Tiger PRESSURE TREATED APEX User manual

TIGER
PRESSURE
TREATED
APEX
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
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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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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
TOOLS REQUIRED:
We recommend using the following tools (not supplied):
HAMMER LADDER TAPE MEASURE SHARP KNIFE SPIRIT LEVEL SCREWDRIVER +
SPANNER
RUBBER MALLET
WOOD SAW
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.
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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
• SINGLE FLOOR - Lay oor down in the desired posion. (Detail A1)
• MULTI FLOOR (excluding 10x8 & 12x8) - Lay oors down in the desired posion and bu together. (Detail A2)
Join using 4x N65 evenly spaced through oor bearers at an angle. (Detail A3)
• MULTI FLOOR - 10x8 & 12x8 models. The bearers may run in the opposite direcon.
Bu together as shown. (Detail A4)
• Join using 4x N65 evenly spaced through oor bearers at an angle. (Detail A5)
A1
A4
A3 A5
A2
N65 N65
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Step 2a:
INSTALLING SIDE AND GABLE PANELS
• Posion one end 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 5x N40 evenly spaced. (Detail B2)
• Repeat process for remaining gable and side panel.
GABLE
B1
SIDE
B2
N40
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Step 2b:
INSTALLING SIDE AND GABLE PANELS
• For side panels made of 2 or more secons, secure together using 3x N100 evenly spaced through
internal framework. (Detail B3 & B4)
DO NOT FIX TO FLOOR.
B3
N100
B4
N100
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Step 3a:
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.
C1
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

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 3b:
SECURING SIDE AND GABLE PANELS
• Secure panels to the oor using 2x N100 per panel. Ensure the N100 are driven through the panels and
into the oor bearers. (Detail C4)
NOTE: PANELS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
• Tighten 8x CB100. (Detail C5)
NOTE: CHECK THAT ALL PANELS ARE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND THE FLOOR.
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Step 4:
INSTALLING ROOF TRUSSES (Certain Sizes Only)
• Before ng roof panels t apex truss, if supplied. Products with sides 10 - 19 are supplied with x1 truss
(inc. clips) for centre of building. 20 models are supplied with 3x trusses (inc. clips) to be equally spaced.
• Carefully remove metal “Z” clips that are aached to the raer of the roof truss. (Detail D1)
• Reaach to the ends of the truss arms using 2x N40. (Detail D2)
• Place truss in posion and secure through the “Z” clips into upright framing in the panels
using 2x N100 per clip. (Detail D3)
• Repeat for all other clips.
NOTE: CHECK THAT ALL PANELS ARE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND THE TRUSS.
TOP TIP
Have someone hold the truss while you
x to the panels. This will avoid
twisng and pping.
D1
D2
D3
N100
N40
N40

• Secure roof panels to the side panels using 3x N65 through upright framing in panels. (Detail E3)
• Secure roof panels to the gables using 3x N40 through the angled framing. (Detail E3)
Step 5a:
SINGLE PIECE ROOF INSTALLATION
• Aach roof panels as shown. There will be a
slight gap between the roof panels at the apex
of shed. (Detail E1)
• Secure apex purlins by pushing panels together
and xing with 6x N100 evenly spaced along
length per panel. (Detail E2)
TOP TIP
You may need someone to hold roof
panels together while you secure
roof panels at the apex.
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.
APEX PURLIN
N100 N100
E1 E2
E3
LOW SIDE PURLIN APEX PURLIN
N40 N65 N40
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Step 5b:
MULTI PIECE ROOF INSTALLATION
• For roofs that come in 4 secons. Layout panels for each side as shown on a at, dry surface and secure
together along apex purlin (and any internal purlins) using 600mm batons supplied in polytube pack.
Use x4 N100 per baton so that roof panel side is one piece. (Detail E4 & E5)
NOTE: ROOF PANEL SECTIONS THAT ARE JOINED TOGETHER MAY BE VERY HEAVY.
PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING INTO PLACE.
• Follow steps in Step 5 - Single Piece Roof to complete roof installaon.
E4
N100N100
N100 N100
E5
600MM BATON

Step 6:
FELTING THE ROOF - MEASURE AND CUT BEFORE FITTING
• Roll felt out onto a clean at surface 30 minutes before you need it so it has a chance to aen out.
• Measure length of roof and allow 35mm overhang at each end. Cut each strip of felt to size.
Use a straight edge to guide cung.
• Roll cut felt piece along low side of roof, Secon 1, leaving sucient overhang to fold down onto roof edge.
• Do not fold underneath roof. (Detail F1 & F2)
• Once felt is rolled out, x felt to roof boards using CN13 at each end, making sure the felt is straight. Fix to
roof skirng at approx. 100mm intervals. (Detail F3)
• Ensure the felt is ght, then secure the top side of felt using CN13 at approx. 100mm intervals.
• Repeat for remaining felt, working from the low side of roof to the high side, overlapping the felt by 75mm
unl the roof is fully covered.
• Fold the overhanging felt at ends under roof panel and tack in place.
CORRECT FELT
F1 F2
F3
INCORRECT FELT
CN13
SECTION 1
FELT REQUIREMENTS
LENGTHS OF 0.5m
WIDE FELT
LENGTHS OF 1m
WIDE FELT
WIDTH OF SHED
GABLE (FT)
113
24
25
126
37
138
49
410
Each length of felt used is enough to cover the length of the
roof plus overhang. Example: 6x4 Apex Shed will be supplied
with roll of felt to cover 12 plus overhangs at each end.
This is to be cut into two lengths by the customer to
provide the correct coverage. (see table above)
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Step 7:
FITTING FASCIA BOARDS (BARGEBOARDS) & FINIAL
• Fit bargeboards to the roof panels, trapping overhanging end of the felt in between the roof panel and
bargeboard. Secure using 2x N40 per bargeboard through apex and low side purlins.
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 8:
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.
NOTE: NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH WINDOW BEADING.
• On sheds with a join in the side panels, use cover strip to hide join. Secure to sides using 4x N40
per cover strip. (Detail G)
NOTE: THESE COVER STRIPS MAY NEED CUTTING TO SIZE.
NOTE: NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH BARGEBOARD.
G
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Step 9:
INSTALLING GLAZING
• Glaze windows by securing glass/styrene with PP25 supplied, from the inside. (Detail H)
NOTE: ALL WINDOWS MUST BE SEALED INSIDE AND OUT WITH SILICONE, PUTTY, OR ANY OTHER
WATER-TIGHT SOLUTION. (NOT SUPPLIED).
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE YOUR CORNER STRIPS WITH WINDOW BEADING.
WE DO NOT SUPPLY WINDOW BEADING AS STANDARD WITH OUR BUILDINGS UNLESS ORDERED.
• Contact our friendly customer support team to order a standard window glazing kit, complete with beading
and sealant.
H
PP25

Step 10:
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLE
• Insert the spindle into one of the levers and securely x the grub screw, ensuring enough of the spindle is
free to pass through the door and to be secured in the opposing lever.
• Secure using 4x BS25 per lever plate and recheck all the xings are secure. If the levers do not operate freely,
check alignment of all components.
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Telephone: [phone]
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