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General| Brand | OLT |
|---|---|
| Model | 8x8 Cedar |
| Category | Greenhouse Kit |
| Language | English |
Thank you message and advice to identify parts before assembly.
Important safety points, considerations for wind, snow, and regular maintenance.
Customer agreement on liability and policy for obtaining replacement parts.
Visual identification and quantities of all wooden components for the 8x8 Cedar Greenhouse assembly.
List and illustration of hardware components included in the greenhouse kit, such as screws, hinges, and bolts.
Lists tools and safety gear needed for assembly, which are not provided in the kit.
Guidance on selecting a site considering sunlight, drainage, access, and proximity to utilities.
Discussion of various foundation and flooring materials like dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, brick, and stone.
Instructions for cleaning polycarbonate sheets and maintaining the cedar wood structure.
List of materials required for the recommended sand and gravel foundation system.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing the site and building the foundation base.
Detailed steps for positioning and securing the 4x4 cedar foundation framing on the prepared site.
Instructions for placing landscape clothe and compacting gravel to complete the foundation base.
Guidance on positioning and attaching the vertical corner posts (Part C) to the foundation.
Steps for installing the front solid wall panels (Part D) and side wall panels (Part E or F).
Steps to attach the remaining side vertical posts (Part R) to the structure.
Lay out and position side wall panels (Part E or F) for attachment.
Detailed method for attaching side wall posts (Part R) to the wall framing using supports and screws.
Instructions for lifting and connecting completed wall sections to the corner posts and other framing.
Repeating the side wall attachment process for the opposite side of the greenhouse.
Steps for installing vertical posts for doorway framing and the rear center wall panel (Part G).
Attaching the vertical posts from the front doorway framing set (Part I).
Steps for positioning and attaching the side top supports (Part S) with bevel edges to the wall posts.
Repeating the attachment of side wall top caps to complete the upper wall structure.
Positioning and securing the front wall top caps (Part J) to the corner and doorway posts.
Repeating the top cap installation for the left side of the front wall.
Positioning and attaching the side wall top caps (Part T) along the upper edge of the side walls.
Attaching the rear wall top caps (Part H) to complete the upper rear structure.
Instructions for installing the first set of polygal windows (Part K) into corner post dado cuts.
Ensuring windows are correctly seated in the top cap dado cuts and doorway posts.
Fitting the rear center polygal window (Part L) and side polygal windows (Part W).
Fitting the remaining corner polygal windows, including side and front angle cut types.
Securing the horizontal top cap (Part I) to the doorway framing to complete the structure.
Attaching king studs (Part O) and gable support frames (Part Q) to the top framing.
Steps for lifting and positioning the first set of roof rafters (Part N) onto the structure.
Attaching roof rafters to corner posts and angle cut windows using lag screws.
Fitting the triangular polygal windows (Part M) into the top cap and rafter dado cuts.
Ensuring rafters are flush with posts and windows remain seated in dado cuts.
Securing the gable support frames to the rafters using screws.
Installing exterior rafter/doorway supports (Part OO) underneath the outside rafters.
Fastening the two roof ridge board pieces (Part P) together using their dado cuts.
Properly orientating the ridge board (Part P) with the off-center dado cut facing upwards.
Fitting the ridge board into the king stud notch and aligning dado cuts for secure attachment.
Using template spacers to align and attach additional roof rafters (Part U) to the structure.
Attaching new roof rafters to the ridge board and side top plate supports.
Completing the installation of all roof rafters as illustrated.
Using vent framing supports (Part V) to verify rafter alignment and adjust as needed.
Placing the vent hinged window (Part Z) onto the ridge board for installation.
Securing the hinged window to the ridge board with screws, ensuring free movement.
Sliding roof polygal windows (Part X) into the dado cuts of rafters and ridge board.
Attaching windows with finishing nails and caulking seams for weather protection.
Positioning and attaching the top ridge caps (Part KK) to the ridge board for weather protection.
Completing the installation of all remaining roof polygal windows as per previous steps.
Positioning and attaching the inside vent framing supports (Part V) parallel to the hinged window.
Detailed steps for attaching the heat activated hinge assembly to the window and framing support.
Fitting small roof windows (Part Y) into the rafter gaps and attaching them.
Positioning and securing the vertical and horizontal door filler trim (Parts CC, CCC) to the doorway.
Securing door trim (DD, EE) over the filler trim and onto the wall structure.
Mounting hinges to the bottom dutch door (Part AA) and attaching it to the door trim.
Mounting hinges to the top dutch door (Part BB) and attaching it to the door trim, ensuring correct gap.
Attaching the exterior handle and barrel bolts, and the interior silver barrel bolt for door security.
Positioning and securing the narrow and wide outside post trims (Parts FF and GG) to the corner posts.
Securing the vertical wall trim (Part HH) underneath the top wall caps along the walls.
Positioning and attaching the corner post trim (Part II) around each outside corner post.
Fitting and attaching the side soffits (Part LL) underneath roof windows and between posts.
Positioning and attaching detail caps (Part JJ) to cover post and rafter connections.
Mounting potting shelves (Part MM) and their supports (Part NN) to the greenhouse walls.
Finalizing the installation of all interior shelving and supports.
Notes on cedar wood care, product feedback, and contact information for the manufacturer.
