Gorilla Shed from Costco - 10x12 - Review
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2022
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We bought a 10' x 12' shed from Costco Wholesale. Backyard Products did the build on site at our farm. Check out some time lapse footage of the construction as well as on overview of the features, how much it cost, and our experience.
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I bought an Old Hickory building. It came fully assembled and finished. Also 2x4 construction with several paired together on side and back walls for snow load. Steel roof and top cap. Delivered, installed, and leveled on an old cement garage slab. Turnbuckle braces top and bottom of the door for square closing. Only things I added were matching roof gutter and downspouts and some interior shelving. I was lucky to get this gem. Someone else was waiting right behind me to take it if I didn't.
To keep rodents (groundhogs, skunks, weasels, rats, moles) from digging under the shed and settling up household you should install rat wire (1”x1” or smaller) all around the bottom and under the ground extending about 24” out. We had to do that because they get under there and chew their way up into the shed.
Thanks for the advice
I did this for my deck as well.
That's super nice! I am surprised they built it on-site. I always assumed at least the walls were put together and shipped to the site.
It didn't include one feature the salesman said it would, but we contacted the company and were compensated for the miscommunication. Other than the EXTREMELY long wait it was worth it.
@@RigginFarm Which feature was that?
@@carmenh.3846 they told us they would run power to the shed. It didn’t happen, so we did it ourselves and have a video all about that.
Very nice I'm surprised they don't put on cement or blocks to keep off ground.
Hopefully the treated lumber "foundation" will hold up for a long time. "Stay tuned, folks!"
@@RigginFarm They should of had it lifted up on blocks to allow drainage underneath it. That's standard practice. Now you'll need a forklift to do it.
@@DeeGeeTN It is lifted off the ground with 4x4's, but cement would definitely be better than wood that'll eventually rot.
can raise with farm jack
Got mines on blocks. Gorilla sheds 🗑️
If you had it spray foamed with closed cell foam on the inside, it would insulate it and air/water seal. Then you'd just need to add weather stripping to the doors, and then it would be ready for climate control.
As I understand it, it's probably cheaper and will come out better to pay a company to come do the foam. Just make sure it's closed cell.
Thank you for the video. I'm looking into buying a Costco installed wood shed. Did you resolve the issue with light and other gaps by the door? Would you recommend this style door or the Costco Yardline brand with an all word door over Gorilla's fiberglass?
We still have the gaps, but it’s not really a problem for us. There aren’t leaks, even with heavy rains.
@@RigginFarm Good to know. My door will face west, and be subject to incoming storms . Might try weatherstripping.
Did you paint your shed, and if so what paint did you use? I just had this shed installed. Doors are amazing.
We have not painted it yet.
@@RigginFarm Fiberglass door is made in Canadia by Tru Tech. Not sure what to do about ithe unfinished top or what material the core is.Wish I had asked to keep instructions.
Gutters and downspouts are not extremely expensive and will allow you to direct the water away and stop the erosion.
Thanks for the tip, brother!
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how much did you pay ? .I'm a Costco member in ct. the 10'×12' shed is $5000 materials and labor to build. gorilla brand. before covid in 2019 yardline was here and their 12'x10' shed was $3800 same deal , looks similar.
We paid $4,799
What is the wall height of the shed? Thanks!
About 6 1/2 feet
Should have put it on a Slab
That would have been ideal, but we didn’t have the budget to pour a slab.
What made you go with this brand vs another builder?
It was at a similar price point from others, but this one included the workbench and shelving. They also didn't require a pad or other foundation, because it was built onsite vs being delivered preassembled. There was also another promise the salesman made that wasn't fulfilled, but they took care of that after talking to someone high up in the company.
@@RigginFarm thanks for the reply!!
@@jtk0777 Of course! The whole point of our channel is sharing our experiences and helping others learn, mostly from our mistakes. 😂
@@RigginFarm what promise did the salesman make that had to be made up for?
@@afrench77 He told us they would run power to the shed. In the product description it states they need access to power to operate tools within 150' of the build, and he thought that meant they install power as long as it's within 150'.