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COOLER CONSTRUCTION GUIDE

DIY 8’ X 8’ WALK-IN COOLER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
BEFORE YOU START.......................................................................................................................................4 
MATERIALS LIST ............................................................................................................................................6 
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED.................................................................................................................................7 
BUILDING THE FLOOR-BASE..........................................................................................................................8 
BUILDING THE BACK WALL..........................................................................................................................13 
BUILDING THE FRONT WALL.......................................................................................................................17 
BUILDING THE RIGHT AND LEFT WALLS......................................................................................................19 
CONNECTING THE WALLS TO THE FLOOR...................................................................................................20 
BUILDING THE CEILING ...............................................................................................................................26 
EXTERIOR SHEATHING.................................................................................................................................29 
BUILDING THE ROOF ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................32 
INSTALLING THE ROOF................................................................................................................................35 
INSTALLING THE DOOR ...............................................................................................................................37 
ELECTRICAL PRE-WIRING WORK .................................................................................................................38 
INSULATING YOUR ROOM ..........................................................................................................................39 
INTERIOR FINISHING ...................................................................................................................................54 
ELECTRICAL..................................................................................................................................................57 
OPTIONAL: MOTION DETECTOR LIGHT.......................................................................................................58 
OPTIONAL: CEILING RACK - SLIDING GAMBREL SYSTEM INSTALLATION....................................................60 
AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................62 
COOLBOT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................65 
SHED EXTERIOR FINISHES............................................................................................................................70 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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BEFORE YOU START

Read this guide entirely and familiarize yourself with the project before you make a trip to the

hardware store. Plan your project wisely and make a list of all your materials and tools. Depending on

your needs or particular situation, you may want to modify or skip certain parts of this guide.

Please ensure that a flat level and structurally sound surface is available to place your cooler.

“TURN KEY”COOLBOT WALK-IN COOLERS

If a DIY cooler project is not your cup of tea, you lack the construction experience necessary for a project

like this, or just simply lack the time to complete a DIY cooler, we got you covered! CoolBot offers turn-

key commercial grade pre-fab coolers in many standard sizes which include the new CoolBot Pro and the

A/C. For more information please visit us at:

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ECO-COOLER

Your fastest and most economical DIY solution is an “Inside” or covered (out-of-the-rain) cooler room. If

you are building your cooler inside AND your cooler will be set to cool above 36°F, a concrete pad (or

similar flat level surface) is all you need for a floor. Additionally, you won’t need a roof and/or exterior

finishing siding panels (just OSB will do). Skip the Floor Foundation and Roof Assembly Sections, and

their corresponding materials from the Materials List.

FLOOR RECOMENDATION

If you are building you cooler “Outside”OR on an elevated surface such as a deck, a second floor, above

a crawling space, OR if your cooler needs to be at or below 36°F, you SHOULD build an insulated Floor-

Base. A non-insulated wood building floor will not suffice.

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INSULATED CONCRETE SLAB

If you are pouring a concrete slab to place your cooler and want to insulate your slab for added

efficiency, here is a diagram of how you should do this.

OUTDOOR COOLER

Outside coolers (Shed-Style) will require an insulated Floor-Base, a roof and exterior siding panels. This

guide has instructions for a gabled roof but you are welcome to build any other type of roof for your

shed.

SAFETY TIP

At all times wear appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable

construction experience.

THRIFTY TIP

Repurpose lumber from a shed or building that is being tore down or purchase reclaimed lumber from a

local resale lumber supplier.

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MATERIALS LIST

FOUNDATION- FLOOR BASE

QTY

SIZE

4" X 4" GROUND CONTACT TREATED LUMBER

96"

2" X 6" GROUND CONTACT TREATED LUMBER

96"

3/4" GROUND CONTACT TREATED PLYWOOD

4' x 8'

BACK WALL (A/C WALL)

QTY

SIZE

2" X 4" TREATED

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

92-5/8"

7/16" OSB (ECO-COOLER)

4' x 8'

SMARTSIDE STRAND PANEL SIDING (OUTDOOR COOLER)

4' x 8'

FRONT WALL (DOOR WALL)

QTY

SIZE

2" X 4" TREATED

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

92-5/8"

7/16" OSB (ECO-COOLER)

4' x 8'

SMARTSIDE STRAND PANEL SIDING (OUTDOOR COOLER)

4' x 8'

RIGHT WALL

QTY

SIZE

2" X 4" TREATED

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

92-5/8"

7/16" OSB (ECO-COOLER)

4' x 8'

SMARTSIDE STRAND PANEL SIDING (OUTDOOR COOLER)

4' x 8'

LEFT WALL

QTY

SIZE

2" X 4" TREATED

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

92-5/8"

7/16" OSB (ECO-COOLER)

4' x 8'

SMARTSIDE STRAND PANEL SIDING (OUTDOOR COOLER)

4' x 8'

CEILING

QTY

SIZE

2" X 6" WHITE WOOD (FOR “HANGING JOISTS”–OPTIONAL)

96"

1/2" PLYWOOD SCRAPS (FOR “HANGING JOISTS”–OPTIONAL)

5.5" x 5.5"

4 X 4 JOIST HANGERS (FOR “HANGING JOISTS”–OPTIONAL)

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD

96"

7/16" OSB (INDOOR ECO-COOLER ONLY)

4' x 8'

ROOF (OUTDOOR SHED STYLE COOLER)

QTY

SIZE

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD (RAFTERS)

120"

2" X 6" WHITE WOOD (RIDGE BOARD)

96"

2" X 4" WHITE WOOD (GABLE STUDS)

96"

#30 FELT ROOF DECK PROTECTION

216 sqft

LAMINATE SHINGLES (32.8 SQFT PER BUNDLE)

7/16" OSB

4' x 8'

18-GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL ANGLE TIE

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INSULATION

QTY

SIZE

RMAX THERMASHEATH POLYISOCYANURATE RIGID R-13.1

4' x 8' x 2"

PLASTIC ROUND CAP ROOFING NAILS 1 LB. (117-PACK)

#11 x 3 in.

HEAVY DUTY LIQUID NAILS

Tube

FOIL HVAC TAPE

2.5" x 60 yd.

GREAT STUFF

Can

DOOR AND TRIM

QTY

SIZE

PREHUNG EXTERIOR INSULATED DOOR (OUTWARD SWING)

36" x 80"

1" X 2" TRIM BOARD PRIMED FINGER JOINT (EXTERIOR CORNERS)

96"

1" X 4" TRIM BOARD PRIMED FINGER JOINT (DOOR TRIM, A/C)

96"

1" X 6" TRIM BOARD PRIMED FINGER JOINT (SOFFIT)

96"

HARDWARE

QTY

SIZE

16-PENNY GALVANIZED STEEL BOX NAILS (1 LB./BOX) –FOR FLOOR BASE

#10 x 3-1/2"

6-PENNY HOT GALVANIZED STEEL BOX NAILS (1 LB./BOX) –FOR FLOOR BASE

#12-1/2 x 2"

Z-MAX GALVANIZED 18-GAUGE HURRICANE TIE (FOR SKIDS - OPTIONAL)

POLYMER COATED EXTERIOR SCREW (73/PK)

#10 x 3"

PREMIUM EXTERIOR WOOD SCREW (5LB/PK)

#10 x 6"

16-PENNY VINYL-COATED STEEL SINKER NAILS (1 LB.-64/BOX)

#9 x 3-1/4"

ALUMINUM LOUVERED SOFFIT VENT (SHED STYLE ONLY)

16" x 18"

DOOR SHIM PACK

Z-MAX GALVANIZED DOUBLE SHEAR FACE MOUNT JOIST HANGER (FOR

“JOISTS” – OPTIONAL)

4" x 4"

16-PENNY GALVANIZED FRAMING NAILS (1 LB.-71/BOX)

