User manual

8x12 SunShed
Garden Shed
Assembly Manual
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Revision #7
Oct 15, 2008
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Thank you for purchasing
an 8x12 SunShed Garden
Shed. Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
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
Sunshed 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.

Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 SunShed Garden Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
A. Floor Section
3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joist Unattached)
3 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joists Attached)
6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72" - Floor Joists
3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Plywood
3 - 45 1/2”d x 21” - Floor Plywood
10- 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 68” - Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
Main Wall Panels
4 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels
4 - 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 45 1/2" - Wall Plates
2 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Window Wall Panels
3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Short Side Double Window Walls
1 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panel
1 - 31 1/2” x 72” Dutch Door - 2pcs (42” and 30” high)
5 - 45 1/2” x 9” - Wall Extendors
2 - 47 1/2” x 9” - Angle Wall Extendors for Front & Back - L/R
3 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 60” - Horizontal Wall Extendor Brace
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 30” - Horizontal Wall Extendor Brace (front/back)
1 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 71 1/2” - Horizontal Wall Extendor Brace (side)
Window Inserts
6 - Fixed Window Inserts
2 - Functional Window Inserts
Door Jamb, Header & Door Stops
1 - 1 1/2” x 3” x 73” - Vertical Door Jambs
1 - 2” x 3” x 45.5” - Door Header
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72” - Interior Vertical Door Stops
Gable Walls
2 - Front and Rear Gable Walls - Triangular shaped
(33 3/4 degrees on 1 side / 22 1/2 degrees on other)
Top Wall Plates
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 65 3/4” - Short Side - 22 1/2 degree cut on edge
2 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/4” x 65 3/4” - Tall Side - 33 3/4 degree cut on edge
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 73 3/4” - Front & Rear
(33 3/4 degrees on 1 end / 22 1/2 degrees on other)
C. Rafter Section
9 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 77 3/4” - Long Roof Side Rafters (22 1/2 degrees)
9 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 37 3/4” - Short Roof Side Rafters (33 3/4 degrees)
1 - 3/4” x 4 5/8” x 52 1/2” - Ridge Boards (long roof side)
1 - 3/4” x 4 5/8” x 84” - Ridge Boards (long roof side)
1 - 3/4” x 5 1/8” x 52 1/2” - Ridge Boards (short roof side)
1 - 3/4” x 5 1/8” x 84” - Ridge Boards (short roof side)
3 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72 - Gussets (angle cut on both ends)
Soffits
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Short Roof Side
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Long Roof Side
D. Roof Section
2 - Right Side Roof Panels
2 - Center Roof Panels
2 - Left Side Roof Panels
12 - 3/4” x 3/4” x 44 1/2” - Lexan Support Cleats
3 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 41 1/2” - Ridge Caps for Lexan
2 - 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 41 1/2” - Outside Ridge Caps for Lexan
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 41 1/2” - Ridge Caps for Lexan
6 - 20 1/4”w x 44”l - Lexan Panels
E. Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
10 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2”l Bottom Skirting
Corner & Wall Trim
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Filler Trim Short Wall Side
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 84” - Filler Trim Tall Wall Side
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82” - Corner Trim Short Wall Side
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 87” - Corner Trim Tall Wall Side
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 87” - Door Wall Vertical Trim
5 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 87” - Tall Wall Vertical Trim
4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” - Short Wall Vertical Trim
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 32” - Horizontal Door Trim (above Door)
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x8” - Horizontal Narrow Wall Trim (above Wall)
2 - Triangular Corner Gable Trim Pieces (Front and Rear)
2 -1/2”x 3 1/2 x 81 1/2”- Hor.Gable Trim (F & R) Angle cut 1 end
Facia Trim
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 78 3/4” - Angle Cut Front/Rear Facia Trim
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 38 1/4” - Angle Cut Front/Rear Facia Trim
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Side Facia
2 - Facia Detail Plates (Sides)
2 - Pentagon Detail Plates (Front and Back)
Filler Shingles (6” wide)
8 - Long Shingles
4 - Short Shingles
Ridge Caps
20 - Cedar Shingle Roof Ridge Caps (includes 2 Undercourse Caps)
Flower Boxes
2 - Flower Boxes
Potting Shelves
3 - 45” Long Potting Shelves
1 - 41” Short Potting Shelf
8 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 36”l Potting Shelf Legs
**Miscellaneous Pieces
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pcs - Spare Shingles- use to shim door, etc
F. Hardware Package
2.5” Screws, 2” Screws, 1 1/2” Screws, 1 1/4” Screws
1 1/4” Finishing Nails, 1 1/2” Shingle Nails
1 - Tube of Silicon for Lexan Roof Panels
8 - Simpson Strong Ties - 90 degree Roof Connect
7 - Simpson Strong Ties - Angled for Short Roof
7 - Simpson Strong Ties - Angled for Long Roof
2 - 1/16” x 3” x 7” - Metal Ridge Board Connectors
4 - Black Tee Hinges for Dutch Door
20 - 2” Black Screws for Hinge / Doorway Seam Trim
14 - 3/4” Black Screws for Door Hinges
1 - Black Pull Handle and Barrel Bolt
1 - Sliver Interior Barrel Bolt
24 - 3/4” Silver Screws
1 - Square Drive Drill Bit
Tools Required:
Work Gloves & Safety Glasses, Screw Gun with square drive bit,
Level, 2 Large Ladders, Hammer, Wood Clamps.
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A. Floor Section
Plywood Floor
Large (3)
Floor Joist
Frames
Large (3)
Floor Runners (10)
Plywood Floor
Small (3)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 136 1/2” deep.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Floor Joist
Frames
Small (3)
1. Lay out Large 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
2. Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position. 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.
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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 - 2.5”
screws per Runner.
96”
5. Complete all large and small frame attachments. Screw
each completed section together with 8 - 2.5” screws.
6. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 136 1/2” deep x 96” wide.
136 1/2”
8. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
3. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as
illustrated at left. 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 - 2.5” screws per section.
Front of Shed

