
IDE
Handi-Mate
TM
Shed
TYPE HM3
HMGSHM3AZ HMGSHM3ME HMGSHM3RG
FREE
INSTALLATION VIDEO
ON THE WEB AT
www.stratco.com.au

1
BEFORE YOU START
TOOLS REQUIRED
COMPONENTS
Prior to installation, it is important that you contact your local government authority to determine if building
approval is required.
To ensure that the installation and erection of your Stratco Handi-Mate
TM
Shed proceeds smoothly you
should confirm that all the components and materials listed on the delivery documentation and in this
installation guide have been supplied. Carefully read this brochure to familiarise yourself with all the steps
involved, and ensure that you have the correct tools and equipment for the job. A free installation video is
on the web at www.stratco.com.au under the Garden Shed section.
NOTE: Use heavy gloves when handling steel sheeting and flashings and never attempt to install a shed in
windy conditions.
x2
x3 x2
SSPHMWSCNR1900## - WALL SHEET CORNER
SSPHMWS1900## - WALL SHEET
SSPHMRS1090AZ - ROOF SHEET
x4

SSPHMSW1900## - SPLIT WALL SHEET
SSPHMSD1900## - SPLIT DOOR SHEET
HMDCTO1090GA - DOOR CHANNEL TOP
HMDCBO1090GA - DOOR CHANNEL BOTTOM
HMDCVE1900GA - DOOR CHANNEL VERTICAL
HMDJ1900GA - DOOR JAMB
x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x2
! !
! !

TEK1016## only
on colour sheds
HMRC795GA - RIDGE CAP
HMRB750GA - RIDGE BEAM
HMBCL1090## BARGE CAP L/HAND
HMBCR1090## BARGE CAP R/HAND
HMDSBO1010GA - DOOR SHROUD BOTTOM
HMBS2047GA - FRONT RAIL BARGE SUPPORT
HMSR2100GA - SLIDING RAIL BRACKET
HMBR2100GA - BOTTOM RAMP CHANNEL
HMRRBO2047GA - DOOR RUNNER RAIL
HMWC2100GA - WALL CHANNEL
HMWC700GA - WALL CHANNEL
HMAP##
HMCBGA
HMDMGA
HMDLGA
HMSS
HMDT
RIV4-3##
WTK1016WTK1022
TEKNNW1016
TEK1016##
TEK1016
HMDW
HMNN6
HMTH
x1
x2
x1
x8
x1
x2 x2
x2
x1
x1x1
x1
x1
x1 x1 x2x4
x2

2.21
2.00
0.85
2.16 0.83
4
SITE AND ASSEMBLY PREPARATION
Preventing Wind Uplift
All Stratco Handi-MateTM Sheds must be securely bolted to a permanent concrete base with sufficient
masonry anchors to prevent wind uplift. It is particularly important that masonry anchors are placed
within all four corner brackets of the Handi-Mate
TM
Shed. Further anchors and mounting brackets are
also used to fix the Hand-Mate Garden Shed to the permanent concrete base according to shed size. The
mounting brackets are to be evenly spaced along the length of the wall.
Stratco Handi-Mate
TM
mounting bracket kits can be purchased at Stratco Home Improvement Stores.
Concrete Floor
Option 1 - Before building the shed, pour a base that is larger than the area by at least 200mm in each
direction. The base should be poured so the concrete that will be outside the shed floor area slopes away
from the shed to help prevent water from entering the shed.
Option 2 - Substantial concrete squares may be used at each anchor location as an alternative to a
complete concrete floor.
Important Notes
It is essential to clear and level the site prior to assembling your Stratco Handi-MateTM Shed.
Before starting to build the shed, please refer to the previous pages of this guide for a list of recommended
shed assembly tools and shed components.
Also note there are different types and colour screws. Ensure that the right type and colour screw is
being used at each location.
It is recommended to not walk on the roof. Should the roof need to be traversed, weight shall be kept
to the ridge support beam. Wear flat, rubber soled shoes and walk flat footed, spreading your weight as
close to the peak of HMRC795GA as possible.

3
4
!
SSPHMSD1900##
SSPHMWS1900##
HMDCBO1090GA
HMDCVE1900GA
ENSURE PRE-PUNCHED HOLES LINE UP IN ALL 4 CORNERS
!
!
!
!

7
5
6
DRILL Ø12mm HOLE
WTK1016
1. FIX OUTSIDE CORNERS.
2. CHECK SQUARE.
3. FIX INSIDE CORNERS & HMDMGA.
4. FLIP & FIX ON FRONT SIDE.
55mm
45mm
30mm

!
TEKNNW1016
x4
1
2
1
1
2
2
POSITION THE WALL SHEETS SO
THE SCREWS ARE DRIVEN INTO THE
CENTRE OF THE PEAK.
!
TEKNNW1016
TEKNNW1016
POSITION THE WALL SHEETS SO THE SCREWS
ARE DRIVEN INTO THE CENTRE OF THE PEAK
FOR ALL SCREWS.

FRONT WALL ASSEMBLY
SSPHMWSCNR1900##
SSPHMSW1900##
!
HMSR2100GA
HMBR2100GA
HMDJ1900GA
1
TEKNNW1016
x2
POSITION THE WALL SHEETS SO
THE SCREWS ARE DRIVEN INTO THE
CENTRE OF THE PEAK.
1
1
2

11
3
4
15
0
m
m
!
TEKNNW1016
HMDJ1900GA
HMDJ1900GA
POSITION THE WALL SHEETS SO THE SCREWS
ARE DRIVEN INTO THE CENTRE OF THE PEAK.

SHED ASSEMBLY
REPEAT PROCESS FOR THIRD WALL
HMCBGA
TEKNNW1016
1
2
!
ENSURE PRE-PUNCHED
HOLES IN HMCBGA AND
WALL PANELS ARE ALIGNED.

2
3
HMDSBO1010GA
TEKNNW1016
1
USE HMDSBO1010GA AS SPACER
TEMPLATE BETWEEN HMDJ1900GA.
DO NOT FIX.
!

!
FIX TO GROUND
WITH DYNABOLT
ONCE SQUARE
CHECK DIAGONALS FOR SQUARE
1005mm
HMRB750GA
175mm IN FROM BACK EDGE OF
HMRC795GA THEN CONTINUE
WITH 400mm SPACINGS
1
2
3
TEK1016
HMRC795GA

8
17
FIXING LOCATIONS FOR ALL SSPHMRS1090AZ
ALL FIXINGS TEK1016
3
4
TURN UP VALLEYS ON SHEET TO
ENCOURAGE WATER TO FLOW
TOWARDS WALLS
0mm
1
2
3.1
4.1
3.2
4.2
3.3
4.3

SECURE THE SHED
MAINTENANCE
The installer is responsible for ensuring the slab or concrete
squares are sufficient to support the shed and sustain wind
loading. Do not directly anchor your shed to pavers.
Your Stratco Handi-Mate
TM
Shed will maintain its good looks for
even longer with a simple wash and wipe down. Cleaning should
be performed as often as is required to remove any dirt, salt and
pollutants.
Stratco Handi-Mate
TM
Sheds are produced from the highest quality
materials and will provide many years of service. Refer to the
‘Selection Use and Maintenance’ brochure for more information
on how to get the best out of your product.
www.stratco.com.au
ONTACT
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