Assembly Guide - Alpine log cabin

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1 Assembly Guide - Alpine log cabin Please read your Instructions thoroughly and please retain for future reference Build within 1 month of receiving product Georgian Covers Full Boarded doors, Modern and Georgian style doors and windows Full Boarded Modern Georgian Offset Doors Pictured (Modern style and Full Boarded doors also covered) Modern Central Doors Pictured (Georgian style and Full Boarded doors also covered) Claddings Covered - 19mm/28mm/35mm/44mm 19mm 28mm 35mm 44mm Before You Start TECH DETAILS 1) Reacquaint yourself with the parts on the Tech Document. 2) Read the instructions thoroughly and then re-read if necessary. 3) Group all boards by Walls/Floor/Roof together first to make assembly easier. Ensure all parts are there before assembly. Treatment 4) We recommend painting boards inc. tongues before building to get the best coverage. V Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only.

2 PAGE 01 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES GARDEN BUILDINGS: THESE PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC AND OUTDOOR USE ONLY. ALWAYS BE ON THE SAFE SIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS - This building should be constructed by at least two adults. - Do not use this product if it has been modified or damaged. - Allow adequate time to complete construction. If you hit any snags, take a break, keep calm, and seek additional help if necessary. - Make sure that there is adequate space around the construction site to enable access to all sides of the building during construction. - Do not attempt to construct the building in strong winds or poor weather conditions. - Make sure that any ladders used during construction are in a good condition and that all tools are in good working order. - The building is not completely stable until construction is complete and the roof of this building is not intended to support significant weight. Do not climb on the roof. - Keep bags, nails and fixings out of the reach of children. Due to the nature of wooden panel products please watch out for the following minor blemishes: - Protruding nails = hammer in the nails so that they are flush with the wood s surface. - Splintered wood = smooth down with sandpaper. - Loose or dead knots = use a non-toxic wood glue to secure. - Wear protective gloves and robust clothes during construction. - Make sure that any paint or preservative that you use is non-toxic and complies with EN71 regulations. - Perform periodical checks throughout the life of the building to ensure that the original condition is maintained. - Construct your building within a month of delivery to reduce the chances of the panels / boards warping. AFTER MARKET MODIFICATION - We do not recommend modifying this product. However, customers do enjoy modifying their buildings with their own specific needs in mind as our products allow for a wide range of uses. - If you modify this product for your own personal requirements you are doing so at your own risk. - Customers who modify their buildings should make sure to do so safely and so that they do not affect the integrity of the structure. - If you are thinking of modifying this building be aware that any modifications invalidate your warranty and may affect your consumer rights. MAINTENANCE - If there is any cause for concern or any other problems are found on or after delivery, such as damaged parts DO NOT BUILD, please contact the customer Support Centre - wwwgardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/help for further advice and resolution and stop all use before assembly until issues are resolved. - IMPORTANT: Throughout the life of the building please conduct checks to ensure the original condition is maintained. - It is advised that the building is checked over prior to use each and every time. - Please check the structural integrity of the building. - Ensure the hinges of the door(s) are still in good working order regularly. - Check the whole of the building for splintering. If this occurs please sand down the problem area and re-treat. building - Please ensure that any cracks that should appear in the product are not situated on any joints. - Cleaning of the building on a regular basis is advised to increase longevity. PRODUCT WARRANTY - Products are built to the highest quality standards and should provide a fantastic addition to your garden for years to come, this of course being subject to reasonable use, care and transportation. - If in doubt about the product s limitations please read and understand all of the instructions and guidance notes. If necessary please contact the retailer that the item was purchased from. - Please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased from for warranty and guarantee information. - PLEASE NOTE: The warranty does not extend to damage caused by post-purchase transportation, careless handling or - Treat your building annually with a quality timber treatment to comply with the buildings warranty. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Thank you for purchasing this building. We hope you will be delighted with your new building for many years to come. These instructions have been written as a guide to assembling this building and will provide you with an overview of the process of constructing this building. There are a number of considerations to be thought of before constructing the building and how to maintain your building upon completion. This section is also aimed at ensuring you are aware of considerations such as: location for construction, treatment of the building and construction information. PLASTIC GLAZING: The glazing is generally bound with a holding band and may look like one thick piece when delivered. It REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM FROM ALL GLAZING BEFORE USE. The glazing is safer to use than glass and is an economic solution for garden building use, but must be installed correctly, carefully and safely. The glazing on all the garden buildings does not make the windows water tight and we suggest using a silicon sealant to improve water resistance around the edges of the glazing. DOUBLE GLAZING: Double Glazed buildings will be pre-glazed and ready to hang. Please be careful handling the doors and windows. Store in a safe place until the cabin is erect. Fix the doors and windows using the Door and Window Assembly Instructions. DOORS & WINDOWS: the doors and windows before requesting a copy from the retailer from which you purchased the building. BUILDING LOCATION & CONSTRUCTION: It is very important that a solid and level foundation is prepared to ensure the building will be level and square. This will building will only occur on completion of the construction process. We recommend that you construct your building within 1 month of delivery as the timber may begin to warp. TREATMENT: Treating the product when assembled is essential to ensure the building will not deteriorate. We IMPORTANT NOTICE: The natural moisture content of wood will change according to season. We recommend WOOD CHARACTERISTICS: Wood is a natural material, which means that no two boards on your building will be identical and will expand and contract due to moisture levels. This natural affect of expansion and contraction is inevitable and is compensated for by the tongue and groove buildings. The timber in overlap buildings may warp and twist over time, which is a natural process. The timber may crack naturally over time, but will not affect the structural integrity of the building provided it has been assembled as advised. Keep pannels and your building away from extreme temperatures and away from trees, fences and other high moisture containing elements to reduce and help prevent warping. TOOLS REQUIRED: - Drill with 4.5, 3 and 2mm drill bit / Hammer / Spirit Level / Measuring Tape / Screwdriver (Phillips) / Stanley Knife / Wood Saw / Step Ladder. PLEASE NOTE: You are advised to pilot drill all screw holes and ensure all screwheads are countersunk. CUSTOMER SERVICE: If there are any queries regarding the building construction or aftercare please contact the supplier of the building who will do their upmost to ensure customer satisfaction. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES: - No one should use the equipment until properly assembled. - Read the instructions thoroughly a couple of times before attempting each section of the build. - Take your time, do not panic. - Construct your building within one month of delivery to stop parts warping / bowing.

