Shire 46034 User manual

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1.Before construction of your
cabin the complete decking
rectangle is made first.
2.Equally space the deck bear-
ers with the 62mm (wide) side
to the floor and the outer bear-
ers level with the end of a deck
board (Fig D1)
Fig D1
3.Use another deck board as a
guide( fig D2) and measure di-
agonally to ensure squareness
and screw the first deck
board only into position using
2 x 50mm at each bearer.
Fig D2
Fig D3
3.Equally space the decking
boards leaving an even gap
between each board and
screw into position using
40mm screws as before (Fig
D3)
4.Place Into position when you
have fixed first logs (next sec-
tion).
12.
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EXAMPLE CABIN
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your pine lodge. We believe
that this product will give you many years of excellent service. This is a natural
product manufactured to the highest standard therefore if you have any queries
or experience any difficulties then please contact our customer service hotline on
01945 46 89 10 01945 46 89 11 01945 46 89 12
Normal office hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Answer phone all other
times.
Check all components before assembling
your pine lodge or employing trades people
We recommend you construct your pine lodge on a suitable concrete base. It should be
at least the same size as the main building without the returns that stick out at the
corners (180mm less than the external dimensions on stable ground or the same size as
the external dimensions on unstable ground- consult a local expert for advice. It should
have a very slight fall to prevent water laying on it.
We do not recommend slab and / or shingle bases as an uneven base or subsequent
settling will cause excessive strain and may damage your building and invalidate your
warranty. YOUR BASE MUST BE FLAT AND FIRM!
ALL TIMBER MUST BE KEPT DRY
We recommend that you treat the entire window and door units including the
beading with a top quality timber treatment. Prior to assembly (Fig5, 6 &7) with at
least 2 coats as some areas are not accessible after assembly.
Once you have assembled your pine lodge you can then unscrew the back archi-
trave of the window and door units, remove them and you treat all remaining
timber with a top quality timber treatment immediately. Re-coat as per your timber
treatment instructions.
Note: You will not have to treat the floor bearers, as they are already pressure
treated before delivery.
We also recommend that you seal the external log corner joints (where the logs slot
together.) with silicone sealant (not supplied) to ensure any damp does not seep
into your pine lodge (after assembly).
• We recommend the wearing of non-slip protective
gloves throughout the assembly process. We also
recommend the wearing of steel capped protective
shoes, protective head gear, safety glasses and full
length clothing. If step ladders are to be used we
recommend one person holds the ladder whilst the other
is using them. If necessary a third person should be
used. Do not attempt to erect the building in windy
conditions. Follow any safety precautions quoted by the
manufacturer for any equipment you use.
• Every precaution has been taken to ensure that your
building has no element incorrectly placed or possibly
hazardous. However prior to use please check for raised
grain or splinters and sand if necessary. Check that
all elements are secure against reasonable force.
• Pozidrive Screwdriver (Electric)
• Hammer
• Rubber Mallet
• Sandpaper
• Cutting Knife
• Tape Measure
• Step Ladder
• Pencil
• Saw
• Damp proof strip
• Silicone sealant
• Oil for lock
Wood is a natural product
and is therefore prone to
changes in appearance,
including some warping,
movement and splitting,
particularly during
unusual climatic
conditions (long hot or
cold spells of weather). As
a natural occurrence this
is not covered by our
guarantee.
PINE LODGE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION OF BASE
TOOLS REQUIRED
Treatment/Care of your Log Cabin
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
PLEASE NOTE

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See Drawing pages 1&2
1. Lay out pressure treated base floor joist timbers as fig 1(It is recom-
mended that you place a piece of damp proof strip under each joist).
2. 34 44 70 log buildings The external walls parallel to the joists have two
joists as in fig2 and need to be fixed together using 70mm nails at a
slight angle. This also applies to partition walls.
3. The joist spacing is on drawing page 2
4. Using parts list for each wall lay out correct quantity of each component
for relevant wall (i.e. front, back) in suitable position for ease of assem-
bly.
5. Note some buildings may be supplied with shorter bearers and join-
ers to make up the length required. Place a joiner next the bearers
to be joined and fix with 70mm nails as in step 2
1. All logs are fitted with the tongues upwards
2. Firstly position the half logs as shown (fig1) on top of the floor bearers
FIG 1
FIG 2
3. Next position 2 logs from the adjacent sides either end of the half logs.
Fig 1 and 2 Important
4. Measure corner to corner, as building must be square
5. Also measure length at the centre of the building from wall to wall (A1
toA1) to ensure correct length before fixing to joists (fig3) with 80mm
screws.
6. This is the bottom of all four walls; it’s now ready to be built upon.
FIG 3
See drawing pages 2, 3,4,5,6,
1. The walls can now be assembled as per pages 2, 3,4and, 5.
2. Start building walls either anti-clockwise or clock-wise direction.
3. Each log needs to be tapped home to log below using timber block supplied
and a rubber mallet (fig4).
FIG 4
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST THE DOOR OR WINDOW
FRAMES BE NAILED TO THE LOGS .The logs must be fee to move
within the frame lots to allow for expansion and contraction.
Important Notes
Fit door furniture and unlock the door as soon as you fit it so you
don’t get locked in! FULLY LUBRICATE THE LOCK It is extremely
important that you lubricate your lock through the key hole and all
moving parts as soon as possible after assembly and at least at monthly
intervals thereafter . Also ensure that you regularly operate the lock
especially during the winter or when not in use.
1. See supplement sheet for door and window unit assembly.
2. Refer to your drawing pages for the positioning of windows and doors
3. Door and window units must not be fixed to the logs
4. The pictures of the windows are different than those on your building
but the same principals are used for fitting them
FIG 5
5. Door unit must be placed into position after the first two layers of full
logs have been assembled (fig5). Slide unit into aperture from above
ensuring unit is completely down and in position. (Fig 6).
7. Note internal doorframes sit on top of the floorboards
FIG 6
8. The window unit is fitted as below.
FIG 7
A - SETTING OUT
B - FLOOR BEARERS AND FIRST ROW OF LOGS
C - WALLS
D - INSERTING WINDOWS AND DOORS.
Assembly of your log cabin NOTE if you have double doors , double windows or tiles see supplement sheets first

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See sheets 2A, 3A
1. Assemble the back gable first.
2. The letters on the sheets are viewed as looking from the outside of the
building. Once gables are in place (see page 8) ensure bottom of gable
meets the top of the side panel
3. If gable is slightly raised from the side panel try to knock down .If still
too high plane down, this will ensure the roof boards meet side walls
correctly
4. Fix with 80mm screws (fig 8&9). Repeat with the other gables.
FIG 8
FIG 9
Example
See page 6
1. Fit roof bearers into slots provided in gable sections (fig10).
2. Measure the distance between each roof bearer (in several places); the
roof bearers and walls to ensure all components are fully home before
continuing
FIG 10
3. It may be necessary to cut the angled eaves edging strips (44x25) to fit
between the gable ends (fig11)
4. Position the eaves edging strips level at both ends with the gable angle
and screw to the wall with 40mm screws
FIG 11
5. The first roof board is now ready to be positioned,
6. Start at the front with the groove facing the front and Lining up with
roof beams (fig12).Bevelled corner down– outer roof face flat.
7. Fix into place (At the roof bearers and angled eaves edgings) with 2
40mm round head nails at an opposing angle (vee) to each other at
each point.
FIG 12
8. Fit the remaining roof boards along one side of the roof as above.
9. The final roof board may need cutting to width.
10. Repeat on the other side of the roof .
11. Nail the angled roof edgings in the same way
as step 8 (28mm buildings have square roof edgings)
FIG 13
1. Several rolls of felt has been supplied.
FIG 14
2. Measure the length of the roof (fig 14) and add 200 mm to that length .
This length is used to cut all the strips from the rolls of felt. (fig 15)
FIG 15
3. Use a piece of floorboard as a guide to cut the felt. (fig 16)
4. Measure up 952mm and mark at the front and back of each side of
( and along ) the roof.
