The video produced does not represent the true and existing struggles the at home DIYers will encounter while assembling. It falsely misleads the at home DIYers to believe it is an easy and simple build without complications. The screws provided for the trusses had rounded heads making it almost impossible to use channel locks or vice grips as instructed in the video. A rubber mallet had to be used to completely insert both metal pieces into the doors as the plastic was too thick in areas which impeded the ease of entry. The video implies the opposite; simple easy insertion by hand. In some instances the video and/or the instruction manual are not definitively clear enough for the at home DIYers to the point that both instructions have to be viewed multiple times concurrently before an understanding can be deduced. The whole point of DIY is to do it yourself without having to reach out telephonically or otherwise for assistance.
The shelf is too narrow and is as flimsy as a paper plate even after the round metal rods are attached. Two of the black plastic anchors provided for the shelf just spun in place and when they finally took hold just minutes after those two popped out of the wall; the entire shelf concept is worthless in my opinion. Manufacturing the shelf in the same manner as the wall panels would not only provide a sturdy and useful shelf, but would also lend itself to provide structural support for the back wall of the shed.
There were some slight manufacturing defects encountered during the DIY assembly; rear gable did not seat properly, floor buckled slightly upon completion of shed assembly due to tongue and groove seating issues of the floor panels. The video showed two side-by-side silver screws applied to the floor panels in each screw point area. However on the floor panels we received there were only single screw divot areas to affix the black screws provided. The right door after assembly does not stand firmly flat at the far left top corner when closed; it flairs slightly outward. I hope no real problems will arise as a result of these defects.
The window on the AHH wall panel is a nice feature until the glass panel is inserted. It has no proper seal, closure, or screen like the door windows and it is slightly too tall for the provided secure tabs to fit properly. It’s like it was designed for a child’s plastic play house. The concept is not a secure design, but instead presents an inferior stigma to the entire build.
Overall, aesthetically it looks nice. For the price, we expected a better quality design. How well it stands up overtime under various weather conditions and for how long leaves much doubt. Therefore at this time based on the above, I cannot in good conscience recommend this shed to others. Should this shed hold up over time, I will change my recommendation.