Purchased this deckbox and two others. They're huge but after a year and less (because we purchased three at different times last year) all three are faded/sun bleached and two have broken in the same spot on both (obviously a flaw). For the money spent, they look like junk. And, if I wanted to return/exchange (which I totally do), I would have to bring them to the club. These are huge. There is no possible way to bring three assembled deck boxes. So there's that, which is frustrating and a disappointment. I could only add so many photos below. :(

I recommend the following: 1 - Use a power drill screwdriver with a No.2 Philips bit to assemble it. Set it for a torque (autostop) of "1" or "2" and drive a screw in until the drill reaches full torque and "tap-tap-taps." Then check the tightness with a hand-held Phillips screwdriver. If it is good and tight, keep that setting. If too loose, increase the torque to "3." You will be screwing in a lot of 1" black screws, and you want them all equally tight and fully seated. 2 - When the plastic sides and bottom are assembled, there will still be a small gap where the edges come together, maybe just enough to slip a piece of paper into. It's enough that maybe spiders, ants, etc. could make an entry. Also, it would allow driving rain, or a lawn sprinkler, to put water into the box and that could lead to mildew or mold. So I bought a tube of silicone sealant and ran a bead all around the edges on the inside, sealing the box watertight (I think it would float now). 3 - While the top has a decent overlap over the sides, I wanted a more weather/watertight/insect proof seal between the bottom box and the top lid. So I bought a roll of 1/2 inch wide, 1/8 inch thick self-adhesive backed foam insulation and applied it all around the top of the box. Now the lid closes and seals with no gap whatsoever. 4 - The floor of the box is not strong enough for firewood or other heavy items, unless you support the bottom -- under the center -- with shims. It's great for seat cushions, pool floaties, beach balls, etc. 5 - The lid likes to be lifted straight up, from the center, and lowered straight down. The hydraulic lift tubes that help lift the lid and hold it when it is up are located at the rear left and right edges of the box, and don't want to be twisted. 6 - Last comment: Position it where it will not be sitting in standing water.

Lid not as tight as needed to keep out rain. Has to bend the aluminum railing at latch side a little bit to get it to close. Also the ends needed adjusting to close at the corners but it still left a gap at the corners on the latch side of the box . It was Very easy to assemble the unit.

I ordered two boxes online. I got them in the store. I tried to build the first one, but without success. Parts are not very strong, poorly docked. I have extensive experience in assembling interior/outdoor furniture. That being said, I got stuck at step 2 and after 30 minutes of struggle - gave up. Will return both of them tomorrow.

It was very easy to put together, it is sturdy enough to sit on, and holds all of our pool equipment. The reason for taking away a star was because it was delivered without the bag of screws and lifting mechanisms for the door. The bag of screws, etc was not in the box, but because I was replacing the 150 gallon deck box, I just used the hardware from that. But had I not had it, I couldn't have completed assembly.

One Wind, Broke Off. Poor Design. Weak Joints. Customer Care said "Act of God" not covered under warranty. Do not buy this product. One wind, the closed lid opened itself and the lid's weak plastic screw hinge broke off and lid blew away and fell few feet away in the yard. Poor design. Now the broken lid, broken hinge, broken hinge screw hole. Total useless product.

Great storage box. It took about 2 hours to assemble, but the instructions were good. Only required a screwdriver to assemble. All the parts fit together very accurately and the completed box is very sturdy. Not sure if it's totally waterproof because we have it in an enclosed porch. It is attractive when completed. This box is huge and we are able to store our beach chairs and umbrellas in it, along with lots of beach toys.

This is a great box but is larger than any I have seen, so be careful to measure the space that you want to put it in to see if it’s going to fit. It’s great quality and opens and closes easily with good hinges. Lots of room inside for lots of cushions but if you’re short it’s hard to reach down to the bottom of the box!

Very easy to put together. Took 2 (not so spry) women 1 1/2 hours to put one together. One person can assemble it, but it is best if there are two when attaching the lid. The material is not very heavy, but unless you plan to move it often, it is certainly stable enough to hold pillow cushions (which is the exact reason I purchased it). I got it at sale price, but even the regular price was less than most. Box arrived slightly damaged, but that could be the carrier not the seller. No parts were missing, and the deck box was not damaged. Gave it 4 stars because the construction material was lighter than I had hoped for. But, perhaps my expectations exceeded today's market. Would definitely purchase again. Please keep in mind it's brand new so I'm excited about it, and may sing a different tune in a few years. Don't expect that to happen, but....

Very pleased with these. The size is perfect for a lot of cushions. We bought two. You have to put it together, but it’s not hard. It took about an hour to do the two. It’s hard to find a box big enough to hold what you need, so these are great, especially at the price.