Thank you for purchasing our shed kit. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of
the building. If you have any questions about assembling the kit, call 800-245-1577. Business
hours (8:00-5:00 ET) Monday thru Friday. After business hours call 724-866-HELP (4357).
The foundation size should measure 12'-0" wide by 12' long. Do Not make the foundation
larger than the building size. The siding should project beyond the foundation for water to
expel properly from the side walls.
The material that is
if purchased, will be supplied by a local lumber supplier. Our kit does not include the shingles,
the quantity needed is listed on the back page. The siding is primed. You will need to apply
a finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
Most buildings are installed on a wood floor and the siding was designed to extend over the
wood flooring. If the foundation is a
the wall plate to prevent the concrete from contacting the siding.
The (2) two center boards on the shipping pallet can be removed and used for wall bracing.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Do Not
discard any material until your building is complete.
Before you begin construction, be sure to study this assembly manual. Also, obtain a building
permit and check all pertinent building code regulations.
measure from here
included in our kit is listed on the back page. The optional floor package,
concrete floor cut the siding flush with the bottom of
When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
Tool List
Hammer & Hand Saw
Framing Square & Level
Power Circular Saw
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Power Drill/screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders
Typical Wood Floor System
Shown below is a typical wood floor. Depending on your area, the construction may have to
be changed to meet local codes. When using a concrete slab, use the same overall foundation
measurements. Install foam sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and the wall
plates. Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3-1/2" or wider.
1.Cut (2) two 2x4-12' joist headers to a length of 12 '- 0". Layout for 16" on center spacing.
'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
2x4 Joist Header
X
X
X
X
16"15-1/4"
X
X
16"
X
X
2.Cut 2x4-12' floor joist to 11'-9". Treated lumber may be thicker than 1-1/2". Take this into
account when cutting the length of floor joists. Shorten joist measurements if necessary to
obtain 12'-0" building width.
It is important that the floor be level and square.
Before nailing the flooring, measure the floor
diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the
opposite corners. These measurements will be
the same if the floor is square.
Do not discard any material until construction is complete. Including short blocks of 2x4s.
Step 1Assemble 12' Long Back wall
1.Gather (4) four 2x4-72" boards and position together then indicate with 'X' marks, where the
wall studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with 'the letters A' and 'B'.
72" Wall Plate
X
X
B
24"
X
X
X
X
X
X
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
2x4-72" Wall Studs
72" Wall Plate
X
X
24"
X
X
A
A
B
B
23-1/4"
A
72" Bottom Plate
2.Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Use 10d sinkers, two (2)
nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together with 10d sinkers.
3.Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the same
when the wall is square.
4.Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush the end of the wall and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate. Use 8d galv. nails spaced 8" apart.
5.Install (2) two more siding panels.
LAP
Flush
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Step 2Assemble Double Door Side Walls
1.Locate (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4s and position them together
Indicate with 'X' marks where studs will be located.
34-3/4" Wall Plate
X
X
19-3/4"
X
X
X
X
Make (2) Two Frames
2.Install (3) three 72" wall studs between 34-3/4" wall plates.
3.Locate (1) one 2x4-72" and cut to 71-1/2". Install as a header
support on right side as shown and flush with bottom plate. Use
10d sinkers.
4.Locate (1) one 2x4-72" and cut (2) two 34-3/4" plates from
this board. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to assemble another wall frame.
71-1/2" Header
Support
5.Select one frame and position so header support is on right.
6.Locate a 16" wide siding panel with a 'LAP' edge. Install this panel with the
cut edge flush
with the 2x4 header support. Bottom edge will be 3/4" below bottom plate. Only nail along
cut edge until next panel is installed.
7.Cut a 48-3/4" wide siding panel in half lengthways.
8.Select cut panel with the tongue edge. Install this panel so cut edge extends 3-1/2" beyond the
end of the frame and tongue edge under the 16" panel. The siding should extend 3/4' below
the bottom plate. Nail both siding panels to frame.
Cut Edge Extends
Beyond Frame
Tongue
Edge
LAP Edge
Cut Edge Extends
Beyond Frame
Cut Edge Flush
71-1/2" Header Support
Left Side Wall Panel
Right Side Wall Panel
7.Locate a 16" wide siding panel with a tongue edge and the remaining 24" wide cut panel.
