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Suncast DB5000 Deck Box, 50-gallon
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Product Features
Suncast DB5000 Deck Box, 50-gallon
- Deck box for storing gardening tools, athletic equipment, outdoor dining décor and more
- With poly-resin construction for durability; resists fading and rust
- Rain water flows off of the box with carefully designed lid; lid flips open from sturdy hinges
- Holds up to 50 gallons of gear; the USA-made box requires some simple assembly
- Deck box measures 41 by 21 by 22 inches and weighs 28 pounds upon shipping; 5-year limited warranty
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Product Description
Keep yard gear out of sight when you stow it in this large 50-gal. storage box. Perfect for the deck or patio, the box is made of durable resin with a unique stay-dry design that keeps contents dry and out of the elements. In a pinch, it can also be used as extra seating. Use it to store everything from rakes and watering cans to couch cushions and patio accessories. Hinged top flips open for easy access to storage area.
Amazon.com Review
Keep frequently used garden trowels and clippers accessible by stowing such tools in this convenient 50-gallon deck box from Suncast. The deck box provides 6.8 cubic feet of storage on a household patio or deck, creating a handy spot to conceal the typical yard clutter of miscellaneous tools, toys, dirty soccer cleats or gardening clogs and other outdoor fare. In addition to the storing space, the deck box also blends into décor with ease.
Suncast crafted the deck box in UV-resistant poly resin for stability and durability. The lid flips open on a rustproof hinge for quick entry. To keep contents dry, rainwater funnels off the lid by careful design. Made in the USA, the deck box does require assembly upon purchase. The sides and parts of the box snap together and necessitate minimal use of tools. The deck box is intended solely for storage purposes and should not be used for play or sitting. Keep the deck box away from heat sources to prevent fire. The box measures 41 by 21 by 22 inches and weighs 28 pounds upon shipping.
Amazon.com Review
Crafted from sturdy poly, Suncast's weatherproof deck box is a great way to protect your tools, sporting equipment, or firewood. With clean lines and a roomy 6.68 cubic feet of storage space, it's a sure bet for your patio or yard. The lid is designed to funnel rain off, keeping what's inside dry. Minimal snap-together assembly is required.
Product Details
Suncast DB5000 Deck Box, 50-gallon
- Lawn & Patio: 0 pages
- Publisher: Suncast Corporation
- Label: Suncast Corporation
- Studio: Suncast Corporation
- Average Customer Review: based on 185 reviews
- Sales Rank in Garden: #2104
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Summary: Best litter box house ever! 2010-01-27
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Summary: Best looking small deck box 2009-10-29
Comment: Really like this Suncast 50 gallon small but perfect size deck box. The RIGHT color, size, design and easy quick assembly. Tried to find at stores but all they had was Rubbermaid that I thought did not look as good with weird wonky curved exterior design. Suncast may be #2 in this catagory but design wise, they win, nice and clean. Get this DB5000 for your deck or patio, great Amazon price too!
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Summary: Leaks in Rain and Hinges Broken in 2 Months 2009-10-02
Comment: Looked around at deck boxes and thought this one might be a good choice based on the number of positive reviews. Unfortunately, the small hinged portion on top of the lid is not at all weather-tight and fills will rain water. The rain water then runs down the two slots cut for the gas-assist cylinders into the interior or the box where it puddles in the bottom since there is no outlet for it.
Also, the hinges on the top lid failed after two months and probably no more than 12-15 openings and closings. They are extremely an extremely small molding given the size of the lid and the force put on it by the gas-assist cylinders. However, at the Suncast site I was able to order a new lid under warranty, so it may be that the new lid will have better-designed hinges. If not, I'll probably be ordering a new lid every few months until the warranty runs out.
My recommendation from this point forward would be to get a box with a one-piece domed lid and hope the hinging mechanism is better designed than this one. I'll fill the slots where the cylinders attach to the lid with silicone and that should stop the water caught in the top tray from spilling down inside the box. However, the tray will still catch water when it rains so the only real recourse to standing water in the lid is to seal the whole thing shut with silicone, thus creating a one-piece lid.
I hope Suncast reads these reviews and asks the designer (or design team) "What were you thinking?" when you designed the box this way. I don't expect an inexpensive deck box to be a water-tight vault, but an inch of standing water in the bottom of the box just doesn't cut it...and the box is in a somewhat rain-protected area.
I'd be willing to give Suncast another try given the ease with which warranty service is provided, but I would definitely read over the reviews much more closely next time.
Also, the hinges on the top lid failed after two months and probably no more than 12-15 openings and closings. They are extremely an extremely small molding given the size of the lid and the force put on it by the gas-assist cylinders. However, at the Suncast site I was able to order a new lid under warranty, so it may be that the new lid will have better-designed hinges. If not, I'll probably be ordering a new lid every few months until the warranty runs out.
My recommendation from this point forward would be to get a box with a one-piece domed lid and hope the hinging mechanism is better designed than this one. I'll fill the slots where the cylinders attach to the lid with silicone and that should stop the water caught in the top tray from spilling down inside the box. However, the tray will still catch water when it rains so the only real recourse to standing water in the lid is to seal the whole thing shut with silicone, thus creating a one-piece lid.
I hope Suncast reads these reviews and asks the designer (or design team) "What were you thinking?" when you designed the box this way. I don't expect an inexpensive deck box to be a water-tight vault, but an inch of standing water in the bottom of the box just doesn't cut it...and the box is in a somewhat rain-protected area.
I'd be willing to give Suncast another try given the ease with which warranty service is provided, but I would definitely read over the reviews much more closely next time.
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Summary: good deck box 2009-09-17
Comment: delivery was prompt, as promised, and product was easy to assemble. looks good on my dck
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Summary: Piece of junk (rating should be -10) 2009-09-12
Comment: It is not well made, horribly package for shipping and unexpectedly difficult to assemble. I returned it because it was defective and I wanted no part of a second one.
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Suncast should make a purpose-built litter box house! If they could lift it up off the floor, to make scooping easier on the lower back, they'd take the market by storm.