Outdoor Living Today PEN99 Use and Care Manual
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1. gt AU ont i a j ee SS e lt r SS i S j gt m 19 Position rear wall panels in place Butt both vertical wall studs of rear walls together and attach with 3 2 5 screws Screw at the bottom middle and top of stud to secure properly Complete both rear walls Lift and position a Corner Post to end of outside rear wall panel me n E I O will pi overhang floor by 1 2 20 Position and secure Corner Post to rear wall stud as per Step 16 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 Page 10 21 Position and attach adjacent rear Solid Walls as per Steps 19 20 nea Post flush with Post 1 2 wall framing overhang ee lt a a e 22 Position and secure Corner Post to rear wall stud as per Step 16 23 Locate a Window Wall Panel Position and attach wall stud to Corner Post as per Step 16 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 11 er SS aii i F o m_e o O 25 Position and attach remaining Window Wall Panel as per Steps 23 24 Flush to inside of wall stud ie A 1 Front Corner A Posts wedge at Shaped Window HA Wall Stud I Va 26 Place a Front Corner Post against an outside Window Wall Stud with the tip of the wedge flush to the inside Attach with 3 2 1 2 screws at top middle and bottom locations Comple2. x 3 1 2 x 57 1 4 Floor Runners angle on one end B Wall Section 6 35 x 75 Solid Wall Panels Bottom Plates Unattached 6 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 35 Bottom Wall Plates 2 51 x 75 Window Wall Panels 2 12 x 73 Narrow Wall Panels 3 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 75 Corner Posts 2 3 x 3 x 2 1 4 x 75 Front Corner Posts Wedge Shaped Door Jambs amp Header 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 8 w x 73 Vertical Door Jamb 1 1 1 2 x 3 x 76 3 4 Door Header 1 1 1 4 x 3 x 49 3 4 Upper Door Stop profile dado 1 3 4 x 2 1 8 x 49 3 4 Threshold Door Stop 2 1 2 x 2 1 8 x 70 7 8 Vertical Door Stops 2 French Doors 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 70 Center Door Stop Top Wall Plates 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 55 1 2 Rear Wall Top Plates 45 deg cut 1 end 2 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 55 Side Wall Top Plates 45 deg cut 2 ends 1 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 76 1 2 Front Wall Top Plates 45 deg cut 2 ends C Rafter Section 1 3 1 2 diameter x 8 high Core Block 1 Alignment marked on it 3 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 90 9 16 Hip Rafters with Cleats 22 5 Degree cut 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 3 8 Front Hip Rafters with Cleats left and right 30 Degree cut at each end amp 45 degree bevel cut on one end 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 53 1 4 Front Mid Rafter with Cleats angle cut ends 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 Rear Mid Rafter with Cleats angle cut ends 3 11 2 x
3. Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22 Sy I kal i S l k w pa aaa 54 Installing Soffits prior to completing Facia and Roof Panels makes for an easier installation Rafter location may vary slightly so Soffits will have to be measured and cut to size Locate Front Wall Soffits 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 39 Place between Front Hip and Front Mid Rafters measure mark and cut Soffit so when sitting flush against Top Wall Plate it will be tight against both rafters b Flush to top of s rafter but not above a _ a i ks 55 Align Soffit tight to rafter Important Soffit should not ride above Rafter or will impede with correct roof panel alignment later When aligned properly attach Front Wall Soffit to Top Wall Plate with 4 1 1 4 screws ee i tha yf L 1 i i oi 56 Complete attachment of remaining Front Wall Soffit Locate 12 Side and Rear Soffits 28 Long Follow Step 54 to measure and cut to fit to complete Soffit Section Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 23 Facia aligned flush to bottom of rafter aE p a a as Per i Qa ee e a a i z alma Ta De e a ua AC EN gr mc fi Ad et a P z m 11 F ro ot oe s ee r s r EL i af i f c om r mN p ar a P om i Dae e mn i F P se won ge a P Al T
