Manor 4x6 Resin Outdoor Storage Shed Kit-Perfect to Store Patio Furniture, Garden Tools Bike Accessories, Beach Chairs and Lawn Mower, Grey & White

This took me and a friend 5 hours to put together. Its not a metal or wood shed and knowing that right up front helped me understand for the price, I got what I expected. The instructions are pretty good and could be better but we managed very well to get it put together. Sliding the panels from the top into place made it much easier. When all said and done, it looks great! This will be the new home for our bicycles and should work fine. Just know this is not a heavy shed so placement/ location is very important. No missing parts and there were extra screws.

I read the reviews that said this was easy to put together and one person could do it. I started solo but ended up having two other people help me and we still found it difficult. We did have some wind gusts on the 1st day of assembly and that may have been part of the problem. Also the instructions are not that clear, mostly consisting of pictures. We were able to get it together though. It took about 6 to 8 hours over a two day period...The roof which was supposed to be the hardest part, turned out to actually be the easiest part to do. Once assembled it looks beautiful, its sturdy and is very useful for storing garden tools. Its light weight but once you tie it down and put stuff inside the wind will not move it. So even though it was difficult at times, I would still recommend as the final product leads to a greater satisfaction.

This shed is very well designed. I am an engineer, and bad design can drive me batty. I was also skeptical about the sturdiness when the box arrived. Imagine panels constructed like cardboard, but out of fairly thin plastic resin. Keep in mind that plastic resin is actually pretty tough, though, via "strain delocalization". What they cannot do is sustain much compression. However, this design uses a steel frame for structural integrity and these resin panels like a "curtain" in modern buildings. Modern building use glass curtains, but can be 100 stories tall because the structure is provided by steel beams. This shed does something similar with steel structural beams that are mostly hidden from view. Here the plastic panels keep the steel beams protected from the weather, and the beams protect the plastic from buckling. A nice design. I have been using it for a few months now, and am quite happy with how it holds up. With a few plants sprinkled around it, it even looks nice. I _could_ have a nicer shed, but would have to spend several factors more money to be significantly happier. The price/quality ratio is very high for this one. There are other reviews that are quite negative. For example, one of them shows the shed blown over. I could easily imagine that happening in circumstances other than mine, because the shed is pretty light. Mine is in a location that will not get that much wind so is not a concern. However, it could easily be anchored to the ground to avoid this problem. I also saw other complaining about the flimsiness of the panels. This is also true, but not a problem for structural integrity, as I commented above. You could probably puncture the panels with a metal tool, or drill, or something. We use it to store gardening tools (not powered) and it is not an issue for us. Finally, someone else complained about the security not being optimal, because the screws on the latch are on the outside. This is also correct, but anyone willing to go to those lengths to get inside, could easily get inside by other means. I would not use it to store valuable items from thieves, if this were the main security. We live in a city, but am not too concerned about someone breaking in to take my rake or trowel. We have a not-terribly-securely-locked gate which keeps people away from the yard where the shed is stored, but I am not too concerned about it. There is no lock on the shed. It keeps honest people honest. Probably shouldn't use it for a meth lab.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION :) it is the best advice I can give. 1) STAY FAR FAR AWAY unless you’re a bit hands on because instructions are AWFUL (basically as useful as caveman paintings), screws, panels and hardware labeling is TERRIBLE (understandable manufacturer labels it s12rd x 16 for themselves but why not ADD a Sticker like A-1 or easier for the customer???) and THESE USUALLY are not handled and bend EASILY (packaging was completely broken). 2) Due to broken and mishandled packaging some parts were missing (window, vents and other part were probably left in the Enterprise truck it came in). 3) While late on the appointment the handler just kicked off the Enterprise truck??? It fell and hit a corner (bending most panels). Guy didn’t have a Dolly, unprepared company truck, So I lent him my dolly after taking a picture (wished I had videoed it though :-/!!!) 4) Don’t attempt this without power tools they’re NEEDED for the metal brackets on the doors. Luckily I had some. 5) As you can see on the pictures I started at 5ish and made progress until the ROOF FITMENT (mayor problem because of the circus clown hired by Enterprise). I had to use a long nose plier to kinda straighten it but the material is clearly weak. FLOORING CREEPS IN, I only weigh 170 and am 6ft tall and with every step barefooted I could feel the material caving around my feet. 6) On that note while wearing crocs, shorts and no-sleeve shirt, metal shavings were all over. Ended up with a bunch encrusted on my feet, arms and legs and even after showers and picking at them can still feel a few on my skin. Luckily none ended up in my eyes. 7) As per the picture that is a list of material still Needed for this Shed to begin to be sturdy, water sealed, useful and secured. 8) I don’t even think the cat liked it and probably the only one light enough to be able to walk on that floor without indenting the flooring material. 9) For the $400-$700 price tag it has carried around it is not Worth your time or money. It is made from Plastic bottle material however it is NOT HONEYCOMB it is more in the shape of Carboard. So the question is would you like a plastic cardboard shed that doesn’t include a plastic mallet, Phillips head adapter or even a cheap screwdriver, missing hardware, known for not being handled well in general with other reviews and reading a manual that makes you follow made up nonsense unless you’re a bit savvy on building?? And still make trips to the store after that?? 10) Right now it’s up sides are bent and Roof doesn’t align because of said bend. It is the flimsiest shed I’ve built. I recommend other brands and definitely don’t go for the 6x8 Double Doors One, that one’s is less manageable, weaker and a bigger headache… the reviews of the wind taring those apart are scary bad… 11) Would of loved to upload the video of the Handler kicking it off the truck if I had recorded and dragging it until I had to ask him to please stop dragging my package and that I’d be right back with my Dolly :-/ definitely the worst experience. It is recorded on my brain and the guy’s though… At first I was so surprised at the appointment and how professional it all was until that point… Then it all went downhill from there… and the nightmare began… 12) Definitely contacting Amazon and Seller in the am… Gotta try to go to sleep full of metal all over my skin I’ll give an update on my experience below… UPDATE: …

