Are Plastic Storage Sheds Worth Buying?
I don’t think the idea of plastic storage sheds had even been conceived when I was growing up. In those good old days when you thought of garden sheds, you would inevitably think of wooden sheds or metal storage sheds. How time have changed…
Even though I am reluctant to admit it, plastic storage sheds are a very good option to consider. There are many qualities, which make this the case, and we’ll be exploring a few them in this article.
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Rubbermaid 3749 Vertical Storage Shed, 17-cubic ft List Price: $249.99 Sale Price: $157.99  |
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The Rubbermaid 3749 Vertical Storage Shed boasts 17 cubic feet of storages space, a grid floor which helps keep long handled tools in place, and molded-in grooves for four shelves (not included). Two lockable doors (lock not included)... |
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Suncast GS2000 Horizontal Storage Shed, 30-cubic ft List Price: $375.57 Sale Price: $247.00 |
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Tidy up your yard, deck, or garage with this 30-cubic-foot horizontal storage shed from Suncast. Built with a ramp to accommodate two rolling 30-gallon garbage cans, the unit also comes in handy for storing mowers, sports equipment, and outdoor toys... |
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Rubbermaid 3753 Split-Lid Deck Storage Shed 18-Cubic Feet List Price: $222.00 Sale Price: $222.00 |
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The Rubbermaid 3753 Split-Lid Deck Storage Shed - 18 cu. ft. has a hinged roof split-lid roof with a prop bar so that you can easily raise one side or the other. This storage shed has eight interlocking panels and a wood shelf included which are easy to assemble... |
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Suncast SS1000 Storage Seat List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $39.00 |
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Suncast Storage Seat is ideal for you apartment - dwelling green thumbs! When you don't have a lot of space, organization is key. The Suncast Storage Seat is an ideal way to keep your gardening tools easily accessible when working on your balcony flower boxes, potted herb garden or tomato plants... |
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Suncast C3600G Utility Storage Base Cabinet List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $67.82 |
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SUNCAST Indoor/Outdoor Storage Cabinets are perfect for storing items inside or out.Constructed of durable resin material, practical cabinets snap-together in minutes without tools. Adjustable 75-lb. capacity shelves... |
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Rubbermaid Horizontal Storage Shed, 32-cubic ft List Price: $328.00 Sale Price: $274.43 |
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The Rubbermaid 3747 Large Horizontal Shed boasts 32 cubic feet of storage space, tough, durable floors, and molded-in grooves for one shelf (not included). This shed also has a hinged roof design with prop bar which provides easy accessibility to contents inside and lockable doors on the front (lock not included)... |
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simplehuman Wall Mount Grocery Bag Holder, Brushed Stainless Steel List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $8.30 |
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Mount this simplehuman grocery bag holder on a wall or inside a shelf for convenient, easy access. Stores 30 plastic grocery bags. Simply tuck them into the top opening, and pull them out from the wide dispensing area on the front of the holder... |
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Rubbermaid 7083 72-Inch Four-Shelf Double-Door Resin Storage Cabinet List Price: $260.00 Sale Price: $229.00 Used From: $134.99 |
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The Rubbermaid 7083 72-Inch Four-Shelf Double-Door Resin Storage Cabinet makes quick work of organizing storage spaces such as sheds and basements. Featuring a lightweight, four-shelf construction, the cabinet has a special snap-together design for fast assembly and holds up to 690 pounds... |
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Suncast PB6700 Patio Bench List Price: $140.00 Sale Price: $98.97 |
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Suncast Patio Bench. Extra storage and seating in one easy - to - assemble solution! Stuff. Own a house long enough and you're going to accumulate a lot of it. That includes "stuff" for your lawn, garden and patio, too... |
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Lifetime 60001 8-by-10-Foot Outdoor Storage Shed List Price: $2,229.99 Sale Price: $1,249.99 |
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Brighton 8 x 10 Shed, Made in the U.S.A. New Slim windows, double doors on the end with one large window and 2 large skylights, all provide additional illumination and light. Shelving system includes 1-90 inch shelf, 4 corner shelves and 2 peg strips with hardware... |
I am always cost conscious, and the first thing I like about the plastic variety of storage sheds is that they are inexpensive. Plastic is generally a much cheaper material to produce than metal, and it is not a perishable resource like wood. This means that plastic sheds will give you a much better run for your money.
We all know that plastic is light… much lighter than either metal or wood. The benefit of this is that plastic is the ideal material for garden shed kits and for portable sheds. This also makes them easy to assemble, and if you decide to build your own shed, a plastic shed offers the easiest option. Traditional sheds can take a whole weekend to assemble, but with plastic the job can be finished in less than four hours.
In terms of maintenance, plastic storage sheds are second to none. Unlike metal sheds they don’t rust. Neither do they rot or split like wooden storage sheds. They are 100% waterproof and do not need repainting.
Basically, when you get plastic shed, you’ve got yourself a shed for life.
The one drawback I can think of is the fact that plastic sheds are easier to be blown over by gales and strong winds. It is important to bear this in mind, especially if you live in an area where strong winds are common place.
Weighing up all these factors, I have to admit that plastic sheds are indeed worth buying.
