12x12 shed plan step by step

12x12 SunShed
Garden Shed
Thank you for purchasing
a 12x12 SunShed Garden
Shed from Outdoor Living
Today.
Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
Safety Points and Other
Considerations
Our products are built for use
based on proper installation and
normal residential use, on level
ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when
building your shed and retain the
manual for future maintenance
purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the snow
off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today free of any liability for improper installation,
maintenance and repair of any of our products.
Revision #2
July 2007
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Thank you for purchasing our 12x12 Sunshed Garden Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
A. Floor Section
3 - 45 1/2”d x 75”w Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joist Unattached)
3 - 45 1/2”d x 66 1/2”w Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joists Attached)
6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72"l Floor Joists
6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 63 1/2"l Floor Joists
3 - 45 1/2”d x 75”w Floor Plywood
3 - 45 1/2”d x 66 1/2”w Floor Plywood
10- 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 76 1/2 & 60”l Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
Main Wall Panels
4 - 45 1/2”w x 75”h Solid Wall Panels
4 - 45 1/2”w x 75”h Window Wall Panels
3 - 45 1/2”w x 75”h Short Side Double Window Walls
1 - 12”w x 73”h Narrow Wall Panel
2 - 45 1/2”w x 9”h Wall Extendors
2 - 45 1/2”w x 9”h Angled Left Wall Extendors
2 - 45 1/2”w x 9”h Angled Right Wall Extendors
Window Inserts
6 Fixed Windows (sides)
4 Functional Windows
Door, Door Jamb, Header & Door Stops
1 - 1 1/2”t x 3”w x 73”l Vertical Door Jambs
1 - 2”t x 3”w x 45”l Door Header (Dado)
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72” Interior Vertical Door Stops
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 36” Interior Horizontal Door Stop
1 - 31 1/2” x 72” Dutch Door - 2pcs (42” and 30” high)
Gable Walls
2 - Left Hand Gables- Triangular shaped
2 - Right Hand Gables- Triangular shaped
Top Wall Plates
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 66 1/4”l -Sides- 22 1/2 degree cut on edge
4 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/4” x 70 3/4”l - Front and Rear - Angled on end
C. Rafter Section
10 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 81 1/8”l - Angled and Drilled on both ends
10 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 81 1/8”l - Angled on both ends only
2 - 3/4” x 3” x 56 1/2” Ridge Boards -angled on edge
2 - 3/4” x 3” x 80” Ridge Boards - angled on edge
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” Soffits
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 10” Ridge Board Connectors
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” Support Beam
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 75” Support Beam
10 - 5/8”x 6” x 6” Plywood Support Beam Connector Plates
3 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” Gussets (angle cut on both ends)
D. Roof Section
1 - Left Side - Shingle Overhanging Battens (Long)
1 - Right Side - Shingle Overhanging Battens (Long)
1 - Center -Shingles flush with Battens (Long)
1 - Left Side - Shingle Overhanging Battens (Short)
1 - Right Side - Shingle Overhanging Battens (Short)
1 - Center -Shingles flush with Battens (Short)
12 - 3/4” x 3/4” x 44” Lexan Support Cleats
5 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 42 1/2” Lexan Caps
2 - 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 42 1/2” Outside Lexan Caps
2 - 20 5/8”w x 44”l Lexan Panels
E. Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
12 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2”l Bottom Skirting
Corner & Wall Trim
4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75”l Filler Trim
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82”l Vertical Corner Trim
5 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 87”l Vertical Trim
8 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79”l Vertical Trim
2 -1/2”x 3 1/2 x 54 1/2 Horizontal Gable Trim (Left)
2 -1/2”x 3 1/2 x 54 1/2 Horizontal Gable Trim (Right)
1 - 1/2” x 3/4” x 32” Horizontal Door Trim (above Door)
1 - 1/2” x 3/4” x8” Horizontal Narrow Wall Trim (above Wall)
Facia Trim
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 81 7/8”l Angle Cut Front/Rear Facia Trim (L)
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 81 7/8”l Angle Cut Front/Rear Facia Trim (R)
4 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” Side Facia
4 - Facia Detail Plates (sides)
2 - Pentagon Detail Plates (front and back)
4 - Triangular Corner Gable Trim Pieces (2 L / 2R)
Filler Shingles (6” wide)
18 - 24” l
2 - 10 1/2”
4 - 8 1/2” l
Ridge Caps
2 -75 ” Ridge Cap halves - Shaped like “v”
Flower Boxes
4 - Flower Boxes
Potting Shelves
3 - 45” Long Potting Shelves
1 - 41” Short Potting Shelf
8 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 38”l Potting Shelf Legs
F. Hardware Package
3” Screws - For Batten / Rafter attachments
2.5” Screws -
2” Screws -
1 1/2” Screws -
1 1/4” Screws
Finishing Nails -
1 - Tube of Silicon for Lexan Roof Panels
- Simpson Strong Ties -
1 - Pull Handle, 1 Black Exterior Barrel Bolt, 1 Interior Silver
Barrel Bolt.
