meRcia SI-003-001-00 Pressure Treated Garden Bar Plus Shutter Pack Instruction Manual

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SI-003-001-00 Pressure Treated Garden Bar Plus Shutter Pack

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BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
LOCATION FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING
– Check the pack and make sure you have all the items listed in the parts list provided.
– When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied – see the equipment list on next Page).
– Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
– Ensure you have enough time to build the product to ensure the building is water tight.
LOCATION FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING
A minimum of 600mm should be left around the perimeter of your garden building to allow access for maintenance, annual treatment and to allow air flow around the building.
Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing damage to the building.
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 within 14 days (weather permitting) 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/Insulated Garden Rooms – Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproofing treatment.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and where the 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 shoutd 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.
– Wooden base.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of safety and in the case of children’s products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.

| All buildings should be erected by two adults
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| For ease of assembly, you MUST pilot drill all screw holes anc ensure all screw heads are countersunk.
| For ease of assembly, you will need a tape measure to check dimensions of components.
| Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
| 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.
| To icentify the fixings required for each step use a measuring tape.

Pressure Treated Timber
Your building has been pressure treated.
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.

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TO DO LIST

• Find a suitable location to build (see front cover for further information).
• Build a base (see front cover for further information).
• Check the base is flat, level, clear of debris and has 60cm clearance on all sides.
• Check you have the required equipment.
• Check you have all the product items listed (ifyou have missing or damaged parts please contact the customer services department, see front cover for contact details).
• Install the product as per the step by step instructions within this pack.
• Prepare the product ready for treatment.
• Apply a preserving and a waterproofing treatment within 14 days (weather permitting) of installation (pressure treated products do not require a preserver).
• Register for your anti rot guarantee (scan the QR below).
• Tidy the build area and dispose of any remaining parts responsibly.
• Maintain your building (see the manufacturers recommendations at the back of this pack).

EQUIPMENT LIST

• Hammer
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Drill
• Drill Bit Set
• Phillips and Slotted Bit Sets
• Tape Measure
• Hand Saw
• Spirit Level
• Ladders/Steps
• Stanley Knife/Cutting Tool
• Sand Paper
• Gloves
• Silicone (For Windows Only)
• Wood Filler (Optional)
• Timber Preservative Treatment (not pressure treated products)
• Timber Water Proofing Treatment
• Treatment Mixing Stick
• Paint Brush/Sprayer/Roller

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Notes

Shutter with Support Legs

Closed Shutters Dimensions:
Width = 1966mm
Depth = 1414mm
Height = 2140mm Open Shutters Dimensions :
Width = 1966mm
Depth = 2106mm
Height = 2140mm If Support legs are being added, please follow steps labelled ‘Shutter with Support Legs’

Shutters only

Closed Shutters Dimensions:
Width = 1966mm
Depth = 1414mm
Height = 2140mm Open Shutters Dimensions:
Width = 1966mm
Depth = 1414mm
Height = 2140mm If Support legs are not required, please follow steps labelled ‘Shutters only’

Contents:

Step 1
Parts Needed – No. 13 (Main Building) QTY 1 No. 14 (Main Building) QTY 2
Fix the Cover trims (No. 13 and No. 14) to the top of the openings, ensuring they sit flush to the bottom of the top panels and gable tops.
Secure using 4x40mm screws for the front Cover trim (No. 13), 3x40mm screws for the side cover trims (No. 14).

10x40mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Shutter with Support Legs Step 2A
Parts Needed
– No. 3 QTY 1
– No. 17 QTY 2
Locate the Left Shutter (No. 3) into the opening with the framing facing out and the cladding on the inside.
Fix the Tee hinges (No. 17) to the left shutter using 7x30mm screws per hinge, ensuring to go into the left shutter framing.

14x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Shutters only Step 2B
Parts Needed
– No. 3 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 2
Locate the Left Shutter (No. 3) into the opening with the framing facing in and the cladding on the outside.
Fix the Tee hinges (No. 17) to the left shutter using 7x30mm screws per hinge, ensuring to go into the left shutter cladding and into the framing.

14x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 3
Parts Needed – No. 18 QTY 2
Fix the Small tower bolts (No. 18) to the top of the Left shutter using 4x30mm screws per tower bolt, ensuring to go through into the shutter framing.
Mark the position of the bolt & drill a hole into the Post for the bolt to catch in to.

