| Metal sheds are a top choice for many home builders | | | | rear top rails using screws. Wall panels must then be |
| for its practicality and durability. Arrow steel sheds | | | | slipped into the top rail channel. Snap them to the |
| are an even better choice because it is the product | | | | panel edges via slots on the wall posts. Corner panels |
| of one of the most trusted manufacturers of | | | | are snapped into the corner wall posts. Interlock all |
| outdoor garden sheds. Prefabricated kits that are | | | | the wall panels together using snap-on connectors |
| easy to set up can be purchased online. They usually | | | | that are included in the kit. |
| come with detailed instructions. But in case you are | | | | 4. The roof panels of Arrow steel sheds are installed |
| still deciding on what type of shed you are going to | | | | in the same way as the wall panels. From the inside |
| buy and would like to know what is involved in | | | | of the shed, the wall posts must be fastened to the |
| installing Arrow metal sheds, take a look at the | | | | top rails and floor rails with screws. The ramp needs |
| following steps: | | | | to be installed at the bottom of the door opening. |
| Installation | | | | Assemble the door handle and install the door by |
| 1. The first thing you need to do is to fit the rails in | | | | connecting them to the hinges. |
| the corners of the floor frame. Arrow sells | | | | 5. Arrow steel sheds must be anchored to protect |
| foundation kits for better support. The floor rails | | | | them from wind damage. Depending on your |
| come with slots to which you can set the wall posts. | | | | preferred foundation, you may purchase a separate |
| The door jambs come next. Fit the door rail into the | | | | Arrow anchor kit. |
| slots of the top rails and over the ends of the wall | | | | Maintenance |
| posts. The top corner pieces must then be slipped | | | | Arrow steel sheds will last longer if they are well |
| over the top rail ends. | | | | cared for. Regularly examine holes on the roof and fill |
| 2. Check if the floor frames are set properly. | | | | any voids with waterproof caulking fill. Look for small |
| Measure diagonally between opposing corners to | | | | holes on the sides and the base of the metal shed |
| make sure that the frame is square. The | | | | and seal tiny holes in the same fashion. If rainwater |
| measurements must be equal. Secure the ridge bean | | | | tends to collect at the base, you may add dirt |
| and secure it to the rear and front top rails with | | | | around the structure, sloping away on all sides. |
| screws that come with the Arrow steel shed kit. Use | | | | When paint starts to peel, use a primer before |
| the screws to install the rafters then bend the tabs | | | | repainting to prevent rusting. Use sandpaper to |
| on the roof cross braces. The tabbed ends should be | | | | remove rust when they start to show. Cover large |
| set into the slots of the rafters. You can then start | | | | holes with a piece of sheet metal slightly larger in |
| installing the mid-wall channels in the same way and | | | | diameter than the hole. Glue the cut piece of metal |
| attach the wall diagonal braces. | | | | sheet over the hole and seal the edges with |
| 3. Next, you need to assemble the halves of the | | | | waterproof caulking fill. Prime and paint the area from |
| gable ends. They must be secured to the front and | | | | the inside and the outside. |