Summary Review-
The Good: Packaging, Shipping Partner, Instructions with QR-Code Video, Materials, Fastener Packaging, Lifetime Customer Service, 10-Year Warranty.
The Bad: Split-Lid/Cover, Description, Doors, Metal Fasteners into Plastic.
Detailed Review -
Purchased this for a snowblower, and winter supplies. Built a paver platform for this shed, as it needs to be situated on a flat surface. As stated in “The Good” above, the item arrived and I was pleased with how Lifetime provides video instructions using their supplied QR-code. I have a vocational background, and this took me (one person) about 3.5 hrs. to construct, working carefully. Lifetime uses fasteners into plastic walls, lids & doors, so I suggest making each screw-into-plastic count, without over-tightening. You don’t want to strip these.
It rained substantially the day after assembly, and unfortunately we received a good amount of water inside the shed wall and floor. A closer look showed water penetrated the “split lid.” (Lifetime uses two separate panels instead of one, that you must screw together at a center seam. I suspect using two panels instead of one has to do with packaging.) A chat session with Lifetime Customer Support concluded with Lifetime shipping a new lid (pending). Lifetime pointed out that this shed is not water-proof, rather it is water-resistant, and some water is to be expected. Understandable, as they do describe it as “weather resistant,” not weather proof. However, Lifetime’s description of this shed indicate it’s able to accommodate tools, lawn equipment, bikes [items that can “easily” rust] as well as trash bins. Lifetime Customer Support suggested using a bead of silicone caulking at the split-joint on the lid to hopefully prevent future water penetration. I will try this on the replacement lid, but want others to be aware of this should they decide to store anything delicate within. The other small issue is the doors. They are flimsy, and although they can be secured to the hasp on the lid, the doors do not lock solid at the floor. There is a plastic pin, that glides over a hole in the floor. They merely close, and can easily be pulled out. Lastly is the lid when extended & fully open. It uses struts which is great, but if you are short, this can be difficult to pull down. I suggest adding a pull-down cord of some type, especially if you have small children opening and closing this shed. We used Paracord for it durability. All in all, a nice shed. Just be certain to assemble on a flat surface and go easy on the fasteners. Just don’t expect the shed to be water-proof and well-secured, it’s not. Hope this review helps.