OLT 8x8 Cedar Assembly Manual

8x8 Cedar

Greenhouse

Assembly Manual

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Revision #6

April 25th, 2017

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

Thank you for purchasing
an 8x8 Cedar Greenhouse.
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
Greenhouse 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 Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free
of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

Thank you for purchasing our 8x8 Cedar Greenhouse.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.

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Note: All Trim Pieces will be positioned rough face out when installed.

B

A

D

C

E

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O

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K

H

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J

W

U

Q

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Y

S

LL

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AA

BB

R

HH

GG

FF

Z

DD

EE

JJ

M

MM

NN

KK

F

G

L

Rear

U - 3 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 50 3/4”.Roof Rafters (2x3,2x4 attached)...x 6 pcs.

V - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 49” Inside Vent Framing Support ................x 1 pc.

W - Side Polygal Windows (21’ x 37”) ......................................x 8 pcs.

X - Roof Polygal Windows (21” x 51”).....................................x 6 pcs.

Y - Small Roof Polygal Window (21” x 24 1/2”) .....................x 2 pcs.

Z - Vent Hinged Polygal Window...............................................x 1 pcs.

AA - 32 1/2” x 35 1/2” Bottom Dutch Door ................................x 1 pc.

BB - 32 1/2” x 47” Top Dutch Door ............................................x 1 pc.

CC - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 87 1/4” Front Vertical Door Frame Filler ...x 2 pcs.

CCC - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 33”..Front Hor.Door Frame Filler .............x 1 pc.

DD - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 84 1/4”......Vertical Door Trim.....................x 2 pcs.

EE - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 38”....Horizontal Door Trim...........................x 1 pc.

FF - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 34 7/8”.Outside Post Trim- Narrow...............x 4 pc.

GG - 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 34 7/8”....Outside Post Trim- Wide..............x 4 pc.

HH - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 34 7/8”......Vertical Wall Trim.....................x 12 pc.

II - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 5”.....Corner Post Trim................................x 8 pcs.

JJ - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 10”.....Detail Caps...................................x 12 pcs.

KK - 1” x 5 1/2” x 47 5/8”....Top Ridge Cap...............................x 2 pcs.

LL - 1/2” x 4” (4@ 19 1/8” & 4@ 19 1/2”).Side Soffits ............x 8 pcs.

MM - 16” x 43 3/4”.....Potting Shelves.......................................x 4 pcs.

NN - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 20 1/2”.....Potting Shelf Supports............x 8 pcs.

** Temporary Post/ Wall Supports (3” high x 2.5” wide) ..........x 2 pcs.

** Rafter Template Spacer 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 20 3/16” long........x 1 pc.

V - Inside Vent Frame
CC - Front Vertical Door Filler
CCC- Front Hor. Door Filler
Not Shown.

Parts list

A - 4x4 - 44.25”...Foundation Posts - Front and Rear ..................x 4 pcs.

B - 4x4 - 47 3/4”........Foundation Posts - Sides ...........................x 4 pcs.

C - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” - 76”...Vertical Corner Posts ............................x 4 pcs.

D - 25 1/2” x 35”..Front/Rear Walls ...............................................x 4 pcs.

E - 20 1/4” x 35”..Wide Side Wall with Vent ..................................x 4 pcs

F - 20 1/4” x 35”..Wide Side Wall ..................................................x 4 pcs.

G - 32 7/8” x 35”.Wide Rear Center Wall.......................................x 1 pc.

H - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/2” Rear Wall Top Cap - Notched...........x 2 pcs.

I - 3 1/4” x 3 1/2” F/R Doorway/Wall Frame (Vertical/Hor.) ..........x 2 sets.

(2 Vertical Posts - 87 1/4” / 1 Horizontal Top Cap - 38” long)

J - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 25 3/8”...Front Wall Top Cap (L&R)................x 2 pcs.

K - F/R Outside Angle Cut Polygal Windows (26 1/2” x 51 1/8”).x 4 pcs.

