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# Posted: 12 Jul 2015 04:51pm
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Looking to add some storage (no living) space at my cabin for things like bicycles, lawn furniture and such. I had a bike locked under my cabin, and alas, it was snipped/stolen. My neighbors shed has been spared more or less, so I'm thinking shed, too. I see metal sheds look pretty cheap for their size, and yes, I will need to anchor either a metal or stick built shed somehow. I've read here that the wooden shed kits are not a good value. Vinyl sheds are a bit pricier than metal, not very appealing. Metal will corrode but not be eaten by termites or defiled by woodpeckers.
A 10 x 12 metal building picked at random, $428 http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/yard-buildings-outdoor-storage-accesso ries/metal-yard-buildings/arrow-arlington-10-x-12-storage-building/p-1463760-c-9563.h tm
Are there better values out there?
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Salty Craig
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2015 05:12pm
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I don't see how. Looks like a fine shed to store what not in.
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Steve961
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2015 05:16pm
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How about a used 20 foot shipping container. It will cost you about $2K, but it will also provide a very high level of security.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2015 08:24pm
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Depends. I'm big on aesthetics, so not liking the metal sheds, and what I've seen, they seem a bit bendy in places.
I'd put a framed lean-to against the cabin, or stand alone, built as rugged as the cabin.
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2015 04:01pm
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I put one of those sheds up many years ago at my first house. I would have loved to build a wooden one at the time but to save money I put the metal one up. I built a proper floor, lined the inside with 1/2" plywood to protect the walls and installed electrical and shelving. I made a nice ramp up to the doors and planter boxes on either side. I made trellises on both sides and planted climbing vines. In the front on either side I planted cedars. At the end of the day it turned out quite sharp. So if you go with the metal shed, just some suggestions on how to spruce it up.
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cspot
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2015 07:42pm
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SE Ohio,
If you are in SE Ohio then I would guess that you have a Carter Lumber somewhere around you? They sell storage sheds, pole buildings, and garage packages. Basically they will work up a custom package for you and it gives you the lumber package with everything you need along with a set of plans. You can save some money over buying a pre-built one going this route and allows you to customize where you want doors, windows, etc. Also allows you to add more studs, rafters, etc if you want it a little beefier. Depending on how big you may even want to look at a pole building as well.
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