Soooo….. I’m very glad this video exists. Following it step by step and pausing as we went took us 14 hours. 🤣 it made me wonder how long it actually took to film. I highly suggest following this video, use the paper manual (it has pictures of the actual true to size screws so you can match them up and make sure you’re using the right ones), and also the robot lady instructions. Between the three different instructions, we had hardly any problems. It’s a lot of work but it’s a great marriage builder. Or destroyer. You choose. It’s like a “choose your own adventure” build. Good luck!
This video was immensely helpful. That being said, I would have done the ridge line on the roof differently. Instead of putting all the pieces together on the ground and then trying to maneuver a 20 foot piece onto the roof, I would recommend start at one end and assemble it in pieces on the roof from the inside. This will help with applying pressure from the outside to better secure the panels together
This 20x8 build shed install is different then the one I just installed in my backyard the one sent as 2 skylights , Also the skylight across the roofs peak , missing from my install those two metal bars shown in this video that go under the two window walls , also bracket that connects Center truss above main door was not in any box , and then only received two pouches for 2 doors but in video the installer installed 4 :( ..Otherwise I hope my new lifetime shed lasts a lifetime figures crossed ps the shed is WOW thank you lifetime also a note to people wanting to purchase this shed make sure to get some help with install if you can not I suggest paying the rate and have lifetime help you out in finding some people to help you with this project just a tip
It's important that you look at the description to make sure this video is compatible with your shed. It make look the same but the assembly is different and so are the parts you receive. If you are missing parts, you can get everything ordered through customer service. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).
Sorry to hear this! What were you missing? I'd be happy to place the order for you. Send an email to youtube@lifetime.com with the list of things you were missing. You can also email me the issues you were having during the build to see where we can provide some tips.
@@kittyhawk7060 he said at the beginning to not overtorque or over tighten the hardware. The ridgid driver he's using doesn't have a torque adjustment, just a variable trigger.
I have the 15x8 and I did not get spring locks like this one that drill in. There was also no self tapping screw part for the slide in, it just slid in and then the middle latches were bolted on. Also had a way tougher time getting those hinge tubes in than in this video. They went in about half way barely and then had to be hammered the rest of the way.. The floor didn't snap together flush (it should snap together different, tighter and not require screws that stick up) needs to be redesigned. Also some of my roof panels, when the screws went in you could see soft spots on the top, like the plastic was worn. Its a really great shed but just needs a better design for some of the parts. There should also be alternative instructions included if you want to move the middle doors to the left or the right.
Help we cannot get the corner piece in! The holes are too narrow to fit it in place. We had them aligned, and even smacked the wall with a rubber mallet and it won’t go in the holes. What do we do
I bought this shed. As I was putting the doors together, I just wanted to make sure the dented side for the holes was facing in the right direction, so I started watching the video. This guy is impressive and does an impressive job putting the shed together.
Sorry to hear that you had missing parts. While you wait for the new skylights to come in, you can cover the roof with a tarp so nothing gets in to the shed.
Going through every piece of hardware and I have only 2 of the cap nuts and it calls for WAY more than the 2 I have. Extreme frustration and disappointment from the start
That shouldn't be the case. Please reach out to our customer service department with your parts that you're missing so we can get those shipped out to you. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).
@@LifetimeProductsAssembly Thank you for the response but I was on a time crunch and I didn't have time to go through that process. There were more than enough lock nuts (without the caps) so we used those and being that they were interior I didn't find it necessary to go through that process.
We currently don't have an assembly video for a 15' x 8' shed, however, if you can provide the model number of your shed, we can see if there is a video on the BILT app to help you.
If I designed this. The bottom of the walls would have a square channel and be secured to the floor with a metal l bracket and the top of the wall would have a flat bar on top of the wall to make the whole structure square and have flat bar along every wall seam. And the trusses would be plastic.
This shed as a wind rating of 65 mph if properly anchored and built. If you're needing more weather support, contact our sheds experts to see if this shed is compatible with our extreme weather kit. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).