L - Rear Center Polygal Window (33 3/4” x 48 3/8”)......................x 1 pc.

M - F/R Top Triangular Polygal Windows.......................................x 2 pcs.

N - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 51”..Outside Roof Rafters (dado/drilled)........x 4 pcs.

O - F/R King Stud..........................................................................x 2 pcs.

OO - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 27 1/2” Exterior Rafter/ Doorway Supports.x 4 pcs

(See Step 39, Page 20 for details)

P - 2” x 5.5” x 59 1/4”...Roof Ridge Boards...................................x 2 pcs.

Q - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58 1/2”.Gable Support Frame-angle cut ends..x 2 pcs.
R-3 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 75 1/4”Side Vertical Posts(2x3/2x4 attached) x 6 pcs.

S - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 44 1/8” ..Side Top Supports(Bevel Edge)......x 4 pcs.

T - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/8” ..Side Wall Top Cap - Notched .........x 4 pcs.

OO

8x8 GREENHOUSE HARDWARE SHEET

Note: screws and nails shown actual size.

2”

1 1/4”

3/4”

2”

3/4”

1 1/4”

Tee Hinge x4

Pull Handle

Black

Silver

Black

Finishing

Square Drive Bit

Hardware Kit (Provided)

Safety Glasses

Work Gloves

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)

Ladder

Screw Gun/Drill

Tape Measure

Hammer

Wood Clamp

Level

Pliers

Tools Required (Not Provided)

1/8” Drill Bits

Black Barrel
Bolt

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Silver Barrel Bolt

Caulking x 2

Caulking Gun

Utility Knife

3”

Heat Activated Hinge
with Hardware

3/8” Washer x 8

Finishing

2”

6” Lag Screw x 8

Recommended - Not Provided in Kit

Landscape Clothe for an 8’x8’ Footprint

Selecting a Location for Your Greenhouse

Walk around your property and make notes of the following:

sunny spots
slope of the land
light blocking trees and high buildings.

Don’t hide your greenhouse away in a dark corner of the garden. Make it an attractive feature.

Ensure it has easy access to it and around it, to enable essential glass cleaning and general maintenance.

Place the Greenhouse on a level piece of land with good drainage. Take into account existing paths and utilities such
as electricity and water.

Having a water supply at hand avoids carrying heavy watering cans from the tap to the plant.

Choosing a Foundation & Flooring Material

Dirt - A dirt floor is the most inexpensive flooring option but it will be messy! Water will be absorbed easily and you

can benefit from the natural heat.

Sand & Gravel - A sand and small gravel floor is also an inexpensive foundation option. Provides excellent drainage

and easy to keep clean.

Concrete - When considering using a concrete floor, seek out a professional to pour the concrete and be sure to add
water drains. Concrete floors also are great for holding heat and easy to clean and maintain. The downside of having a
concrete foundation is that it is permanent and more costly.

Brick/Stone - Brick or stone floors are also a good option providing you leave adequate spacing between the
bricks/stones to will allow water to drain and absorb into the ground. Bricks and stones also hold heat and are a good
choice if cold weather is going to be an issue for your greenhouse.

After you have decided on the proper greenhouse foundation/flooring, it's important to take your time and install it
properly. Be sure to remove any sod, grass, weeds, etc.. Always start with a packed and leveled dirt floor. By building
your foundation as square and solid as possible, your greenhouse should bring years of enjoyment to you.

Cleaning and Maintanance an Outdoor Living Today Greenhouse

Polygal - polycarbonate sheets– Simple cleaning will give longer and better service life. Rinse sheet with water. Use

warm soapy (mild liquid dish soap) water to clean sheets. If any dirt remains, gently wipe off with a soft cloth.
Apply final rinse and dry with soft cloth to prevent water spotting.

DO NOT use sponges, squeegees, brushes or sharp instruments as they may damage the UV protective coating.

