Keter Factor Outdoor Garden Storage Shed, Beige, 8 x 8 f
Keter Factor Outdoor Garden Storage Shed, Beige, 8 x 8 f
| Dimensions: | 265.5 x 255 x 243 cm; 1 Kilograms |
| Model: | K209875 |
| Part: | K209875 |
| Manufacture: | Keter |
| Dimensions: | 265.5 x 255 x 243 cm; 1 Kilograms |
Could be packaged better box not up to much
Not as sturdy as I thought it would be
But overall a good shed.
I managed to assemble this by myself though it took all day. The instructions appear daunting at first but are relatively straightforward to understand. The only thing to be aware of is that you have to slide the roof panels in from the side so you need to leave at least 1m clear each side. Otherwise it is a good piece of kit.
An impulse buy of a new on offer lathe for husband meant we needed to build him a new workshop, so the 8’x8′ Ketter shed looked like it would fit the bill, and being plastic would not require ongoing painting or staining – as the spot we had againt the garage would prevent attention to the rear wall.
We took the time to build a strong base of 3″x2″ timber, braced every 20″ and topped with 18mm OSB boarding. This was then mounted on top of bricks and mortar, with a total 1mm deviation on the diagonals and a 1mm run from horizontal front to back – not bad for 2 amateurs. The edges were sealed and the base stained, then the edges taped with weatherproof tape and a pond liner fitted over the top of the OSB.
The shed arrived on Saturday at lunchtime, and by Sunday afternoon was completed, make sure you read the instructions and follow each step, and some of the twist fittings can be a bit tight, but overall a nice build. We took the time to seal the floor and the walls with silicon sealant – probably not absolutely needed, but with us wanting to run electrics inside we thought it better to be safe not sorry.
We then built an internal 2″x2″ wooden frame, every 2′ and internally braced – not only for extra strength, but also for mounting the electric to and for mounting tool storage. This was screwed to the wlls at 16 points where there were preprepared screw points. We added 2 bracing beams front to back and screwed in 2 x 4′ LED battens and rann the wiring to a junction box added to a wooden support.
We also then added 5 surface mounted double sockets, wired again to the junction box, and all wirin was run behind the wooden frame. A scratchbuilt 2′ by 4′ bench with a shelf was added in the rear RH corner, and some OSB fitted above this to use as tooboard.
The lighting circuit and socket ring main were then run through some flexible conduit through a hole drilled in the rear LH corner and run into the garage and connected to the Garage consumer unit using a 6A and a 32A RCB. This gave us light and power in the shed workshop.
We have now moved his lathe, bandsaw, woodworking bench and lots of other powertools into the shed, and it is completely secure and doesnt vibrate or move at all. The internal framing has had some cladding fitted and tools hung from it, shelving for all our srews and nails is in place and it has become a very useable workshop for my husbands woodworking hobby.
I would recommend the shed, it is fine as it comes out of the box, but if you want to use it as a workshop then take the time to add the bracing and you will have a building that will give years of service without issue…
Beautiful large shed built with assistance of my wife and built in 4 hrs with relative ease. Just take time, lunch and patience
Great space
I did like it quite easy to assemble. Also value you for money.
There was few damaged parts steel for roof plastic pieces snapped
Love this shed, wouldn’t buy any other now. Easy to assemble, (although I do suggest when putting the roof on you use vaseline on the edges to help it slide). No leaks no condensation no mould no ruining of boxes etc can quite happily put anything in it without worrying about it getting damaged.
Bought this for my hot tub to go in. Took two of us 4 hours to build. Really easy to put together. One panel was cracked but I think this was done by the delivery company and the box was damaged – this doesn’t affect use. It is cheaper elsewhere but couldn’t find it in stock. Great quality and just what we needed for winter and the hot tub!
It came in 2 big boxes all the panes a warped instructions where verey poor too many schorws i think thay could of used a lot more click in parts it took 2 whole days with 3 people would not buy agai
Took about 5 hours to erect the shed on a previously prepared base. The labels could have been a bit clearer on the smaller items. One side panel was slightly bowed so didn’t fit into the floor fully but enough not to cause a problem. Power tool is a must as a handheld screwdriver is not strong enough for some fixings. Doors closed properly when assembled but on a sunny day can stick slightly. These are just care points as overall a good shed for the price. As mentioned by others make sure your base is flat.
Instructions could be better, read completely, lay everything out first then erect.
Took my wife and I about 6 hours. Centre piece was missing but sales service was brilliant and sent the price within a week.
Watertight and sturdy. A little pricey but no maintenance, no painting and no wooden panels to replace in the future.
Was damaged on arrival but Keter have agreed to replace the damaged door. Not quite as sturdy as I thought it would be but still ok
A well made shed that is practical and good looking. Sadly it had two damaged parts when it was unpacked but because I had somebody there on site to build it I had to have it built using the damaged parts.
I’ll say it again – Keter is Better. It looks flimsy, it IS flimsy – until it is all interlocked together. Each section is easy and light weight to handle and as a complete unit, it really feels solid. Instructions are mainly graphics and they do need considerable care when identifying the parts and what to do next, but the end product is well worth the extra time to get it right first time. This is my forth product from this company and so far, I haven’t been disappointed with any of them.
We bought seat and shed and arranged delivery for Saturday when people would be here to help unload, the shed is a big item of course.
well the seat came on a Monday and was left with a neighbour several doors up who has dementia, we never found out until her son visited. there was no signing and no card with us to tell us it had been delivered, this poor lady had a huge box in her hall that was a trip hazard and inconvenience to say the least.
then the shed – tufnels turned up again wrong day – the weds with ONE DRIVER. I had to call husband back from work to help but even then it was impossibly hard and heavy and dangerous to lift. the driver only had a small inadequate trolley, he wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer and was scruffy and inarticulate, and not very hygienic. he tried to be pleasant but was out of his depth both dealing with customers and had had no lifting training he told us. the box was sodden and torn in places, the shed was actually marked. the suppliers definitely need to check up on tufnels and get them to improve their service, as it stands the handlers are letting the product down. as it is excellent.
Arrived on time it looks great now it’s up, but did,nt find it easy to erect it took two men ,on and off six hours so many pieces.if you take your time it can be done ,and it does look good well worth it.