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Studio Guesthouse Assembly Manual revised 2/2/06 Please read through the entire manual before starting! Note: It is very important that you have a level site for the garden building.
Hardware & Fasteners The following fasteners are included with your kit. However, you will find the assembly process to proceed much faster when using air powered tools and fasteners. When replacing hand fasteners with air powered fasteners, always use a fastener equivelant.
10 x 16 Studio Page 4
10 x 20 Studio Page 5
© Suncast Corporation Optional Floor Assembly If you did not purchase the optional floor, please proceed to page 8. See drawings on previous page for measurements. Note: The unit assembled for this manual was 10’x16’. This manual is designed to help assemble a 10’x16’ or 10’x20’ Studio. If you have purchased a 10’x20’ unit, please not that the pictures for some steps will appear different from. Please refer to the included drawings for your specific unit.
Step 2: Layout four 8’ pressure treated 2”x4” floor plates, mark off for floor joists at 16” on center and square as shown. Step 3: Layout floor as shown. Step 4: Attach short floor joists to Note: See attached drawing for long floor joists using using 6 p. 2” measurements. nail and OSB pcs, keeping all pieces flush at top. Step 5: Attach floor joists together at appropriate measurements using 2-16 p. 3” nails per joist Step 7: Make sure floor is square.
Bottom Wall Plate Layout for Units without floor Note: If you purchased the optional floor, please proceed to back wall layout and assembly page. Step 10: Cut open large package and remove packing materials repeating step 1. Step 11: Remove top layer of 4’x8’ OSB roof sheeting and place to the side. Note: Unpack kit all the way down to layer 5. Step 12: Remove next layer of kit and set aside. Step 13: Remove screws from 4’-2”x4” double wall plates and set aside.
Step 16: Layout 6’ pressure treated bottom plates as shown. See next step Step 17: Mark and cut bottom plates to fit. Step 18: It is recommended put a layer of clear silicone sealer under bottom plates. Step 19: Make sure bottom plate layout is square. It is square when diaganol measurements are equal. Bottom plate layout is complete. Step 20: Fasten bottom plates to surface using concrete screws, tapcons, or fastener equivelant.
10 x 16 Back Wall Layout Page 10
10 x 20 Back Wall Layout Page 11
Back Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 21: Layout top (top plate is a double wall plate) and bottom wall plates, measure and mark at 16” on center as shown. Step 22: Layout 79”-2”x4” wall studs and fasten to top and bottom plates at marks using 2 16p 3” nails per stud as shown. Note: It is very important align top of studs flush with top of wall plate.
Step 23: Remove four 4’x85” sheets siding and layout on wall as shown. Step 24: Start siding with overlap at corner with 1” overhang at end end of wall. Step 25: Siding edge should center on wall stud as shown. Step 27: Install next siding piece as shown, keeping groove reveal consistent with other openings on sheet. Repeat to end of wall. Make sure edges are flush. Step 29: Lift and set wall as shown. Step 30: Fasten wall to floor using 16p 3” nails every 8”.
10 x 16 Front Wall Framing Page 14
10 x 20 Front Wall Framing Page 15
Front Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 33: Mark off wall using measurements shown in drawing. Step 32: Layout top and bottom wall plates as shown. Step 34: Use square to mark top and bottom plates. Step 35: Layout wall studs aligning studs with marks on wall plates. © Suncast Corporation Step 36: Leave out one 8” block at top of door, this will be installed when applying siding.
Step 37: Nail wall together using 16p 3” nails as shown. Siding Measurements: 2 - 1’x85”, 2 - 4’x85” 2 - 11-3/4”x4’ (for top of door) Step 38: Window Layout should look like this. Step 39: The wall is now ready for siding installation. Step 40: Layout front siding pieces as shown. 3/4” Reveal One Nail Here Step 41: Begin with 4’x85” siding pieces on either side of door, keeping 1/2” away from edge of 2x4. Nail 4’x85” across top only and only one nail at bottom doorway corner of siding piece.
Step 44: Install remaining door header stud to center on siding piece splice. Step 45: Take remaining 11-3/4”x4’ door header siding and mark piece as shown. Step 46: Cut siding piece to fit using mark and install as shown. Step 48: Lift and set wall repeating steps from back wall. Step 49: Fasten wall bottom plate to floor and siding to floor repeating previous steps. Step 47: Install remaining siding pieces. Step 50: Put a nail in each corner of window (4 total) and out through siding.