Western Red Cedar Wood- Can be left to naturally weather to a silvery grey color or you can apply an exterior wood
finish to keep the look of the original wood color. If choosing a finish, let the wood acclimatize under cover for two weeks
and seal according to the paint manufacturer’s specifications.
Types of Finishes:
Opaque Coatings & Semi-Transparent Stains. Opaque Coatings provide the most surface protection against weathering
but will conceal the wood’s natural characteristics. Semi-Transparent Stains may be latex or oil-based and will show the
woods natural characteristics better. Semi’s generally have a shorter service life of between 2-4 years.

We recommend applying any sealants to individual pieces first before assembly and letting them dry to the
paint manufacturer’s directions.

Dirt is the most benign cause of discoloration and not usually a problem. A periodic cleaning with a mild detergent
solution will usually restore the surface finish. Mildew is a common cause of discoloration of paint, solid-colour stains
and natural finishes. Restaining does not solve a mildew problem. When it is time to refinish, clean off the mildew with a
commercial mildew-remover then refinish with a coating that contains an effective mildewcide.

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A. Foundation

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We recommend using a Sand & Gravel Foundation and Floor System
because it is simple and cost effective to complete. Basic instructions are
highlighted below.

Material List:

One Cubic Yard of Sand- to cover 9’x13’ - 2” deep.
Landscape Clothe- to cover 8’x8’ footprint.
4x4 Cedar Foundation Framing - Included in Kit (Parts A & B).

1.5 Cubic Yards of Gravel (small) - to cover 8’x12’ - 4” deep.
4 Tie Down Kits or 12 pcs -12” long Rebar - Optional.

Instructions:

The first step to building a greenhouse is constructing a foundation, but
before you begin you should have a level site prepared.

A. Choose appropriate site.

B. Excavate 9’x9’ area to a depth of 2-3” and level dirt base.

C. Lay Sand approximately 2” deep on base. Pack and level.

D. Position 4x4 Cedar Foundation Framing on level sand base. Angle

screw 4x4’s together with 3” long screws (included).
Make sure your 4x4 footprint is square. To do this, use your tape
measure, and take two diagonal measurements of the base (One
from the front left corner to the back right corner and the other
from the front right corner to the back left corner). The base needs
to be adjusted until the two measurements are the same.
Optional- Secure 4x4’s to the ground with Tie Down Kit or drill and
hammer 12 -12” long Rebar pieces through 4x4’s into the ground..

E. Lay Landscape Clothe and cut excess fabric around the edges. Make

sure you use a ground cover (also called weed barrier) that is
made for landscaping and not black plastic or a tarp. Ground
cover will allow water to drain through the fabric while keeping
weeds from growing in your greenhouse.

F. Pack approximately 4” deep of small Gravel to complete foundation

and floor.

1.5 Cubic Yards Small Gravel

Landscape clothe

4x4 Cedar Foundation Framing

3/4 Cubic Yard Sand

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

1. Excavate a site that is approximately 9’x9’ - 2” deep.

Level dirt base using a straight 2x4 piece of lumber and
level. Make sure to leave enough space to allow for easy
access around the Greenhouse once the unit is
assembled. Lay approximately 2” of sand in base, pack
and level.

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2. Locate 4x4 Foundation

Framings. 2 front / 2 rear - 44.5”
long & 4 sides - 47 3/4” long. Lay
on sand base. Position and level
using straight 2x4 and level. Make
a footprint so outside dimensions
are approximately 96” wide x 96”
long. Screw ends of 4x4 together
with 2- 3” screws per end.
Optional- Secure 4x4’s to ground
with Tie Down Kit or Rebar. See
D. on Foundation Page.

44 1/2”

47 3/4”

96”

95 1/2”

3” screws

3. Position and cut Landscape Clothe to fit inside

4x4 Foundation Framing. Lay approximately 3-4” of
Small Gravel and pack down.

