Devoko Outdoor Storage Shed 5 x 3 FT Lockable Metal Garden Shed Steel Anti-Corrosion Storage House with Single Lockable Door for Backyard Outdoor Patio (Brown)

Just finished assembling 8x10 unit. Unlike other units this unit is actually slightly bigger than 8 x10. We made a base 9 x 11 which worked out well. You definitely need a base. The base pictured used 2x6 PT for outer frame and 2x4 PT on 2 ft centers for cross member supports. Used 4x8x 7/16 OSB for the floor. Did a water seal on the OSB before assembling the shed since it isn’t PT. You definitely need a base if you aren’t assembling on concrete in order for all the holes to line up. Make sure the bottom frame of the shed is squared by measuring from diagonal corners to make sure equal distance. Secure the bottom shed frame to the base to keep it squared during assembly. The instructions were good and generally went together without significant issues. You’ll need to be careful attaching the top frame. The top frame on each side has a groove instead of individual holes so you’ll need to careful with the corners in order for roof panels to line up correctly. You may need to make adjustments in process. We managed to assemble the entire shed with only drilling two holes when attaching the final trim piece as the holes were off father than could be adjusted. Half the panels have a protective coating. After removing the film from one panel we chose to leave the rest covered as it took about 20 minutes to peel the film off the first panel. We’ll deal with the film a little at a time in the future. You can use an electric screw driver but it needs to have a torque adjustment. Some of the screws can strip if you aren’t careful but there about 450-500 screws which is more than we wanted to do by hand. We chose to apply dab of acrylic seal on each to the exposed roof panel screws as the included plastic washers didn’t cover some of the holes entirely due to alignment. It rained the day after we finished and the inside remained dry without leaks so the deal was a good choice. You definitely need two people for assembly of some of work. I recommend having a folding table to layout all the hardware to keep from having to continuously bend over to grab screws. Also recommend removing everything from the two boxes and laying them out to keep from having to continuously dig through the boxes to find the piece or pieces you are looking for. Actual assembly time with two people was about 13 hours over three days. Leveling the ground and assembling the base was about 4 hours. We had all the base lumber cut to size at Home Depot so we could start assembling as soon as we got home. You may question the the rigidity of the unit as you are assembling but once everything is completed the unit is pretty solid, more than I anticipated. Overall we are satisfied and felt the unit went together pretty easily.

I was really debating whether to give this 3 or 4 stars, but here's my experience with it. First of all, it's not actually 5 feet by 3 feet. The description does mention this but I was still surprised to find how small it was once I started building it. It's actually about ½a foot smaller in each direction. I found it fairly easy and straightforward to assemble but as an auto mechanic I'm pretty good at figuring things out by looking at them. I agree with some of the other reviews that the assembly instructions are vague and somewhat unclear. It wasn't too hard for me to figure out what goes where but I could see how it could be difficult for those who aren't as inclined to building things without clear instructions. Overall I am happy with it even though it only fits one of the 2 shelf units I had intended to put in it. Be sure to assemble it on a VERY flat surface! My yard is mostly a steep hill. I dug an area out of the hillside for it and put down wood as a base but I had a hard time lining up the roof panels because the ground wasn't as flat as it needed. I ended up drilling new mounting holes to install the rear section of the roof panels to make up for the uneven ground. The biggest problem I noticed after it was assembled was when the first rain came and it leaked water inside from the rear section of the roof panels down the back wall, but I don't know that this is a defect in the design of the shed as much as the trouble I had lining up roof panels due to the uneven topography and the fact that I built it with the back of the shed against a cut-out hillside which greatly hindered access to the back of the shed during assembly. I also found that the door latch didn't line up perfectly when closing the door but, again, I think this had more to do with the uneven surface rather than the shed itself. In a nutshell, I would say that this is a good solid shed at a great price. If you have a very flat yard it should go together well but if you need to grade things I would suggest making sure it is very level before assembling it and I would also recommend a very solid flat foundation for it.

