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Forest garden 4LIFE SHED Instructions Manual

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SHED INSTRUCTIONS
BASE KIT 1
Apex/Reverse apex sheds with a single door & ridge beam for roof structure
Please note these instructions are generic as the construction for both shiplap and overlap sheds are the same.
Any differences will be outlined in the steps.
Missing something or need more information?
Visit our website for spare instructions and
Call our aftersales team on
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0333 321 3142
www.forestgarden.co.uk
Forest Garden, Oak Drive, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
EU Authorised Representative: Authorised Representative Service, 77 Camden Street Lower Dublin, D02 XE80, Ireland

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  • Page 1 Visit our website for spare instructions and Call our aftersales team on more information 0333 321 3142 www.forestgarden.co.uk Forest Garden, Oak Drive, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB EU Authorised Representative: Authorised Representative Service, 77 Camden Street Lower Dublin, D02 XE80, Ireland...
  • Page 2 BEFORE YOU START.. Please read through this guide to prepare yourself before assembling your shed. We recommend that you check all the components and fixings. Your parts list can be found on your shed label. All our sheds are constructed in the same way, they simply come with different components depending on the type of shed you have.
  • Page 3 CARE & ATTENTION To help you get the most out of our products it is useful to know a little more about the properties of timber, what is normal and how your shed may behave as the seasons change. Wood is an extremely durable material for construction but as a natural product when used outdoors it is susceptible to changes in the environment.

  • Page 4: Treatment Information

    HEALTH & SAFETY We strongly recommend that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used throughout your build to ensure you are protected from any potential health and safety risks. Do not exempt yourself from wearing PPE. Cut-Resistant Protective Glasses Protective Boots Protective Mask Working At Gloves...
  • Page 5 IDENTIFY YOUR CHOSEN SHED From the floor plans below, identify your shed based on the width, depth and roof type provided. You will need this to identify the side panel positions before assembling your shed. Use the key as a guide. 4ft Panel (1180 x 1831mm) 1ft Panel (295 x 1831mm) (With &...
  • Page 6 FLOOR ASSEMBLY THERE ARE NO FIXINGS FOR THIS SECTION. Look through the different visuals and follow the step that suits your chosen shed. FLOOR BEARERS Before assembly, your Floor must be firm and level to ensure the shed lines up and is assembled properly. We recommend that there should be access to all sides of your shed for assembly and any maintenance.

  • Page 7: Window Assembly

    WINDOW ASSEMBLY (PLEASE SKIP THIS SECTION IF YOUR SHED HAS NO WINDOWS) FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: 4LIFEWINFP You may receive more than one of the same fixing pack to provide enough fixings for the sheds with more windows. 1.6 x 30mm Nails 3.5 x 30mm Screws 3.5 x 25mm Screws...
  • Page 8 STEP 2: WINDOW POSTIONING BOTTOM OF WINDOW OUTSIDE INSIDE WINDOW SITS ONTO INTERIOR SILL WINDOW(S) Position your Window(s) into the window opening as shown above. Ensure the bottom and top are resting on the Window Sills STEP 3: SECURE WINDOW(S) SCREWS SCREWS WINDOW(S)
  • Page 9 STEP 4: SECURING THE TOP BOARD NAILS NAILS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF PANEL FRAME TOP BOARD POSITION SECURE TOP BOARD Position the Top Board to the top of the Window Panel framework, ensuring it is flush as shown above. Secure the Top Board to the window panel framework behind with the nails provided.

  • Page 10: Side Panel Assembly

    SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDPANELSFP 5 x 60mm Screws 4 x 50mm Screws 4 x 40mm Screws QTY: 3 QTY: 52 QTY: 2 STEP 1: SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LAY OUT YOUR PANELS WORK FROM BACK TO FRONT Lay out the panels around your shed Floor(s) to your desired panel We recommend starting from the back corner, and configuration.
  • Page 11 STEP 2: SECURE SIDE PANELS TO FLOOR(S) SCREWS SCREWS SECURE 3FT - 4FT PANELS TO BEARER SECURE 1FT - 2FT PANELS TO BEARER SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS SECURE TO BEARERS OR FLOORBOARD SECURE PANELS TO BEARERS BENEATH BENEATH SECURE TO FLOOR BEARERS/FLOORBOARD BENEATH Secure the Side Panels to the Floor(s) by screwing into the floor bearers beneath (50mm screws).
  • Page 12 SCREWS SECURE DOOR PANEL TO BEARER BENEATH SECURE TO FLOOR BEARERS/FLOORBOARD BENEATH Secure the Door Panel to the Floor by screwing into the floor bearers beneath (50mm screws). Secure the Door Panel to the floorboards if there are no bearers beneath (40mm screws). STEP 4: SINGLE DOOR INFILL PANELS SCREWS SINGLE DOOR INFILL PANELS...
  • Page 13 APEX SECTION ASSEMBLY FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDGABLEFP 4 x 50mm Screws QTY: 8 STEP 1: APEX SECTION ASSEMBLY APEX SHEDS SCREWS SECURING APEX SECTION TO SINGLE DOOR PANEL REVERSE APEX SHEDS SCREWS SECURING APEX SECTION TO SIDE PANEL APEX SECTIONS Position and secure the Apex Sections to the Side Panels.
  • Page 14 COVER & DOOR STRIPS FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDSTRIPSFP 3.5 x 30mm Screws 4 x 50mm Screws QTY: 33 QTY: 4 STEP 1: DOOR BATTENS SCREWS SCREWS TOP DOOR BATTEN BOTTOM DOOR BATTEN DOOR BATTENS Secure the Door Battens to the Top and Bottom of the door frame. Ensure they are flush to the Panel framework and they are screwed in to the bearers beneath.
  • Page 15 STEP 3: COVER STRIPS CORNERS ADJOINING PANELS ADJOINING PANELS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS COVER STRIPS Secure the Cover Strips to the corners and adjoining panels. Ensure they are flush to the bottom edge of the panels. Make sure to secure the Cover Strips to the framework behind and not into the joins of the panels. Cover strips size (1823mm)

