Tiger GARDEN STUDIO User manual

TIG/INS61
TIGER
PRESSURE
TREATED
GARDEN
STUDIO
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
• Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
• When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied).
• Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
TIMBER
As with all natural materials, mber can be aected during various weather condions. For the duraon of
heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wooden panels may occur. Warping of the wood may also
occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be
avoided but can be migated. It is suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended
periods of warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL that your building is treated
with an appropriate high-quality oil or solvent based preservave AFTER assembly, both internally and
externally, and annually thereaer. All glazing units must be sealed (internally and externally) with silicone or
other waterght sealant.
BUILDING A BASE
Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable base. When thinking about where the building
and base is going to be constructed, ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and
annual treatment.
Ensure the base is rm and level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distoron.
The constructed base must be at least the size of product as referenced in supplied construct diagram. It is also
recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
• Durable plasc grid*.
• Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
• Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
• Timber Base - Self constructed/Buy pre-made.
*We recommend a Fastt EcoBase for your building. It is durable, lightweight, exible and easy to put in place.
Please see gersheds.com for details.
WOOD WARPING
MAY OCCUR
WINTER
EXPANSION
SUMMER
CONTRACTION
PLASTIC BASE SLAB BASE TIMBER BASE BROKEN SLABS BARE SOIL LOOSE GRAVEL
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CONCRETE BASE

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CAUTION:
All buildings should be erected
by two competent adults.
CAUTION:
It is advisable to wear gloves
during building installaon.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of safety, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecng or
using this product.
Pressure Treated Buildings & Treatment:
Our Pressure Treated (or tanalised) Range of buildings are impregnated with Tanalith-E - the latest generaon wood
preservave. This has a pale green nt to the mber as the treatment is a copper-based product designed to limit the
chance of rot and insect aack. Once erected, your building should be treated annually, both internally and externally with
an appropriate high-quality oil or solvent based preservave.
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MADE IN THE UK SINCE 1913.
We have been making our high quality,
great value garden buildings here in
Britain for decades.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED - PRE ASSEMBLY
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
We recommend using the following tools (not supplied):
FIXING KIT GUIDES:
CN13
FX06 - NAIL KITS HEAVY DUTY
For Heavy Duty Shed Products:
Clout Nails (13mm Galvanised - QTY 450)
PP25
Panel Pins (25mm - QTY 200)
N40
Nail (40mm Galvanised - QTY 85)
N65
Nail (65mm Bright - QTY 20)
N100
Nail (100mm Bright - QTY 100)
CB100
Coach Bolts (100mm - QTY 8)
BUILDING PACK CONTENTS:
For full details of what should be included please see the itemised packing list that is supplied with the delivery.
They are also available on request in pdf form from our helpful Customer Support team – please call:
0113 205 4189 or use the “Items Delivered Query” form at gersheds.com/contact.
PAINT ROLLER BROOMSCREWDRIVER +
RUBBER MALLET DRILL LADDER TAPE MEASURE SHARP KNIFE SPIRIT LEVELHAMMER
WOOD SAW SPANNER

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• Assembly is straighorward if you follow these step-by-step instrucons.
• We recommend geng everything aligned properly before screwing together and that
screw holes should be pre-drilled to avoid spling the mber. (Do not come pre-drilled).
IMPORTANT
• Before assembly, please make sure you have a suitable base ready to erect your building on.
• Your base MUST be rm and level to ensure that the building is assembled properly and is square.
• DO NOT start your build unl you have checked that all the parts of your building are present, correct and in a
suitable condion.
• Panels may have become twisted during loading/unloading and/or transportaon. Please check that all framing and cladding
are square before beginning assembly.
• If you are organising a third party to install your building, it is best pracce not to schedule this immediately on receipt of your
order, to give you me to check your delivery

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Step 1:
LAYING THE FLOOR
• Lay oors down in the desired posion and bu together. (Detail A1)
• Join using 4x N65 evenly spaced through oor bearers at an angle. (Detail A2)
A1
A2
N65
B1
SIDE
GABLE
B2
N40
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Step 2a:
INSTALLING SIDE AND GABLE PANELS
• Posion one window gable and side panel as shown. (Detail B1)
NOTE: CHECK THAT ALL PANELS ARE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND THE FLOOR.
• Secure together with 8x N40 evenly spaced. (Detail B2)
• Repeat process for remaining gable and side panel.
NOTE: DOOR / WINDOW SIDE SUPPLIED WITH EXTRA SUPPORT. KEEP IN PLACE UNTIL
INSTALLING DOORS.

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Step 2b:
INSTALLING SIDE AND GABLE PANELS
• For blank side panels made of 2 or more secons, secure together using 5x N100 evenly spaced through
internal framework. (Detail B3 & B4)
• Secure door / window sides together through framing in centre using 2 x N100.
DO NOT FIX TO FLOOR.
B3
N100
B4
N100

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Step 3:
SECURING SIDE AND GABLE PANELS
• Locate pre-drilled holes in gable panels. (Detail C1)
NOTE: THESE MAY HAVE COVERED OVER DURING PANEL COATING PROCESS.
THEY MAY RESEMBLE NAIL HEADS.
• Use 4x CB100 per gable, through the pre-drilled holes in each gable, from the outside. (Detail C2)
NOTE: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.
C2
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• Check panels are square by measuring
between points shown. (Detail C3)
• If measurements are equal, your
panels are square. If not, manually
adjust to suit.
NOTE: DO NOT TRIM.
C3
C1

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• Secure panels to the oor using 2x N100 per panel frame spacing. Ensure the N100 are driven through the
panels and into the oor bearers. (Detail C4)
• Tighten 8x CB100. (Detail C5)
NOTE: CHECK THAT ALL SIDES ARE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND THE FLOOR.
C4 C5
N100
TOP TIP
Use the line of nails securing the
oorboards to the bearers as a
guide to make sure you correctly secure
panels to the oor.

Step 4:
BUILD DOOR FRAME
• Build up door frame using the four door components provided.
• Arrange the door framing onto a rm and level surface, with hinges to the ground. Slot the door sill (base)
then the door head into place.
• Secure the 4 secons together through the joints using 1x S40 per corner. (Detail D1)
NOTE - PRE-DRILL HOLES IN FRAMING TO REDUCE CHANCE OF WOOD SPLITTING WHEN
FIXING TOGETHER.
• Aach door handle and lock. (Detail D2)
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D2D1
N40

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Step 5:
INSTALL WINDOW HEADERS AND SILLS
• Fit window headers and sills as shown.
• Secure through sill into window frame using 4x PP25 as shown. (Detail E1 & E2)
E2E1
PP25
PP25
Step 6:
INSTALLING DOORS AND WINDOWS FRAMES
• Choose posion of your doors and
window frames on front of Garden Studio.
See examples below.
• Start from one corner, adding door
or window as shown.
• Carefully x into place using N100
through window frame into panel
framing at top, base and sides.
• Secure centre piece through top
and base only.
• Repeat for remaining doors and windows.
Check doors open and close correctly.
DOORS CENTRAL DOORS TO RIGHTDOORS TO LEFT

Step 7:
ROOF INSTALLATION
CAUTION! ROOF PANELS ARE VERY HEAVY. TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN MOVING
• Li into place and bu together. Ensuring that the boarded overhang is to the high side.
NOTE: CHECK OVERHANGS ARE EQUAL AT EACH END AND FRONT TO BACK.
• Secure together using x4 N100 per join so that roof panel is one piece. (Detail F1 & F2)
• Fix roof to panels using N100 provided through roof boards into upright framing in panels. (Detail F3)
• Fix low side sot (55mm wide cut bargeboard) to the underside of the roof on the low side. This is supplied
in the polytube. Fix using 5x N40 into roof framing per sot board. (Detail F4 & F5)
NOTE: SOFFITS FOR LONGER BUILDINGS IN 2 PEICES.
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TOP TIP
If your roof panels do not sit correctly, it suggests the building is not
sing square. Check that the building isn’t twisted by liing two
opposite corners of the building to straighten it out. This should bring
the roof panels into alignment for you to nail into posion.