5. Starting at the lower edge (eaves) on the building side place1 piece of
the felt from front to back of the building .
6. An overhang of approximately 100mm should be allowed at the front
and the back (Fig 16).(all felt strips) and the length of the eaves edg-
ings at the side
7. Line up the felt at the marks (step 4) leaving enough for overhang to
cover the roof edging (fig 16) then Secure with felt nails at approxi-
mately 100mm spacing. But only a couple along the high edge at this
time (nailed with overlap).
E - GABLES
F - ROOF
G - FELT ROOF-See tile pack or supplement for tiles

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FIG 16
8. Overlap this strip with the next one next with a maximum of a 100mm
overlap and nail as above and along the overlap,
9. Repeat on both sides until you get to the ridge piece.
10. The next piece will go over the high point of the roof and down both
sides nail along the edges where it overlaps the other pieces of felt .
(fig 17) as before .
11. Sometimes the piece of felt either side of the roof will overlap the high
point.
FIG 17
FIG 18
12. On the underside of the outside corners (fig 18 ) neatly cut, fold and
secure using 1x felt nail.
13. Nail with felt nails at each roof bearer leaving space for fixing the
fascias
1. Starting from the doors, position the first floorboard under the
doorframe with the grove against the wall.(Floor must be under all
doorframes) Bevelled corner downwards to give flat floor
2. Fix into position with 40mm oval nails. Continue with remaining floor-
boards.
3. Trim the last board to suit if necessary.
FIG 19
4. Cut the skirting boards to suit ( NOT UNDER DOOR FRAMES) and
fix with 40mm oval nails at approx 400mm centres (fig 20)
FIG 20
1. Fascia boards can now be drilled and screwed ( fig 21 ) with 1x50mm
screw at each roof bearer and the roof edgings.
FIG 21 example
2. Drill diamond and screw with 2x50mm screws .(fig 22)
FIG 22 example
After painting
1. Place glazing material into the aperture of each window.
2. Hold into position with four pieces of beading. The beading may need
to be swapped around to get the best fit. When satisfied secure into
position using 2x 15mm panel pins per piece of beading (Fig 23).
3. Repeat for all window and door apertures.
FIG 23
H- FLOOR
I– FASCIA & DIAMONDS
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Qty. Description Length Code
2 Door frame 25x(log size) 28 1855 DA
2 Door frame 25x (log size) 28 1421 DB
4 Door architrave 70x20mm 1805 DC
2 Door architrave 90x20mm 1581 DD
2 Door architrave 70x20mm 1805 DE -external
2 Door architrave 70x20mm 1561 DF –internal
10 50mm screws
50 40mm screws
45 25mm screws
1 Refer to letter codes in above table.
2 Lay out the parts DA and DB as in fig 1. The 25mm edge to the work
surface. Parts DB must be inside parts DA.
3 Screw together at each corner, 10mm in from the edge (ensuring each
corner is flush) with 2x50mm screws (fig 2).
Fig 1
Fig 2
4 REF. This frame is set out the same as on the pre-constructed window
frame.
Fig 3
5 Layout parts DC, DD & DE (or DF internal door )as in fig 3.
6 Mark the first hole position 30mm from each end of part DC and then the
rest at approximately 200mm centres.
7 Note the DC ,DD &DE pieces fitted to the opposite side must be drilled
offset to this side to ensure the screws miss each other.
Fig 4
8 Place the other DC part underneath and drill through both pieces with a
3mm drill (fig 4)
Fig 5
9 Place one of the DC parts on top of the A parts level with the inside of the
frame (fig 5).
Fig 6
10 Fix to part DC to A with 40mm screws (fig 6 &7) important fix at both
ends first ensuring that they stay flush then the screws in between again
ensuring that parts DA & DC are flush as you go.
Fig 7
11 Place a DD part on top of a DB part. the DD part is positioned so there is
an even overhang (fig8). Mark out and drill fix as steps 8 to 10. But start
at 100mm from the end of part DD.
