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Billyoh Darcy - User Manual

Billyoh Darcy
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Riley
Covers All 8ft & 10ft Gable Sizes
Double Door Full Glazed
Darcy
Covers All 8ft & 10ft Gable Sizes
Double Door Full Glazed
Assembly Guide - Reverse Apex Summerhouse
Please read your Instructions thoroughly and please retain for future reference
Build within 1 month of receiving product
Before
You
Start
V4.1-260919
Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only.
2) Read the instructions
thoroughly and then
re-read if necessary.
1) Reacquaint yourself
with the parts on the Tech
Document.
TECH
DETAILS
3) Group all boards by Walls/Floor/Roof
together rst to make assembly easier.
Ensure all parts are there before assembly.
4) We recommend to paint boards
after assembly to get the best
quality nish.
Treatment
Covers Sizes:
10FT GABLE:
CODE:
INS-0052
Single and Double
Doors Covered
12x10, 14x10
8FT GABLE:
10x8, 12x8
Covers Products:
19/28mm
Darcy and Riley
Riley
Covers All 8ft & 10ft Gable Sizes
Single Door Full Glazed
Darcy
Covers All 8ft & 10ft Gable Sizes
Single Door Full Glazed
Darcy/Riley
Single Door
Darcy/Riley
Double Door
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Summary

Important Safety Notices

General Safety Tips

Essential safety guidelines for constructing and using garden buildings, emphasizing adult supervision and proper tool usage.

After Market Modification Risks

Information on modifying the product, its risks, and impact on warranty and consumer rights.

General Recommendations

Building Location and Construction

Guidance on selecting a suitable location, preparing a level foundation, and the importance of timely construction.

Treatment and Maintenance

Recommendations for treating the building to prevent deterioration and annual re-application for longevity.

Wood Characteristics and Care

Explanation of natural wood behavior like expansion, contraction, and cracking, and how to prevent warping.

Tools Required and Pilot Drilling

Lists necessary tools for assembly and emphasizes the importance of pilot drilling all screw holes.

Product Maintenance Guidelines

Key Maintenance Actions Checklist

Checklist covering base, windows, treatment, contact with surroundings, felt, lubrication, and timber movement.

Storage and Assembly Recommendations

Proper Storage Practices

Guidelines on storing timber packs raised off the ground and covered to prevent moisture damage and warping.

Assembly Tip: Board Grouping

Advice to group wall timbers by type to facilitate easier assembly and efficient workflow.

Building Base Options

Concrete Base Requirements

Specifications for a concrete base, including hardcore and concrete layer depths for stability.

Flag Stone Base Requirements

Details for a flag stone base, including sharp sand layer depth for proper installation.

Log Cabin Timber Movement and Settlement

Understanding and Managing Timber Movement

Explains board shrinkage/expansion and outlines a process to allow building to resettle and close gaps.

Tips and Tricks for Maintenance and Repairs

Addressing Common Wood Blemishes

Guidance on handling tree sap, bark marks, knots, warped purlins, and chips in wood for aesthetic repairs.

Tips for Easy Maintenance and Repairs

Handling Wood Imperfections

Tips on managing chips, cuts, marks, and rough edges in wood for a better finish and simpler assembly.

Assembly Preparations

Tools and Materials Checklist

Lists essential tools and materials for assembly, plus guidance on locating components and pilot drilling.

Floor and Roof Construction Details

Information on floor sections, roof boards per size, and assembling floor stages.

Floor and Wall Assembly Steps

Floor Construction and Fixing

Steps for assembling and fixing floor sections, including the floor surround and corner frames.

Wall Board Installation

Guidance on fixing wall boards, starter boards, and building up the sides of the cabin structure.

Cabin Wall Construction

Window Frame Installation

Steps for sliding and fitting the window frame onto the wall boards.

Gable Top and Board Fitting

Instructions for fitting the last boards on the rear wall, above the door, and the bottom gable board.

Roof Construction

Eaves Framing Installation

Guidance on lining up external eaves framing on top of side wall boards.

Roof Sheet Fixing

Steps for positioning and fixing the roof sheets square with the framing.

Roof Sheet Placement

Securing Roof Sheets

Instructions on positioning roof sheets, pushing them to the center, and securing with nails.

Roof Assembly Continuation

Roof Sheet and Board Fixing

Steps for pushing roof sheets to the center and fixing roof boards with screws.

Door Framing Alignment

Guidance on aligning the left door framing tightly to the wall boards.

Window and Door Framing

Top Door Framing Alignment

Instructions for aligning the top door framing tightly to the wall boards.

Door Side Framing Alignment

Steps to align door side framing, ensuring correct top and bottom distances.

Window Glazing and Fixing

Process for placing glazing in the frame and fitting beading, followed by fixing windows.

Opening Window and Door Installation

Window Rebate Fixing

Steps to fix the window rebate to the inside of the window frame.

Opening Window Fitting

Guidance on fitting the opening window close to the top edge of the window frame.

Casement Stay and Door Fixing

Instructions for fitting the casement stay joint and fixing doors.

Door Glazing and Front Wall Framing

Door Glazing and Beading

Process for placing door glazing in the frame and fitting beading around the edges.

Door Cloaking Strip and Front Framing

Steps for fixing the door cloaking strip and installing front wall framing.

Rear Wall Framing and Cloaking Strips

Rear Wall Framing Installation

Guidance on fixing rear wall framing.

Applying Cloaking Strips

Instructions for using cloaking strips to cover gaps on the rear of the building.

Roof Felt Application

Felt Fixing Stages for 8 ft and 10 ft Gables

Steps for applying roof felt, including number of pieces and overhang.

Final Assembly Touches

Roof Corner and Eave Finishing

Instructions for folding roof felt over corners and eaves for a neat finish.

Fascia and Finial Installation

Steps for fixing fascia boards and finials to the roof structure.

Door Latch Fixing

Guidance on installing the door latch mechanism.

Protect Your Building

Building Maintenance Summary

Reference to page 3 for required building maintenance for seasonal timber movement.

Billyoh Darcy Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBillyoh
ModelDarcy
CategoryGarden Houses
LanguageEnglish

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