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.
10. 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
9. Complete all Floor Runners.
11. Position Plywood Floor pieces (6) on top
of completed floor joists. Plywood will sit flush
with outside of floor joist frame.
Hint: Use a chalk line
to mark location of
floor joists to
determine screw
placement.
Front
12. With Plywood positioned correctly on floor
framing, attach with 1 1/4” screws. Use screws
every 16”.
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B. Wall Section
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Gable Walls
Door Header
Narrow Wall
Door Jamb
Window Wall
Panel Functional Window
Insert
Short Side Double Window
Wall Panel
Fixed Window
Inserts
Wall Plates
Angled Wall Extendor
Wall Extendor
Solid Wall
Layout Panels and
Pieces as illustrated
below.

14. Starting at the Rear Left Side, position a
Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor. The
Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush with
plywood. 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? check siding on window wall panel
to match alignment.
15.The side wall panels will sit flush at the end
of the plywood floor with the rear panels
sandwiches between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx.
1/2”
Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel
is flush with outside of plywood
when properly aligned.
Left Side Wall Panel
Rear of Shed
Bottom Wall Plate
13. 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 so plates are flush
with framing. Note, some Bottom Wall Plates may already be attached to some Solid Walls.
Side of Shed
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Left Side
Front

Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 29.
16. Position rear solid 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.
Rear Solid Wall
Side Solid Wall
17. With the corner wall attachment complete, position the
rear Window Wall panel in place so bottom 2x3 wall
framing is sitting flush with outside floor joists and
plywood floor. Wall siding should overhang floor by
approximately 1/2”
When positioned correctly, attach both rear wall panel studs
together as per Step 16.
Rear Solid Wall
2x3 wall framing flush
with outside of plywood.
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18. Locate Window Insert for Rear Wall. Place Window Insert into wall opening tight to wall siding.
On the inside, shim Window Insert evenly in cavity. Kits include one additional shingle for shimming of
the window. When properly positioned, secure Window Insert to wall framing cavity with 4 - 2” screws.
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.

21. Position and secure Wall Panel studs together as per Step 16.
Be sure that rear
wall panels fit
between the side
wall panels
(sandwiches).
20. Locate 2 Side Solid Window
Walls and position on left side.
19. Position and attach Rear Window Wall Panel to Solid Wall Panel as per Step 16.
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22. Front Side Wall Panel will sit flush with plywood / floor framing at front end when positioned
correctly. Position Rear Short Side Double Window Wall on floor.
Front of Shed
Wall panel will
sit flush with
plywood/floor
framing at
front of shed.
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23. Position and secure Wall Panel studs together as per Step 16. Locate and position remaining
Short Side Double Window Walls on floor.
24. Position remaining Short Side Double Window Walls and attach as per Step 16. Place
Fixed Window Inserts in window openings as per Step 18.

