Outdoor living today 8x15 SpaceMaker Garden Shed User manual

8x15 SpaceMaker
Garden Shed
Assembly Manual
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Revision #5
Oct 28, 2008
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Thank you for purchasing
an 8x15 SpaceMaker Storage
Shed from Outdoor Living
Today. 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
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.

Thank you for purchasing our 8x15 SpaceMaker Storage Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
Parts List:
A. Floor Section
4 - 45 1/2” x 75” Floor Joist Frames - Center Joists Unattached
8 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72”- Center Floor Joists - Unattached
4 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Floor Joist Frames
4 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Plywood Floor - Large
4 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Plywood Floor - Small
10 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 68 1/4”- Floor Runners
5 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”- Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
9 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels
9 - 1 1/2” x 2 1//2 x 45 1/2” Bottom Wall Plates
1 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Window Wall Panel
2 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panels
1 - Fixed Window Insert
Door Jambs & Header
2 - 1 1/2” x 3” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb
1 - 2” x 3” x 78” - Door Header
2 - 2” x 3” x 6 1/2” - Door Header End Plates
1 - Left Side Door
1 - Right Side Door
2 - 2 1/2” x 1/2” x 72” - Interior Vertical Door Stops
1 - 2 1/2” x 1/2” x 68” - Interior Top Horizontal Door Stop
1 - 2 1/2” x 3/4” x 62 1/2” Door Threshold
Gable Walls
4 - Gable Halve Walls - Triangular Shaped
Top Wall Plates
6- 3/4” x 2 1/2” x32” - Front & Rear Top Plates
(2 pieces Angle cut on end, 1 piece straight cut both ends)
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 65 3/4”- Side Top Plate - Angle cut on length
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2”- Side Top Plate - Angle cut on length
C & D. Rafter and Roof Section
Rafter Section
24- 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” - Roof Rafters
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 78” - Roof Ridge Boards
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Roof Ridge Boards
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 34” - Roof Ridge Boards
4 - 1/16” x 3” x 7” - Metal Roof Ridge Board Connectors
4- 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 91” - Soffits
Roof Section
4 - Outside Rear Roof Panels - (Shingles overhang roof battens on 1 end)
4 - Middle Roof Panel - (Shingles flush with roof battens)
4 -3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Roof Gussets - (angle cut on ends)
E. Miscellaneous Section
Ridge Caps
2 - Bundles of Cedar Roof Ridge Caps
Bottom Skirting
12 - 1/2” x4 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Side Bottom Skirting
Corner & Sidewall Trim
10 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trim
4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Filler Trim
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82” - Wide Trim
4 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 44” - Horizontal Gable Trim
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Doorway / Rear Wall Trim
Facia Trim
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58” - Front and Rear Facia
(Angle cut on ends - 2 right / 2 left)
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72 1/4” - (Side Facia)
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2” - (Side Facia)
Filler Shingles (6” wide)
18 pcs - Long Shingles
6 pcs - Short Shingles
Misc. Pieces
1- Flower Box
2- Pentagon Facia Plate
6 -Facia / Trim Detail Plates
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pcs - Spare Shingles- use to shim door, etc
Hardware Package
4” Screws
2 1/2” Screws
2” Screws
1 1/2” Screws
1 1/4” Screws
1 1/2” Shingle Nails
1 1/4” Finishing Nails
3/4” Screws
2 - Door Pull Handle
1 - Exterior Barrel Bolt - Black
1 - Interior Cane Bolt - Black
20 - Simpson Strong Tie Rafter Connectors - angled 22 degree
8 - Simpson Strong Tie - 90 degree for roof battens
6 - Black Tee Hinges for Door with 3/4”screws
2” long Black Screws for Hinge / Doorway Seam Trim
Tools Required:
Work Gloves and Safety Glasses
Screw Gun with square drive and star bits
Level
2 Large Ladders
Hammer
Wood Clamps
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A. Floor Section
Plywood Floor
Large (4)
Floor Joist
Frames
Large (4)
Floor Runners (15)
Plywood Floor
