tradetested GS501-V1 Garden Shed Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: tradetested

Table of Contents

tradetested GS501-V1 Garden Shed
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Dimension
Before you begin
Flooring & Foundations
Assembly Overview
PARTS LIST
Assemble the rear wall
Constructing the walls
Reference images
Care & Maintenance
Documents / Resources

tradetested GS501-V1 Garden Shed

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Specifications

Shed Size at Roof: 1550x1000x1920mm
Shed Size at Floor: 1550x790x1900mm
Door Size: 1750x740mm
Internal Shed Size at Floor: 1510x750mm

Product Usage Instructions

Before you begin

Check local building codes and requirements.
Review the packing list to ensure all parts are available.
Separate parts by number for easy assembly.
Choose a dry and calm day for assembly.
Work with at least two people for assembly.

Selecting & Preparing Your Site

Choose a level area with good drainage for the shed.
Leave space around the shed for panel installation and movement.
Ensure ample room for the door to open fully.

You Will Need

Electric drill/driver
Phillips screwdriver
Gardening or work gloves
Sealant or caulking gum (optional)
Step ladder
Tape measure

Safety First

Handle building pieces carefully due to sharp edges.
Wear work gloves, eye protection, and long sleeves during assembly.
Keep children and pets away from the worksite.
Avoid placing excessive weight on the roof.
Avoid assembly on windy days to prevent accidents.

Flooring & Foundations

A solid shed requires a level floor and foundation. Consider wooden floor kits or a concrete slab for stability.

Assembly Overview

Check all parts against the parts list.
Assemble the rear wall.
Assemble the side walls.
Assemble the front wall.
Assemble the roof.
Assemble the door.
Constructing the walls.
Constructing the roof.
Installing the door.
Fixing to the floor.
Finishing touches.

FAQ

Q: Can I assemble the shed alone?

A: While it’s recommended to have two or more people for assembly, it is possible to assemble the shed along with careful attention to safety precautions.

Q: How long does it typically take to assemble the shed?

A: The assembly time can vary based on experience level and tools available, but on average, it may take a day with two people working together efficiently.

Dimension

Shed Size at Roof: 1550x1000x1920mm
Shed Size at Floor: 1550x790x1900mm
Door Size: 1750x740mm
Internal Shed Size at Floor: 1510x750mm

Before you begin

Check local building codes regarding shed location and any other local requirements.
Check the packing list on page 4 to make sure you have all of the necessary parts.
Separate everything in the cartons by the part number while reviewing the parts list.
Be sure the day you select to build your shed is dry and calm.
Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble the shed. We suggest that one person positions parts while the other handles the fasteners and tools.

Selecting & Preparing Your Site

Before assembly, decide on a location for your shed. We recommend a level area with good drainage.
Allow enough space around the building so there’s plenty of room to screw the panels and move the different parts into position.
Remember to leave plenty of room for the door to fully open.

You Will Need…

An electric drill/driver
A Phillips screwdriver
Gardening or work gloves
Sealant or caulking gum (optional)
Step ladder
Tape measure

Safety First

Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building.
Take care when handling the various pieces of your building since some contain sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance.
Keep children and pets away from your worksite to avoid distractions and any accidents.
Never concentrate all your weight on the roof of the structure. When using a step ladder make sure it’s fully open and on a level surface.
To avoid any damage, do not attempt to assemble the building on a windy day. The larger panels can act as sails making construction difficult and unsafe.

Flooring & Foundations

A solid shed starts with a level floor and foundation. This is the single most important factor in making your shed as watertight and stable as possible. It also makes the assembly process as simple as possible.

We recommend the following foundation options:

Option 1 – Wooden Floor
- We sell wooden floor kits designed to match your shed. Alternatively, you can build your own using H4-treated bearers and timber floorboards.
Option 2 – Concrete Slab
- For a more permanent solution or large sheds, we recommend a 100mm thick concrete foundation, ideally with a 25mm rebate for walls and corner anchors.

Regardless of which flooring option you choose:

Build on a compacted and levelled base layer.
Plastic sheeting placed under the wood or concrete will prevent moisture from wicking through.
We recommend the foundation be the same size as the footprint of your shed to prevent water ingress.