INTERNAL DOORS have the DF pieces instead of the DE parts and finis
flush with the bottom of the DB part underneath and square to the DC
parts.
THE FLOORBOARDS GO UNDER THE DOOR FRAME.
Parts list
Door frame
DA DA
DB
DB
DC DC
DD
DE
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Fig 8
12 Drill (not too deep) and screw in each corner with 40mm screws (fig 9).
Fig 9
13 With a pencil mark the screw centres on the inside long edge of the frame
to help ensure the door hinge screws will miss these screws.
14 Turn frame over and repeat steps 5 to 13 on the other side (fig 10&11).
15 Note offset drilled holes from first side to ensure they miss each other
first hole part DC=40mm part DD =110mm
Bradenham has piano hinges and black door knobs fit doors after frame
in building
1 Lay doors on the floor, as you would view them from the inside of the
building. Make sure the door with the lock is situated on the left when
viewed from the bottom.
2 Lay the outer frame in position (fig 14).
3 The hinges are fitted on the longest outside edge of the doors.
4 Make a visual judgement to the gap top and bottom of the doors then trans-
fer the screw centre marks (step A 13) to the doors. This is to ensure the
hinge screws miss the frame screws.
5 Lift off the outer frame making note of which way around you have put it.
6 Place the hinges as shown in fig 12 &13. Screw the inner piece of the hinge
to the door with 2 x 25mm screws.
7 Close the hinges and lay the frame assembly over the doors (fig 14).
Fig 14
8 Make a visual judgement to set an even gap top/bottom of the doors and
secure each hinge with 1x25mm screws (fig 15). Ensure the hinges are
tight against the face of the doorframe.
Fig 15
9Stand the assembly up. Note two people needed for this step. Open the
doors and secure hinges with remaining 4x25mm screws per hinge.
10 Lay the assembly down again with the doors facing down and Position the
draught strips so the rubber is against the opening door and fix with 9x32mm
oval nails for either side and 9x25mm oval nails each top and bottom
(fig 16).
11 Take note of where you are going to put the door bolts so there are
no nails where you need to drill ( step 12).
Fig 16
Fig 17
12 Fit two bolts on the door without the lock (fig 17). The top bolt should be
positioned just below the draught strip at the top of the door. Fix with
4x10mm screws.
13 Extend the bolt to meet the draught strip and mark then drill an 10mm
hole through the draught strip (not all the way through the frame) to
take the bolt.
14 Put the door assembly to one side until required.
Doors-MAY DE SOLID DOORS

DOUBLE GLAZING
beading must be sealed
with low modulus
silicone sealant

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YOU MUST READ THE SAFETY SUPPLEMENT AT
THE BEGINNING OF THE MAIN INSTRUCTION
SHEET
WINDOW KITS– Taped in sets
1 Windows W9S –TOP HUNG
2 Casement stays with 2 pins and screw sets
2 Window hinges
2 Window frame 25x29 x1196 W A
1 Window frame 25x29 x965 W B
1 Window frame 25x29x 915 W T
4 Window architrave 70x20x1276 W C
2 Window architrave 90x20x1125 W D
4 Window architrave 70x20x915 W E
1 Shaped drip bar 1090
2 Draught excluder 1204
2 Draught excluder 915
30 Glazing 268 x 352
60 Short Beading
60 Long Beading
4 100mm hinges
52 40mm screws
12 50mm screws
28 25mm screws
38 25mm oval head nails
72 Panel pins
1. Refer to the window drawing page and to
letter codes in contents table. The WT and WD
parts will be at the top of the window frame .Do
not tighten the inside of the frames so you
can remove for treatment.
2. To be sure you can lay all the pieces, including
inserts together without fixing to familiarise
yourself with the assembly.
3. Make sure the window insert fits inside the
frame with a 5mm gap all around.
4. Lay out the parts WA and WB and WT as in
the inner frame assembly drawing. The
narrowest (25mm) edge to the work bench and
the side the size is the same as the log thick-
ness as shown in fig A1 . Part WT must be
inside parts
5. WA and part WB underneath the two WA parts
(Fig A1 ) .
