Customer Reviews

ShelterLogic Shed and Storage Series Shed-In-A-Box, Gray, 6 x 10 x 6-Feet6-Feet

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I had to make some modifications to the installation process as I built a wood floor to which I attached the shed. Overall, I think it's a good product and is sturdy once it's completely finished, the cover is attached and properly adjusted, and tie-down systems are secured. The zipper door works well and I'm happy with the space the shed provides. I would criticize the installation instructions for being a little confusing, so putting the shed together took longer than I expected. You also have to put the framework together and then disassemble it later in order to finish attaching the cover. Don't build it on a windy day. I thought that the way the end-walls were cut and rigged seemed a little out of whack which makes attaching them hard to understand and maybe the rigging will put additional stress on the fabric and tear it out. It is necessary to do some adjusting on the cover to get it to fit right. Also, There are quite a few hardware parts to assemble. I would like few parts and more simplicity. I mounted the structure ON TOP of a wood floor. If I was doing it over, I'd make the wood floor slightly smaller and have it be completely INSIDE of the shed with the shed being mounted on the ground. This would make water penetration at the floor level much easier to prevent. The bottom line is that once you get it built, it's pretty good. Additionally, the manual states that it is NOT intended for permanent installation. It cautions you that if you want for permanent install, you must use 30" anchors NOT INCLUDED. Only 4 small 15" anchors are included with the shed kit; that's not enough for good wind resistance.

I live in an apartment complex without covered or indoor parking. I wanted to keep my baby ('07 Goldwing) protected from the weather and dry when it rains. There is a private "patio" with privacy hedges along the front of the two story town houses that's just enough bigger than the shelter that I can get around it easily. It is very well built, the materials appear to be of good quality, durable and absolutely waterproof. It's fairly easy to assemble even alone. I started inside but quickly moved outside while it would fit through the door. It's well protected from the wind by the hedges, so it's free standing. I didn't think the landlord would appreciate holes in the concrete for the anchors. There have been some nasty thunderstorms with high winds and it hasn't moved. Not mfg's fault but there were a lot of sections of the tube frame missing. First call got a promise to get them to me in 10 days, second call actually got them ordered and delivered as promised. Absolutely no problems replacing the pieces the freight company lost. The box is heavy but I got it in the house without help. The inside has plenty of space for this very large motorcycle. Able to ride it in, just have to lower the antennae first. I added velcro to the roof and the flap door to hold it open when it's breezy. I thought some ties inside and outside at the top of the door could have been sewn into the seams and would have made it easy to keep the door open, but the velcro works well. The floor is the concrete and the sides are long enough that they curve outwards and keep the rain from coming in. It would be perfect for any motorcycle (possibly two crotch rockets), ATV or lawn tractor. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this highly. Wish I'd known about these years ago and plan to take it with me if I move.

This is my second tarp shed. The first one was made by a different company. This ShelerLogic shed was shipped complete with no missing pieces. The packaging was good. It went together well. First you assemble the frame, then you through the tarp over and tighten down. There is only one door. In the picture it looks like the back might open up, but it doesn't. There may be a kit available to add a door to the back, but I only need one door - so I didn't look into it. This shed has a nice feature my first one doesn't. There are two grommeted holes just above the door and two bungee cords. This allows you to roll up the door and then lock it open. I wished my other shed had this feature. The kit also includes looking hardware which pulls the tarp taut over the shell. This worked out really nice. It also comes with anchors that help you tie the shed down to the ground so it won't blow away in a windstorm. They seem to work as it hasn't blow over yet. I use it primarily to store a motorcycle -- and it works great. A few things you should be aware of. On a sunny day, these sheds get very hot inside - even if it's not that hot outside. So, be aware of this if are storing anything that is particularly sensitive to high temperatures. Second, when it blows in the winter, snow will enter the tent through the bottom of the door and also under the back panel opposite the door. The sides, by contrast have a lot of flap hanging over and so I've never gotten snow in through the sides. Third, there is really no way to lock this shed -- and even if you could, anyone with a knife could cut there way in. Thus, not so good for securing anything of value. Lastly, there is no floor. If you put the shed on your grass, the grass within one season will die and you will end up with a dirt floor which becomes a mud floor when it rains. I built a floor using pressure treated lumber. The floor set me back about $100 and 3 hours but is well worth it. Overall, this is a great shed. It's much cheaper then an aluminum kit shed; it's easy to assemble; it does the job; and it lasts a long time. I would not hesitate to buy another one -- or recommend one to my friend.

