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Fronts and backs: Has cut out sections at the ends of each channel at each corner, which are designed to accept the sides.
Sides: Do not have cut outs.
Roof: The roof panel has channel along two edges and flashing on the other opposite edges.
Self-tapping Screws: Supplied with shed, requires 1/8" (No. 30) drill bit and Phillips head driver (cordless drill ideal). Pop rivets (1/8 inch, 3.2 mm) may be used instead.
Important Information before you start!
Do not attempt to erect a shed in windy weather. This may cause personal injury or property damage.Do not leave your shed unattached to the ground. It is essential to firmly anchor the shed to the ground as soon as it is erected; otherwise there is a risk of serious damage by the wind.
Anchoring Suggestions:
1. A popular and simple concrete slab installation technique achieves an effective rebate to minimize water and dust infiltration is as follows:
2. Place a number of house bricks underneath the bottom channels to lift the erected shed clear of the ground.
3. Square and level the shed. Use a tape measure to check the diagonals are equal.
4. Pegs with clips should be used as temporary anchors to hold the shed while concrete is poured and sets. They remain in the floor and will also firmly attach the shed to the concrete base. Otherwise be sure to make a firm attachment to the concrete floor using masonry bolts and clips or their equivalent
The shed is then ready to have a concrete floor poured and levelled to just below the channel on the inside of the shed. The concrete level outside the shed need only be to the bottom of the channel and sloping gently away to drain water clear. The concrete level at the door way can be at the same height as the channels so that there is a smooth entrance which is an advantage i.e. sweeping out the shed or wheeling in barrows, bins etc. Again, once outside the concrete level can slope away from the shed and join into existing pathways etc. The house bricks remain buried in the concrete.
Other techniques include driving posts (preserved, 450 mm) to the ground level and then attaching the shed with anchor brackets. A number of posts may be required for each wall length depending on site wind conditions. Typically 3 are required for a 3 m wall.Flat concrete slabs are suitable provided optional clips and masonry bolts are used. Sloping the edges away from the shed is recommended. A silicon type seal can be placed under the channels of the shed to minimize water and dust infiltration.Less windy protected sites may only need pegs and clips for smaller sheds. The clips increase the pegs holding down effectiveness and position the peg so it is completely buried, clear of any internal paving of the shed that may be done. Pegs should be replaced after a number of years depending on soil conditions. Check them occasionally.If in doubt about suitability for windy or exposed sites please consult your local civil engineer.
Once you have decided and prepared for the anchoring of the shed then you are ready to start the installation process:
1. Site for the shed must be reasonably level.
2. Place the panels roughly in the right position lying down outwards from where you want your shed. Be careful not to place panels on sharp scratchy objects.
3. Raise the back panel and put into position. Raise one of the sides and fit into channel cutouts of the back panel. Having a pair of pliers handy will help to bend the channel to ensure it is a snug fit.
4. From the outside position the sheet edges so they are comfortably interlocking. Drill through the overlapping sheets at the corner and drive home a self-tapping screw. Be careful not to drive too hard, as the screw will strip the hole. Use at least five screws evenly placed for each corner. Rivets may also be used.
5. Repeat step four for the other side.
Now raise the front panel and attach the corners in the same way. The four walls should now be firmly attached and free standing.
Fixing the Flat and Skillion Roofs design
1. Roughly square the walls and then lift the roof into position, allowing the desired overhang front and back with the roof flashing fitting snugly along the sides. Drill through the roof flashing and top wall channel on one side and drive screws firmly home. Use at least three screws per sheet width.
2. Now accurately square the shed checking the overhang is even along the front and back and the diagonals of the shed are equal. Drill and attach the roof flashing of the other side in the same manner.
3. Fastening down of the roof is completed by drilling up through the channel on the outside of the wall and out through the roof. Screw the self-tappers down from the top of the roof into the wall channel. Drilling can be done from the top by using a stick or screwdriver to locate the channel position before drilling each hole. Use at least four screws per sheet width.