Assembly Overview

Step 1: Check all parts against the parts list
Step 2: Assemble the rear wall
Step 3: Assemble the side walls
Step 4: Assemble the front wall
Step 5: Assemble the roof
Step 6: Assemble the door
Step 7: ConstrucƟng the walls
Step 8: ConstrucƟng the roof
Step 9: Installing the door
Step 10: Fixing to the floor
Step 11: Finishing touches

PARTS LIST

Check all parts against the parts list

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Assemble the rear wall

All panels should overlap by one corrugation. tradetested-GS501-V1-Garden-
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It is helpful to read and understand the full instruction manual before starting.
For additional helpful Reference Images see this manual.
Select many panels for the rear wall and find flat-level ground for assembly.
Lay the panels out as shown with the large rib overlapping the small.
All pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks of the panel. If this varies, squeeze together or stretch out the panels to make sure they align.
Slide on the rear wall channels until the holes in the top of the channel align with the peaks of the panels.
The holes should be up, on the outside face of the shed.
Check that the panels are pushed hard into the channel and are perpendicular.
The tek screws provided are self-drilling, there is no need to create a pilot hole.
Screw through the channel holes and the overlapped panels.
Make sure the screws go through all layers.
Do not add screws to the first and last holes.
Indicated with an X in the diagram. These need to be left undone.
Once finished, lay the wall flat out of the way.
Start with the thin peaks where panel overlaps occur, then move on to the middle of each panel.
If needed, use a small wooden block behind the middle of the panel for support while screwing.
Make sure the block is not directly underneath the screw.

Assemble the side walls

Lay the side wall panels out in height order as shown with the large rib overlapping the small.
Slide on the side wall channels until the holes in the top of the channel align with the peaks of the panels.
Check that the panels are pushed hard into the channel and are perpendicular to the edge.
Start with the thin peaks where panel overlaps occur, then move on to the middle of each panel.
If needed, use a small wooden block behind the middle of the panel for support while screwing.

Optional:

The single door on this shed can be located on the left, as instructed, or on the right. Keep this in mind when placing the #U180.
Slide on the #U180 left door frame U channel to the preferred side for the door.
This can also be done when the back and side walls are all up and connected before placing the front wall.
Screw through the channel holes and the overlapped panels. Make sure the screws go through all layers. It is easier to begin with the bottom channel.
The top of the panel is angled, and the cover of the channels allows for slight differences in panel length.
Do not add screws to the first and last holes. Indicated with an X in the diagram. These need to be left undone.
Once finished, lay the walls flat out of the way.

Assemble the front wall

Lay the front wall panels out as shown with the large rib overlapping the small.
Place the front wall #MR180 channel over the #W180 wall panel.
Have the pre-drilled holes in the #MR180 on the panel side.
Slide on the front wall channels, through the slot in the #MR180, until the holes in the top of the channel align with the peaks of the panels.
Overhang one side to form a door frame.
Check that the panels are pushed hard into the channel and are perpendicular.
Slide the #U0745 door bottom frame U channel under the bottom #U155 U channel.
Slide the #Z0745 door top frame Z channel under the top #U155 U channel.
The positions of these pieces depend on whether the door opens on the left or right.
Screw through the channel holes and the overlapped panels.
Make sure the screws go through all layers.
Screw through the channel holes and the top and bottom door frames.
Do not add screws to the first and last holes or at the #MR180. Indicated with an X in the diagram. These need to be left undone.
Once finished, lay the wall flat out of the way.
All pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks of the panel. If this varies, squeeze together or stretch out the panels to make sure they align.
Do not add screws to the #MR180, it will need to be adjusted later on.

Optional:

The single door on this shed can be located on the left, as instructed, or on the right. Keep this in mind when placing the #U0745 and #Z0745.

Assemble the roof

Lay the panels out as shown with the large rib overlapping the small.
Slide on the roof channels until the holes in the top of the channel align with the peaks of the panels.
Check that the panels are pushed hard into the channel and are perpendicular.
Screw through the channel holes and the overlapped panels.
Make sure the screws go through all layers.
Do not add screws to the first and last holes. Indicated with an X in the diagram. These need to be left undone.
Once finished, lay the roof flat out of the way.
All pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks of the panel.
If this varies, squeeze together or stretch out the panels to make sure they align.

