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 Horizontal Storage Shed, 32-cubic ft List Price: $328.00 Sale Price: $314.00  |
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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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Suncast GS2000 Horizontal Storage Shed, 30-cubic ft List Price: $375.57 Sale Price: $266.66 Used From: $294.78 |
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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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Lifetime 6446 15-by-8 Foot Outdoor Storage Shed with Shutters, Windows, and Skylights List Price: $2,799.99 Sale Price: $1,549.99 |
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Lifetime 8 x 15 Storage Shed, made in the USA. Constructed of two shatter proof windows, two sets of shutters, with side entry door and six skylights for tons of bright light illumination. Shelving system includes four corner shelves, two 90" shelves and two 16" peg strips with tool hooks... |
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Suncast DB5000 50-Gallon Deck Box List Price: $79.00 Sale Price: $70.31 Used From: $65.39 |
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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... |
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Rubbermaid 3746 Vertical Storage Shed, 52-Cubic Ft List Price: $424.00 Sale Price: $299.99 |
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The Rubbermaid 3746 Large Vertical Storage Shed - 52 cu. Ft. has a grid floor which helps keep long handled tools in place and molded-in grooves for three shelves (not included). Two lockable doors (lock not included)... |
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Suncast C3600G Utility Storage Base Cabinet List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $59.00 |
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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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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... |
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Lifetime 60005 8-by-10-Foot Outdoor Storage Shed with Windows, Skylights, and Shelving List Price: $2,279.99 Sale Price: $1,348.00 |
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Sentinel 8 x 10 Shed with new side entry, two new side windows on front and one standard size window on back wall. Shelving system includes 2-90 inch shelves, 2-corner shelves, 1-pegboard strip with hardware, and two large skylights... |
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Suncast DBW9200 Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box, 99-Gallon List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $111.99 |
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Durable contemporary design brings style and harmony to any outdoor seating. |
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.
