weka Teil 2 Summer Houses Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- weka
Table of Contents
weka Teil 2 Summer Houses
General
Dear customer, thank you very much for choosing a weka product. Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning the assembly in order to avoid installation errors or damage
IMPORTANT: Please use the packing list to check immediately that you have received the weka product undamaged and complete.
Please do not dispose of the packing list before the guarantee period has expired. This list enables you to check that all the individual parts are present and is to be retained with your proof of purchase. Any complaints can easily be rectified with the help of this list. The item numbers on the packing list do not correspond to the item numbers in the following assembly instructions. Pass on the assembly instructions, packing lists etc. to any subsequent owner of the cabin. All measurements in the assembly instructions are given in mm. We reserve the right to make further technological developments. This means that there may be minor deviations in the illustrations. Damaged or defective parts must be rejected prior to installation as otherwise, the warranty claim will be void.
Warranty conditions
We provide you with a five-year functional warranty beginning on the date of delivery. The warranty is in accordance with the conditions below, however it applies only to our wood products (referred to as weka products) insofar as they consist of wood. Any associated components or parts of the weka product made from any materials other than wood are not covered by the warranty. Within the warranty period, defective parts of the goods or the goods themselves shall be replaced free of charge according to our choice, i.e. we will supply you with the materials without additional costs. However, costs arising as a result of the exchange, in particular delivery, installation or rebuilding costs and other follow-up costs, are not included in the warranty claim. Warranty claims may only be submitted in conjunction with the original packing list and the original proof of purchase. Claims must be made in writing, by fax or by e-mail, to us within the specified period. To ensure that your claim is handled in good time, be sure to provide a detailed, written description of the damage, accompanied by photos, as well as reasons as to why weka Holzbau GmbH is responsible for the defect. Damage is fundamentally excluded from the warranty when.
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the weka product does not have the correct base (foundation or otherwise), even if the errors are minor,
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has deviated from the respective assembly instructions,
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Wind speeds in excess of force 7, natural catastrophes or other violent events occur
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The specified load limits (e.g. snow load etc.) have been exceeded,
Any changes (additions or rebuilding) have been made to the product as compared with the assembly instructions, -
The wood has received insufficient or no care (maintenance: wood protection agent, wood stain etc.).
A causal association with the damage is not generally required. Colour changes typical of wood, cracking, warping, shrinkage, swelling or similar normal changes deemed to be natural characteristics of wood, and their consequences, are expressly excluded from the warranty. Further claims and consequential damage are not generally covered by the warranty conditions. Components made from materials other than wood are covered only by the statutory warranty provisions and other statutes; they are not covered by the warranty.
Damaged or defective parts must be rejected prior to installation or the warranty claim will otherwise be void.
Assembly conditions
If you wish for help assembling your cabin and choose to employ a weka assembly team, weka Holzbau GmbH will carry out the following services for you: Assembly means putting together (installation) of the individual parts supplied. It does not include treating them with a wood protection agent, the delivery and assembly of accessories and accessory parts. Electrical connections are not included in the assembly service. The items to be assembled must be located at the installation site/location/base area. Transport of the article or the individual parts over a distance greater than 15 m or to another level is not included in the assembly price quoted. The substrate must be stable, horizontal and level.
In the event of doubt, reference should be made to DIN 18202 ‘Level tolerances in building construction’, tab. 3, row 3, with a maximum height difference at the furthest points of approx. 10 to 11 mm. All preparatory work must have been carried out in accordance with the technical regulations before assembly begins. The substrates/floors/foundations constructed or selected by you must be suitable for the assembly.
Product Description
General functions and area of application The cabins are intended exclusively for the storage of garden equipment etc. or as a place to relax for a short while and enjoy your garden. You are not permitted to use the cabin as a residence or heated accommodation.
Safety information and warnings
Selection of the substrate The ground under the cabin should be level, horizontal and built up. If your cabin is located near slopes and basements, you should consult a local builder. Otherwise, there may be a risk of collapse. Built-up ground must be compressed to ensure that the cabin does not sink, otherwise damage may occur. Any turf must also be removed.
Space requirements The space required depends on the size of your cabin. The cabin must always be accessible from the outside on all sides to allow for inspection, ventilation and protection against weathering. The space required should be approximately 1.0 – 1.5 m larger than your cabin on all sides. In order to prevent accidents, we recommend that children be kept out of the direct vicinity during assembly. During assembly, children under the age of 14 should be kept at least 3 m from the assembly site. The current occupational safety and accident prevention regulations are to be observed. Information can be obtained from a builder.
The roof is only to be accessed on load-distributing boards. When you are working on a roof, avoid the risk of falling by complying with the current accident prevention regulations (e.g. scaffolding requirements, safety rails). Agree the required measures and operating conditions with a local builder or competent work safety authority. Always work with helpers!
When unpacking the loose wooden parts and when assembling the cabin, we recommend that you wear safety boots and work gloves. When using a drill or saw, you should also wear protective goggles. Unless stated to the contrary in the product information or static calculations, the roof is to be cleared of snow loads larger or equivalent to 0.75 kN / m² or approximately 30 cm in depth.
Preparation/information for assembly and use
Transport and storage The product is delivered stacked on pallets.
