Patiowell 3x3 FT Outdoor Storage Shed, Metal Sheds, Grey

This shed is very sturdy and looks nice when assembled. You will definitely need two people to assemble it. There are lots of little screws, and panels need to be supported by one person while the other person screws them in. I thought the gas struts didn’t work, but trust the process! Once I got them installed, they worked perfectly. The only problem I have is that my trash and recycling bins are just a little too large to fit in easily. It takes some shimmying and forcing to get them in. It’s worth it to have them hidden on my driveway, though. I don’t have the right kind of lids on the bins provided by the city to be able to use the chains that lift the bin lids when you lift the shed lid. That’s a bummer, but not too big of a deal. I would purchase this shed again. I just wish the door opening was slightly wider to make it easier to get the bins in and out.

I needed a shed to fit in a particular space and these sheds fit the bill. My daughter and I put them together, it took a bit of time. The directions are like IKEA directions so if you are not good with that, find someone that is. Two pairs of gloves are included with the kit and I recommend using them. Building the first shed, I really didn’t need the gloves. There are small screws and nuts and bolts which makes it difficult with gloves, but with the second shed, the edges were much sharper and i sliced my hand twice. So wear the gloves.Not all of the holes line up perfectly, some not at all. Having a fine drill bit was definitely doable to drill proper holes. I'd say that probably 98% of the holes connections line up.On the first shed, it was missing one piece…the very last piece. I contacted their customer service and they replied quickly and sent out the missing piece immediately. Also, with shipping dates, both sheds arrived before their predicted dates, so that was fine, too.For the money, i think these sheds are excellent. I didn’t fancy spending a few thousand dollars for a shed that I'd have to get permits to build. My sheds are nestled between some trees and have a bit of protection from the wind ( it’s very wind where I live). I did put them on pallets in case of minor flooding and I built a floor on those pallets from leftover flooring. You can get that at any ReStore for little money. Then I attached the shed to the floor. I don’t think these sheds would be great standing alone as they are very lightweight. I’m almost 70 years old and could lift the shed by myself onto the pallets.All in all, I am quite happy with them and would buy another if I needed. At first, I was going to give four stars, but I changed it to five stars because they suit my needs perfectly.

Even through the years when I’ve purchased a product that was dissatisfactory, I’ve never taken the time to ever write a negative review. For this product however, I’ve been so frustrated with it that I am actually going out of my time to write one. First of all, every. single. piece of this shed, which is probably around 30 panels, is wrapped in the cheapest quality plastic that must be peeled off. It’s the equivalent of trying to peel wet tissue paper off of something. It took literal hours to peel every panel as the plastic is so thin and cheap that it rips off every inch or so. Second, every piece of the shed including the panels, frame pieces, and supports are razor sharp at every edge. Even while trying to delicately handle them, I have multiple cuts on my hands, arms and even on my legs where they have grazed while I was manipulating them. Expect lots of cuts and bleeding while assembling this shed. Keep a first aid kit nearby. Thirdly, the quality of the panels of this shed are so incredibly cheap and thin that they dent and bend at the slightest pressure. I could literally make origami with these aluminum panels. I am one to be very meticulous when assembling things and even then, there are dents and unsightly bends everywhere. Lastly, the way the individual parts were packed was so poor that even before having to work with such embarrassingly cheap panels, they were mangled and scratched everywhere. Maybe if the protective plastic wasn’t so paper thin it would actually do a decent job at protecting them from each other. Trying to return it proved to be an even more irritating endeavor as they come in four separate boxes. I’m taking a loss with this shed and I hope that no one else has to deal with this absolute piece of garbage that wins the award for being the worst product ever designed. Again, I’ve never been so frustrated with any product I’ve ever purchased before but this one is the champion of being the single worst product ever created in human history. And that includes putting asbestos in ceilings and filling blimps with hydrogen gas. Don’t buy this. Get something better.

