| A storage shed is a light structure (generally made of | | | | scale. Metal sidings include aluminum, which is light and |
| wood) in a back garden used for storage of tools, | | | | when anodized gives a good look and lasts a long |
| vehicles, or useful items and is very often used to | | | | time. Steel sidings, though cheap, should be avoided |
| pursue hobbies like gardening and light engineering. | | | | as they rust easily. Metal sidings have the least |
| Storage sheds are available in a variety of designs | | | | appealing look. Vinyl coated steel has a long life and |
| and materials in the market. | | | | gives good strength. Rubbermaid and poly vinyl |
| Types of Storage Sheds Based on Material. The | | | | chloride sidings are maintenance free ,requiring no |
| materials used for storage sheds are wood, plywood, | | | | painting, no rust treatment and no rot or pest |
| vinyl, metal, steel and Rubbermaid. The materials | | | | treatment. One thing that should be looked into while |
| have various advantages and disadvantages. Wood is | | | | selecting siding material is that the siding material |
| the preferred material as it gives an aesthetic appeal. | | | | should match with the main building siding material. A |
| However wood needs to be treated for ultraviolet | | | | different siding material may give a contrasting look |
| protection every year and sometimes treatment is | | | | to the storage shed. |
| also given for protection against pests and borers. | | | | Do It Yourself Kits Vs Professional Installation. |
| Cedar wood is preferred material. Particle wood and | | | | Storage sheds can be professionally installed as well |
| plywood are very popular for storage shed sidings. | | | | as self assembled. Usually for easy assembly, the |
| However they are least resistant to water as they | | | | parts are numbered in self-assembly type storage |
| get out of shape after repeated wetting and drying. | | | | shed kits. Also assembly instructions are provided |
| Hence plywood should be avoided in places where it | | | | with storage-shed kits. Self-assembly may save |
| rains frequently. | | | | money and can be a satisfying though difficult |
| Vinyl has the advantage of being maintenance free. | | | | experience. |
| However vinyl is lower on the visual attractiveness | | | | |