STILLA Conifer User manual

STILLA
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
‘Conifer’8x16
S3071
Every part needed to construct your shed is included inside the pack; cedar
panels, doors, windows, hardware kits & roof sheeting. Please ensure you fully
unpack all the parts & check against the parts checklist before contacting
customer service about anything you believe may be missing. Thank-you!

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Caution
Please be careful when handling all components, some parts have sharp metal edges.
Always wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or maintaining
your shed.
Tools required for assembly
•Level
•Drill (capable of driving 100mm
Batten Screw)
•Hammer
•Ladder
•10mm Drill bit
•6mm Drill bit
•Tape measure
•Phillips head drive
•Hex Head Drive (5/16’)
•Safety glasses
•Gloves
•Circular/power saw (if heavy duty
floor was chosen)
•4mm Alan key
•Batten screw drive
Before assembly
•Before proceeding with installation, we recommend viewing the Cedar Studio video
at www.stilla.com.au/installation/ or search Stilla Cedar Studios on Youtube. This
doesn’t show the installation in detail however it could give you some handy tips.
Please note we haven’t videoed the assembly of each shed however the video online
is the Pioneer 20x10 and will give you an overall idea on how the installation process
is completed.
•Remove all parts from packages and place in a safe place close to assembly area.
•Review all instructions; continue to refer to instructions throughout assembly –step
by step.
Preparing your site
•If you are installing your shed on the Stilla heavy duty floor, this can be placed on
unlevelled surfaces and levelled up by using the 100x100 stumps provided.

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CONIFER 8x16 PARTS CHECKLIST
Part Code
Checked
Part Description
Qty
12P
Cedar Clad Ply Panel 1200x2020mm
3
WP
Cedar Clad Ply Window Panel 1200x2020mm
1
SWA
Cedar Studio Window Assembly (add per additional WP)
1
9P
Cedar Clad Ply Panel 900x2020mm
8
FP
Cedar Clad Ply Panel 780x2020mm (Remove if DD)
2
SCD
Single Colonial Door 825x1885mm (remove if DD)
1
G
8ft Ply Gable (2 x LHS, 2 x RHS)
4
FP
Cedar Clad Ply Front Panel 780x2020mm (DD option)
2
DCD
Double Colonial Door 710x1885mm (DD option)
2
FWP
Cedar Clad Ply Fixed Window Panel 1200x2020mm (option)
CP
Corner Post 2015x65x18mm
4
CS
Cover Strip 1890x40x7mm
11
CS
Fixed Cover Strip 2015x40x7mm (4x per added fixed window)
F
8ft Studio Fascia Pack (4pcs) –140x20mm
1
R
Roof Rafter 1195x70x45mm
10
LCT
Large Collar Tie
2
SDH
Single Studio Door Head 840x123x45mm
1
SDSS
Single Door Surround Set –2@ 840mm, 2@ 1870mm (17x17)
1
DDH
Studio Double Door Head 1440x123x45mm
1
DDSS
Double Door Surround Set –2@ 1440mm, 2@ 1870mm (17x17)
1
DDS
Double Door Vertical Seal –1855x55x20mm
1
SIWS
Studio Internal Window Strip Set –2@ 770mm, 2@ 1240mm
(add per additional WP)
1
FGS
Front Gable Cover Strip –460mm
1
BGS
Back Gable Cover Strip –490mm
1
SCS
Stilla Cover Strip 2400x47x7mm (1@1800mm, 1@ 600mm)
1 & 1
E
Roof End Piece 203x70x30mm
12
RSB
Roof Support Block 250x70x45mm
2
RS
1450mm Roof Sheet
14
Sky
1450 Skylight (option- swap with 1450 roof sheet)
RC
1800mm Ridge Cap
3
C
1707mm Channel
6
HK
8x16 Hardware Kit
1
IM
8x16 Instruction Manual
1
REP
Roof End Plate 1568x70x45mm
8
MREP
Middle Roof End Plate 1571x70x45mm
4
JP
Joining Plate 1145x70x45mm
8
RI (option)
Roof Insulation 4800x1300mm
2

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Floor Kit –Option
Floor Frame –140x35
Part Code
Checked
Part Description
Qty
EP
Floor End Plate 1242x140x35mm
12
SJ
Floor Single Joist 1530x140x35mm
18
DJ
Floor Double Joist 1530x140x35mm
6
FN
Floor Nog 379x42x35mm
12
L
Logs 750mm
12
FB
1798mm x 800mm
5
FB
598mm x 800mm
5
FB
1798mm x 706mm
1
FB
598mm x 706mm
1
Annex Kit –Option (add screws)
5120mm x 1450mm
Part Code
Checked
Part Description
Qty
VBJ
Veranda Beam Joiner 700x70x45mm
1
VOBJ
Veranda Outer Beam Joiner 700x140x35mm
1
VB
Veranda Beam 2560x70x45mm
2
VOB
Veranda Outer Beam 2560x140x35mm
2
VR
Veranda Rafter 1320x70x45mm
6
VF
Veranda fascia 1350x140x20 block cedar
2
VRS
1450mm Veranda Roof Sheet
7
VP
Veranda Posts 2400x90x90mm
4
Annex Deck Kit –Option (add screws)
4800mm x 1420mm
Part Code
Checked
Part Description
Qty
VEP
Veranda End Plate 4800x140x35mm
2
VJ
Veranda Joists 1350x140x35
11
VFB
Veranda Floorboards 4850x140x20mm
11
VL
Veranda Logs 750x100x100mm
4