After unpacking and checking, handle the parts as follows:
Protect the wood against
- long-term, direct sunlight
- moisture
- contact with the ground
Incorrect storage may result in:
- Cracks
- Distortion and warping
- Rotting (infestation by pests etc.)
Store the wood such that it is protected against weathering and has sufficient ventilation. Wood is a natural product. Varied coloring, knurls, and crack formation are normal and have no influence on the statics. Dry cracks may form as a result of extreme weather conditions, especially after long hot periods. These dry cracks are in no way a defect in quality but are a part of the natural appearance of the wood. Depending on the weather these cracks may close up again to a minimum. Moreover, these dry cracks, which form longitudinally in the wood, have no effect on the strength and resilience of the material.
Packaging
Please do not simply throw away the packaging material. Paper, cards,s and corrugated boards as well as plastic packaging materials should be placed in the correct collection containers.
With a few WEKA products, the transport pallet comprises two-floor beams that are required for assembly of the cabin and two distance timbers which are only packaging material and may be disposed of. In such cases, there will be a special note on the packaging of the product.
Wood protection
The product is made from natural timber, for which regular and adequate wood preservation measures are obligatory. Please contact a wood preservation expert for information on professional preservation measures. Wood preservation is to be carried out by the customer at his own risk. No guarantee can be given in the event of wood preservation not carried out in accordance with the instructions. Please also note the provisions relating to this in our guarantee. We wish you much pleasure with your wood product. Remember to treat the interior and exterior of doors and windows with your selected wood protection agent.
This must be considered before installation! Prior to assembly, find out whether you require planning permission to erect a log cabin. When marking out your cabin at the planned site, pay particular attention to the location of the existing electricity and water connections/cables.
Preparation of the substrate
Once the ground has been successfully levelled, the height and horizontal position of the foundations are to be marked out (see point 6).
Foundations
A prerequisite for assembly is an expertly laid, level and square foundation. A foundation plan can be obtained from your specialist dealer. In order to avoid rising damp, we recommend that a barrier layer be laid between the foundation and the floor beams using packaging film, roofing paper or similar. Roofing paper for a barrier layer is not included in the scope of this delivery.
In order to avoid wind damage, anchor the floor beams of the cabin to the foundation and fix the vertical studs from the extension to the foundation. Concrete anchors or steel angles and heavy-duty dowels available from specialist dealers are suitable for this. The anchors are not included in the scope of this delivery.
This must be considered during installation! At least two people are required to assemble the log cabin. All screw connections are to be pre- drilled in order to avoid damaging the wood parts.
The following symbols in the instructions will indicate when this is necessary:
The intermediate spaces between the floor beams guarantee the necessary subfloor ventilation for the house. Fit the wall boards together, with the tongue pointing upwards. If necessary, use a rubber mallet. The assembly timber will prevent any damage to the tongue. In order to check the right angles, measure the diagonals and make any necessary corrections until you have the same values.
The wall boards are laterally interchangeable. If the cabin has an off-center door opening, you can fit the door in the left or in the right half of the front wall. The door will always open to the right. With an asymmetrical roof, the door must be located under the gable peak in order to ensure that it opens fully with no problems. The gap between the upper edge of the door frame and the wall board is intentional. In contrast to the door frame, the wall boards undergo a settling process over time which makes this gap necessary as an expansion zone. The cover battens attached to the door frame (under no circumstances to the wall boards) ensure a clean transition from the door frame to the wall boards.
Do not remove the protective film from both sides of the plastic glazing in the door and window until the entire cabin has been sufficiently treated with a wood protection agent.
When laying the roof boarding, care should be taken to ensure that the roof boards are not pressed too tightly into each other. Subsequent swelling of the wood as a result of moisture is unavoidable. The supplied roofing felt primarily serves as temporary protection against weathering. After one year at the latest, appropriate action must be taken to ensure permanent protection. The method used (bitumen roof paint, bitumen shingles, self-adhesive roofing membranes etc.) is dependent on the roof incline and shape of the product. Please consult a specialist local builder. If this is not done, your WEKA product may incur damage.
If you have decided to cover your house with bitumen shingles, we recommend that they are laid directly on the roof boards. Make sure you remove the film on the bitumen strips before laying!
If cabins have wind bracing Ensure that with such cabins no rigid connections of the individual wall boards occur beneath each other, e.g. by installing a shelf, a gutter downpipe or similar, so that these can work unhindered! The functional efficiency of the wind anchorage is to be inspected twice a year.
The possibility of differing wood moisture and tolerances in individual components may lead to variations in dimensions, particularly in the area of the pediment/side wall height, which must be adjusted by appropriate means (e.g. electric planer) during assembly. The window and door panes are to be sealed all round directly after assembly and following successful treatment with transparent silicone for window construction to guarantee complete resistance to driving rain. The silicone is not included in the scope of delivery.
If this is not done, extreme levels of precipitation may cause moisture inside the cabin, resulting in colour changes and damage to the wood. The manufacturer accepts no liability for such damage which shall neither be eligible for compensation within the scope of the warranty nor covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee. In this respect, express reference is once again made to our warranty conditions at this point.
Tools
You should have the following tools to hand before beginning assembly:
Abbreviations
- RW = Rear wall
- WS = Wall thickness
We hope you have a successful installation and wish you many happy hours enjoying your weak product.