Arrow Red Barn 10 x 14 Foot Storage Shed with Eggshell Trim

This is great for storing extra stuff from an already small garage (lawn tools, I have a motor bike, etc.) and that is why I bought it. I moved into a house with a garage too small for my things. It is especially good when you have a large back yard and adds a nice extra storage capacity to compliment my garage. It is easy to put up and the directions are clear and useful.

After the number of good reviews on this product I was glad to get it. Make sure you build a square, level foundation (I used 4x4) and it will be very sturdy once assembled. After I started putting it together I noticed that two panels had been damaged while being shipped so make sure you check all the parts before starting to build. I was also missing some weather stripping, but it was sent free of charge with some free touch up paint. Get at another person to help you put it together as it will be difficult if you do it alone. Also, the materials are kind of cheap (metal is thin and bends easily and the screw bit size seems to vary a little), but it is solid once it is finished.

This shed didn't cost as much as a typical wooden shed, but it was easy enough to put together as long as you followed the directions. All the parts were stamped with numbers. All in all, it took me three days to put it up ? about six hours per day. During construction, you may have to prop up the shed walls as I did ? to a fence and building using twine ? to keep the wind from knocking them down.

All in all a nice shed to use. My head would knock on the old shed that I had and so the tall door on this one was one of the main attractions for me. I had it mostly assembled and was putting on the roof before I realized I had only put one of the four corner posts in right side up. I put them in wrong as I couldn't tell which way it was from the instructions so they need to be clearer with assembly, maybe marking directions on the parts. When a bolt had to go through more than two pieces of metal it was almost too short.

Make sure you tell the shipping agent what he needs to use to get it out of the truck. Our own sealant is what we put on the joints, but the building works great.

This was a fairly easy and straightforward shed to put together even for one person doing it alone (except for the gables and beams/rafters). I opted to install the shed on a treated wood foundation using 4x4s for the outer frame with 2x4 joists, and ¾ inch treated plywood. Because I do have some construction experience, I adapted the instructions according to what I thought would be an easier and better way to construct the shed. I assembled the gable/beams on the ground and though they weren't that heavy, a friend helped me lift and install them on the shed. I discovered that installing the ridge caps on the roof would have been easier if longer bolts were included. Following the directions in this area would have caused problems if I hadn't used longer bolts. If I were to do this again, I would purchase longer bolts or small molly type bolts to make the job easier and faster to complete. If you are going to construct this shed alone, give yourself a few days with little or no wind, or else the whole thing will come crashing down on you. Until you complete the roof, the side walls have no support. Plus, if you live in an area with heavy snowfall, I would definitely recommend purchasing the "beef-up" roof kit. With lots of room, it's a great shed to recommend to a friend.

This shed has served our family well for more than twenty-five years. My teenage daughter and I assembled it without difficulty while my husband was otherwise occupied. Since our yard has problems with flooding, we built it on a six inch concrete pad with a gravel base. Every bit of storage area inside the shed has been put to good use. It holds our tools and machinery as well as portable shelving for smaller equipment. We were even able to use the metal rafters for lightweight overhead storage. The shed has stood the test of time and weather. Even heavy snow did not cause the gable roof to bow. After all these years of use, the doors have finally come off the building. I plan to purchase the exact same type of shed to replace it. Due to its longevity and durability, I would recommend this product to anyone.

After only needing a weekend for assembly, I'm pleased with how this shed came out. The extra space the shed has provided was invaluable, and there was plenty of room to put extra shelving inside it.