Anyone Have a Vinyl Outdoor Storage Shed?

Polkie918

I want a shed and I was in lowes and noticed they have an 8x6 vinyl shed that we liked and saw a few weeks ago...it was $597....this week it is only $481...includes a floor......


I dont know much about the vinyl other then u dont really need to do anything to it to last..... 8x6 would be good enough size for us....

I then went to home depot and they had a "do it yourself" 10' x 10' wooden shed for $699 then 10% off.......but you have to buy the flooring and shingles.


I think the vinyl (plastic) price is too good to pass up.....but I wanted some more info..

Do I need to build like a base for it to set on? any additional things I would need to buy?

OR a 10'x12' metal one? afraid of rust on those....but this is only like $350

any other info would be great.

Thanks

Toolfan66

I have been building my own the past few weeks all I have left is the shingles and the door. I have about $700 in to it, it's an 8 x 10 but I built it 10' high.

A good floor is the way to go for any shed you build IMO.

Good luck!!

Larry.

PSOVLSK

Not sure if I have what you're talking about, but mine is a Rubbermaid. I store my lawn mower, edger, pool floats, etc. I'd call it light duty, but it doesn't leak and protects what I need it protect, so I'm happy with it. The floor is very sturdy, but needs to be on a fairly level surface. It's not the way to go if you need to lock the doors though.

kcoc321

I have the 6x8 vinyl shed.
I put mine on a crushed gravel base, just hand tamped it level and flat.
Course I had the gravel left over from a construction job.
It has held up well, I have had it for 4 year, and looks the same as it did when new.

Keep in mind, the 6x8 = 48sf floor area, while the 10x10=100sf, so if you have the room, the wood one is twice the size. for not much more.

Jstas

Yes. It's an actual shed sized building made of vinyl. The only draw back is running something like electrical to it is difficult at best.

But it's always the same color, won't fade, if it gets dirty, I hose it off, looks good as new. It can get wet, it can get hot, it can get cold, it can get whatever sheds get, won't rot, won't blow over, keeps stuff dry and clean. But I already had a pad poured from a previous shed constructed out of 2x4's and oriented strand board which rotted out.

If you just need a big box to stick stuff in and keep it dry and clean, the PVC shed is a good way to go.

Polkie918

yes I would like the bigger one but...it would be a few hundred more and the vinyl ones look very good....I guess since it is only 8x6 then I could build a frams and floor for the ground?

bdaley6509

We just put up a 10 x 14 metal Arrow shed from Lowes. The price was right ($348), but if I had to do it again, I'd go with vinyl or wood. The roof leaks, so we are going to shingle it, which will be a total pain. You should always have a good solid foundation for any shed. Don't bother with the floor kit that may or may not come with the shed. It's made from cheap metal and is pretty much worthless. The labor involved with putting up a large metal shed is rediculous. Plan on spending the whole weekend if you go that route. Go with the vinyl. You'll be happy you did. Good luck.

Polkersince85

If you live in an area that allows it, a metal shipping container is the way to go for storage. 20 or 40 footers go for around 800-1500. There are lots of them around the coastal areas for sale. They deliver and lay it where you want it.
We got a 40 foot one at our country house and those things are solid and secure.

jimmydep

As far as sheds go, bigger is better, they fill up faster than you think. 6'x8' is very small IMO a 8x10, 10x10 or 10x12 is much more useful.
My shed is 8x12x10' high, I built it myself from scratch, and it took me and a guy 1 long day to construct, putting the shingles on the roof the next day.

I have mine set an a concrete pad, so the critters won't make a home underneath it.
My shed is over 12yrs old now and still looks new. I'll post pics if you want.

Sheds are a necessity for suburban living so remember, if you have the space and local ordinances allow.....Bigger Is Better.....


Jimmy

jimmydep

Polkie, Here's some pictures of my 12yr old shed I built, and links to some how too sites. The Gambrel roof is not too hard to construct and the nice thing about building it yourself is you can modify the size and design to meet your needs. On mine I raised the walls to make a loft for more storage.

My shed is 8'x12'x10' high and cost about $600-$700 in materials, and took me and a guy one day to build, putting the roof shingles on the next day. I set the shed on a concrete pad so the critters wouldn't make a home underneath it.

Link to How too sites:

http://www.mybackyardplans.com/storage_shed_material_list.php

http://www.easyrafters.com/gambrel.htm

Jimmy

superjunior

vinyl is going to be the lowest maintainence but whichever route you go, you'll need a solid base. racoons and skunks love to dig under sheds. A solid concrete pad would be best but for less $ gravel will do. dig the area a couple feet larger in diameter than the shed about 6 inches deep than add about 4 inches of paver base/screaning and tamp well. a gas powered tamper works best but a hand tamper will work. topdress with a couple inches of gravel

Polkie918

wow looks really good and a great price...i dont think I have the skills to make one that nice...thanks for the help and info im gonna check those sites out ...I appreciate it alot

jimmydep

The hardest thing to build is the Gambrel roof, if you need a simpiler design use a Gable roof instead.
But like Super Junior said, no matter which one you decide to build, a GOOD foundation is a must.

Jimmy

Polkie918

well the only foundation I can really afford is just the ground I see on the link u provided the "sled" style....im pretty sure I could easily build that myself and go from there.....I might just try and do it from scratch, the end result would be very satisfying.

madmax

It would be cool to build a shed that looks like a big speaker.

Polkie918

madmax wrote: »

It would be cool to build a shed that looks like a big speaker.

??? what?

ben62670

madmax wrote: »

It would be cool to build a shed that looks like a big speaker.

I am inspired. How many stories should I go

Seriously go would or go home. The plastic ones warp from either heat, or the weight of snow. The metal ones in that price range I give 2 years for for you are kicking at the doors to get them open. I know down hear in GA they have prebuilt wood sheds that you place on some concrete pilings to keep them off the ground, and if frost is a factor your dig the column holes deep enough to get them under the frost line. No matter what you need a good foundation with which ever design you go with.
Where abouts are you located?
Ben

Oh yeah you can't hang tools on plastic walls or metal ones, or attach a good solid work bench;)