2×4 Basics Hopkins 90190 Gazebo Kit, Barn style roof, Wood not included, only gaskets




Dimensions: 17.27 x 29.21 x 12.7 cm; 6.58 Kilograms
Model: 90190
Part: 90190
Manufacture: Blitz USA

42 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersI have only fair carpentry skills and need a shed on my off grid property. This kit worked very well for me.

    I was able to fabricate the roof truss assemblies off site and bring by trailer. I deviated from the plans in spots and built a 8×12 shed, with higher side walls and 2×4 floor sills. Due to the snow load, I went with 2 foot centre’s so I needed 2 kits. Most of the measurements were spot on in the instructions, one critical one was missing and I can’t remember what it was but I figured it out. All screwed together on site, with cordless drivers. I used solid 12 foot 2x4s in the roof assembly and a 14 foot ridge, allowing a hang over for hoisting a deer. I also built gable ends on the roof giving additional rain and snow shedding abilities over the door and where I will be installing a window on the far end, and extended the width of the lower roof panel so that rain will run off and not onto the walls. It survived this past northern Ontario winter with no issues, and we broke records for snowfall this year.

    If carpentry isn’t your strongest suit, then definitely look at this kit.

    Works well for off grid constructio

  2. Anonymous says:

     United States

    I am not a builder, so this kit helped me a lot. The supports build a stable unit. I bought a used kit, and all parts were just fine for assembly.

  3. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Yes the material is thin and at first glance you might think it is too thin, but give it a shot and don’t rush, the kit is cheap and it holds up very well if done right. I’m not a small guy and I was able to walk around all over that roof when I was done – very sturdy. You will need help due to the thin material needing to be braced while installing. Watch a YouTube video or two as the instructions included could be a bit better. Really it’s Well worth the money and saves a headache later on. Would definitely recommend you create a template on the floor somewhere for the roof gables – again watch videos on how. Best to make the template on ply that you don’t mind drilling into and marking up with chalk line or pencil.

  4. Leo Waldock says:

     United States

    There is no easy way to get the long roof pieces in. And I can figure out how our ended up having one corner out 2″ when our floor was square and the corners and side wall level and even. The roof pieces pushed one corner out and I’m going to say the angle was off on one piece.
    I’ve put 3 of these up, and never had a problem with things being square. Instructions are WRONG depending on which build you are doing so DO READ the instructions and highlight each section for your build. Trust me, you will find a section that does not match. So…be sure you buy extra wood for kit so you are covered.

  5. AlejandroCollet says:

     United States

    I built 2 of these as a weekend project. Very easy to build a shed myself.

  6. Anonymous says:

     Germany

    Golden Review Award: 25 From Our UsersDie passenden Balken finden war ein wenig schwierig. Ansonsten sehr gutes Ergebnis und die Beschreibung war auch OK. Das Ergebnis war Super.

    Würde es wieder bauen...

  7. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Purchased this kit and built a greenhouse with it. The walls are only sheets of plastic, so it isn’t super sturdy, but this thing survived Hurricane Dorian that just came through Nova Scotia! We decided to add a more protective roof and are getting it ready for colder, winter weather to keep growing all year round. The kit is easy to use and instructions were fairly straightforward. Would recommend 🙂

  8. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersProduct exactly as described. You will need help building, and you can make some customizations such as length of boards for walls. I do not recommend attempting to add width, but additional rafters can be built with plywood to match the angles of the kit.

    If you have a teenager or tween, this could be a great outdoor and building project for them to work with an adult.

  9. Anonymous says:

     United States

    I was able to put this together by my self with the help of just a few clamps. I cut and marked each board first and it went together very quickly

  10. GaleGrecous says:

     United States

    he instructions were a little difficult to understand but workable. You definitely need two people. the no angle cuts made it very easy to assemble. easy to change size as well. I made mine 8×10 with 8 foot high walls.

  11. Tullens says:

     United States

    I had canceled this when I realized that husband does not have to put this togethe

  12. MaximilianHausm says:

     Canada

    Great product kit! The instructions are very well layed out, tells you all the pieces of wood you need to buy and where to cut them. Definetly recommend at least two people for assembly. There are a few spots where the second set of hand will be a saver for time and just ease of assembly.

  13. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Easy to put together, follow instructions. I ordered two kits and was able to make an extra long shed with no problem.

  14. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Had no issues with this kit. Its a bit expensive considering what is included but the time it saved me makes up for it.

