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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Call: 1-888-827-9056 email: customerservice@backyardproductsllc.com
• BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS
Be sure to check with local building department and homeowners association for specific 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 pages 7.
• CHECK ALL PARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 5 - 6. 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 4 for required and optional materials and quantities.
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 92 -5/8" (244 x 235 cm)
GABLE 8' x 8' (244 x 244 cm)
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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 fi nished the assembly or installation.
= Level
Gloves
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.)
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Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Paint Tools
Ladder
Caulk Gun
Hammer
Level
FINISH
BEGIN
Pencil
Phillips
Screwdriver
Drill / Driver
3/8" Drill Bit
#2 Philips Drive Bit
Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
Chalk Line
Nail Gun
• gun nails
Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
Square
or
Utility Knife
Shingle Blades
B C
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CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
WOOD FLOOR FRAME (NOT INCLUDED)
A
B
C
4"
(10 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
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A B CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
• A treated 2 x 4" (5 x 10 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete. Hint: Use treated lumber in your kit or
purchase full length treated lumber.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5 x 10 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
96" (244 cm) 85-5/8" (217,5 cm)8'x 7'-8-5/8" (244 x 235,3 cm)8'x 8' (244 x 244 cm) 92-5/8" (235,3 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill plate
and concrete.
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 244 cm)
Requires:
x4
MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x1
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
Required Floor materials on following page.
A
B
C
DOOR
A B CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
96" (244 cm) 89-5/8" (227,6 cm)8'x 7'-8-5/8" (244 x 235,3 cm)8'x 8' (244 x 244 cm) 92-5/8" (235,3 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
x2
48" x 92-5/8"
(122 x 235,3 cm)
x7
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 244 cm)
Treated Lumber
Cut (5) to 2 x 4 x 89-1/2" (5 x 10 x 227 cm)
NAIL BOXES (Not included)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
x2 BOXES
x3 BOXES
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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
NOTES
FLOOR MATERIALS (24" O.C. WOOD FLOOR OPTION SHOWN)
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 34 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 73 Sq. Ft. of roof area.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.........1/4 Lb
For roofing felt.
REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INSTALLATION OF SHINGLES, DRIP EDGE AND FELT.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 7 for recommended
methods and suggested materials to properly level your
floor, as this will vary depending on your specific site.
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................ 4 Bundles
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 2 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 2 Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.... 2 Lbs
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM .............................1 Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
WOOD GLUE ....................... Exterior Rated
Floor panels are
5/8" (16 mm) thick.
If you reqiure a stronger floor, you will need to purchase additional 2"x4"x8' material.
Shown Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
TRUSSTRIM
WALL
6 x 24" (15 x 61 cm)
x6
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
1" x 4".................3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 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)
x5
2 x 3 x 17-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 44,5 cm)
BV
x4
2 x 3 x 72" (5 x 7,6 x 183 cm)
OY
x6
2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm)
OV
x2
2 x 3 x 92-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 235 cm)
PNA
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
PT
2 x 4 x 53-1/4" (5 x 10 x 135,3 cm)
x6
RAZ
2 x 3 x 41-11/16" (5 x 7,6 x 105,9 cm)
x4
PAX
1 x 3 x 94-3/4" (2,5 x 7,6 x 240,1 cm)
x2
HS
x4
3/4 x 6-1/4 x 11-7/8" (1,9 x 15,8 x 30 cm)
2 x 3 x 43-3/4" (5 x 7,6 x 111,1 cm)
x2
NJ
Part identification is
stamped on some parts.
• Check these locations for part stamp.
RS
RS
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) ONE USED AS A GAUGE BLOCK FOR 3/4" (19 mm) MEASUREMENT
x5
GAA
x4
1 x 3 x 8-1/4" (2,5 x 7,6 x 21 cm)
GBA
x1
2 x 3 x 91 " (5 x 7,6 x 231,1 cm)
PS
x4
7/16" x 2-1/2 x 24-3/4" " (1 x 6,3 x 62,9 cm)
DOOR
OO
x2
2 x 3 x 69" (5 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) Finger Jointed
x1
5/8 x 3 x 55" (1,6 x 7,6 x 140 cm)
ZB
5
3/4"
(19 mm)
If you reqiure a stronger floor, you will need to purchase additional 2"x4"x8' material.
LEFT PAINTED GREEN
RIGHT PAINTED RED
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NOTES
3/4" (19 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) 3/4" (19 mm)
48" (122 cm) Metal Threshold
Bagged seperately / special coating
x1
x4
x1
x1
x7
x8
Roof panels are
7/16" (11 mm)
thick.
DOOR HARDWARE (Not Actual Size)
WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG (Shown Actual Size)
SOFFIT PANELS
x22
x50
x28
x106
x58
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
3/4" (19 mm)
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
x4
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 122 x 183 cm)
x1 x1
x1x1
x1
RIGHT DOOR
x2
x2
6-3/8" x 96"
(16,2 x 244 cm)
48" x 96"
(122 x 244 cm)
x1
LEFT DOOR
x2
3/8 x 5 x 93-1/4" (0,9 x 12,7 x 236,9 cm)
ROOF PANELS
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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
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.
• 3" Screw angled into 4x4.
• (2) at each point frame and 4x4 touch.
4x4 Runners
(not included).
2x4's
(not included).
• 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
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2
4" x 4" x 8' (10 x 10 x 244 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (20) 3" screws / exterior grade.
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
4" Block
8" 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"
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96"
(244 cm)
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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.
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BEGIN
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3
4
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Use level and check the frame is level before applying fl 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 133-5/16" (338,6 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. At 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 fl oor frame is level and square fasten the frame at each point the frame contacts the 4x4
runners.
See page 7 for the preferred fl oor leveling method.
