Probably more shed advice

[toby1]

So

The time has come to replace the old wooden 6 x 10 shed. The thing is since that one was born there seems to be a wider choice now of plastic and metal alternatives.

Anyone have experience or input of the longevity or problems with these types?

Looking at metal sheds are the galvanised as good as say all aluminium built ones? Also I see that the metal material thickness varies from 2.7mm to 3.3mm is there a recommended thickness of material. Also do they get too hot in summer?

Which brings me to plastic sheds. I gather that the insulation would be good in winter but do they last material wise.

Also looking at putting a chest freezer in this one to take advantage of summer crops of veg etc.

Replacing will be a pain to prepare and do so I don't want to make the wrong choice hence my request for any advice to consider.

Thanks all

[dynax]

Both will suffer with heavy condensation, i have a polytunnel greenhouse type thing and although it has good air flow it gets very wet inside, if you plan to use one for bikes get a cover to go over the bike
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[toby1]

Thanks for the reply,

No bike in this one, tucked in the back garden at the side of the house.

[toby1]

Riejufixing

Replacing cause rotten base and side section where it meets floor.

[stinkwheel]

You forgot concrete. Should score well on the security front. Probably less of a condensation trap too.
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[doggone]

I don't think the plastic one would be very well insulated unless it incorporates insulated layer or at least a twin wall design.
Bear in mind a lot of modern freezers are designed to operate at no lower than a cool room temperature around 15C, not saying it won't work but have heard of issue with them in cold outbuildings.
However a small shed with half decent insulation would stay noticeably warmer from the freezer waste heat.
Rapid temperature swings lead to condensation and unhealthy pervasive dampness which nothing electrical will thrive on.

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[Skudd]

[Riejufixing]

[MCN]

[Sister Sledge]

Can confirm with steel sheds - few years back I built a huge arched corrugated metal workshop (for caravan repairs = high) and that thing had its own weather system inside. Machinery and tools would rust rapidly.

You mentioned a 3ish mm thick metal shed earlier. Really? Might want to check again cos a 3 mm steel sheet is bloody heavy. Probably 0.3 mm thick!

Placka sheds can be OK for bicycles. I've seen some canny enough 'clip together' bicycle sheds. Size though - I have no experience with bigger or with longevity of the material they're made of.

Personally I'd go with concrete then wood next. Concrete because usually a token payment for a used one. They're sectional and easy to build quickly. Get friends in to move it and make a weekend of it. Beers, burgers and the likes.
I'm not sure what the local building regs would say about sectional concrete though?

Wood is probably best. You really need to build your own though. Make it sectional too.
Wood can be expensive but try finding a business that wants rid of old pallets. Better still those bigger machinery pallets because they have longer thicker wood. Can be a pain to disassemble a pallet but it can be done - there will be clues on YouTube!
Wood is warm and insulating. Keep it properly preserved too. Find REAL creosote and use that - it can still be purchased in bulk from certain places. Keep the weather off the roof with a good covering and it'll last ages.

Take heed about refrigeration and colder temperatures. Some devices do work in colder air but you need to check and be sure.
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[toby1]

Thanks all - lots to chew over