4×2 Western Red Cedar – Garden Chalet – Compact Tool Shed 4 X 2 Reviews

4.6 Rating 22 Reviews

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At Outdoor Living Today, we strive to create Sheds, Gardens, Gazebos, Playhouses, and Pergolas that are functional, durable, attractive, and affordable for our customers. OLT manufactures in North America with sustainable and ethical business practices, and we design all of our products so that the average person with limited to no building skills can assemble them with ease

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Phone:

+1 888-658-1658

Location:

9393 287 St,
Maple Ridge
British Columbia
V2W 1L1

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Ease of Installation

Hard

Just Right

Easy

How was our Customer Service?

Not Great

Decent

Fantastic

“See above. Love it!”

Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

Ease of Installation

Hard

Just Right

Easy

“Describing this as a 4x2 shed requires a certain amount of spacial flexibility, since the exterior measurements are 45.5" x 20.68", and the interior is significantly smaller still. But, perhaps I'm being overly picky ... I'm old enough to remember when a 2x4 stud was actually 1 5/8" x 3 5/8". Although the directions state that the wood is dry and ready to paint, it appears that the wood was wet-cut, since some trim pieces were quite warped by the time they dried. One trim piece (the rear skirting) was too wide, since the the rear wall panel dips below the top of the base, making it impossible to install without trimming (so much for the "no cutting" claim). The directions and parts list could be clearer as to which pieces are necessary for high vs. low front. Sales literature claimed this could be assembled in 4 hours. Obviously, this doesn't count for painting the base. I'm an experienced wood worker, and this took a more than a day ... not counting two coats of stain. Sorry, but I can't rate this better than "Acceptable" (3 out of 5). One good comment ... it smells nice.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Overall, this is a great little shed that is exactly what we were looking for. However, I can't give it five stars because of a few pieces that didn't quite fit. First, the front horizontal trim is 44 1/4 inches while the rear horizontal trim is one inch narrower at 43 1/4 inches. It really should be 44 1/4 inches too because it was short on both ends by half an inch when centered. Second, the rear panels have the bottom slat hang over the bottom wall plate by an inch or two rather than being flush the way it is shown in the instructions. This overhang prevents the rear skirting from being attached. Fortunately these imperfections are all on the back side of the shed and not easily noticed. Also, if the wall panels were pre-assembled in a slightly different way these wouldn't be issues, so this could have been an unusual set of panels. Other than the two issues noted above, the instructions were clear and assembly was pretty straight forward. The pieces are grouped together with clear labels that help find the right pieces. The design is really well done to create a sturdy, light weight, and good looking shed. We are really pleased with how it has turned out.”

4 Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

Ease of Installation

Hard

Just Right

Easy

How was our Customer Service?

Not Great

Decent

Fantastic

“So happy with this purchase from OLT. Its a good size garden chalet able to easily store many of the loose garden tools and equipment. I looks great and I love the quality - it's sturdier than many of the other cheaper imported options on the market. And the genunine cedar wood is wonderful too - the aroma makes me feel like I'm in the forest every time I open the shed doors. Delivery was prompt and assembly straightforward for someone like me with average handy man skills.”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

Ease of Installation

Hard

Just Right

Easy

How was our Customer Service?

Not Great

Decent

Fantastic

“Short on items that would help customers get best use of the space.”

Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

Ease of Installation

Hard

Just Right

Easy

How was our Customer Service?

Not Great

Decent

Fantastic

“Looks great and quite functional. Stained with a clear cedar stain. Very good customer service.”

5 Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

David F. Cooper

Unverified Reviewer

“This is a high quality product which I liked because the cedar blended in well with my log home. The shed arrived in two packages without damage. The instructions for assembly were clear and I appreciate that I was able to download the assembly manual before I purchased the shed so that I could consider what I was getting into and so that I knew how to construct a suitable foundation before the shed arrived. I stained everything before assembly which took several hours. Assembly was not difficult but took me (male, age 78) about a full day to put it all together with some assistance from my son and daughter-in-law. I highly recommend this shed.”

4 Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

“I LOVE this little shed. It holds my garden tools conveniently on our patio, it looks fantastic, and it is nice and solid. My husband assembled it with ease and I gave it a couple of coats of clear weather proofing. When I showed it to my neighbor she decided to order one, too! I like that it came with very clear instructions and every possible part one would need to assemble. The two large boxes arrived to Virginia in about 10 days. I highly recommend this product and the company that made it!”

3 Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago