Mercia Pressure Treated Shiplap Bike Store Instructions
- June 7, 2024
- Mercia
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Mercia Pressure Treated Shiplap Bike Store Instructions
General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer and a Drill with 2mm bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
TIMBER
As with all natural materials, timber can be affected during various weather
conditions. For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of
the wood panels may occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive
dry spells due to an interior moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes
cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is suggested that the outdoor building
is sprayed with water during extended periods of warm sunshine and sheltered
as much as possible during rain or snow.
- Once your garden building has been installed it will need to be treated as soon as possible and annually to prevent the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it. This is required to maintain the anti-rot guarantee.
- Dip Treated buildings – Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress
- Pressure Treated buildings – Require a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress
- Log Cabins – Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproofing treatment.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual
treatment.
Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion.
Refer to diagrams for the base dimensions, The base should be slightly smaller
than the external measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should
overlap the base, creating a run off for water. It is also recommended that
the floor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid
flooding.
TYPES OF BASE
- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
All buildings should be erected by two adults
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
For ease of assembly, you MUST pilot drill all screw holes and ensure all screw heads are countersunk.
CAUTION
Every effort has been made during the manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the timber. You are strongly
advised to wear gloves when working with or handling rough sawn timber.
For ease of assembly, you will need a tape measure to check dimensions of components.
Screws & Nails Measure overall length
Bolts Measure under the head
To identify the fixings required for each step use a measuring tape.
Pressure Treated Timber
Pressure treating is a chemical process which helps to protect wood against
adverse weather which could lead to rot or insect damage.
The most common chemicals used to pressure treat wood are Alkaline Copper
Quaternary (ACQ), Copper Azole (CA), and Micronized Copper Quaternary (MCQ).
Safety:
Always wear gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when handling wood. Due
to chemicals in pressure treated wood, never burn its sawdust or scraps;
instead dispose in a landfill.
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2101mm Depth = 849mm Height = 1720mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1981mm Depth = 795mm
Content
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Door Gable Qty 1
AI-01BIKDG1922X1689-V1 -
Plain Side Qty 2
AI-01BIKPS800X1327-V1 -
Plain Gable Qty 1
AI-01BIKPG1922X1689-V1 -
Door Qty 2
AI-01MBSDOOR781X1320-V1 -
Roof Sheet Qty 2
PI-03-0001 -
Floor Qty 2
AI-01BIKF795X990-V1 -
Fascia – 12 x 56 x 1585mm Qty 4
S1256-1585MM
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Cover Trim – 12 x 45 x 1545mm Qty 4
S1245-1585MM
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Door Trim – 12 x 27 x 1585mm Qty 2
S1227-1585MM
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Eaves Frame – 28 x 28 x 825mm Qty 2
FS2828-825MM -
Ridge Bar – 28 x 28 x 744mm Qty 1
FS2828-744M -
Bolt Block28 x 28 x 132mm Qty 4
FS2828-132MM -
FInial Qty 2
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL -
T-hinge Qty 4
PI-02-1043 -
Pad Bolt Qty 1
PI-07-0035 -
Turn Button Qty 2
PI-07-0034 -
L Bracket Qty 2
PI-07-0012 -
Felt
Nail Bag
There may be extra screws present in the nail bag
50mm Screw x 29
30mm Screw x 114
Felt Tacks x 30
Pre Assembly
Remove transportation blocks from the bottom of each panel
before beginning assembly. Each Panel should have two blocks.
Step 1
Parts Needed
No. 1 Qty 1
No. 4 Qty 2
No. 14 Qty 4
Place the door gable (No. 1) on to a flat surface and place both doors (No. 4)
into the door apeture.
Locate the four t hinges (No. 14) onto the doors and door gable ensuring they
sit over the door framing. Fix the hinges to the door and door gable using
7x30mm screws per hinge.
28 x 30mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 2
Parts Needed – No. 6 Qty 2
Place the floors (No. 6) on a firm and level base, ensure the base has
suitable drainage, free from areas where water can collect (see front page for
base requirements).
Position the floors side by side as shown in the diagram. Fix together using 4
x 50mm screws alternating the fixing poisiton along the length of the floor.
5 x 50mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 3
Parts Needed
No. 2 Qty 1
No. 3 Qty 1
- Fix the corner with 3x 50mm screw a shown in diagram.
- Do not secure the building to the floor until the roof is fitted.
3 x 50mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws
Step 4
Parts Needed
No. 1 Qty 1
No. 2 Qty 1
- Fix the corner with 3x 50mm screw a shown in diagram.
- Do not secure the building to the floor until the roof is fitted.
9 x 50mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 5
Parts Needed
No. 11 Qty 1
No. 17 Qty 2
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 11) in between the door and plain gables. Ensure the
top corner of the ridge bar sit flush with the top of the gables. Fix the
ridge bar to both gables usine one L Bracket (No. 17) for each end. Secure in
place using 4 x 30mm screws per L Bracket.
8 x 30mm Screws 50mm screw
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 6
Parts Needed
No. 5 Qty 2
No. 10 Qty 2
Attach the Eaves Frame (No. 10) to the roof sheets (No. 5) using 3 x 30mm
screws per eaves.
Secure the roof sheet into place using 8 x 30mm screws, ensure the roof sheet
sits square over the building and the screws go through the sheet into the
panel framing below.
22 x 30mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 7
- Secure the building to the floor using 12 x 50mm screws.
12 x 50mm Screws****
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 8
Parts Needed – No. 18 Qty 1
Cut one strip of felt (No. 18) to 2350mm and place it over the roof. Fix the
felt in place with felt tacks spaced 100mm apart.
30 x Felt Tacks
Step 9
Parts Needed
No. 7 Qty 4
No. 13 Qty 2
Take the four fascias (No. 7) and cut
them down to 1095mm in length.
Once the fascias are cut to size attach the fascias to the front and back of
the building ensuring to trap the felt between the gable and the fascia. Use 3
x 30mm screws per fascia ensuring to fix through to the panel framing behind.
Attach the finial (No. 13) to the fascias at the fornt and the back of the
building using 2 x 30mm screws per finial.
16 x 30mm Screws 30mm screw
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 10
Parts Needed – No. 8 Qty 4
Take the four cover trims (No. 8) and cut them down to 1324mm in length.
Once the cover trims are cut to size attach them to the front and back of the
building as shown in the illustration. Use 3 x 30mm screws per cover trim
ensuring to fix through to the panel framing behind.
12 x 30mm Screws 30mm
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 11
Parts Needed – No. 12 Qty 4
Attach the bolt blocks (No. 12) to the doors using 2 x 30mm screws, in the
positions illustrated. Screw through the door cladding into the blocks using
30mm screws.
**8 x 30mm Screws
**
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 12
Parts Needed – No. 16 Qty 4
Fix the turn buttons (No. 16) to the bolt blocks at the top and bottom of the
door using a 30mm screw per turn button.
2 x 30mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 13
Parts Needed – No. 9 Qty 2
Take the two door trims (No. 9) and cut them down to 1260mm in length.
Once the door trims are cut to size attach them to the inside of the door
gable as shown in the illustration using 3 x 30mm screws per trim.
6 x 30mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 14
Parts Needed – No. 15 Qty 4
Fix the pad bolt (No. 15) to the door using 8 x 30mmscrews. Ensure the pad
bolt lines up with the block on the back.
Attach the retainer to the opposite door in-line with the bolt using 4 x 30mm
screws.
12x 30mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
