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Colin H.

Essex, United Kingdom

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1 Review by Colin

  • Garden Buildings Direct

7/9/21
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I purchased a shed and greenhouse from this company solely because their delivery times were less.
The shed was of extremely poor quality and build. The panels were not square, batons overlapping edges, which meant erection was difficult and some wood had to cut away. The plastic windows did not fit into the apertures as the panels were not square. Answer from company was that they could supply new windows but this would not have solved problem. I had to pare down plastic to fit. Very difficult to join sides and roof as poorly constructed panels did not line up. Overall not worth the money.
Construction of the greenhouse was a nightmare. Very very flimsy materials supplied. First problem was that base had legs and not suitable for erection on hard surfaces. Base itself was too flimsy to support sides. It required four people just to hold the various vertical parts in place. Had a problem with pictorial
Instructions. The company had no idea about this product in any respect. I assume they had never seen one erected, just bought in from China and redistributed and unable to offer any clarity or advice. Eventually managed to erect, but on first windy day plastic windows blew out. Very difficult to get back in and involved a lot of deconstructing to do so. My last shed in a previous house lasted 37 years ( with 1 new floor and 2 new roofs) I doubt whether either the shed or the greenhouse will last much longer than 1 year. Finally I would say, do not buy anything from this company. Very poor products and customer service.

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy anything

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