6. Pre drill 2 3mm holes at one end of the WA
only and at both ends of the WB parts ( see
drawing )and screw together at each cor-
ner,10mm in from the edge (ensuring each
corner is flush) with 2x50mm screw (fig A1).
Fig A1
Fig A2
7. Layout parts WC ,WD & WE as in fig A2 &
drawing on top of the frame from steps 1-6 flush
with the inner edge of the frame .
Fig A3
8. Mark the first hole position 30mm from the end
of part WC that is next to part WD , at the other
end mark the hole central to the WB under-
neath and then the rest at approximately
260mm centres between these holes.
9. Note the WC, WD & WE pieces fitted to the
opposite side must be drilled offset to this side
to ensure the screws miss each other.
10. Place the other WC part underneath and drill
through both pieces with a 3mm drill (fig A3).
Fig A4
11. Place one of the WC parts on top of the WA
parts level with the inside of the frame and the
bottom of the WT part (fig A4).
12. Fix to part WC to WA with 40mm screws
(fig A5 & A6)
13. important fix at both ends first ensuring that
they stay flush then the screws in between
again ensuring that parts WA & WC are flush
as you go
Fig A5
Fig A6
14. Place a WD part on top of a WB part. The WD
part is positioned so there is an even overhang
( fig A7). Mark out and drill fix as steps 8 to 10.
But start at 100mm from the end of part WD.
Fig A7
15. Drill (not too deep) and screw in each corner
with 40mm screws (fig A8).
Fig A8
16. With a pencil mark the screw centres on the
inside long edge of the frame to help ensure the
hinge screws will miss these screws.
17. Turn frame over and repeat steps 4 to 12 on the
other side (fig A9 &A10).
18. Note offset drilled holes from first side to
ensure they miss each other first hole part
WC =30mm part WD =100mm
Parts list
A Window Frame
W C WC
W D
W E
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Fig A9
Fig A10
19. Window insert. Place one hinge on the inner
rebate part of the window; approx. One hinge
width along from the rebate edge on the top
side. The rounded part of the hinge should sit
above the outer edge of the window. Screw the
inner piece into position
20. ( fig. A11 &A12) using the pre drilled holes in the
hinge and 3 x 25mm screws. Repeat with the
other hinge. And close the hinges together.
Fig A11– STYLE MAY VARY
Fig A12
22. Place the window into the aperture (fig A13 )
ensure that part WD ( FIG A13) is against the
hinges (TOP HUNG )or against the WC (side
hung ) .
23. Secure the window to the panel using 3x 25mm
screws per hinge, (fig. A14 ) again through the
predrilled holes in the hinge.
24. Repeat.
Fig A13
FigA14
24. Open the window fully in order to fit a further
2x 25mm screws per hinge ( Fig.A15 ).
Fig A15
25.Fitting the draught excluder.
This must be done before fitting
the casement stays.
Fig A16
26. Lay the assembled window unit with the open-
ing insert downwards onto your work surface
(Fig A16).
27. Position the draught strips so the rubber is
against the opening insert and fix with 4x25mm
oval nails per strip (Fig A16).
28. Fitting the Casement Stays. There are two
per window. Place the casement stays evenly
on the inside of the window (Fig A17 ) on top of
the draught excluder.
29. Place the 2 pins under each casement stay.
Position so that it is not resting on the window
frame and not so high that the pins are of no
use.
Fig A17
30. Fit the Casement Stay (fig A18) on the window
using 2x 25mm screws.
Fig A18
31. Mark where the ‘pins’ will be placed.
Fig A19
32. Secure into position using 4x 25mm screws - 2
in each pin.
33. Drip bar. Turn the window unit over so the
opening insert is uppermost .
Fig A20
34. Position the drip bar he drip bar by measuring
45mm down from the top of the WD part above
the hinges and fix the drip bar with 3x25mm
screws. Repeat with the other window unit
35. Put the completed units to one side until
required .
36. Note do not glaze until all parts have been
treated and the units fitted in the building

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