READY SHED 8x8 BARN SHED MODEL: # 817220010 READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. Manufacturer: Backyard Discovery 3305 Airport Drive Pittsburg, KS 66762 1-800-856-4445 Save this assembly manual for future reference in the event that you need to order replacement parts.
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Caring For Your Structure Wood Structures (Smart Panel) • To prevent leaking and premature aging of your shed, we recommend wood structures be thoroughly prepared before treatment. All joints between wall siding boards, window trim, door trim, corner boards, soffits, fascias, rake trim, vents, and naturally occurring hairline cracks in knots must be properly sealed with high quality caulking prior to treatment. We strongly recommend nail holes in all material types be filled prior to treatment.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED • Hammer • Drill with 3/8" Bit & Phillips Head Driver OTHER TOOLS WE SUGGEST • 6' Ladder • Tape Measure • 4' Level • Square • Gloves • Pencil 3 • 1/8" Allen Wrench • Safety Glasses
Basic Setup Dimensions Place the shed on level ground, not less than 3 ft [1 m] from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. 7'-10" O.A. 22.5° 67.5° 7'-10 1/4" 8'-2 1/8" O.A. 5'-11 5/8" DOOR OPENING 1'-2" 41" DOOR OPENING 7'-8" FLOOR FRAMING 7'-11 5/8" O.A.
Parts Identification Wood Components (NOT TO SCALE) (2) (7) (1) - RIM JOIST - W4L07661 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x91 1/4" TREATED - FLOOR JOIST - W4L07662 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x89" TREATED - 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07734 5/8"x16"x92" (1) - 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07733 5/8"x31 7/8"x92" (1) - 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07664 5/8"x43"x92" (4) - SIDE VERTICAL TRIM - W4L07665 5/8"x2 3/8"x44 1/2" (16x60x1130) (8) - ANGLED ROOF TRIM - W4L07666 5/8"x3 3/8"x36" (16x86x914) 5
Parts Identification Wood Components (NOT TO SCALE) (6) - 7/16" OSB GABLE BRACE - W4L07667 7/16"x6 1/8"x11" TREATED (4) - SUPPORT BOARD - W4L07668 5/8"x3 3/8"x22 1/8" (16x86x562) (6) - SUPPORT BLOCK - W4L07669 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x3 1/2" (2) - 4 x 4 RUNNER - W4L07670 3 3/4"x3 3/4"x92" TREATED (2) - FASCIA BOARD - W4L07672 5/8"x2 3/8"x87 1/4" (16x60x2216) (4) - VERTICAL TRIM - W4L07674 5/8"x3 3/8"x44 1/2" (16x86x1130) (1) - DOOR DRIP BOARD - W4L07675 3/4"x1"x46 3/4" (20x24x1187) (4) - FILLER BOARD -
Parts Identification Wall Panels (2) WP1 - SIDE WALL PANEL - W2A02156 (1) WP2 - REAR CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02119 7
Parts Identification Wall Panels (1) WP3 - FRONT CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02120 (2) WP5 - UNIVERSAL RIGHT WALL PANEL - W2A02122 (2) WP4 - UNIVERSAL LEFT WALL PANEL - W2A02121 (4) RP1 - ROOF PANEL - W2A02123 (2) LP1 - LOFT PANEL - W2A02124 8
Parts Identification Shingle Components (NOT TO SCALE) 1 (4) FULL - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 36 (2) - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 22.25 (42) FULL - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 36 (12) 1 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 30 2 3 (14) 2 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 22.25 (12) 3 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 28.25 (1) - SHINGLE CAP 5 x 11.75 (1) - RIDGE CAP 9.
Parts Identification Hardware (17) BN - SCREW PFH 8x1 - H100085 (17) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128 (26) BQ - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/4 - H100087 (102) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (2) - 8x1 PFH SCREW BLK - WC - H100445 (44) BS - SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 - H100089 (9) VT - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/2 BLK - H100200 (13) BV - SCREW PFH 8x2 1/4 - H100091 (4) - SCREW PFH 8x2 BLK - H100391 (107) - SCREW T-25 9x2 - H100579 (68) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (362) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV.
Parts Identification Accessories (NOT TO SCALE) (1 ) NG KI C O -L OR DO LE ND A H (2) - RIN SP G LA (2) - VENT (8x16) - A4M00771 (1) MX - BYD ID TAG (MEDIUM) WITHOUT AGES - A100240 11 TC BL EM S S HA Y 4 77 00 M 4 -A
FLOOR FRAME - RIM JOIST - W4L07661 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x91 1/4" TREATED (2) (7) - FLOOR JOIST - W4L07662 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x89" TREATED (2) - 4 x 4 RUNNER - W4L07670 3 3/4"x3 3/4"x92" TREATED (32) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 • IMPORTANT: On a level surface, make sure the floor frame is square before moving on to next step. It is critical that the 4x4 Runners be touching solid ground everywhere during this step. Being level is not yet a priority as we will level the structure after we get the floor assembled.
FLOOR SHEATHING (1) - 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07733 5/8"x31 7/8"x92" (81) - SCREW T-25 9x2 - H100579 (1) (1) - 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07734 5/8"x16"x92" - 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07664 5/8"x43"x92" • Bring sheathing to square before securing with 2" torx drive fasteners. 5/8" OSB FLOOR SHEATHING PLACE SHEATHING SMOOTH SIDE UP. SCREW T-25 9x2 (81 PLCS) 1/4 DOO 3/8 R ALL SCREWS LAND IN JOISTS BELOW.
FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your floor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. INCLUDED LEVELING MATERIALS •2 pcs - 2x6x6 Treated Wood Block •2 pcs - 5/4x6x6 Treated Wood Block •1 pcs - 4x8x16 Concrete Block •2 pcs - 2x8x16 Concrete Block •2 pcs - Asphalt Shingles (Can be cut into 4" strips as needed for spacing) • Start by locating the most level ground in your preferred shed locations. This area must be a stable, solid, and dry location.
RIGHT SIDE WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP1 - SIDE WALL PANEL - W2A02156 NOTE SIDING JOINT. IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST. WP6 SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) WP1 OR DO 15 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS WHEN MOUNTING WALLS.
FRONT RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP5 - UNIVERSAL RIGHT WALL PANEL - W2A02122 • Attach (WP5) front right side wall to (WP1) right side wall securing with 3" torx drive fasteners, approximately 3-1/2" from both the top and bottom plates. WP5 FLUSH SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) WP1 DOO R • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
FRONT CENTER WALL INSTALLATION (1) Q - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 - H100017 (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (3) V - BOLT WH 5/16x5 - H100022 (1) WP3 - FRONT CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02120 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 (4 PLCS) BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 (1 PLCS) WP3 T-NUT 5/16 (4 PLCS) BOLT WH 5/16x5 (3 PLCS) • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
FRONT LEFT WALL INSTALLATION (1) Q - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 - H100017 (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (3) V - BOLT WH 5/16x5 - H100022 (1) WP4 - UNIVERSAL LEFT WALL PANEL W2A02121 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 (1) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 (1 PLC) BOLT WH 5/16x5 (3 PLCS) WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 (4 PLCS) T-NUT 5/16 (4 PLCS) WP4 SCREW T-25 9x3 (1 PLC) • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists.
LEFT SIDE WALL INSTALLATION (7) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP1 - SIDE WALL PANEL - W2A02156 • Attach (WP1) Side Wall Assembly by securing with 3" torx drive fasteners as shown below. SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) WP4 WP6 SCREW T-25 9x3 (3 PLCS) WP1 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
REAR LEFT WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP5 - UNIVERSAL RIGHT WALL PANEL - W2A02122 SCREW T-25 9x3 (3 PLCS) SCREW T-25 9x3 (1 PLC) WP5 IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
REAR CENTER WALL INSTALLATION (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (4) Q - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 - H100017 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 (1) WP2 - REAR CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02119 • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
REAR RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION (4) Q - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 - H100017 (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (1) WP4 - UNIVERSAL LEFT WALL PANEL W2A02121 (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/4 (4 PLCS) SCREW T-25 9x3 (3 PLCS) WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 (4 PLCS) T-NUT 5/16 (4 PLCS) SCREW T-25 9x3 (1 PLC) 22 WP4
WALL PANEL FASTENERS (22) - SCREW T-25 9x2 - H100579 (4) - SCREW PFH 8x2 BLK - H100391 -OPTIONALFor your convenience we recommend that the painting be done at this time. See "PAINT" on page 2 of this manual.
RIGHT ROOF PANELS INSTALLATION (2) J - BOLT WH 5/16x1 3/4 - H100011 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 (2) RP1 - ROOF PANEL - W2A02120 (2) M - BOLT WH 5/16x2 1/2 - H100014 (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (2) - FILLER BOARD - W4L07701 1"x3 3/8"x21 3/8" (24x86x543) (4) BS - SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 - H100089 (12) BQ - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/4 - H100087 • You will need to use the T-40 handwrench to secure the bolt and t-nut combinations.
LEFT ROOF PANELS INSTALLATION (4) J - BOLT WH 5/16x1 3/4 - H100011 (6) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 (2) RP1 - ROOF PANEL - W2A02120 (2) - FILLER BOARD - W4L07701 1"x3 3/8"x21 3/8" (24x86x543) (2) M - BOLT WH 5/16x2 1/2 - H100014 (6) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (4) BS - SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 - H100089 (12) BQ - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/4 - H100087 • You will need to use the T-40 handwrench to secure the bolt and t-nut combinations.
GABLE BRACES (6) - 7/16" OSB GABLE BRACE - W4L07667 7/16"x6 1/8"x11" TREATED (36) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 7/16" OSB GABLE BRACE (6 PLCS) SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 (36 PLCS) 26
FRONT TRIM BOARDS (2) - SIDE VERTICAL TRIM - W4L07665 5/8"x2 3/8"x44 1/2" (16x60x1130) (4) - ANGLED ROOF TRIM - W4L07666 5/8"x3 3/8"x36" (16x86x914) - FASCIA BOARD - W4L07672 5/8"x2 3/8"x87 1/4" (16x60x2216) (2) (2) - VERTICAL TRIM - W4L07674 5/8"x3 3/8"x44 1/2" (16x86x1130) (34) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 • ASSEMBLE THE SIDE TRIM BOARDS FIRST AND THEN ASSEMBLE FRONT TRIM BOARDS IN NUMERICAL ORDER.
REAR TRIM BOARDS (2) - SIDE VERTICAL TRIM - W4L07665 5/8"x2 3/8"x44 1/2" (16x60x1130) (2) (4) - VERTICAL TRIM - W4L07674 5/8"x3 3/8"x44 1/2" (16x86x1130) (24) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 - ANGLED ROOF TRIM - W4L07666 5/8"x3 3/8"x36" (16x86x914) • ASSEMBLE THE SIDE TRIM BOARDS FIRST AND THEN ASSEMBLE REAR TRIM BOARDS IN NUMERICAL ORDER.
VENT INSTALLATION (1) - DOOR DRIP BOARD - W4L07675 3/4"x1"x46 3/4" (20x24x1187) (8) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128 (4) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (2) - VENT (8x16) - A4M00771 • The vent (8x16) is installed over the 4-1/2" holes in the front and rear center panels. DOOR DRIP BOARD 1/4" SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 (4 PLCS) DOOR DRIP BOARD INSTALLATION VENT (8x16) (2 PLCS) The vent is installed the same on both the front & back center walls.
DOOR COMPONENTS (2) - 8x1 PFH SCREW BLK - WC - H100445 (2) - SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY - A4M00774 (8) VT - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/2 BLK - H100200 (1) - LOCKING DOOR HANDLE PREFERRED HANDLE INSTALLATION • Insert the handle into the hole from the outside with the handle in the "unlocked" position. The escutcheon plate on the latch should be mounted so the long dimension is vertical to the shed. Secure the latch in place using the 1" screws provided.
(2) FULL - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 36 (11) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 (1) - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 22.25 STARTER SHINGLES USE THESE STEPS FOR BOTH SIDES • WORK LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN INSTALLING STARTER SHINGLES. LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE START HERE FULL STARTER FULL STARTER 22.25" STARTER 1/2" OVERHANG RIGHT SIDE 22.25" STARTER 1/2" OVERHANG TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE FULL STARTER FULL STARTER 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (12 PLCS) FULL STARTER LEFT SIDE FULL STARTER 22.
1 (1) FULL - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 36 (1) 1 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 30 • Familiarize yourself with a 3-Tab Shingle. SHINGLE NAIL PATTERN Notch Notch Tar / Sealing Strip 1" (8) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 NAIL ON TOP EDGE OF SEAL STRIP. 1" Half Rain Slot 5 1/4 6 3/4 TO NAILS Full Rain Slot SHINGLE COURSE - START PRE-CUTT SHINGLES WILL HAVE A NUMBER STAMPED ON THE SHINGLE. ARRANGE THESE SHINGLES AS SHOWN TO GET DESIRED RESULTS.
2 FULL (7) 2 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 22.25 (19) FULL - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 36 3 1 (5) 1 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 30 (141) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 (6) 3 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 28.25 FINISH SHINGLE COURSES • CONTINUE PLACING SHINGLES AS SHOWN USING THE NUMBERS ON THEM TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT. SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE FULL SHINGLES 1 FULL 3 FULL 2 1 FULL FULL •REPEAT COURSES 1 & 2 ALL THE WAY UP THE SHED UNTIL YOU REACH THE PEAK AS SHOWN BELOW.
(38) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 (1) - RIDGE CAP 9.25 (17) - RIDGE CAP 12 (1) - SHINGLE CAP 5 x 11.75 RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION • IF NEEDED BEND EXCESS SHINGLES OVER PEAK BEFORE STARTING ON RIDGE CAPS. • INSTALL FIRST RIDGE CAP FLUSH WITH SHINGLES BELOW AS SHOWN. START AT THE FRONT OF YOUR SHED AND WORK TOWARDS THE REAR. 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (2 PLCS) RIDGE CAP 12 (1 PLCS) FRONT OF SHED. TOP VIEW WEATHER SEAL ONE NAIL PER SIDE ABOVE WEATHER SEAL.
SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • Install ridge caps 5" back, as shown. RIDGE CAP 12 (2 PLCS) RIDGE CAP 12 (1 PLCS) FRONT OF SHED. NOTE: NAILS ARE COVERED BY NEW RIDGE CAPS. REPEAT THIS STEP (15 TIMES) • Install last ridge cap 5" back as shown, it should be flush with the back of your shed. TOP VIEW 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (2 PLCS) FRONT OF SHED. RIDGE CAP 9.25 (1 PLCS) NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY SHORT 9 1/4" RIDGE CAP, IT WAS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE REAR OF YOUR SHED. 9 1/4 • Install 5" Cap as shown.
OPTIONAL - LOFT CONFIGURATION (16) BN - SCREW PFH 8x1 - H100085 (2) LP1 - LOFT PANEL - W2A02124 (4) - SUPPORT BOARD - W4L07668 5/8"x3 3/8"x22 1/8" (16x86x562) (8) BS - SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 - H100089 WE SUGGEST YOU LEVEL LOFT PANELS BEFORE SECURING TO ROOF RAFTERS. LP1 51 1/4" SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 (8 PLCS) Equally space the (4) support boards along the bottom of the (2) loft panels.
OPTIONAL - SHELF CONFIGURATION (6) - SUPPORT BLOCK - W4L07669 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x3 1/2" (12) BV - SCREW PFH 8x2 1/4 - H100091 SECURE SUPPORT (6) BLOCKS IN DESIRED HEIGHT LOCATIONS NO HIGHER THAN 43".
OPTIONAL - SHELF CONFIGURATION CONTINUED (2) LP1 - LOFT PANEL - W2A02124 (4) (32) BS - SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 - H100089 - SUPPORT BOARD - W4L07668 5/8"x3 3/8"x22 1/8" (16x86x562) SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 (4 PLCS) SUPPORT BOARD (2 PLCS) LP1 ASSEMBLE (2) SHELVES BEFORE INSTALLATION. SCREW PFH 8x1 3/4 (16 PLCS) LEVEL SHELF PANELS BEFORE SECURING TO WALL STUDS.
BRANDING PLATE INSTALLATION (4) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128 (1) MX - BYD ID TAG (MEDIUM) WITHOUT AGES - A100240 SCREW PWH 8x5/8 (4 PLCS) BYD ID TAG (MEDIUM) WITHOUT AGES 39
Post Installation FAQs Shingles Aren’t Laying Flat This is a normal condition. Please allow a minimum of (2) full weeks of temperatures above 60º F for shingles to seal. Subfloor Sheathing Small gaps between subfloor sheathing sheets are a normal aspect of construction. You may caulk gaps to fill and seal them if you wish. Floors may also be painted for additional protection and appearance. Consult with a professional paint and caulk supplier for recommendations.
Backyard Discovery Sheds 15 Year Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty by Backyard Discovery applies to Products manufactured under the Backyard Discovery brand. Backyard Discovery warrants this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of fifteen (15) years from the original date of purchase. This fifteen (15) year warranty covers all parts including wood, hardware, and accessories. All wood carries a fifteen (15) year pro-rated warranty against rot and decay.