This is my second lifetime shed. First one is almost 20 years old and still looks great. I think it is going to outlast the foundation. I hope this one lasts just as long.
The video was very helpful in preparing for the assembly of the shed. I would advise that when drilling into the steel/metal please use goggles to protect your eyes from falling or flying debris. I am female and enjoyed assisting my husband in the assembly of the shed. It was cumbersome, but we got the job done. Yeah!
The opening on the DSM brace is a almost a square but ever so slightly a rectangle hole now and not a circle and the DSP support tube that goes through it is only able to go 2 ways and section 2.15 does not specify which way the tapered ends are supposed to face. .
A well done video. Thank you. The part I'm trying to figure out is how to build the shed so I can minimize the number of hours when I will need to hire the other 2 guys. For example, putting all the trusses is place before the roof panels go on. Building the skylight ahead of time, before assistance is needed. I wonder if someone has done that. That would be a good video for lifetime to make.
I’m constructing my shed this week. I built the roof trusses, gables, doors, and skylights prior to starting the floor and walls. That work alone took about 5-6 hours. We’ll see how long the rest of the build goes but hoping the pre-work helps reduce total build time.
Great video. I love this shed! Is there a way for me to get extras of certain screws? The individualized bags was a little overwhelming, and somehow, I've misplaced one set of "Shutter" screws.
Replacement parts are available and can be ordered through our Customer Service Department. Our Customer Service Team can be reached at 800-225-3865 opt. 1 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).
I would like to place an order to this shed. My question is: Is it possible to have the side door at the right side of the shed? Here is the video the side door is in the left side.
I put my whole entire shed together only to realize that my agn corner was lifting my entire shed which threw off everything. How is yours working so perfectly
Hoping to get some help. I have the 15x8 rough cut with two entrances. I want to put the middle door to the left of the long side but not sure if my thoughts to achieve it are correct. Thinking ckk and ckn can go to the sides of the doors? Can't find any instructions on how to do so. Thanks.
This is do-able, but it will be a lot of improvising on your end. You will have to make sure that the bushing on the floor to connect the door (reference section 9) are where you want the doors. It's going to be a trickier assembly, especially where we don't have an assembly manual to help you, but it is possible!
@@LifetimeProductsAssembly I was able to do it. Had to put both window walls right next to eachother on the right, then ckn and ckk to either side of the door opening. The floor threw me off for a min but I just had to flip a panel. Watching the 20x8 UA-cam video helped alot. I think lifetime needs to redesign the floor though. One, it shouldn't have screws, it should snap together more flush. Mine has small gaps towards the ends but the middles are tight. It seems to me that the long side doors should be just like the short side (have the notches on both pieces of floor where the doors swing into eachother not just the one on the left and also have the inside bottom lock go into a closed plastic hole not an open one). And even though all is level the doors close tight. I need to call about getting the new, smaller slide in pieces I've read about on other comments. Appreciate the reply. Love the rough cut look. Pricey but I like it.
Yes, they are required for the assembly of the shed and it’s overall performance. This is because it helps hold up part of the roof panels in place. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our customer service team. They can be reached by phone at +1 (800) 242-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com
Good video for most part. My shed did not come with corner mounts. Corner mounts not mentioned with included instructions, but were in downloaded instructions.
Yes, the doors can be placed on either of the shed. Just make sure the correct floor panels are placed with the doors. You’ll need the bushing on the floor to be in the correct spot in order for it to properly work.
This shed has the price of $3,399 on our website. This can be found here www.lifetime.com/lifetime-60351-20-ft-x-8-ft-outdoor-storage-shed. It is an additional cost for our team to come out to build the shed if they have coverage in your area. To request installation service you can email installationservices@lifetime.com. This option is only available in the 48 contiguous US States.
This particular shed you can only open from the outside because of the design of the door handle. However, if you do get stuck from the inside, you can undo the deadbolt and push the door to get out.
If wildlife wants in somewhere, they'll get in. You'll never fully keep critters out if they have an attraction to the place. Like if you're storing feed/seed in a loose container, they'll smell it can chew. Best to keep stuff like that sealed in tight canisters. Also, poison traps near by will help keep things like mice away. Just be careful if you have things like chipmunks that you care about as that can hurt them as well. I'm always fighting squirrels, raccoons, mice, chipmunks, feral cats, moles, etc. from getting into things I don't want them in.
We don’t recommend adding modifications to any of our products. Keep in mind that this is a plastic shed and adding an electric connection can become a fire hazard and will void your warranty on your shed.
I would have designed it. I would have made the trusses plastic and the around the top of the walls I would have made a steel C channel to screw to the walls so it would have forced the shed to be square and level. And all four corners would have had steel braces.
*poles If you have this specific building, there is a reason for the different lengths. Follow his instructions. It will become clear. BTW, no one is voting at the polls.
I was looking for new shed and saw these but now rethinking, the walls don't look to strong when the guy was pushing and to be honest that looks an absolute faff to put together way to many screws who ever designed it obviously didn't put one together themselves, for the price in the UK is about 4k I can get a 44mm log cabin style for a bit more. As a video goes for assembly this guy is great 👏👏.
In our manual and the begging of this video we mention that you need to build your shed on a flat leveled surface in order for everything to build properly. If you’re struggling to build this shed, we would love to coordinate for a professional assembler to come out your way to help you! Reach out to youtube@lifetime.com with your contact information, your zip code, and some pictures of your shed and we can get something scheduled.
i just received my Lifetime 20' x 8' and im looking forward to having this video as a guide along the way to my build!
Let us know how it goes!
Soooo….. I’m very glad this video exists. Following it step by step and pausing as we went took us 14 hours. 🤣 it made me wonder how long it actually took to film. I highly suggest following this video, use the paper manual (it has pictures of the actual true to size screws so you can match them up and make sure you’re using the right ones), and also the robot lady instructions. Between the three different instructions, we had hardly any problems. It’s a lot of work but it’s a great marriage builder. Or destroyer. You choose. It’s like a “choose your own adventure” build. Good luck!
I didn't even buy this shed but for some odd reason, i watched the whole damn one hour video : )
Thanks for the view!👍🏼 Hopefully it was still entertaining for you.
So did i
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've watched it many times, its kind of like the Shawshank Redemption
Lol I just did too. But now I wanna buy it.. lol
Great shed, the video is much better than the instructions, where as half the information is missing
At 36:45. There are 2 cutouts at the top, next to the side door, left and right- and only one truss with the notch?
There should be two truss gutter channels with notches, (DSQ).
I knew playing with LEGOs as a kid would pay off!
This video was immensely helpful. That being said, I would have done the ridge line on the roof differently. Instead of putting all the pieces together on the ground and then trying to maneuver a 20 foot piece onto the roof, I would recommend start at one end and assemble it in pieces on the roof from the inside. This will help with applying pressure from the outside to better secure the panels together
Thank you for the feedback. This is a good tip! We'll take this to our team and see if this is something we can change.
I just bought this shed and am quite impressed. USA made, and quite sturdy.
how much did it cost bro
Hello, greetings, what is the price, please tell me
@Guadalupe Reyes it was three years ago and I am guessing the price was $2865.00 for the building materials ...and unassembled.
This is the best video for this stupid, annoying shed. I wish I had found it before we started trying to put it together.
I’d
I can't believe none of the roof truss parts are labeled with their part number. Pathetic.
Mine came in 3 boxes not 4...but boxes are labeled 1of 3, 2 of 3 & 3 of 3. Is is possible I am missing a box? (Model 60127 20x8)
60127 only comes with 3 boxes.
Same here. My 8’ x 20’ Lifetime Shed came in 3 very large boxes. Was wondering the same thing.
Where do you guys buy these kind of sheds..??? I mean without getting SCAMMED.
Sams Club
Amazon or Wayfair
@Phila Nail Wholesale Supply Costco
Lifetime sells them right on their website with shipping.