Landscape Clothe

Small Gravel

You can find the
Square Drive Bit
for the screws in
with the Hardware
Kit Bag.

95 1/2”

Completed Foundation

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4. Locate 4 pieces - Part C (3 1/2” x 3 1/2”x 76” ).

Starting with front left corner, choose and orientate
Post as shown to the left with short angle cut top to
the outside and dado cuts running top to bottom to the
inside.

Wall siding
flush with post
trim

Posts attached filler
trim will be orientated
to the outside.

5. Position Part D (25 1/2” wide Front Solid Wall) even with bottom of Post

and with Wall Siding flush with outside of Filler Trim of Post on the outside.
Attach with 3 - 3” screws as shown above.

Part E or F

6. Position Parts E or F

(20 1/4” wide Front Solid
Wall) even with bottom of
Post and with Wall Siding
flush with outside of Filler
Trim of Post on the
outside. Attach with
3 - 3” screws.

Important:

There are 4 Side Wall
Panels with Vents (E)
included with kit. They are
the same size as Part F.
We recommend positioning
one in each corner.

Important:

Do not attach Walls to
Foundation Framing
until Step 19.

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7. Complete remaining

Corner Post/Wall attachments
following Steps 4-6.

8. To complete remaining Post and Side Wall

attachments, locate 3 Side Vertical Posts (Part R)
and 4 - 20 1/4” Wide Side Walls (Part E or F’s).
On solid, level ground such as a patio or deck lay
the pieces down as shown below. You will need
at least a 10’x10’ area. Place Side Vertical Posts
with their 2x3’s face down. (Vertical Posts are
made using a combination of 2x3’s/2x4’s). Place
Walls with Siding down as well.

Part R - Side Vertical Posts

Part E or F - 20 1/4” Wide Side Walls

2x4 facing up
2x3 facing down.

Top

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9. Position Post R against Wall Framing as shown above. Make sure Post is flush with bottom of wall

framing. Locate Temporary Post/Wall Supports (3” high) and place underneath 2x4 edge and touching
2x3 as shown above. Clamp and attach Post to wall framing with 3 - 3” screws. Do both sides.

Temporary Post/
Wall Supports
(3” high x 2.5” wide)

Flush

Important:

Use a wood clamp to
temporarily hold Post
to Wall Framing.

2x4

10. Complete 2nd Side Wall as per Step 9.

Temporary
Post/ Wall
Support.

11. With a helper, carefully lift up completed

wall section and place between corner wall/post
sections. Align and attach as per Step 9. Be
mindful that corner Side Wall bottom framing is
flush with bottom of Side Vertical Post.

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12. Complete opposite Side Wall attachments as per Steps 9-11.

13. Locate Part I. The Doorway / Wall Framing Sets. There

are 2 Sets (Front/Rear). Align and install Vertical Posts from
the set as per Step 9. Install rear side first.

Wall tight against
Post. Use Clamp.

14. Install Part G. (Wide Rear

Center Wall - 35” wide) as per
Step 9.

Vertical Posts
from Part I Set.

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15. Install the Vertical Posts

from the Front Set of Part G. as
per Step 14.

16. Locate Part S - Side Top Supports with a

Bevel Edge. There are 2 pieces per side. Starting

with Support with only one Cleat on the end, position
on top of Side Wall Posts. Align Cleat end tight
against Corner Post and attach with with 2 - 2”
screws as shown above.

Part S -

Side Top Support

Bevel Cut

Cleats on
both ends
of Support.

1 Cleat
on end.

2 - 2”
Screws.

17. Position and attach Side Top Support with Cleats on both ends as per Step 16. Attach Corner

Post(s) End first with 2 - 2”. Align Supports equally on middle Side Post and attach with 2 - 3” screws.
Attach remaining interior Posts with 2 - 3” screw as shown above.

3”

screw

2”

screw

2”

screws

Middle Side Post

3”

screws

3”

screw

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18. Repeat Steps 16-17 to complete opposite Side Top Support pieces.