8x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 4
Parts Needed
– No. 4 QTY 1
No. 7 QTY 2
Locate the Shutter blocks (No. 7) into the Front Shutter (No. 4), ensuring they are equally spaced between the framing, secure using 2x30mm screws per block, going through the front shutter cladding and into the block behind.
Secure the blocks to the framing using 70mm screws going through the shutter framing and into the block from the top and bottom as shown in the diagram.

4x30mm Screws
4x70mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Shutter with Support Legs Step 5A
Parts Needed
– No. 4 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 4

Locate the Front Shutter (No. 4) into the opening with the framing facing out and the cladding on the inside.
Fix the Tee hinges (No. 17) to the front shutter using 7x30mm screws per hinge, ensuring to go into the shutter framing and shutter block.

28x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Shutters only Step 5B
Parts Needed
– No. 4 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 4
Locate the Front Shutter (No. 4) into the opening with the framing facing in and the cladding on the outside.
Fix the Tee hinges (No. 17) to the front shutter using 7x30mm screws per hinge,  ensuring to go through the cladding andinto the shutter framing and shutter block.

28x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 6
Parts Needed – No. 5 QTY 2
Locate the Window beading strips (No. 5) to the inside of the front Post, ensuring it sits flush against the front shutter when closed, secure using 3x30mm screws per strip.

6x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 7
Parts Needed – No. 19 QTY 2
Fix the Large tower bolts (No. 19) to the top of the Front shutter using 4x30mm screws per tower bolt, ensuring to go through into the shutter framing. Mark the position of the bolt & drill a hole into the Post for the bolt to catch in to.

8x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 8
Parts Needed
– No. 2 QTY 1
No. 7 QTY 1
Locate the Shutter blocks (No. 7) into the Right Shutter (No.2 ), sitting it flush to the framing, secure using 2x30mm screws, going through the right shutter cladding and into the block behind.
Secure the block to the framing using 70mm screws going through the shutter framing and into the block from the top and bottom as shown in the diagram.

2x30mm Screws
2x70mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before flxing screws. Shutter with Support Legs Step 9A
Parts Needed
– No. 2 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 2
Locate the Right Shutter (No. 2) into the opening with the framing facing out and the cladding on the inside.
Fix the Tee hinges (No. 17) to the right shutter using 7x30mm screws per hinge, ensuring to go into the shutter framing and shutter block.

14x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.

Shutters only Step 9B
Parts Needed
– No. 2 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 2
Locate the Right Shutter (No. 2) into the opening with the framing facing in and the cladding on the outside.
Fix the Tee hinges (No. 17) to the right shutter using 7x30mm screws per hinge, ensuring to go through the cladding and into the shutter framing and shutter block.

14x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 10
Parts Needed – No. 18 QTY 2
Fix the Small tower bolts (No. 18) to the top of the Left shutter using 4x30mm screws per tower bolt, ensuring to through into the shutter framing .
Mark the position of the bolt & drill a hole into the Gable top for the bolt to catch in to.

8x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 11
Parts Needed
– No. 8 QTY 1
No. 12 QTY 2
Locate the Door Framing (No. 8) into the door opening, ensure it sits flush with the framing of the right panel as shown.
Secure to the Right panel and the back post using Corner braces (No. 12). Fix using 4x30mm screws per corner brace.

8x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 12
Parts Needed
– No. 1 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 3
Fix the Tee Hinges (No. 17) to the door (No. 1) using 4x30mm screws per hinge, ensuring to go through the cladding and into the framing.
Fix the door (No. 1) to the Back post using 3x30mm screws per hinge.

21x30mm Screws ****

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.
Step 13
Parts Needed – No. 6 QTY 1
Fix the Door block (No. 6) to the inside of the door using 2x30mm screws going through the front of the door cladding and into the Door block as shown in the diagram.

2x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 14
Parts Needed
– No. 14 QTY 2
No. 15 QTY 1
Fix the Pad Bolt (No. 15) to the door using 6x30mm screws, ensuring to go through the cladding and into the door framing and door block.
Locate the Turn button (No. 14) to the top of the door, fix onto the strip using 1x30mm screw per turn button. Locate the Turn button (No. 14) to the bottom of the door, fix onto the right panel using 1x30mm screw per turn button.

