Plastic Sheds 10 x 8 – Modish To The Extreme

Don’t be mistaken thinking this is a small house stood at the bottom of the garden. Lifetime’s plastic sheds 10 x 8 feet incorporate double doors & windows centrally along the length to help organise storage besides exhibiting their idyllic presence.

Lifetime 10 x 8 ft

If a low-maintenance fascia floats your boat together with broad access & a highly appealing modish appearance, Lifetime’s 10 x 8 ft facility is worth checking out.

Manufactured from polyethylene signifies the end to the rust, rot & peeling problems wood & metal sheds are prone to, leaving the mere maintenance duty to involve embracing the occasional hosepipe shower to swiftly revive construction day’s pristineness.

Lifetime hold a prominent position in America for garden sheds trumpeting out weather-resistance combined with durability & sturdiness in addition to their exhibit of picture-perfect presentations.

This facility is part of Lifetime’s large family of outdoor storehouses, many opt to consider the alternative 8 x 10 footer on account of the true apex-roof design & double doors incorporated across the width however decisions merely depend upon the layout of a home-yard’s landscape to how the shed’s access serves your requirements.

Lifetime 10 ft Shed Competition

Inspect who’s competing with Lifetime’s weatherproof manufacture.

Simply scroll down to approximate 10 x 8 ft dimensions:

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Manufacturer:  Lifetime

Model:  60005

Size:  10 x 8 ft

Colour:  Desert Sand

#Feature:  Weather-Resistant

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Lifetime 10 x 8 ft Shed Features

 

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Stylishly Designed For Weather-Endurance

Choosing our particular storehouse was conditional to the build comprising a double skinned structure fastened to a steel framework for robustness, to ascertain the facility stands up to the elements yet weatherproof to fully protect storage.

Lifetime’s manufacture constitutes High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), moulded into a twin walled structure. Internally is where sturdiness comes into fruition, virtue of an abundance of deep resin ridges meanwhile each fascia panel fastens into position by interlinking with neighbouring panels whilst securing to the steel infrastructure.

The outer-walls are moulded to resemble wood-panelling incorporating the feel of coarse grain texture running throughout the surface meanwhile tinted desert-sand to accomplish a spotless presence that radiates warmth.

All Lifetime products are UV stabilised commencing their manufacture. The toughened additives protect the composition from suffering sun-scorch fractures along with the prevention of colour-fade.

Admirable from a distance & up close, Lifetime’s fascia panels are designed for durability meanwhile immune from catching the disease of weather-rot, therefore do not require any of the annual preservation & nurturing treatments wooden sheds demand. Upkeep merely involves an expeditious wash with a hosepipe shower to freshen the looks meanwhile a soft scrub with household detergent soon dislodges anything hard to shift.

It’s worth noting that Lifetime’s High-Density Polyethylene plastic is 100% recyclable therefore when the time comes to replace after a long-life of serving, this resin can be re-manufactured & moulded into the future’s innovative plastic designs.

Strapping Rot-Resistant Roof Structure

Architecturally, this roof comprises two apexes, the main ridge runs full length across the peak whereas the add-on apex incorporated above the doors enables the high-arched doors to deliver lofty access. Although an additional apex may discourage a few, having read reviews from sheds stood for 10 years+ without any issues, certainly provides weatherproof assurance.

Lifetime roofs comprise high angled peaks running up to the apex ridge. In return, this effectuates instant drainage when showers fall beside reciprocating an elevated ceiling height to overcome an adult wandering around crouched-over nor receiving a whack to the noggin when inside meanwhile the roof’s steepness & extension beyond the fascia walls stops puddle development on top and leaks-in where they connect.

The roof’s polyethylene manufacture is structured into a similar double skin as the fascia panels albeit moulded to simulate classic slate tiling. On account of polyethylene’s durability to continue-on long-term without being affected by weather-rot escapes the rapid disintegration and replacement issues roofing felt is susceptible to.

This 10 x 8 ft roof structure comprises a metal framework to which the roof panels secure further to being additionally shored-up by 3 A-frame steel trusses extending internally across the roof expanse, these join steel supports running up the walls conducing a sturdy overall construction.

The Rewards a Built-In Floor Returns

One huge advantage we find with the resin design concerns their built-in floors. The fascia’s wall-sheets interlock with the floor’s perimeter creating a blockade to pests, waves of leaves and puddles of rainwater thereby helps maintain a clean interior which in return ensures a more preserved environment.

Lifetime floors are described hard wearing however this is wholly reliant on stationing the shed on solid foundations. Obeying with these stipulations increases the floor’s longevity to handle the burdensome stresses of rolling the mower inside.

The floor’s toughened manufacture of resin is moulded into thick bedded sheets comprising an anti-slip surface that withstands stains when oil & solvents are spilt, only requiring a wipe up when the unfortunate happens.

The floor contains anchor placements embedded within for grounding the shed down onto the foundations for the purpose of improving the shed’s stability against adverse weather.

Inside’s Spacious & Lofty

Presuming you’re after a shed that illumines plenty of daylight to the interior, provides a decent height to accomplish a pleasant atmosphere, eliminates that claustrophobic or bent-over feeling when moving around inside meanwhile caters to store long-handled tools & ladders, this shed certainly delivers to all these specifications.

