Heartland Belmont Assembly Manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS: 96 x 92-5/8" (243,8 x 235,2 cm)
BELMONT 8' x 8' (244 x 244 cm)
VALUE SERIES
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A Backyard Products Company
• BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS
Be sure to check with local
building department and homeowners association for specifi 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 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.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Call: 1-800-577-9663 email: [email protected]
2
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
q 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.)
A
q Safety Glasses
q Tape Measure
q Paint Tools
q Ladder
q Wood Glue
q Caulk Gun
q Hammer
q Level
FINISH
BEGIN
q Pencil
q Phillips
Screwdriver
q Drill / Driver
q 5/16" Drill Bit
q 1/8" Drill Bit
q #2 Philips Drive Bit
q Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
q Chalk Line
q Nail Gun
• gun nails
q Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
q Square
or
q Utility Knife
q Shingle Blades
B C
3
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
D
O
O
R
A B CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
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.
96" (243,8 cm)
85-5/8" (217,5 cm)
8'x 7'-8-5/8" (243,8 x 235,2 cm)
8'x 8' (243,8 x 243,8 cm)
92-5/8" (235,3 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill plate
and concrete.
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
Requires:
x4
MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x1
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
NOTES
4
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR BUILDING YOUR SHED
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
FOUNDATION
DRIP EDGE ..................... 40 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 75 Sq. Ft. of r oof 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.
• This shed kit does not include a wood floor frame or floor panels. See pages 8 through 11 for suggested floor construction.
• It does not include ANY leveling materials.
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.
See the CONCRETE FOUNDATION section on page 3 for recommended m
ethods to build your shed on a poured concrete slab.
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
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
WOOD FLOOR FRAME (NOT INCLUDED)
IMPORTANT!
x2
x8
2 x 4 x 96” (5 x 10 x 243,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 96” (5 x 10 x 243,8 cm)
Treated Lumber
x9
Treated Lumber
x7
Cut to: 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236,2 cm)
2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5 x 10 x 235,2 cm)
ea. 10D 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
FLOOR PANELS (NOT INCLUDED)
x106
x2
MATERIAL LIST: CUT LIST:
MATERIAL LIST: CUT LIST:
5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8" (1,6 x 122 x 235,2 cm)
x2
Depending on your specific use, you may want to construct a heavy
duty floor frame by adding additional floor joists. Below is a list in
addition to the framing materials above (not included):
x28
5/8 x 48 x 96” (1,6 x 122 x 243,8 cm) OSB Panels
10D 3” (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
(Recommend 5/8” (1,6 cm) (minimum) thick OSB panels)
Use Treated Lumber For
Floor Framing
6D 2” (5,0 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
Optional
12" (30,5 cm)
spacing
5
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
TRUSS
TRIM
WALL
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)
2 x 3 x 17-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 44,5 cm)
x2
BV
DQ
2 x 3 x 11-7/8" (2,5 x 7,6 x 30,2 cm)
x2
LW
2 x 3 x 23-7/8" (2,5 x 7,6 x 60,6 cm)
x1
x11
2 x 3 x 66-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 168,9 cm)
FZ
x4
2 x 3 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 235 cm)
PNA
x2
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
PT
2 x 4 x 54-1/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 129,8 cm)
x6
WI
2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm)
x2
CI
stamped on some parts.
• Check these locations for part stamp.
RS
RS
x1
2 x 3 x 91 " (5,1 x 7,6 x 231,1 cm)
PS
DOOR
x4
3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71-3/4" (1 x 4,4 x 182,2 cm)
x4
3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71-1/4" (1 x 4,4 x 181 cm)
2 x 3 x 55-3/4" (5,1 x 7,6 x 141,6 cm)
x4
WX
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)
5
WR
x1
19/32 x 3 x 63" (1,5 x 7,6 x 160 cm)
OO
x2
1-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,2 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm)
6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
x2
WQ
1 x 2 x 11" (2,5 x 5,1 x 27,9 cm)
x2
WO
1 x 2 x 14" (2,5 x 5,1 x 35,6 cm)
6
WALL PANELS, AND DOORS
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
NAIL BOXES
NOTES
3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm)
x1 BOXES
x3 BOXES
x2
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
x4
3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72"
(1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 20 x 72"
(1 x 50,8 x 182,9 cm)
x2
x2
7-7/8" x 96"
(20 x 243,8 cm)
48" x 96"
(121,9 x 243,8 cm)
ROOF PANELS
x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR
Roof panels are
7/16" (1,1 cm)
thick.
