A shed can be a great addition to your garden. It can take a while to decide whether to purchase a shed. There are many options. Materials such as concrete, metal, and wood are likely to be challenging.

Every material has its advantages and disadvantages. It is essential to consider these factors when deciding. You may base your decision on appearance, customization, durability, security, or a combination, and shed builders such as Urban Sheds offer the best sheds ensuring them.

Best Outdoor Shed Materials

There are many options for outdoor sheds. It is essential to weigh all the factors before deciding. We have compiled a guide of the various materials to help you make informed decisions.

Concrete Sheds

Concrete sheds offer the best security and durability for your belongings. You can build storage in your shed, as you would inside your home. These sheds are not as customizable as wooden or metal sheds. Custom cast stone could be an intelligent decision in this case. However, they can be purchased with windows and other options.

Wooden Sheds

Wood is the most common choice for garden sheds in the USA and UK. It is the traditional choice, adding to the garden’s overall aesthetics. It is customizable, can be easily modified, and easy to make a variety of storage solutions.

Wooden sheds are attractive and provide flexible storage options and customization options. Wooden sheds are more expensive than other types, while wood can be susceptible to the elements. Extreme weather can severely damage wooden sheds and rot. So, it requires the most care of all shed materials.

Metal Sheds

Metal sheds can be made from either steel or galvanized aluminum. It’s an affordable option for first shed purchases. They have been around for many years and are less intense than wooden or resin sheds. We recommend an anchoring kit for sheds constructed in stormy areas. Metal sheds can also be rusty and susceptible to denting.

Metal shed kits don’t have the same aesthetic appeal as resin or wooden sheds. They also come in smaller sizes and shapes. Although metal sheds can be painted in many colors, they are not as durable as wood or resin sheds. They also require regular repainting to keep their appearance fresh. You should consider the foundation that you will need to build your metal shed. Many metal shed kits don’t include any floor. A metal shed is not recommended to store lawn equipment with a gravel foundation.

It's challenging to assemble a metal shed kit. Because of its nature, a metal shed’s interior can be challenging to customize or accessorize because of its core.

Resin or vinyl sheds

Resin sheds can be called vinyl or plastic sheds, depending on where they are purchased and the manufacturer. High-density polyethylene is used to make lifetime sheds. The newest on the market, Resin sheds have quickly become the most sought-after shed type.

Resin sheds can be made from a high-quality, lightweight plastic material. They are more robust than wooden sheds and last longer. Lifetime, for example, uses integrated steel supports and a double-wall to increase strength and durability. Resin sheds require no maintenance. They are stain-resistant, UV-protected, and do not need to be painted or stained like metal or wood sheds.

There are many sizes of resin shed kits available. Some manufacturers, such as Lifetime, also offer expansion kits that allow you to make the shed even larger. Resin sheds can be built in a matter of minutes. This kit is quick and straightforward to assemble and requires fewer tools, time, and “carpentry” knowledge than a wooden shed. While resin shed kits are more affordable than wooden ones, they are still more expensive than metal.

Although resin sheds can withstand heavy loads, they are not as strong as wooden sheds. Some resin sheds have an overhead loft that allows for more storage space.

Although resin sheds can be painted or shingled to match the house, they cannot be painted or stained. They allow you to add upgraded accessories like skylights and windows, shelving, lighting, and peg strips without additional wiring, cutting, or drilling. They have a clean interior with floor and plastic walls.

Final Words

Urban Sheds can create various outdoor structures, such as sheds or carports. Our experts can help you make the ideal structure for your budget, style, and needs. Contact us today to learn more about the body, roof, trim, and colors that we offer.

For more information, visit one of our San Lorenzo Lumber and Home Centers locations and speak with the pros.  They will give you the assistance you need.  For more information, browse our website at https://www.sanlorenzolumber.com/