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8x6 garden shed

I'm looking for a 8x6 plastic garden shed to replace my old wooden shed that is falling apart but which brand should I go for that is sturdy and reliable?

Also, are there any online retailers you would recommend to buy from?

Thanks

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  • Ganga
    Ganga Posts: 4,253 Forumite
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    I bought a Ketter shed,easy to assemble and is waterproof,the reason i bought plastic was i was 66 years old and did not want to have to buy another one before i popped my clogs,all it needs is a rub down.
    Bought it online,cannot remember who from but google them and check prices.
  • I've just came in from out the back putting the doors on a plastic shed.
    It's the first and last one I'll ever own.

    Just to add, mines is a Palram, the Ketter looks a lot better and easier to assemble.
  • Is Keter shed sturdy and reliable? As I got my eyes on the 8x6 shed and it looks good.
  • Warwick_Hunt
    Warwick_Hunt Posts: 1,179 Forumite
    Some of the review talk about quality issues and difficulties in assembly because of them.
  • EssexExile
    EssexExile Posts: 6,533 Forumite
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    I've a Keter storage box & I don't understand the bad reviews about assembly. It went together easily, I assume the sheds are same just bigger.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
  • Silvertabby
    Silvertabby Posts: 10,478 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    We have a Forest (wooden) shed. It wasn't the cheapest on the market but, 8 years later, it's still in perfect condition.
  • camelot1001
    camelot1001 Posts: 6,463 Forumite
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    I bought a keter plastic shed 3 years ago. Easy to assemble and has been fine. Bought from Tesco on line.
  • patman99
    patman99 Posts: 8,532 Forumite
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    I put up a Keter 8*6 plastic shed and can say that the only way to get the parts to fit properly was to trim the over-molding away with a sharp knife.

    Also. Do not lean anything heavier than a wheel barrow against the walls or the shed will start to lean.
    Never Knowingly Understood.

    Member #1 of £1,000 challenge - £13.74/ £1000 (that's 1.374%)

    3-6 month EF £0/£3600 (that's 0 days worth)

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