8x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 15
Parts Needed – No. 14 QTY 4
Locate the Turn buttons (No. 14) to the top of the left shutter on the left side of the building, fix onto the strips using 1x30mm screw per turn button.
Locate the Turn buttons (No. 14) to the top of the right shutter on the right side of the building, fix onto the strip using 1x30mm screw per turn button.

4x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws.

Step 16
Parts Needed
– No. 13 QTY 1
No.14 QTY 4
Locate the Turn buttons (No. 14) to the front of the building above the front shutter, fix onto the strips using 1x30mm screw per turn buttonFix the Pull Handle (No. 13) onto the top of the front shutter using 2x30mm screws, ensuring its central on the shutter.

4x30mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 17
Parts Needed
– No. 9 QTY 2
No. 10 QTY 2
No. 11 QTY 2
Lay out the Panel support framing (No. 9, No. 10 and No. 11) as shown in the diagram and fix together using 6x70mm screws per Support frame.

12x70mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 18
Parts Needed – No. 16 QTY 4
Fix the Butt Hinges (No. 16) to the Panel Support framing using 3x40mm screws per hinge.
**Hint: the hinges for the Left support framing should be fixed on the Left side and the hinges for the Right support framing should be fixed on the Right side.

12x40mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 19
Parts Needed – No. 16 QTY 4
Locate the Panel Support framing to the front of the building, ensuring the framing lines up with the edge of the Front shutter  when open. Fix the Panel Support framingusing 3x40mm screws per hinge.
**Hint: the support framing should lay flat to the building when closed, as shown in the diagram.

12x40mm Screws

IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before fixing screws. Step 20
Once constructed, apply a waterproofing treatment to your garden building as soon  as possible. This will help to protect yourbuilding from water ingress.
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HOW TO TREAT YOUR GARDEN BUILDING

TREATING YOUR GARDEN BUILDING
Preservation of wood that’s outdoors is vital. A little early care will help protect your garden building, improve its appearance ard ensure maximum longevity. Insects, moisture, salt, ard changing weather can Pave dramatic effects an the stability ard appearance o° your garder buildirg. Once your building is installed, youve checked it over and you’re Pappy with it, you can take afew basic precautions to prepare it for the elements. “reating your garden building helos prevent decay and, by repelling water, discourages the growth of moulds and fungi that could jeopardise the structural integrity of the wood.
Dip Treated buildings – “2quire a preservative treatrient to protect against rot and decay ord awoterproc’ treatrrent to prevert water ingress
Pressure Treated buildings – Feguire 2 waterprect trestrrert to preverit water regress
Log Cabins/Insulated Garden Rooms – 4r2 susphed urtrested aid require 2 preservative arid waterprecting treatment

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To apply a preservative and water proofing treatment (pressure treated products do not require a preserver), follow the manufacturer’s instructions but in principle, stick to the following steps:
  Wear latex or rubber gloves, eye protection and (if spraying) a mask.
Prepare the wood, by sanding down any ridges or inconsistencies in the wood, smoothing out knots and end-cuts.
Choose a dry day to treat your garden building. If you’re spraying rather than brushing paint on, avoid a windy day.
Be sure you can safely reach all the sections you need to paint – and if you need a ladder, make sure it’s safely positioned before climbing. Lay dust sheets around to avoid paint splatters on your base or surrounding plants.
Tape around windowpanes to avoid smears when you’re painting the frames.
Keep pets and small children out of the way. The last thing you want is to have fur on your garden building paint, or little painted footprints all over your garden and home.
Fill any gaps in the building’s body with caulk or wood filler to prevent water and draughts  getting in. Silicone based caulk is flexible and will move with the timber when temperatureand humidity change. Allow to dry completely before treating. A handy tip for finding gaps is to go into your garden building and look for light leaking through joins and frames. If light gets in, then so will water.
Liberally apply at least two coats of the treatment products with a brush or spray, taking care to allow the first coat to completely dry before applying the second.
Make sure the solution permeates the whole of the surface area, especially around natural cracks, end cuts and nail/screw holes.

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RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE

1. Perimeter
   Check around the perimeter of your product to ensure there are not trees or plants that are in contact with or overhanging the building. This can affect airflow and overhanging trees, or branches can damage the roof, it is advised to keep plants at a distance.