Small (4)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 182” deep x 96” wide.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Floor Joist
Frames
Small (4)
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.
Flush
with
framing
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6.Attach Floor Runners to completed floor
frame. There are 3 floor runners per 182” side and
5 completed runners in total. Use 3 - 2.5” screws
per Runner. Use 2 - 68.25” and 1 - 45.5” per side.
96”
4. Complete all large and small frame attachments. Screw
each completed section together with 8 - 2.5” screws.
5. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 182” deep x 96”wide.
182”
7. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
2. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as
illustrated at left. There are 4 larger and
4 smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint
for the floor when attached together will
be 182” deep x 96” wide.
3.Attach each large and small floor joist frames
together with 6 - 2.5” screws per section.
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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
8. Complete all Floor Runners.
Alternate Runners
10. Position Plywood Floor pieces (8) 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
11. With Plywood positioned correctly on floor
framing, attach with 1 1/4” screws. Use screws
every 16”.
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12. Lay out all the wall
panels and become familiar
with their location.
On Standard Kits, there is 1
Window Wall Panel, 9 Solid
Wall Panels and 2 Narrow
Wall Panel for the front.
Make sure to position panels
right side up so water is
directed away from and not
into shed. Look at window
wall panels to determine
proper wall position to
confirm.
Front
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the
Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Window Wall
Panel (1)
Side Top
Plates (6)
Angle cut on side
Rear Top
Plates (3)
Gable Walls
(4)
Door Headers
and Jamb Pieces
Narrow Wall Panel
(2- 12” wide)
Solid Wall
Panel (9)
Front Top
Plates (3)
B. Wall Section
Window
Insert (1)
Window Insert
not attached.
Bottom Wall
Plate may be
unattached.
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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.
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 front and rear panels
sandwiching between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx.
1/2” Outside 2x3 Plate of wall panel is
flush with outside of plywood
when properly aligned.
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 6 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates are flush
with framing.
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Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 23.
15. Position rear solid wall into
place on plywood floor. Butt both
vertical wall studs of side and rear
walls together and attach with
3 - 2.5” screws. Screw at the
bottom, middle and top of stud to
secure properly.
Rear Wall Panels
Rear Solid Wall
Side Solid Wall
16. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position
rear wall 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,
add a second rear wall panel
and attach both rear wall
panel studs together as per
Step 15.
Rear Solid Wall
2x3 wall framing flush
with outside of plywood.
Be sure that rear
wall panels fit
between the side
wall panels
(sandwiched)
Side Wall Panel
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18. Start positioning and securing wall panels around your floor. Attach wall studs together as
per Step 15.
19. Complete all wide wall attachments. At the front of the shed, side walls will sit flush
with front of floor framing and plywood.
Front of Shed
Wall panel
will sit flush
with plywood
at front of
shed.
Note: Illustration
shows Window
Panel with side
configuration.
Window Panel
position is
arbitrary.
17. Locate Window Insert. 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.
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20. Complete both Narrow Wall attachments making sure 2x3 wall framing is flush with floor
joists and plywood and siding of wall is overhanging the floor by approximately 1/2”.
21. In the next steps, the Door Header is attached. There are 2 short and 1 long 2” X 3” pieces . Start
by attaching both short end pieces using 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw from top down into wall framing.
22. Position and attach the longer Door Header to wall framing when Header is sitting flush with
inside of wall framing and against shorter Door Header end pieces. Attach with 4 - 2 1/2” screws.
Sits flush with inside
of wall framing