25. Place 2nd Window Wall Panel
in front and attach. Insert Window
Insert as per Step 18 . Position and
attach Wall Panel as Per Step 16.
26. Position and attach Narrow Wall Panel to left side wall stud
with 3 - 2 1/2” screws as per Step 16. Note, Narrow Wall are 73”
high (2” shorter than wide walls).
27.Locate Vertical Door Jamb and position flush against right wall panel stud. The Jamb is 3” wide and
will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jamb using 4 - 2 1/2” screws.
28. Position and attach the Door Header to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing.
Header should sit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Panel Siding. Attach with
3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Jamb sits flush with
outside of siding.
Dado cut on edge
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29. When all walls are attached
together, check alignment with the floor.
Bottom wall framing should sit flush
with outside of floor joists and plywood
floor. When positioned correctly, fasten
bottom wall plates to floor using
4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall panel.
Bottom Wall
Framing
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30. Locate and place Side Extendor Walls on top of Sunshed Side Walls in rear corner. Align so
2x3 framing lines up with framing of regular walls. When correctly in place, secure with 3 - 2.5” screws
per piece.
Lap Siding of panels will fit together.
Confirm
32” wide
Door
Opening
at bottom
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
Caulking

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31. Locate and position an Angle Extendor Wall on the rear wall of Sunshed. Align once again so 2x3
frame lines up with previously installed Wall Extendor and regular wall panel. When correctly in place,
secure with 3 - 2.5” screws per piece.
32. Align and attach remaining Wall Extendors as per Step 30-31. Note, Wall Extendors are not
required for the Short Side walls.
33. Locate Rear Top Plate and position on rear wall framing so flush with wall framing on inside. Align
so angle cut on 33 3/4 degree end is facing the high wall and 22 1/2 degree end is facing short wall.
Rear Top Plate
Tip of 33 3/4 degree Top Plate
end flush with wall framing

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34. When properly positioned, attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 -2” screws.
Top Plates should be flush
with inside of wall framing. 22 1/2 degree angle
cut end follows
angle of wall.
35. Next, attach the Side Top Plates with a 33 3/4 degree cut down edge to high wall side. Once
again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate. Side plate should also be flush
with Rear Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2.5” screws per piece. Complete Short Side Top Plates as well. Side
Top Plate has a 22 1/2 degree cut down 1 edge.
36. Position remaining Front
Top Plate a into position on
wall framing and secure with
4 - 2” screws per piece.
Front Top Plate

37.Attach Horizontal Wall Extendor Brace to Framing of Top and Bottom walls 1/2” below wall
framing. Start with High Wall Side and attach 71 1/2” and 60” long pieces with 10 - 1 1/2” screws
per side. Alternate screws into both pieces of framing. Complete Front and Rear walls (60” and
30” l pieces) using the same alignment.
39. When Gable wall is positioned correctly, tack in place with 2 - 2” screws. Adjustment to Gable may
be required in Steps 48.Further secure Gable in Step 48 with 6 - 2” screws. Complete other Gable Wall.
38. Lift up Gable Wall and place on top of rear wall. Once again, gable with 33 3/4” degree cut will be
aligned on high wall side. Slide Gable Wall side to side and use a straight edge to line up angled framing of
gable with Top Plates and Wall. There is some tolerance, try for best fit on both sides.
6- 2” screws
1/2” below framing
Straight
Edge
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C. Rafter Section
Ridge Board
Ridge Board
Metal Ridge Board Connector
40. Locate both 3/4” x 4 5/8” x 84” & 52 1/2” Ridge Boards (Long Rafter Side) and attach together with
Metal Ridge Board Connector using 8 - 3/4” screws evenly on boards. Total Length when connected is
136 1/2”. Complete Short Rafter Side using same procedure only Ridge Boards are 5 1/8” wide.
8 - 3/4” screws
Long Rafter Side:
9 - 77 3/4” long 2x4 Rafters
1 - 3/4” x 4 5/8” x 52 1/2” - Ridge Board
1 - 3/4” x 4 5/8” x 84” - Ridge Board
1 - 1/16” x 3” x 7” - Metal Ridge Board Con.
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits
Short Rafter Side:
9 - 37 3/4” long 2x4 Rafters
1 - 3/4” x 5 1/8” x 52 1/2” - Ridge Board
1 - 3/4” x 5 1/8” x 84” - Ridge Board
1 - 3/16” x 2 1/2” x 7” - Metal Ridge Board Con.
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits
Important:
Locate all parts necessary to assemble Long and Short Rafter Sections:
Follow Steps 40-43 to Assemble Rafter Sections. Make sure to complete on a flat level surface.
Please note the differences between the Long and Short Rafters Sides.
Center Roof Panel (2) - 45 1/2” wide
(Roof Battens Flush with Singles)
Metal Ridge Board Connector (2)
Ridge Boards
Left Side Roof Panel (2)
Gussets (3)
Short Roof
Rafter (9)
Right Side Roof
Panel (2)
Long Roof
Rafter (9)
Soffits (4)

