total sheds Apex Potting Shed User manual

Ready To Build - 6ft Range
Apex Potting Shed Assembly Manual
Pressure Treated Tanalised Timber for Longer Lasting Life! Total Sheds
28 Charles Street,
Willenhall, WV13 1HG
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Version 1.2
Thank you for purchasing your Total Shed.
All of our sheds are made from only the nest selected timber which are
(Tanalised), specially pressure treated for a longer and lasting durable life
span to the elements.
Each shed is carefully packed and delivered on a pallet
ready to be assembled.
FEATURES NEW FLEXIBLE,
INTER-CHANGEABLE DESIGN
FORYOUR INDIVIDUAL STYLE.
DELIVERED FLAT PACKED IN
EASY TO INSTALL SECTIONS
2 Persons Recommended for Assembling Shed
PLEASE NOTE: Use extreme caution when using any tools. Always wear safety gear where
necessary. It is advisable that at least 2 or more persons assemble the shed for health and safety
purposes. We are not responsible for any injuries caused whilst assembling this shed.
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Includes 6x4ft to 6x20ft Instructions
Featured Build of the Apex Potting Shed 6ft x 8ft
DRILL DRIVER HAMMER HAND SAW STANLEY KNIFE
Tools Required:

CONTENTS
01
Step 8 & Step 9
Step 10 & Step 11
Step 12 & Step 13
Step 14 & Step 15
Step 16 & Step 17
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- Felt Strips
- Daimond Caps
- Apex First Roof Panel
- Apex Roof
- Side and corner Strips
- Roof Felt
- Door Panel
- Apex and Truss
- Second 4ft Window Panel
- Second 2ft Window Panel
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06
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03
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List of Contents
Pre-Assembly & Step 1
Step 2 & Step 3
Step 4 & Step 5
Step 6 & Step 7
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- Unpacking
- Base Preparation Guidelines
- Floor & Block Ends
- 4ft Back Panel
- Side Panels
- First Rear Panel
- 2ft Window Panel
- First 4ft Window Panel

PRE-ASSEMBLY STEP • 1
02
Unpack all of the components and check that
you have all the parts required. Please use the
checklist on previous page.
Carefully dispose of the delivery pallet and
any excess timber.
Advisable: The underside of the oor must be
treated with a quality wood preserver.
Recommended: Paint shed
in an oil based treatment to
prevent water ingress into
the timber. Also silicon your
windows (Must silicon inside &
outside) to prevent rain water
seeping through the gaps
between glass and the timber.
SHED FLOOR: Setting Shed Base
Unpacking your Parts
SET THE SHED FOUNDATION
This Manuals Diagrams are based on the
6ft x 8ft Apex Potting Shed
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
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4ft Floor
1a
1a. Secure the oor sections together by
screwing the oor bearers at each end
where they meet as shown in diagram 1a.
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STEP • 2 STEP • 3
03
IMPORTANT
All Sheds With 4 or
More Floor Pannels
have the smallest Floor
Panel on the Right End.
As shown on this diagram.
2a. Place the 6ft long Floor Block
Ends provided on both ends of the
oor alongside existing oor bearers
as shown below.
2b. Fix together by screwing the
Floor. Blocks at each end as shown.
Use the screws provided and make
sure the ends are xed securely. 3
screws on each end will suce.
FLOOR & BLOCK ENDS
Add the Floor Block Ends
(Heavy Duty Posts)
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Block
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FLOOR BLOCKS
FLOOR PANELS
4ft BLANK
2b
2b
2a
4FT BACK PANEL
4ft BACK PANEL
Place rst panel againts
far right of shed oor
as shown.
(4ft wide blank panel)
3a. Place the 4ft panel against the far right side of the shed oor. Make sure the panel stands
rmly on the Heavy Duty Post (Floor Block)
3b. Now prepare the other 4ft Blank Panel in order to create an‘L’ shape in the corner with the
two panels.
3c. DO NOT x the panels at this stage to the
oor. This is because you need to leave room for
adjustements in the nal stages of the shed build.
Next step will be to add the other 4ft section
on the back to create an ‘L’ shape.