10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Side Wall Layout with Window Page 19
Side Wall Layout & Assembly Note: This wall can be used for either the right or left side wall. See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 53: Layout wall repeating steps on front and back walls, using the measurements shown at top of page. Note: All measurements should be taken from edge of front wall stud, do not measure off of siding. Step 54: Set wall, align with front and back wall, and fasten as shown.
10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Side Wall Layout Without Window Page 21
Opposite Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 55: Assemble and install opposite side wall repeating steps shown on opposite wall.
Sidewall Siding Installation Step 56: Make a mark at both ends of wall even with bottom of siding and snap a line. Hammer 4 nails spaced approximately 2 apart on line. Do not hammer nails all the way in, keep out 3/4”. Step 57: Layout two 4’x85”siding sheets and one 20”x85” sheet as shown. Step 58: Install 20”x85” sheet of siding by resting it on nails along bottom. Align siding piece at top and end of back stud wall, siding splice should fall on the center of wall stud.
10 x 16 Back Wall Layout with Three Windows Page 24
10 x 20 Back Wall Layout with Three Windows Page 25
Optional Back Wall Layout Below is an optional layout for the back wall. If this layout is used for the back wall, use the layout listed on the following pages for the side wall. See drawings on previous page for measurements. Layout wall using measurements shown in attached drawings and assemble copying previous wall assembly instructions.
10 x 16 and 10 x 20 Optional Side Wall Layout with Doors Page 27
Optional Side Wall Layout See drawings on previous page for measurements. Layout wall using measurements shown in attached drawings and assemble copying previous wall assembly instructions on page.
Rafter Assembly & Installation Step 62: Layout rafters and align as shown. Incorrect, birdsmouth should be at bottom end of rafter. Step 63: First assemble two end rafters by fastening one rafter gusset to rafters using (12) 6p nails as shown. Assemble remaining 7 rafters by fastening a rafter gusset to each side of rafter. Step 64: Mark off wall every 2 ft. on center. Step 65: Install first end rafter making sure gusset is facing inside. Keep rafter flush with edge of gable wall.
Gable Siding Installation 7” 4’ Step 67: Mark siding 8” from top of wall on both ends of gable wall and snap a line as shown. Step 68: Starting with overlap at front, layout gable siding pieces as shown. Note: There is a left and right for end gable siding pieces. Front piece is 4’ wide. Step 69: Install first gable siding piece, keeping piece aligned at ends and with chalk lines as shown. Note: Siding grooves should also align with grooves on wall.
Front & Back Soffit Installation Step 72: Measure down 5-1/4” from top of wall and snap a line as shown. Step 73: Install 3/4”x1”x8’ soffit strip aligning bottom of strip with top of line as shown. Fasten siding to strip and rafters as shown. Repeat on back wall. Note: The end of the rafter should align with the edge of fascia.
OSB Roof Sheeting Installation 30-1/4”’x8’ 4’x8’ Step 74: Layout two 4’x8’ and two 30-1/4”x8 OSB roof sheeting pieces as shown. Step 75: Install first full sheet of OSB keeping sheet centered on middle rafter and flush with bottom of rafter. Step 76: Fasten roof sheet to rafter using 7p 2-1/4” nail every 8” as shown. Step 77: Before fastening top of OSB sheeting mark off every 2’. Step 78: Fasten OSB to rafters making sure rafters are spaced evenly at 2 ft. on center.
Gable Overhang Assembly & Installation Align flush with end rafter. Step 81: Install gable end rafters as shown using 16p 3” nails. Note: Align flush with top of gable rafter, leaving space for additional OSB sheeting. Bottom Top Step 82: Layout gable overhang pieces as shown. White plywood goes on bottom, OSB goes on top. Step 83: Assemble gable end box as shown © Suncast Corporation See step 83... Use 7p 2-1/4” nails for this application.
Gable Overhang Assembly & Installation p 2 Step 85: Fasten gable end box to end rafter as shown using 7p 2-1/4” galvanized nails. Step 86: Fasten gable end boxes together using 16p 3” nails as shown. © Suncast Corporation Step 87: Repeat on opposite side.
