10' x 12' arrow metal building from sears, who's put one up?

Question

how hard? what type of tools do i need to put one up?

Answer 1

I've put two of them up. ren is right about having extra hands. But three more points, Have an awl to help align holes ,a couple of vise grips or c-clamps are handy, and don't do it on a windy day like I did one of the times, lol.

Answer 2

Without knowing at all the ARROW designation, I think you have some decent, valid suggestions.

I've constructed a few in my life, and they aren't strictly difficult, and can be a one man job, but order a few Pizzas and get help.

Also without knowing a few other things in the lack of details I wonder of the site prep? Do you want the base UP off the ground level?

Then what type of hardware was included? Philips head/square head screws/bolts(With nuts?) I'll assume both.

The HELP part might be that TWO people have tools. With a NUT/BOLT, and BOTH having a "cordless" use the appropriate BITS...IE: Screw driver bits and/or nut driver bits.

Begin at corners, unless you have a group of people prefabricating an entire wall. The corner notion allows that each piece helps support the other after it's been attached to the bottom frame.

I really wanna assume some Instruction booklet came with the shed too. Don't use Pliers to tighten nuts,,,get the appropriate size open end/box wrenches if you choose not to spend $2 of driver bits.

Beyond the proper tools, having a few sober friends over for a "Barn Raising" is a good idea. Get out the beers to celebrate after the last roof panel has been installed.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

They are very easy. You will need a screwdriver and pliers. An electric screwdriver makes the job go a lot faster. The most important thing is to get the bottom level and square before you start. If you don't nothing will line up right. Get the bottom frame level and square and use some method of holding it in place while you work. If wall or roof panels start getting so they don't line up, check the bottom frame for square. You can do this by yourself but it is way easier if you have someone helping you. The instructions are translated from Chineese but the pictures help a lot. It is an easy job if you take your time and make sure the bottom is square, can't stress that enough. Two days by yourself and one with a helper.

Answer 4

Uggghhhh....this brings back nightmares. If you have the means I'd highly recommend hiring someone to do it for you. I tried to put one of these up but it didn't work out right. The ground I prepared for it was not level enough so naturally nothing lined up. And when the roof doesn't line up that means it's going to leak. I gave up trying to get it together and never put the doors on. Fortunately I moved and it's no longer anything I worry about. But I reckon if you've got some carpentry skills, patience and knowledge of leveling things it'll go well for you. Good luck my friend...good luck!

Answer 5

I built one. Did you buy the base frame?
The whole thing attaches to the base. All you need is a screw driver and adjustable wrench or pliers. An extra set of hands really helps hold all the pieces together. Follow the directions. Don't get ahead of yourself, or you'll be taking it back apart and starting over. And try to work in low wind. The side and roof panels act like kites in the wind.