x1
x1
x1
x1
For Window
x20
x41
x64
x42
x70
x8
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
x70
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x12
1/2" (1,3 cm)
Bagged seperately / special coating
x8
1" (2,5 cm)
Bagged seperately /
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
x8
NOTE POINT
DOOR HARDWARE / WINDOW
x1
x1
x4
1" (2,5 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
1/2" (1,3 cm)
56" (142,2 cm) Metal Threshold
x1
x1
x7
x8
7
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).
• 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' (10,2 x 10,2 x 243,8 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"
D
O
O
R
96"
(243,8 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
FLOOR FRAME (NOT INCLUDED)
3" (7,6 cm)
x5
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235,2 cm)
TREATED
TREATED
92
5
8
" [235.2 cm]
16"
[40.6 cm]
32" [81.3 cm]
48" [121.9 cm]
64" [162.6 cm]
80" [203.2 cm]
96"
[243.8 cm]
93"
[236.2 cm]
Flush
at ends.
Flush
at ends.
x28
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
• FOR 10' x 12', SKIP TO PAGE 16
Center
on marks.
Center
on marks.
You have nished your oor frame. Proceed to level and square frame.
BEGIN
1
Orient parts as shown on at surface. Measure and mark each
dimension from end of boards
2
Use two 3" nails at each mark
FINISH
3
DOOR
Floor framing materials
not included. See page 4
for sizes and quantities.
8
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
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.
FINISH
5
BEGIN
2
3
4
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 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 oor frame is level and square fasten the frame at each point the frame contacts the 4x4
runners.
See page 7 for the preferred oor leveling method.
9
5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8"
(1,6 x 122 x 235,2 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
Ensure your fl oor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame.
FLOOR PANELS (NOT INCLUDED)
x1
2" (5,1 cm)
Fig. C
Flush
Fig. A
Flush at top
corner edge.
Fig. B
x53
Attach the 5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines
side) with the 48" edge and corner fl ush to the fl oor frame (Fig A).
Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners.
Move to the opposite end. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever move the
panel side-to-side until the top corner is fl ush to the fl oor frame (Fig. B).
Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners.
2
BEGIN
1
3
4
Continue 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.
Check the fl oor frame is square by measuring diagonally across the frame corners. If the measurements
are the same, your fl oor frame is square. The measurement will be approximately 133-5/16" (Fig. C).
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
133-5/16"
(338,6 cm)
92-5/8"
(235,2 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
Flush
12" (30,5 cm)
inside panel.
6" (15,2 cm)
edges of panel.
DOOR
Flush
Floor Panels not included
See page 4 for panel sizes
and quantities.
(2) Nails
(2) Nails
10
FLOOR PANELS (NOT INCLUDED)
2" (5,1 cm)
Use a chalk line or grid lines on panels for 2" nails 6" apart on edges
and 12" apart inside panel.
Continue by installing
5/8 x
48 x 92-5/8" panel
with rough side up (painted grid lines).
5
PARTS REQUIRED:
x53
You have fi nished Installing your fl oor panels.
FINISH
6
5/8 x 48 x 92-5/8"
(1,6 x 122 x 235,2 cm)
x1
92-5/8"
(235,2 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
Flush
6" (15,2 cm)
edges of panel.
DOOR
Flush
12" (30,5 cm)
inside panel.
11
12
IMPORTANT!
Check the oor frame is level after installing oor panels. Re-level if needed.
• 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.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
DOOR
SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL
FRONTWALL
BACKWALL
DOOR
PARTS REQUIRED:
HINT:
Center on
marks.
