Wooden or Plastic/Resin Shed

nirajn123

I am looking for a new shed to replace a rather sorry looking wooden shade in the garden. While I have no prior experience in buying one - I am wondering if the resin (I saw one on Amazon - Ketler made) ones are better and if there is any drawbacks. Any thoughts?

Owain_Moneysaver

I don't like plastic sheds and similar. I think they're less robust and secure than wood, liable to split under sunlight and can't easily be repaired.

phil24_7

They also fade and are unable to be painted easily. Wood or block built for me (maybe even block built 4 or 5 courses before building a wood frame and cladding), though I do have a metal one in my garden that was given to me (free beats paid for most times for me!)

nirajn123

Thanks. The wooden has not aged well either - I don't know how old it is but despite being sturdy - windows are gone and the door no longer closes. I'll look around to find something I like - it is a south facing garden and gets sun all day (of the 2.5 days of the year when it is sunny that is) so I don't think I can take a chance with Resin one.

Keep_pedalling

nirajn123 wrote: »

Thanks. The wooden has not aged well either - I don't know how old it is but despite being sturdy - windows are gone and the door no longer closes. I'll look around to find something I like - it is a south facing garden and gets sun all day (of the 2.5 days of the year when it is sunny that is) so I don't think I can take a chance with Resin one.

That sounds like a problem with the base, so don't just stick another shed on it without getting that sorted first.

For me it's got to be wood, and if you can afford it go for cedar which will last many decades,

savemoney

I would use wood every time, looks better, stronger, can be painted in different colours and doesn't sweat or fade if looked after. Fair enough needs some maintenance

I wouldn't go for a cheap one made from sterling boards though, go for tongue and groove.

SailorSam

I've only ever had wooden ones, but metal or plastic look as if they wouldn't need so much looking after.

BJV

We moved in May and three skips ( just from the garden ) later we are ready to get a good shed. If poss before winter sets in so we can store everything before the weather gets it. I was thinking the same but the wooden ones are very expensive for a good size. We want it big enough to put bikes, lawn mower, BBQ and garden tools. OH thinks 10 x 8 ? But after having all moving costs, as well as a new boiler ? , electrics and finding out the the shower leaked into the living room, school uniforms and the Father Xmas for two angels ha ha to save for a bargain would be good.

I have been looking online and from what I can see 99.9 recommend heavy duty wood which we can treat every now and again. But 10 x 8 is around 500-800 and more depending upon style.

Is that a reasonable price ? Just sounds a lot for a shed? If a am being skin flint tell me?

savemoney

The wooden ones are expensive but they last if maintained properly, the main thing is keeping them off the ground even just a few mm, mine was in back concrete yard and I used old slate roof tiles . My last shed which is at my old house which we sold is still going strong and that's 23 years ago. We used to store all sorts on it

I have one on allotment cost me £600 its a potting shed, you get what you pay for

getmore4less

Have both, bottom of south facing against the fence and get some shade.
Like both, the plastic is smaller but was easy to erect. Biggest issue withe the design is shelving is a problem with plastic nothing to attach stuff to you need to build something first, with wood you have many more option as you have a structure you can attach things to.

If going wood get a decent roof not felted

With both the base is critical.

chrisw

getmore4less wrote: »

If going wood get a decent roof not felted

With both the base is critical.

I'm fed up replacing the felt on mine, it blisters in the sun. What would be a good roof material on a wooden shed instead of felt?