total sheds Apex Summer House 12ft x 4ft User manual

Ready To Build - 4ft Range
Apex Summer Shed Assembly Manual
Pressure Treated Tanalised Timber for Longer Lasting Life!
Version 1.4
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.
Ready to Build Shed
Includes 4x4ft to 4x20ft Instructions
Featured Build of the Apex Summer Shed 12ft x 4ft
DRILL DRIVER HAMMER HAND SAW STANLEY KNIFE
Tools Required:
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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
12ft x 4ft Apex Summer Shed
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x2
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Section
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4ft Floor
1a
4ft Floor
4ft Floor 4ft Floor
PLEASE NOTE: All Shed Floors have the 4ft Floor on the Left.
1a. Place the Floor panels with the Frame work pointing forwards (as shown in below)
then screw together using screws provided at the end of the bearer points.
1b. Check that all oor sections are securely attached and in a straight line to avoid any problems
later on the build stage.
Use a Spirit Level for accuracy
1c. Secure the oor sections together by
screwing the oor bearers at each end where
they meet as shown in diagram 1c.
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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 Ends.
As shown on this diagram.
FLOOR & BLOCK ENDS
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Floor Block
FLOOR BLOCKS
2b
2a
4FT RIGHT PANEL
4ft RIGHT PANEL
Place rst panel againts
far right of shed oor
as shown.
(4ft wide blank panel)
Add the Floor Block Ends
(Heavy Duty Posts)
2a. In your kit you should nd 2x 4ft blocks.
These will act as your oor block.
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. 2 screws on each Floor Block will
suce. (Repeat for other side)
3a. Place the 4ft Blank Panel against the far side of the
Shed oor. Make sure the panel stands rmly on the
Heavy Duty Post (Floor Block).
3b. Now prepare the 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.
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STEP • 4 STEP • 5
04
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
4b
SIDE PANELS
BACK PANELS
Fix 4ft Wide Blank
Sections. Create a Corner
for Balance.
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Panel Edge
4ft LEFT PANEL
4ft LEFT PANEL
Fix 4ft Wide Left Blank
Section to Back Panel 4ft
Section
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Panel Edge
INFORMATION
Not all Sheds will have the same panel
arrangment. Please Ensure that the 4ft
Panels are placed onto 4ft oors.
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.
5a. Place the 4ft Blank Panel side against the corner of the back left of the 4ft Floor as shown
making sure the panel is sitting rmly on the Shed oor and the side meeting the framework of
the back 4ft Blank Panel.
5b. Fix the panels together with screws as shown in diagram. You may require some supports to
keep the frame upright whilst building longer sheds.
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STEP • 6 STEP • 7
05
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Panel Edge
4FT WINDOW PANEL
4ft FRONT WINDOW
PANEL
Fix the First 4ft Window
Panel
6b.
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x3
4.0 x 70mm
Per Window Panel
4ft DOOR PANEL
DOOR PANEL
Attach Door Panel Next
to the 4ft
Window Panel
DO NOT screw the standing panels
down to the oor just yet. Leave room for
adjustments when the nal frame is tted.
6a. Start back from the Right side placing the 4ft
Window Panel as shown. Fix together with screws
to the right side panel framework.
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.
7a. Place the 4ft Front Door Panel as shown and x in place at the meeting points to nish the
outer Shed framework as shown below.
7b. Secure the framework to the side of 4ft section and use additional screws where needed to
make the frame strong.
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STEP • 8 STEP • 9
06
8b. 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.
4ft WINDOW PANEL
4ft WINDOW PANEL
Attach The Next 4ft
Window Panel
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x6
4.0 x 70mm
8a. This is the last remaining Panel. So, x this
panel to the other sections using 6 screws
total (3 screws per side).
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
4ft APEX ROOF GABLE ENDS
APEX ROOF GABLE ENDS
(Set Frame for roof sections)
Now attach all the 4ft Apex
Gable Ends and the 4ft Apex
Truss
4ft GABLE END
4ft TRUSS
x3
x2
4.0 x 70mm
9a. 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.