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If no floor option was purchased, go to step 2.0 (Wall Assembly)
SKIP TO BACK FOR IMAGES TO HELP WITH FLOOR INSTALL
STEP 1.0
FLOOR KIT
1.0 –FLOOR KIT (1 of 6 floor frames)
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
EP
2
Floor End Plate 1242mm
SJ
3
Floor Single Joist 1530mm
DJ
1
Double Joist 1530mm
100BS
18
100mm Batten screw
1.0 –FLOOR FRAME (1 of 6 floor frames)
Fasten floor frame together as indicated in diagram below, using lines and predrilled
holes. Screw through EP into DJ using 3x 100BS.
Screw through EP into SJ using 2 x 100BS per join.
Ensure frame is square by measuring from corner to corner diagonally, frame will be
square when both diagonal measurements equal the same.
REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR FASTENING 5 MORE FLOOR FRAMES.
ENSURE 42x35 side of the DJ sits at top.
FRONT

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STEP 1.1
FLOOR FRAME INSTALLATION
The 8x16 floor frame comes in six parts. Install first floor frame in desired position at desired
height and fasten to logs once level and square, then join and fasten next frame until all six
are joined and secured to logs.
1.1 –FLOOR FRAME INSTALLATION
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
L
12
Logs 750x100x100mm
100BS
48
100mm batten screws
65BS
42
65mm Batten Screws
200PB
12
200mm M12 Post Bolt
W
24
M12 Washers
1.1 –FLOOR FRAME INSTALLATION
Repeat the steps below for each floor frame, joining the floor frames together as you go
in order displayed in diagram below.
1. Lay out frame in desired position and mark holes to dig, as indicated on diagram
below (use shovel or marking paint).
2. Dig and place logs in holes (using concrete if you wish).
3. Fasten floor frame to logs at desired height, using 4x 100BS per log, ensuring
frame is level*.
4. Butt next floor frame into last installed frame and join using 6x 65BS evenly spaced
along EP or SJ.
5. Repeat process until all frames are joined.
* Fasten frame to logs when roughly level and then critique by hammering in or adding
dirt (or concrete) to corners until perfectly level at every post.
Once all frames are joined, predrill holes (using a 13mm drill bit) and bolt each log to the
floor frame in spots indicated with 200PB, using washers on both sides.
FRONT

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STEP 1.2
FLOOR NOG INSTALLATION
1.2 –FLOOR NOG INSTALLATION
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
FN
12
Floor Nog 379x42x35mm
65HHS
24
65mm Hex Head Screws
1.2 –FLOOR NOG INSTALLATION
Mark out measurements shown below (centre of nog). Fasten Floor Nogs (FN) in positions
shown in diagram below using 1x 65HHS per join.

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STEP 1.3
FLOOR INSTALLATION
1.3 –FLOORING INSTALLATION
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
FB
5
Floor Board 1798x800mm
FB
5
Floor Board 598x800mm
FB
1
Floor Board 1798x706mm
FB
1
Floor Board 598x706mm
50PS
150
50mm Philips Screw
1.3 –FLOORING INSTALLATION
Fasten floor sheets to floor frame as shown in diagram below using 50PS.
Bring Floor sheets in 47mm on two EP sides from the outside of the floor frame and 44mm
from the two DJ sides as seen below.
Note- The x marked on the floor sheets do not line up with our joists.
FRONT

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STEP 2.0
SINGLE DOOR WALL PANEL LAYOUT
The 8x16 Conifer comes standard with a single door in the gable end of the shed with two
front panels either side, as seen in the plan below. Follow the steps outlined in the
following pages to assemble this plan in the correct order.
Note: Any additional window panels purchased can be positioned and replace any of the
1200 panels (12P) seen on this plan.
DOUBLE DOOR WALL PANEL LAYOUT (OPTION)
The double door option includes double doors in the gable end of the shed with two front
panels either side, as seen in the plan below.

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STEP 2.1
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.1 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
FP
1
780mm Front Panel (replace with 480 FP if DD)
FP
1
480mm Front Panel (ONLY IF DOUBLE DOOR OPTION PURCHASED)
9P
1
900mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.1 - ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through FP into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*. Cedar strip on FP should be
on the door side.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.
IMPORTANT CORNER DETAIL:
Install frame flush on the outside of plywood
bracing.

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STEP 2.2
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.2 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
9P
1
900mm Panel (Replace with WP if DD)
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.2- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 9P into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 2.3
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.3 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
12P
1
1200mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.3- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 12P into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 2.4
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.4 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
9P
1
900mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.4- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 9P into 12P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 2.5
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.5 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
9P
1
900mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.5- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 9P into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 2.6
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.6 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
12P
1
1200mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.6- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 12P into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.
IMPORTANT CORNER DETAIL:
Install frame flush on the outside of plywood
bracing.

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STEP 2.7
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.7 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
12P
1
1200mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.7- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 12P into 12P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 2.8
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.8 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
9P
1
900mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.8- ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 12P into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.
IMPORTANT CORNER DETAIL:
Install frame flush on the outside of plywood
bracing.

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STEP 2.9
WALL ASSEMBLY
2.9 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
9P
1
900mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
2.9 - ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 9P into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 3.0
WALL ASSEMBLY
3.0 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
WP
1
1200mm Window Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
3.0 - ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through 9P into WP (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.

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STEP 3.1
WALL ASSEMBLY
3.1 - ASSEMBLY PARTS –WALL ASSEMBLY
PART CODE
QTY
DESCRIPTION
9P
1
900mm Panel
65HHS
3
65mm Hex head screw
3.1 - ASSEMBLY –WALL ASSEMBLY
Screw through WP into 9P (top, centre & bottom) using 3 x 65HHS*.
* It helps to have one person adjusting from the outside and one person screwing on the inside.
Note: Ensure tongue on cedar cladding is at top.