How to Build a Resin Shed Kit

The most important part of any new shed build is the foundation. Find or make a level space in your yard that has good water drainage. There are several foundation options:

• Concrete floor: Pour a concrete slab that’s a little bigger than your shed’s base. Let the slab dry completely based on the
  concrete mix
  manufacturer's directions.
• Ground: Use a
  standard level
  to make sure your ground is flat. If your yard has a slope, level it and use a tamp to even out and compact the soil. Spread gravel evenly across the area to keep the soil from eroding and becoming waterlogged.
• Wooden deck or platform: Pressure wash the surface for a clean base.

• Unpack your DIY shed kit.
• Check the contents to make sure you have all the pieces listed in the manufacturer's instructions.

Tip: Panels are typically stamped with identification on their interior side that shows you where they go.

• Connect two floor panels according to the instructions to form the back portion of the floor.
• Connect two panels to form the middle portion of the floor, then connect to the back portion by tilting at a 45 degree angle.
• Repeat this for the front two panels.
• Anchor the floor to the foundation using screws per manufacturer's instructions.

Tip: Avoid assembly errors later by referring to the manufacturer's instructions often while building your shed.

• Identify which panels make up the first wall.
• Starting at the front of the shed, install the first panel at the front edge of one side.
• Anchor the first panel to the floor using the included plastic screws.
• Slide the second wall panel into position alongside the first and snap into place.
• Screw into the floor with the plastic screws.
• Repeat with the third wall panel to complete the first wall.
• Hold the first complete wall in position until the first corner is installed.

Tip: Many of the steps require assistance lifting and holding parts steady, so have a friend or two help.

• Anchor the first back panel to the floor assembly using screws, then stabilize the corner using corner locks.
• Align the corner inserts with the corner holes and pull to lock into position.

Tip: Hold the first complete wall in position until the first corner is installed.

• Continue installing wall panels.
• Repeat the process of clicking each panel into the previous panel, then screwing into the floor to secure.
• Remember to add corner locks at each corner.

• Attach gutter wall connectors to the top of each support to secure the roof assembly to the tops of the wall panels.
• Screw the shelf supports in at the pre-drilled holes along the side shed walls.
• Install the supports loosely on both sides of the two window panels.
• For the three shelf supports on the back wall, attach the left and right supports in the same way you did the side supports.
• Before installing the center support, attach the extender so it rises above the back wall.

• The roof frame will consist of two joined trusses.
• Assemble trusses according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Tie trusses together with roof supports, creating a single one-piece frame.
• Attach the skylight onto the top of the frame.
• Place the roof frame into position on top of the side walls.
• Have someone help hold the frame in place while you fasten the roof frame to the gutter connectors using hex bolts.

• Snap all the pieces together to make each gable.
• Slide the back wall center extender through the hole in the gable and rest the gable on the wall.
• Snap the front gable to the top of the two wall panels on each side of the door opening.
• Snap the skylight over the peaks of both gables.
• Secure the gables to the wall with plastic screws.
• Stabilize the structure by installing additional support beams, a horizontal support for the front gable plus right and left roof supports.

Tip: If the pieces are too snug to slide together easily, spray with a little soapy water to lubricate them.

• Each of the six roof panels will slide into the tracks on the roof supports and snap into position on the skylight.
• Align the snaps on each panel before applying pressure.
• Repeat with each roof panel to complete the roof assembly.

• Snap the three hinges into place and secure with screws.
• Align the handles on each door and connect them with screws.
• Attach the doors to the shed frame with two screws at each hinge.
• Attach the door latches to the interior edges at the top and bottom of each door.
• Test the doors to ensure they easily open and latch closed.