4. finishing nails Place wider trim on side wall flush to outside of narrow trim When properly positioned secure with 8 finishing nails per piece em i Bl rr i equally on both eal bottom skirting pieces f l Locate 4 Rear Wall Seam Trim 2 1 2 wide Place equally on rear wall seams and attach with 8 finishing nails Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 31 ss 78 Locate both Front Corner V Shaped Trims Place over corners in front and attach each with 8 finishing nails Flush with Door Jamb Ig I jE l Doorway Trim 19 Locate both Doorway Trims 2 1 2 wide and position over Door Jamb so it sits flush see illustration above Attach each trim with 8 10 finishing nails Exposure line ee ia E 80 Locate all Roof Ridge Caps Note there are left and right offset Ridge Caps See above for detailed illustration of the difference Place 1st Ridge Cap on corner roof seam slightly overhanging roof end and attach with 2 shingle nails Locate and place 2nd Ridge Cap offset recessed on initial Ridge Cap Attach above 9 exposure line with 2 shingle nails Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 32 81 Place 3rd Ridge Cap on roof seam Start the 3rd Ridge Cap approx 8 from bottom of 2nd Ridge cap and attach with 2 shingle nails above the exp
5. H wL AO L on pea Note Our Sheds are shipped as unfinished products If exposed to the elements the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery gray color If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain You may also wish to paint your new shed rather than stain it In both cases we recommend that you consult with a paint and stain dealer in your area for their recommendations gj The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded jor copied provided that ALL copies f retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or 9393 287th Street P O Box 96 M aple Ridge British Columbia Sumas W ashington misleading Statement or Impression as Canada V2W 11 USA 98295 to the positions statements or actions Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 38
6. hole to prevent splitting Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 17 39 Locate Front Mid Rafter 53 1 4 long 40 degree angle cut on ends Position on Core Block 90 degrees from other rafters Attach as per Step 36 Remember to drill pilot hole to prevent splitting and be careful to support all the attached rafters 51 7 8 Support 24 Support Cleats Beam a C 40 Prior to lifting up semi completed a Rafter Section on to walls complete se assembly of Temporary Support Beam for Rafters Core Block The Support _ Beam when completed will be 104 1 2 high 41 Place both 51 7 8 pieces together and attach with a 24 long Support Cleat with adi 2 2 1 2 screws Flip over and attach a 2nd 7 Cleat Screw Plywood Base 5 1 2 x 5 1 2 to bottom of Support Beam with 2 1 1 2 screws Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 18 42 Place Temporary Support Beam inside the shed prior to lifting semi completed Rafter Section on to walls Using 3 people lift the Rafter Section up carefully supporting Hip Rafters 43 Place seat cut of Hip Rafter in each corner Position Front Mid Rafter seat cut equally from side to side on front wall Top Plate Position Temporary Support Beam directly below Core Block to support entire Rafter Section Tack Support Beam Plyw
7. 3 1 2 x 36 1 2 Corner Rafter Left 30 degree cut 1 end 45 amp 30 degree cut on other end 3 11 2 x 3 1 2 x 36 1 2 Corner Rafter Right 30 degree cut 1 end 45 amp 30 degree cut on other end Temporary Support Beam for Rafters Core Block 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 51 7 8 Support Beams 2 5 8 x 3 1 2 x 24 Plywood Support Cleats 1 5 8 x 5 1 2 x 5 1 2 Plywood Base Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com Page 2 D Roof Section 1 Left Front Panel 1 Right Front Panel 1 Left Side Panel 1 Right Side Panel 2 Left Rear Panels 2 Right Rear Panels E Miscellaneous Section Bottom Skirting 1 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 79 1 2 Front Doorway 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 55 1 2 Sides 6 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 3 4 Rear Soffits approx 1 over length piece cut to fit 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 39 Front Wall 12 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 28 Sides Rear Corner amp Sidewall Trim 6 1 2 x 2 1 2 w x 79 Rear wall Seam and Doorway Trim 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 w x 79 Side Rear Corner Trim 3 1 2 x 5 w x 79 Side Rear Corner Trim 2 1 2 x 5 w x 79 Front Corner V Shaped 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 w x 49 3 4 Above Door Trim 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 w x 10 Narrow Wall Trim Facia amp Detail Plates 4 3 4 x 4 x 60 Rear Side Facia 2 3 4 x 4 x 59 3 4 Side Facia 1 3 4 x 4 x 85 3 4 Front Facia 3 1 2 x
