Installation Guide
process for the other two corners, measuring again from the
high point corner, writing down your measurements.
Now you can determine the distance your build site is out of
level and select a method to level the site.
6 ROOF TRUSS TYPES
The type of roof truss that comes standard with your
building will vary by the roof type, pitch (steepness) and
building width. This is especially important on buildings
starting at 12’ wide as these trusses include a bottom
chord or collar tie (see diagrams below) that can impact the
amount of usable space overhead.
See truss examples here and contact the TUFF SHED factory
with questions.
7 INSTALLATION DAY
Your TUFF SHED building is about to become a reality.
Important details for installation day:
• Our installers will arrive on the site, unload materials and
components, and begin to assemble your building.
If you purchased a display building, our delivery driver
will arrive on the site, review your desired building
location, and the access route for his truck and trailer.
• Please have someone over the age of 18 at home.
• An out of level site will force our installers to stop work and
collect an additional leveling fee prior to resuming.
• Our installers will need a power source so they can plug in
the compressors that power their tools.
• Inspect the building before the installers leave for the day.
• It may surprise you – but like most home builders, the
weather seldom interferes with installation.
Rain, snow, and sleet will most likely not prevent
installation and will not damage the structure during
installation. Ask for details.
8 HOW WE PAINT
If you have selected the paint upgrade on a new building,
then TUFF SHED will paint your building. Here’s our
painting process:
• Before being transported to the building site, the rst
coat of paint is applied at our factories by roller to exterior
siding and trim surfaces.
• The second coat of paint is applied during on-site
installation. A Seasonal Second Coat Paint Discount is
available in select winter markets during cold/wet months.
If this discount has been applied to your order, then the
installers will not apply the second coat of paint to your
building during installation regardless of weather at the
time of install.
• Customers who have received our Seasonal Second Coat
Paint Discount will be provided with siding and trim paint,
a roller and two small brushes. These customers should
apply the second coat of paint to their building on a dry
day when the temperature is higher than 35 degrees.
Display buildings received the rst and second coats
of paint prior to being put into service as a display. No
additional painting will be included in the purchase.
9 PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your TUFF SHED building will need routine care &
maintenance to ensure the building withstands things
like weather and wear & tear over time:
• Keep your Building on the Level – When normal
ground settling occurs, it can aect your TUFF SHED
building, making it dicult to open, close or latch the
door. This is not a warranty issue, but in most cases,
the building can be easily re-leveled by the customer
or for a reasonable fee by TUFF SHED.
• Protect your Floor – Do not add rubber mats or vinyl
ooring inside as they can create a serious moisture and
rot issue. Do not block oor track vent holes.
High Point
Stake
Low Point
Stake
Inches out of level
String Level
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