4 - Black Tee Hinges for Dutch Door with 3/4”screws
12 - 1 1/2” long Black Screws for Hinge / Doorway Seam Trim
Tools Required:
Work Gloves & Safety Glasses, Screw Gun with square drive
bit,Level, 2 Large Ladders, Hammer, Wood Clamps.
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A. Floor Section
Floor Joist
Frames
75” wide (3)
Floor Runners (10)
5 Short / 5 Long
Plywood Floor
75” wide (3)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 136 1/2” deep x 141 1/2” wide.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Front
Plywood Floor 66 1/2”
wide (3)
Floor Joist
Frames
66 1/2” wide (3)
1. Lay out 75” long Floor Joist Frames and 2 Floor Joists (72” long) as illustrated above.
Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame. Position Joist so flush with framing.
Flush
with
framing
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4. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as illustrated at below.
There are 6 Floor Frame Sections. The Footprint for the
floor when attached together will be 141 1/2” Wide x
136.5” Deep.
5. Attach Floor Joist frames together with 6 - 2.5”
screws per section.
Front
66 1/2” wide
Floor Frames
75” wide
Floor Frames
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist
with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end).
Complete 3 -75” long Floor Frames.
3. Lay out 66 1/2” long
Floor Joist Frames and 2
Floor Joists (63 1/2” long) as
illustrated to left. Position
Joists equally in Floor Joist
Frame. Position Joist so flush
with framing. Attach as per
Step 2.
Complete 3 - 66 1/2” Floor
Frames.
66 1/2” long Floor
Frame
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Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor
runners will sit on your foundation. It is
important to note that having a level
foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will
vary between regions. Typical foundations can
be concrete pads or patio stones positioned
underneath the floor runners.
11. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the
floor over and place on your foundation. Caution-
you will need 2 people to assist you. Be careful
when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor.
When in place, level floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
Foundations
8. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor
frame. There are 2 floor runners per 136 1/2” side
and 5 completed runners in total. Use 3 - 2.5”
screws per Runner.
141 1/2”
6. Complete all Floor Frame attachments. Screw each
section together with 6 - 2.5” screws.
7. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 136 1/2” deep x 141 1/2” wide.
136 1/2”
9. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
10. Complete all Floor Runners.
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12. Position Plywood Floor pieces (6) on top
of completed floor joists. Plywood will sit flush
with outside of floor joist frame.
Front
13. With Plywood positioned correctly on floor
framing, attach with 1 1/4” screws. Use screws
every 16”.
Hint: Use a chalk line
to mark location of
floor joists to
determine screw
placement.
Important- Check to confirm that your floor
is level prior to proceeding to the next step
of wall assembly.
Front of Shed
136.5” deep
141.5” wide
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B. Wall Section
14. Starting at Rear Corner,
position a Solid Wall Panel on
top of plywood floor. Make sure
panel is facing up.
Important:
Make sure all walls are aligned in their
upright position. If not ,water may leak into
your shed. Unsure if panel is facing up or
down? check siding on window wall panel
to match alignment.
15. The side wall panels will sit flush at the end
of the plywood floor with the front and rear panels
sandwiching between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx.