Assemble the doors

All panels should overlap by one corrugation. tradetested-GS501-V1-Garden-
Shed-FIG-24

Lay the panels out as shown with the large rib overlapping the small.
Slide on the door channels. Place the #D173 in position (dashed) behind the #U175.
Check that the panels are pushed hard into the channel and are perpendicular.
Drill through the channels and the panels / #D173 below in the positions shown with the Ø4.0mm drill bit.
Using the rivet gun provided, fix the channels together with the rivets.
Follow the instructions included in the tool packaging.
Make sure the rivets go through all layers.
Ensure the door is square and pieces are pressed firmly together during construction.
The Door Bar is located in the centre of the door panels. Ensure accurate measuring.
To drill rivet holes in panels use a 4.0mm drill bit and set your drill clutch to the drill bit icon. Make a mark where you want to drill and use this to start the hole.
Don’t worry if you have placed a rivet incorrectly, they are easy to remove. Just drill directly through the top of the rivet using the same drill bit. This will remove the rivet head, causing the whole rivet to fall out.
Use the drill bit to drill pilot holes through the door bracing into the panels. After flipping, fix them together using the rivets and spacers through the pilot holes.
Flip the partially complete door over so the back side is facing up.
Using the 04.0mm drill bit, drill through the channels and the panels / #D173 below in the corner positions shown.
Using the rivet gun provided, fix the channels together with the rivets.
Slide the door braces under the door channels.
Drill through the channels and the door braces below in the positions shown.
Using the rivet gun provided, fix the channels to the ends of the braces.
Do not force the braces too hard as this can distort the door. It is okay to fix one brace to another rather than to the channel.
Drill pilot holes through the braces and the panels below in the positions shown.
Flip the partially complete door over so the front side is facing up.
Ensure the pilot holes drilled before are still aligned. If they are not, drill through again from the front side.
Prepare 6x rivets with spacers on the wider end.
Using the rivet gun provided, fix the panels to the bracing with spacer rivets.
Roll the door onto its side. Drill and rivet the door hinges approx. 1 hinge length from the top and bottom of the door. Use the hinge itself as a guide.
Attach the smaller side of the hinges to the door channel.

Constructing the walls

It is very important to have a level foundation prepared to the correct size. A wooden floor, or a concrete slab.
If placing on a pre-prepared wooden flooring slide the corner angles onto edge bearers, under the perimeter floor board (this is why a nail was left out in the corner).
Have a friend hold the back wall in place as shown. If the wall is large, a wheely bin or stepladder are sufficient alternatives.
Have the same friend hold the side wall at the same time, at a right angle to the back wall, over the placed corner anchor below.
The wall channel flaps should overlap each other in the corner and just touch at right angles as seen from the outside.
Fix through the corner anchor to the wall channel top and bottom. It is easier to start with the top to relieve your friend from holding duties early.
When on flat flooring, place a spirit level or timber block under the shed corner. This will ensure the walls stay at the same height as you drill screws into the corner anchor.
After the top and bottom corner anchor is fixed, screw through the overlapping panels from the outside to make the shed weathertight.

Optional:

Once the walls are up and the edges of the panels overlap, we suggest running sealant up the full height between the corner overlap before fixing. This will protect the shed more from heavy weather.
Hold the side wall at a right angle to the connected back and side walls, over the placed corner anchor below.
The wall channel flaps should overlap each other in the corner and just touch at right angles as seen from the outside.
Fix through the corner anchor to the wall channel top and bottom. It is easier to start with the top to relieve your friend from holding duties early.
When on flat flooring, place a spirit level or timber block under the shed corner. This will ensure the walls stay at the same height as you drill screws into the corner anchor.
After the top and bottom corner anchor is fixed, screw through the overlapping panels from the outside to make the shed weathertight.
Hold the front wall between the connected side walls, over the placed corner anchors below.
When on flat flooring, place a spirit level or timber block under the shed corner. This will ensure the walls stay at the same height as you drill screws into the corner anchor.
The far corner of the shed in the diagram is connected the same as the corners previously.
After the top and bottom corner anchor is fixed, screw through the overlapping panels from the outside to make the shed weathertight.
The top and bottom door frames should butt hard into the vertical door frame at right angles as seen from the top.
Fix through the corner anchor to the wall channel top and bottom. It is easier to start with the top to relieve your friend from holding duties early.
Check the squareness of the shed.
The diagonal measurements need to be equal.

Optional:

Once the walls are up and the edges of the panels overlap, we suggest running sealant up the full height of the corner before fixing it.
This will protect the shed more from heavy weather.

