Abba Patio Storage Shelter 7 x 12- Feet Outdoor Carport Shed Heavy Duty Car Canopy, Grey

It is better than others I've had delivered and then had to return for various issues.This is a heavier material and piping from what others I've seen. The stitching look good, accurate and better too. I would love to have see double stitched, but, oh well, it's again, better than others I've seen.I was able to assemble, --alone; and while didn't time it exactly, was like 2 hours -ish.I feel they could have provided an OEM video of their recommended how to or what to expect. There was none and no one had done one. My assembly would have made a good one, but I am not a video person like that. The paper diagrams of what it is and sequence was enough for me, --but, imo, probably not for a "novice" or first timer.Two tips I responded back to them with (a lengthy feedback email) I will briefly comment here two things. One is, you are not assembling this alone unless you Duct-tape, even slightly to hold it together the pieced, to assemble it where it slides together. Tape the whole joint if you think you got the angle correct, otherwise, I gorilla-taped a 2in piece of tape and was plenty, and I had the angle of the pieces correct. 2in of gorilla tape is plenty to "hold" as a third-hand. The other brief item I feel is important to comment here, was -- that they do not tell you how they folded it, the tent material. Why matters?Well, -- rolled/folded as it is in shipping it is very manageable alone without help. If they had folded it such that I could have leaned it and push on top of the frame and "unrolled/unfolded" from center out, -- I could have saved maybe 30 minutes. As it was, I had to unfold all of it to locate the center and then on a step ladder, pull it up into the middle and pull it end, then end and back an forth until got to the ends and could drop the sides down, --that's a bit heavy if done alone but I was up to it that day. Or, they need to detach the sides and connect as they do the front-panel, -- no reason not to as far as function goes; but, would make assembly or dissasembly 2x's a fast, imo. Actually, it then makes disassembly a very real option. Or, if wanted to open a side temporarilty in good weather, etc. and nice feature if available.Once that is done, tent material draped over the frame, --it goes quick and mine was accurately sewn in "shape". If it was not accurate, that would greatly effect it's overall tighness at the end in getting the Front-panel up and looking "good".Then, the "Nails", -- are not "anchors", (not in my experience), ----rather as I've learned over time, --once up, the legs get spread to tighten up all of it, and the nails "locate", fix, the down poles/legs. I then got, ---- 24" rebarr and C-clamped to the lower brackets in the four corners. (Cheap and works well for this, my purpose) Possibly, --pending your soil type, 36" + rebarr may be better since want to hammer into non-disturbed soil if assembled over dirt as mine was, --not blacktop, or other. (Those finned anchors would never work for me here)As far as the Tent Vinyl finish goes:I did notice "light" patches of the emulsion on the tent material which I told them about and asked if had a patch kit or something if this may leak. They said not to worry and then if needed get back to them. From the out side I only see the grey color, but inside see randomly lighter/white, small areas I thought was daylight (a hole), but was just thin emulsion as I see it. I am not "worried" about it, but would love to have had a gratis patch kit if needed. If they had paid more attention to my well explained feedback, I would have felt better about more than 3-stars. But, I rarely give a 5 unless extraordinary and a 4 for being what it is supposed to be!Length of service expectation from how it appears and assembled:From experience I feel, I expect to get two, three years of "looks good" service from it. I've had neighbors with other brands and as "heavy duty" version products get far more until UV deterioration had it's effect. So, only time will tell.

The frame is sturdy enough but the canopy only lasted 2 years in Ontario, Canada. The original black colour started to develop streaks of grey after 12 months and now several of those streaks have resulted in a 2' tear along the ridge pole. I plan to cover the structure with a 10'x12' tarp before the next rainstorm. Hopefully, this will see it through the winter and I will be able to find a (better quality) replacement canopy somewhere next year.

The tent/shed is exactly what we wanted. It seems sturdier, tighter, and heavier duty than the last one we had, which we loved. The Assembly of the frame was a piece of cake, but getting the canvas/tarp over the frame was a challenge for two people, my wife and me. A third person would have been helpful.The last part of the assembly is attaching the door. When we completed it and started to unzip the door, the left-side zipper had some broken teeth (it came like that) and we can unzip the door only halfway.It happens that we completed assembly on the last day for Amazon Returns and Replacement policy and did not realize that until the day after that deadline - our fault.So at this point, I cannot find a way to follow up with Amazon, so I have reached out to the vendor, Abba Patio. When I explained the problem and asked for a replacement door with a functioning zipper, this was their reply."This is our newest model, which do not have any parts for replacement. We're not authorized for refund or return or resend for orders directly from amazon. Please contact amazon for help."I haven't been able to reach Amazon. If anyone from Amazon might read this, it would be great if someone could tell us how to resolve the problem.

Arrived on time in a heavy duty carton with no missing parts. Very well designed and made, everything fit together perfectly - tubing joints, seams, grommets, velcro and door flap. Easy one person set up in 90 minutes, just follow the picture instructions. Need a step stool, wrench to tighten a few nuts, and a hammer to drive 6 hold-down stakes. Installed on graveled area - approx 10" of 'skirt' left, if you place on raised flooring. (Now I just hope it holds up in the weather.)One Person Assembly TIPS: The 'secret' to hassle free frame assembly is to let gravity hold joints together - start in the center and work to the long ends. Lift balanced from the center when attaching legs - center first, then ends. Lift and 'drape' the cover to get it over the frame - square up the closed end first, then work towards the door end. START assembling frame from the center of the roof peak to each long end with joints. Lifting balanced from the center of the peak, then on one side add the shorter tubes and joints - repeat on opposite side. Attach foot plate to tube, then lift from the center of one long side and insert center foot tube, and then each end foot tube - repeat on opposite side. Adjust positioning and check to see all tubes have remained 'seated" in each joint, twist foot plates flat to surface. Placing the cover over the frame is the hardest part. Unfold the cover along the long side of the frame with the door (velcro strips) at the proper end. Start lifting one side of the cover up over the frame, 'draping' it over the horizontal tubes to hold it in place as you keep moving the cover up and over the frame. Focus on getting the closed end in place first, and anchor its peak in its proper place with 2 ball bungees. Finish working the closed end in place first, then work on getting the open end properly aligned. Install all ball bungees on the closed end. Install the lower tubes in sleeves with bolt on brackets. Now pull and adjust cover properly at the door end, secure with ball bungees. Start carefully attaching the velcro strip door at the roof peak, working carefully down each side. Attach door velcro loops to the frame. Check that the zipper door is functioning properly and any final positioning, then stake down. All done is 90 minutes or less!

Pretty much as expected from reading the reviews. Assembled by myself (a second hand would’ve helped a lot- especially for the tarp cover part but it is doable by 1 person with a step up block). Did read a review about installing vents to help keep the inside dry and did the installing with a pair of vents that I bought on Amazon. Used gorilla glue and pressure from a leaning PVC pipe to secure the vents in the carefully-cut hole (would’ve preferred vents already in the product but I’m a problem solver).Purchased to store round bales of hay and so far just what I needed. Sort of tucked away from any crazy wind tunnels but we’ll see how it holds up with the winter weather.Would’ve also preferred that the frame assembly had some sort of clicking/locking mechanism as I had to reattach some pieces throughout the process. Also the bolts’ packaging was ripped open upon delivery and missing a bolt but I solved the problem. I did, however, appreciate the simplicity of the different materials and the instructions that came with it. Easy to figure out.Overall, satisfied with my storage solution for the price and amount /time of effort. Had it up in a few hours on a nice afternoon.