Pluses Easily DYI in just a few hours - Took hubby and son 2 hours. One person could do it but the roof would be hard. Instructions were easy to follow. It looks very nice. It has a really cute style. It is waterproof. The door can be latched. Latch is easy to use and works- with a place for an optional padlock. No funny odors. I expected it to smell like plastic but it didn't. Easily moved if empty. Holds a LOT of full totes stacked high. Negatives Not very secure - you can padlock it but the sides could be cut into with something sharp. It's light so it could blow away during storms here,. (When empty, filling it adds weight.) Vents could let bugs in. I needed a storage shed quickly and no one in my home town had anything! I ordered this on eBay and it was delivered and up in 3 days. My husband helped the guys take it off the truck and we moved it directly onto our truck. It comes in a very large box. Next, he took everything out and set it up by our privacy fence, and checked- everything was there. From that time to the time it was finished was about 2 hours. My son did help- it really helps to do the roof if you have 2 people. Now, it is like a corrugated plastic and it is light, but it looks very nice and while it was light when empty, it wasn't empty long-it's perfect for storing totes of stuff. It holds a lot if you stack them up tall. We checked it before putting anything in it, and it is waterproof. Now, know if someone wanted to get in it, they probably could with just a box cutter assuming they weren't too dumb. Also note, it has vents that are large enough to let roaches in. We put screen up on the inside over the vents to help prevent that. I think it was a good price at under $400 for that much storage that quick. We had thought that we would have someone build us a building, but around here that is easier to think of than to see done- I could not PAY someone to build a building on my hill. The fact that this is easily DIY goes a long way with me.

