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Review about: Shedstore
8' x 6' Forest Overlap Apex Pressure Treated Wooden Windowless Shed
I was impressed with all the Trust Pilot reviews and I must say that the ordering and delivery process was excellent with a delivery time slot being given. I will also say that the instructions were clear and that plenty of screws etc were provided. There however ends the positive comment. I chose this shed because I just needed a low cost option for garden tool storage, lawn mower and a bike. All I wanted was something weatherproof and reasonably sturdy. The 15 year rot guarantee was attractive. I saw a similar size product at B&M Home Bargains for about £70 cheaper but assumed that the Shed Store product would be superior. Not so. It is little more than several flimsy fence panels with very poor quality framing. Many of the frame sections were bent making joining the panels without gaps impossible. Fortunately I had a supply of timber off cuts to hand which I could use to modify and fill. The only quality piece of wood is the central roof joist. I kept telling myself that once finished the whole thing may suddenly acquire some structural integrity. When I came to fit the door it would not close because the post to which the hinges attach was warped preventing the door closing against the weather strip. After spending the whole day trying to be positive and adapting as best I could I finally decided that the pallet that the shed came on was of superior quality. I then proceeded to 'slaughter 'the pallet and use the wood to provide internal bracing so that at least it felt like it would not collapse if a pigeon flew into it! After several days several of the overlaps have started to warp leaving gaps through which small rodents would easily pass. There was also a pool of moisture on the floor where two of the panels meet. In the end I have decided to slap several coats of stain/preserver on hoping that this may at least give the wood some chance of surviving the winter. I will also add that the shed was installed on a perfectly level concrete base which previously had a shed on it for at least 20 years. Yes this is a cheap shed but there are plenty of better cheap sheds around. Not sure if this reflects on the quality of Shedstore's other products. I am looking to install a a high quality security shed for my motorcycle but dont think I will take the risk with Shedstore and will look for a local supplier. At these troubled times (Covid 19) I really don't want to waste my breath making a complaint having far more significant things to worry about. All I can say is don't waste your money on this particular product.