8. 3 4 away from edge td 2a 91 Attach Door Handles Exterior Barrel Bolt and Center Door Stop to doors Handles are attached equally on both doors with 1 black screws Attach Black Barrel Bolt as illustrated above with 1 Black Screws Note how female part of Barrel Bolt is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position Barrel Bolt correctly Important Drill pilot holes with 1 8 drill bit prior to securing with screws to prevent wood splitting Male Barrel Bolt piece will be positioned on Door least commonly opened our example shows left door From the inside install Center Door Stop on Door with male Barrel Bolt Align Stop so there is 3 4 overlap in door opening Attach with 6 1 1 4 screws evenly spaced Make sure to drill pilot holes in Door Stop and Door to prevent splitting 92 The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Interior Door Flange To position Cane Bolt correctly attach to flange first close doors and mark hole to house Cane Bolt Rod Open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1 2 bit Use Black 1 1 4 Screws provided in Drill 1 2 Diameter Hole Cane Bolt Hardware package to accommodate rod of Important Drill 1 8 pilot holes to Cane Bolt prevent wood from splitting Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 36 92 Locate Window Inserts and Window Trim Packages Before installing run a bead of caulking around window
9. 4 x 8 Side Rear 90 degree Corner 2 1 2 x 4 x 8 Front Corners 45 degree 2 1 2 x 4 x 8 Rear Sides Flat Filler Shingles 5 1 2 wide Ridge Caps amp Peak Cap 14 pcs 16 Long 2 pcs 14 Long 1 pc 11 Long 54 Cedar Shingle Ridge Caps Lefts and Rights 1 10 wide Roof Peak Cap Misc Pieces 2 Window Inserts 2 Window Trim Pkgs 1 24 1 16 top 3 23 bottom amp sides 2 Flower Box Kit Assembly Manual amp Hardware found in each Kit 1 pc Spare Wall Siding 2 pcs Spare Shingles use to shim door etc sales outdoorlivingtoday com AAAA rye Vai 9X9 PENTHOUSE HARDWARE PACKAGE Hardware Kit Provided Note screws and nails shown actual size SOS a T Se MJ ffa a gi A a J 3 4 Biss CHa sy ts AARAA AAAA Pappa Paaa e Kin CENTI ma Si Iver AAAA AA pee i Poonam Black 11 4 2 gt oe Black is eee vate Finishing 11 4 oe Shingle E i Square Drive Bit Tee Hinge x6 Door Handle 2 Barrel Bolt Simpson strong Tie 28 Cane Bolt 1S i screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Wood Clamp Utility Knife 4 h As Ladder w 1 8 amp 9 16 Drill Bits Safety Glasses Work Gloves Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com Page 3 sales outdoorlivingtoday com A Floor section Optional Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Floor Section Identify all parts prior to starting Flo
10. 9x9 Penthouse Garden Shed Assembly Manual Outdoor Living Today Thank you for purchasing a 9x9 Penthouse Garden Shed Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly Version 12 March 26 2012 yo a FNS JS Antur ON Se a K maa roo If you have purchased your Penthouse without a Floor Option proceed to Step 15 on Page 9 Use Floor Footprint on Page 4 amp 6 to determine wall location Consult with local Hardware Store for wall to floor anchoring options Safety Points and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on proper installation and normal residential use on level ground Please follow the instruction manual when building your shed and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include SNOW load ratings vary by geographical location If heavy or wet snowfall occurs it is advisable to sweep the snow Off the roof s if the product is elevated any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer s responsibility and should be abided by in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws doors windows and parts are tight Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper installation maintenance