  15. Anonymous says:

     United States

    The first kid I received had no instructions had to re-order the second ki

  16. zapasin says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 26 From Our UsersI have never built anything like this before and it really helped me. However, if you are happy to cut angles and figure it out then you don’t have to purchase this. If you do purchase this they are really sharp. I got quite a bad cut on my thumb getting them out of the box. Wore gloves every time I handled them after that. Arrived well ahead of planned date.

    Mind your fingers

  17. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 212 From Our UsersThe shed turned out great. I changed the wall height to 6′ and went with thicker plywood on the floor; I recommend you do as well.

    The shed turned out great. I changed the wall height to 6' and went with thicker plywood on the floor; I recommend you do as well.

  18. Anonymous says:

     United States

    I have not built it yet waiting for better weather . But it looks like it will be easy-to-use .

  19. [email protected] Rob Langheim and Anne Vars Kurt Salmon says:

     United States

    Got it because I needed to build something to use, to storage a few things. I use at work, and works grea

  20. M.C. says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersMakes building a shed pretty simple with basic tools. I was surprised at the strength of the pieces. Good quality.

  21. Kristen says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 143 From Our UsersGreat product. Somewhat easy setup. Plans could of been a little more in depth however.

    Great product. Somewhat easy setup. Plans could of been a little more in depth however.

  22. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 17 From Our UsersVery happy with this kit. We built a 10×22 shed.

    Very happy with this kit. We built a 10x22 shed.

  23. Gemma says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 12 From Our Usershelps get a shed built but needs reinforcements for large sizes.

  24. Jen Wheeler says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersNice kit for a first time construction for this type of roof. Took the guess work out of the equation. But now that I experienced building this type of shed I’d make my own brackets out of 3/4″ plywood.

  25. JaneenEasley says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersOnly thing the instructions could be more clear between the 3 sizes

  26. GlindaClendinne says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersHubby was surprised with the pieces and also the instructions outlining measurement cuts and assembly.It may take us awhile to build as we’ll be incorporating salvaged lumber from our various dumpster diving escapades. (older people rummaging through dumpsters should be a reality comedy TV show) What’s funny is, after our last dumpster dive, we ran through McD’s drive-thru, happened to comment of our latest booty, and the lady on drive-thru told us where to obtain more from a dumpster her and hubby had visited that week. LOL Will follow with pictures if neither of us end up in the hospital.

  27. ClarissLaurens says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersThe kit is great. I was able to build this shed in the 8×14 configuration entirely by myself in 4 days, which includes the painting, roofing, and trim that are not outlined in the instructions/material list. However, I would definitely buy these again if I build another shed. All totaled, I spent about $1,100.00 in materials from the hardware store to build this. I think the next one will be a peak style roof instead of the barn style roof which will save a bit of time on lumber cutting and installation.

  28. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersSimple kit to put together, I customized the drawings that came with it and re-enforced a few areas on the walls. The kit does get you to a basic storage shed.

  29. Anonymous says:

     United States

    hese where ok but we sent the box back to yous

  30. Julius12Vdemyf says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 59 From Our UsersGood Kit, take your time with the assembly. Make sure that you are working on a lever surface and that your foundations is sturdy. I have used 6×6 posts which were put in the ground with gravel underneath. Overall, all measurements are pretty accurate and as long as your staring base measure correctly and is squared, you should not have a problem. I was able to mostly finish it myself other than the roof as it required a second sent of hands to lay the plywood squared.
    The cost is probably just as much as a pre-made plastic shed you will find in Lowes, but the built quality is much more stronger, you can also customize the inside to your liking.
    Fun project for a weekend or two.

    Overall good product.

  31. Jon Bitner says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 23 From Our UsersIt does the job expected, for my shed I did add a wood brace to help but that was my idea it would have worked fine without.
    good product just follow instructions.

  32. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersAwesome .
    As most said ,,, FOLLOW the measurements for cutting .
    Put down a good base ,I used patio stones and your good to go .
    I also purchased econo 2x4s and it kept the cost down .
    Enjoy .. Happy building

  33. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 14 From Our UsersUsed these to build a greenhouse, and this made the project much easier and more professional looking. I’m not a carpenter, but dabble in DIY projects on the weekends, and I was able to build the structure by myself. The brackets make for a very solid structure once assembled, just need a bit of common sense when erecting the elements.