2. Repair
   Inspect the interior and exterior of the product to look for splits, cracks, and holes. Although this is a natural occurrence it can be prevented. A wood filler can be used to close the splits, cracks, and holes.

3. Roof
   Check your roof regularly for tears, splits, damaged wood and fallen debris. If you notice any of this immediate repair is critical.

4. Doors & Windows
   Expansion and contraction can cause doors and windows to stick or become difficult to open. Small adjustments to the hinge position can be made to the doors and windows to allow free movement.

5. oil
   Hinges can seize up over time, apply lubricant to the hinges and locks annually.

6. Screws & Bolts
   It is advised to check all screws and bolts and tighten any loose you might find. For log cabins specifically the storm braces will require loosening. During humidity and temperature changes (seasons) to allow expansion and contraction to prevent gaping, twisting, popping, and warping.

7. Wash
   At least once a year, give the outside of you building a good wash, to remove cobwebs, leaves, or any other dirt that may accumulate on the exterior.

8. Airing
   Airing your product regularly prevents the build up of condensation which can cause the timber to warp, bow, boards to pop, distortion, rot and mould. Condensation can build up over time or daily, it is caused by a rise and fall in temperature.
   Excessive moisture levels within your building can cause water to collect on the roofs, walls and floors internally. Leaving doors and windows open regularly can help combat the natural moisture build up.

9. Clean & Tidy
   It is good practice to clean the inside and outside of your product regularly. Clear out the contents, sweep the floor, remove dirt and cobwebs. Check for areas of damp and investigate the cause to remove and prevent future occurrences. Check the ground around your product for build up of debris such as leaves, remove and ensure there is clear ventilation underneath the floor.

Additional Playhouse Maintenance:
It is recommended that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the beginning of each season as well as at regular intervals during the usage season.
– Check all nuts /bolts/ screws for tightness and tighten when required.
– Check for movement / opening of wood giving rise to protrusion of nail heads and tips.
– Check hinges.
– Replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
– Check any crossbeams, suspensions and anchors.
– If a swing is included; check the swing seat, chains and ropes.
IF THESE CHECKS ARE NOT CARRIED OUT THE ACTIVITY TOY COULD BECOME A HAZARD

MANUFACTURE’S RECOMMENDATIONS

All our garden buildings have been designed and manufactured with care and attention to be the perfect addition to your outdoor space. To ensure you do get the best out of your new garden building and to increase the longevity we advise that you follow the product instructions and our manufacturer’s recommendations as detailed below. Thank you for choosing a Mercia Garden product!

1. Choosing the most suitable location for your garden building…
   A minimum of 60cm should be left around the perimeter of your garden building to allow access for maintenance, annual treatment and to allow air flow around the building.
   Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing damage to the building.

2. Preparing the base for your garden building…
   All our buildings must be built on a firm, level base to ensure the longevity of the building and prevent the wood from distorting. We recommend either concrete, concrete slabs or a wooden base, such as our ‘Portabase’
   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 and preventing water from pooling underneath the building.
   We also recommend that the floor of the garden building is a minimum of 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid flooding.

3. After installation…
   Once your garden building has been installed, it will need to be treated within 14 days (weather permitting) 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/Insulated Garden Rooms – Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproofing treatment.
   We also recommend using a silicon sealant on the inside and outside of the windows as soon as possible after assembly and treatment to fully seal the windows.
   Roofing felt/covering should be checked annually and replaced or fixed accordingly.