11. Rafter Right 3 30 degree cut 1 end 45 amp 30 degree cut on other end Corner Rafter Left 3 30 degree cut 1 end 45 amp 30 degree cut on other end Core Block 3 1 2 diameter x 8 high 1 Alignment Mark to top Hip Rafters with Cleats 3 90 9 16 long 22 5 Degree cut Rear Mid Rafter 2 68 long 30 degree cut each end Rear Side Facia 4 60 long Side Facia 2 4 59 3 4 long Simpson Strong Ties 26 w 4 7 LE ay j a T s oz 5 Front Facia Front S m s 2 Sides are different See Steps 85 3 4 long ront Soffits 2 g 39 long 48 amp 49 for detail view of each Rafter Mark Block 1 from Core Block j b top to align rafters Important Pilot Hole Rafter to prevent splitting Seat Cut 36 Locate Hip Rafters with Cleat 90 9 16 long and Core Block On the ground angle screw end of Hip Rafter to Core Block with 1 3 long Screw Drill 1 8 diameter pilot hole in rafter to prevent splitting Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 16 37 Position and attach a 2nd Hip Rafter on the opposite side of Core Block as per Step 36 Be sure to pilot hole Rafter to prevent splitting Be careful to support both Rafters 38 Attach the Final Hip Rafter at 90 degrees to other rafters as per Step 36 Once again drill pilot
12. and repair In the event of a missing or broken piece simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line 1 888 658 1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts free of charge within 10 business days of this notification Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 1 Thank you for purchasing our 9x9 Penthouse Garden Shed Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly Parts List A Floor Section Optional 18 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 52 1 2 Joists Rectangular Sec 12 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 27 3 4 Joist Plates Rect Sec 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 78 1 2 53 3 8 51 7 8 Perimeter Joist Tri Sec 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 38 3 4 Interior Joist Tri Sec 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 24 3 4 Interior Joist Tri Sec 3 5 8 x 41 1 2 x 55 3 8 Plywood Flooring 1 5 8 x 27 5 8 x 55 3 8 Plywood Flooring 1 5 8 x 27 5 8 x 55 3 8 Plywood Flooring angle cut in corner 1 5 8 x 41 1 2 x 41 1 2 Plywood Flooring Triangular Shape 3 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 69 1 2 Floor Runners 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 41 1 2 Floor Runners 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 41 1 2 Floor Runners angle on one end 1 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 85 1 2 Floor Runners angle on one end 1 1 1 2
13. g te J i Fi J F d i Ei i L i 31 Locate 2x3 Rear Wall Plates 55 1 2 long with 45 degree cut at 1 end Position in rear corner and secure each plate with 4 2 1 2 screws I gt i eS 32 Position and attach remaining Rear Wall Plates as per Step 31 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 33 Locate and position both Sidewall Plates on top of walls Sidewalls Plates are 55 long and are 45 degree angle cut on both ends Attach with 4 2 1 2 screws per piece i j i i l g i i y A 34 Locate Front Wall Plate 76 1 2 long and 45 degree angle cut on each end Position and attach as other Wall Plates Plate should be flush to inside wall framing a 35 When all walls are attached Angle together check alignment with the ENA ino PA FREAG floor Bottom wall framing should sit Floor Joists flush with outside of floor joists with siding overhanging by 1 2 When positioned correctly fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 2 5 screws per wall panel If purchased without floor option anchor walls to foundation to secure gt i S Doorway Opening Fa Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 R f View of all parts necessary to complete a te r Cti O nN the Rafter Section Identify all parts prior to starting Corner
14. gtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 5 f Place Triangular Floor Section tight against both Rectangular Floor Sections and secure with 6 2 1 2 screws per side When Floor Frame Sections are all attached your perimeter will be 111 x 111 x 55 1 2 x 55 1 2 x 78 1 2 8 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame perpendicular to the floor joists There are 8 floor runners in total Starting on the 111 side locate 2 Runners 69 1 2 amp 41 1 2 long pieces Use 6 2 5 screws per Runner to secure making sure that the Runner is flush to the outside but not overhanging angle cut on end CA O Locate the next 2 Runners 69 1 2 amp 41 1 2 long Alternate Runners so the longer piece is in the front Position on center 27 3 4 from outside edge and attach as per Step 8 Place 3rd set of Runners on center Joists Short Runner is angle cut on front end Attach as per Step 8 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 6 10 Attach remaining 2 Floor Runners 57 1 4 amp 85 1 2 long as per Step 8 and 9 Both Runners are angle cut on one end Concrete Slab Foundation 11 With Floor Runners attached carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation Caution you will need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Note It is imp