9b. 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.
Per Angel Top
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STEP • 10 STEP •11
07
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x3
4.0 x 38mm
CORNER STRIPS
SIDE & CORNER STRIPS
Hide the panel edges.
Cover the framework &
seams.
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x4
4.0 x 70mm
Per Roof Panel
APEX ROOF PANELS
APEX ROOF PANELS
Place 4ft Roof section.
Repeat for all Roof Panels
11b
Repeat this for all roof panels, making
sure each panel is sitting on its
corresponding sized
front/back panel.
Per Corner Strip
10a. Use all the Side/Corner Strips to
nish 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.
11a. Place the 4ft Roof Panel 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.
11b. Screw the roof panel
down as shown in
diagram 11b.
Repeat this for all roof
panels, making sure each
panel is sitting on its
corresponding sized
front/back panel.
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STEP • 12 STEP •13
08
TACKS PROVIDED
ATTACH THE ROOF FELT
Use the felt lengths
provided.
13a. Apply the roof felt as shown. Apply lower levels rst to create
correct rain run o positions.
13b. Using a hammer, tack down the felt with the tacks provided in a
neat fashion.
13c. Trim down excess felt with a stanley knife. Remember to overlay
the 1st felt to avoid rain leaks.
13d. 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
CUTTING THE ROOF
FELT
Use the felt table to cut
your felt to the correct
size
12a. Use the Stanley knife to cut your felt into the correct size. Using the table below, nd the Build
size that you have and cut your felt down to achieve the size that you will need.
Example:
Apex Summer Shed 12ft x 4ft
The 12 by 4 needs 3 sheets of felt. All at 13ft each.
CUTTING THE ROOF FELT
4ft (x3) 5ft (x3) 6ft (x5) 7ft (x5) 8ft (x5)
4ft 5ft 5ft 5ft 5ft 5ft
5ft 6ft 6ft 6ft 6ft 6ft
6ft 7ft 7ft 7ft 7ft 7ft
7ft 8ft 8ft 8ft 8ft 8ft
8ft 9ft 9ft 9ft 9ft 9ft
9ft 10ft 10ft 10ft 10ft 10ft
10 ft 11ft 11ft 11ft 11ft 11ft
11 ft 12ft 12ft 12ft 12ft 12ft
12 ft 13ft 13ft 13ft 13ft 13ft
13 ft 14ft 14ft 14ft 14ft 14ft
14 ft 15ft 15ft 15ft 15ft 15ft
15 ft 16ft 16ft 16ft 16ft 16ft
16 ft 17ft 17ft 17ft 17ft 17ft
17 ft 18ft 18ft 18ft 18ft 18ft
18 ft 19ft 19ft 19ft 19ft 19ft
19 ft 20ft 20ft 20ft 20ft 20ft
20 ft 21ft 21ft 21ft 21ft 21ft
Build Length
Build Depth
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STEP • 14 STEP • 15
09
x3
x2
4.0 x 38mm
Per Planter Box
PLANTER BOXES
PLANTER BOXES
Add the Finishing
Touch. (Optional)
15a. Place the Planter Boxes around 4 inches below the windows and ensure these are central
before xing in place. Use the 38mm screws to secure these in place.
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
= Drill Points using
screws provided as shown
x3
x2
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
14c. Felt Strips must be same height as roong
felt to allow rain water to run o. See Diagram on
the right.
14a. Using the Felt Strips provided cover the edges of the roofs and ends of the roof felt. You
will need to measure these and saw to t to your requirements and create the perfect roof nish
as shown below.
14b. Drill in the felt strips as shown on front and back of the Shed to nish the roof o. Use the
framework of the roof blocks to screw the felt strips down to. The Felt Strips will give your shed
a neat nish for the roof and hide any overhang areas of the roof felt.
Per Felt Strip
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STEP • 14
09
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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