Customer Reviews

DuraMax 00614, 4' x 8' Stronglasting SideMate Vinyl Storage Shed With Foundation Kit (00614-DM) Category: Duramax Vinyl Sheds

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I found this storage shed online, then found the best price at Amazon. With a couple of minor exceptions, the instructions (all pictorial, very little text) were very good. Get some help, though, if you have not had experience assembling similar products. A power screwdriver or drill is a must. No missing parts, in fact a few extra screws and plugs, which are nice to have. Shipping was quick, I actually had received it and finished assembly before Amazon's confirmation of shipment and charging my credit card.

This was definitely a project to put together and the directions should have notes for some details in assembly. There were two specific areas where a piece fits two ways, but should really go one way to be correct. Unfortunately, the directions are more crude pictures than word labels and I found the problems after I was almost done. So I had to take it apart and build it again.

This is definitely a two person job of assembly. If I had more yard space I would have gone with a bigger building made of stronger material. This building works really well up next to my house because I don't have a large yard it really maximizes the space I do have.

Pro:

1. Good assemble instruction. This is one thing that I was afraid when shopping around among different brands. I did not have any prior similar experience but have no problems to pick up the parts and start to build it.

2. Material seems durable and have lables on them for easy identification.

3. Good package: this model come with the fundation kit so you don't need to purchase other.

4. Fast shipping: this is not related to this product itself but the vendor. The vendor contacted me in short time and set up a date for delivery. Easy, simple and effective.

Con:

1. Although the material seems durable (the frames), the wall and roof panels are thin.

2. Some parts don't have very accurate cutting, such as holes should be aligned all together to be fixed together. But it is not a deal breaker.

Suggestion:

1.Read the assemble instruction first from the front to the back so you have the idea of how thing will be put together. This can give you some knowldege why there are certain parts assembled differently than other similar parts.

2.absolutely get an electric screwer. There is no way you can do it manually.

3.one extra helper will be nice. I put everything together myself except putting the walls in. I have limited space and have to put the parts in somewhere and move between them.

4. Separate and put the parts in groups first before assembling.

Now go and finish your project. :)