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General| Category | Garden Houses |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8x12 |
| Brand | Backyard Heartland |
| Model | Rockport |
| Material | Wood |
| Floor Included | Yes |
| Windows | Yes |
| Doors | 1 |
Check local building codes and homeowner association rules before construction.
Contact customer service for engineered drawings needed for local permits.
Ensure assembly on a level surface; see page 7 for methods.
Inventory all parts on pages 4-6; report missing or damaged items.
List of materials needed to complete the shed assembly.
Contact customer service for assembly or product information.
List of tools essential for the assembly process.
List of optional tools that can assist with assembly.
Explanation of symbols used throughout the manual for guidance.
Guidance on orienting lumber and trim for optimal appearance.
Materials required for the shed's foundation or floor.
Optional materials for reinforcing the floor frame.
List of additional materials needed to finish shed construction.
Specific materials required to validate the product warranty.
Inventory of parts categorized by shed section (floor, walls, rafters, trim).
Chart converting nominal board sizes to actual dimensions.
List of parts for the roof panels.
List of parts for the floor panels.
List of parts for wall panels and doors.
Details on nail boxes and the fastener/hardware bag.
List of parts for vents, door hardware, and windows.
Recommended method for leveling the shed floor using 4x4 runners.
Various methods and considerations for leveling the shed floor.
List of materials that can be used for leveling the shed.
Materials and steps for installing the shed on a concrete foundation.
Instructions for assembling the shed's floor frame.
Use a level to ensure the frame is level before installing panels.
Measure diagonally to ensure the floor frame is square.
Secure the floor frame to the 4x4 foundation runners.
Square the frame and install the first floor panel.
Position and secure the opposite floor panel.
Re-check floor frame squareness after initial panel installation.
Use gauge block to mark and secure remaining panels.
Install remaining floor panels, securing them with nails.
List of parts needed to assemble the left wall frame.
Orient and secure parts for the left wall frame assembly.
Square the wall frame and install the first side wall panel.
Position and secure the opposite side wall panel.
Install the center panel of the left side wall.
Install the end panel and flip the completed left wall.
List of parts needed to assemble the right wall frame.
Orient and secure parts for the right wall frame assembly.
Install the first panel of the right side wall, ensuring squareness.
Position and secure the opposite side wall panel.
Nail the panel using specified nail spacing and size.
Install the center panel of the right side wall.
Install the end panel and flip the completed right wall.
List of parts needed to assemble the back wall frame.
Orient and secure parts for the back wall frame assembly.
Place and secure the first back wall panel to the frame.
Place and secure the second back wall panel.
Center and secure the top plate (PT) to the back wall.
List of parts needed to assemble the front wall frame.
Orient and secure parts for the front wall frame assembly.
Place and secure the front wall panels to the frame.
Install the OO brace to maintain the opening width.
Center and secure the FW trim piece to the front wall.
Position the right sidewall assembly on the floor.
Use WW as a temporary brace for the sidewall.
Secure the lower edge of the sidewall to the floor frame.
Position the left sidewall assembly on the floor.
Use WW as a temporary brace for the sidewall.
Secure the lower edge of the sidewall to the floor frame.
Set the back wall onto the side wall top plates.
Secure the back wall using screws into the top and bottom plates.
Nail the back wall panel to the side wall studs.
Nail the lower edge of the back wall panels to the floor.
Secure bottom plates to floor and top plates to side walls.
Place the front wall between side walls and secure it.
Secure the lower edge to the floor and bottom plates to the sides.
Secure the top plate to the side walls using screws.
List of parts needed to assemble the rafters.
Position and square the DY jig for rafter assembly.
Place rafter halves (YJ) and secure them.
Secure the gusset to the rafters using nails.
Flip and attach the second gusset to the rafter assembly.
Repeat steps to build additional rafter assemblies.
Install the first rafter with a single gusset.
Install the remaining rafters over the studs.
