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northsidechicagoguy

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Apologies if this doesn't belong here, but...

I have a vinyl shed in my backyard for outdoor tools/lawnmower/grills, etc. It is a decent size, and I have room for stuff, but I have noticed two main issues:

1. Since the walls are vinyl, and the manufacturer didn't include any shelves/hooks, etc. I can't hang tools. If I tried to attach something to the wall, I am afraid I wouldn't be able to seal the resulting hole, which would let water/insects in.

2. Part of #1, for some reason, I cannot waterproof this darn thing. Every spring there is clear evidence of moisture build up. Since it is basically a metal frame with vinyl sides and roof, I am at a loss as how to make it air-tight and waterproof.

Thanks for your help!
 
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On 1 do like i did with my resin, built a 1x1 or 2x4 frame in there to support everything you need...i hang my bikes there...also helps steady the structure. Don't have to attach it, just frame it inside from corner to corner.

On the moisture i can't help, i picked up a few lifetime shed ones when sams club had them on a deal, i'm amazed even during florida storms not a drop of water shows up inside...pretty unique drainage system on the roof (for vinyl) and the doors seal really tight.
 
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Thanks - hopefully this isn't a stupid question, but did you anchor the frame to the floor? I poured a concrete pad that the shed sits on, so should I attach the base of the frame to the concrete?

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I purchased a Lifetime Plastic Shed (8'x10') six years ago. Very pleased with it and it has held up to the fierce winds in Oklahoma. It seals up pretty well. The only issue is that some of the screws that hold it together have stripped out of the plastic. I replaced them with a larger sheet metal screws.

As for hanging things on the wall. The shed came with some light duty shelves but I do not hand anything heavy on them. I used self supporting racks to use as shelves.

Also, I had a 12' x 15' slab poured for the foundation and bolted the shed down to it with anchors and large washers. A good foundation makes all the difference in any structure.

I will purchase a Lifetime Shed again.

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Mine is a double thick wall shed:

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I can screw into the inside and add racks and shelves.

My only leak is the joint with the floor. It is a metal channel which I think I didn't seal well enough.

Jim :cool:
 
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Hi, no i didn't ancor the frame or anything i just framed it up inside...nothing fancy just some 2 bys and screws to make a skeleton. You can make it however you need, like i just built a square back wall with 2 legs (coming down the sides to keep the back frame from tipping) and hung some bikes there vertically on the back. I plan to go back and redo it it a bit more , I was thinking box the back and side walls in and make a platform for storage in the gable area.

I had to go vinyl due to codes, it's quick and easy to put up...if i went traditional it would be considered permanent and required permitting,etc...so i just improvised.
 
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Thanks shannonw, that is the route I am going to go with. Will post pictures once I am done.

That double wall shed looks awesome. I really didn't do much research when I bought, and unfortunately I am paying for it.

In terms of moisture, I
I think I will lay a bead of caulk on the seams, and I might line the inside of the roof with plastic.

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Hi Guys,

I have a similar unit to Jim's. Mine is 8' x 12', and I had a foundation poured. It's about 10 years old now.

I do have a problem with mold inside, which is caused by poor ventilation. I have had to add vents on both ends to allow flow thru the unit.

As far as hanging things, The double wall vinyl is pretty stout and I've attached many items, including bicycles just using sheet metal screws.

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Keep in mind if you build a frame or something that goes corner to corner, you have to see how they fit INSIDE the shed...build something outside may not get it in...yours is huge, I had to go with 2 4x8 lifetimes. i went the wood frame inside method as i wanted a large heavy duty shelf eventually to go from gable to gable and hang 3 bikes and a kids pull behind. So can hang bikes (somewhat vertically) then use the gable space (like an attic so to speak). It's no different than building a wood freestanding shelf in there.

Just pay attention beforehand where you need fasteners. I had some points i got in and said...hrmm of course i can't put a screw here because it's against the shed wall...easy to work around but didn't think of that before hand when I was planning where i'd put screws during assembly.
 
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