Door Trim Installation Step 88: Layout door trim pieces as shown. Door Trim Material List: 2 - 3-1/2”x73-1/2” 5/8 plywood 1 - 3-1/2”x78-3/4” 5/8 plywood 2 - 1”x4”x73-1/2” painted trim 1 - 1”x4”x78-3/4” painted trim 1 - 1”x3”x81” painted trim Step 89: Make a mark 3/4” above door header at both ends of door opening. Step 90: Fasten unpainted door trim strip aligning with edge of siding and with mark. Step 91: Install painted trim piece on top of strip keeping all edges flush as shown.
Window & Window Trim Installation Step 96: Install windows as shown using 1” pan head screws. It is strongly recommended to seal behind windows with clear silicone caulk. Step 97: Layout window trim pieces as shown. Material List: 2 - 37-5/8” 1x3 side pieces 1 - 30-7/8 short point 1x3 bottom 1 - 30-7/8” short point 1x4 top Step 98: First install side window trim keeping flush with window at top and bottom. Fasten trim with 2” trim nails.
Fascia Installation Step 101: Layout gable fascia pieces as shown. Step 102: Install gable fascia aligning properly at end of rafter and top of OSB 2” trim nails as shown. 8’ Step 103: Install back gable fascia as shown. Repeat steps on opposite gable wall. 6’ 6’ Step 104: Layout front fascia pieces as shown (one 8’ and two 6’). Step 105: Install 8’ fascia section Step 106: Trace fascia end pieces and cut to fit as shown. Repeat by centering it on two rafters as steps on back wall. shown.
Installation of Window Shutters Step 107: Install window shutters using 1-1/2” red screws as shown. Note: Shutters can be painted to suit your taste. Installation of Gable Vents Step 108: Install wooden gable vents using trim nails as shown. Note: Vents should be slanted towards ground.
Flower Box Assembly & Installation Fasteners Used for Flower Box Assembly & Installation: White Washer Head 1-1/2” Screws, Dark Green Color Code Screw Pattern Step 109: Layout flower box piec- Step 110: Attach back of flower box to side using 2 screws as es as shown. shown. Note: Make sure to keep edges flush. Step 111: Repeat step 111 for opposite side Step 112: Attach front of flower box to sides using two screws per side making sure to keep bottom and outside edges flush as shown.
Corner Trim Installation 77-1/4” 80” Step 115: Layout corner trim pieces as shown. Step 116: Install 80” corner trim piece on front using 2” nails as shown. Step 117: Install 77-1/4” corner trim piece on side as shown. Door Installation Step 118: Layout doors putting door with latch hole cutout on the right. Step 119: Starting with left door install doors keeping door tight against side and 1/4” reveal at top using 2” black hinge screws as shown.
Continued... Step 122: Drill out 5/16” hole for top and bottom latch as shown. Step 123: Install door latch following directions included with latch. Ramp Assembly & Installation Step 124: Layout 6’ treated ramp pieces as shown Note: If you did not purchase the optional floor, the ramp is not included. Step 125: Find center of only one Step 126: Layout ramp pieces and make sure edges are pre2x4 treated ramp piece and cut cisely straight as shown. in half for ramp bottom brace.
Continued... Step 129: Fasten bottom door kick strip beneath door using 7p 2-1/4” galvanized nails as shown. Ramp Assembly & Installation 130: Cut out a 1-1/2”x1-1/2” notch in both ends of ramp as shown. 131: Install ramp as shown. Drip Edge Installation See steps on next page.
Continued... Step 132: Install drip edge using 1” roofing nails as shown. Rafter Tie Installation Step 133: Use remaining wall studs as rafter ties. Install rafter ties with 16p 3-1/2” nails as shown. Note: Space rafter ties evenly throughout building. Door Stop Installation Step 134: Install rubber door stops in hinge hole with hinge screw as shown. Repeat for both doors.
Flower Hook Installation Step 135: Install flower pot hooks where desired. Flower Box Trim Installation Step 136: Install flower box trim pieces as shown using 2” trim nails (you will need to bend or cut nails). Note: This step is necessary only if you want the flower box to be a different color.
Fr on t Optional Cupola Installation Step 1: Take 2 scrap wood pieces Step 2: Measure from end of building, approximately 24” long and fasten tightly find center of roof and mark. together with one screw, so boards pivot when applying pressure. Step 3: Straddle the roof with each board, making sure each board is flat against the roof. Mark boards with pencil for cutting template. Note: Mark front and back board. Step 4: Find center of cupola and mark lightly with pencil.
Congratulations... ... your Studio Guesthouse is now ready for shingle application. Note: Follow shingle manufacturers application recommendations.