The following instructions are meant to instruct the

individual on the typical construction of a 8 foot deep

x 8 foot wide x 8 foot high shed or greenhouse

utilizing the bend a shed’s bendable angled joists

and T-bracket system. The instructions presented

here is one example of the many different types of

buildings that could be created using this system.

Always check with your local building codes for size

restrictions, if any exist, in your township/county.

Typical limitations are 120 sq. Feet.

Tools for a safe and efficient build:

Two people willing to get their hands dirty

Work gloves

Safety glasses

Hammer

Hand saw (circular saw – even better)

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Clamps (quick clamps preferred) for holding the bracket to the wood during assembly

Level

Framing square

Step ladder

utility knife

Wood pencil

Tape measure

Hand drill with a Philips head driver (may want to have a drill set handy too )

At least two feet clearance around the base of the structure

The basics :

The basic bend a shed kit is composed of 6 angled joist brackets and 16 T-brackets which are used in

conjunction with the proper wood selection to give you a best in class DIY (do-it-yourself) shed on the market.

The brackets are designed to minimize the amount of material needed for the structure while increasing the

overall stability and quality of your structure.

8FT X 8FT SHED

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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8’ x 8’ ShedBuilding Instructions

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THE FLOOR :

A structure always starts with its location and foundation. There are many different methods used in

creating a floor for your structure, if you choose to have one. Here, only two scenarios will be covered.

You decide if you have something different or more elaborate in mind.

Our two suggested methods are either one to be placed on top of a concrete pad or one to be placed on

top of a relatively level surface, whether it would be grass, stones or dirt. Both methods use pressure

treated 2x4 for structure and 4x8 foot tongue in groove plywood as the floor. The minor differences can

be seen below.

Flooring For Concrete Pad

8’X8’ Square outside Dimensions

Flooring For Level Ground/Support Boards

8’X8’ Square outside Dimensions

Bend-A-Shed is periodically adding more designs on our web site.

Please check for updates and general reference information.

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Note:

Our suggested flooring methods are to either be placed on top of a concrete pad, a wooden platform

or a level surface, whether it be grass / stone or dirt. If wood makes contact with or close to the

ground use pressure treated wood.

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This floor shown in the instructions

It is easier to tack this panel in place on the

ground flush with the top of the 2x6 Rafters

equal distance from the bottom at 6’-10”

Front Door-Frame

equalequal 4’-0” - 2’ DOORS

2x4x 6

’-6 ¾

”

Final Product:

8’ x 8’ shed with 2 - 2’-0” or 1 - 4’-0”

door for a 48” door openingNote:

Flooring is not included in these instructions

Notch 1 ½ x 2”

Inside Door Framing

8’-0”

4’-0”

1’-1 3

/8 ”

Peak Panel

3’-5 1

/8 ”

2x4x 7’-1”

2x6x 7

’-4 ¾

”

2x6x 7

’-4

¾ ”

Ref

0’-11 ¾ ”

8’-0”

4’-0“ - 4’ DOOR

8’-0”

6’-11 ¾

”

Cut these members flush with the door frame after the

shed is complete and attached to the floor

Cut

Front A-Frame

Cut

2x4x 7’-1”

4

3 3

/8 ”

2x4x 6

’-6 ¾

”

2x4x 6

’-6 ¾

”

2x4x 6

’-6 ¾

”

3’-8 ½

”

6’-11 ¾

”

2x4x 7’-1”

2x4 x 7’-1”

2x6 x 7’-1”

2x6 x

7’-4 ¾

”

2x6 x

7’-4 ¾

”

4’-0”

1’-1 3

/8”

Peak Panel

It is easier to tack this panel in place on the

ground flush with the top of the 2x6 Rafters

equal distance from the bottom at 6’-10”

8’-0”

Rear A-Framing

Note:

Building the Rear A-Frame on top of the Front

A-Frame ensures that they are the same

8’-0”

Flush With Floor

Note:

Use 4 – 2x4’s to hold the A-Frame’s upright to

hold in place to install the 2x6 lateral roof beams

3’-5 1

/8 ”

4’-2”

2x6 x 7’-9”

Note:

Repeat on opposite side

Lateral Wall Supports

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3 3

/8 ”

8’-0”

From Floor

Note:

Now that lateral wall beams are in place and cross braces removed finish installing the final frame

members

2x6 x 7’-9 ”

2x4 x 7’-1 ”

Plywood Roof Nailers

Roof Beam Supports

Butt up against

Angle Bracket

Flush

Final Frame

2x4 x 7-9”