Constructing the roof

Check the squareness of the shed.
The diagonal measurements need to be equal.
Place the prepared roof panel loosely on top of the now assembled walls and align the edges with the side walls.
Maintain an equal overhang to the front and the back walls. This is usually close to 100mm.
Prepare the screws with spacers on the ends. This helps with shed weather tightness.
The edge of the roof needs to be parallel to the edge of the wall. Do this by transferring the same offset from below the overhang to on top with a measuring tape, just add 10mm to find the centre of the top of the wall channel.
It is recommended to start in the corners and screw the base of every second corrugation.
Twist the shed where required to maintain the roof alignment with the side walls and keep the shed square.
Once the roof is fully secured, push the #G100 Roof Channel over the edge of the panels and into the top wall channels front and back.
Cover the corner of the roof, over the roof channels, with the plastic corner covers. Screw these in place with a single self-drilling tek screw each. This screw should go through the both channels.
There should not be any need to climb on the roof.

Optional:

You may also screw through the centre of the side roof channel, through to the top of the side wall channel.
Use tape to cover the insides of the shed, all around, between the top of the wall channels and the underside of the roof panels. Shown dashed in the cut view.

Installing the door

Have your shed building buddy hold the assembled door open with the hinges aligned with the right door frame #MR180. The top and bottom of the door should fit easily within the frame of the front wall.
Centralise the door vertically and screw through one of each of the hinge holes, to the #MR180 only, using the Phillips head screws provided. The screws are self-drilling and do not require a pilot hole.
With one screw in each hinge and the right door frame free to move side to side check that the door can close easily and is at the correct height.
If the door is hanging at the correct height you are free to screw the remaining screws into the hinges.

Optional

If you would like a more permanently hung door the screws can be replaced with rivets. This does limit future adjustments.
The right door frame should not have had any screws fixing it in place and the door should be able to be adjusted by moving the frame until the door sits happily in the door frame.
Once you are happy with the door position, add screws to secure the right door frame, #MR180, to the top and bottom front wall channels.
The door should be able to swing open and close without hitting the door frame but also be close enough to the left door frame to allow for bolt installation.
Screw through the right door frame and through the front wall panel to secure the frame vertically.
Use phillips head screws to first secure the bolt to the door bar, #H074, and then to secure the bolt keeper to the left door frame, #U180. Pilot holes may be required here as any scratches made will be visible.

Fixing to the floor

Place screw head sheaths on any exposed screw heads within the shed. Most noticeable are the screws through the front wall panel behind the right door frame.
If the shed is sitting on top of a wooden platform (not a flooring kit), use the wood anchor screws and the hook anchors to secure the bottom wall channels and the corner anchors to the flooring.
If the shed is sitting on a Trade Tested flooring kit, use the wood anchor screws to secure the bottom wall channels to the bearers.
If the shed is sitting on a concrete foundation, use concrete screws (not included in kits) and the hook anchors to secure the bottom wall channels to the flooring.

Finishing touches

Congratulations. You are finished!
Review the instruction manual and make sure you haven’t missed any important steps.
The shed has enough fastenings to be very durable throughout a range of weather conditions.
There are extra fixings included in the kits, just in case you wish to make any further adjustments or hang items from walls. Just be sure to use the spacers on the screws through walls to keep water out.
Use silicone to further weatherproof around the shed (not included).
If you are having any issues during assembly, or decide you require an assembly service, just give us a call at 0800 800 880 or email support@tradetested.co.nz our friendly team is here to help!
Make sure you remove metal drill filings. This will avoid scratches and will help prevent any corrosion later on.
Peel off part number stickers with a cloth, soap and water.

Reference images

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Care & Maintenance

FINISH

For a long-lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior of your unit. Touch up scratches as soon as you notice them.
Remember to make sure you remove any metal drill filings after construction to help prevent any corrosion and scratches.

ROOF

Keep the roof clear of leaves and snow with a long-handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy amounts of snow on the roof can damage the structure, making it unsafe to enter.

DOORS

Keep doors closed and locked to prevent wind damage.

FASTENERS

Use all washers supplied to protect the shed panels against weather. Regularly check your building for loose screws or bolts and retighten them as necessary.

OTHER TIPS

Do not store swimming pool chemicals in your building as they can cause corrosion.
Use silicone caulking to further watertight seals throughout the building.
Peel off part number stickers with a cloth, soap and water.
Use silicone to further weatherproof seals around the shed (not included).
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