Yardline BERKDALE 14' x 8' User manual

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06-08-2017
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 168" x 96 (426,7 x 243,8 cm)
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
•BUILDINGRESTRICTIONSANDAPPROVALS
Be sure to check with local building department and homeowners association for specic restrictions and/ or requirements before building.
•ENGINEEREDDRAWINGS
Contact our Customer Service Team if engineered drawings are needed to pull local permits.
•SURFACEPREPARATION
To ensure proper assembly you must build your shed on a level surface. Recommended methods and materials to level your shed are
listed on page 9.
•CHECKALLPARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 3 - 7. Contact our Customer Service Team if any parts are missing or damaged.
•ADDITIONALMATERIALS
You will need additional materials to complete your shed. See page 8 for required and optional materials and quantities.
BERKDALE 14' x 8' (426,7 x 243,8 cm)
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Flexible gable window wall location
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TOOLS
Safety! Always use approved safety glasses during assembly.
OptionalRequired
HELPFUL REMINDER SYMBOLS
Look for these symbols for helpful reminders throughout this manual.
ORIENT LUMBER AND TRIM FOR BEST APPEARANCE
= Assistance Required; two or more people.
= Ensure squareness.
= Important required step or operation.
= Helpful assembly hint.
= Mark part with pencil.
= Beginning of steps for assembly or installation.
= You have nished the assembly or installation.
= Level
qGloves
Framing lumber is graded for structural strength and not appearance. Exterior trim is graded for one good side.
Always install the material leaving the best edge and best surface visible. Please remember that these blemishes in no way
negatively affect the strength or integrity of our product. (See Fig. A, B, C.)
A
qSafety Glasses
qTape Measure
qPaint Tools
qLadder
qCaulk Gun
qHammer
qLevel
FINISH
BEGIN
qPencil
qPhillips
Screwdriver q Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
qChalk Line
qNail Gun
• gun nails
qTin Snips
(for drip edge)
q Square or
qUtility Knife
qShingle Blades
B C
q Drill / Driver
q 1/8" Drill Bit
q#2 Philips Drive Bit
q 1/4" Drill Bit
q 5/16" Drill Bit
q 1/2" Drill Bit
qHand Saw

WOODSIZECONVERSIONCHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
2" x 6".................1-1/2" x 5-1/2" (3,8 x 13,9 cm)
2" x 4"..............1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm
)
2" x 3"..............1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm
)
1" x 3".................3/4" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
RS RS
Part identication
letters are stamped on some parts.
Check these locations for
part stamp.
WALLS
x4 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm) SZ
x23 2 x 4 x 80" (5,1 x 10,2 x 203,2 cm) TK
x2 2 x 4 x 84" (5,1 x 10,2 x 213,3 cm) TO
x2 2 x 4 x 68-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 174 cm)
YFA
x2 2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,2 x 170,1 cm)
AM
x1 7/16" x 3-1/2" x 67" (1,1 x 10,2 x 170,1 cm) OSB
x2 2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm)
TM
x2 2 x 4 x 52" (5,1 x 10,2 x 132 cm) SS
PARTS LIST
INVENTORYYOURPARTSbeforeyoubegin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
RAFTERS
TRIM
x3 2 x 4 x 8-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 22,2 cm)
HXC
x3 2 x 4 x 8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 20,3 cm)
COA
x4 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 81-1/2" (1 x 4,4 x 207 cm)
x4 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 83-3/8" (1 x 4,4 x 21,8 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Gauge Block for 3/4" (1,9 cm) measurement
x1 GAA
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3
x16 2 x 4 x 56-15/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 144,6 cm)
1 x 3 x 60" (1,6 x 6,3 x 152,4 cm)
x2 GUA
x2 3/8 x 3-7/8 x 78" (1 x 9,8 x 198,1 cm)
x4 3/8 x 3-7/8 x 63-5/16" (1 x 9,8 x 160,8 cm)
x4 3/8 x 3-7/8 x 63-5/16" (1 x 9,8 x 160,8 cm)
x2 3/8 x 3-7/8 x 96" (1 x 9,8 x 243,8 cm)
x1 2 x 4 x 23-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 60,6 cm)
XWA
x1 2 x 4 x 38-1/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 97,1 cm)
GJC
x6 2 x 4 x 22-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 57,1 cm) AO
x1 2 x 4 x 12-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 31,7 cm) AJ
x2 2 x 4 x 18-1/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 46 cm)
GGC
x14 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) OSBORWOODGRAIN
SDB
x6 2 x 6 x 56-1/2" (5,1 x 13,9 x 143,5 cm)
CRA
x4 2 x 3 x 63-5/16" (5,1 x 7,6 x 160,8 cm)
XZA

WINDOW & DOOR TRIM
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NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
LOFT & SHELVES
x6 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 30-1/8" (1,5 x 6,3 x 76,5 cm)
AZ
x2 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 32-3/4" (1,5 x 6,3 x 81,9 cm)
YR
x4 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 26-5/8" (1,5 x 6,3 x 67,6 cm)
AH
x6 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 28-1/2" (1,5 x 6,3 x 72,3 cm)
ROR
OOx2 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,2 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm)
x2 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 9" (1,5 x 6,3 x 22,8 cm) EY
x1 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm) TP
x5 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) PT
x2 7/16 x 10-1/2 x 88-3/4" (1,1 x 26,7 x 225,4 cm)
x1 7/16 x 26-5/8 x 88-3/4" (1,1 x 67,6 x 225,4 cm)
x1 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 72" (1,5 x 6,3 x 182,8 cm)
ZJ

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NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
WALL PANELS & DOORS
x5
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 36 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 36 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR
Painted
Green on End
Painted
Red on End
x2
3/8 x 11-7/8 x 84"
(1 x 30,2 x 213,4 cm)
3/8 x 48 x 33"
(1 x 121,9 x 83,8 cm)
3/8 x 48 x 33"
(1 x 121,9 x 83,8 cm)
x1
x1
x1
x1

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ROOF PANELS
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.Roof panels are 7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
FLOOR PARTS
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.Floor panels are 5/8" (1,6 cm) thick.
x2
2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm)
x12
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
Look for
Stamp
TREATED
7/16 x 48 x 96"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x2
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,5 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x3
7/16 x 15-1/16 x 23-7/8"
(1,1 x 38,2 x 60,6 cm)
x2
7/16 x 15-1/16 x 96"
(1,1 x 38,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
7/16 x 15-1/16 x 48"
(1,1 x 38,2 x 121,9 cm)
x2
7/16 x 47-7/8 x 48"
(1,1 x 121,6 x 121,9 cm)
x2
7/16 x 23-7/8 x 48"
(1,1 x 60,4 x 121,9 cm)
x2
5/8 x 23-7/8 x 96"
(1,5 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1

x215
x140
x40
x70
x120
DOOR HARDWARE/ WINDOWS
FASTENERS & HARDWARE
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
x7
x3
7
2" (5,1 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x3
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
Window-Large
x1 x12
1" (2,5 cm)
x4
DecorativeHinges
TransomWindow
SpringBolt
x2
1" (2,5 cm)
x8
Boxes
Boxes
x1
T-Handle
x2 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)

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DRIP EDGE ..................... 60 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 160 Sq. Ft. of roof area.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS.........1/4Lb
For roong felt.
IMPORTANT! Depending on your specic use you may want to construct a heavy duty oor frame by adding additional oor joists
(shown below as shaded). Below is a list of additional materials (not included):
x3
x12
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 243,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to (3) 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236,2 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 16" (40,7 cm) spacing
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION OF SHINGLES, DRIP EDGE AND FELT.
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• This shed does not include any leveling materials.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 9 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your oor,
as this will vary depending on your specic site.
• If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to page 10.
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................. 7 Bundles
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 3 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 3 Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS....3Lbs
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM .......................... 3 Quarts
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
WOODGLUE.......................ExteriorRated

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• Level under 4x4 runners only.
• Locate leveling material 12" from ends of runners and no more than 48" apart.
• Asphalt shingles should be used between 4x4 runners and blocks or treated lumber. Never use
shingles in direct contact with ground.
• For best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block.
LEVELINGMETHODS
• If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page.
CONCRETE
Useonlywoodtreatedforgroundcontactandfastenersapprovedforusewithtreatedwood.
Always support frame seams.
Levelinghigherthan16"notrecommended.
LEVELINGMATERIALS
Gravel
2x4 Treated Lumber
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
Asphalt Shingles
8" Block
4" Block
Gravel
Gravel
Do not exceed 16".
4x4 Runner
Shingle
Shingle
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
12"
2x4 Treated Lumber
2" Block
Level
12"
•3"Screwsangledinto4x4.
•(2)ateachpointwhereframe
and 4x4 touch.
Runnersaregenerally12"(30,5cm)from
endsofoorframeandunderseams.
OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
Therearemultiplewaystolevelyouroorframe.Ourrecommendedlevelingmethodisshownbelow.
Levelingmaterialsarenotincludedinthiskit.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS (Typical for 8' x 14' Kit)
MATERIAL REQUIRED
4" x 4" x 14' (10,2 x 10,2 x 426,7 cm) Treated Lumber
x2 x48 3" (7,6 cm)
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.)
Minimum3"screws/exteriorgrade.
12"
(30,5 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.

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CONCRETE FOUNDATION
Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden oor. If you choose to install your kit
on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
• A treated 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete.
Hint:Purchasefulllengthtreatedlumber.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
NOTES
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
2" x 4" x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 244 cm)
Caulk
Requires:
x2
x2
x1
MUST be treated lumber.
MUST be treated lumber.
96" (243,8 cm)
96" x 168" (243,8 x 426,7 cm) 161" (408,9 cm)
8' x 14' (243,8 x 426,7 cm) 168" (426,7 cm)
AActual Size B CBuildingSize
A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill
plate and concrete.
2" x 4" x 14' (5,1 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm)
DOORS