2x6 x 8’

2x4 x 7’-9 ”

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4’ x 8’ Siding

4’ x 8’ Siding

4’ x 8’ Siding

2’-10 ¾ ” x 8’

Siding

2’ x 2’ 11 1/8 ”

Siding

2’ x 4’

Siding

4’ x 8’ Siding

Near Side & Far Side

6 3

/8”

1 ¾ ”

Note:

Make this edge flush with the top of the 2 x 6 so

the siding is flush with the roof sheeting

Siding

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4 5/8”

Set siding and the top of the flashing 4-5/8” as

shown or 1-1/8” below the top of the plywood

1 1

/8”

Top of Plywood

Trim1x6x 6’-0 1/4 ”

Front & Back

6’-0 ¼ ”

3 3/16 ”

1x4x 7’-8”

4 Corners

7’- 8”

2 ”

1x4x 7’- 8”

4 Corners

1x6x 6’-0 1/4 ”

Near Side & Far Side

ROOF

1x4x 7’-5 7/8”

Front and Back

1x4x 6’-11 1/8”

1x4x 7’-5 ¼ ”

4 Corners

Note:

All cuts are 90o except for the two detailed below

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4’ x 8’ OSB

Plywood

4’ x 8’ OSB

Plywood

2’ x 8’ OSB

Plywood

2’ x 8’ OSB

Plywood

Note:

Use excess siding to fill in behind

roof trim here

Back

Right 2’-0” Door

1x4x 6’-10 5/8”

1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”

2’-0” x 4’-0”

Siding

Front

Back

1x6x 6’- 4 ¼ ”

1x4x 1’- 3 ¾ ”

1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”4 ½

“1 ¾

“

1’-6 ¾

“

1’-6 ¾

“

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1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”

1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”

1x4x 5-’11”

5’-11“

½ “

Front

2’-0” x 4’-0”

Siding

2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ”

Siding

2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ”

Siding

Front

Back

Left 2’-0” Door Door

Back

1x4x 6’-4 ½ ”

1x4x 1’-3 ¾ ”

4 ½

“1 ¾

“

10

1x4x 6’-10 5/8”

1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”

2’-0” x 4’-0”

Plywood

Front

1’-6 ¾

“

1’-6 ¾

“

1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”

1x4x 1’- 4 ¾ ”

2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ”

Plywood

1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”

1x4x 5-’11”

5’-11“

½ “

4’-0” Door

Front

Back

2’-0” x 4’-0”

Siding1x4x 3’-4 5/8 ”

1 ¾

“

1x4x 6’-10 5/8”

1x4x 3’-4 5/8”

Top & Bottom

1x4x 3’-4 5/8”

1’-6 ¾

“1’-6 ¾

“

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1x4x 3’-4 5/8”

2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ”

Siding

2’-0” x 2’-10 ½ ”

Siding

1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”

1x4x 6’-4 ¼ ”

1x4x 3’-4 5/8 ”

5’-11“

½ “

1x4x 5-’11”

4 ½

“

2’-0” x 4’-0”

Siding

Hanging The Doors

¼ “ Gap Top and

Bottom All Doors

Note:

Hanging the doors may be easier if they are screwed together and set in place as

one unit.

By placing a ¼ “ spacer on the bottom seal will locate the doors vertically.

When centered drill and screw the strap hinges in place

Hinges will screw

into these 2x4’s

Note:

Cut these boards out after the doors are

installed (see page 7)

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Bill of Materials

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ITEM QUANTITY

Bend-A-Shed Kit 1

2X4X8 ft Pressure Treated (floor) 8

4X8X3/4 Plywood Pressure Treated (floor) 2

2X4X8 ft (frame) 20

2X6X12 ft (frame) 2

2X6X8 ft (frame) 10

4x8x7/16 Redwood SmartSide (shed) 10

5/8 x 10 ft Galv Z Flashing (siding) 4

1x4x8 ft Trim (shed) 12

1x6x8 ft Trim (shed) 1

¾ Round Molding x 8 ft (trim) 4

4x8x7/16 OSD (roof) 3

4x8x7/16 Redwood SmartSide (2' door) 1

Strap Hinge (2'-door) 4

1x4x8 ft Trim (2'-door) 6

1x4x12 ft Trim (2'-door) 2

1x6x8 ft Trim (2'-door) 1

Strap Hinge (4'-door) 2

4x8x7/16 Redwood SmartSide (4' door) 1

1x4x8 ft Trim (4'-door) 9

Strap Hinge 4 (2)