Install these on remaining frame. Make sure header support is oriented to the left.
Step 3Assemble 12' Long Sidewalls - No Doors
1.Gather (4) four 2x4-68-1/2" boards an position together then indicate with 'X' marks, where
the wall studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A' and 'B'.
68-1/2" Wall Plate
X
X
24"
B
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
19-3/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-72" Wall Studs
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
X
X
24"
B
A
B
A
23-1/4"
2.Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with
10d sinkers, (2) two nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together with 10d sinkers.
3.Square wall frame.
Install the 1st siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame. The bottom
4.
will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
5.Install (2) two more siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
LAP
Edge
B
A
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
Step 4Assemble (2) Two Front Wall Frames
56-1/4" Wall Plate
1.Cut (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x4s to 56-1/4". Position
them together and indicate with 'X' marks where
studs will be located.
56-1/4" Wall Plate
2.Install (4) four 72" wall studs between the wall plates.
3.Locate (1) one 2x4-72" and cut to 71-1/2". Install as a
header support on right side as shown and flush with
bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers.
Make (2) Two Frames
72" Wall
Studs
56-1/4" Wall Plate
4.Locate (2) two 2x4-72" boards and cut each to 56-1/4".
5.Repeat steps 2-3 to assemble another wall frame.
71-1/2" Header Support
X
X
23-1/4"
X
X
24"
X
X
X
X
Step 5Apply Siding to Left Front Wall Frame
1.Select one of the wall frames from Step 4. Position frame with the header support on the right.
Install a full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge' flush with the end of the wall frame.
2.Install a 9-3/4" wide siding panel with a 'LAP' edge. The cut edge should be flush with header
support.
LAP Edge
Cut Edge
Header Support
36"
LAP Edge
If installing windows you can cut the opening
now. Instruction are in the window box.
Siding Extends 3/4
Below Plate
Step 6Apply Siding to Right Front Wall Frame
1.Select the remaining wall frame. Position wall frame with the header support on the left.
2.Install a 9-3/4" wide panel with a 'Tongue' edge. Install with the 'cut' edge flush with the 2x4
header support.
3.Install a full width siding panel. Cut siding flush with end of frame if necessary.
Toungue Edge
Cut Edge
71-1/2" Header
Support
Step 7Assemble Door Headers
1.Gather (2) two 31-1/2" long 2x4 boards and 3-1/4" x
31-1/4" OSB filler panel. Nail header together from
both sides with 10d sinkers staggered 6" apart.
This material is packed in door carton.
2.Gather (2) two 67-1/2" long 2x4 boards and a
3-1/4" x 67-1/4" OSB filler panel. Glue both
sides of OSB. Nail header together from both
sides with 10d sinkers staggered 6" apart.
67-1/2" Long 2x4
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Plate
31-1/2" Long 2x4
OSB Filler
OSB Filler
Step 8Assemble Roof Gables
1.Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long plywood
gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and (12) twelve 6d common nails.
This will be used as the bottom plate on the roof gables.
2.Repeat to assemble another
12' long bottom plate.
72" long 2x4
3.Place the bottom gable plate on the floor along with (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters as
shown below. Bottom plate will be on edge. There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle onone end, supplied in the kit. Use these to hold the truss rafter and bottom gable plate together
by temporarily screwing the blocks to the floor using 2-1/2" screws. This will ensure that the
gable frames and the trusses, assembled next, are identical.
4.Secure the top of the truss rafters together with a 1"x4" barbed metal drive-on plate.
5.Install (2) two 23-1/2" gable studs with angle cut at one end. Nail through the bottom plate
with 10d sinkers and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.
Barbed Metal Plate
3/4" Plywood Gusset
80-1/2" long 2x4
Truss Rafter
2x4 Block
Bottom Gable Plate
23-1/2" Gable Stud
2x4 Block
6.Secure the 2x4 bottom plate to the truss rafter with
a 2-1/2" wood screw on both ends. Set gable aside.
7.Repeat steps 3-6 to assemble another gable.
Step 9Assemble Roof Trusses
1.Place (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters and a 82" long collar tie together as shown below.
The collar tie has an angle cut on both ends. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the truss
rafter and collar tie in place. See 'Detail B'.