96”

Approx. 95 1/2”

19. Measuring from the

outside of Corner Post 4x4’s,
your Greenhouse should have
a footprint ideally of

96” wide x 95 1/2” deep.

There can be small tolerances
when connecting post/walls
together resulting in a variation
on the depth of approx. 1/2”.

If using Wood Foundation
Posts supplied, screw walls
down onto foundation with
2 - 3” screws per panels.

20. Locate Part J - Front Wall Top Cap - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 25 3/8” - Right Side. Position on top

of Front Wall so dado cut of Cap lines up with dado cut of Corner and Doorway Post. Note - the cap
has a slight bevel cut that will be facing to the outside to direct water away from the Greenhouse.
Attach with 3 - 3” screws in dado cut line on slight angle. Sink screw head below wood so Polygal
window sits down in the dado cut.

Line Dado cut
of Cap with
Dado cut of
Corner and
Doorway Post.

Doorway Opening
= 32” from 2x4’s.

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21. Repeat Step 20 to attach Left Side

Front Wall Top Cap.

Left Side

21. Locate Part T - Side Wall Top Caps - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/8”. Position and attach as per

Step 20. The Cap is designed with tolerance and gaps will appear around the notches. Later,

caulking may be applied to seal these gaps.

22. Complete Side Wall Top Cap on one side. Depending on your footprint measurement, a gap of 1/8”

to 1/2” could result where Caps meet in the middle. You may use caulking later to seal the gap.

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23. Locate Part H - Rear Wall Top Caps -

1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/2”. Position and

attach as per Step 20. Once again, the Cap
is designed with tolerance and gaps will
appear around the notches. Later,
caulking may be applied to seal these gaps.
Complete remaining Side Wall Top Cap
attachments as shown to the left.

Rear Wall Top Caps

Outside Angle Cut
Polygal Window

24. Locate Part K - Outside Angle Cut Polygal Windows - 26 1/2” wide. Peel protective

plastic layer off first sheet noting correct side out. On a step ladder, lift window up and position

in the top Corner Post dado cut and in the gap of the Doorway Post. Slide down.

position in dado cut.

position in gap.

Important:

Install Polygal Windows in
sequence outlined in this manual.

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25. Slide Window down into the dado cut of the

Top Cap.

26. Locate Part L - Rear Center Polygal Window -

33 3/4” wide. Once again, peel protective plastic layer off first

and note correct side out. On a step ladder, lift window up and
position between gap of Doorway Posts. Slide down and
position as per Step 25.

27. Locate a second Part K - Outside Angle

Cut Polygal Window - 26 1/2” wide. Position
as per Step 24-25.

28. Locate Part W - Side Polygal Windows -

21” wide x 37” long.
Position as per Step 24-25.

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29. Make sure the Window Slides down into the

dado cut of the Top Cap.
Position remaining corner Polygal windows as shown
to the right. (3 outside Side Windows and 2 front Angle
Cut Windows.)

30. Position,attach Horizontal Top Cap to Doorway/ Wall

Framing Set - (Cap consists of 2x3 / 2x4 pieces together).
Part I - 37 7/8” long. Cap will between Doorway Framing. Use
4 - 3” screws to secure from front 2x3 into frames. Complete
both front and rear Caps.

2x4 of top cap will sit between door­way framing. Screw 2x3 to frames.

2x3 / 2x4 Top Cap.
Align 2x3 to outside.

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31. Locate Parts O & Q - King Stud and Gable Support Frame.

Using a tape measure, mark centers on bottoms of Horizontal Top Cap /
King Stud / Gable Support Frame. Center Gable Support on Cap and tack
together only with 2 - 2” screws. Center King Stud on Support Frame and
tack also with 1 - 3” screws. Complete both front and back pieces. In
Step 42., some adjustment may be required. Completely attach then.

Part O
King Stud.

