Small storage shed recommendations

[Greenlawnracing]

Posted in hot deals as I was looking for such, but it was pulled - apologize as I assume that was not the correct forum.

Need something to put my lawn equipment, etc in to free some space in the garage.

Rubbermaid type appears to be the easiest.

HOA limits an eight foot height. From what I've seen so far, that puts you around an 8 X 6 depending on the brand.

I'm cheap and broke. Hit me with your recommendations, it appears that Amazon and other online retailers don't offer much savings.

 

[readhead]

Do you have a budget? Where you live makes a difference. Do you have snow?

 

[Falcon67]

We had a 10x12 Arrow steel unit for a long time. Even took it down in sections to move it 400 miles. Used the floor kit and treated 3/4 ply for the floor. It's still in use at the old house with new owners, probably 25 years old now.

 

[Greenlawnracing]

Do you have a budget? Where you live makes a difference. Do you have snow?

I live in Oklahoma City. Some ice and snow, but VERY minimal. Nothing like what I saw in Kansas City, which is where I'm from.

I see sheds as Lowes/HD that fit my needs for about $750. Really would like to be closer to $500 if that opportunity exists via etailers, etc.

 

[barks]

OKC--"some ice and snow"? Five or six years ago was snowed in for three days in OKC as the snow and ice closed all streets and the N/S interstate back to Texas.

 

[EOC_Jason]

Watch Lowes & HD sheds as they will go on clearance eventually...

I've also seen a few online like on CL, and at garage sales... Age really varied but prices were pennies on the dollar vs new...

 

[Falcon67]

OKC--"some ice and snow"? Five or six years ago was snowed in for three days in OKC as the snow and ice closed all streets and the N/S interstate back to Texas.

Hey it happens - 2012 we were home for 3 days due to ice. We lived in Houston for 4 years and one day we stayed home due to an ice storm. So I'll go with "some"

IMHO for $500 you could build a hellofa nice shed. Pile of 2x4s, some patio blocks, LP SmartSide, OSB and a few bundles of shingles.

 

[upsidedownone]

I think it's more the amount of snow that matters. The further south you go, the less the infrastructure is geared towards clearing snow/ice. So something that will get cleared in a couple hours up north could end up taking a couple days, depending on conditions. I don't know how comparable OKC is, but in Texas that seems to be the case at least. I'd probably consider anything under 4-5 inches negligible as far as sheds go. My dad has a smaller 7-8 ft metal shed that does just fine in Pennsylvania.

 

[readhead]

For that budget I think you are in the DIY range. I sell Tuff Shed and the least expensive building we offer is 1,700.

 

[Greenlawnracing]

Am sure that I could get a great building DIY, but lack the time and expertise to build one.

Agreed on the logistics. Doesn't snow or ice much here, but when it does - the city shuts down.

I just moved back here (was here three years previously) from a two year stint in Memphis. It snowed the first week I was there, and the city shut down for four days.

Mayor got blasted for not having any plows. In his press conference he reminded folks that he did have plows - just hasn't had compatible trucks for the last ten years. Would be glad to spend their tax money on updated plows, but clearly four days in ten years was probably not worth the expenditure.

Memphis still ***** though. Anyway, back to my shed!

 

[Barnabas]

I got this Lifetime 8x10 shed several years ago. It took about 10 hrs for me to assemble by myself. Great shed. Should be water tight for a lifetime. You can find this at warehouse clubs, but the best price I found including shipping, was direct from Lifetime.

https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-60095-10-foot-x-8-foot-outdoor-storage-shed

 

[NUTTSGT]

While I'd like to suggest building one yourself, you have admitted not having time or skill to do it. Atleast you're honest about it.

So how about inquiring with the local high school shop class or vo-ag program to see if they would build one. Do you have a vocational school local to you ?

 

[bczygan]

Check zoning and building requirements to see what you are allowed to do, where and the tax ramifications.

Bill

 

[Greenlawnracing]

I got this Lifetime 8x10 shed several years ago. It took about 10 hrs for me to assemble by myself. Great shed. Should be water tight for a lifetime. You can find this at warehouse clubs, but the best price I found including shipping, was direct from Lifetime.

https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-60095-10-foot-x-8-foot-outdoor-storage-shed

Seems a bit high compared to Rubbermaid, etc - same size is around $750. Is there something that makes this significantly better? While I'd like to spend $500, I'd spend more if I got quite a bit more utility. I actually saw a wood shed for $2000 today that seemed to be nicer than the resin ones I've been looking at.

