ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR:
KAFELA MODULAR OUTDOOR SEATING 6710 ST. CLAIR AVE., CLEVELAND, OHIO, 44103 DESIGNED BY: ZDM MARCH 2021
MATERIALS LIST 2X6 PRESSURE TREATED #2 PINE WOOD BOARDS Wood Size -2x6x12: 14 pieces -2x6x8: 14 pieces -2x6x6: 59 pieces -2x6x4: 48 pieces
EXTERIOR, WATER-RESISTANT PAINTS -Green color to match Kafela -Pink color to match Kafela
EXTERIOR DECK SCREWS -#9 x 3 in. Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws (or any kind of durable deck screw) -Nails if desired -LOCTITE Deck Adhesive (optional)
CLEARCOAT WOOD STAIN/SEALER (OPTIONAL) -Any brand of exterior wood stain/sealer to further protect the pressure treated wood
CONSTRUCTION TOOLS -Screwdriver -Hammer -Drill with both drill and driver bits -Circular Saw -Sawhorses/table for saw cutting -Tape measure -Level -Sand and sand paper
SITE CONTEXT
LOCATION IN ALLEY
SITE PLAN
ST. CLAIR AVE. SIDEWALK
FUTURE SECOND FLOOR ROOFTOP GARDEN
FUTURE INDOOR/OUTDOOR RESTAURANT DOOR
MODULAR SEATING
0
5
10
NORTH
ENLARGED PLAN
COMPONENTS PLANTERS
6 FOOT BENCH
3 FOOT BENCH
STEP PIECES
FRONT DECK
MIDDLE DECK
BACK DECK
FRONT DECK
5’-9” PIECE OF 2X6
6’ PIECE OF 2X6
11’-9” PIECE OF 2X6
6’ PIECE OF 2X6 NOTICE CORNERS Start by laying out a frame for the middle deck. Use 2x6 wood and make sure each piece is fastened plumb and level. Use screws or nails to fasten each piece together.
11’-9” PIECE OF 2X6
Then lay out 12 pieces of 2x6x12’s on top of the frame to create a deck. Space each board apart by 1/2 of an inch. Nail/screw each piece in carefully, and ensure each piece is straight.
12’ PIECES OF 2X6
1/2” SPACING BETWEEN EACH BOARD
START ON RIGHT SIDE AND WORK TOWARDS LEFT SIDE
Fasten a 6’ board about 2’ away from the corner as shown (see next page). It should be fastened BELOW the decking. This is for stopping the bench from falling backward.
6’ PIECE OF 2X6
2’-0” FROM CORNER
PLANTERS
2’-9” PIECE OF 2X6
2’-0” PIECES OF 2X6
Create four identical flat panels, each with a vertical “spine” piece tying the horizontal pieces together. Fasten each flat panel together, and repeat twice to create two planters. Then put a small can/planter/tree planter in each.
NOTICE CORNERS
6 FOOT BENCH
6’-0” PIECES OF 2X6, 1/2” SPACING
6’-0”PIECES OF 2X6
1’-4 1/2” PIECES OF 2X6
1’-9” PIECES OF 2X6
LEAVE 1.5” OF SPACE ON EACH SIDE OF BACK PANEL
LINE UP DECK PIECES WITH BACK EDGE
In a similar fashion to the planter pieces, create a back panel and two side panels, all with vertical “spine” pieces as shown. Fasten all panels together, and then lay on four 2x6x6 decking pieces on top with 1/2” spacing.
STEP PIECES 3’-0” PIECES OF 2X6, 1/2” SPACING 5’-0” PIECES OF 2X6, 1/2” SPACING
8.5” PIECES OF 2X6
8.5” PIECES OF 2X6 5’-0” PIECES OF 2X6
3’-0” PIECES OF 2X6
Use the 2x6 pieces to create a frame for a step -- one step will be 5 feet wide, and one step will be 3 feet wide. lay decking on top carefully and fasten together.
NOTICE CORNERS
NOTICE CORNERS
3 FOOT BENCHES In a similar fashion to the 6 foot bench, create a back panel and two side panels, all with vertical “spine” pieces as shown. Fasten all panels together, and then lay on four 2x6x6 decking pieces on top with 1/2” spacing. Repeat three times for three total benches.
3’-0” PIECES OF 2X6, 1/2” SPACING
1’-9” PIECES OF 2X6
LINE UP DECK PIECES WITH BACK EDGE
LEAVE 1.5” OF SPACE ON EACH SIDE OF BACK PANEL
1’-4 1/2” PIECES OF 2X6
MIDDLE DECK Start by laying out a frame for the middle deck. Use 2x6 wood and make sure each piece is fastened plumb and level. Use screws or nails to fasten each piece together. 4’-1” PIECE OF 2X6
5’-3” PIECE OF 2X6
11” PIECES OF 2X6 5’-0” PIECES OF 2X6
Then assemble all four side panels of the deck frame; each side panel should have 11” “spine” pieces in either the middle or on either side as shown. Fasten all side panels together on top of the bottom boards to form an “open box.” See next page for drawings.
NOTICE CORNERS 5’-3” PIECES OF 2X6
1’-0” PIECES OF 2X6
Fasten a this corner piece as shown (see bottom drawing). It should be fastened BELOW the decking. This is for stopping the bench from falling backward.
3’-0” PIECE OF 2X6
BACK DECK Start by laying out a frame for the middle deck. Use 2x6 wood and make sure each piece is fastened plumb and level. Use screws or nails to fasten each piece together. 6’-0” PIECES OF 2X6 7’-9” PIECES OF 2X6
5’-3” PIECES OF 2X6
Lay decking on top as usual.
3’-0” PIECE OF 2X6
1’-0” PIECE OF 2X6
3’-0” PIECE OF 2X6
Fasten a this corner piece as shown (see next page). It should be fastened BELOW the decking. This is for stopping the bench from falling backward.
TOTAL ASSEMBLY
A LT E R N AT E L AYO U T S
CASUAL DINING
DISCUSSIONS/MOVIE NIGHTS
SPEAKER/YOGA INSTRUCTOR