15. iin r pe e a E x at aan an ge Ss La gt p i ae a _ ce gt S pe a ar 5 5 a r m P al z f P piim g pe lt a F J j j ai a PpP g s i n 1 i 3 TF g pe J o o ie i al f a iki os E k a ii B Pi panas iaaa os i 57 When installing Facia start with Side Facia Board first 59 3 4 long Align Facia on Hip Rafter in Corner so flush to bottom of rafter Facia should sit equally on the 45 degree cut on end of rafter On the opposite end Side Facia should also sit flush to bottom of Front Hip Rafter and equally on angle cut on end of rafter Tack to rafter ends with 2 finishing nails 58 Position and attach Front Facia 85 3 4 long to the ends of each Front Hip Rafter as per Step 57 Make sure to align Facia to bottom of rafter once again pm 59 Position 2nd Side Facia 59 3 4 long on rafter ends as per Step 57 If required go back now and adjust both the Front and previous Side Facia equally on rafter ends and secure completely with 6 finishing nails per piece Important gaps occurring in corners will be covered by Decorative Detail Facia Plates installed in Step 85 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 24 MANN Wy SONNE 60 Position Rear Side Facia 60 long on Rafter Ends so evenly spaced on both Hip and Rear Mid Rafter See Step 61 for illustration of Facia alignment on Rear Mid Raf
16. nd Align Left and Right Rafters so cleats are recessed on inside Attach to Core Block Alignment line as per Step 46 1 Simpson _ s Strong Tie i Sie E S Ide Facia 59 E i a gide Fac 49 To correctly align Front Hip Rafters use Side 59 3 4 long and Front Facia 85 3 4 long boards as a template Starting with 1 Front Hip Rafter place Side Facia against end of corner Hip Rafter end align on 45 degree angle Move Front Hip Rafter so end of Side Facia lines up Tack Front Hip Rafter down with 1 Simpson Strong Tie and 2 1 1 4 screws may have to re position later ppe er j wW pont Fa Ci a a 1 Ij 50 Use Front and Side Facia to assist in positioning 2nd Front Hip Rafter If rafter is out of alignment reposition 1st Front Hip Rafter until both rafters are reasonably aligned When satisfied with position of both rafters secure each with 1 Simpson Strong Tie and 4 1 1 4 screws Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 21 Step 47 Use a Straight Edge to line rafter end with corner Hip and Mid Rafter ends Attach to Hip Rafter with 2 3 screws l 52 Complete both Left and Right Corner Rafters aligning and attaching as per Step 51 Secure with 2 Simpson Strong Ties and 8 1 1 4 screws per rafter 53 Complete remaining Corner Rafter sets aligning and attaching as per Steps 51 52
17. on Rear Mid and Hip Rafter Center Rear Roof Panel on Rear Mid Rafter 3 4 Any gaps in the corner will be hidden by Ridge Caps later in Step 80 Align and attach as per Step 65 nitude 69 Complete final Right and Left Rear Roof Panel installations as per Step 67 When complete Roof Panels may need to be slightly re positioned If so loosen panel and re attach when satisfied with position Use 3 2 1 2 screws per panel on all Hip Rafters Do not attach Roof Panels to Mid Rafters at this point Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 28 y Attach above the exposure f line Exposure Line p i ri 11 Screw first filler shingle down to rafter using 1 2 1 2 screw per panel 2 in total Make sure to screw into rafter on angle 70 Roof Filler Shingles are included to cover where the flat roof seams meet There are 3 roof seams to complete Starting at the bottom rear panel slide the first Long Filler Shingle in until flush with bottom shingles SEE STEP 71 FOR ATTACHMENT an 72 Slide in another filler shingle and attach as per Step 71 7 __ On last row slide in 1 14 long shingle and attach to roof with J 2 1 1 4 shingle nails per shingle NOTE The rear i panels require 4 long Filler Shingles and 1 14 to complete oe The Front Roofs will require 3 Long Filler and 1 11 Filler Shingle to complete a i o E Mi
