Oakridge 8' x 12' Wood Storage Shed

While the shed looks beautiful when completed, it is made of wood composite so it definitely has to be painted inside and out, and it does not include the roof materials, therefore, it has to be purchased separately.

Overall: 4.5/5 IMO. In my experience the bad reviews aren't all fair. I think it's more complex than some expect and some of that's on the buyer. The other bad reviews fall into wood quality. Mine was great, but I'd be upset too if it wasn't. That said, you can't let wood set long as it "breathes" and can start to warp even when it was straight when you got it.Let me preface this by stating I’m an avid DIYer. Not a pro or an expert, but an experienced intermediate.Here are a few topics I’m guessing people will be interested in:BEGINNERS: Can a beginner do it? Yah, I think so. Just expect it to take 2-3x longer than an experienced person. The directions are good.TIME TO COMPLETE: I spent about 47 hours on it. DISCLAIMERS: I used air nailers and I painted the inside and I also painted white trim and black doors. Two coats for everything. Biggest buckets of time were 13hrs total for all that painting (could have been as little as 4-5 if you keep it simple), and then 10-12hrs for roofing (felt, optional drip edge, shingles).AIR NAILERS: I can’t imagine how many hours you’d add to nail this with a hammer. Buy or borrow an air nailer or just know you’re going to add a lot of hours to my estimate. I’m guessing it could take 15-30hrs longer without them (3 total: framing, siding and roofing).DIRECTIONS: for the most part, some of the better directions I’ve ever used. Very well done. A couple minor things (window trim is mislabeled as 3” I think). Boards are labeled too, which was a surprise, but be sure to double check length so you don’t misuse one—some are close in dimension (lick floor panel vs. roof panel or other trim pieces).MISSING PARTS: I was missing one piece of trim for the window as well as 1” screws for the window shutters. Call the company and they’ll take care of you. That said, it’s not hard to master manufacturing quality control to get them shipped the first time. My recommendation is to check your inventory either on day one or at least a few days before you're to that step so they can get it shipped to you as it takes about a week.LUMBER QUALITY: Far exceeded my expectations. I only had one wonky board that sucked and think I was still able to use it. Everything fit like it was supposed to and were good materials. The LP siding is good stuff too. I did swap out the outside floor joists for 12’ ones for a stiffer frame and for easier handling since I was on my own. The 4+8 they do is fine, just a little wobbly to deal with for one person.KEEP THINGS STRAIGHT AND SQUARE: Follow the instructions on squaring the floor and walls and everything else goes smoothly. THIS WILL SAVE YOU HEARTACHE LATER, especially if you’re a novice. I also didn’t realize in the moment the back wall studs would get used for shelving mounts later, so make sure you get those placed accurately.EXTRA $$$: Here’s where I ate up extra money to add to the project: shingles, felt/tar paper, drip edge, rock/landscaping work, lots of caulk, lots of paint. I think I used three gallons inside, two outside and under one for trim and 1qt for black doors, so 6 total which is a bit spendy as I bought the paint/primer $30/gallon Dutch Boy.OVERALL RATING:It’s a great shed. Great quality, the assembly went better than expected and the directions were great. The extra details with trim, windows and shelving make it stand out beyond anything I’d skimp on myself or other entry level sheds. Well worth the money. Only complaint is a missing part (easily remedied) and the door hooks aren’t holding the doors open, so I’m going to bend them a bit. I give it a 4.5/5.

While I did not purchase this off of Amazon, I did buy it through Costco.You will need to pay very close attention with assembling this shed! Set everything out in piles of the same materials before you start. I know they mostly have you assemble the framing with nails, which I am not a fan of, but they held strong.The studs are about 24" apart, so keep that in mind with insulating and applying sheet-rock. With that in mind, not all the corners are set up to accept insulation and sheet-rock, so you will have to frame a little bit with that in mind. The upper loft back wall cannot accept insulation without adding more wood to the upper framing.I am currently finishing the insulating on my shed, and it has gone great so far. Lots of busy work after setting all the extra wood in place, but it looks great! I've added exterior and interior lighting, which the shed is perfect for when running and concealing wires.All in all, it's a good shed. I do recommend screws for the floor. Like I said, I hate nails, so I'll be adding a sub-floor before applying the flooring option we chose.My shed will be used for exercise, and not dirty equipment storage so it's going to have AC and heat in it. It will be a nice cozy spot to hang out after a long workout. I'm very close to being done so wish me luck and good luck to all of you who are building this.It was lots of fun and time consuming. I repeat, pay attention to the instructions and you'll be just fine!