2x4basics 90192MI Custom Shed Kit with Peak Roof, 2x4

This kit is designed to help the basic DIY builder. You do not have to cut angles or figure out how long to cut the lumber or where to place each piece. Yes the brackets are flimsy, but the function of the brackets is to hold the rafters at the correct angle. We built each rafter assembly on the ground and then attached them to the floor. It helps to have a couple of people to hold them in place until you secure them to the floor with screws. There will be back and forth movement but they had excellent compression strength and they held my 200 pound frame as I hung from it to test it. Once you attach the 3 cross braces the structure will be strong enough to support itself as you finish it. When you install the 4 by 8 roofing and siding the structure will be extremely strong. The instructions were simple and clear, if a bit basic. However they got the job done. Once you get the frame done you really don't need them much. You can youtube how to roof it with your preferred material and best to buy a cheap door and frame around it. I modified mine to be a kids play house. I used it as an opportunity to learn how to tile and practiced by placing a tile floor in it. As long as you make sure everything stays square and level then you won't have any issues.

First off, I'm at best an amateur carpenter with a little common sense and a handful of woodworking tools.This shed kit is great. When I first opened it, I was a little doubtful when looking at the metal pieces and seeing how flimsy they are by themselves. Worry not though. Once everything gets tied together it becomes very sturdy.As a previous poster mentioned, you need to TRUST the measurements in the book. If you follow those, everything will all work out.I bought 3 kits to make the 10x22 shed. One thing to be aware of is this. The 10x22 shed is 11 feet tall! By the time you add some bricks to keep it off the ground and 4x4 runners (which I highly recommend) it gets really tall.One of the kits I got didn't have all the correct pieces in it and I was 24 pieces short. I called the company and they promptly shipped me replacement parts.When you go to build this shed, spend a little more time and be SURE the base is flat. I put three 4x4 runners under my shed and spent a long time making sure they were level all the way down. Time well spent because the rest of the shed went up with ease.Oh yeah, after my comment above about following the directions...on page 13 of the book it calls for 2 pieces of wood labeled 'NN'. Problem is they forgot to put NN back on page 5. Not a big deal since it's easy to figure out the correct length (97 inches), but you'll end up two 2x4x10's short.I also recommend printing out the instructions and then going through and marking out all the instructions that don't pertain to you. Makes it much easier.After all is said and done the 10x22x11 (WxLxH) shed cost around two grand total. That's materials only, not labor of course. Not bad at all. Go price one that size pre-built somewhere.As far as the person complaining they didn't get an entire shed....REALLY???

Bought the smaller shed kit that can build a 10x 8 shed, and modified it to a 6x5 without flooring so I can build a well house. So for me, it took a bit of extra time reading and trying to understand the directions, which aren't the best, so I could modify the build.The angled roof brackets are thin, but they are mainly meant as guides to provide the correct angles. I dont think they are meant for anything structural really- the 2x4s do that. So even though you don't have cut any angles on the 2x4s with this kit, I did angle cut the ends so they fit in inside the brackets better, which internet makes it a bit sturdier. For this kit, its a 30 degree slope/cut.Once I figured out the correct lengths of each board for the base, the trusses, and height I wanted it, I pre-assembled the trusses and base. Then I started adding the wall studs. Besides the flimsy anchor brackets included, I bought 2x4 angle brackets to help keep the studs upright. Then I added the trusses, and the 2x4s across the top. I started to add the plywood exterior afterwards.Because this is at a cabin in remote woods, I didnt have the rest of the wood needed to finish the shed, as it was getting late, so the pictures show whats been completed - in 1 day by the way - as of this review.Overall, this is my 1st real project building something, and although I am mechanically inclined, this kit definitely helped in getting this project started. So depending on your own project, take your time, get things prepped with the tools needed and enough area to work in, and measure 3 times because you only get 1 chance to cut correctly. Finally, you WILL need a 2nd person to help at various stages, even if just holding something in place.