aFor me, the ideas in ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAfqpMLyFn37qcqUl0FAzqkkycQeXqrhP Plans were a starting point for building different sheds . Ryan gives ideas that allow an individual to draw nicest conclusions into the design and building of his or her own shed.
I bought this shed last September. I'm by myself; 61 year old woman in good health. The wind has postponed me putting up at least the walls... until I can get someone to help me with the roof panels. I have all the walls up and now all I need to do for support, is put up the truss at least. The truss per instructions, is all built before the walls go up. Since it's just me, couldn't I slide down the side brackets into the slot on the wall by itself, screw the truss legs together with the bracket and then I could attach it all together that way? First btw, I'd put the center beam from front to back and then guide the truss legs over the ridge beam. Lastly attaching the 2 thin truss cross beams? Point is raising that whole truss assembly up and then evenly before sliding down or however it goes...seems it would be heavy amd Id have to keep going from one side to yhe other to get it in the formed area it goes? Thanks for doing your video.. it's helped that you mentioned the wind. How's yours holding up?
the accessories are for the Versatrack system; it doesn't list them at Lowe's AND you need a $60 bar set to mount on the wall to USE the versatrack system and add a pegboard to the wall
That is awesome! Hope it continues to hold up for you. I am already having some issues myself. Not sure if it was made a little different at that time or not. The seems where mine comes together are coming apart. The plastic screws don’t seem to be holding up. I had to tap the walls back together and use a sealant to hold them.
i spread all the parts out they are clearly labeled, didn't use directions, i had a tough spot where i put it and started with the left rear because of assesilbility . wrong, i looked at the key ways and and saw that it needed to start from front left corner so i began there. which made the rear left (in my situation) really difficult. but after that it was a breeze panels snapped together like legos, got to the roof and noticed it was missing the ridge and the brackets, with rain threatening i made some brackets and cut down a 2x4 to use. installed the roof all in all took about an hour and a half to put together even making my own brackets and ridge. not a bad shed, i think its a little pricey for what it is, but what do i know
That is actually what I have done. Probably several ways you can fix the little issues with it. Over all, it’s not a bad building and works for keeping pool floats and things. I just wouldn’t store anything critical/valuable in it.
Do your doors close smoothly? I just put one together, went together easily. My main door does not close smoothly, have to lift and jiggle to get it to close correctly.
I have same issues about the door and just purchased mine last week. I have good foundation but that door really bothers me coz eventually I know it’ll break and need to spend money for replacement if still available. I guess just simply return and get new ones👌😅
Yeah, not sure how it will hold up in really high wind. I have it anchored down and have had some strong winds. The panels started separating and had to use some liquid nails to keep it together.
There is one of these sheds on my place already but it was not installed properly. I want to build a deck to put it on to make it more stable. Do you know if the shed could be moved a very short distance without de-assembling it?
What a well-done video. Raw and to the point. We took a look at this model at our local Lowe's today, it was nice but did seem cheaply made with tons of areas for water entry. We'll probably NOT be going with this model.
Thanks for watching and the comment It is cheaply made and if I needed to store something that had to stay dry or was important, I would not use it. When we have thunderstorms, the wind has already made the walls pull out of the bottom channels. Also gets a little water inside. But, works fine for pool floats. I putt the bottom back in and used liquid nails. Will see if that works. Thanks again!
a total pos . was kinda ok until the roof. how they expect a 3/8 chanel to overlap into a 3/8 channel is beyond me . i also had to cut off a tab on the rear gable panel. all lettered right but no tab hole in the roof cap. i wish i had gone with a metal shed. i notice none of these videos show the roof overlap.
You’re 100% correct on the quality and irregularities.. & It had the Worst directions ever.. It COULD be Great.. but, it is sadistically Inferior.. The walls are the worst part of it.. with short little plastic screws that barely connect it.. and it’s worst if the foundation is not perfectly square.. I’m thinking about getting some huge bolts and replacing many of the wall screws.. I was embarrassed for Craftsman for designing what seemed intentional pos construction for whatever reason.. BUT, IT IS INFERIOR mainly BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN. Appreciated your honest video.. I would Buy a Real Wood shed after this experience.. And would buy Harbor Freight before Craftsman..ever again. Disgusted.
I bought one too. Assembled it last weekend. SUCH A PIECE Of PLASTIC SHIT! Shame on you Lowe’s for even selling it! A $300 shed selling for $800! The floor is cheap as hell! Soft and cheap plastic!