2.Secure the 2x4 truss rafters at the top with a 8" x 20" wood gusset. Apply wood glue between
the 2x4s and the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with (14) fourteen 6d common nails.
3.Install (2) two 12"x24" gussets at ends of the collar tie. Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset.
4.Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
5.Repeat to assemble (4) four more trusses if you are building a 12' long building.
80-1/2" Truss Rafter
Top Gusset
!
!
80-1/2" Truss Rafter
12"x24" Gusset
!
2x4 Block
2x4-82" Collar Tie
Install collar tie the same
distance from edge of floor.
Detail 'B'
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
6. Remove and save the short 2x4 blocks. They
will be used in a later step.
2x4 Block
Step 10Set Walls Panels
1.Erect wall panels. IMPORTANT make sure walls are plumb and square. Secure wall panels
together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner.
2.Nail along siding edge where it overlaps at corners. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d
sinkers 24" apart.
3.Install the 67-1/2" door header between the sidewall panels. Nail through the wall stud into the
ends of the header. Toenail into the top wall plates.
4.Install the 31-1/2" door header between the front wall panels.
5.Remove the center (2) two 2x4-84" boards from pallet and temporarily install at both sides of
the door opening to hold the wall straight. Alternatively you can use 2x4-72" boards that will
be used later for tie plates.
Back Wall Panel
67-1/2" Door Header
Sidewall Panels
Nail siding
Sidewall Panels Without
Door Opening
2x4 Door Header
Siding
Panel
Front Wall Panels
Step 11Install Siding on Door Headers
1.Install (2) two 4-1/4" siding panels over the door header on the end wall. The siding should
extend 3/4" below the door header. Wall trim, installed later, will hide where the siding butts
the front wall siding.
2.Install (1) one 4-1/4" siding
panel over single door. Cut
panel to fit. Siding should
extend 3/4" below door header.
Cut 4-1/4" x 48" Siding
Panels to Fit
3/4" Below
Bottom of Header
Step 12Install Side Wall and Double Door Trim
Tip; Paint the siding and trim boards before installing the trim.
1.Install (2) two 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim boards to the side wall flush with the top 2x4 wall
plate and flush with siding on the front and back walls. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart.
2.Repeat on opposite side wall.
2.Install (2) two 1x3-72" boards along the sides of the door opening. Tack these boards with a
couple nails; you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors.
3.Install a 1x3-72" trim board across the top of the side door trim. The header siding will extend
below this trim board.
1x3-72" Trim
Siding Extends Below Trim
1x3-72" Trim
1x3
75-3/4" Trim
Flush with Top Plate
Double Door
Side Wall
Tip: Use
straight edge
to make flush
Flush
Step 13Install Front and Back Wall Trim
1.Install (2) two 75-3/4" long 1x4 trim boards on the front wall flush with top of 2x4 wall plate
and flush with side wall trim.
2.Butt a 1x4-6' trim board against 1x4 corner trim and flush with top plate. Nail along top edge.
3.Cut a second 1x4-6' trim board to
finsh at opposite corner.
4.Repeat to install trim on back wall.
1x4-6' Trim
Install All Trim Flush
With Top Plate
Front Wall with
Side Wall
Single Door
1x4 Trim
1x3 Trim
Step 14Install Primed Soffit
1.Locate (1) one 7" wide x 48-3/4" long siding panel and cut in half. Install one half over the
side wall with the primed side facing down. Cut edges should be flush with the inside of the
top 2x4 wall plate and flush with the trim on the front wall. Tack the soffit with a couple 6d
common nails. Installing 2x4 tie plates in a later step will provide more nailing.
2.Install (3) three more soffit boards cutting the last board flush with the back wall trim.
3.Repeat to install 7" soffit boards
on the opposite side wall.
4.Install (3) three 4-1/4" wide x 483/4" filler panels over the front
wall. Install the filler flush with
the 1x4 trim. Cut last filler to fit.
Soffit and Filler Flush
with Front Wall Trim
Soffit Flush with
Inside of 2x4
7" Soffit
1x4 Trim
5.Repeat to install filler on
the opposite wall.
