VickyNC
I ordered three of these Keter outdoor storage boxes and wanted to buy from a company with a good reputation for quality and the box had to be waterproof and not allow water into the box. I bought the 150 gallon box which is 61" long. IMO they are "easy" to assemble if you are handy and have no difficulty assembling large pieces such as this. It was so frustrating attempting to assemble the first box I ended up hiring an experienced handyman who put all three of the 150 gallon boxes together in 1 hour at a very reasonable cost. I have a larger storage box ordered and plan to have the same handyman assemble it since he CAN do the job in 15--20 minutes.
The instructions for assembling one of these storage boxes shows the steps but no text to explain what you are supposed to do in words rather than mere drawings. Keter has a very good reputation for quality and durability but in direct sunlight for years pictures in reviews show some fading of the darker colored boxes. An advantage of these boxes is that they are very versatile---you can sit on them for extra seating, use them as a table, store things you don't have room for in your house, store outdoor sports equipment and cushions plus you can put a strong padlock on the front to keep the lid from opening in strong winds, keep children from climbing into the box and to deter theft. One review I read before buying the box said if the box is in direct sun the top gets hot and suggested you put a waterproof cushion on top for sitting on the box----I bought a 59" waterproof outdoor cushion for the top. I would have preferred to have the location for the padlock to be on a side or the back rather than the front to hide the padlock from view. Two or three people can sit on the top, you can stand on it, it is very stable and made well. I highly recommend this storage box, it is a good value for the price.
NOTE: If you decide to hire an experienced handyman to assemble the box be aware that the cost to hire someone varies considerately---three people responded to my ad---one wanted $80 each; one would do it for $60 each and the one I hired charged me $75 ($25 each) to put all three together.
| Brand | Keter |
|---|---|
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Material | Resin |
| Special Feature | Lockable |
| Style | Graphite |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor Storage |
| Product Dimensions | 61"L x 28.34"W x 25.19"H |
| Capacity | 150 Gallons |
| Closure Type | Latch |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Item Weight | 39.13 Pounds |
| Opening Mechanism | Lift Lid |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Storage Volume | 150 Gallons |
| Recycled Content Percentage | 65 |
| Number of Compartments | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Feet |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Material Feature | Recycled |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 3E+2 Pounds |
| UPC | 731161051579 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00731161051579 |
| Manufacturer | Keter |
| Part Number | 243528 |
| Item Weight | 39.1 pounds |
| Country of Origin | Israel |
| Item model number | Garden Tools and Pool Floats |
| Size | 150 Gallon |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Capacity Description | 150 gallons |
| Special Features | Lockable |
| Usage | Storage |
| Included Components | deck box |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
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Kevin Maher