43. Attach end of a 68 1/4” long 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. Complete Short Rafter Side as per
Steps 41 - 43 with the following exception.
When attaching Ridge Board to Rafter ends, make sure Metal Ridge
Board Connector is positioned so offset to first Rafter Section. See
Step 48 for illustration.
42. Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both outside rafters
with 2 - 2” screws per end. Measure and position interior Rafters
as illustrated below. When positioned correctly, attach Ridge Board
to remaining rafters with 2 -2” screws /rafter end.
41. Locate 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and completed
Ridge Board. Lay out on level ground as shown to
the right. Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw
doubled up Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws
per piece.
Note, completed rafter section will flipped over in
Step 44.
Ridge Board
Soffits
Double up
Rafters
Rafter
Soffit
2 1/2” Screws
into Doubled
up Rafters
2 1/2” Screws
into Doubled
up Rafters
45.5”
68.25”
20.5”
20.5”
45.5”
20.5”
45.5”
20.5”
Metal Ridge Connectors
offset from Long and
Short Roof Sides Short Rafter Side
Long Rafter Side
Long Roof Side 4 5/8” wide Ridge Board
Short Roof
Side
5 1/8” wide
Ridge Board
Flip Rafter
Sections over
when complete
Soffits
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Important:
Measure 20 1/2”
spacing accurately
to accomodate
Lexan Panels. See
Step 66.
Important:
Pilot Hole Ridge
Board to prevent
splitting!

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44. Starting with the Short Rafter Side, lift and flip completed section over so Soffit is facing down.
Slide rafter up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch. Position rafters
so they sit evenly on Gable framing from side to side.
Slide Bottom of Ridge
Board into notch of gable.
Important - make sure
Metal Ridge Board
Connectors on Long
Roof Side and Short
Roof side are offset
when attached together.
See Step 48.
gable notch
45. Where Wall and Soffit meet, a small
gap may appear. Confirm all Rafters are
resting on Top Plate.
Soffit should sit
approx. 1/8” away
from wall panel.
46. Lift and flip Long Rafter Side up and place on Gable
framing. Make sure Metal Ridge Board Connectors of
both Roof Sections are offset. See Step 48.
47. Slide Long Rafter Side on Gable framing so bottom of ridge board slips into Gable notch.
Soffit will sit approximately 1/8” away from as per Step 45.
Bottom of Ridge Board
fits in gable notch. Top
of Ridge Board will sit
1/2” lower than short
rafter side ridge board.

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48. Where Ridge Boards meet, align together so they are
flush with each other and secure them with 12-1 1/4” screws.
To completely secure Ridge Boards, place 4 - 1 1/4” screws into
any of the remaining Metal Ridge Board Connectors holes.
Complete both sides.
49. With both Short and Long Roof Side Rafters in correct alignment. Secure Gable framing to both
outside rafters with 7 - 2” screws per side. Prior to attaching Gussets, make sure walls are aligned correctly.
Have two helpers push on both side walls at the top of wall from the outside until wall side plates are 91”
apart from the inside of wall plates.
91”wide
Gusset
50. With walls correctly positioned, attach Gusset to Rafter with 4 - 2” screws per side. Use a
level to check for square. Pilot hole end of Gusset to prevent splitting.
Leave 1” gap
to top of rafter
Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Con.
Important: - If Gable framing does not
line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2”
screws from gable framing. Re-align
gable and secure with 8 - 2” screws total.

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51. Complete installation for remaining Gussets
52. Attach Simpson Strong Ties to Top Wall
framing and plates and also to the underside of the
rafters. Use 4 - 1 1/4” screws to secure. There are
14 Ties to complete. Long Roof Side Ties are
angled at 22 1/2 degrees (long side to walls).
53. Position 3/4” x 3/4” x 41.5” long Lexan Support Cleats on each Long Rafter flush to end and
recessed 1/4” down from top of rafter. Nail to rafter using 6 - finishing nails. Note, Start nails in Supports
on ground first. Complete remaining 11 Lexan Support Cleats.
1/4” gap
54. Identify all Roof Panels. There are 2 Outside Right, 2 Center and 2 Outside Left Roof Panels. The
outside of the panels will have shingles overhanging the battens. Starting with an Outside Roof Panel on
Short Roof Side, lift up and place a roof panel on rafters so centered on mid rafter. Lowest batten on roof
should be flush with end of rafter at bottom.
Battens flush
with shingles
D. Roof Section
Roof Batten flush
with rafter end.
Shingles overhang
battens to outside
Further secure Cleats with 2 - 1 1/4” screws.
Important - Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting!