Installation Guide

• Redirect Water – Water is the enemy of most structures.
Take care to redirect water from your building whenever
possible. Rain water runo from other structures and
misdirected irrigation systems can damage your
TUFF SHED building, and is not covered by warranty.
• Re-paint Regularly – Painting is one of the easiest ways
to protect the exterior wood surfaces of a TUFF SHED
building. Your building’s warranty coverage requires
that the building be re-painted every ve years.
We recommend using high quality materials like
Glidden Paints.
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10 APPEARANCE OF MATERIALS
Wondering about the appearance of a certain feature
of your TUFF SHED building?
This information can help you better understand why
some components look the way they do.
Displays
Display buildings are sold in “as is” condition, which
can vary, ranging from minor blemishes like faded
paint to more signicant issues such as damaged
trim, missing shingles, and dented or bent oor joists.
Roong Nails
• It’s not a mistake that nails are poking through the roof
on the inside of your building. This is necessary due to
building codes requiring shingle nails to “pierce the roof
decking material” and does not aect the performance of
the roof.
Galvanized Steel Floor Joists
• Most of our sheds include 16-gauge, hot-dipped
galvanized steel oor joists, which are designed to be
placed directly on any rm, level surface.
• White “Chalking” on the Steel – This appearance is normal
and does not aect the performance of the steel or the
40-year industry-rating on the material.
• Exposed Steel – These joists are designed to withstand
the elements and are exposed after installation.
Some customers prefer to cover the steel with “skirting”
made from siding. While we can add a skirting, we don’t
recommend it, since wood siding material contacting the
ground can wick up moisture into the building.
• Small Rectangular Holes in the Steel – During production,
small vent holes are punched into the steel. These holes
allow for airow beneath the building. Snap-in screen
vents are available as an inexpensive upgrade.
Lumber
• We use dimensional lumber for wall and roof framing that
has been dried, then stored in a controlled environment
(our factories) prior to installation. It is unlikely that this
wood will have a uniform appearance, and may have
blemishes or “waning and knots”. This is normal and will
not aect the structural integrity of the building.
Weathertight or Airtight
• We strive to make the building weathertight. But they are
not airtight. Air and mice can inltrate your building as
they can your home.
Roong nails piercing roof decking
White “chalking” on the steel
Waning and Knotted Lumber
WANING
KNOT
Routine painting is essential to a shed’s overall protection