  34. IvoryHatley says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 33 From Our UsersThis worked awesome. Build a 8x12ft greenhouse using these brackets. Be careful, the brackets are as sharp as a razor and will cut very easily, but it worked really well. Buy two, and 12ft 2x4s and 8fter’s work great. Buy a deadblow hammer cause it takes a little persuasion since wood is never perfectly straight, but once you get the gist of it, you’re on your way.

  35. GlindaClendinne says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersAs a kit its great! You can mod. to sute your needs. There are no written instructions just pictures.

  36. DerekFlinchum says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 8 From Our UsersStill building it, but no problems so far, except that the little pieces of metal are sharp as razors on the edges. Need to measure the wood carefully, and trust the measurements in the instructions. Apparently some 2X4s and sheets of plywood (I’m using OSB on some surfaces) are not accurately cut when manufactured. At this point (Step 10) I’m beginning to wish that I’d chosen the Kit with the easy roof, not the Kit that looks cool.

  37. Marcus Dyson says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersGood product. Minimum instructions but the project went well. This is not for the pure novice. However, those with some skill can handle.

  38. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 17 From Our UsersThis kit was exactly what I needed given the circumstances. I had an older and much larger shed that was in need of repair. I decided to deconstruct it and re-purpose the lumber to build a smaller shed that fit my small yard a bit better. When I first received the shed kit in the mail I started construction immediately. The directions are picture pages. Not to much written text, but easy enough to understand anyway. When I got to the steps to start putting together the roof trusses I quickly realized that the supplied brackets were not quite right. It turns out that my barn shed kit had parts in it for the gable roof shed kit. I should have inventoried the contents of the box before I started this project. Amazon was great about exchanging it, and being a Prime member I had a new kit with the correct parts within a couple days. All in all I can’t complain about this kit. I’ve read complaints about the sturdiness of the brackets but I don’t agree. The strength of the shed comes from the combination of the whole skeleton and walls of the shed, not the brackets. I’ve built shed kits from local lumber yards and home centers that use pre-built trusses, and they are just as flimsy standing alone. Again, I did not have to buy any lumber since I cannibalized and old shed for the parts. If I had to buy the lumber I would say this kit is not worth it. like I said before, I have bought and built similar sized shed kits from local lumber yards that come with all the materials needed. And after buying screws, shingles etc… I think one of those kits would have been about the same price in the end.

  39. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our Usersi built this 90% by myself in a couple days

    you wont be saving much money, but its a nice little project

    make sure your base is square and this is a breeze

  40. SusannaClaude says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 554 From Our UsersI started this shed one year ago, I bought 2 kits, the brackets seem really flimsy until you start putting it together, then things start to tighten up, the reason why it took so long was that I was using 90% recycled material from work, the 2×4 material took the longest to collect, every other one was warped, I followed the instructions for the most part, I put in blocking half way up the walls for added support, I also wanted more headroom inside so I cut wood gussets to attached to the trusses, I made the trusses first because I wanted them to all be exactly the same and when placing the two by four walls level them and brace them and leave the braces on until you have all walls sided, getting the trusses up on the 2×4 walls was a challenge by myself but I figured it out, over all the shed came out perfect. I posted many pictures.

    Update, DO NOT build the floor the way it says on the ground, use pressure treated and elevate it with piers or blocks, my sub floor rotted after three years, it has to be vented!!!!!!

    Update: so after learning what not to use on the subfloor, I jacked up the shed, removed the rotted floor, installed pressure treated 4×6 perimeter with 4×4 pressure treated, 16″ on center, screwed and glued down 3/4 ” plywood, and sealed the plywood with primer sealer. I used blocks to elevate it 2″ off the ground.

    Turned out nice 11'x14' barn style

  41. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 73 From Our UsersI am no carpenter i’m a mechanic by trade but this kit makes it so easy to build a sturdy shed, looks great depending how you trim it. Be careful with the brackets they have sharp edges. Here’s a few snap shots of different stages starting with all the lumber pre cut to the last putting hardware on the door. I didn’t use the floor boards because I have it attached to the slab using a standard nail gun. But I will use the left over lumber to make shelves inside. I recommend if you plan to trim it out like I have to get a mitre saw for the angles, the structure itself requires no angle cuts, just the trim.

  42. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 91 From Our UsersFirst 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 10×22 shed. One thing to be aware of is this. The 10×22 shed is 11 feet tall! By the time you add some bricks to keep it off the ground and 4×4 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 4×4 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???