Side Wall
Front Wall with
Single Door
Step 15Install Siding on Gables
1.Select one of the gable frames. Turn the gable over so bottom plate is on edge on floor. Support
gable studs and rafters with (2) two 2x4-72" boards stacked. This will give you a solid surface
when nailing siding.
2.Install left gable siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of of bottom plate. Use
6d galv. nails across the top of the 2x4 frame and gable studs. Use 8d galv. nails across the
bottom plate. The siding will extend 3/4" below the bottom 2x4.
3.Install center and right panels. Cut last panel flush with end of bottom plate.
4.Repeat to install siding on
the other gable frame.
2x4s-72" Stacked to
Level Gable
LAP Edge
Flush
LAP
Edge
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Bottom Plate
Step 16Install Gables
1.Install a gable on the rear wall. The gable siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the
lower wall. Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable plate with 10d sinkers. Nail
siding along the 1x4 trim board with 8d galv. nails.
2.Install gable on the front wall.
Important: Bottom edge of siding extends
over 1x4 trim. Paint this edge.
Step 17Install 2x4 Tie Plates
1.Install (1) one 72" long 2x4 over the soffit panels on a side wall. Install the 2x4 flush with
the inside of the side wall. Use 10d sinkers.
2.Cut to fit another 72" long 2x4 and butt against gable to finish.
3.Repeat process to install 2x4 tie plates on the opposite wall.
2x4-72" Flush with Inside Wall
Side Wall Panels
Step 18Layout Roof Trusses
1.Layout the truss spacing from the rear wall of the building. Measure from the backside of
the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing to
other gable. Important: When marking the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on the same
side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed.
2.Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 6d common nails . The opening should line up
with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.
Measure from
Backside of 2x4
Detail 'D'
20-5/8"
2x4 Tie Plate
24"
Inside of Building
Step 19Set Roof Trusses and Soffit Blocks
1.Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers with 6d common nails.
2.Install short 2x4 blocks at both ends of each truss. Secure 2x4 blocks to the soffit panel
using (2) two 1-1/2" long exterior screws.
3.Install a 2x4 block at each end of the soffit, flush with the 2x4 gable frame. Not siding.
2x4 Blocks
Block Flush with Gable 2x4
Step 20Install Siding Filler
Install small primed siding fillers, packed with the hardware,
over the 2x4 soffit blocks. Siding fillers will be flush with
the gable siding. Use 6d galv. nails.
Siding Filler
Step 21Install Rear Gable Trim
1.Install a 8-1/2" long trim board, called a keystone,
at the top of the gable flush with the top of the
gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
2.Install (2) two 81" long 1x4 trim boards flush
with the top of the gable frame.
Use 8d galv. nails.
Step 22Install 1x4 Fascia
1.Starting at the rear of the building, install a 1x4-6' white pine fascia board against the rear gable
trim. Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4.
See Detail 'E'. Use a straight edge to align the 1x4 board with the top of the trusses.Use 8d galv.
nails.
2.Do not install a fascia board on the front end of building. This is installed later.
3.Repeat on opposite side wall.
Detail 'E'
Roof Sheathing
2x4 Truss
1x4 Fascia
2x4 Tie Plate
2x4 Soffit Block
1x4 -6' Fascia Board
Straight Edge
Nail Fascia to
2x4 Block
Step 23Install Roof Sheathing
1.Install roof sheathing per layout below. Starthing at rear of building install a 48"x72" OSB
roof panel flush with rear gable trim. Plumb each truss and make sure the sheets meet at center
of truss. Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below
the ridge to allow for optional ventilation. Important: Make sure the front gable is plumb and
the roof sheathing extends 7" past the siding on the face of the gable.
Roof Sheathing Will
Extend Beyond Gable
36-1/2" x 72"
36-1/2" x 83-1/2"
48" x 72"
48" x 83-1/2"
Step 24Install Single Door Trim
1.Locate (2) two 1x3-72" long trim boards. Tack
these boards, with a couple nails, flush to each
side of the door opening. You may want to
move the trim later when you install the doors.
Use 8d galv. nails.
1x3 Door Trim
Step 25Install Front Gable Soffit and Finish Fascia
1.Gather (2) two 42-3/8" long 2x3s. Starting at the peak
install against gable siding and underside of roof sheathing.
Use 10d sinkers. Repeat on the other side.