1/2”
Outside 2x3 Plate of wall panel is
flush with outside of plywood
when properly aligned.
Side Wall Panel
Rear of Shed
Rear of Shed
16. Locate Window Inserts. Place Window Insert into wall opening tight to wall siding.
On the inside, shim Window Insert evenly in cavity. Kits include one additional shingle for shimming
of the window. When properly positioned, secure Window Insert to wall framing cavity with 4 - 2”
screws.
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18. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position
a Solid Rear Wall Panel so
bottom 2x3 wall framing is
sitting flush with outside floor
joists and plywood floor. Wall
siding should overhang floor
by approximately 1/2”
When positioned correctly,
add a second rear wall panel
and attach both rear wall
panel studs together as per
Step 17.
RearSolidWall
2x3 wall framing flush
with outside of plywood.
19. Position the final Rear Panel on
the floor. (Window Wall Panel).
Positioned vertical wall studs correctly
together and attach as per
Step 17.
Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor at this stage.
17. Position rear Window Wall
Panel into place on plywood
floor. Butt both vertical wall
studs of side and rear walls
together and attach with 3 - 2.5”
screws. Screw at the bottom,
middle and top of stud to secure
properly.
Rear Window
Wall
Side
Solid
W
all
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20. Attach a Side Window Wall Panel (2 windows in panel) in corner. Attach as per Step 17.
Start positioning and securing remaining Side Window Wall Panels on your floor. Attach wall studs
together as per Step 17.
Be sure that rear
wall panels fit
between the side
wall panels
(sandwiched)
Side Window
Wall Panel
21. Complete all Side Wall attachments. At the front of the shed, side walls will sit flush
with front of floor framing and plywood.
Front of Shed
Wall panel
will sit flush
with plywood
at front of
shed.
22. In the Front Corner, attach a Window Wall Panel. Line wall studs up as per Step 17
and secure together.
Front Window
Wall
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24. Line up side wall stud and Narrow Wall stud so framing is flush with each other on the outside.
Attach Studs together with 3 - 2.5” screws as per Step 17. Note, Narrow Wall are 73” high (2” shorter
than wide walls).
Flush with
inside of wall
stud.
25. Locate Vertical Door Jamb and position flush against right wall panel stud. The Jamb is 3” wide
and will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jamb using 4 - 2.5” screws.
Vertical
Door
Jamb
23. Secure 2nd Front Corner Window Wall Panel leaving a space in the middle for doorway. When
Front Window Walls are attached in corners, lift and place Narrow Wall Panel up next to wall stud.
Narrow
Wall
Panel.
(can go
on left or
right
side.
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26. Position and attach the Door Header to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing.
Header should sit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Panel Siding. Attach with
4 - 2.5” screws.
27. When all walls are attached togeth-
er, check alignment with the floor.
Bottom wall framing should sit flush with
outside of floor joists and plywood floor.
When positioned correctly, fasten bottom
wall plates to floor using 4 - 2.5” screws
per wall panel.
Bottom Wall
Framing
Important- If walls are not lining up
and appear higher or lower to
each other, please check the level
of your floor. You may need to
make slight adjustments before
proceeding.
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29. Next, attach the 2 Side Top Plates. The side top plates are angle cut down the length. Once
again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate. Side plate should also be
flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece.
Side
Top
Plate
28. Position Front Top Plates on top of wall studs so it is flush on the inside with 2x3 wall stud.
There are 2 pieces of Front Top Plates. Together, the plates should be centered evenly on the wall left
to right. Attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 -2” screws per Plate.
Angle cut on 1 end.
Top Plates
Top Plates should be flush
with inside of wall framing.
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30. Position remaining Rear and Side Top Plates on rear wall top framing to complete. Use 4 - 2”
screws per piece.
Rear Top Plates
Side Top Plates
31. Locate and place an Angled Extension Wall on top of Rear Wall Top Plate. Position so Top Plate
and Extension Wall angles line up and flush with each other. When in place, secure with Use 4 - 2 1/2”
screws per piece.