This 20x8 build shed install is different then the one I just installed in my backyard the one sent as 2 skylights , Also the skylight across the roofs peak , missing from my install those two metal bars shown in this video that go under the two window walls , also bracket that connects Center truss above main door was not in any box , and then only received two pouches for 2 doors but in video the installer installed 4 :( ..Otherwise I hope my new lifetime shed lasts a lifetime figures crossed ps the shed is WOW thank you lifetime also a note to people wanting to purchase this shed make sure to get some help with install if you can not I suggest paying the rate and have lifetime help you out in finding some people to help you with this project just a tip
It's important that you look at the description to make sure this video is compatible with your shed. It make look the same but the assembly is different and so are the parts you receive. If you are missing parts, you can get everything ordered through customer service. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).
Same with mine. I then scanned the instructions for video link and it says “This video is Private”.
Lots of negative reviews on this shed. Missing pieces, and poor fitment.
Sorry to hear this! What were you missing? I'd be happy to place the order for you. Send an email to youtube@lifetime.com with the list of things you were missing. You can also email me the issues you were having during the build to see where we can provide some tips.
OH MY GOD these double doors are almost absurd. HOW do you place these without THREE huge dudes?!
The gable does not fit these doors.
"Don't overtighten hardware'"
This guy, with impact driver: 'So I started blasting'
He had it set at a lower torque. He mentioned that at the beginning.
@@kittyhawk7060 he said at the beginning to not overtorque or over tighten the hardware. The ridgid driver he's using doesn't have a torque adjustment, just a variable trigger.
Going into plastic. It would be nice if areas where screw is going into plastic was better/tougher/stronger
@@roadcam249
What driver is he using from Ridgid ?
i want to put one of these in my 200 Acres property in the back and they turned into like a cabin with a wood stove lol
I have the 15x8 and I did not get spring locks like this one that drill in. There was also no self tapping screw part for the slide in, it just slid in and then the middle latches were bolted on. Also had a way tougher time getting those hinge tubes in than in this video. They went in about half way barely and then had to be hammered the rest of the way.. The floor didn't snap together flush (it should snap together different, tighter and not require screws that stick up) needs to be redesigned. Also some of my roof panels, when the screws went in you could see soft spots on the top, like the plastic was worn. Its a really great shed but just needs a better design for some of the parts. There should also be alternative instructions included if you want to move the middle doors to the left or the right.
You’re definitely missing the safety goggles work with that drill. 🤦♂️
Help we cannot get the corner piece in! The holes are too narrow to fit it in place. We had them aligned, and even smacked the wall with a rubber mallet and it won’t go in the holes. What do we do
I bought this shed. As I was putting the doors together, I just wanted to make sure the dented side for the holes was facing in the right direction, so I started watching the video. This guy is impressive and does an impressive job putting the shed together.
Is there any specific box i should open first. 1/4 the 2/4 etc...
The manual will tell you which box you will need depending on the step. For example, on section 2 you'll need to use GPP, GPO, GPS and GPQ.
almost finished building but were missing 2 of the short sky light ugh calling in the morrning
Sorry to hear that you had missing parts. While you wait for the new skylights to come in, you can cover the roof with a tarp so nothing gets in to the shed.
Good video, thanks.
Going through every piece of hardware and I have only 2 of the cap nuts and it calls for WAY more than the 2 I have. Extreme frustration and disappointment from the start
That shouldn't be the case. Please reach out to our customer service department with your parts that you're missing so we can get those shipped out to you. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).
@@LifetimeProductsAssembly Thank you for the response but I was on a time crunch and I didn't have time to go through that process. There were more than enough lock nuts (without the caps) so we used those and being that they were interior I didn't find it necessary to go through that process.
Why are the panels not all labeled
He mentioned labeling as he assembled the building.
Thank you, boss 🙏🙏💪
Can leave the center ( door) section off to make a smaller shed? will it work with the floor panels? I like to make the shed smaller. is it possible?
Yes. The door covers 5 feet, so it would go down to at least 15 feet. You would also need to remove floor, wall, and roof panels.
do you have an assembling video of a Lifetime Apex Plastic Shed 15x8 Single Entrance ?
We currently don't have an assembly video for a 15' x 8' shed, however, if you can provide the model number of your shed, we can see if there is a video on the BILT app to help you.
If I designed this. The bottom of the walls would have a square channel and be secured to the floor with a metal l bracket and the top of the wall would have a flat bar on top of the wall to make the whole structure square and have flat bar along every wall seam. And the trusses would be plastic.
would this be fine with 70 mph high winds?
This shed as a wind rating of 65 mph if properly anchored and built. If you're needing more weather support, contact our sheds experts to see if this shed is compatible with our extreme weather kit. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).
This is my second lifetime shed. First one is almost 20 years old and still looks great. I think it is going to outlast the foundation. I hope this one lasts just as long.
We try our best to make these last a “lifetime” 😉!
The video was very helpful in preparing for the assembly of the shed. I would advise that when drilling into the steel/metal please use goggles to protect your eyes from falling or flying debris. I am female and enjoyed assisting my husband in the assembly of the shed. It was cumbersome, but we got the job done. Yeah!
Yes! We don’t show on this video of us using safety glasses, but we advise wearing them in our instruction manuals!
Just started the assembly, was wondering whether I should anchor the floor to slab before remaining assembly, or just wait to the very end? Thanks.
O w com e our 8x 10 didn’t have the small brace pieces that go in the trusses assembly
Although I want to order this shed, it is out of stock everywhere, the video was enjoyable with some Lady Grey n peanut butter cookies
The opening on the DSM brace is a almost a square but ever so slightly a rectangle hole now and not a circle and the DSP support tube that goes through it is only able to go 2 ways and section 2.15 does not specify which way the tapered ends are supposed to face. .
A well done video. Thank you.
The part I'm trying to figure out is how to build the shed so I can minimize the number of hours when I will need to hire the other 2 guys. For example, putting all the trusses is place before the roof panels go on. Building the skylight ahead of time, before assistance is needed. I wonder if someone has done that. That would be a good video for lifetime to make.
I’m constructing my shed this week. I built the roof trusses, gables, doors, and skylights prior to starting the floor and walls. That work alone took about 5-6 hours. We’ll see how long the rest of the build goes but hoping the pre-work helps reduce total build time.
Great video. I love this shed! Is there a way for me to get extras of certain screws? The individualized bags was a little overwhelming, and somehow, I've misplaced one set of "Shutter" screws.
Replacement parts are available and can be ordered through our Customer Service Department. Our Customer Service Team can be reached at 800-225-3865 opt. 1 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).
Thank you!! @@LifetimeProductsAssembly
I would like to place an order to this shed. My question is: Is it possible to have the side door at the right side of the shed? Here is the video the side door is in the left side.
Yes you can!
why am i haveing problems with the doors latches are banging and the other door are hitting each other
yep mine too.
Everything is perfect except the fixed close window.
Do the windows have to be on the side with the door, or can they be put on the wall opposite the long-wall door?
Is it possible to add more windows ?
I put my whole entire shed together only to realize that my agn corner was lifting my entire shed which threw off everything. How is yours working so perfectly
Hoping to get some help. I have the 15x8 rough cut with two entrances. I want to put the middle door to the left of the long side but not sure if my thoughts to achieve it are correct. Thinking ckk and ckn can go to the sides of the doors? Can't find any instructions on how to do so. Thanks.
This is do-able, but it will be a lot of improvising on your end. You will have to make sure that the bushing on the floor to connect the door (reference section 9) are where you want the doors. It's going to be a trickier assembly, especially where we don't have an assembly manual to help you, but it is possible!