First, secure
at ends with
one fastener.
Second,
secure at
ends with
one fastener.
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
Fig. A
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I MP O RTA N T !
Check the floor frame is level after installing floor panels. Re-level if needed.
• The floor 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.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
DOOR
SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL
FRONTWALL
BACKWALL
DOOR
101"
(256,5 cm)
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RAFTER ASSEMBLY JIG
101"
(256,5 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
3/4 x 3 x 5" (1,9 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm)
x2
x8
FINISH
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Build a Jig to ensure all Rafters are assembled the same.
Mark a straight line on the Floor from corner to corner.
Screw blocks in place to measurement shown.
Make sure blocks are square and at 101" (256,5 cm)
You have fi nished building a Rafter Jig.
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1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
Chalk Line
Square
(2) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
Screws per block
Flush
GAA
GAA
GBA GBA
Flush
3/4 x 3 x 8-1/4" (1,9 x 7,6 x 21 cm)
x2
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GAA
GBA
101"
(256,5 cm)
1/4" (0,6 cm)
Gap
Gusset
Glue
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RAFTERS
2" (5 cm)
FINISH
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Apply glue on gusset and place on rafters.
Nail gusset onto rafter using 2" nails, staggered, as shown.
Repeat steps 1-4 to build two more assemblies.
Flip over rafter assembly and glue and nail gusset to back side.
Unscrew jig and save blocks. Set aside rafters and proceed to building your back wall.
Use Jig to assemble Rafters.
Contact at
peak.
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4
2
3
BEGIN
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PARTS REQUIRED:
2 x 4 x 53-1/4" (5 x 10 x 135,3 cm)
6 x 24" (15 x 61 cm)
x6
x6
x72
RAZ
Place two rafter halves RAZ on fl oor jig. You will assemble (3) rafters.
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x2
2 x 3 x 72" (5 x 7,6 x 183 cm)
OY
x1
x1
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Use 2x3 for
temporary support
PARTS REQUIRED:
BACK WALL PANELS
OY
Primed Side
Down.
Fig A.
1-1/4" (3 cm)
x16
Place OY on fl oor. Place the left back wall panel primed side down onto OY
(Fig. A) and fl ush to panel edges as shown.
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2
1
Secure fl ush to edges using eight 1-1/4 screws 10" apart.
Repeat Steps 1 - 2 to assemble the right back wall panel
BEGIN
10" (25,4 cm)
2-1/2" (6,4 cm)
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You have fi nished building your back wall panels.
Locate OY fl ush
to these edges.
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BACK WALL FRAME
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
43-3/4"
(111 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
96"
(244 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Orient parts on edge on floor as shown.
Nail using two 3" nails at each connection.
2
1
BEGIN
3" (7,6 cm)
NJ
PT
PARTS REQUIRED:
3" (7,6 cm) Nails
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HINT:
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
2 x 3 x 43-3/4" (5 x 7,6 x 111 cm)
x1
x2
x1
NJ
PT
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BACK WALL FRAME
Orient parts on edge on fl oor as shown.
Use two 3" screws at middle connection.
3
4
FINISH
5
You have fi nished building your back wall frame.
PARTS REQUIRED:
3" (7,6 cm)
2 x 3 x 43- 3/4" (5 x 7,6 x 111,1 cm)
x1
x2
NJ
43-3/4"
(111cm)
1-1/2
(3,8 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
NJ
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Screws
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1"
(2,5 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
Flush
(1) 3" Screw
6"
(15,2 cm)
Gauge Block
12"
(30,5 cm)
x1
15
Place LEFT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up.
BEGIN
Use a 3/4" gauge block at edge of panel.
3
4
2
1
Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. .
Use (1) 3" screw at end
Do not nail
in groove.
BACK WALL PANELS
2" (5 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
Pre-Assembled LEFT
3/4" GAUGE
BLOCK
x16
3" (7,6 cm)
x1
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Primed side UP
Square
For squareness maintain
3/4" measurement along
panel edges.
GAA
Flush
12"
(30,5 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
Flush
Flush
x1
(1) 3" screw
96"
(244 cm)
16
Pre-Assembled RIGHT
Place RIGHT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up.
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7
5
Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. .
Use (1) 3" screw at end.
Do not nail
in groove.
BACK WALL PANELS
2" (5 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
x16
To draw panels tight at
seams angle nail.
3" (7,6 cm)
x1
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(1) 3" screw
1"
(2,5 cm)
1"
(2,5 cm)
Fig A.
Fig B.
Flush
x2
2 x 3 x 17-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 44,5 cm)
BV
17
Position BV on edge, fl ush with outside edge and 1" from bottom edge of LEFT
wall panel. (Fig A.)
Nail BV to wall panel using (3) 2" Nails.
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2
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Repeat step 1-2 for RIGHT wall panel. (Fig B.)
You have fi nished building your back wall.
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2-1/2"
(6,3 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,3 cm)
BACK WALL BOTTOM PLATES
PARTS REQUIRED:
2" (5 cm)
x6
x1
x1
BV
PS
45-1/2"
(115,6 cm)
45-1/2"
(115,6 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
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OY
Fig A.
Use 2x3 for temporary
support
10"
(25,4 cm)
1-1/4" (3 cm)
x16
x2
2 x 3 x 72" (5 x 7,6 x 183 cm)
OY
Place OY on floor. Place the left front wall panel primed side down onto OY (Fig. A)
and flush to panel edges as shown.
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2
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Secure flush to edges using eight 1-1/4 screws 10" apart.
Repeat Steps 1 - 2 to assemble the right front wall panel.
BEGIN
Locate OY flush
to these edges.
Primed Side
Down.
2-1/2"
(6,3 cm)
FRONT WALL PANELS
PARTS REQUIRED:
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