While I'd like to suggest building one yourself, you have admitted not having time or skill to do it. Atleast you're honest about it.

So how about inquiring with the local high school shop class or vo-ag program to see if they would build one. Do you have a vocational school local to you ?

Not sure why I can't swing a hammer to save my life, but for some reason I can't. Want me to drop the motor out of a race bike? I'll have it done in an hour. Hang a picture? I'll see if my wife is busy, she is great at that stuff. I'd probably put a hole in the wall.

Will check and see if there is a votech in the area.

 

[driftpin]

I had an aluminum Arrow 9' X 10' that lasted 25 years until we got hit by Hurricane Wilma, which did it in. The replacement was another Arrow, this one is an 8' X 10' steel one, and it hasn't held-up anywhere as-well as the aluminum one did. It's about ready to be replaced after half the time of the aluminum model.

I'm waiting on the delivery of a Lark shed, a GA company, their Lumberjack model w/a galvanized steel frame, no floor (it's going to be fastened to a concrete slab), 3/4" PT plywood underlayment sheathing, then Hardie-board siding. It has a roll-up garage door in one gable end and an exterior passageway rough-in for a 36" X 80" impact door I'm installing myself.

I know that's a lot more than you have to spend. I waited a long time to get this, and it meets the HVHZ (high-velocity hurricane zone) Florida Building Code in-effect for coastal areas, and it has a 30 year guarantee.
http://www.larkbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Lark-brochure-FINAL-2015-R1.pdf

The Arrow products do not meet the Florida Building Code, and depending on how-vigilant your inspectors are, you might be able to put it in unpermitted, but if you get caught, you might have to remove it. My two Arrows went together in a long day, each, twenty-five years apart. I wouldn't advise trying to assemble one without help. It will go much quicker w/the second pair of hands.

My advice is to look at your community's ordinances and codes, to see what you legally are allowed to do. You mentioned 8 ft height, but what about footprint, style, color, type of roofing material, and location? All of those may be requirements in your local building or zoning code. You should check all those things out before spending anything.

 

[Greenlawnracing]

My advice is to look at your community's ordinances and codes, to see what you legally are allowed to do. You mentioned 8 ft height, but what about footprint, style, color, type of roofing material, and location? All of those may be requirements in your local building or zoning code. You should check all those things out before spending anything.

Its very generic - this is what the HOA told me. Sounds like its rather subjective and they review them all individually.

Hi Rich, below is what it say about storage sheds in the CCRs, but we have given variances for sheds to be up to 10 feet in depth and width and up to 8' tall.

k. Pool Cabanas and Detached Buildings. No metal buildings, tents, trailers or temporary structures shall be permitted to be erected or maintained within the Project. Provided, however, pool cabanas, studios, guest cottages, gazebos, greenhouses and other outbuildings may be constructed and maintained after the plans, specifications, design, size and location of same have been approved in writing by the Design Review Committee. Such structures must correspond in style and architecture to the principal residence and must exist in harmony in relation to neighboring living dwellings and property. No commercial business will be allowed in any Detached Building. Detached Buildings shall be no larger than eight feet in depth by eight feet in width and six feet in height, unless a variance is issued by the Design Review Committee.

 

[hatake]

Caution with these plastic ones - we live in Colorado, so the weather changes year around from really hot to really cold, harsh sun, snow, etc. Every piece of our 10 year old Rubbermaid shack is warped, and it looks like **** literally.

 

[straps57]

Am sure that I could get a great building DIY, but lack the time and expertise to build one.

Agreed on the logistics. Doesn't snow or ice much here, but when it does - the city shuts down.

I just moved back here (was here three years previously) from a two year stint in Memphis. It snowed the first week I was there, and the city shut down for four days.

Mayor got blasted for not having any plows. In his press conference he reminded folks that he did have plows - just hasn't had compatible trucks for the last ten years. Would be glad to spend their tax money on updated plows, but clearly four days in ten years was probably not worth the expenditure.

Memphis still ***** though. Anyway, back to my shed!

Instruction video on how to build a shed. Anyone can do it.

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/s...Fail-Fail-to-Build.-What-is-this-I-don-t-even

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

I have one of the vinyl ones from Menard's. It's like an 8x6 or something. I think I got it on sale for around 440. Been really happy with it so far. Very easy to clean and put together.