Customer Reviews

DuraMax Model 00911 5x3 YardMate Vinyl Storage Shed with floor

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I have a limited space between my garage door and my electrical meter where I wanted a shed and this one is the ideal size. I also have a Rubbermaid shed for off season pool equipment and cushions storage. The Rubermaid shed was much easier to assemble and is much sturdier. I was able to assemble the Rubermaid shed alone and without any hardware. This shed requires two people and requires many screws and brackets. The sides of this shed are quite flimsy and I would worry about its stability if it were not placed against the side of my house. It took about 3 hours for me to assemble with my wife's assistance but that could have been reduced by about an hour if the screw holes for the interior braces lined up easily. That was quite frustrating. I am using it to store my push mower and accessories to free up garage space but wish it would accomodate an uper shelf to utilize all the wasted space. If you aren't strapped for space, as I was, I recommend Rubbermaid over Duaramax. The quality is much superior. I did find a great supplier for the shed in CNS. They were about $50 less than all other sources, shipped free and it arrived in less than a week.

I was disappointed in how flimsy this shed really is. Despite the excellent assembly instructions It was very difficult to hold together while I was trying to assemble it. The floor is not rigid and the sides move easily, I had to buy racks for the inside because you can't lean anything against the sides. I have this shed under my deck so it's in a protected area. I wouldn't think of putting it out in the weather where strong winds would no doubt topple it. I would not purchase this product again.

The instructions are incorrect, inadequate and incomplete. The only merit to the product is that it is relatively light. The assembly is very complex. Take a few hours even for skilled carpenters. There are major gaps in the instructions and the details are confusing at best. Parts were missing. Also it require purchase of silicone caulking which was not mentioned in the specification when the product was purchased. It is certainly not worth its price and will redoubtably fall apart in a few years because it is so flimsy. It it wasn't such a hassle I would send it back. I will have to chalk it up a a bad decision. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT: amazon.com/gp/product/B0001T0RV2/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title