18. ood Base to floor with 2 1 1 4 screws 44 Starting at rear corner center Hip Rafter equally on corner Push rafter tight against corner of Top Plates With a Simpson Strong Tie tack rafter into position using 2 1 1 4 screws When main rafters are all aligned correctly go back and completely secure rafter using 2 Simpson Strong Ties per Rafter and 4 1 1 4 screws Complete all Hip Rafters Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 19 a Mes it ia 45 With Front Mid Rafter equally positioned from side to side on Front Top Plate and seat cut of rafter 1 8 past the outside of top plate secure with 2 Simpson Strong Ties and 8 1 1 4 screws AM A 46 Using a Step Ladder attach both Rear Mid Rafters 68 long to 1 alignment mark on Core Block with 1 3 screw per Rafter Once again drill 1 8 diameter pilot hole in rafter end to prevent splitting of wood f B ie Ny tas lt i N 47 Equally space from side to side Mid Rafter on Rear Top Plates on walls Align rafter so seat cut is 1 8 past the outside of the Top Plate When positioned correctly secure with 2 Simpson Strong Ties and 8 1 1 4 screws Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 20 48 Locate and attach both Left and Right Front Hip Rafters with Cleats 68 3 8 30 amp 45 Degree cuts at one e
19. opening perimeter Position window in cavity and secure with 8 1 1 4 screws Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece Trim Sizes 1 x 24 1 16 top 3 x 23 sides amp bottom 93 Position and attach Above The Door Trim and Narrow Wall Trims to front of shed above doors and to narrow walls to cover wall framing Use 4 finishing nails above the door and 2 for narrow walls Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com Page 37 94 Assemble Flower Boxes with Assembly Instructions found in each Flower Box Kit Position completed Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 screws per box Screw from inside of box into the center wall stud Attach second screw 2 underneath first screw and once again into the wall stud Install Flower Box Kits underneath each window sales outdoorlivingtoday com OLT Outdoor Living Today We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are doing in the following areas 1 Customer Service 2 On Time Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction Please call write or email us at Outdoor Living Today Canadian Address Congratulations on assembling your Penthouse Garden Shed We hope the experience has been both positive and rewarding United States Address 2 2 j
20. or Footprint is 111 x 111 x 55 1 2 x 55 1 2 x 78 1 2 2 5 8 wide Plywood Floor Piece Large Plywood Floor Piece 3 Lae Po T gt LIL Rectangular ba YL Floor Section 6 2 cs io Triangular Plywood Floor Piece a ee 2 5 8 wide Plywood Triangular Floor Floor Piece angle cut Floor Runner Frame Section 8 in total See Parts list for exact sizes 1 Lay out 3 Long Floor Joists 52 1 2 and 2 Floor Joist Plates 27 3 4 as illustrated above Position outside joists flush to end of Joist Plate Position mid Joist equally on Joist Plate Attach with 2 2 1 2 screws per end Complete 6 Rectangular Floor Frame Sections 53 3 8 51 7 8 78 1 2 2 Lay out perimeter pieces for Triangular Floor Section Attach in each corner with 2 2 1 2 screws When attached together the perimeter will be 55 1 2 x 55 1 2 x 78 1 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 4 3 Place Interior Floor Joists 38 3 4 amp 24 3 4 so both are tight against perimeter joists and attach with 2 2 1 2 screws per end 4 Lay out completed Floor Joist Frame 5 Attach Rectangular Section together Sections as illustrated above with 6 2 1 2 screws per section Ba 6 Complete all Rectangular Sections as per Step 5 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivin
21. ortant to note that having a level foundation is critical Choosing a foundation will vary between regions Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners Ma gt 97 5 8 z y f p sm yy Si F 7 e L r oe La Ps ay r i 12 Position Plywood Floor pieces 6 on top of completed floor joists Push Plywood Floor pieces together at seams Plywood will sit slightly recessed from edge of Floor Frame Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 7 plywood pushed together at seam ee O U 13 with Plywood positioned correctly on floor framing attach with 1 1 4 screws Use screws every 16 Position middle Plywood Floor pieces 27 5 8 wide and secure as illustrated above 14 Complete remaining Plywood Floor pieces positioning and attaching as per Step 12 amp 13 m Exploded view of all parts necessary to B Wall Section complete the Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Side Top Wall ee eio Rear Top Wall Plate 4 AAA a Front Top Wall Plate Solid Wall to Door Header Panel 6 F Corner Post 3 Window Insert 2 Window Wall 2 Front Corner Post 2 Door Jamb 2 Narrow Wall 2 www outdoorlivingtoday com Page 8 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 sales outdoorlivingtoday com F all i h N Bottom Wall Plate 15 Starting with Solid Wall Panel