@@LifetimeProductsAssembly I was able to do it. Had to put both window walls right next to eachother on the right, then ckn and ckk to either side of the door opening. The floor threw me off for a min but I just had to flip a panel. Watching the 20x8 UA-cam video helped alot. I think lifetime needs to redesign the floor though. One, it shouldn't have screws, it should snap together more flush. Mine has small gaps towards the ends but the middles are tight. It seems to me that the long side doors should be just like the short side (have the notches on both pieces of floor where the doors swing into eachother not just the one on the left and also have the inside bottom lock go into a closed plastic hole not an open one). And even though all is level the doors close tight. I need to call about getting the new, smaller slide in pieces I've read about on other comments. Appreciate the reply. Love the rough cut look. Pricey but I like it.
Are the gussets required? It seems any strength they would add is being negated by drilling 24 holes into the truss.
Yes, they are required for the assembly of the shed and it’s overall performance. This is because it helps hold up part of the roof panels in place. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our customer service team. They can be reached by phone at +1 (800) 242-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com
Can this be build on level gravel?
He mentioned it can be installed on gravel at the beginning.
Good video for most part. My shed did not come with corner mounts. Corner mounts not mentioned with included instructions, but were in downloaded instructions.
What was the model number in you instruction manual you were referring to?
Do you know if the end doors can be mounted on either end. Would love a reply, getting ready to assemble.
Yes, the doors can be placed on either of the shed. Just make sure the correct floor panels are placed with the doors. You’ll need the bushing on the floor to be in the correct spot in order for it to properly work.
Thank you for your reply. I want to say John is excellent at his job! These videos give us confidence that we will be able to build our sheds.
Hi guys! how much would it cost to build this garage?
This shed has the price of $3,399 on our website. This can be found here www.lifetime.com/lifetime-60351-20-ft-x-8-ft-outdoor-storage-shed. It is an additional cost for our team to come out to build the shed if they have coverage in your area. To request installation service you can email installationservices@lifetime.com. This option is only available in the 48 contiguous US States.
Can i hang 2 1seater kayaks inside it
yea
Are you able to open the door from the inside or can you only open it from the outside
This particular shed you can only open from the outside because of the design of the door handle. However, if you do get stuck from the inside, you can undo the deadbolt and push the door to get out.
Z pipl
It's made out of plastic.
IS this watertight and animal proof? Can small rodents get in?
yes
If wildlife wants in somewhere, they'll get in. You'll never fully keep critters out if they have an attraction to the place. Like if you're storing feed/seed in a loose container, they'll smell it can chew. Best to keep stuff like that sealed in tight canisters. Also, poison traps near by will help keep things like mice away. Just be careful if you have things like chipmunks that you care about as that can hurt them as well. I'm always fighting squirrels, raccoons, mice, chipmunks, feral cats, moles, etc. from getting into things I don't want them in.
👍 how to get electric connection to it
We don’t recommend adding modifications to any of our products. Keep in mind that this is a plastic shed and adding an electric connection can become a fire hazard and will void your warranty on your shed.
Who ever designed these sheds did an atrocious job. And some of the roof shingles are warped.
And why are the polls for the doors different lengths.
I would have designed it. I would have made the trusses plastic and the around the top of the walls I would have made a steel C channel to screw to the walls so it would have forced the shed to be square and level. And all four corners would have had steel braces.
*poles If you have this specific building, there is a reason for the different lengths. Follow his instructions. It will become clear.
BTW, no one is voting at the polls.
@@kittyhawk7060 man it's people like you that make this world suck.
@@thecynic807 do you feel better now?
I was looking for new shed and saw these but now rethinking, the walls don't look to strong when the guy was pushing and to be honest that looks an absolute faff to put together way to many screws who ever designed it obviously didn't put one together themselves, for the price in the UK is about 4k I can get a 44mm log cabin style for a bit more. As a video goes for assembly this guy is great 👏👏.
They are vey very thin and warp over time. That is if you receive the correct parts.
Deeply appreciating the part where he assembles the skylight with all those cuts AND he's on a level astroturf floor
In our manual and the begging of this video we mention that you need to build your shed on a flat leveled surface in order for everything to build properly. If you’re struggling to build this shed, we would love to coordinate for a professional assembler to come out your way to help you! Reach out to youtube@lifetime.com with your contact information, your zip code, and some pictures of your shed and we can get something scheduled.