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3" (7,6 cm)
x52
x12
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
Center
on marks
FLOOR FRAME
Look for
Stamp
TREATED
HINT:
Foreasiernailing
stand on frame.
1
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
Orient parts as shown on at surface. Measure and mark.
BEGIN
You have nished your oor frame.
FINISH
Flush
Flush
Flush Flush
TOENAILING
32"
(81,3 cm)
72"
(182,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
64"
(162,6 cm)
80"
(203,2 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
93"
(236,2 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
72"
(182,9 cm)
112"
(284,5 cm)
128"
(325,1 cm)
144"
(365,8 cm)
160"
(406,4 cm)
168"
(426,7 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)

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FINISH
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LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME
Before attaching oor decking, it is important to level and square the oor frame.
A level and square oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed.
BEGIN
2
3
1
Use level and check the frame is level before applying oor panels.
Check for frame squareness by measuring diagonally across corners. If the measurements are the same, the
frame is square. The diagonal measurement will be approximately 193-1/2" (491,5 cm).
When the frame is level and square secure one side of frame to the 4x4 runners using one fastener at ends of
each runner. Move to the opposite end of the frame. Secure the frame to 4x4 runners with one fastener at ends of
each runner making sure the frame remains square (Fig. A).
Once the oor frame is level and square fasten the frame to the 4x4 runners at each point the frame contacts the
4x4 runners.
See page 9 for the preferred oor leveling method.
First, secure
at ends with
one fastener.
Second, secure
at ends with
one fastener.
193-1/2"
(491,5 cm)
193-1/2"
(491,5 cm)
Fig.A
DOORS

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Move to the opposite side.
Using the long edge of the panel as a lever,
Move the panel side-to-side until the corner is ush to the oor frame.
Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners (Fig.B).
2
BEGIN
1
3Continue attaching the panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Use a chalk line or use pre-painted grid lines to nail into joists under panel.
Ensureyouroorframeissquarebyinstallingonepanelandsquaringframe.
Installoorpanelswiththeroughsideup(paintedgridlinesside).
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
x219
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
Grid lines up
FLOOR PANELS
Install oor panels with the 48" edge and corner ush to the oor frame. Secure panel with two 2" nails
in the corners (FigA).
Flush
Flush
6"
(15,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Flush
(2) Nails
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Fig.A
Flush
(2) Nails
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Fig.B
2" (5,1 cm)
Nails
48"
(121,9 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)

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PARTS REQUIRED:
FINISH
You have nished attaching your oor panels.
Continue installing the rest of your oor panels.
Use a chalk line or use pre-painted grid lines on panel for 2" nails 6" apart on edges,
and 12" apart inside panels.
4
FLOOR PANELS
Grid lines up
6"
(15,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Flush Flush Flush
2" (5,1 cm)
5/8" x 23-7/8" x 96" (1,6 x 60,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1
5/8" x 48" x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x2
23-7/8"
(60,6 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)

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GABLE END
WALL
GABLE
WINDOW
WALL
BACKWALL
BACKWALL
Checktheoorframeislevelafterinstallingoorpanels.
Re-level if needed.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
•Theoorshouldbeusedasastableworksurfaceforwallconstruction.
• Organizeyourassemblyprocedureduringthebuildprocess
 toavoidover-handlingofthewalls.
FRONTWALL
DOORS

x2
2 x 4 x 22-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 57,1 cm)
AO x1
2 x 4 x 38-1/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 97,1 cm)
x4
2 x 4 x 80" (5 x 10,2 x 203,2 cm)
TK
GJC
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HI NT:
Foreasiernailing
stand on frame.
x2
2 x 4 x 89" (5 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
PARTS REQUIRED:
3" (7,6 cm)
x32
GABLE WINDOW WALL
BEGIN
1
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
Orient parts on edge on oor. Measure and mark.
89" (226,1 cm)
80"
(203,2 cm)
73" (185,4 cm)
73" (185,4 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
32-1/2" (82,6 cm)
32-1/2" (82,6 cm)
56-1/2" (143,5 cm)
56-1/2" (143,5 cm)
44-1/2" (113 cm)
44-1/2" (113 cm)
11-1/4"
(28,6 cm)
11-1/4"
(28,6 cm)
11"
(27, 9c m)
42-1/2"
(107, 9 cm)
GJC
SZ
SZ
AO
HXC
AO
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
TKTK
x1
2 x 4 x 8-3/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 22,2 cm)
HXC

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PARTS REQUIRED:
GABLE WINDOW WALL
x38
2" (5,1 cm)
Place left 48" x 84" panel onto wall frame ush to top with primed side up. Use GAA
GaugeBlock to maintain 3/4" along panel edge as shown. Secure panel with 2" nails 6"
apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
2
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
GAA
12"
(30,4 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
48 x 84"
(121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1 LEFT
Primed
side up
Forsquarenessmaintainush
alongtopofpaneland3/4"measurementalongpaneledge.
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK

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PARTS REQUIRED:
GABLE WINDOW WALL
x38
2" (5,1 cm)
Flush
Place right 48" x 84" panel onto wall frame ush to top and left panel as shown. Secure
panel with 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
3
You have nished building your gable window wall.
FINISH
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
GAA
12"
(30,4 cm)
48 x 84"
(121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1 RIGHT
Primed
side up
6"
(15,2 cm)