Arrow Shed Elite 8' x 6' Tall Outdoor Steel Storage Shed with High Gable and Lockable Doors Storage Building, Anthracite

I'm very happy with this shed. It is sturdy and well engineered. I built a platform to put my shed on, and this makes a huge difference than building it on a lawn. It is crucial that you have a flat level platform to build this on. The other advantage that I had is that I have a workshop with assembly tables. I did a lot of the pre-fabrication inside on this workbench. So, if you can have access to a table, even a picnic table would do, it is a great help. I put together all the corners like this, as well as the doors etc. With just 2 of us, we assembled this in a morning. I did secure the frame to the platform in just a few places so it wouldn't move, which made it easier. I finished securing it all around after we were done. With a little flexing and moving panels around, all the screw holes lined up. If you can't line them up, you're probably not on a flat, level surface. Every screw on mine lined up nicely. Overall, a pretty sturdy shed.

So, I ordered the shed on June 8 and it was FINALLY delivered on July 14, about a month after it was promised and well after the assistance I had scheduled to help me assemble it - very disappointing.The product itself is essentially stamped sheet metal with all the frustrations that includes. The assembly directions are vague, at best, and will inevitably require some improvisation on your part. You will need 2 people who are reasonably familiar with constructing items like this, 2 relatively windless days, 2 ladders, and an electric drill with adjustable torque (start at lowest setting) for the hundreds of sheet metal screws needed.Once up, it seems relatively stable and we'll see about its ability to withstand the elements. Glad I have it, but I would not look forward to doing it again, nor would my assistant.

This was delivered to my home by a different company than usually ships from Amazon. The heavy package had been dropped on one of the corners and bent the end of each panel. I returned it to Amazon and they replaced it for me without question. The shed went together without a problem, but took 2 days to complete. I'm in my 70's and could not possibly have put it together myself, but my son was able to do this without a problem. It does sometimes require 2 people to hold pieces in place, but other than that, it was a on person job. We had a wildfire go through our property just after this was put together. I couldn't believe that this shed saved my tools already in the shed, but created a buffer to stop the fire from burning the rest of my trees. I was amazed. And the hurricane winds that accompanied the forest fire, did not budge the shed.

Bought this shed with a lot of research. Most concern was base dimensions, wanted it flush. The base was exactly 8×6. Had to tweek on the doors and added a extra 6" lock clasp. Was able to tap into the door frame, more time could of been perfect. I would definitely buy another one from Arrow. 2 months build in Chicago, rain and cold, no leaks. Once I frame it out with 2×2's and build shelves it will be 110%.

The shed structure is somewhat flimsy. (Knowing what I do now, I would have paid more for a little heavier gage metal) Some assistance is helpful to hold a piece in place while the piece that helps support it is installed. It went together OK, and looks fine. The doors are another story. Holes didn't line up well, so some drilling was needed for assembly. Some joints needed longer screws than what was provided. After installing them, they overlapped by almost 1/4", so they wouldn't close. I had to purchase new hinges that had a narrower profile, then drill the doors and jambs for the different hole pattern.

This item suits my purpose as an accessory shed for keeping bulk garden supplies enclosed and dry. The metal is not as heavy duty as expected, but is acceptable. This requires at least two people (with lots of patience) to erect it and deal with the hundreds of screws, nuts and washers. Mine is anchored through a 5/8 plywood floor base and 2 x 4 base frame (your have to provide your own flooring material) with lag bolts. After the first rain, water seeped in between the shed base and plywood floor. That was remedied with caulking. It is provided with venting, but it does tend to get very hot inside on days above 75 degrees. The double door provides a generous means of access. I am generally pleased with this shed.