Customer Reviews for CANOPIA by PALRAM SkyLight 4 ft. x 6 ft. Tan Garden Outdoor Storage Shed

I am very pleased with the shed. Easy to set up and took about 4 hours to complete. The only problem i had was water was coming through center piece of the roof that was easily fixed with a little more caulk along area. I would definitely recommend this shed.

I'll admit, when the box arrived and I opened it up I immediately thought to myself this thing is is never going to hold together. The panels were flimsy and thin... yet oddly strong feeling in a way. **Prior to building the shed I did build a platform out of some treated 2X4's and plywood that I painted off white. This made for a nice raised and level surface for the shed to sit on top of. Highly recommend you do this. I also ended up anchoring the shed with screws to this heavy platform to keep it steady if the wind picks up.** I built it on a Saturday with no help so it can be a one man job. Took me all day, but nevertheless I did it with my mediocre at best building skills. My advice, watch the videos, I relied on them during the build more than the directions the shed came with! So how's she holding up? Great! Almost 6 months now through a hot, coastal South Carolina summer and the thing looks like the day I built it. It's even been through some VERY heavy thunderstorm downpours and 60mph winds. Held up perfectly with only some splashes of water getting in through the vents at the top. I was sure in the beginning I was going to have to block them off. But everything stays dry enough that I feel having the ventilation (again summer in SC is HOT) is more important than keeping a few drops of rain out. Did I mention it's a good looking shed too? And the skylight roof is a nice touch. Overall I'm happy with it and based on how it's holding up I think this thing may outlast me!

Very Disappointed.... This shed is so thin if you lean up against it you will fall in.... My installers had a difficult time putting it up. I did not get a chance to see this shed in person because I ordered it on line only because the Rubber Maid & Suncast keeps being unavailable. When it rain water comes thru & the ventilation wholes are so big that insects & bees are coming thru.... I’ve contacted the company & the don’t really have much to say. So I will be contacting Home Depot corporate office because I’m disappointed that they would sell this item. I’ve paid these people to put it up & now I want it taken down.

I actually put this up by myself, it was fairly straight ahead. I would say it would be faster with two people. The directions were good but could use some tweaking. If you miss something, like the bolts for the roof rail, you may have to back track. Need a good flat level surface for assembly. It's what I was looking for.

I purchased this shed in May 2018. Before it was even delivered, I got a phone call from the manufacturer Palram with customer service contact and hints on assembly. The shed was delivered to my home in perfect condition. The instructions took some getting used to because there is no text, only diagrams. It helped to watch the assembly video provided. It took two half days to put it up. If we did it again I'm sure it would just take one half day. Assembled product meets my every expectation. I especially like the semi-translucent roof panels. No light needed to see inside during daylight hours. A well designed product I would recommend to anyone with even minimal assembly experience.

The shed is sturdy and easy to assemble, if you follow the instructions. I assembled in ~3 hrs by myself. The team at Palram reached out immediately after purchase to let me know they were there to support if needed.

I was looking for a small shed to fit between my garage and a rear retaining wall, and this shed really met my needs. I was shipped quickly and arrived in good shape. It was easy to put up and appears to be very sturdy. I made several modifications to meet my needs. The floor didn't seem to fit the shed as well as it should, and the two seams in the middle of the floor did not lay flat, presenting a possible tripping hazard and possibly being snagged by stored equipment. I bought some small flat head concrete screws and washers and fastened down the seams to solve the problem. I also wanted some full length shelving in shed, but found the optional shelves offered by the manufacturer to be too small and somewhat expensive. I adapted some 6" X 8" brackets and some cull melamine shelving which I mounted to the vertical metal wall seams with some 1/4" X 1/2" hex bolts and and nuts. See photos for details of these mod's. I've had it about two weeks and I'm pleased with the shed and my mods.

I actually built this all by myself. I would not recommend that because there were parts where it would have been helpful to have another hand and the pieces seem very flimsy but once they are up it is very easy to hold up. It was also not helpful that it was windy the day I started. I am sure with assistance it would have taken 2-3hrs but by myself I was still able to do it in about 4 hours and 30 minutes. I love this shed and it was exactly what I needed. I appreciate that it is very sturdy, the walls do not take any extra square footage from the floor. The only thing I would say I do not like is that it does not come with any shelves.