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Bottom Wall
Framing
24. Position Front Top Plates on top of
wall studs so it is flush on the inside with
2x3 wall stud. There are 3 pieces of
Front Top Plates ( 2 angle cut /1 end
pieces and 1 middle straight cut /both
ends). Together, the plates should be
centered evenly on the wall left to right.
Angle cut on ends.
Top Plates should be flush
with inside of wall framing.
25.Attach by screwing
down into top wall framing
with 4 - 2” screws.
23. 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.
Confirm 67” wide door opening at bottom.
When positioned correctly, fasten bottom
wall plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws
per wall panel.
Confirm 67” Wide Door Opening at Bottom

27. Position the Rear Top Plates on rear wall top framing to complete. Use 4 - 2” screws per piece.
Rear Top Plates
26. Next, attach the 6 Side Top Plates (3 per side). The side top plates are angle cut down the length.
Once again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate. Side plate should also
be flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece. Use 47 1/2” long plate for middle.
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28. Locate Gable 1/2 Walls for both
sides of the shed. Align framing and wall
siding lapp together. Screw center wall
framing of each piece together with
3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Note, prior to attaching, try each
combination of Gables for best fit.
Notched at top
Flashing Male / Female Wall
Lapp Siding

29. Lift up a completed gable section and place on top of Rear Top Plate on wall. The rear gable
framing should sit flush with the inside of the top plate.
30. The gable should be centered sideways (left to right) on the top plate. Hint: use a straight
edge to check the angle of the gable framing and top plate. Both angles should line up. Adjust
gable accordingly. When positioned correctly, attach to walls and top plate with 8 - 2” screws. Screw
from the bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall.
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Note- Prior to attaching, check from
front (siding side) to confirm siding lines up
reasonably well. Try each combination
prior to attaching together to get the best
fit.
straight edge Gable Framing

31a. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs and position
flush against front narrow wall 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. Complete both sides.
31. Complete positioning and attachment of front gable as per Step 30.
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C & D. Rafter and Roof Section
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section.
Identify all parts prior to starting. (Roof Filler Shingles Missing)
Ridge Board Connector
Ridge Board
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32. Locate 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 34”, 70” & 78” Ridge
Boards and attach together with Ridge Board
Connectors using 4 - 1 1/4” screws per connection.
Completed Ridge Board length = 182” long.
78” 34”
70”
Use 8 - 3/4”
screws
Outside Rear
Roof Panels
(2)
Middle Roof
Panels (4)
Roof
Gussets
(4)
Soffits (4)
Rafters (24)
Ridge Boards
(2 each)
34”, 70” ,78” long
Metal Ridge
Board
Connectors (4)
Outside Front
Roof Panels
(2)

33. Locate12 Rafters, 2 Soffits and
completed Ridge Board. Lay out on
level ground as shown to the right.
Screw doubled up Rafters together
with 3 - 2 1/2” screws per piece.
Note, completed rafter section will
flipped over in Step 37.
35. Attach end of a 91” 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 2nd Rafter section now
as per Steps 32 - 34 with the following exception.
When attaching Ridge Board to Rafter ends, make sure Ridge
Board Connectors are offset to first Rafter Section. See Step 43
for illustration.
45.5”
20.5” 42.5” 20.5”
45.5”
91”
34. Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both
outside rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” 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.
Ridge Board
Soffits
Double up
Rafters
Metal Ridge
Board Connector
91”
182”
Metal Ridge Board
Connector to inside
45.5”
42.5”
20.5” 20.5”
45.5”
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Rafter
Soffit

37. Flip Rafter Section over so Soffit is
facing down.
36. To fortify the completed Rafter
Section prior to lifting on to roof,
temporarily secure 2 - 75” long Filler
Trim pieces to rafters as shown to the
left with 4 - 1 1/4” screws per pieces.
Important- Do not discard Filler Trim
Pieces, will need later.
38. With several helpers, lift
completed Rafter Section up above
the walls.
39. Carefully slide outside
rafters of Rafter Section up
on gable framing.
Temporarily attach 2 Filler
Trim Pieces to secure Rafter
Section while lifting. (Filler
Trims found in Step 57.
Soffit
Gable Framing
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42. Slide 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 40 & 41.
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41. 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.
Rafter should rest
on gable framing
40. 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
gable framing
Gable Notch
Ridge Board
Rafter

45. With both Rafter Ridge Boards
connected. Completely secure
Gable framing to both outside rafters
with 8 - 2” screws per gable side.
Metal Offsetting
Ridge Board
Connectors
44. At the peak, align Ridge Boards so
they are flush together and secure them with
16 - 1 1/4” screws. Important- if there is a
gap between Ridge Boards, try pushing side
walls closer together from outside. Walls
should be 91” apart at top from inside of wall
plate to wall plate.
To completely secure Ridge Boards, place
4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the remaining
Metal Ridge Board Connectors holes.
Complete both sides. (2 per side)
43. Remove temporary Filler Trims required to help support Rafter Sections.
Important- Do not discard, will need later.
Remove temporary
Filler Trim.
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46. Roof Gussets are positioned on middle rafters. Prior to attaching,make sure front and rear walls
are properly aligned. Have two helpers push the front and rear walls at the top from the outside of shed
until inside to inside measurement between front and rear plates is 91”. When correct, slide gusset up,
use level to square gusset and attach to rafters with 4 - 1 1/2” screws. Complete remaining Gusset.
91” across
47. 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 4 Ties per side.
48. Identify Roof Panels. There are 4 Outside and 4 Mid Roof Panels.
Starting with Rear Outside Roof Panel, lift up and place on rafters.
Shingles overhang battens
on outside panels.
Shingles and battens
flush on middle panel.
Roof facing
down with
roofing felt
showing.
Outside Roof Panel.
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