Straight Edge to
line up angles
32.. Locate and place the Middle Wall Extension on Top Plate and flush with Angled Extension Wall
framing. When correctly in place, secure with Use 4 - 2 1/2” screws. Complete remaining Angled
Extension Wall attachment following Step 31.
Lap Siding of panels will fit together.
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35.. Locate matching Gable 1/2 Wall and place on wall Extensions. Screw Gables together with 4 - 1 1/4”
screws. Using a Straight Edge once again, line up angles of wall Extension and Gables together to achieve
best fit on both sides. When positioned correctly, attach Gables to Extensions with 8 - 2” screws.
Straight Edge
34.. Locate Gable 1/2 Walls for both front and rear of shed. Lift and Place on wall on top of Rear
Extension Walls. Line bottom framing of Gable to top framing of Extensions flush together. Once
again, use straight edge to line up angled framing together. When positioned correctly, tack down to
Extension with 1 - 2” screws.
33.. After completion of Rear Wall Extensions, complete the front wall Extensions following Steps 31-32.
Straight
Edge
Gable 1/2
Wall
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36. To complete Gables, attach the front 1/2 Gables together and position and attach to front Wall
Extensions following Steps 34-35.
C. Rafter Section
37. Locate both Ridge Boards (3/4” x 3” x 80”l
and 3/4” x 3 x 56 1/2” long. Attach together with
1x3 x 10” long Cleat using 4- 1 1/4” screws.
Note, Ridge Boards are angle cut 22.5 degrees
down one edge.
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38. For Full Shingled Roof
side, Use pre-drilled Rafters
(10)
Locate and place 10 - 2x3 -
81 1/8” Roof Rafters on the
ground.
Note, the 3 interior Rafters
will be doubled up for added
strength. Position 1x3 Ridge
Board near the end of rafters.
Also place 2 pieces of 1/2”x4
1/2” x 68 1/4” long Soffits
Boards on the opposite end of
rafters. Note, after rafters are
attached, flip section over 180
degrees to place on shed
gables and walls.
Ridge Board
(shown not
attached together)
Soffit (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4”)
39. Attach each end of a 68 1/4” long Soffit Board to end of
outside rafter. Soffits should be flush with end and outside of
rafter. Secure with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end.
Important- Pilot Hole Soffit to prevent splitting.
Ridge Board
136.5”
20 7/8”
40. Attach both outside Rafters to Ridge Board so rafters measure
136.5” outside to outside. Use 2 - 2” screws to secure. Complete
all other rafter attachments to Ridge Board using measurements
above. Use 2 - 2” screws for rafter/ridge attachments.
Soffit
Flush on end
and outside
Rafter
23 1/8” 23 1/8”
68 1/4”
20 1/8” 19 3/4” 19 3/4” 20 1/8” 20 7/8”
22 3/8” 22 3/4” 22 3/4” 22 3/8”
68 1/4”
Important - Ridge Board must
have angle cut facing down!
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7 3/4”
42. Complete 2nd Roof Rafter Section as per
Steps 38-40.
Important - Assemble Ridge Boards so they
Offset each other (see Step 45) when both are
positioned on shed.
Lift up one completed Rafter Section and place
on Gables and side walls of shed.
43. Outside Rafters of Roof Section will sit
flush on framing of Gable and Wall Extension.
44. Soffit will sit against side wall. Tack Rafter
Section down with 2 or 3 screws. Place 2nd
completed Rafter Section on Walls as per Step
42 - 43.
Soffit flush
against side wall
41. On the both 2nd to outside Rafters, attach
Simpson Strong Tie 7 3/4” from rafter end. Use
2 - 1 1/4” screws to secure. Do not attach Ties to
both outside Rafters.
Simpson
Strong Tie
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45. Line up both Ridge Boards of Rafter sections together and attach with 12 - 1 1/4” screws.
Made sure Ridge Boards a level and are not sagging prior to attaching.
46. With Ridge Board attached together,
secure outside rafters to Gable Framing and
Wall Extension with with 10- 2” screws per side.
To confirm wall alignment, measure 136.5” from
sidewall to sidewall inside Top Plate. Proceed
with Step 47. (Simpson Strong Ties)
47. Attach Simpson Strong Tie to Top Wall
Plate and wall framing. Use 2 - 1 1 /4” screws to
secure.