  • Page 16: Ridge Beam Assembly

    RIDGE BEAM ASSEMBLY FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: SHEDRIDGEFP 5 x 70mm Screws QTY: 2 STEP 1: RIDGE BEAM ASSEMBLY SCREWS SCREWS RIDGE BEAM Slot the Ridge Beam into the Apex Sections. Secure each end with 1 x 70mm screw into the apex framework beneath.
  • Page 17 OSB ROOF SHEET & FELT FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: OSBSHEDROOFFP 3.5 x 30mm Screws Felt Tacks QTY: 60 QTY: 145 STEP 1: OSB ROOF SHEETS & ROOF STRIPS SCREWS OSB ROOF SHEETS & ROOF STRIPS Position and secure the Roof Strip(s) along the edge of each OSB Roof Sheet as shown above. The Roof Strip(s) will be the same length as the OSB sheet edge.
  • Page 18 STEP 3: FELT 2 x FELT PIECES Measure out 2 equal lengths and cut with a sharp knife. Overlap them on top, around the edges and fold the corners; tack to keep secure. Work from bottom to top ensuring there is a 50mm overhang at the bottom . Hammer the tacks into the felt at 150mm intervals.
  • Page 19 STEP 2: FLOOR 4x6 SHED ONLY 5x7 SHEDS SCREWS 4x6 FLOOR 5x7 FLOOR Position the Floor next to the shed. This will now be able Turn the Floors upside down and connect them together to fit underneath the cut Cover Strip as shown above. (4x6 using the mending plates.
  • Page 20 STEP 4: POSTS 4x6 SHED ONLY 5x7 SHED ONLY POSITIONING THE POSTS Position the Posts against the Floor(s) and ensure the Posts are flush to the Side Panels. Use the measurements provided to position the central Post. SCREWS SCREWS 4x6 SHED ONLY 5x7 SHED ONLY SECURING THE POSTS Secure the Posts to the floor bearers using 90mm screws.
  • Page 21 STEP 5: ROOF 4x6 SHED ONLY 5x7 SHED ONLY POSITIONING THE ROOF Position the Roof. Ensure the Roof is butt up to the shed’s roof and the Posts sit inside the framework. If you have 3 x Posts, ensure the central Post is up against the middle batten attached to the Roof. SCREWS SECURING THE ROOF Secure the Roof to the shed’s roof batten(s).
  • Page 22 STEP 7: ANGLED BRACES SCREWS SCREWS SIDE ANGLED BRACES Position and secure the Side Braces. Secure 1 x Side Brace to a Side Panel and Post as shown above. 5x7 SHEDS ONLY SCREWS SCREWS MIDDLE ANGLED BRACES Position and secure the Middle Brace to the Middle Post. Secure the central roof batten to the Middle Brace as shown above.
  • Page 23 STEP 8: SECURING THE ROOF 4x6 SHED ONLY 5x7 SHEDS SCREWS SCREWS SECURING THE ROOF Secure the Roof to the side and central Post as shown above. STEP 9: FELT FELT Follow the main assembly instructions to begin felting your shed, and then continue down to felt your log store. Use a measuring tape to measure out 3/4 equal lengths &...
  • Page 24 FASCIA’S & FINIALS FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: 4LIFEFASCIASFP 4 x 40mm Screws 3.5 x 25mm Screws 1.6 x 25mm Pin 4LIFE Shed Badge QTY: 16 QTY: 4 QTY: 2 QTY: 1 STEP 1: FASCIA ASSEMBLY SCREWS APEX & REVERSE APEX FASCIA’S Position and secure the Fascia’s to the front and back or sides.
  • Page 25 STEP 2: FINIAL ASSEMBLY SCREWS FINIALS Position and secure the Finials to the Fascia’s as shown above. Ensure to secure through the Fascia’s into the framework behind. STEP 3: BADGE PINS PIN YOUR BADGE Position and secure your badge above the door opening, into the Door Panel framework behind with the pins provided.
  • Page 26 SINGLE DOOR INSTALLATION FIXING PACK CONTAINS: FIXING PACK CODE: 4LIFESINGLEDOORFP 3.5 x 25mm Screws QTY: 21 Turn Buttons Flush Hinges Hasp & Staple (150mm) QTY: 2 QTY: 2 QTY: 1 STEP 1: DOOR HINGES & INSTALLATION HINGE POSITION OVERLAP CLOSED DOOR NOTCH IN LINE WITH DOOR FACE...
  • Page 27 STEP 2: DOOR FIXINGS FRAMEWORK SCREWS HASP & STAPLE Fix the Hasp and Staple as shown. Ensure the screws go into the framework behind. SCREWS SCREWS TURN BUTTONS Position and secure a turn button to the top and bottom of the Door Panel into the Door Panel’s framework as shown above.