I bought this to replace our old bus stop building we had for the kids. The window makes it easy for the kids to watch for the bus, which is why I chose this shed. We built it on top of a heavy skid and put a wood floor over the plastic one that comes with it, then we screwed it all down to the skid. It does look nice and assembly was very easy. It took us about 2 hours or so. The instructions were very good and everything fit together as it should. All of the parts were there and nothing was damaged. It is a very nice shed, though it is pretty flimsy and we may end up needing to sturdy it up. The openings on the air vents are quite large, so we put some old window screen on the inside to keep bugs and bees out. We put 3 of those white plastic lawn chairs in there for the kids to sit on and there is very little room for much else. You will probably want at least 2 people to put it together. Having a second set of hands helps a lot! Especially when putting on the roof. Even after it is put together it feels like it could fall apart with the slightest little push, so I wouldn't recommend it for an open area with little to no protection from the wind. I am pretty skeptical about how it is going to handle snow, but I guess we will find out!

Though on the small side you will be shocked at how much you can store. Just be organized. Assembly can be challenging. I recommend reading the manual at least 2-3 times a day or more in advance of assembly day. Site preparation is key to success. This cannot be successfully built on uneven ground, I used deck blocks (the plastic kind from Blue or Orange stores) and 2x4s with plywood on top to create a strong base. I anchored this base using a 18 ground stake screwed below grade slightly. I attached it via stainless steel cable. There are other methods you can find online. The floor does leave room for improvement. It is kind of on the soft side. I have two of these buildings. One holds all yard tools except for the mower and I put some steel shelving on the floors to provide strength and non-denting surface. So the blower, edger, etc can be stored without worrying about the floor. I did not have to do this in the other building which I used for wood storage. I am a work worker and needed extra space for wood storage. I walk in and out without concern. The wood is either on shelves or standing vertically. Highly recommend the buildings and one ore thing... they are stronger and more stable once built than you might think with opening the boxes. The material is very thin but very tough.

How I arrived at my overall rating: **** (4 stars) Value **** (4 stars) Purchase price: $297.99 Was watching this for a while, and saw that there was a coupon which lowered the price, so decided to purchase. Quality/Durability ***** (5 stars) Duration of use: almost 2yrs First off, all of the other reviews are not lying, this is essentially made out of corrugated plastic. It is light, and yes, if kids were rough-housing inside a built one, chances are walls would come down. That said, I knew this going in and mainly chose this shed because of the dimensions and knowing that it would be placed at a location that is partially underneath an overhang, on a concrete walkway, so not fully exposed to the elements. It was either this or build one myself. I took a chance and so far it has held up well, so I will say durability what I expected from this shed. Ease of Use/Assembly/Install: *** (3 stars) The shed was delivered in 2 large boxes. For "hallow" plastic, it was still heavy, and requires 2 people to maneuver the boxes. It was delivered by Amazon freight, so there were 2 people and fortunately, I was home at the time and able to open the garage door for them to place it inside. When I went to assemble it (in the backyard) rather than move the boxes, I opened it and just shuttled the parts a bit at a time in order to not have to deal with the giant boxes. Assembly was a whole other ordeal. When everyone says that it helps with 2 people, it really does. Unfortunately I didn't have anyone else to help, so doing it myself, it took about 8 hours over a two period. After the first day (about 5hrs), I had the walls up and just put the roof on without screwing it in. Instructions for the most part are ok. Pay attention to the which side is which for each piece, I mistakenly put the roof on with the interior side facing the exterior and had to take it down and switch it. Usefulness/Appearance/Fun Factor: ***** (5 stars) The door to the shed is not oversized, so this limits storing large items like bbq grills or lawn mowers, wheel barrows, etc. There is a lip on the bottom of where the door is, so when the door is open, you must still traverse the large edge before entering the shed. It has been super useful for what I needed it for (storing ladders, tools, outdoor umbrella base, etc.) TIPS: Here are some things additional that I did to make this shed last longer 1. Added plywood to the floor. This is much needed, otherwise it feels like it would be easy to pierce a hole in the floor. 2. Added screen netting to the vents to prevent bugs 3. Used different size backer rod to jam into all the grooves around the roof to make sure critters don't get in. 4. If this were placed directly on the dirt ground, this definitely would need some type of base built.