Strong Tie
48. To increase the strength of rafters, assemble Rafter Support Beam. There are 2 pieces per
side. (56 1/2” and 75” long 1x4’s) Position a long and short piece on one side to the total length is
131 1/2”. Attach another long and short 1x4 staggering the joint and screwing together with
4 - 1 1/4” screws. Attach 5/8”t x 6” Support Connectors to beam using 2 - 2” screws per piece.
3/4” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” & 75” long - 4 pcs.
11”
22”
Ridge Board
Connector
Ridge Board
Connector
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49. Lift up completed Support Beam and place underneath Ridge Boards inside shed. Attach with
2 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Important- Make sure Ridge Boards are straight prior to attaching.
50. Complete all Support Beam attachments.
51. Position Gusset between rafters of first dou-
bled up rafters and attach on end so slightly
recesses below rafter. Prior to securing both ends,
make sure walls are aligned correctly. Have two
helpers push the side walls from the outside of
shed at the top of wall until inside to inside meas-
urement between side plates is 136 1/2”. Attach
gussets with 4 - 1 1/2” screws. per Gusset.
52. Complete all
Gusset attachments as
per Step 51.
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53. Identify all Roof Panels. There are 3 longer length panels (83 3/4”) for the NO Glass Side and 3
shorter panels for the Glass Side (40 1/2”). The outside panels will have shingles overhanging the battens.
The middle panels will both be 45 1/2” wide with battens flush with shingles. Starting on the No Glass Side,
lift up outside panel to sit on rafter with correct orientation. Place panel so roof battens sit on 1 rafter.
Note, installing Triangular Gable Trim now may make for an easier installation of this part. There are both a
left and right side, install with 2 finishing nails per piece.
D. Roof Section
Tack Roof
down
54. Top of roof panel should be centered to the top of Ridge Board but not past it. When positioned
correctly, tack roof down to rafter with 1 - 2.5” screw on bottom row of shingles. Lift middle Roof Panel up
(45 1/2” wide) and place on top of rafters. Note, roof shingles not exactly as shown in illustration.
Roof Batten flush
with rafter end.
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Gable Trim

56. Lift and Place the Glass Side outside Roof panel on Rafters. Position and secure as per
Step 53 & 54. Place and secure the middle roof panel on rafters. Once again, middle roof panel
is 45 1/2” wide and has battens flush with shingles on both sides.
57. Complete outside roof panel
positioning and securing as per
Step 53 & 54.
55. Position middle roof panels so it sits flush on one 2x3 Rafters and positioned as per Step 53.
Tack roof panel to rafter with 1 - 2.5” screw on bottom row of shingles. Complete positioning and
securing remaining outside roof panel as per Step 53 and 54.
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61. To further secure roof panels, from the inside, locate pre-drilled holes in Mid Rafters (3 per Rafter)
of No-Glass Side. Using 3 - 3” screws, secure rafters to roof battens. Note, from outside, push roof panel
down so batten sit flush against rafter when securing. Complete Glass Side Roof and Rafter attachments
as illustrated above. (Rafters may not be pre-drilled). Also position 2 Simpson Strong ties on battens and
outside rafters and secure 4 - 1 1/4” screws. 8 ties in total.
3” screws
4- 90 degree Simpson
Ties / Gable.
58. Next, time to install filler shingles to hide
roof seams of shed and secure roof. Starting
at bottom of No Glass roof side, push a 24”
long Filler Shingle underneath shingles directly
above it until end is flush with bottom shingles.
59. Screw first filler shingle down into
rafters using 1 - 2.5” screw fastener per
roof panel. Make sure to screw into rafter.
Screw above exposure line.
60. Slide in the next long filler shingle and
attach as per Step 59. At the top, use smaller
shingles to fit. Attach final shingle to roof with 2
finishing nails per shingle. Complete Glass Side
Roof Panels as per Steps 58-59.
Attach above the
exposure line.
Exposure Line
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62. Position 3/4” x 3/4” x 44” long Glass Supports
on each Long Rafter flush to end and recessed 1/4”
down from top of rafter.