4. General maintenance and wood characteristics
   As wood is a natural material it may be affected by the following:
   Shrinkage and warping – The timber used in the construction of your garden building will have retained some of its ratural moisture content. The moisture content of the timber will vary, depending upon prevailing environmertal conditions, which will result in the comporerts either naturally expandirg or contracting. As the camporerts dry out, shrinkage may occur. A goad waterproofing treatment fram the start is the best pratectior to minimise the effect of moisture loss/irtake.
   In extended periods of very warm weather petting some moisture to the buildirg will help tre overall balarce. You car do this by spraying it down lightly with a garden Pose. In contrast, after srow fall try to remove the snow as best as possible from the roo? to prevent maisture intake and to remove the extra weight.
   Top tip – using a garden brush will help you to reach the highest part of the building to remove snow and any debris left from bad weather.
   Damp and mould – During the winter martks, cold ard damp conditions can result in an increased amount of moisture within your garder building, especially when used infrequently. Condersatior car form on the timber ard ather items stored within your garden building. {f left this moisture is likely ta cause mould and mildew.
   To prevert the build-up of moisture, we recommend leaving the door or windows af your building open fram time to time, to allow the fresp air to circulate. We also advise against storing wet or damp items in your garden building as this will also increase the level of moisture ir the building. If mould or mildew does start to form within your building we recommend using an anti- mould cleaner to remove it ard te prevent it spreading, which i? left untreated could permanently damage your garder building.
   Splits, cracks and knots – You may notice small splits and cracks in some comporents or hales may appear where knots shrink and fall out. This will not atect the structure af your Garden building however, if you wish to fill them this can be easily done using any good quality wood filler.
   Splits, cracks and knots – You may notice small splits and cracks in some components or holes may appear where knots shrink and fail out. This will not affect the structure of your Garden building however, if you wish to fill them this can be easily done using any good quality wood filler.
   Sap – is naturally occurring in wood and may appear in some boards of your garden building. If you wish to remove the sap, we advise waiting until itis dry and then using a sharp knife to carefully remove it. Ifthe removal of the sap causes a hole in the timber, we recommend using a good quality wood filler to fill it.
   For more handy hints and tips on how to care and maintain your garden building please refer to the MGP Customer Portal at www.megplogistics.co.uk
   Any further questions?
   Contact our  Customer Service Team via the MGP
   Customer Portal at: www.megplogistics.co.uk

WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE

1. Manufacturer’s Warranty
All Mercia Garden Products are supplied with a 1 year warranty on all parts against manufacturing defects.
This warranty does not cover movement, warping or splitting of timber products over time.
This warranty will be voided if any of the following occur:

1. The building has been customised or modified/adapted in any way.
2. The person claiming is not the original purchaser of the building.
3. Any damage has been caused by or as a result of misuse.
4. The building has not been maintained and cared for in accordance to our advisories and manufacturer’s recommendations.
5. The building has not been treated annually or as per the manufacturer’s recommendations, please ensure receipts are kept to validate this claim.
6. The building has not been erected, fitted or installed as per the supplier instructions.
7. The building has not been erected on a suitable sized firm flat, solid level concrete/slab base or placed on pressure treated bearers.
8. The building is or has been placed with 2 feet (600mm) of any obstructions (walls, trees, plants, fences etc.) which can allow moisture to penetrate the timber.
9. The roofing felt has been incorrectly fitted or damaged, allowing water ingress, or has not been properly maintained.
10. Any windows and joints have not been sealed, inside and out, with silicone or other watertight sealant.
11. Any timber has been cut, pierced or drilled without subsequent application of approved cut-end treatment.

2. Anti-rot Guarantee
Mercia Garden Products offer a 10 year anti-rot guarantee on all dip treated (a preparatory treatment) and 15 years on all pressure treated products. This guarantee covers solid timber against rot, decay, blue stain and insect attacks.
To validate the guarantee, the building must be treated (as detailed within manufacturer’s recommendations) within 14 days (weather permitting) of assembly and annually thereafter.
This guarantee does not cover movement, warping or splitting of timber products over time.
This guarantee will be voided if any of the following occur:

1. The building has been customised or modified/adapted in any way.
2. The person claiming is not the original purchaser of the building.
3. Any damage is caused by or as a result of misuse.
4. The building has not been maintained and cared for in accordance to our advisories and manufacturer’s recommendations.
5. The building has not been treated annually or as per the manufacturer’s recommendations, please ensure receipts are kept to validate this claim.
6. The building has not been erected, fitted or installed as per the supplier instructions.
7. The building has not been erected on a suitable sized firm flat, solid level concrete/slab base or placed on pressure treated bearers.
8. The building is or has been placed with 600mm of any obstructions (walls, trees, plants, fences etc.) which can allow moisture to penetrate the timber.
9. The roofing felt has been incorrectly fitted or damaged allowing water ingress, or has not been properly maintained.
10. Any windows and joints have not been sealed, inside and out, with silicone or other watertight sealant.
11. Any timber has been cut, pierced or drilled without subsequent application of approved cut-end treatment.

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IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASSEMBLY| PLEASE SCAK HERE TO SEE TREATMENT VIDEOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8rjX3AsEGE
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