INFORMATION
Not all Sheds will have the same panel arrangment. Please Ensure that the 4ft Panels are central for all
builds.
STEP • 4 STEP • 5
04
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
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4FT BLANK PANEL
4FT BLANK
PANEL
4b
SIDE PANELS
SIDE PANEL
Fix 4ft Wide Blank
Sections. Create a Corner
for Balance.
4a. Place a 4ft blank panel side as shown below.
Repeat this step for all larger sheds. Please use reference on left for additional sections required
according to your shed size.
4b. Screw the panels alongside the framework as shown in Diagram 4b.
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Panel Edge
4ft REAR PANEL
4ft REAR PANEL
Fix 4ft Wide Blank Section
Rear Panel 4ft Section
5a. Now place a blank 4ft panel side as shown. Repeat this step for all other
sheds. Please reference Page 4 for correct sections required according to your shed size.
INFORMATION
Repeat Step 4, making sure that the back
panel sizes corresponds with the oor size.
5b. It is advisable to have a second person holding the panel in place while the next section is
attached. You may notice that the panels will have nothing to balance on or againts at this stage.
Please use supports if required at this stage untill the corner frames are attached for balance.
4c. DO NOT x the panels to the oor
to leave room for adjustments in the
nal stages. Next Step will create a
corner frame balance 4ft panels.

STEP • 6 STEP • 7
05
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3 x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x3 x3
4.0 x 70mm 4.0 x 70mm
Per Panel Edge Per Panel Edge
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4FT WINDOW PANEL
2FT WINDOW
PANEL
4FT WINDOW
PANEL
4ft FRONT WINDOW
PANEL
Fix the First 4ft Window
Panel
7b.
2ft WINDOW PANEL
2ft WINDOW PANEL
Place the Window panel
againts far right of shed
oor as shown.
IMPORTANT
Start Build point from Left to Right of Shed
NOTE: Place panel to sit rmly on the
side Floor Block. See Diagram 5a
6a. Place the 2ft Window panel as shown along the side of the shed oor aligning with the edge
of the side Floor Block.
6a
DID YOU KNOW?
Window and Door panels can be substituded
for a side panel of the same size.
7a. Use the RED areas below as reference to
the joining points of the nal panel. Note the
4ft section should t perfectly to continue the
front section.
7b. Place 4ft window panel as shown and x in place
at the meeting points with screws. Fix the panel sides
with 3 screws.

x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
STEP • 8 STEP • 9
06
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Panel Edge
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4FT WINDOW PANEL
4FT FRONT WINDOW
PANEL
Attach Second 4ft Window
Section
DO NOT screw the standing panels
down to the oor just yet. Leave room for
adjustments when the nal frame is tted.
8a.
4FT WINDOW
PANEL
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
2FT FRONT WINDOW PANEL
x3
4.0 x 70mm
2FT WINDOW PANEL
Attach Last Window Panel
in Place
9a. Now place the 2ft Window Panel as
shown. Fix together with screws to the
right side panel framework.
Per Window Panel

STEP • 10 STEP •11
07
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= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Window Panel
4ft DOOR PANEL
DOOR PANEL
Attach Door Panel Next
to the 2ft
Window Panel
10a. Use the RED areas below as reference to the joining points of the nal panel. Note the 4ft section should
t perfectly to continue the front section.
DID YOU KNOW?
Door panels can be placed anywhere a 4ft panel
is. The 4ft Door must be placed opposite the 4ft
back panel and on top of a 4ft oor.
10b. This is the last remaining panel. So, this
panel will need screwing down on both sides
(As Shown). Once competed, check that the
shed is square and screw to the base.
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x2
4.0 x 70mm
6ft APEX ROOF GABLE ENDS
APEX ROOF GABLE ENDS
(Set Frame for roof sections)
Now attach all the 6ft Apex
Gable Ends and the 6ft Apex
Truss
11a. Place the the roof Gable Ends as shown below. The 2 outer
sections will be fully framed as below and any centre trusses will t
in between all panel meeting points.
11b. Truss must sit in
between panel sections
where two panels meet.
Ensure the Gable Ends
slot neatly in to the
current Tongue & Groove
over lower section, then
screw down using the
framework behind.
6ft GABLE END
6ft TRUSS
6ft GABLE END

