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Sheds - plastic or metal?

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NotPennysBoat · 03/09/2018 20:53

I'm looking to replace my old, leaky wooden shed. I'm considering metal or plastic because I want low maintenance and I'd also like the option to be able to move it in a few years time. Can anyone recommend one over the other? I've read reviews about them being flimsy! I'd need a 6 x 8 and it's just to store the usual bikes/lawnmower/bbq etc.

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LookAtMeLookAtMoy · 03/09/2018 21:13

Metal sheds would be a pain to move, plastic wouod be easier but I'd
be concerned that plastic would deteriorate in the sun. Don't use Waltons or Marcia. I've had a nightmare with them.

fabulousathome · 03/09/2018 21:28

Keter sheds are supposed to be excellent. They are plastic, maintenance free.

HomeOfMyOwn · 03/09/2018 21:42

Cheaper plastic ones shatter easily - especially in cold weather. Expensive ones tend to be good.

Metal sheds are vile and warp - they are not very movable. After having one it would always be top of my list to avoid at all costs

A good quality wooden one, constructed with screws rather than nails, is fairly easy to take down and move.

sbis · 04/09/2018 16:15

Unlike wooden sheds, plastic and to a lesser extent metal sheds suffer from condensation. You're likely to find that your BBQ in particular will rust quickly. Mildew ruins anything material that you store in there too. This is based on experience with an expensive Keter shed that had ventilation.

Wooden sheds are easy enough to relocate if screwed together but bank on needing to replace the felt when you do.

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