Don't built when its windy. Shed is not so hard to built but don't tighten all the screw until you done with step 23. Its very light, you only need your buddy on step 1 and 2 to hold item # 7703 (back wall). With this size you can fit lawnmower and few yard tools but not much. Overall all quality is good and it can fit in tight spot.

This thing was not easy to assemble. The instructions are all pictures and arrows and exclamation points, no words. The beginning of all the instructions start out with all the different languages that it covers as far as the packing list and then you’re off and running on your own pretty much. I would recommend that you read the entire set of instructions to the very end, that way you truly understand. I got caught up on the roof bracing and some of that stuff that was a little more difficult to understand. Pay very close attention to which bolts and nuts you use and where because there are subtle differences between them and you may end up needing one that you useed on something else, later. The hardware does have numbers, but one bag had a ton of mixed hardware and the numbers are not on those pieces individually. Now, for the overall shed I think it’s great, it looks like it’s going to be great with the weather and the sun and it’s doing it’s job quite well right now. There are a couple of videos on YouTube that helped me out.

Some Parts don’t fit well, doors are too large don’t have adjustments, and do not close, they over lap by about 1/8 inch. the shed is not very sturdy and took me over 3 days to assemble.

Although the construction was easy it did take more than two persons to assemble certain sections. There are many corners and seams that do not totally close leaving large areas that critters and bugs can easily enter. Though it looks nice, the materials are very flimsy and the shed is easily shaken askew. I added aluminum cross bracing along the interior walls to minimize the torquing.

This shed is sturdy once assembled, but as others stated it's very flimsy right out of the box. Not super heavy-duty, but it will keep your yard tools and such out of the weather. Assembly was straightforward and would have been easy but for a light breeze. Not even strong enough to muss your hair, but the panels take off like a kite and the shed is not stable until almost fully assembled. As long as you know and plan for this you will be fine. I assembled by myself, but a helper is highly recommended.

Its was not that hard to put together, I would recommend it to my friends. Having a nice flat surface helps allot. The color is great and its very sturdy, you might not think that when putting it together, but once everything is together your mind will change. Definitely a two person job, the wife and I got it done in about 4 hours.

As with other reviewers, I thought the panels felt flimsy when unpacking. But after assembly everything is ridged and stable. It took a few hours to build the base and assemble. Definitely a two-person job at times. I would also recommend making the base slightly larger than the shed as the base helps to hold up the side wall panels. Great shed! I was not disappointed.

This shed was relatively easy to put together. It definitely requires 2 people and even a 3rd to hold the walls in place while the other two drill etc. I highly recommend building this on a concrete slab of some kind. Once built, the shed is spacious and durable. The only issue I'm having with it is that the doors aren't lining up at the bottom to really keep them secured. Once I shut it any kind of wind blows it open so right now I've got bricks holding doors shut until I can figure something out.

I would have never purchased this if I had saw one put together first, but that’s probably the reason why they won’t have a demo model in the parking lot. No one would buy this thin plastic shed. I opened the box and brought it back the same day.

We bought this shed a few months ago. My husband and I assembled the shed in about 5 hours. We had bought Rubbermaid sheds before that seemed a bit easier to assemble. My husband built a platform and made sure that it was level. The doors are a bit tricky to get to close sometimes. The shed is sturdy and looks ok. We would have built one if our HOA allowed. We were able to put a lot in this shed, including a freestanding shelving unit. All in all we are happy with this. The best part about it was the free shipping.

The only 3 problems that i ran into is you will always need 2 people to assemble, the product is very very flimsy and have to handle with care and at some parts a written description could help along with the pictures.

Corner pieces at roof bent so leaks at 3 corners. The vents aren't screened or louvered so bugs n rain will get in, though I will screen with no problem and find louvers somewhere. Water came in at doors but might have splashed in when opened. Metal strip above doors bent slightly enough to catch on. All other parts were good, all there with extra screws. Good size though for price. Like the light coming through the roof pieces. Took 3 of us 5 hours not counting sorting pieces. Directions gave some problems. Pictures with no words. Time will tell if it holds up to snow, though I'll brush off heavy stuff. The walls and roof are thin. Hoping I can get corner piece replacements.

As expected...light weight and plenty of storage space.