3 PAGE 02 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST: Level Base: maintaining the building. Seal The Windows: Use a silicone sealant on the inside and outside of the windows as soon as possible after assembly is a strong way of sealing the windows. Annually Treat The Building: Treat your building after construction with a good quality water resistant treatment. Repeat this process annually inside and out. The Building Must Not Be In Contact With Anything: Overhanging hedges or trees must be cut back regularly as a branch may Regularly Check / Replace Damaged Felt: Check the felt regularly. Any damaged felt must be replaced with a new piece of high grade mineral felt. STORAGE/ASSEMBLY We Recomend that the building is assembled within 1 month of recieving the building. STORAGE - The timber pack must be kept raised moisture, failure to do so may cause additional warping and damage. ASSEMBLY TIP - Lay all the timbers in the groups of the walls. This means during assembly you can walk around simply adding the next board. This will save no end of time. Examine The Base Regularly: Your base may subside, which will make your building twist as it moves and the doors may drop so checking this is not happening regularly. Lubrication: Use a suitable oil to lubricated all moving parts, such as hinges, for continued propper use. Monitor Timber Movement: Check the timber movement and release the vertical strips as shown in the maintainance section. BUILDING A BASE When thinking about where the building and base are going to be constructed ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual treatment. This building should be situated at least 2m away from any structures or obstructions (such as fences, buildings, trees etc). CONCRETE BASE 75 mm of Concrete laid on top of 75mm of hardcore. Concrete 75mm deep Hardcore 75mm deep FLAG STONES Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand. Flag Stones Sharp Sand 50mm deep All garden buildings must be built on

4 e l p m i S Tips and Tricks BILLYOH Useful steps for easy maintanence and repairs Wood is a natural material and so any sap, bark or knots make up the rustic apearance of your garden building. 1 Tree Sap! K O This naturally occurs in wood and may be present in some of the boards. 4 Warped Purlins! K O This can be nailed flat when building and won t affect the final construction. 2 Bark! K O The marks left from bark can be filled using wood filler and sanded smooth. 5 3 Knots in Bearers! K O Knots in bearers are fine to be used with the building as they are unseen. Chips! K O Chips only on one side can be hidden by flipping boards over on Log Cabin roof and floors. tra x E For Keep your building looking its best for longer p Hel V

5 Simple Tips and Tricks BILLYOH Useful steps for easy maintanence and repairs Simple DIY tricks to make easy repairs and maintain your building for years to come Chips in Tongue Cuts in Groove Marks on Boards OK! These chips will be hidden when the boards are slotted together. OK! These cuts can be hidden on floors and roofs by flipping over the board. OK! These marks can be hidden on floors and roofs by flipping over the board. Cuts in Tongue 4 5 OK! These are hidden when the boards are slotted together. Rough Edges OK! Sandpaper can be used to quickly smooth off any rough edges and lighten the colour. For Extra Help Keep your building looking its best for longer

6 PAGE 05 These instructions are to be used alongside the technical details supplied, which include all of the measurements specific to your building. 1. : These instructions are used to construct any traditional style log cabin as the principals for each building are the same. Central Door style This includes the offset door and the central door style building. The length of the front boards will vary according to your building style. 1. : You can choose whether you want the door on the left or the right of the building. You will need to swap over the front boards to get the door in the different position. The instructions only show one variation and you will need to adapt using the Technical Details. 1. and D: These diagrams show the buildings with a 2.0m and 2.5m deep floors. The measurements don t include building onerhang. The larger sizes are shown on the next page. If your building size is shown, continue reading then skip to page 5. If your building floor size is not shown, skip to the next page. The bearers are used at the front and back of the floor. The 38PT bearers are equally spaced between the end bearers. The picture shows the depth of the building and the position of the outer bearers () The diagram above the table shows the two sizes of bearers - 38PT and. The table shows the number of bearers used for your building width. The larger buildings (with over 3.0m deep floors) require additional bearers to support the larger floor area. Please note: Picture shows Modern style doors and windows only. Georgian buildings use the same principal. 2.0m Deep Floor Not including Overhang BS (Outer Bearer Distance) 19mm walls = BS 1772mm 28mm walls = BS 1790mm 35mm walls = BS 1804mm 44mm walls = BS 1822mm = = Roof Overhang 38PT 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.5m Offset Front style (38mm x 38mm) (38mmx75mm) 38PT The Offset Front style can be flipped around to have the doors and windows in a different position 2.5m Deep Floor Not including Overhang BS (Outer Bearer Distance) 19mm walls = BS 2372mm 28mm walls = BS 2390mm 35mm walls = BS 2404mm 44mm walls = BS 2422mm = = Roof Overhang 38PT 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.5m (38mm x 38mm) (38mmx75mm) 38PT

7 PAGE : This diagram shows the building with a 3.0m deep floor. The picture shows the depth of the floor and the position of the outer bearers (). The bearers are used at the front and back of the floor. The diagram above the table shows the two sizes of bearers - 38PT and. The table shows the number of bearers used for your floor depth. The larger buildings (with a floor over 3.0m deep) require additional bearers to support the larger floor area. 2., C and D: The diagrams show buildings with, 4.0m and 4.5m deep floors. The measurements don t include the buildings overhang. The bearers are used at the front, back and the middle of the building. These are the larger buildings (over 3.0m deep) and require additional bearers to support the larger floor that is made up of 2 sections. The picture shows the depth of the floor and the position of the outer and central bearers (). The table shows the number of bearers used for your building floor. These are the larger floors (over 3.0m deep) and require additional bearers to support the larger floor area. Please refer to the table shown to identify the number of floor bearers your building requires. Once you have chosen your building size from the diagrams continue onto the next assembly stage. 3.0m Deep Floor Not including Overhang BS (Outer Bearer Distance) = = Roof Overhang 19mm walls = BS 2872mm 28mm walls = BS 2690mm 35mm walls = BS 2704mm 44mm walls = BS 2722mm 4.0m Deep Floor Not including Overhang BS (Outer Bearer Distance) 19mm walls = BS 3872mm 28mm walls = BS 3890mm 35mm walls = BS 3904mm 44mm walls = BS 3922mm = = Roof Overhang 38PT 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.5m (38mm x 38mm) (38mmx75mm) 38PT 38PT (38mm x 38mm) (38mmx75mm) 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.5m 38PT Deep Floor Not including Overhang BS (Outer Bearer Distance) 19mm walls = BS 3272mm 28mm walls = BS 3290mm 35mm walls = BS 3304mm 44mm walls = BS 3322mm 4.5m Deep Floor Not including Overhang BS (Outer Bearer Distance) = = Roof Overhang 19mm walls = BS 4172mm 28mm walls = BS 4190mm 35mm walls = BS 4204mm 44mm walls = BS 4222mm = = Roof Overhang 38PT (38mm x 38mm) 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.5m 38PT (38mm x 38mm) 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.5m (38mmx75mm) 38PT (38mmx75mm) 38PT

8 PAGE 07 IMPORTANT - A level concrete base is laid ensuring that the surface for erecting the building on is completely level. Refer to the building plans for the size of the foundation area required. It is crucial that the base is level before construction commences as any deviance may cause errors in the build. Back Back 38PT 3. : Part Required - - (see technical details for dimensions) Lay the wider outer floor bearers on your base. They must be spaced to allow the side wall to sit across them with space for the back wall on each side. Larger buildings will have a central bearer. Buildings over 3.0m wide will have 2 central bearers. Under x2 Front Over x4 38PT Under Front Over 3. : Part Required - 38PT - (see technical details for dimensions) Lay the 38PT floor bearers between the bearers ensuring they are all spaced equally. Front View 44mm Style C Back 3. : Part Required - Board Style C - (see technical details for dimensions) Place the first wall boards (Style C) across all of the floor bearers and fix in place with screws. Ensure there is 44mm space at each end. Left View Align Notch with Left View 3. : Parts Required - Board - (see technical details for dimensions) Place the back wall board () across the back ends of the side starter boards and fix in place with screws. Ensure the notches are interlocked and that the boards are at 90 degrees. Left View Style C Front View Style C Left View

9 PAGE : Part Required - Boards - (see technical Lay the boards at the front ends of the building so that the notches are interlocked. This is the stage where you can decide which side you would like to have your door (offset door style only). You can flip around the front boards to change the position of the door. 4. : Part Required - Door Threshold (DT) - (see technical Fit the door threshold (DT) in between the front boards so that is it resting on the floor bearer and fix with screws. Use the 11mm thick Door Threshold if you have 11mm floor boards. Use the 19mm thick Door Threshold if you have 19mm floor boards. Front DT 11mm Floor 19mm Floor Front H11mm x L1616mm H19mm x L1616mm 4. : Part Required - Board and E - (see technical Build up the sides of the cabin in this order; Side Wall Boards (), and then Front and Back Boards (Styles E and F). 4. : Use a piece of packing wood and a mallet to knock the boards together as sometimes they need a little force to make them fit tightly. Place the packing wood (hammering block) on the tongue of the board to be struck. This should protect the tongue of the board. Front

10 PAGE : If your building s floor is larger than 3.0m deep then it will have two lines of floor boards. The central bearer is used to support where the two floors meet. 5. : Part Required - Boards Style D - (see technical details for dimensions) Place the floor boards across the floor bearers and fix them together using N40 nails. Fix each board with two nails for each bearer. The number of nails required will vary on the number of bearers (image shown is of building with 8 bearers). 5. : Part Required - Boards and F- (see technical Continue building the Back Wall in the same manner as before, using the image in 4. as a guide. Please ensure the correct boards are used as detailed in the Technical Documents supplied. 2.0m/2.5m/3.0m Buildings /4.0m/4.5m/5.0m/5.5m Buildings 19mm Building = 19mm 28mm Building = 28mm 35mm Building = 35mm 44mm Building = 44mm Floor Boards Floor Boards Left Side N40 N40 N40 N40 Style D N40 N40 N40 N40 Style D Front At this stage you also can decide which side you would like to have your windows. You can flip around the side boards to change the position of the window. WF1 5. : Part Required - WF1 - Window Frame - (see technical Slot the pre-assembled window frames onto the building. The number of windows will vary depending on the style of your building. Make sure the frames are fitted tightly to the wall boards they rest against and fix the frames to the boards they sit upon using 50mm screws () from the inside. Also ensure all of the Packing Spacers are removed from the top, bottom and sides of the frame. Remove Packing Spacer Remove from the top, bottom and sides of the frame

11 PAGE : Part Required - Boards Style D - (see technical Push up tight to the wall Fit the front wall boards that are between the window and door frame. 6. : Part Required - DDF (left frame) - (see technical Slot the left door frame onto the building. Make sure the frame is pushed up tightly to the wall boards it rests against and fix with screws. Use a spirit level to ensure it is perfectly vertical. 6. : Part Required - DDF (top frame) - (see technical Place the top door frame across the gap and push up tightly to the left frame. Ensure the top frame is resting on top of the left frame. You will need to hold the top frame in position for fitting the remaining right frame. There should be no gaps between the frame and the wall and ensure the top frame is perfectly level before screwing in place with crews. 6. : Part Required - DDF (right frame) - (see technical Style D Push up tightly to the wall so there is no gap DDF top frame Style D ensure the top frame is level use a spirit level to ensure the frame is vertical Ensure there is 1560mm distance between each door frame top 1560mm bottom 1560mm 90 degrees left side top view wall frame DDF right frame right side top view frame DDF left frame wall Slot the right door frame into position ensuring the distance between the frames is 1560mm. Slot in the top of the frame first then swing it down into place. There should be a gap between the wall and the frame. Gap

12 PAGE : Part Required - Gable Top - (see technical details for dimensions) Place the Gable Tops on top of the front and back walls, ensuring the notches are interlocked at each end. Fix the gable tops to the wall boards with screws at an angle at each end. Gable Top Gable Top No Overhang 393mm or 693mm Overhang 7. : The length of your purlins will depend on whether you have an overhang on your building. If you have an overhang your purlins will overhang by 393mm or 693mm. 7. : Part Required - Centre Purlin (CP) and Purlins (PU)- (see technical Fix Barge Boards to the Top Front and Back Walls Slot the Centre Purlin and Purlins into the notches in the Gable Tops. Ensure the overhang is equal on each side and fix them to the Gable Tops using screws for the Purlins and the Centre Purlin. For the Purlins angle the screws and fix at each end. PU CP PU Larger buildings may require 2 Barge Boards and need cutting to size BB 7. : Part Required - Barge Boards (BB) - (see technical Place the Barge Boards (BB) along the top of the front and back walls. The top of the Barge Board must be inline with the top of the Gable Top. Front View Left View Back Left View Front The Barge Boards will require cutting to size. If you have a large building you will require 2 Barge Boards for the front and 2 for the back walls. Front View Left View

13 PAGE : - Buildings Without Central Purlin Only Part Required - Roof Chop Block (RCB) - (found in Gable Pack) Place a Roof Chop Block (RCB) in the centre of the roof between the top two Purlins (PU) and fix in place with screws through each Purlin. Next place the remaining Roof Chop Blocks so that they all are the same distance apart (see diagram) and fix in place with screws. 8. : Part Required - Board Style D - (see technical details for dimensions) Buildings Without Central Purlin Only PU PU A A A A Side View RCB RB RB RB N30 Style D A gap is required for board movement Fix two of the Roof Boards over the top of the purlins and fix in place with 30mm screws (). Ensure they meet over the Centre Purlin. PU RCB PU B Distance A must be the same 8. : Part Required - Board Style D - (see technical details for dimensions) Continue slotting the roof boards along one side of the roof. Fix each board in turn to the purlins below in the same manner as the first roof board shown in Figure B. 8. : Part Required - Board Style D - (see technical details for dimensions) The screws near the edge screw into the Barge Boards (BB) Slot the Roof Boards and the last to the other side of the roof. Fix each board in turn to the purlins below in the same manner in Figure C.

14 PAGE : The number of Barge Boards your building requires will depend on its overall size. The smaller buildings only require 2 Barge Boards but the larger buildings require 4. Please refer to the diagram. 2.0m/2.5m/3.0m /4.0m/4.5m 5.0m/5.5m 9. : Part Required - Barge Boards (BB) - (see technical Position the Barge Boards on the underside of the constructed roof boards and fix them from above using screws (1 screw per Roof Board). 9. and D: Roof Felt Option Only 2 Barge Boards 4 Barge Boards The Barge Boards may require cutting to length There are a different number of Mineral Felt (MF) strips for each size of building (shown in the table). Larger buildings require more strips of felt to be cut from the rolls provided. The positions of the Mineral Felt (MF) is shown for each depth of building. Please apply the correct number of strips. When laying Felt, use the following order: 1st, 2nd, 3rd MF3, 4th MF4. The Mineral Felt (MF) must overlap the piece below by at least 100mm. This allows rain to flow over the joins, preventing water damage to your building.. At least 100mm Overlap Roof Felt Covering Only Water Flow 3 Felt Strips Shown (2.0m) MF3 4 Felt Strips Shown (2.5m/3.0m) External Width 2.0m 2.5m 3.0m 4.0m 4.5m 5.0m 5.5m Number of Felt Strips Roof Felt Covering Only MF3 5 Felt Strips Shown (/4.0m/4.5m) MF3 MF4 6 Felt Strips Shown (5.0m) MF3 MF4 7 Felt Strips Shown (5.5m) MF3

15 PAGE : For Mineral Felt roof covering only Skip to the next page if you have purchased Shingles Part Required - Mineral Felt (MF) - (see technical The roll(s) of Mineral Felt (MF) will require cutting into lengths that are the length of the roof + 140mm to give a 70mm overhang to fold over the roof sides. Felt Cutting Stage The roll(s) of felt require cutting into multiple lengths 100mm 70mm Overhang 10. : Part Required - Mineral Felt (MF) - (see technical Lay one of the lengths on each one of the roof panels so they cover the lower section. Make sure the Mineral Felt overhangs (50-70mm) at the end and edge of the roof. Tack every 100mm. 10. : Part Required - Mineral Felt () x1 length - (see technical X X Length of roof + 140mm Take the third length of Mineral Felt () and lay it over the top of the lower left hand piece making sure it overlaps the lower piece and reaches over the top of the roof covering the gap between roof panels. Tack the Mineral Felt () to the roof in the same manner as Figure B. 10. : Part Required - Mineral Felt (MF3) x1 Length - (see technical Take the fourth length of Mineral Felt (MF3) and lay it over the top of the lower right hand piece making sure it overlaps the lower piece and reaches over the top of the roof and overlaps the top piece layed in Figure A. Tack the Mineral Felt (MF4) to the roof in the same manner as Figure A. Trim away any excess felt that the facias won t cover. MF3 MF3

16 PAGE : - For Roof Shingles Only 1. Take the roll of Mineral Felt (MF) and cut it in half length ways with a sharp knife. The felt will be used as a starter layer for the shingles to increase weather protection. 11. : Part Required - Mineral Felt () x2 strips - (see technical Take the first length of Mineral Felt () that has been cut in half lengthways, and lay it across the edge of the roof. Make sure it folds over the Eaves Purlin. Fix to the Roof Boards and Eaves Purlin with Felt Tacks as shown. Now repeat the process for the second Felt strip. These two strips of Felt are used as a starter layer for the Shingles to fit over. 11. : Part Required - Shingles (SH) and Shingles Instructions (found with pack) Use the Shingle Instructions from Step 6 onwards found on the Shingles Packaging to fit your Shingles to our recommended standard. From Step 6 - The first layer of Shingles goes over the Felt Starter Layer. The rest of the Shingles go over the Roof Boards. If you wish to follow the complete shingles guide to further upgrade the roof covering, you will require to purchase additional material, which is not supplied in the Shingles option purchased. 11. : For Shingles and Felt Roof Covering Part Required - Facia Boards (FB) and Finials (FI) Fit the Facia Boards (FB) and Finials (FI) as shown for both sides of the building. For Shingles Roof Covering Only Cut the full roll of felt in half length ways Only 1 roll of felt is used as a starter layer for the Shingles Use the Shingle Instructions that come with the packs. From Step 6. MF SH MF x 1 N30 100mm N30 N30 DD For Shingles and Felt Roof Covering FB DD 70mm Overhang FB N30 Pilot Drill Holes First

17 PAGE : Part Required - Cloaking Strip (CS) - (see technical Fit the Cloaking Strip (CS) where the roof and walls meet. Ensure the cloaking strip is cut to the correct length. Larger buildings will require 2 strips. You will be given the correct amount to cover, although cutting to size will be required. Once you have cut it to size, nail it to the wall using screws. 12. : Part Required - Framing (FR) - (see technical details for dimensions) IMPORTANT - The building needs time for the wall boards to settle into position under the weight of the roof. The framing (FR) must only be fitted loosely to allow the walls to settle in position. Fit the framing into each of the corners (and down the centre of the walls for 19mm boards), ensuring they fit under the cloaking strip shown in and fix with screws. (please refer to maintenance guide for further information) No Gaps Larger buildings may require 2 cloaking strips to span the whole length For 19mm Wall Buildings, the cloaking strip will need to be screwed at an angle CS 19mm Walls Screw direction 28mm, 35mm, 44mm Walls FR FR FR 12. : Part Required - Windows and Doors - (see door and window fixing instructions) Once you have fitted the window and door fixings, hang the doors and windows to their hinges. The hinges can be adjusted to close any gaps between them and their frames. 12. : Once you have complete the build, you are required to treat your building to ensure it fully protected from the elements. A range of wood treatment is available from our online store. IMPORTANT - Treating your cabin annually is required

18 FR-01 PAGE 17 Maintenance: 2 weeks after build & on-going - Due to the nature of timber and the Interlocking style the building will want to settle and move. Follow the stages for the explanation of timber movement and the prevention/solution of issues. 13. : After Build This image shows the corner of the building as assembled after the final stage. The back board (highlighted) is fixed to the framing so that causes the boards above to remain at that height. 13. : Timber Movement This image shows an over exaggerated image of possible timber movement. As you can see the back wall board (highlighted) has not moved, but the boards below have, due to the drying out of the boards and the weight settling. Back Wall Board Fixed to Framing Board Side Wall Held in Position by back wall board Back Wall Board Fixed to Framing Board FR-01 Side Wall Held in Position by back wall board This if left alone could cause a gap in the walls. There is a solution and way to prevent this happening (see Fig 13. C). The following rule generally applies: - Excessive dry conditions can cause board shrinkage - Excessive wet conditions can cause board expansion 13. : We suggest that removing all the vertical framing temporarily will allow the building to re-settle and find its natural level. This includes all items holding the vertical height (FR-01,FR-02, CT-01, CT-02, etc.) as well as any fixed cupboards etc. Simply by doing this the building will re-settle and close any gaps. 13. : Re-fix all the vertical framing to cover where the boards meet. In some instances the framing may require minimal trimming to fit. Checking the building regularly will ensure that this movement is minimal. SIDE & BACK WALL Settling back down removing the Gap Back Wall Board Fixed to Framing Board Side Wall Held in Position by back wall board We recommend checking and re-treating the building a couple of weeks after the build and bi annually, if there are particular dry or wet periods extra vigilance is always advised. Please contact our support team overleaf should you need reassurance or assistance. FR-01 FR-01