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N100N100
N100 N100 F2
F3 F4 F5
F1
N100
N40

Step 8:
EPDM INSTALLATION
• Place EPDM membrane over roof, ensuring you have full coverage. Allow to relax for 30 minutes.
• Fold half the EPDM membrane back on itself and apply supplied water-based adhesive to the roof panel
using roller, leaving approx. 100mm perimeter. Repeat process for the other half.
NOTE: WE RECOMMEND WEARING PROTECTIVE LATEX GLOVES FOR WHEN APPLYING
WATER-BASED ADHESIVE.
• Using a broom, brush over the surface of the EPDM membrane to ease out any creases or bubbles.
• Trim o any excess membrane around the edges, leaving approx. 50mm overhang.
• Apply the spray adhesive to the 100mm perimeter of building and back of the membrane.
• Allow to dry before sealing down. (Will feel tacky to touch)
CORRECT MEMBRANE LOW SIDE
- REPEAT ON HIGH SIDE
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INCORRECT
MEMBRANE

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Step 9:
FITTING FASCIA BOARDS (BARGEBOARDS) & FINIAL
• Fit bargeboards to the roof panels, trapping overhanging end of the EPDM membrane in between the roof
panel and bargeboard.
• Secure using 4x N40 per bargeboard through roof panel.
NOTE: THERE ARE NO BARGEBOARDS SUPPLIED FOR LOW SIDE OF ROOF AS THIS WILL PREVENT
EFFECTIVE WATER DRAINAGE.
• Secure nial over the top of the bargeboards using 2x N40 per nial. (Oponal)

Step 10:
FIT CORNER STRIPS AND COVER STRIPS - CERTAIN SIZES ONLY
• Secure the corner strips at each corner of the shed with 4x N40 per corner strip.
NOTE: THESE CORNER STRIPS MAY NEED CUTTING TO SIZE.
• Fit 6x external window beading externally to cover the joins between windows and cladding.
• Secure using 4x N40 per beading.
NOTE: THESE WINDOW BEADING STRIPS MAY NEED CUTTING TO SIZE
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Step 11:
INSTALL COVER STRIPS
• Secure door/window cover strips in the gaps between door and windows and also on the gable end corners.
• Secure using 4x N40 per cover strip.
NOTE: THESE COVER STRIPS MAY NEED TRIMMING.
• Fix cover strip to hide join between low side panels. Secure to sides using 4x N40 per cover strips. (Detail G)
NOTE: THESE COVER STRIPS MAY NEED CUTTING TO SIZE.
NOTE: NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH BARGEBOARD.
• Repeat for panel join on high side and between roof panels.
G
N40

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Step 12:
FIT HEADER FASCIAS
• Fit front header fascia to the front of garden studio as shown.
• Secure through fascia into front panel using 8x N40 per front header fascia. (Detail H)
NOTE: ON LARGER GARDEN STUDIO, HEADER FASCIA MAY BE IN 2 PIECES.
BUTT FLUSH ENDS TOGETHER AND SECURE AS ABOVE.
• Fit gable header fascia above windows.
• Secure through fascia into panel using 4x N40 per gable header fascia.
H
N40

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Step 13:
INSTALL GLAZING
• Glaze windows and doors by securing glass with PP25 supplied, from the inside. (Detail I)
NOTE: ALL WINDOWS MUST BE SEALED INSIDE AND OUT WITH SILICONE, PUTTY, OR ANY OTHER
WATER-TIGHT SOLUTION. (NOT SUPPLIED).
• Contact our friendly customer support team to order a standard window glazing kit.
I
PP25

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