4. Bend the ends of the roof flashings at each corner to eliminate sharp edge.
Fronts Greater than 3.74m
The fronts, backs and roofs will come in multiple panels that will be joined. The panels overlap one rib. Erect a side to a front or back panel as before. Then position the matching front or back and from the outside the shed position the sheet edges so they are comfortably interlocking. Drill through the overlapping sheets at the middle of the rib and drive home a self-tapping screw. Use at least five screws evenly placed for joiner panel edge.
For the roof panel the following applies:
1. Lift both roof panels into position onto the shed. Join the two roof panels drilling from above the roof using at least four screws evenly placed through the top of the overlapping ribs. Then complete installation as per above.
2. In the case of a skillion with 2.3m side a truss is supplied. See comments below in roof bar section regarding installation.
Note:
Windows: The window will be delivered separate from the shed with a pack of glass (5 sheets). The wall will have the window space cut out to receive the window frame supplied. After erecting the shed simply fit window into cut-out, with wide flashing at top and secure with at least six screws evenly placed drilled from the outside of the shed. Place glass into louvers before fitting window. Be careful of sharp edges of glass, gloves are recommended.
Shelf Brackets: Sturdy shelf brackets are supplied loose and are fitted into place just prior to attaching the roof to the walls. Position the shelf brackets so they clip over the walls (do no attempt on the skillion ends). Check to see that the spacing between the brackets matches with the shelves that are going to be used. Craft wood, particleboard (18 mm) or just a plank of wood are all ideal shelves.
Concrete Anchor Kit: Requires 8 mm diameter masonry drill bit. Erect shed on concrete slab. Position the anchoring clips over the wall bottom channels and drill through the holes in the slab. Tap masonry bit into hole and tighten. The number of anchor clips depends on site conditions, however typically three clips per 3.00 m side is sufficient.
Pegs and Clips: Clips make installation of pegs easier and more secure. Slip the clip over the wall bottom channel and scoop out the soil so it is hard down on the channel and the hole is exposed for the peg. Hammer peg through the clip on a 45-degree angle until the head of the peg is below the ground and locked into the clip. Alternate pegs from inside to outside the shed, this will further lock the shed in position.Pegs alone may not be adequate to permanently secure the shed depending on your site conditions. If in doubt seek advice from your local civil engineer.
Roof Bars: Roof bars are supplied for skillion sheds 2.26 m wide. Before putting the roof into position the bars are lifted onto the skillion sides and positioned in the middle. Drill through the hooks and screw into the top of the wall channels. Four screws each end should suffice. In case of fronts wider than 3.74 m a skillion truss will be supplied. The roof bars will span from the truss to the skillion sides. Position truss and bars then secure to walls as before and attach bars at truss by drilling and screwing through the overlapping RHS. Once the bars are in position the roof can then be rasied.
Roof bars are also supplied for 2.26 m wide skillion steel framed sheds. See instructions below.
Aviaries and Fowl Houses
Fronts join to the sides by fitting the channel into the rebate, drilling and screwing through the flap into the channel. Otherwise installation is as per above notes.
Steel Framed Sheds
The panels are positioned as per above notes. Self drilling screws are used to join the steel frames through the tabs welded on frames. Once the walls are erected roof bars for 2.26m skillions should be installed by sliding over the nibs. If the shed front is greater than 3.74m a portal will be supplied. The portal should be installed with the roof bars. Square the shed, put the portal into position with the roof bars spanning from side to portal to side. The ridges should then join above the portal (make sure the ridges are matching the same length wall). The portal is attached again with self drilling screws through tabs. The roof is installed as per above notes.The Steel Framed sheds have hold down brackets attached to the walls and sides. Use the masonry bit and drill through the holes into the concrete slab to take a masonry bolt. The roof is to be installed as per the above notes. The wall sheet joins should be overlapped and joined as per above notes.
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