Embedded within the apex, 2 large skylights & 4 small skylights deliver a profusion of daylight to flood the facility. Couple these with one window at the rear of the shed and the two windows either side of the double doors, there’s an abundance of natural light delivered.

The skylights & windows constitute impact resistant polycarbonate meanwhile the one at the rear of the shed can be installed into either of the 8 ft sides, this window opens half way if more ventilation is required.

Air vents deliver a blessing to plastic sheds in humid conditions. They situated on opposite sides of the 8 ft width generating a throughput of fresh air to circulate the internals which helps keep storage in prime condition by eliminating those sweaty atmospheres & saturated walls yesteryear’s resin sheds fell victim to.

Included with this 10 x 8 ft are two 90 inch shelves & two corner shelves which are handy for light items meanwhile a pegboard strip including hooks hangs gardening tools against the walls.

Another popular storage solution regards exploiting Lifetime’s generous ceiling height by installing free-standing shelves or those large plastic stacker boxes.

Robust Double Doors Render Spacious Access

Looking for easy access? This Lifetime model delivers a broad entryway operated by a pair of doors comprising a high arch design, making the process of carting gardening equipment & patio furniture in and out a straightforward duty meanwhile the advantage of twin doors across the length aids to better organise storage to either side of the shed as well as at the back.

Both doors open right back generating easy access whilst the arch design delivers more height to prevent a crack to the nut on entry. During windy days, the left door can be kept shut by using the two deadbolts fitted to the internal side that embed up above and below the door architraves producing closure.

Similar to the walls & roof, the doors manufacture constitutes a dual lining of polyethylene for sturdiness meantime reinforced with textured steel enhances security.

Galvanised steel hinges run the doors entire length, the pins are secured into the door architraves during roof assembly to improve the doors robustness & swing strength.

Pressing the top of the door handle operates the latch mechanism during opening & closing meanwhile when both doors shut, two metal clasps join together for inserting a padlock & locking.

Measurements of Lifetime’s 10 x 8 ft Shed

Assembling a Polyethylene Shed

All manufacturers sing from the same hymn sheet with regards to the importance of shed foundations, shame sales sites don’t stipulate the same.

Preparing a solid material such as wood decking, paving or concrete or existing asphalt & tarmac all produce ideal solid substrates however whichever is preferred, must be laid flawlessly level.

Not only do level foundations operate sweet swinging doors and prevent a skewiff standing shed, you’ll find the panels align at ease resulting in an efficient installation meanwhile the floor will manage long-term strenuous storage stresses as well as attain a firm fix when anchoring down.

It has to be said, those who don’t conform to the manufacturer’s foundation guidelines many times present themselves with difficulties during assembly.

The build requires 2 people using household tools & a low-torque power screwdriver to work their way through & implement the order of construction steps. The process is like one gigantic self-assembly furniture project involving aligning & securing panels & fixtures.

Building a typical Lifetime Shed

 

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Highlights & Matters to Consider

Highlights

• A stylish storehouse presentation for any garden
• Spotless desert-sand fascia exhibits modish eye-appeal
• Low-maintenance fascia merely requires a sporadic a wash
• A future absent from rot & corrosion
• Steep apex pitch returns adequate headroom height
• Broad lockable entryway eases access
• Two ventilation grids throughput fresh air
• Daylight basks through 6 skylights & 3 windows
• Straightforward – 2 person assembly
• Anti-slip integral floor resists solvent stains
• UV strengthened to withstand sun scorch cracking & fading
• Steep roof pitch fulfils prompt efficient drainage
• Built-in floor keeps the internals spic & span
• Invigorated floor manufacture survives strenuous stresses
• Twin-walled steel-reinforced robust construction
• 10 years Lifetime 10 x 8 ft shed warranty
• A cinch to wash with a hosepipe shower

Matters to Consider

• Imperative the shed sits on a solid level base
• Anchor Lifetime sheds down onto solid ground
• Prefer a true apex roof, consider Lifetime’s 8 x 10 ft Shed

What’s the competition like?

There’s some mighty fine competition entering the market. More are displayed in the Shed Sizes post, like these examples:

Lifetime’s 8 x 10 ft apex shed

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Oakland’s 11 ft weathered guise

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Factor’s inexpensive 11 footer

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Fusion’s Composite wood/resin mix

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Stylish, Fab Access & Rot-Resistant

Feedback received confirms why this 10 footer is such a popular model. The idyllic appearance is destined to complement home-yard surroundings, radiating desert-sand tones whist presenting modish style meanwhile the twin doors centred along the length aid to organise storage either side.

Imperishable polyethylene assures low-maintenance, upkeep merely involves the speed of a shower or soft scrub when the grime appears to swiftly revive appearances meanwhile the double skinned fascia panels reinforced around a steel infrastructure further enhance stability.

No wonder it’s a popular model. Thumbs up from me, what about you?

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Hope this Lifetime 10 x 8 ft plastic shed provides inspiration for your storage needs.

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Until the next polyethylene shed review,

Simon.

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