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Shed Buyer's Guide - Backyard Buildings
Jun 29, 2017 · WorKshoP, studio, or relaxatioN sPace choose a shed that Will meet Your Needs 10 – 20 Years doWN the road to determiNe Your shed size, laY out all the oBjects You’ll WaNt iNside rememBer, You caN maximize sPace With lofts or shelviNg determiNe door PlacemeNt, aNd rememBer the doors must Be Wide eNough for the items You WaNt iNside Be sure
WHAT TO EXPECT - Tuff Shed
The Garden Storage Shed is an attractive solution that you can build yourself it has space for lawn and garden tools and a counter that’s perfect for potting plants You can even get a head start on your vegetable and flower gardens in the greenhouse window The feeling of spaciousness inside belies the shed’s 8- x 12-foot exterior
Standard Workshop Shed with Engineered Wood Assembly Instructions
If the shed will be placed beside another building or line (fence, driveway, wall, etc ), be sure to take measurements from the existing line to position the shed base exactly parallel For an 8x12 shed, lay out the floor plywood so the long side (8’) of each plywood piece is parallel to the short side (8’) of the shed base
Step by Step instructions to assemble your new shed
door on the inside of the door frame to act as a draught strip 11 From inside the shed remove the 3 pieces of beading (1/2” x 3/4”) from each window and insert the glass into the opening from the inside of the shed Replace the beading and secure in place 12 These instructions cover 90 of the building which we do If they do not appear
WHAT TO EXPECT - Tuff Shed
reasonable fee, Tuff Shed can help create a level building foundation by adding concrete blocks and wood shims beneath the structure Tuff Shed does NOT dig into the ground to level a building If a small amount of leveling is necessary (up to 4”), it will be provided by Tuff Shed at no charge If more substantial leveling is required,
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STEP 5 ROOF SHEATHING AND FINISH SHINGLING STEP 5A OPTIONAL STEEL ROOF AND FINISH TRIM Place 12' trusses 24" on center using a 2×4 temporary brace On 10' wide building, cut truss tails to 12" on both sides This will maintain the 1' overhang as shown on page 4 Make sure trusses are plumb and square, then apply roof sheathing
105969_4General_What_To_Expect_HD_1.pdf You've decided on the building style, size and
design. Important planning remains for you and for us, including: - We strongly recommend adding vents to your other feature that can help protect your building better. inside of your building, we need to know so that we can design the building to perform as an insulated structure. - Customers appropriate building permit and setbacks requirements. Contact us immediately if you need help.THE PLANNING PROCESS
PREPARATION
We take care of most of the logistics, but some planning on your part will ensure long term satisfaction.Building components pre-fabricated
and ready for deliveryWHAT TO EXPECT Your building will be here before you know it. Now it's time to prepare the site and yourself for the upcoming installation: - Clean the site of all debris (i.e. old tree stumps, trash, dog waste, etc) and a pathway to and from where the delivery vehicle parks. - To attain the maximum performance Ɉ level. If the site is more than 4" out of level, a charge will apply. - We will contact you to schedule installation date and time range. - We will begin pre-fabricating your building several days in advance of the installation. At this time, we will begin placing the rough openings for items like doors, windows and vents.
- If changes or cancellation occurs within 5 days of installation, a this point, building materials have already been ordered, inventoried and have potentially been pre-fabricated,
LEVELING YOUR SHED
It's important that buildings are constructed on a level site. Providing Ɉ by adding concrete blocks and wood shims beneath the structure. Ɉ If a small amount of leveling is necessary (up to 4"), it will be p rovided Ɉ Ɉ fee for leveling using the concrete block and wood shim method, Ɉ Ɉ Blocking up or "shimming" a building is not always the best solution from an appearance standpoint. Please consider the appearance and your long term satisfaction in the building when making the leveling decision. concrete blocks and wood shims on a variety of surfaces and in a range of leveling severity.Figure 2 - Close-up of leveling
with blocks & shims To accomplish this, you will need wood stakes and a string bubble level the other three corners. Determine where the building will be placed, then drive a stake into each of the four corners and determine which of the corners appear to be the highest and the lowest points. At the high point stake place the string or to the high point stake. two vertical lines in the center glass vile. Now measure the distance from measuring again from the high point corner, writing down your measurements. Now you can determine the distance your build site is out of level and s elect a method to level the site.HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR SITE IS LEVEL
Figure 1 - Leveling Fees
Figure 3 - Various Leveling Examples
- Water is the enemy of most structures. Take care to redirect water from your Ɉ other structures and misdirected irrigation systems Ɉcovered by warranty. - Painting is one of the easiest Ɉyears. We recommend using high quality materials like PPG Paints.
PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE
ɈImportant details for installation day:
components, and begin to assemble your building. An out of level site will force our installers to stop work and collect an additional leveling fee prior to resuming.
the compressors that power their tools. Inspect the building before the installers leave for the day. It may surprise you - but like most home builders, the sleet will most likely not prevent installation. Ask for details.
INSTALLATION DAY
Building components being carried
into place for on-site installation Ɉ tear over time: - When ɈɈɉ
open, close or latch the door. This is not a warranty issue, but in most cases, the building can be easily re-leveled by the customer or for Ɉ - Do not add rubber mats or moisture and rot issue. Wondering about the appearance of a certain feature of your Ɉ understand why some components look the way they do. It's not a mistake that nails are poking through the roof on the inside of your building. This is necessary due to building codes requiring shingle Ɉperformance of the roof.
surface. steel with "skirting" made from siding. While we can add a skirting, we don't recommend it, since wood siding material contacting the ground can wick up moisture into the building.
Ɉthe material.
the building. We use dimensional lumber for wall and roof framing that has been dried, then stored in a controlled environment (our factories) prior to installation. It is unlikely that this wood will have a uniform appearan
ce, Ɉthe structural integrity of the building. We strive to make the building weathertight. But they are not airtight. Air PAINT painting exterior surfaces (siding and trim).