22. osure line 82 Continue to attach Ridge Caps positioning and securing as per Step 81 The last Ridge Cap to complete a side must be cut shorter to fit up to Core Block Use a Utility Knife to score cap EY Alas Oar AT IRANA Ao A fisin N re CT EO a X Ta 83 Complete attaching Ridge Caps to all corner roof seams as per Step 80 82 Place Roof Peak Cap on top center of shed PATT LN i Fy r Py al A AS Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page33 Front Corner Detail Plates Corner Detail Facia Plate 85 Locate Detail Facia Plates and place in each corner and where Facia Boards come together Detail Plates will hide any gaps that may exist Attach each Plate with 4 finishing nails ELD L ii J NE ins Flush to inside of wall framing ai 86 Align Threshold Door Stop 49 3 4 long flush to inside of wall framing If Floor Option has been purchased screw down to plywood floor with 4 1 1 4 screws Without Floor drill into existing surface to secure Hardware not supplied Align Vertical Door Stop to inside of wall framing and attach with 4 1 1 4 screws Complete both sides Prior to completing check Step 87 for best fit Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 34 87 Align Upper Door Stop Dado facing to outside with other stops and attach
23. s carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 screws Position so plates are flush with framing wall siding flush with outside of Post Ba Post flush at top with wall framing A Important Make sure all walls are at L aligned in their upright position If not water Optional Caulking SLE will help may leak into your shed Unsure if panel is prevent moisture from entering atj facing up or down Check siding on window seam Caulking not included in kit wall panel to match alignment 16 Place 1 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 75 long Corner Post in the rear corner and 2 Solid Wall Panels on either side of Post Align wall so outside of wall siding is flush with outside of the Post Attach together with 3 2 1 2 screws Screw at the bottom middle and top of stud into Post to secure properly Do Not Attach Walls To Fe a Floor Until Step 35 P n nS 17 Position second Solid Wall corner panel to Post and secure as per Step 16 Important Do Not Attach Walls To Floor at this stage Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 9 Fi oe Oo Wall framing flush with floor Wall Siding overhangs floor by 1 2 18 The Wall Panel framing will sit flush at the end of the plywood floor while the wall siding and Corner Post will overhang the floor by approximately 1 2 wT eae EE
24. scellaneous Section Ridge Caps es Roof Peak Cap Narrow Wall Trim Detail Facia Plates 7 Various Sizes Side Rear Corner Trims 3 4 1 2 3 5 Window Insert and Trim Pkg 2 oy Above Door Trim Flower Box 2 gt gt il Upper Door Trim 2 Door Stop Bottom Skirting French 9 Various Sizes Doors Vy rim 2 Stop 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 a z 73 Attach Bottom Skirting around the base of the shed Skirting will hide floor framing Start with Rear and Side Skirting pieces first The rear skirting pieces will meet where walls come together Attach with 4 1 1 4 finishing nails per piece Complete all rear wall pieces Position Side Skirting piece in place Gap in corner 14 Position Side Skirting Piece so it is even with wall panel siding Gaps in rear corners will be covered by Wide Trim pieces later Attach with 4 1 1 4 finishing nails Position Front Skirting under doorway 15 Attach Front skirting piece using 8 1 1 4 finishing nails Complete remaining Side Skirting pieces as per Step 74 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 Page 30 p Ry NN 15 In each rear corner locate one 4 1 2 and 5 Side Rear Corner Trim Place narrow trim on rear wall so flush with outside of corner post and tack with 2
