Suncast 7' x 7' Modernist Resin Outdoor Storage Shed

I got two of these to replace different sheds "Gone with the Wind" that was Hurricane Ian when the entire porch, under which they sat, took off. I don't know yet how the new ones will hold up to the Florida weather and tenants piling stuff inside, but they look good, and seem well constructed for a resin shed. There are metal side and roof supports, and interlocking walls. I'll be anchoring them, though, with tie downs because just bolting down the base isn't going to keep the roof on. If it takes off, so will the sides. My son and I (71 yrs) assembled the first one in about 3 hours and then second one in about 2 (and we are still speaking!). Recommendations: Make sure the base piece joints are tightly together on both ends before you start on the walls or everything will be off. Get a low torque battery powered screwdriver (drills are too powerful) to save time and maximize the benefits of teamwork (I caught two from Skil on sale and they were great!). Also, assemble the clamps on the roof struts on the ground to save overhead work. Any metal-to-metal assembly will need manual screwing and pressure to complete. The hardest part of assembly was securing the bolts that connect the roof to the side supports. You need a slim 7/16 socket and anything else you can find in that size to help and it's still going to take time and patience. It would be nice if Suncast developed a tool set to make this easier. Don't try assembly without a helper. It will be brutal. Don't try to assemble this outside on a windy day. You have to get the sides to stand up in sequence. Even with two people, you can't install one side while another person tries to hold up more than 2 sections in a stiff breeze. They will take off from the base.

I assembled this by myself in a weekend, it took me approximately 10 total hours. I could have cut it down to 8 if components lined up better. The first issue was the gaskets for the windows, they would not stay in the slot they were cut out for. I tried silicone lubricant, and water. This was one of the first steps, and delayed any progress by two hours. Soaking the gaskets in water seemed to help a little but they still did not fit, I had to place the window on top put a few screws in, use my knife to adjust the gasket and repeat. The second issue was the metal side rails, I had to use my vice grips to make them fit. The slots they are designed for seemed to be too narrow. Take your time and it will work with a little fabrication. I bought this shed to replace a wooden one that was destroyed in a tornado, I had a flat concrete slab to work with, doors open and close smoothly no issues. We had some heavy rains the day after I finished this shed. Not a drop inside. I would have given this 5 stars if assembly would have gone smoother. I'm pretty happy with this shed so far and hope it will withstand the unpredictable mid west weather. Not sure how secure this unit is, I feel if I pull the doors as hard as I can, or kick the shed I would be able to get inside. Regardless I don't think any shed is theft proof?