2.Gather (2) two 7" wide soffit panels. Install first panel
flush with lower end of 2x3 and against siding. Use 6d
galv. nails. Cut next panel to fit. Repeat on other side.
7" Wide Panel
Flush with Bottom of 2x3
Nail into Bottom of 2x3
3.Starting at the peak install (2) two 42-3/8" long 2x3s between the roof
sheathing and the 7" soffit panels. Use 6d galv. nails on soffit and 7d
sinkers through roof sheathing. Set these boards flush with soffit panels.
Roof sheathing will extend past 2x3 boards. Repeat on other side.
4.Install gable trim and ke
ystone over the 2x3 boards and under the roof
sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails.
5.Return to side walls and cut the last 1x4-7' fascia boards to fit.
Nail with 7d Sinkers
Nail with 6d Galv.
Step 26Install Hardware
Cross Buck
Trim
1.Locate the door that has a 2x4 fastened, on edge, to the
back side of the door. When doors are closed this 2x4 will
be in the center where doors meet. Lay the door with the
trim facing up and install (3) three 5" hinges to the right
side. To position the hinge properly, hold the rectangular
plate against the frame. Use 1-1/4" black screws.
2.Install hinges on the left side of the other door.
Install Hinges on Double Barn Doors
Step 27Install Door Stiffener on Single Door
Locate the 28" wide door. This door will be installed in the front door opening. The instructions
below describe installing a 2x4 as a door stiffener. Decide which way the door will open and secure
the 2x4 on the opposite side where the hinges will be installed.
1.Locate a 68-1/2" long 2x4 and position the 28" door with trim facing up. Place the 2x4 on
edge under the door. The 2x4 should be 1-1/2" from long edge of trim and 1-1/2" from bottom
of trim. Use a 2x4 block as a gauge and another to help level door while installing 2x4.
2.Fasten the 2x4 to the door using (6) six 2-1/2" long deck screws. Install the first screw 6" from
the bottom of the door. Space the remaining screws 12" apart.
3.Install hinges as described in Step 26 on opposite side of 2x4.
2x4-6' Door
Stiffener
.
2x4 Gouge
Block
Install the door hinges on the opposite side of the door if
you want the door to open in the opposite direction
.
.
.
.
2x4 Blocks to
Level Door
Step 27Install Doors
1.Before fastening the hinges to the side trim, temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave
a space at the top and bottom of the doors and between the doors and the side trim to allow
room for the doors to expand due to humidity.
If your door opening is out of square, the space around the doors will not be even. You can
remove and re-position the side trim to make allowances for this. The side trim does not have
to be flush with the frame of the door opening. You can move the trim in or out to make the
door spacing equal.
2.Determine position of hinges and install to side trim with 2" screws.
3.Install door hasp on double doors and closing
side of single door. When properly installed
Left Door
the hasp will fold in half to receive locking
latch and the screw heads will be covered.
Fold Hasp to Cover
Screws
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
4.Install a
barrel bolt on the lower back of the left
door to secure this door in place when closed.
You will need to drill a hole for the round shaft
to drop into.
5
.Install another barrel bolt at the top of the door.
6.Install single door. No barrel bolt is needed for
this door.
Siding Extends Past Trim
Step 28Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
1.Install metal roof edging on the
perimeter of the roof area. If you are
not installing shingles at this time, you
1x4 Gable Trim
Felt
Paper
can purchase felt paper to protect the
roof sheathing. Install the felt paper
before you install the metal roof edge.
1x4 Fascia
2.Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper. If you need more detailed instructions
on installing shingles, there are good publications online.
Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps. Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation,
preventing heat and moisture from damaging your building or its contents.
Shingles
Truss
Air
Space
Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Packing List for Fairview Door Kit
1 Wall Studs2x472"
1 Door Stiffener2x468-1/2"
2Door Header2x431-1/2"
2Door Trim1x372"
2Siding Panels9-3/4" x 75-3/4"
1Siding Panel48-3/4" x 4-1/4"
3ea.5"Door Hinges
1ea.4.5"Door Latch
14ea.1-1/4"Hinge Screws
14ea.2"Hinge Screws
1ea.Pre-built Door 28" x 71-1/2"
1ea.OSB Filler 3-1/4" x 31-1/2"