List of parts for the front wall gable.
Place the left front gable panel.
Place the right front gable panel.
List of parts for the back wall gable.
Place the left back gable panel.
Place the right back gable panel.
Caulk and place the front gable assembly onto the front wall.
Secure the front gable panels to the top plate.
Support and secure the gable panels to the rafter.
Center and secure the Z-Strip on the back wall panels.
Center and secure the back wall gable assembly to the z-strip.
Position and secure the first WW trim piece.
Position and secure the second WW trim piece.
Instructions for building four front wall overhang frames.
Orient parts and secure WE to DY with a screw.
Install spacer and secure overhang framing to rafter.
Position and secure the overhang framing.
Position and secure the overhang boards to the front wall.
Install the 7-7/8" overhang boards.
Install the 5-13/16" overhang boards.
Position and secure overhang framing to overhang boards.
Secure overhang framing pieces together.
Position and secure the WML and WMR trim pieces.
Place a square and mark rafters for soffit nailer placement.
Align WS flush to markings and secure it.
Install ZM flush to WS and secure it.
Position WD flush against side wall and bottom of WS, then secure.
Install the 72" soffit panel.
Install the 69-3/8" soffit panel.
Position and secure the left and right corner soffit caps.
Attach the first roof panel, ensuring it is square.
Move to the opposite end and install the next roof panel.
Space and secure panels between rafters.
Install the 22 x 46-1/2" roof panel.
Install the 22 x 96" roof panel.
Install the 8-7/8 x 70" roof panel.
Repeat the process for the opposite side of the roof.
Position and level the TKA collar ties on the rafters.
Position and secure the left and right corner soffit caps.
Position and secure the center gable decorative trim.
Install fascia boards flush to rafters and roof panels.
Orient door parts and attach temporary supports OO and GAA.
Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board for doors.
Center doors and screw hinge boards into supports and floor.
Remove temporary supports and check door operation.
Reinforce the door with upper horizontal rails GI.
Center and secure WR trim over doors.
Install the metal threshold at the bottom of the door.
Apply exterior-grade caulk behind the window frame.
Position and level the window in the opening.
Center and secure the WA panel with nails.
Position and secure the EY piece to the inner window frame.
Position and secure the inner WA panel.
Snip protruding nails and install screws for the window.
Center and secure the OO weatherstrips vertically on the doors.
Install the upper spring bolt onto OO.
Install the lower spring bolt onto OO.
Mark and drill holes for the handle on the right door.
Insert and secure the inside and outside handles.
Install decorative hinges on the horizontal trim.
Attach corner trim using finish nails.
Install the hook into the endcap and framing.
Repeat installation for the second hook and eye.
Locate, mark, and caulk vents before securing them.
Use acrylic latex caulk and exterior paint for best results.
Install roof felt flush to roof edges, overlapping 3".
Install drip edge over roof felt on gable and under on eave.
Familiarize with 3-tab shingle parts and nail pattern.
Install the first starter row of shingles upside down.
Install the first row of shingles at the roof edge.
Install the second row of shingles, staggering each row.
Continue installing rows of shingles, staggering at the front.
Continue installing shingles to the peak, ensuring proper overlap.
Repeat steps 1-5 to shingle the opposite side of the roof.
Trim the ends of the shingles along a chalk line.
Use a blade to cut shingles along the chalk line.
Cut shingles into (3) pieces for the ridge cap.
Install the first ridge cap flush to shingles at the front.
Install the second ridge cap 5" back from the first.
Continue installing the ridge cap to the back of the roof.
Ensure 4" between shingle color and edge.
Cut a piece to cap the roof when 4" minimum shingle color is present.
Install the final pieces flush to the existing shingles.
Details on what parts and components are covered by the warranty.
Conditions that must be met for the warranty to be effective.
Requirements for maintaining the unit to validate the warranty.
Steps to follow for making a warranty claim.
