After doing some research, I decided to get a shed from Tuff Shed. I really like the steel frame/foundation better than treated lumber. It's very stout and galvanized, so rust should not be a problem. The door has a steel frame also, so there should never be a issue with it drooping.
If you did not know, there are 2 sources for Tuff Shed, the factory stores and the Home Depot. The Home Depot models offer the shortest warranty time. These buildings are pre-fabricated in Buda and assembled on your site.
You may be able to pick up a Tuff Shed assembled display model at the Home Depot cheaper, but there is NO warranty, and I think there are going to be big problems moving an assembled building. An assembled building is going to be prone to be damaged when moving it. Maybe the Tuff Shed stores also has assembled display models for a little less, but I would stay away from those for the same reasons as not buying Home Depot TuffShed display models.
The display models at the Tuff Shed store and at the Home Depot have lots of extras, windows, window trim, shelves, extra big doors and additional doors.
The standard models you buy have no extras, unless you order them and pay for them. When their factory is making the shed, the extras are added. There are specials they offer all the time for the extras, like two for the price of one this or half price for this extra or that.
I wanted something simple for storage. I ordered the model with radiant barrier on the interior walls and ceiling and 7 year warranty. Only functional extras I ordered was the ridge vent, and upgraded shingles (lifetime warranty on shingles vs 20 year shingles). I also opted for the building to be painted. One coat at the factory when it is being prefabricated, another coat of paint at the install. I figured the amount of coverage, and cost of paint was most of the charge for them to paint it.
I plan on adding a couple of vents (I will place them low so there is good air circulation from the floor to the ceiling ridge vent) and a 14" x 21" window (I will place it high for some day light inside).
When I ordered the building, I wanted to pay by credit card. They took my credit card, but did not charge me then. The day after I ordered the building, I was called to set a day for the installation. the installation day was less than a week after I ordered the building. They called first on the install day, then showed up on time.
In less than 4 hours, I had a new fresh painted shed. They used PPG paint, which is good, and it did not look watered down (a cheap contractor trick to save money by using less paint). I signed a release, saying the building was satisfactory. I got a call, asking if I liked the building, if everything was good. Later that day, I got a call, asking me to authorize payment of the credit card.
I liked the building, the people I was dealing with, and the process.
There were more things for me to store, so I bought a second building.
Same process. I think the installation day was set for 3 or 4 days after ordering it. On the install day, there was a mix-up. After the workers had erected the pre-fab building, they discovered they had been given the wrong color paint for the exterior walls. They would have to come back sometime. They completed the building except for the paint. I did not sign the release form. The very next morning they called, saying they were on their way if I was available, and they would paint/finish the building. They arrived as expected, painted the exterior, asked me to inspect the work and sign the release form. I suggested a little touch up here and there, no problem.
I asked the main worker on the first building how many he has put up, but he did not know, maybe a thousand or more. When the worker returned to finish the paint, I asked how many he had put up, he told me over 500. All the people I have talked to from Tuff Shed have been very courteous and helpful.
Maybe it is better to buy in the fall or winter. The installer told me they get real busy during the summer time. It is like that with a lot of things, buy a boat, motorcycle, convertible, air conditioner during the winter to get better prices, faster service.
I think the person that gave the low rating bought a display model without warranty, had it delivered assembled. Why would a new Tuff Shed need a new roof?
For me, I recommend Tuff Shed read more