Yeah, I wouldn’t trust keeping anything other than pool floats in mine. Not sure why, but the walls are pulling apart on mine now. It stinks that the only thing holding them together are threaded plastic plugs. I hammered them back together and used some liquid nails. Hope it holds. The gaps at the roof are now bigger as well. I am sure wasp will start nesting inside it at some point. This building should have been designed/made a little better for sure.
I don’t really check it in the winter. To be honest I am not sure if it can be stopped. I assume it can by caulking all seems/crevices. But I couldn’t say for sure. I only store pool floats and stuff that is meant for water inside it. So I am not concerned with sealing mine up. I just notice that when we have heavy rain and I walk in it the next day, it has water in it.
I thought I might get a few ideas and tips on putting this thing together. Wrong. The video is nice and clear but all he does is complain and point out minor defects.
aFor me, the ideas in ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAfqpMLyFn37qcqUl0FAzqkkycQeXqrhP Plans were a starting point for building different sheds . Ryan gives ideas that allow an individual to draw nicest conclusions into the design and building of his or her own shed.
I bought this shed last September. I'm by myself; 61 year old woman in good health.
The wind has postponed me putting up at least the walls... until I can get someone to help me with the roof panels.
I have all the walls up and now all I need to do for support, is put up the truss at least.
The truss per instructions, is all built before the walls go up. Since it's just me, couldn't I slide down the side brackets into the slot on the wall by itself, screw the truss legs together with the bracket and then I could attach it all together that way?
First btw, I'd put the center beam from front to back and then guide the truss legs over the ridge beam. Lastly attaching the 2 thin truss cross beams? Point is raising that whole truss assembly up and then evenly before sliding down or however it goes...seems it would be heavy amd Id have to keep going from one side to yhe other to get it in the formed area it goes?
Thanks for doing your video.. it's helped that you mentioned the wind. How's yours holding up?
Setting mine up this weekend. Not a bad shed. It’ll serve it’s purpose. Great video.
Thanks for watching!
the accessories are for the Versatrack system; it doesn't list them at Lowe's AND you need a $60 bar set to mount on the wall to USE the versatrack system and add a pegboard to the wall
I’ve had mine for about 6 years and have had no issues... yet.
That is awesome! Hope it continues to hold up for you. I am already having some issues myself. Not sure if it was made a little different at that time or not. The seems where mine comes together are coming apart. The plastic screws don’t seem to be holding up. I had to tap the walls back together and use a sealant to hold them.
Great to know, craftsman is a very good quality brand
I feel like it used to be. Over the years the quality has declined and gotten worse since bought by Stanley. Just my opinion though.
I’m thinking of getting it for my four wheeler. Has your been in snow, also does it have a vent,. Thank you !
Mine has not been in the snow as it is a rarity where I live. It does have a vent.
You can use a little bit of that expanding foam in the cracks.
i spread all the parts out they are clearly labeled, didn't use directions, i had a tough spot where i put it and started with the left rear because of assesilbility . wrong, i looked at the key ways and and saw that it needed to start from front left corner so i began there. which made the rear left (in my situation) really difficult. but after that it was a breeze panels snapped together like legos, got to the roof and noticed it was missing the ridge and the brackets, with rain threatening i made some brackets and cut down a 2x4 to use. installed the roof all in all took about an hour and a half to put together even making my own brackets and ridge. not a bad shed, i think its a little pricey for what it is, but what do i know
For water entry points could you caulk it to help seal it better?
That is actually what I have done. Probably several ways you can fix the little issues with it.
Over all, it’s not a bad building and works for keeping pool floats and things. I just wouldn’t store anything critical/valuable in it.
Do your doors close smoothly? I just put one together, went together easily. My main door does not close smoothly, have to lift and jiggle to get it to close correctly.
For the most part they do close smoothly.
Same,,did you figure it out?
Your foundation could not be totally square so it might not sit right so it may not want to close real smooth.
I have same issues about the door and just purchased mine last week. I have good foundation but that door really bothers me coz eventually I know it’ll break and need to spend money for replacement if still available. I guess just simply return and get new ones👌😅
I'm more worried about wind. You mentioned it was flimsy so might pass on this now. I get a lot of wind at my house.
Yeah, not sure how it will hold up in really high wind. I have it anchored down and have had some strong winds. The panels started separating and had to use some liquid nails to keep it together.
