I did learn a great deal from using the kit and more importantly, it gave me the confidence to build another structure without using the kit. In the end, the shed was put together, and does appear to be sturdy. However, there are not many diagonals to test in this structure and could have spent weeks lining everything up to be perfect. When building a shed using normal methods, you effectively put 4 squares (sides) together and you need some bad luck to be completely out of shape if you test your diagonals. I found it difficult to get exacting squares. You certainly need 2, if not 3 people to support it. The 24 pieces used to connect the studs to the rafters are thin and will bend when you are trying to move the attached pieces from one side to the other and then when you are raising to a vertical position. I will not go into details on the build process, but detail a couple of things. There is enough however to get an idea of steps needed. however, I do not consider 2 pages to be `full' instructions. The kit is basically 12 triangle shaped pieces for attaching the vertical studs to the floor and 24 pieces for attaching the studs to the rafters.
One kit allows for a 7x8ft sized building which was perfect for our requirements. I came across this kit and was pleased to see that there was no angle cuts to be make. It was the roof part that always looked difficult with the angle cuts. Like I said, I consider myself to be average when it comes to most work but I had never put a shed together. This year we wanted to move our chickens into a more permanent structure so decided to build one ourselves. So we purchased one from a local company instead. We had been lacking the use of a good sized work shed and really wanted to build it myself, but without the shed, I was lacking the tools or a work area. Sometimes I need to research, but get there in the end. I can do most tasks around the home without too much damage. I have always considered myself to be an `average' handyman.
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