Went together well. Directions leave much to the imagination. Pay very close attention to the pictures and left/right, back/front. All parts line up if they are in the correct place. Sturdier than I expected when it was all put together. Flimsy metal, some parts were bent straight out of the box, others I damaged working with them.Special note: Some parts are coated in a saran wrap type plastic. It takes hours to remove. The estimated assembly time is very wrong.Gave me an extra roof cap. Shorted me about 30 vinyl washers.ProsFast shippingLooks goodSturdy after assembledConsPoor directionsParts easily damaged when loosePlastic wrap is tedious to remove

I ordered shed, she’d arrived on time. One box. That box said “one of two”. Contacted seller, they said second box would arrive next day, which it did. I’ve seen a few reviews saying the instructions were poor and that some of the pieces didn’t line up. That was not my experience. I did have some issues with half of the ridge pieces not lining up, but I think I put that part together incorrectly. I’m any case, the screws will self tap, so I was able to attach the panels no problem. In some ways I prefer that, the screws bite better.I built this on a sheeted deck that I had built for this the previous day. The shed itself took about 5 hours to put together. I did what I could on my own, then my girlfriend helped with the rest. I had put together a metal shed a few years ago that was a lot tougher, so I was expecting worse.So far this thing seems fine. For the price, I can’t complain, unless it leaks like a siv when it rains. But it looks like that shouldn’t be an issue.

I helped by dad put together this shed because he really wanted a 10x10 shed and arrow didn't seem to make one that exact size. The first problem was the dimensions on the website don't match the actual shed, he went off that and made his concrete base patio a bit too small. Using 10x10 1 foot patio bricks would suffice. The metal panels are very flimsy and cheap, just a bit stronger than those disposable foil cooking pans, but less sturdy than a cookie sheet. There is is about 400 small screws at least that you have to manually put a cheap plastic washer on, its extremely tedious. (in my case I ran short of the washers and had to get extra hardware on my own). Many screws are also near the ground so you will be on your hands and knees a lot, and need a few feet around the shed to put screws in, so don't put it anywhere cramped. As far as required tools a light weight drill with magnetic bit would be highly recommended, 1 or 2 ladders, and you need someone else to help you or this would not be possible. Magnetic trays to hold the screws were also very helpful. I also ended up using a 7mm nut driver. Rubber mallet for getting things to fit better. The instructions were mostly decent, but were vague in some areas and you just need to use your common sense about how things fit together. Despite following the directions, the doors ended up misaligned and we had to use some of our own ideas to get things to fit properly. Using extra screws, drilling holes, etc. Would not recommend to a novice handyman. My dad and I are both fairly handy and this took about 15 hours to complete. I would not recommend this product and wish we spent more on a better product. I worry this will not last a long time and have water leaking issues in the future. The way the roof is designed looks like it would trap leaves or pine needs if your shed is near a tree. Many of the panels arrived with bends or dents.

