Bad news: So far it has taken two of us, plus assorted allotmenteers to put it up. We now have a base, four walls, a door (on the floor) and half a roof. Hence, the following tips to shed manufacturers:
- Label the packets of screws with their length. It is absolutely no good to me if you tell me I need to use 30mm screws if none of the packets are labelled and I don't have a tape measure on me. Drawings of the screws all in a little column with their lengths beside them is simply no use when you're hot, tired and cross.
- DO NOT put two different size screws in the same plastic (un-labelled) bag. This smacks of a nasty ploy to confuse your customers.
- Please resist suggesting to us that it's best to pre-drill the holes. We know that already because - unlike Ikea - you haven't drilled them for us!
- Employ an architect to do the illustrations, not a creative artist.
- Be specific. For example, you might like to say things like: Make sure you attach the walls INSIDE the front and back panels because it really does matter.
- Drop the bit where it says: This is a two person job. No it isn't...particularly on a sloping field best by sudden gusts of wind.
- Make it much, much clearer which is the inside and which is the outside of the panels. Colours would help here.
- Make a comprehensive list of EVERYTHING you need to save unnecessary journeys. For example: step ladders, a bradawl, a tape measure, a pencil, energy snacks, plenty to drink and (this week) sun screen. Implying that all we needed was a screwdriver and a drill was economic in the extreme.
PICTURES TO FOLLOW...
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