PNA
PNA
FZ x5
46-1/4"
(117,5 cm)
22-1/4"
(56,7 cm)
70-1/4"
(178,5 cm)
92-1/2"
(235 cm)
66-1/2"
(168,9 cm)
x10
x4
2 x 3 x 66-1/2 " (5,1 x 7,6 x 168,9 cm)
2 x 3 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 235 cm)
PNA
FZ
1
BEGIN
2
Orient parts on edge on oor. Measure and mark from end of boards.
IMPORTANT! You will build two walls the same.
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
You have nished building one side wall frame. Proceed to attach wall panels.
SIDE WALL FRAMES
3" (7,6 cm)
FINISH
3
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
x40
13
2" (5,1 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
3/4"
GAUGE BLOCK
GAA
2x3"
GAUGE BLOCK
SIDE WALL PANELS
3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72" (1 x 117,2 x 182,8 cm)
x2
x90
Fig. A
Fig. B
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
2 Nails
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Overlap
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Overlap
2 Nails
Place a 46-1/8 x 72" panel onto wall frame with primed side up as shown.
Locate the panel 1-1/2" above the top plate. Use a DQ as a gauge block for
the 1-1/2" top overhang measurement. Use the GAA gauge block to mark
the 3/4" side measurement on the wall stud. Secure panel with two 2" nails
in the corners (Fig. A).
3
2
Nail the panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame.
Move to the opposite end. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever, move
the panel side-to-side until you have a 3/4" measurement on the wall stud.
Secure corner with two 2" nails (Fig. B).
For squareness maintain 3/4" and
1-1/2" measurement along panel edge.
BEGIN HERE
6"
(15,2 cm)
Panel
will be
back from
frame
about 1/8"
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
46-1/8 "
(117,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Primed side UP
3/4" Gauge
Block
2 x 3"
1
BEGIN
DQ
14
2x3"
GAUGE BLOCK
DQ
15
2" (5,1 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
SIDE WALL PANELS
3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72" (1 x 117,2 x 182,8 cm)
x2
x90
Place 46-1/8" panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up
ush with rst panel. Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12"
apart inside panel.
4
5
To draw panels tight
at seams angle nail.
You have nished building both of your side walls.
FINISH
6
Carefully ip your sidewall over.
Repeat STEPS 1-4 to assemble your second side wall.
12"
(30,5 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Flush
2 x 3"
2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm)
x1
CI
x1
2 x 3 x 91 " (5,1 x 7,6 x 231,1 cm)
PS
Flush
16
BACK WALL FRAME
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
45-1/2"
(115,6 cm)
45-1/2"
(115,6 cm)
91"
(231,1 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
Nail using two 3" nails at each connection.
3
2
1
BEGIN
3" (7,6 cm)
CI
PS
PARTS REQUIRED:
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
x2
Center PS ush on CI on edge on oor as shown (Fig. A).
Orient CI on at using a gusset as a temporary spacer.
Fig. A
2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm)
x1
CI
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
PT
Flush
Flush
17
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
48"
(121,9 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
Fig. B
Fig. A
Center PT on CI on edge on oor as shown.
Center CI ush on PS on at using a gusset as a temporary spacer.
Nail PT to CI using two 3" Nails (Fig. A).
3" (7,6 cm)
BACK WALL FRAME
Use two 3" screws at middle connection (Fig. B).
4
5
6
7
FINISH
8
You have nished building your back wall frame.
PARTS REQUIRED:
3" (7,6 cm)
x2
PS
PT
CI
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Screws
(2) 3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
x2
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm)
18
34"
(86,4 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
34"
(86,4 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
2" Nails
x1
Place LEFT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up.
BEGIN
2
1
BACK WALL PANELS
PARTS REQUIRED:
Primed side UP
For squareness maintain ush
and 3/4" measurement along
panel edges.
Ensure 34" spacing before
nailing panel.
2" (5,1 cm)
x22
Secure Using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
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