STEP • 12 STEP •13
08
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= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x2
4.0 x 70mm
PENT FRONT TOPS
SIDE & CORNER STRIPS
Hide the panel edges.
Cover the framework &
seams.
12a. Use all the side/corner strips to n-
ish o the shed, by covering any exposed
framework and the panel joining seams.
INFORMATION
The Corner Strips cover all panel edges.
Remember to attach these to the exterior back
panels too.
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x4
4.0 x 70mm
Per Roof Panel
APEX ROOF PANELS
APEX ROOF PANELS
Place 4ft Roof section.
Repeat for all Roof Panels
13a. Place the 4ft x 6ft roof section
in place. Repeat this stage for models
as shown below. Repeat placing the
roof panels corresponding to the
panel size for the Floor Front
an Rear.
INFORMATION
The Roof Panels are placed ontop of the
appropriate front Panel, making sure that the
sizes corrispond correcly.
13b
13b. Screw the roof panel
down as shown in
diagram 13b.
Repeat this for all roof panels, making
sure each panel is sitting on its
corresponding sized
front/back panel.

STEP • 14 STEP • 15
09
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= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x4
4.0 x 70mm
APEX ROOF SECTIONS
FINISHING THE APEX
FOOR PANLES
(Ensure all panels are placed
so so that they are on top of
the panel of the same size.)
15b
14a. Place the other roof
panels onto the Roof. The
upper and lower roof blocks
will slot in place as shown.
The top roof block will
naturally hang o the
Gable Ends & Truss peaks
when placed correctly.
14b. Screw the roof panel
in place against lower
panel and relative trusses.
Per Overhang
TACKS PROVIDED
ATTACH THE ROOF FELT
Use the felt lengths
provided.
15a. Apply the roof felt as shown.
Apply lower levels rst to create correct rain run o
positions.
15b. Using a hammer, tack down the felt with the tacks provided in a
neat fashion.
15c. Trim down excess felt with a stanley knife.
Remember to overlay the 1st felt to avoid rain leaks.
15d. Tuck and fold edges neatly and tack in place to
hide any loose edges. Check that all areas are covered
and there are no holes to avoid any rain water
getting through your felt roof.
ROOF FELT
3rd

STEP • 16 STEP • 17
10
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= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
CONSTRUCTING THE SHELF
CONSTRUCTING THE
SHELF
Adding the Two Frame
Posts and connecting
the shelves
17a. Using the screws provided, attach the two frame posts at the end of
the top Shelf Panel. Do this by securing the posts to the frame of the top
shelf panel.
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Frame Post
17b. Once the top panel is in place, measure the
distance of the framing on the inside of the window
panel from the above to the below framing of
the bottom window. This will give you the correct
placement of the second Shelf Panel. (About 10cm from
the bottom frame post).
17b
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x8
4.0 x 38mm
FELT STRIPS
ATTACH FELT STRIPS
Create the Final Roof
Edges.
Final steps nishing o
the roof.
NOTE:
Location of the Felt Strips
16c. Felt Strips must be same height as roong
felt to allow rain water to run o. See Diagram on
the right.
16a. Using the felt strips provided cover the edges of the roof front and back apex.
16b. Drill in the felt strips as shown on fornt and back of the shed to nish the roof o. Use the
framework of the roof blocks to screw the felt strips into.

STEP • 18 STEP • 19
09
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SECURE THE SHELVING
SECTIONS IN PLACE
(If 6ft, 10ft, 14ft or 18ft
Start with the 2ft Shelf
Section).
18a. Insert the shelf assembly into the
correct section of the shed interior.
18b. Use 4.0 x 70mm screws to secure
the shelving panels in place. Use 4
screws per shelf panel to ensure that
the section is properly secured.
18c. Repeat this for all shelving
sections. For the 6ft, 10ft, 14ft and 18ft
Builds, the 2ft section will always be
rst.
SECURING THE SHELVES
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x4
4.0 x 70mm
Per Shelf Panel
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
x3
x2
4.0 x 38mm
DIAMOND CAPS
DIAMOND CAPS
Add the Finishing
Touch. (Optional)
Timber is a naturally grown product and may shrink and warp when dried out, timber is a porous
material which can absorb water. Although all of our buildings come pressure treated we strongly
advise the building is re-treated with an oil/spirit based treatment inside and out to make the timber
water repellent and to preserve the quality and life of the product.
Congratulations
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Willenhall, WV13 1HG
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