63. When Glass Support is properly
positioned, nail to rafter using 6 - finishing
nails. Note, Start nails in Glass Supports on
ground first.
64. Position and attach all other Glass Supports to the rafters. There will be 12 in total. Be sure to
align supports with a 1/4” recess below top of rafter.
65. There are 3 Lexan Glass widths. The
Outside pieces are 20 5/8” wide. Next to
Outside pieces (Middle) are 19 7/8” wide while
the Center pieces are 19 1/2” wide. Starting
with an outside piece, slide the glass up the
rafters.
66. Slide Glass so it sits 3/4” from end of Glass
Support and overhangs the rafters ends. Nail Glass to
Supports with 2 - finishing nails. Use caution when
nailing.
1 1/4” Nail
angled
toward rafter.
equal
gaps on
each
side.
1/4” gap from
top of rafter to
start of Glass
Support.
O
utside
Rafter
20 5/8”
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67. From the inside, carefully nail glass to
batten or shingle with 2 - finishing nails.
68. Complete remaining outside Lexan
glass section as per Steps 65 -67.
69. Insert a Middle Glass Section and position and attach as per Step 65 - 67. The Middle Glass
Sections are 19 7/8” wide. Complete both Middle Glass Sections.
19 7/8”
70. Insert both Center Glass Section and position and attach as per Step 65 - 67. The Center
Glass Sections are 19 1/2” wide.
19 1/2”
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71. In this section, you will need a
Caulking Gun to apply Silicon to seal
gaps between rafters and glass. Apply
Silicon down each side of rafter. Use lib-
eral amounts of Caulking to properly
seal the joint. Complete all Rafter /
Glass connections.
E. Miscellaneous Section
73. Position the 2 Narrow Trim
(2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 87”)
pieces flush with outside of door jamb
and flush with bottom of bottom skirting.
Attach with 6 - 1 1/2” finishing nails.
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72. Attach Bottom Skirting
around the base of the shed.
Skirting will hide floor
framing. The side skirting
pieces will meet together in
the center. Gaps on outside
will be covered by Wide Trim
pieces later. Start with front
and rear skirting pieces first
and attach with 3 - 1 1/2”
screws per piece. Use 4
screws on front center
skirting pieces for extra
support since it will be a high
traffic area.
3 pieces of Bottom Skirting for front
and rear. 2 pieces for sides.
side
skirting
Gap in corner

77. Attach Door Handle, Exterior Barrel Bolt and Interior Barrel Bolt to door. Handle is
positioned on top door, Barrel Bolt on bottom door and Interior Barrel Bolt to top door stud. Use
hardware provided in each kit.
76. Place the Top Dutch Door Panel into place
and gap top and bottom panel 1/4” apart. Use a
shim once again to help you. Attach hinges to
trim with hinge hardware provided.
1/4” gap
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bottom skirting
74. Attach Door Hinges to Top and Bottom Dutch
Door sections. At this stage, door can swing open on
the left or right. Decide on your preference and attach
hinges to door. (2 hinges per door centered on door
trim.) Use 3/4” long black screws on hinge / door
attachment.
75. Place Bottom Dutch Door panel into
position, gap 3/8” on bottom and evenly
spaced on sides and attach hinge to
Narrow Trim with 1 1/2” black screws.
Use shim to help keep the door evenly
spaced on bottom.
Bottom Door
3/8” gap at
bottom.
Evenly
spaced on
sides.
3/4” screws
NarrowTrim
1 1/2” Black Screws
Door Trim

Lexan Cap
79. Attach Cap to Rafter with 4 -Finishing
nails. Now complete Side Facia attach by
screwing into Cap. Complete front and back.
80. Attach Side Facia to roof rafter ends. There
are 2 facia pieces per side - 72” long. Secure with 8
- 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Side Facia will sit
between Front and Rear Facia. Do a dry run with
End Facia to confirm correct positioning.
81. Side Facia on Solid Wall side will sit up against the
underside of the roof panels slightly higher.