25. te both sides Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 12 2 Position a Narrow Wall Panel to left side of shed against Front Corner Post Position wall framing on Post as per Step 26 Note Narrow Walls are 73 high 2 shorter than the regular walls Da 28 With Narrow Wall properly positioned secure from wall stud through wedge into Window Wall stud with 3 2 1 2 screws 29 Locate Vertical Door Jambs and position flush against left Narrow Wall Panel stud The Jamb is 3 1 8 wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correctly secure both Jambs using 4 2 5 screws Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 13 Screw into Jamb 30 Position and attach the Door Header to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing Header should sit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Panel Siding Attach with 4 2 5 screws Important Before attaching door header make sure opening is exactly 49 3 4 across the top of doorway and the same when screwing walls to floor 49 3 4 across the bottom Step 39 This will ensure an accurate opening for door installation Use Threshold Doorstop as spac er template to also confirm doorway opening Wall plate is flush to inside of wall framing i d j ia j i G Aa ar ba 3 EES i j Og li F ii P m F We a i l 1 l P
26. ter Position Facia flush to bottom of Rafter once again and attach with 6 Finishing nails per piece i af F a K a F F a p a Z E j gt equally spaced on Rear Mid Rafter 62 Complete remaining Rear Side Facia pieces as per Steps 60 61 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 25 D Roof Section ft Rear j ii Roof Panel Filler Shingles ay Required See S Step m ee Right Rear aN Roof Panel Right Rear Roof Panel Filler Shingles Required See Step 70 Left Rear ete 3 AL Ae 7 5 Ty Roof Panel Roof Panel All shingle rows flush to edge YO 5 Left Front rij Roof Panel ci i Filler Shingles ye loa oa eee Right Front S i Right Side Roof Panel Roof Panel a All shingle rows flush to edge and do not A E require Filler shingles See Step 70 for details E F of Filler Shingles a a Roof Ceiling ee ight to Facia e T A rT n j Ei j i i pe a I 7 j i A 4 i f F f y Po p 4 Mie Pl i PU Ha i i Fie Tah i SR m iy m ms Fi s nr r fi Y PRA pa i s Sa Kil eel s L ts i i ae a T r ae E 4 j il l a A 5 j ae 4 i kg z i t j j F th ee l i Ai a j er a A r jir a Pi i l f w J bi Sh k re 7 om i i Wi if i Fi 63 starting wi
27. th Front Roof Panels lift and position Left Front Roof Panel up so it sits equally between Front Hip and Front Mid Rafter Roof Ceiling underside of shingle roof will sit flush against Facia Board When correctly aligned secure panel to Front Mid Rafter on bottom row of shingles Only with 1 2 1 2 screw Screw from shingle into rafter Important later in Step 69 Roof Panels may need to be slightly re positioned and will be completely secured to rafters at that point Position Right Front Roof Panel in place Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 26 AN 64 Align and attach Right Front Roof Panel as per Step 63 Place the Left Side Roof Panel on Front Corner and Hip Rafter as shown above T h i Tiie re aa Zig ne 65 Align Left Side Roof Panel so it sits equally on both rafters and roof ceiling sits on Facia Screw roof panel down with 2 2 1 2 screws in bottom row of shingles at each corner Make sure to screw into rafters Screws will be covered by Ridge Caps in Step 80 Facia and Soffit os gt SNE F i not shown 66 Place Right Side Roof Panel on Front Hip Rafter and align and attach as per Step 65 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 27 ee ae k i wW AR eS 5 b T 4 ie i N y 4 3 4 on Rear Mid Rafter 67 Place a Right Rear Roof Panel
28. with 4 2 screws Note illustration of Hinge may not be accurate The of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three to four depending on model Attach Black Tee Hinges with 1 Black screws 88 Attach Door Hinges to both Left and Right Side Double French Doors Position Hinges equally on door as shown above and attach with Black 1 screws Note Pre drill holes for hinges to prevent splitting 89 Position and secure the Double Doors Starting with Left Side Door position so there is a 1 4 gap on bottom and approximately 1 4 on the side Use the extra piece of Filler Shingle to shim door in place at the bottom and side Using 2 black screws secure hinges to Door Trim Hint Do not attach all the 2 screws until both doors are positioned correctly Use Screw Driver to tighten screws completely Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 35 90 Position Right Side Door as per Step 89 and secure with 2 Black Screws When satisfied with door positioning complete all 2 screws Note Do not over tighten hinge screws when using screw gun Optional Using a hand tube of clear silicon caulking apply caulking across bottom of window frame and up both edges vertically for 1 This will decrease the chances of water penetration at bottom of window i k i attached to door with male Barrel we 1 ii Bolt nat screw
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