I bought this product because it is polycarbonate, one of the toughest polymers on the market. It is also very light weight, and has the translucent roof. The roof has proven to be an excellent feature. Some of the angles were a little off at the roof line, but that may have been the result of distortion caused by the banding on the outside. I have had it up for a few weeks now, and it has stood through some torrential rains. Not a drop of water got in. I was impressed. Overall, this is a good product for getting a bunch of little clutter out of the garage.

There were not too many sheds to choose from with these particular diminsions. At first I was a little skeptical when I opened the box. To mine and my friends surprise, this shed is a lot more sturdy and durable then I ever thought it would be. It looks sharp, and installation was not too bad.

Very easy to assemble. Looks good and it's sturdy after it's assembled. Beware it is only 5'-8" x 3'-6" on the interior. I was disappointed that it's that small. The 4' x 6' dimensions are nominal. I would have went bigger if I would have known that. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars. More my fault for not checking the specifications closer. I ordered 2 shelf's for it and they are great. Gonna order 2 more. Wish it had holders for racks and such.

I spent a great deal of time researching plastic sheds and am overall happy with this one. Here's my review of it: Pros -It can be assembled with ease on a level surface due to how light it is. Two people can finish putting it together in about 2-4 hours. -It is flexible and rigid, respectively because the shed is made out of thin vinyl but reinforced with metal bars. Once anchored, the shed won't move. I've subjected this to some heavy winds and rain and no issues yet. -This shed can surprisingly hold a lot of storage. I've got a push lawnmower, portable generator, snow shovels, rock salt, seat cushions, a swing awning, etc. I know that I can squeeze more into it. For those looking for motorcycle storage, this is definitely big enough. Cons -Since the vinyl walls in this shed are so thin, some folks may find that it's not secure enough to prevent theft, i.e. a thief cutting into the siding for entry. I counter this by saying that unless a thief knows your shed is built with thin vinyl, he/she would probably get into it using bolt cutters anyways. If you're really concerned, you could attach chicken wire or hardware cloth along the interior walls to make it harder to cut into your shed's walls. My opinion, this is not the kind of shed you'd put high-dollar items in. Expensive tools and equipment should be in a garage or workshop in your house. Tips -Plan out the area where you plan to put this shed and make sure it's level and is on some type of a platform, i.e. wood, gravel, etc. -Make sure this shed is put somewhere that doesn't break any local ordinances, i.e. size limitation of shed, placement of shed, and rodent infestation mitigation. -Put hardware cloth few feet in the ground around the shed. If you put the shed on a wooden platform over concrete, put hardware cloth between the platform and ground. This is crucial to prevent any rodents from making your shed their new home. -Anchor, anchor, and anchor! Since my floor mats curled up some, I went ahead and screwed this shed into its wooden platform more than the instructions called for. However, this shed is extremely light and it's absolutely imperative that you anchor the shed, or at least put heavy objects in it until you have the appropriate anchorage in it.

I purchased this shed to be placed at the corner of the house which is the perfect size. It is very good-looking, easy to use, and far exceeded my exceptions for a storage shed.

I am 100% satisfied with this product. It was very simple to follow instructions to assemble. I took my time and planned to do it in a day which helped me get everything assembled properly. I also laid a concrete foundation a few days before and anchored it into the slab. Really looks good, isn't loud in the wind, which I was worried about because of the materials. Everything fit together nicely, although I would suggest having someone who knows a bit about DIY projects around for the roof assembly, and door. For example, I couldn't get the door to line up with pre-drilled holes so I shimmed it on the bottom and side, and then drilled my own which allowed the door to open and close without any catching. It absolutely a great product and really looks good. Hopefully scoring some shelves to utilize the height will really allow me to make use of the space. I will follow this review with that as soon as I install those. They are very necessary to take advantage of this unit.

Glad we bought this shed. It's easy to install and the instruction is clear. The shed survived the latest storm in SF bay area and shows no sign of a leak. It offers a good amount of storage space. We easily fit our mower, bike and other stuffs in.

I was a little skeptical at first because the panels were thin but am very satisfied with the end result. You can not build this solely from the inside, you must give yourself workspace around the shed. I was able to build this with a friend and move it to where I needed. It has endured a few rain storms with no leaks and fit perfectly for my confined space. It has a lot of space to hold a ton of stuff.

Very happy with this shed. Easy to understand instructions and all the parts are clearly labeled. Took me and 2 grandsons about 3 hours to put together and everything fit properly.