TIGERFLEX®
SHIPLAP
APEX SHEDS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
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).
• 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, cupping or contraction 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 mitigated. 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.
To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL that your building is treated with
a suitable wood preserver or paint AFTER assembly, both internally and externally.
BUILDING A BASE
Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable 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 rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to diagrams for the base
dimensions which can be found on the product page at tigersheds.com, it is recommended that 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 oor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to
avoid ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
• Durable plastic grid.
• Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
• Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
• Timber Base - Self constructed/Buy pre-made.
*We recommend a Fastt EcoBase for your building. It is durable, lightweight, exible and easy to put in place.
Please see tigersheds.com for details.
WOOD WARPING
MAY OCCUR
WINTER
EXPANSION
SUMMER
CONTRACTION
PLASTIC BASE
SLAB BASE CONCRETE BASE TIMBER BASE BROKEN SLABS BARE SOIL LOOSE GRAVEL
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CRAFTED BY US, CONFIGURED BY YOU!
The innovative modular design of the TIgerFlex
®
range means that you can position the door and window panels (if
applicable) where you want them to get the best light, best view, best access or most secure setting possible. As there are so
many options, please note that while these instructions only show one popular conguration, the window, door and blank
panels are interchangeable.
CAUTION:
All buildings should be erected
by two competent adults.
CAUTION:
It is advisable to wear gloves
during building installation.
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.
* TigerSkin
®
Water Based Treatment:
The unique formula of our TigerSkin
®
pre-treatment provides a reassuring layer of protection for your shed or summer
house. Each panel is carefully dipped and dried to provide maximum coverage, and ensure that your building will have
protection from the moment it arrives and is assembled. A water repellent formula which is harmless to plants, not only
does it help to shield the timber, it also gives it a warm tone that looks great on your property. Once erected, your building
should be treated regularly.
MADE IN THE UK SINCE 1913.
We have been making our high quality, great
value sheds here in Britain for decades.
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
We recommend using the following tools (not supplied):
HAMMER DRILL LADDER TAPE MEASURE SHARP KNIFE SPIRIT LEVEL
SCREWDRIVER + SEALANT GUN SEALANT
• Assembly is relatively straightforward if you follow these step by step instructions.
• We recommend getting everything aligned properly before screwing together and that
screw holes should be pre-drilled to avoid splitting the timber.
(Do not come pre-drilled).
IMPORTANT
• Before assembly please make sure you have a suitable base ready to erect your building on.
• This base MUST be rm and level to ensure that the building is assembled properly and lines up.
• Please carefully unpack the components in your delivery, and remove the timber supports that make up the
delivery pallet.
• CAUTION: Parts may have moved during transportation. Be careful when unpacking supplied shed.
• DO NOT start your build until you have checked that all the parts of your building are present, correct and in a
suitable condition.
• Pre-drilling screw holes is recommended to reduce the chances of the timber framing splitting.
• If you are organising a third party to install your building, it is best practice not to schedule this immediately on receipt of your
order, to give you time to check your delivery.
RUBBER MALLET
WOOD SAW
CN13
FIXING KIT GUIDE:
Clout Nails (13mm Galvanised - QTY 175)
BS25
Black Drywall Screw (3.5x25mm - QTY 20)
N40
Nail (40mm Galvanised - QTY 55)
N65
Nail (65mm Bright - QTY 50)
S50
Screws (4x50mm - QTY 50)
S90
Screws (5x90mm - QTY 12)
2TBB
Black Turnbutton (2 Inch - QTY 1)
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TIGERFLEX® SHIPLAP APEX SHEDS
GUIDANCE:
This guide provides assembly information for the TigerFlex
®
Apex Shed range. Images are for reference only and
may vary from the product you have supplied. If you have any issues, please contact your supplier.
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX WINDOWLESS
SINGLE & DOUBLE DOOR
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX SECURITY
SINGLE DOOR
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX SECURITY
DOUBLE DOOR
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX
SUNROOM
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX FULL PANE
SUMMERHOUSE
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX
TOOL TOWER
TIGERFLEX
®
APEX SHED
SINGLE & DOUBLE DOOR
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED - PRE ASSEMBLY
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What Is TigerFlex
®
?
The original modular shed range, TigerFlex
®
sheds let you choose where you want to place the door and the
windows, giving you the exibility to decide how you want your shed to look and feel for your garden, for storage,
for work or for leisure.
Illustrations show the exibility to position the doors and windows in different congurations for a
12’x6’ TigerFlex
®
Apex Single Door shed.
ELEVATED VIEW
4BP 4BP 4BP
WP DP WP
WP
2BP
4BP
2BP
FLOOR PLAN VIEW
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4BP 4BP 4BP
WP WP DP
WP
2BP
4BP
2BP
ELEVATED VIEW
FLOOR PLAN VIEW
4BP 4BP 4BP
WP WP WP
DP
2BP
4BP
2BP
ELEVATED VIEW
FLOOR PLAN VIEW
DP
WP
2BP
4BP
DOOR PANEL
WINDOW PANEL
600mm BLANK PANEL
1150mm BLANK PANEL
Step 1:
FLOOR PANEL INSTALLATION
Lay out oor panels supplied as shown.
• Single Floor model Shown for reference.
• Check your product oor size for the correct diagram
(opposite page).
Please ensure oor panels are butted up tightly with no gaps
Secure bearers to oor panel using 2x 90mm (S90) screws per bearer.
• Make sure xings go into oor joists.
* 2x HD Bearers supplied for sizes indicated opposite
(by asterisk).
** 4x HD Bearers supplied for sizes indicated opposite
(by double asterisk).
3ft Gables - 2x 900mm Bearers
4ft Gables - 2x 1150mm Bearers
6ft Gables - 2x 1150mm Bearers & 2x 600mm Bearers
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S90
S90S90
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FLOOR PANEL
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
SINGLE FLOOR
2x3*, 3x3*, 4x3*, 4x4*, 4x6**
FLOOR PANEL FLOOR PANEL
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
DOUBLE FLOOR
5x3*, 6x3*, 7x3*, 8x3*, 8x4*, 8x6**
FLOOR PANEL FLOOR PANEL FLOOR PANEL
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
HD BEARER
MULTI FLOOR
12x4* & 12x6**
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Step 2:
SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
Make sure transport blocks have been removed. (Detail A)
NOTE - Hammer off sideways. Do not prise off.
• Secure side panels to each other in corners using 3x 50mm
(S50) screws per join. (Detail B)
• Secure side panels to oor using 65mm (N65) nails. (Detail C & D)
NOTE-Makesurexingsgothroughoorjoistsorintoheavydutytimberbearers.
• Secure side panels to each other in using 3x 50mm
(S50) screws per join.
Only applies to side panels butting against each other.
(Detail E)
S50 N65
Hit outwards with a
hammer to remove block
A
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B
S50
N65
C
D
E
N65
S50
FLOOR JOIST
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
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Step 3:
DOOR INSTALLATION
SINGLE DOOR:
Place door in desired position.
Door shown in right hand hinge position.
• Leave approx 2mm gap at side between
door and door panel.
• Leave approx 6mm gap at top between
door and door panel.
• Secure using 3x
(BS25) screws per hinge.
3x hinges in total.
(Detail F)
• Secure Turn Button (2TBB) using
1x
(BS25) screw (Detail G)
• For left hand hinged doors, rotate the
door panel 180
0
and follow the
previous steps.
NOTE - Details F & G would also be
oppposite to what is shown.
F G
BS25 2TBB
N40
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DOUBLE DOOR:
Double Doors pre-tted in workshop.
• OPTIONAL: Extra corner strip supplied to be trimmed and
installed as door cover piece.
• Fit on outside of leading door to cover gap between both doors
Secure to right hand door using 3x
(N40) nails. (Detail H)
NOTE - Be careful not to cover the keyhole.
H
FULL PANE DOOR:
Double Doors pre-tted in workshop.
• CAUTION: Full Pane Summerhouse doors are very heavy.
Care required when manoeuvring panels.
N40
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Step 3:
DOOR INSTALLATION (cont.)
• Check you have all components before starting.
• Mark the position of the holes required for the hinge plate & drill a hole for the bolt (8mm / 5/16”).
(Detail I)
Secure large bolt through drilled hole.
• Ensure that the plate is positioned in such a way that when the bar is in the locked position it covers the
head of the bolt.
(Detail J)
• When rmly xed, raise the bar horizontally across the door and position the angle plate so that the padlock
holes are aligned,
(Detail K) leaving a small gap of approximately 1 to 2mm between them. (Detail L) This should be
just enough room to allow the bar to swing to and from the angle plate without jamming.
• Fix the angle plate so that when the bar is in the locked position it covers the bolt head.
• With the bar in the locked position mount the door cleats evenly along the bar. Make sure that the cleats are
at against the door and not jamming against the bar. If the cleats are set too high or low they will prevent the
bar from closing properly and the padlock won’t align.
(Detail M)
SINGLE SECURITY DOOR
(FittingSecurityBarExternal)
I J
K L
M
BS25 2TBB
N40
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• Fix wooden blocks (same thickness as framing) before drilling & xing
screws and bolts.
(Detail N2)
• Due to different shed frame thicknesses, bolts supplied are to cover
largest size. Cut off the excess bolt and screw material protruding in
to the shed and smooth down to prevent any accidents when entering
or leaving the shed.
(Detail N1 & N2)
SINGLE SECURITY DOOR
(FittingSecurityBarInternal)
N1 N2
DOUBLE SECURITY DOOR:
(Fitting Hasp & Staple External)
• Check you have all components before starting.
• Choose where you want the padlock to be positioned.
• Trim the supplied corner strip to allow the hasp and padlock to be secured to
the door panel. Secure to right hand door using 3x 40mm (N40) nails.
• Mark the position of the holes required for the hinge plate. Line up plate with
edge of door. Secure in place with 4x screws.
(Detail O1)
• Close hasp with the padlock latch in place. Mark off edges and open hasp.