Part Q
Gable Support Frame.

Mark Centers

32. Locate Part N - Outside Roof Rafters - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 51”. There are Left and

Right Rafters. Starting with a Right Rafter as configured above, lift up and position on Post.

Outside Roof Rafter

Drilled

Dado Cut
to inside.

Tack in screws to hold
in position. Complete
in Step 42.

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33. Position Rafter so end is flush with Corner Post and Outside Polygal Angle Cut Window

slides into dado cut of Rafter. When orientated correctly, start 2 - 6” Lag Screws with 3/8” Washer
with a hammer and tighten with 9/16” socket.

6” Lag Screws with Washer.

Flush

34. Locate Part M - Top Triangular Polygal Windows. Slide Window in Top Cap gap and into

dado cut of Rafter.

35. Locate Left Side Rafter and orientate as shown above. Once Outside Polygal Angle Cut

Window is sitting in dado cut of rafter, carefully slide Rafter up.

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36. Carefully Slide Rafter up until end of Rafter is flush with Post as shown above. Make sure

Angle Cut Window and Triangular Window stays in dado cut of Rafter.

37. When Rafter is orientated correctly, start 2 - 6” Lag Screws with Washers with a hammer

and tighten with 9/16” socket. From the inside, attach Gable Support Frame to Rafters with
4 - 1 1/4” screws. See illustration below.

Rear Wall shown with
Rafters, King Stud and
Gable Support Frame
configured correctly.

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38. Complete Front Outside Roof Rafters and Triangular Polygal Window as per Steps 32 -37.

39. Attach Part OO - Exterior Rafter / Doorway Supports - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 27 1/2” underneath and

flush with Outside Rafters. Use 3 - 3” screws per piece to secure. Complete front and rear pieces.

Flush

40. Locate Part P - Roof Ridge Boards - 2” x 5 1/2” x 59 1/4”. There are 2 pieces that need to be

fastened together. Aligning dado cuts and attach with 6 - 2” screws per side.

dado cuts aligned

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41. Before installing completed Ridge Board, note that dado cut is off center. Orientate Ridge Board with

high side to top before lifting. See illustration above.

High Side

42. Drop Ridge Board into King Stud notch. Dado cut of Ridge Board should line up with dado cut of

Rafters. From outside, Ridge Board ends should be flush with outside of Rafters. King Stud / Gable Support
Frame may need to re-positioned in order to accommodate the Ridge Board correctly. If so, undo tacked in
screws and position to fit. Complete securing using 6 - 2” in Support and 2 - 3” screws in King Stud. Secure
Rafters to Ridge Board by angle screwing from Rafter into Ridge Board as shown above with 2 - 3” screws
per Rafter.

Dado cuts line up

Notch

Flush

angle 3”
screw

43. Install remaining Part W - Side Polygal Windows - 21” wide. Position as per Step 24-25.

Correctly orientate Polygal Windows as per instructions on the Window’s protective sheathing.

King Stud/ Support may
need to be re-positioned.

Make sure Support
does not block
Roof Window from
sliding up dado cut.

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44. Once all Side Windows are installed. Caulk Window / Wall Top Cap seam. Work around the

entire Greenhouse. Gaps in Wall Top Caps can also be caulked at this time. No need to caulk sides
or top at this time.

45. Locate Part U - Roof Rafters - 3 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 50 3/4” and

Rafter Template Spacer - 20 3/16”. With Spacer aligned tight

against outside Rafter, position Rafter so dado cut of Ridge Board is
aligned with gap in Rafter and tight against 2x3 edge of Rafter. Angle
Screw to Ridge Board with 2 - 3” Screws. At bottom, align with
Spacer. Rafter end should sit flush with outside of Side Post. Screw
Rafter to Side Top Plate Support with 2 - 3” screws.

Rafter Template Spacer - 20 3/16”.

Align dado
cuts with gap
in Rafter.