Glad I did'nt waste a bundle of money on one of those
stupid metal sheds. This thing is far superior, at a
fraction of the cost. I put it together by myself, in
a windstorm! only problem I had was that one of the
strap ratchets fell apart. I called Shelter Logic, and
they shipped a replacement same day. I can't review
the anchor system. I din't use it. I built a floor to
bolt it down to. Just love it. Shelter Logic and
Northern Tools & Equipment are tops in my book

We recently purchased the ShelterLogic 10x10 for additional storage at our permanent camping site. So far we are very satisfied with this product - we wanted to get mowers, a glider swing, brooms, rolled fences for vegetable garden, and other items out of cold and snowy winter weather - plus eliminating the "junky" look around the camper. We plan to use it year long as with the summer comes planting flowers and vegetables utencils, containers, bags of dirt, etc. We got the grey shelter and when we checked it last week, it was nice and toasty inside so i'm thinking it'll be a great place to put spring plants prior to planting if the weather is cold and rainy. The village where we have our camper is small and we're not concerned about locking it. I am thinking about getting a smaller one for our home for my planting equipment, etc. (I'm a messy gardener!)

Be advised that if you leave this up year round, it will start to tear within 24 months. Pinholes started appearing after one year and an 8 inch tear has appeared, plus several smaller tears.

The gray material is thin as paper and not the least bit durable. Keep in mind this is nothing more than a temporary solution for a storage need. Considering the amount of work required to assemble the frame, I would think twice before wanting another one.

Better cover materials are available but the cost makes you stop and think about putting up a regular shed instead.

I bought this to house my Honda Silverwing 600 maxi scooter. I've been using a standard sized Bike Barn, which turns out to be
just a bit too small. Also, it's been blown around and torn up quite a lot - but that's another story. This ShelterLogic shelter is quite roomy by comparison, and gives me plenty of extra room to work on the bike in there, etc. I like that it's not
too tall (6 1/2 feet at the ridge), which I think gives it a more stable profile out in the wind, and we have plenty of that here in NM, especially now, in the Spring. This shelter must be staked down, and the kit comes with four auger style stakes to use for this. I was only able to use one of them because of the rocky soil here, so I used three other metal ground stakes for the three other corners, and so far it's working fine.

The shelter doors - there are three separate pieces to this thing; two end door pieces, and the top cover piece - will blow around in the wind, so you shouldn't expect them to be perfectly "tight" and sealed. This shelter isn't completely tight anyway, and you will get dust blown into it to some degree. The picture makes it look more sealed up then it actually is, and any wind will compromise that picture-perfect fantasy anyway.

All in all I'm happy with it thus far - I've had it up for a week now. You'll need some basic hand skills and tools to erect it, and one person can do it easily enough. I can't speak to longevity of course. However the quality seems to me to be capable of some of that.

UPDATE AFTER A WINDY, DUSTY WEEK OF USE:

If you need a shelter that will keep dust out; if you live in a windy area where there is a lot of dust/dirt/earth, etc., then I'd suggest you look for a different shelter system. This one won't do it. I live in such an area - Spring here is always windy, and this Spring has been unusually windy - and my motorbike has been literally covered with a layer of dirt after some windy days. I wish it were different, but there it is.

If you've shopped around, you know that sheds aren't cheap. So when I picked up one of these as temporary storage for under $150 I was pleased. I only intend to use it for overflow from my house while working on various projects. Unless you have a super flat yard, I recommend building a floor. It must be anchored either to a floor or the ground. So it makes little sense to try and anchor to a sloping yard. It'll look stupid if nothing else. I agree with another reviewer that you should build the floor so it sits high inside the shed and prevents water from getting to the "floor." It's not a tent, so it has no floor per se. The instructions are awful so be patient and you'll make it through by figuring out stuff on your own. This will entail some trial and error. Do allow at least 4 hours to put it together. For housing outdoor things that may be ok getting a little wet, this is a good move. I wouldn't put anything to fragile in this shed. It may blow away or the wind may be able to drive some water into it. It's not like a permanent shed. Oh, and don't expect that animals won't be able to get in, it's not that well sealed.

If you live anywhere where there is snow or wind this isn't for you. The first snow fall and the thing broke and bent in a million places. I was very sad to lose $200 and it was only up less than one month.

This is a well constructed Shed and the extra height is great because you can walk comfortably on the inside. The instructions are very confusing. My husband and I figured out how to put it together. You need 2 people to put this together but once it's up you will be very pleased with the quality. We are using the shed for the "overflow" of stuff in our house.