A lot of people are choosing plastic sheds rather than the more common wooden sheds. One of the favorite types of plastic sheds is the Lifetime shed from Lifetime Products. Rather than wood, these sheds use polyethylene plastic for the floor, roof, walls and doors. These sheds also incorporate steel reinforcements to add strength where it is required. The high density polyethylene material has the advantage of being resistant to cracking, peeling and chipping. A Lifetime shed is also protected against ultraviolet rays so the sheds remain stronger for much longer and colors are resistant to fading.
The roof of the Lifetime shed is made using heavy duty trusses incorporates a steep slope to allow snow and rain to drain off quickly and increase the longevity of the structure. The doors also reinforced with steel beams for additional strength and on most of the designs are wide enough to provide sufficient space when moving in and out of the shed. The wide doors also help in storing large items inside the shed.
A Lifetime shed uses paneling for the construction to create the basic framework. This is one of the key features that allow the users to customize their sheds. Customers are able to change the position of most panels, especially the middle panels, to create their desired structure. But note: this is not possible with the front and back panels.
A Lifetime shed will usually have at least one window to provide sufficient light for finding things in the shed. Most users of these sheds are looking for durable external storage that will keep items safe from the elements. . They require their sheds to have shelves fitted so they can make the most use of the available space and ensure their items are well organized so they can find things when they need them.
The shelves should have uprights for stability and strength and require suitable wall space, so just the one window is usually all that is required. Sheds can be specified with more windows if required and even the most basic sheds can be specified with a built in skylight to improve the level of natural light without having to sacrifice valuable shelf space.
If you are more interested in having a workshop, not just a storage shed, more windows can usually be included in the design so you can have more natural light inside the shed. There are no doubt thousands of Lifetime shed owners who regularly slip away to their shed with a hot drink to relax in an old beaten up armchair and gaze out of their shed windows!
Also, a Lifetime shed can include screen vents that allows just the air to pass through for better ventilation and but prevents pests from entering inside the shed. The vents help to prevent the shed becoming stuffy when you are spending a lot of time inside your shed working. Owners can increase the size of their shed for better storage. There are customization options to maximize the space inside the storage area (see the manufacturer’s website for more details).
Each Lifetime shed comes with a 10 years warranty that includes free service direct from the company. Although there is an unlimited shed size for the outdoor sheds with the paneling option, the company puts warranty constraints for their products. These constraints relate to the size of the sheds and are related to its structural integrity. The sheds can lose structural stability if they are extended beyond the size specified by the manufacturer. There is also a constraint regarding the use the shed is put to. Some customers will use their Lifetime shed for purposes other than what it was designed for, and this may invalidate the warranty.
Hopefully this article has given you a better understanding of why some people have chosen a Lifetime shed and why they are a popular choice for those looking for good quality, robust plastic garden storage. For more information please check out the Lifetime Products website.
