8FT X 8FT SHED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WWW.BENDASHED.COM
The following instructions are meant to instruct the individual on the typical construction of...
8FT X 8FT SHED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WWW.BENDASHED.COM
The following instructions are meant to instruct the individual on the typical construction of a 8 foot deep x 8 foot wide x 8 foot high shed or greenhouse utilizing the bend a shed’s bendable angled joists and T-bracket system. The instructions presented here is one example of the many different types of buildings that could be created using this system. Always check with your local building codes for size restrictions, if any exist, in your township/county. Typical limitations are 120 sq. Feet.
Tools for a safe and efficient build:
Two people willing to get their hands dirty Work gloves Safety glasses Hammer Hand saw (circular saw – even better) Phillips #2 screwdriver Clamps (quick clamps preferred) for holding the bracket to the wood during assembly Level Framing square Step ladder utility knife Wood pencil Tape measure Hand drill with a Philips head driver (may want to have a drill set handy too ) At least two feet clearance around the base of the structure
The basics : The basic bend a shed kit is composed of 6 angled joist brackets and 16 T-brackets which are used in conjunction with the proper wood selection to give you a best in class DIY (do-it-yourself) shed on the market. The brackets are designed to minimize the amount of material needed for the structure while increasing the overall stability and quality of your structure.
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8’ x 8’ Shed Building Instructions Bend-A-Shed www.bendashed.com
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THE FLOOR : A structure always starts with its location and foundation. There are many different methods used in creating a floor for your structure, if you choose to have one. Here, only two scenarios will be covered. You decide if you have something different or more elaborate in mind.
Our two suggested methods are either one to be placed on top of a concrete pad or one to be placed on top of a relatively level surface, whether it would be grass, stones or dirt. Both methods use pressure treated 2x4 for structure and 4x8 foot tongue in groove plywood as the floor. The minor differences can be seen below. Note: Our suggested flooring methods are to either be placed on top of a concrete pad, a wooden platform or a level surface, whether it be grass / stone or dirt. If wood makes contact with or close to the ground use pressure treated wood. Please contact us if you have additional questions or feedback. www.bendashed.com/contact.php
Flooring For Concrete Pad 8’X8’ Square outside Dimensions
Flooring For Level Ground/Support Boards 8’X8’ Square outside Dimensions
This floor shown in the instructions
Bend-A-Shed is periodically adding more designs on our web site. Please check for updates and general reference information. www.bendashed.com/contact.php
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Final Product: 8’ x 8’ shed with 2 - 2’-0” or 1 - 4’-0” door for a 48” door opening Note: Flooring is not included in these instructions
3’-5 1/8 ”
3 3/8 ”
1’-1 3/8 ”
4’-0”
Peak Panel 8’-0”
It is easier to tack this panel in place on the ground flush with the top of the 2x6 Rafters equal distance from the bottom at 6’-10”
2x4x 7’-1”
2x6x 7’-4 ¾ ”
equal
8’-0”
2x4x 6’-6 ¾ ”
2x4x 6’-6 ¾ ”
2x4x 6’-6 ¾ ”
4’-0“ - 4’ DOOR
2x4x 7’-1”
8’-0”
Front A-Frame
Front Door-Frame
Cut these members flush with the door frame after the shed is complete and attached to the floor Notch 1 ½ x 2”
Cut Cut
4’-0” - 2’ DOORS
equal 2x4x 6’-6 ¾ ”
6’-11 ¾ ”
2x6x 7’-4 ¾ ”
Ref 0’-11 ¾ ”
Inside Door Framing 4
1’-1 3/8”
3 3/8 ”
3’-5 1/8 ”
4’-0”
Peak Panel 8’-0” It is easier to tack this panel in place on the ground flush with the top of the 2x6 Rafters equal distance from the bottom at 6’-10”
2x6 x 7’-4 ¾ ” 2x6 x 7’-1”
Note: Building the Rear A-Frame on top of the Front A-Frame ensures that they are the same 3’-8 ½ ”
6’-11 ¾ ”
2x6 x 7’-4 ¾ ”
2x4x 7’-1”
Lateral Wall Supports
2x4 x 7’-1” 8’-0”
Rear A-Framing Note: Use 4 – 2x4’s to hold the A-Frame’s upright to hold in place to install the 2x6 lateral roof beams
8’-0” Flush With Floor
4’-2”
2x6 x 7’-9”
From Floor
Note: Repeat on opposite side
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2x6 x 8’ 2x6 x 7’-9 ”
2x4 x 7’-1 ” 2x4 x 7-9”
2x4 x 7’-9 ”
Roof Beam Supports Note: Now that lateral wall beams are in place and cross braces removed finish installing the final frame members Butt up against Angle Bracket
Flush
Plywood Roof Nailers
Final Frame 6
Siding 2’-10 ¾ ” x 8’ Siding
4’ x 8’ Siding
4’ x 8’ Siding
4’ x 8’ Siding
4 5/8”
Set siding and the top of the flashing 4-5/8” as shown or 1-1/8” below the top of the plywood
1 1/8”
Top of Plywood
Note: Make this edge flush with the top of the 2 x 6 so the siding is flush with the roof sheeting
2’ x 2’ 11 1/8 ” Siding
2’ x 4’ Siding
6 3/8”
1¾”
4’ x 8’ Siding Near Side & Far Side
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2’ x 8’ OSB Plywood
2’ x 8’ OSB Plywood
4’ x 8’ OSB Plywood
Note: Use excess siding to fill in behind roof trim here
4’ x 8’ OSB Plywood
Trim
1x6x 6’-0 1/4 ” Front & Back
1x4x 7’-5 7/8” Front and Back
1x4x 7’-5 ¼ ” 4 Corners
1x4x 6’-11 1/8” 1x4x 7’-8” 4 Corners
Note: All cuts are 90o except for the two detailed below 3 3/16 ”
2”
6’-0 ¼ ” 1x6x 6’-0 1/4 ” Near Side & Far Side ROOF
7’- 8” 1x4x 7’- 8” 4 Corners
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1’-6 ¾ “
Right 2’-0” Door
1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”
2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ” Siding
1x4x 6’-10 5/8”
Front 1¾“
1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”
2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ” Siding
2’-0” x 4’-0” Siding 1’-6 ¾ “
1x4x 1’- 3 ¾ ”
Front
1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”
1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”
1x6x 6’- 4 ¼ ”
2’-0” x 4’-0” Siding
1x4x 5-’11”
4½“
½“
5’-11“
Back Back
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1’-6 ¾ “
Left 2’-0” Door Door
1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”
2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ” Plywood
1x4x 6’-10 5/8”
1¾“
Front
1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”
2’-0” x 4’-0” Plywood 1’-6 ¾ “
1x4x 1’-3 ¾ ”
1x4x 6’-4 ½ ”
Front
1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”
1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”
1x4x 5-’11”
4½“
½“
5’-11“
Back Back
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1’-6 ¾ “
4’-0” Door
1x4x 3’-4 5/8” Top & Bottom
1x4x 3’-4 5/8”
1x4x 6’-10 5/8” 2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ” Siding 1x4x 3’-4 5/8”
1’-6 ¾ “
1¾“
Front
2’-0” x 4’-0” Siding
1x4x 3’-4 5/8 ”
2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ” Siding 1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”
1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”
1x4x 5-’11” 1x4x 3’-4 5/8 ” 4½“
½“
Back
5’-11“
2’-0” x 4’-0” Siding
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Hanging The Doors
Hinges will screw into these 2x4’s Note: Cut these boards out after the doors are installed (see page 7)
¼ “ Gap Top and Bottom All Doors
Note: Hanging the doors may be easier if they are screwed together and set in place as one unit. By placing a ¼ “ spacer on the bottom seal will locate the doors vertically. When centered drill and screw the strap hinges in place 12
Bill of Materials ITEM QUANTITY Bend-A-Shed Kit 1 2X4X8 ft Pressure Treated (floor) 8 4X8X3/4 Plywood Pressure Treated (floor) 2 2X4X8 ft (frame) 20 2X6X12 ft (frame) 2 2X6X8 ft (frame) 10 4x8x7/16 Redwood SmartSide (shed) 10 5/8 x 10 ft Galv Z Flashing (siding) 1x4x8 ft Trim (shed) 1x6x8 ft Trim (shed) ¾ Round Molding x 8 ft (trim) 4x8x7/16 OSD (roof)
4 12 1 4 3
4x8x7/16 Redwood SmartSide (2' door) Strap Hinge (2'-door) 1x4x8 ft Trim (2'-door) 1x4x12 ft Trim (2'-door) 1x6x8 ft Trim (2'-door) Strap Hinge (4'-door) 4x8x7/16 Redwood SmartSide (4' door) 1x4x8 ft Trim (4'-door) Strap Hinge
