Sophia Door Awning 1.6m x 1m – White Frame With White Opal Panel

Perfect size

This particular shed was built just right for our property. It has more space than I expected. I was in complete disbelief when i saw the box it was shipped in because it was in such a small box.

Would buy again

After unboxing the shed and seeing the pieces, I assumed it would be flimsy after being assembled. When completed, it was actually more rigid than expected. The build instructions lack detail, and took a bit to figure out. But once we determined how things fit, it went together well. Assembly took about 1 1/2 hours, and you'll definitely need 2 people. Overall, I'm satisfied with the shed, and would buy again.

Excellent Shed, exactly what we needed

Good quality, well packaged, comes with all the necessary bits and bobs, easy to assemble. Don't let the initial panel flimsiness put you off, these panels are tough plastic and quite rigid once installed on the metal framework.
Allow half a day to do a good job, especially if you plan on changing the door's position. If you're methodical and patient, it's enjoyable and easy.
Happy days!

Very Happy

Shipping was very fast, the product is as represented

Nice looking shed.

Took all day to put together. No leaks when it rained. Held up during heavy winds. Would have given 5 stars if the doors would have been more heavy duty.

This is a great shed

This is a great shed that has held up very well. It does however come in a million little pieces. Other reviews had warned us but it was mire of a chore than we had imagined. My husband and I spent a weekend working on assembling it. Like other reviewers have said, you lift up the panels and think this thing will never hold up, but it is very strong once assembled. We have had it up for over a year and it is doing great so far.

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Naomi summed it up well. it takes approx 5 hours. Mine was a bit more like 6 . Instructions could have been easier, as I had to give it a break and digest before proceeding again. Once done properly and with stuff like ladders, mower and other garden tools put in , it feels more solid on its feet without having to anchor. You can even mount a few hooks up near the roof and hang tools around. I managed to hang a heavy leaf blower up there. It makes the shed more grounded. (Warning - You knowledge in physics would have to apply in this case as to where to hang them without damaging damages). If you love building something on your own and the challenges to go with it. It's s definitely for you. It make you appreciate how things work and the process of making it happen. The only down side is, although fun, it's little too time consuming for me.

Helpful to know before starting:
• It is possible, but not advisable, to build this shed by yourself. I did, it took around 5 hours (and I am not a ‘handy’ person, nor very tall). I had to improvise a bit to hold up panels etc.
• Tools: I used a regular phillips screwdriver for the whole thing, however I did use an electric screwdriver to make holes in the door panel at the end (I’m not sure how else you’d be able to make the holes, this step convinced me that the ‘flimsy’ panels are actually as strong as they claim to be). I also needed a ladder at several points, though a tall person probably wouldn’t.
• You can hang the door from either end and hinge it from either side, however you’ll need to work out where to situate the aluminium frame pieces correctly for screw holes etc. to line up so it is best to decide this before you begin.
• The panels should be shiny side facing in – the instructions don’t make this clear.
• The aluminium frame pieces have stickers with the id number on them. It helps to sort them out before starting. Same with the screws – they all come mixed together in one bag. It’s helpful to sort them before beginning.
• Occasionally the measurements weren’t quite close enough – holes inaccessible to screws or a slightly too long frame piece. It just made construction slightly harder.
• The instructions were ok – not great, but ok.
(The last three points were particularly noticeable for me because I built the Keter Optima Wonder cupboard right before the shed, and that was so well organised and constructed it was hard not to compare.)
• This shed does not come with an anchoring kit but it needs one – the finished product is so lightweight that it needs the extra stability. I wish the listing had noted this.
• A stable, completely flat and level base is a requirement. Mostly flat, slightly lumpy, gently sloping will not work .
• Definitely don’t attempt to build it in windy weather.

After construction - it is possible (actually easy) to move this shed to its location after construction (two people). It is really lightweight! I think it would work best in a sheltered area as it still has some ‘movement’ so I think strong wind will move it around potentially (hence the need for anchoring it to the base). Functionally, it fits a reasonable amount in it (you can’t lean heavy stuff against the wall though), construction wasn't too difficult, and overall I’m happy with it.