First off...I knocked off one star because the packaging wasn't terrible but it also left me with several pieces with some visible dents.The second star was knocked off because of various items...overall build quality, visible gaps between some parts (minor but noticeable), and a little frustration. As I graded this project, I tried to keep in mind that this was a project that cost me under $1,000 for a complete 10x10 shed including shipping and additional materials to build the platform. Similar sheds were anywhere from $1000 - $3000+ for the shed alone.So to answer the question of is this the best bang for the buck? Absolutely.This shed was shipped in 4 boxes via FedEx. All boxes were a manageable size if you're relatively strong or had a helper. I think the largest box was just under 75 lbs.During unpacking, it was easy to check that you received all the parts (each box contained a packing sheet for verification). I laid all the parts out in the yard for quick and easy identification. There's only a few different types of screws to worry about and don't worry, there are extra screws and washers so don't panic when you lose a few (despite the gold screws and white washers seeming easy to spot in green grass, they are like freaking Houdini and disappear out of nowhere).Before you begin assembly, I can't stress this enough. Make sure you are building it on a PERFECTLY level and square platform or other form of foundation. When we built it, everything went together smoothly, the holes mostly lined up aside from where we may have bent something or had something a hair crooked, and the doors opened and closed with no binding. We realized it was crooked after building it and using a come-along, we straightened it up which knocked it ever-so-slightly out of level, which as I learned was just enough to make the doors bind (so I will be releveling my platform soon).During assembly, much of it can be done by one person but there are a couple spots that are absolutely crucial to use a helper with:1.) When installing the sheet metal corners, they will fold right over if you don't have someone hanging onto them. Don't even attempt that step alone, trust me.2.) You will want assistance with the upper rail installation as well just to help ensure they are all squared up during installation.3.) I installed the gable ends alone so it can be done carefully with one person but if you aren't extremely careful, they will fold right over on you. You need to carefully set them into place and make sure you get probably 4 screws in spread out far enough before you let them go. If you do one screw and then let go to reposition or grab another screw, your piece is going to fall off and fold over. Best method is to have a helper assist so you aren't trying to carry everything and do it all at once. They're super light and it'll take 5 minutes with a helper.Assembling the center beam is a pain in the butt. Follow the directions carefully and where it says to leave the screws loose, leave them very loose, because you will be needing to slide part of the metal in-between it. On that note, when you get to the step of installing the center beam, if you didn't choose to wear the gloves during assembly, wear the gloves for that step. I ended up supergluing my finger when the piece of metal snapped into place and my finger was still in there. Don't be like me.When I did the roofing panels, this was where I ran into issues with the holes lining up. Keep your screws loose until you have EVERY hole lined up and then try to verify your sheets are perfectly straight otherwise they will get worse the further down the row you go.Follow the directions carefully so you can reach the center screws for the ridge cap. I installed the panels from the inside standing on a short ladder until I could no longer fit and then finished attaching them from the outside. The ridge cap will need to be bent pretty far to access the screws for the remaining panels once you reach that point. Just try to be a careful as you can.The rest of the installation (door assembly and installation) went pretty easy. I didn't install the plastic covers that went over the exposed screws from the roof panels. They're not exactly in an area anyone should ever be sticking their hands but if you think people will be reaching up there, install them. Those screws are sharp. 😂Verify your doors close okay and adjust your latch if needed.Other tips...1.) I used an impact driver (and pliers when applicable) to install all screws but when using the F1 screws, but don't torque them down. They strip super easy. Snug them. If using plastic washers, make sure they're just tight enough to give the washer a little squish so they're doing their job (sealing from rain). On that note, when it calls for washers, use them or your shed will leak. I have not had any rain yet to verify it's leak free even with the washers.2.) The sheet metal parts are shrinkwrapped with plastic, I assume to prevent scratches. Good luck removing it. I removed it from the pieces where it was noticeable and left it alone if it wasn't too noticeable. You will spend at least a day just unwrapping parts if you try to unwrap it all. It does not come off easy at all.3.) I'm not sure what idiot came up with the 2-3 hour assembly time, but I can tell you I am generally a jack of all trades and this was nothing at all out of the ordinary for me or my assistant (who assisted for approximately 4-6 hours). Not counting the shed platform assembly. I had around 12 hours in it, split up over 3-4 days.4.) I would tape or add padding to the roof beams on the underside. They are sharp where spliced together and if you're any taller than about 5'8", you could slice your head on them if you step under that part.5.) DON'T lean anything against the walls inside or out. While installing a ground anchor kit, my buddy leaned against the wall lightly with his hand and immediately put a dent in one of the ridges. We popped it right back out, but as easy as it dented, you don't want to lean on it at all.6.) Almost forgot this one but it may be one of the most important tips... Patiowell has both a YouTube assembly video and then a playlist that actually focuses on step-by-step assembly. These videos were a tremendous help as the instructions sometimes lacked the detail needed to align the parts properly or which side to overlap, etc.In conclusion...Pros: Inexpensive, looks pretty good, assembly was fairly straightforward. No special skills or tools needed. Basically tape measure, level, Phillips screwdriver (or impact driver), pliers, and maybe a hammer to gently assist a few parts into place if you couldn't force them into place by hand.Cons:Sheet metal is a bit thin and flimsy, some visible gaps between areas you wouldn't expect to see through, plastic protector nearly impossible to remove, some exposed sharp edges on the finished product, took much longer to assemble than advertised, packaging caused product to incur minor damages, door latch hardware is a little on the cheap side.Hope this helps you make a decision. Overall, I would still recommend this to others looking for a decent shed on a tight budget.Update:I was cautious when installing the screws on the roof to make sure all screws had a plastic washer and were appropriately torqued to prevent leaks from loose or overtightened washers. I still ended up with a few leaks. I am going to have to find a way to sell them up before my floor rots out. Otherwise, the shed is still solid.

I really like this storage shed. Although it doesn't look very big from the outside, it actually holds a lot of stuff. My tools used to be scattered all over the yard, but now they can all be stored inside! I finished assembling it today, though I haven't had time to build a base for it yet. I also plan to install shelves inside to organize all the tools. My only concern is that it isn't completely airtight— I understand there might be small gaps. A single can of expanding foam sealant is all it takes to make it perfect. The price was very attractive, and the size is just right for my needs. It took a little time to assemble, but now I have a proper place to store all that clutter.

No vienen bien las piezas, La puerta no cubre todo el espacio. Mal, te la combi pero debes de regresar todo el producto, y tirar todo el esfuerzo de armar el producto.

屋根の下地に強度が、必要。しっかり作ったが雨漏りします。最初から薄い金物だから！配送で折れて曲がっていたり、部品も枚数が足らなかった。

Un poco complicado armarlo, no tiene piso, no es hermético, le entra agua