It takes time to set, but it’s definitely worth it. I lived in northern indiana, all seasons weather and winds, still erected good quality, just take the time to use the correct screws. Very easy installation, just open a bottle and call a friend.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Lower price Sturdiness: It's ok once it's put together but not during the assembly. It is very thin tin and the screws easily bore out the pilot holes. I had to screw through the tin and into little wood pieces I made to make sure the screw would tighten down because the thin tin pilot holes would easily strip out and not tighten. Waterproof: Have some caulk ready because it is not even close to being waterproof. There were tons of gaps in the tin when it was assembled. Leakage: It will leak if you don't caulk it. Looks: Looks pretty good, I was impressed. Labeling: Labeling was good on the pieces but the instructions booklet had some very confusing parts.

Alright so got a bit of ground to cover here. I’ll preface this by saying that if you’re assembling this and you don’t have much experience with assembly, the instructions are a nightmare. I consider myself pretty handy with tools. Overall, between building the platform and assembling the shed, I’d say give yourself about 10-12 hours to get this all done if you’re solo. After getting everything assembled just a couple days ago, I now have water dripping into my shed. All plastic washers were used that were needed, but the issue was that some holes were not lining up properly. I will be going over what I can reach with silicone to try and seal up any orifices, but this is already a red flag for me. There is plenty of storage capacity, which is a huge plus, but the materials are so thin and inexpensive that you cannot count on hanging anything off of it. If you do, use command strips and only hang very light things. Alternatively, make/purchase free-standing shelves. I originally bought this back in October of last year. I started assembly as soon as it arrived, but discovered it was missing crucial parts to finish the framing. Those took a couple weeks to receive, and by the time I could dedicate more time to the project, it began to snow/freeze. Putting together metal anything outside in freezing temperatures wasn’t my idea of a good time. Lastly, the doors don’t close properly. I’ve tried messing with the hinges, even tried bending framing in a way to account for the mis-alignment, but simply put, it’s just a hair too snug and about a 1/4 inch off, which is enough to allow me to shut the door without lifting the left side. There’s likely a better quality shed out there to purchase folks, but if you’re not worried about stuff taking on light rain, this will do the trick, I just don’t expect the platform to last long due to the fact that I can’t climb on the roof to seal all the seams and stop the water intrusion.

I bought this shed for extra outdoor storage and it works well. Assembly took some time but the instructions were clear. Once assembled, it feels sturdy and provides good space for tools and supplies. The door opens smoothly and it looks nice in the backyard. Overall, a good option for the price.

You have to be very particular about setup! The panels have labels are are VERY specific. When done, its not a bad shed at all despite very thin material. I added a 2X3 with better screws for the water proofing on the roof. The shed walls are magnetic and my stick-up light works great. I have a washed and dryer installed in mine out on a remote property that faces some significant winds quite often and this seems to be handling them without issue so far. Video added. The winds are going left to right in the video and rocking the trailer a good bit and the carport but, the shed is hardly moving so, its resisting the winds pretty well. It did take me and the wife about 3 hours to assemble while chatting so, YMMV.

I'm torn on the ratings. It took a long time to get here was even rescheduled most likely because of the weight. It is very heavy. It is smaller than the size advertised which messed up my plans as well. Mine was missing parts including the hinges. Mine was also dented but the box was not. Miss-placed holes for the bolts and no extras so if you get a few which we did that are factory rejects you are screwed... no pun intended. I read instructions over and over, I watched videos, I read reviews, none where correct for the parts I had, this took two months to put together. First I contacted seller for missing parts, hinges and dents in panels and the many drill bits that broke while we had to drill our own holes, they only offered the hinges and $20 off. So a few weeks later they sent one hinge. Ok so the door needs two hinges. so than again a few weeks later I got the other hinge and two months had past from when I ordered it. They never gave us the $20 off that I can find anywhere. After using tons of tools and breaking some, Thank goodness we had them because most homes don't own metal working tool.... why you buy a pre-drilled and cut KIT in the first place, tons of cussing, replacement parts it is finally up. Also this one does NOT have vents. If they had delivered what was advertised I would have given it a 5 star review. After all our work and skill I have a decent shed that we anchor with heavy duty stakes or ground anchors. For what I needed and for the price I would buy again from a different manufacturer and make sure they weren't lying about the size. If you have the skill and tools and extra cash to actually build one of these from scratch but don't want the pain of doing all of it yourself, than for the price I would say this is a decent little shed you will be doing the work that should have been done at the factory and running around town trying to find parts to replace the missing ones.