82. Complete positioning and attachments
of Lexan Caps. Interior Caps are 4 1/2” wide
and position and secure as per Step 78.
78. Attach Front and Rear Facia (angle cut on ends) to end of roof battens. Line facia up to form a
peak and attach to battens with 3 - 1 1/2” screws per piece. End of facia should overhang end of rafters
by 1/2”. Important - On the Glass Side, attach 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 42 1/2” long Lexan Cap to top of rafter.
Slide Cap under roof panel and positioned so flush with end of lexan glass on bottom. Position so Side
Facia is flush.
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84. Attach Corner Trim
Filler Strips (4 - 1/2” x 2
1/2” x 75”) to sides walls in
each corner. Hammer with
6 - 1 1/2” finishing nails.
Strips are positioned flush
with siding and bottom
skirting.
bottom
skirting
Bottom
Skirting85. Attach Narrow Trims
(4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” long).
and Wide Trims
(4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82”)
in each corner. Use 6 - 1 1/2”
finishing nails per piece. Align
Trim so flush with bottom of
bottom skirting.
WideTrims
NarrowTrim
Front of Shed
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83. Attach Facia/Trim Detail Plates and Pentagon Plates to cover seam where facia trim
pieces come together. Secure each with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails

87. Attach Horizontal Gable Trim ( 4- 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 54 1/2”) to both ends of shed. Position equally
over gable and wall seam. Use 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece to secure. (2 pieces per side).
Complete by covering trim seam with a Detail Plate using 4 - finishing nails to secure.
Narrow Trim
86. Attach Narrow Trim (4 - 1/2”
x 2 1/2” x 79”) where wall panels
come together and leave a seam
on side walls. Position trim equally
on each wall and use 6 - 1 1/2”
finishing nails per piece. Align Trim
so flush at bottom of bottom
skirting.
89. To complete trimming of your shed, attach
both the Horizontal Door Trim (32”) and
Horizontal Narrow Wall Trim (8” with 4 and 2 - 1
1/2” finishing nails. Also attach remaining Wall
Trim (87” long) to cover wall seam.
88. Attach 2 Rear Wall Trims (87 long) where
wall seams come together. Use 6 - 1 1/2” finish-
ing nails per piece to secure.
Front wall
Trim (1)
Door Trim
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Roof Ridge Caps
have roofing felt
overhanging
towards center.
Attach to roof with
3 - 2.5” screws per piece.
90. On top of the roof, position the two Roof Ridge Caps on roof peak. Roofing felt on ridge cap
overlaps at center. Attach to roof with 3 - 2.5” screws per ridge cap. Note: Ridge caps will overhang
the roof shingles equally on both ends.
92. Attach Window Boxes below bottom of
window trim with 2 - 2” screws per box.
Screw from inside of box into the center wall stud.
Attach second screw 2” below top screw.
91. Side Windows are designed to slide into the window
openings and fit flush from the outside. There are 6 windows
per standard Sunshed. Locate 1st window and position in
window opening. From inside, screw window framing into wall
framing using 4 - 2” screws per window. Complete remaining
windows.
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2.5” screws Into Wall Stud
94. Locate 3rd Long Potting Shelf and 3 Legs. Attach Legs in front corners and outside rear
corner with 2 - 2.5” screws/leg from underneath. Place in rear corner against Short Potting Shelf and
attach together from underneath where framings meet with 2 - 2.5” screws. Attach Long Shelf into
Wall Stud with 1 - 2.5” screw from underneath.
93. Locate 1 Long Potting Shelf and 2 Legs. Attach Legs in each front corner from the inside with 2 - 2.5”
screws. Attach Shelf framing to wall studs with 2 - 2.5” screws. Place 2nd Long Potting Shelf and 2 Legs
adjacent to Long Potting Shelf and attach together from underneath where end framings meet with 2 - 2.5”
screws. Attach Long Shelf into Wall Stud with 1 - 2.5” screw from underneath. Place Short Potting Bench in
corner and attach end framings together and also to wall studs with 4 - 2.5” screws. Attach 1 front center Leg.
Completed
Potting Shelf
Setup.
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Completed 12x12 SunShed
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