2 - 3”
Screws

Flush

Spacer tight against Outside Rafter
Spacer tight against 2x3.

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46. Install second Part U - Roof Rafter using Rafter Template Spacer. Align Spacer tight against

Rafter’s 2x3 edge. Position Rafter so dado cut of Ridge Board is aligned with gap in Rafter and tight
against 2x3 edge of new Rafter. Attach as per Step 45.

47. Install Rafters as illustrated above and to the

right as per Steps 45 & 46.

48. Confirm Rafter locations using Part V (Inside Vent Framing Support) . Slide Vent

Framing Support up Rafters and adjust if necessary.

Part V - Inside Vent
Framing Support

Part V - Inside Vent
Framing Support

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49. Standing on a ladder from the inside, position and

attach Part Z - Vent Hinged Window to Ridge Board.

50. Prior to attaching, confirm Window can move up and down freely and is centered evenly on

Rafters. When satisfied with location, attach Vent Hinged Window to Ridge Board with 3 - 3/4” black
screws per hinge.

51. Locate Part X - Roof Polygal Windows -

21 ” wide x 51” long. Peel protective plastic layer off

first sheet noting correct side out. Fit Window in dado
of Outside Rafter and gap of inside Rafter as shown
above.

Middle Rafter

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52. Slide Roof Window up dado cut and gap of Rafters until it slides completely into dado cut of

Ridge Board.

Dado cut of Ridge Board

53. With Window in position, use 2 - 1 1/2” finishing nails to secure. Window should be slightly

recessed or flush from end of Rafter and back approximately 1/4” from end of Outside Rafter.
Standing on ladder from inside the Greenhouse, caulk the Ridge Board / Window Seam.

Caulk seam

1 1/2” finishing nails

54. Install additional Roof Polygal Window as shown above following Steps 51-53.

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55. Before installing remaining Roof Windows, attach

Part KK - Top Ridge Caps - 1” x 5 1/2” x 47 5/8” to

top of Ridge Board. On a ladder, position 1 Cap evenly
on Ridge Board and flush with the outside. Attach with
3 - 3” screws as illustrated above. Attach 2nd Cap.
Work from the inside on a step ladder to attach.

Even with end
of Ridge Board.

56. Install remaining Roof Polygal Windows as per Steps 51-53.

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Inside Vent
Framing Support

58. Locate Heat Activated Hinge. Heat Activated Hinge will require a basic assembly. Follow

Manufacturer’s directions. Attach with Manufacturer’s Hardware supplied. Phillips Head Driver will be
required. To install, open Window from the inside. Hinged Window will be marked for correct location

for Hinge. Attach Hinge Flant to Framing Support and Window Frame as illustrated above.

Marked

Important- Heat Activated Hinge will open only after the Greenhouse reached an inside temperature of
approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure Hinged Windows open easily and do not stick. We
recommend purchasing a thermometer once the Greenhouse is complete. Please monitor Heat Activated
Hinge to confirm it opens and is functioning correctly.

Lift Window
Open

Expert Advice

Place Heat Hinge in fridge for

an hour before installation.

Piston rod must be in closed

position prior to installing.

Support may neend to be adjusted so
hinge flange in Step 58 sits correctly.

57. Locate and attach Part V - Inside Vent

Framing Supports - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 49” with

6 - 2” screws. Position parallel with Hinged
Window. Before attaching, See Step 58 first.
Positon support so hinge positions correctly.

Flange

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59. Locate Part Y - Small Roof Polygal Windows - 21” wide x 24 1/2” long. Peel protective

plastic layer off noting correct side out. Fit Window in Rafter gaps and attach as per Step 53.
Caulking not required. Complete all Small Roof Windows.

60. Locate Part CC & CCC - Vertical and Horizontal

Door Filler Trim - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 33” & 87 1/4” long.

Position 3/4” Vertical Filler Trim on Doorway Framing and
attach with 6 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. There are two pieces.

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61. Position 3/4” Thick Horizontal Filler Trim above Doorway and attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails.

62. Locate Part DD & EE - Vertical & Horizontal and Vertical Door Trim - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 38” & 84 1/4”.

Position 1/2” Thick Horizontal Trim over Horizontal Filler Trim and attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails.
Position 1/2” Thick Vertical Trims over Filler Trims and attach with 6 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece.

63. Locate Part AA - Bottom Dutch Door - 32 1/2” x 35 1/2”, 2 - Black Butt Hinges and

12 - 2” Black Screws. On ground, attach Hinges to Door first using 2” Black Screws. Align/shim Door

and attach to Door Trim with 2” Black Screws. Confirm Door swings correctly before attaching all screws.

Align Door and
Wall Caps.

Butt Hinge

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64. Locate Part BB - Top Dutch Door - 32 1/2” x 47”, 2 - Black Butt Hinges and

12 - 2” Black Screws. On ground, attach Hinges to Door first using 2” Black Screws. Align/shim 1/4”

from Bottom Door and attach to Door Trim with 2” Black Screws. Confirm Door swings correctly before
attaching all screws.

1/4” Gap

65. Attach Door Handle and Exterior Black Barrel Bolt

to door. Handle is positioned on top door; Barrel Bolt on
bottom door. Attach Black Barrel Bolt as illustrated to the left
with 3/4” Black Screws.
Note;
Female part of Barrel Bolt is positioned higher than male.
Do a dry run first to position Barrel Bolt correctly before
attaching.

66. Attach Interior Silver Barrel

Bolt to inside of door as illustrated

to the left. Use 3/4” silver screws
to secure. Bolt is used to connect
Top and Bottom Doors.

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67. Locate Parts FF & GG - Outside Post Trim Narrow- 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 34 7/8” and Outside Post

Trim Wide - 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 34 7/8”. Position with Wide Trim capping the side when looking at the front.

Align Trims so flush under Wall Top Caps and attach with 4 - 1 1/4” finishing nails per piece.

Wide

Narrow

68. Complete remaining Outside Post Narrow and Wide Trims.

69. Locate Part HH -Vertical Wall

Trim - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 34 7/8”. Position

underneath Top Wall Cap where Walls
attach to Posts. Center and attach with
4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece.

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70. Locate Part II - Corner Post Trim - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 5”. Position around each Outside Corner

Post. Attach with 2 - 2” finishing nails per piece.

71. Locate Part LL - Side Soffits - 1/2” x 4” x 19 1/2”(4) & 19 1/8”(4). Position underneath Roof

Window and between Outside and Side Post. Orientate Soffit with rough face out and lap siding down
and to the inside to cap Side Window. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” nails. Finish all corner Soffits now.

19 1/2” long

72. Position 19 1/8” Soffits underneath

remaining Roof Window and attach as per

Step 71.

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73. Locate Part JJ - Detail Caps - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 10”. Position to

cover Post and Rafter connection. Attach with 4 - 2” finishing nails per
piece. In the Front and Rear, attach Cap to cover Rafter/Ridge Board
connection. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails.

74. Locate Parts MM and NN - Potting Shelves - 16” x 43 3/4” and Potting Shelf Supports -

1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 20 1/2”. With helper holding Shelf just under the Top Wall Cap, screw to wall from

underneath with 3 - 3” screws as shown above.

75. Position two Potting Shelf Supports against Post and under Shelf framing. Level Shelf and

attach each Support with 2 - 3” screws. Add and attach second Shelving and Supports for side.

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Completed 8x8 Greenhouse

Note; Our Greenhouse is shipped as an unfinished

product. If exposed to the elements, the western
red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery-gray
color. If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking
closer to the original color, we suggest that you
treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain.
You may also wish to paint rather than stain. In
both cases we recommend that you consult with a
paint and stain dealer in your area for their
recommendations.

76. Complete all Shelving and Supports!