There is one of these sheds on my place already but it was not installed properly. I want to build a deck to put it on to make it more stable. Do you know if the shed could be moved a very short distance without de-assembling it?
Honestly I am not sure. I think it could be slid, but would probably come apart with any lifting. But I have no experience in the matter.
I just finished putting mine up. it was a workout :) nice video.
It is a workout for sure. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Hi Do you anchor the floor to the deck?
I just used screws.
What a well-done video. Raw and to the point. We took a look at this model at our local Lowe's today, it was nice but did seem cheaply made with tons of areas for water entry. We'll probably NOT be going with this model.
Thanks for watching and the comment
It is cheaply made and if I needed to store something that had to stay dry or was important, I would not use it. When we have thunderstorms, the wind has already made the walls pull out of the bottom channels. Also gets a little water inside. But, works fine for pool floats. I putt the bottom back in and used liquid nails. Will see if that works. Thanks again!
it tells you to install it on a foundation of concrete or wood
Flex tape ..
a total pos . was kinda ok until the roof. how they expect a 3/8 chanel to overlap into a 3/8 channel is beyond me . i also had to cut off a tab on the rear gable panel. all lettered right but no tab hole in the roof cap. i wish i had gone with a metal shed. i notice none of these videos show the roof overlap.
Dude, right? I cannot get the roof to work at all. How did you do it?
Just got one. Seems ok but it is all plastic.
Yeah, it’s not the best, but will work for some things. Very cheaply made though. But I didn’t expect to much for the price.
Where do you find shed accessories for this shed
Honestly not sure. The Lowe’s website has a couple things.
You’re 100% correct on the quality and irregularities..
& It had the Worst directions ever.. It COULD be Great.. but, it is sadistically Inferior..
The walls are the worst part of it.. with short little plastic screws that
barely connect it.. and it’s worst if the foundation is not perfectly square..
I’m thinking about getting some huge bolts and replacing many of the wall screws..
I was embarrassed for Craftsman for designing what seemed intentional pos
construction for whatever reason.. BUT, IT IS INFERIOR mainly
BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN.
Appreciated your honest video..
I would Buy a Real Wood shed after this experience..
And would buy Harbor Freight before Craftsman..ever again.
Disgusted.
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, this building leaves a lot to be desired. I wouldn’t use it for anything more than my pool floats.
Don’t bash the building dang it doesn’t cost but 1k . Build your own or foam seal .
How did you anchor it down on the cement slab?
It is sitting on a deck. Used lag bolts/screws.
If I had put it on a cement slab, I would have just used concrete anchor bolts.
I bought one too. Assembled it last weekend. SUCH A PIECE Of PLASTIC SHIT!
Shame on you Lowe’s for even selling it! A $300 shed selling for $800!
The floor is cheap as hell! Soft and cheap plastic!
Yeah, I wouldn’t trust keeping anything other than pool floats in mine.
Not sure why, but the walls are pulling apart on mine now. It stinks that the only thing holding them together are threaded plastic plugs. I hammered them back together and used some liquid nails. Hope it holds.
The gaps at the roof are now bigger as well. I am sure wasp will start nesting inside it at some point.
This building should have been designed/made a little better for sure.
Love it
Thanks Fred!
you said it leaks?......................JB.............
Yes
After heavy rains, I find water inside.
@@joshdoesreefing7241 HOW IS IT IN THE WINTER TIME?....CAN THE WATER LEAKS BE STOPED?
I don’t really check it in the winter. To be honest I am not sure if it can be stopped. I assume it can by caulking all seems/crevices. But I couldn’t say for sure. I only store pool floats and stuff that is meant for water inside it. So I am not concerned with sealing mine up. I just notice that when we have heavy rain and I walk in it the next day, it has water in it.
@@joshdoesreefing7241 thanks
I thought I might get a few ideas and tips on putting this thing together. Wrong. The video is nice and clear but all he does is complain and point out minor defects.
Thanks for watching! Sorry you did not get anything out of it. Not a paid video and just doing them for the fun of it.
@@joshdoesreefing7241 Yeah , you are right. Some people probably find it helpful. I was a little harsh, sorry.
This is a review video buddy. Not an installation video 🤦♂️😝😂✊
How long did it take?
Varies by one or two people and if you stick to it. I worked on it off and on. Would say 2-3 hours.
You pay what you pay for it is like 800$