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MADE OF TASMANIA.  \nDIY Shed Guide  \nGeneral Hints  \nWhen you have planned your garden shed it is advisable to consult your local council to ensure the structure conformsto local government regulations. Refer to local government regulations for requirements regarding garden sheds.  \nIt is strongly recommended that a competent professional builder be engaged to construct garden sheds.  \nIt is also important to make sure that the garden shed does not interfere with existing drainage, plumbing or electricity services.  \nWhere footings are in proximity to council sewer and or stormwater it may be necessary to complete a build over or near a sewer or stormwater application. Check with your local shire council, certifier or engineer for further details  \nTimberlink Green  \nOutdoor Structural Range  \nTimberlink Green Outdoor Structural Framing is the sustainable and cost-effective option for building the frame of your shed.  \nIt is structural timber treated for aboveground, outdoor applications and made at our Bell Bay mill, using Tasmanian grown, sustainable plantation pine.  \nDownload a copy of our product catalogue  \n[at](at madeoftasmania.com.au)[ madeoftasmania.com.au](at madeoftasmania.com.au) to see our full range.  \n\n| 􀀻\u003Cbr>| Tools checklist:\u003Cbr>Tape measure, Square, Pencil Hammer and Chisel\u003Cbr>Spirit level, plumb bob String line, String level Crowbar and Shovel Circular saw or Hand saw Power drill with bits\u003Cbr>12mm masonry bit\u003Cbr>Spanner for 12mm bolts/ nuts Endseal preservative Galvanised fasteners |\n| --- | --- |\n\nPlanning Your Project  \nTimber Selection Guide  \n\n| Hazard Class | Typical Uses |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| H3\u003Cbr>Outside, aboveground | Decking, cladding, fascia, window joinery, exterior structural\u003Cbr>timber (above ground), engineered wood products | |\n| H4\u003Cbr>Outside,\u003Cbr>in ground | Pergolas, posts, greenhouses | |\n\nHazard Class Selection Guide AS1604  \nBefore You Start  \n> Garden sheds can be fixed to an existing concrete slabor have raised timber floor. Both methods of flooring are shown in this guide.  \n> When lightweight roofing materials are used, check manufacturer recommendations as the addition of roofing materials may alter spans and sizes quoted in the guide.  \n> Mark out the location of the garden shed accurately.  \n> Before building your garden shed give careful thought to the area in which you site the structure.  \n> Avoid shading established plants and make sure the post is embedded well. The stability of the structure depends entirely upon the firm embedment of the posts.  \n> Once you commence building the garden shed remember the old adage – “measure twice, cut once”.  \nNotes  \nThis guide assumes an M-site classification as per the Australian standard for residential slabs and footings AS2870-2011 with a minimum bearing capacity of 100kPa.  \nYou should consult a registered geotechnical and or civil structural engineer to confirm the site classification and bearing capacity of the site prior to you commencing any works.  \nIf the site classification differs from an M-site (i.e moderately reactive) and or the bearing capacity is less than a 100 kPa it will be necessary to engage a registered civil/ structural engineer to design the footings.  \nThis guide assumes a wind classification of N2 which is a common classification for dense residential areas.  \nYou should engage a registered civil structural engineer to confirm the wind classification for your individual site.  \nEasy Step by Step Guide  \nSetting out the fence  \nMark out the site accurately and ensure it is square.  \nFor Concrete Slab Flooring  \nFix walls to existing concrete slab at max. 600mm centres, using bolt anchors in accordance with manufacturers specifications.  \nFor Raised Timber Flooring  \nPosts for raised floors should be 100 x 100mm treated pine posts, at max. 1800mm centres, and embedded using concrete.  \nBearers and jo","cbCaioGpg4BQE21H","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioGpg4BQE21H","pdf",3503554,"English","# General Hints\n# Planning Your Project\n## Timber Selection Guide\n# Before You Start\n# Setting out the fence\n## For Concrete Slab Flooring\n## For Raised Timber Flooring\n# Setting Posts\n# Constructing Walls","[{\"question\":\"Why should you consult local council and regulations before building a garden shed?\",\"answer\":\"After planning the garden shed, you should consult your local council to ensure the structure conforms to local government regulations. 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