1lb box

16-PENNY VINYL-COATED STEEL SINKER NAILS (1 LB.-64/BOX)

1lb box

8-PENNY VINYL-COATED STEEL SINKER NAILS (1 LB.-153/BOX)

1lb box

12-PENNY HOT GALAVANIZED JOIST HANGER NAILS PACK (FOR “JOISTS” -

OPTIONAL)

#9 x 1-1/2"

ELECTRO GALAVANIZED STEEL ROOFING NAILS (5LB PACK)

#11 x 1-1/2"

T50 TYPE CROWN GALVANIZED STEEL STAPLES (1,250 PACK)

3/8 " Leg x

3/8” Crown

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Safety glasses

Ear plugs

Gloves

Pencil

Tape measure

Claw hammer

Drill

4’ level

Hand Saw

Paint roller

Caulk gun

Pliers

Chalk line

Trowel

Sawzall

Snap-off blade

knife

Circular saw or

table saw

Combination or

framing square

Phillips

screwdrivers

Jigsaw

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BUILDING THE FLOOR-BASE

See Floor Recommendation on Page 4.

Tips for preparing and planning your cooler foundation:

•If the cooler is to sit outside, mark the area with stakes and dig the area (3-4 inches) to remove

all vegetation. Fill the area with 3 to 4 inches of gravel and spread the gravel with a rake.

•Using a straight flat board (like a 2x4), spread the gravel evenly and with a level on top of the

2x4 ensure that the surface is level. Repeat as necessary all around the bed pushing the gravel

with the board and checking for a level surface all around so that it will be ready to receive the

Floor-Base of the Cooler.

•We attached our Floor-Base (diagram below) on three 4x4 skids because we wanted to be able

to move the shed with a forklift to another location after the build. You don’t have to use the

4x4 skids shown on the pictures of this guide.

•If you have a concrete pad outside, ensure the surface is level. You can place the base directly

on top without using the 4 x 4 skids shown on the pictures of this guide.

FLOOR BANDS

FLOOR JOISTS

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Treated Ground Contact lumber is used for the Floor-Base of the cooler as it will be directly on the floor.

White wood is not treated and used for all other boards in construction of the cooler.

•For the FLOOR BANDS we are using two 8 ft 2 x 6s.

•For the FLOOR JOISTS cut seven treated 2x6s to a length of 93 inches.

•Mark all seven 2 x 6s (FLOOR JOISTS) locations on the FLOOR BANDS with a pencil and straight

edge to identify the edge of the mating 2 x 6s (FLOOR JOISTS) - see diagram above on p8.

•Mark an "X" on the side of the line that will be covered by the mating 2 x 6.

•On a flat surface with a backstop that will not move layout all seven 2 x 6s (FLOOR JOISTS).

All nails used with treated lumber must be galvanized to prevent corrosion of the nails. Galvanized

nails have a rough dull silvery appearance.

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PRO TIP

Starting nails in a board is much easier if the board is lying flat on a rigid surface than if you are trying

to hold it in position. Start the nails and pound them until they just break through the backside of the

band board.

•Nail the treated FLOOR BANDS to the seven 93” FLOOR JOISTS using two 16 penny galvanized

nails into each joist.

•After you nail all FLOOR JOISTS to the first FLOOR BAND, rotate the entire frame 180˚ and place

the first FLOOR BAND against the backstop.

•Nail the second FLOOR BAND to the FLOOR JOISTS using two nails into each joist.

4”x4” SKIDS

We attached our base to three 4x4 skids because we wanted to be able to move the shed with a forklift

to another location after the build. You don’t have to use the 4x4 skids shown on the pictures of this

guide. The skids where set perpendicular to the FLOOR JOISTS. We used 12 Z-MAX Galvanized 18-Gauge

Hurricane Ties to connect the FLOOR JOISTS to the skids.

Now that the floor frame is complete, it is time to place the first layer of plywood to create a complete

flat surface for your Floor-Base.

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