Secure in place with 4x screws.
(Detail O2)
O1 O2
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Step 4:
APEX GABLE TOP INSTALLATION
• Fix Apex Gable Tops to the existing built structure.
• The bottom of the gable top will slot into the top
of the cladding on the panel below. Please ensure
the gable top is positioned centrally
above the side panels before
screwing in place.
• Secure through top of side
panels using 2x 50mm
(S50)
screws per gable top. (Detail P)
Step 5:
APEX TRUSS INSTALLATION
• Fix Apex Truss to the existing built structure.
• For single Apex Truss models, position truss
as shown.
(Detail Q)
• Model Sizes : 5x3, 6x3w, 7x3w, 8x3, 8x4w,
8x6w - For Double ApexTruss models,
position each truss as shown.
(Detail R)
• Model Sizes : 12x4w & 12x6w - For all models,
secure through top of side panels using
2x 50mm
(S50) screws per truss. (Detail S)
S50
S50
P
SQ R
S50
S50
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Step 6:
APEX ROOF PANEL INSTALLATION
• Attach roof panels as shown. Hook roof panel purlin into Apex Gable Top. (Detail T1)
• Before screwing roof panels into place, check there is an even overhang at both ends and that the panels are
sitting square before securing along the apex/ridge.
• Secure together along the Apex Ridge using 2x 50mm
(S50) screws per roof panel set.
• Secure to Apex Gable Tops using 2x 50mm
(S50)
screws per roof panel.
• Secure to Apex Truss using 2x 50mm
(S50)
screws per roof panel. (Detail T2)
T2
T1
S50
S50
ROOF/GABLE TOP
ROOF PANEL
PURLIN
Step 7:
FELT INSTALLATION
• Roll out felt along lower part of roof, leaving sufcient overhang to fold down onto roof purlin, approx
75mm/3”. Do not fold underneath roof.
• Use clout
(CN13) nails to tack top of felt into the roof panel.
• Repeat for the other side. Fold the overhang at gable ends
under the roof panel and tack in place.
• Ridge piece should overlap the lower strips and
tack into place (if supplied).
CN13
S50
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Step 8:
BARGE BOARD & FINIAL
INSTALLATION
• Fit Barge Boards to the roof, trapping
overhanging end of the felt in between
to create a weatherproof seal.
• Secure together using 2x 40mm
(N40) nails
per Barge Board.
• Fit Finials at the apex point of the
Barge Boards. Secure together using
2x 40mm
(N40) nails per nial.
Step 9:
COVER LAT & CORNER STRIP
INSTALLATION
• Fit Corner Strips in the corners of the shed,
these are plain proled pieces.
• Secure to the shed using 3x 40mm
(N40) nails
per Corner Strip.
(Detail U)
• Fit Cover Lats over joints where 2 panels butt
against each other. These are grooved both
sides.
• Secure to the shed using 3x 40mm
(N40) nails
per Cover Lat.
(Detail V) 2x3w, 3x3w, 4x3w
& 4x4w Models are not supplied with
Cover Lats.
• Once nished, seal the windows.
(Windows must be sealed as part of the guarantee).
NOTE - Not required on windowless
shed options.
N40
N40
VU
N40
N40
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WINDOW FIXING
All TigerFlex
®
windowed buildings come with 3mm toughened glass pre-tted as standard. All windows should
be sealed both inside and out with a silicone or other watertight solution of your choice. We would recommend
the Tiger Silicone & Gun Set available at tigersheds.com.
ROOF COVERING OPTIONS
All Tiger buildings are designed to use TigerFelt
®
high grade poly-backed durable mineral roong felt. If you have
chosen a different roof covering option – such as EPDM rubberised roof covering or Shed Shingles, please see
their separate roong instructions available on their product pages at tigersheds.com.
MAINTENANCE
To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL that your building is treated with
a suitable wood preserver or paint either BEFORE or AFTER assembly, both internally and externally. For the
continued protection for unpainted areas of your garden building we recommend maintaining your timber treat-
ment with TigerSkin
®
preserver. This solvent based wood treatment will penetrate deep into the wood giving
years of protection against the weather and also enhance timber grain with a rich long lasting protection. A water
repellent formula which is harmless to plants when dry, it is available in a wide range of colours to refresh the look
and feel of your garden building. Discover more at tigersheds.com.
SEALANT GUN SEALANT
CAUTION:
All buildings should be erected
by two competent adults.
CAUTION:
It is advisable to wear gloves
during building installation.
CRAFTED BY US, CONFIGURED BY YOU!
The innovative modular design of the TIgerFlex
®
range means that you can position the door and window panels (if
applicable) where you want them to get the best light, best view, best access or most secure setting possible. As there are so
many options, please note that while these instructions only show one popular conguration, the window, door and blank
panels are interchangeable.
DisplayAgent
Woodlands DIY Store
Station Yard,
Horsforth,
Leeds,
LS18 5NZ
Telephone: 0113 205 4189
Website: tigersheds.com
Email: [email protected]
