[Shop-talk] storage shed plans

[Jack Brooks]

Yes, a quality metal building will last, but a $300 shed, even powder coated
will start to fail faster than a wood building.  Any scratch, or non-coated
edge, if not repaired well will rust quickly. There are simply too many
failure points

I finally built a wooden structure on a solid concrete block foundation,
pressure treated floor/base structure, roofed with three tab, and it's a
permanent structure. I would have poured a foundation but legally, this was
a temporary storage shed.

A lot will depend on where you are, as some environments are wetter than
others, but I was never happy with the look or durability of an inexpensive
metal shed, whereas the stick built wooden ones can blend in, add value to
the property and are durable.

Just my experience.

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Jeffers
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:53 PM
To: Mark J Bradakis; shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] storage shed plans

I built a metal shed 50 X 100 in 1979. It is still standing and it looks 
good. Where do you come up with they are Cheap and flimsy? If you put up 
quality in a steel building it will out last a wooden one seven ways to 
Sunday. JMO.
Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark J Bradakis" <mark at bradakis.com>
To: <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] storage shed plans


>> Is there some reason I don't want the metal shed?
> They are very flimsy, usually made with cheap steel and cheap
> paint.  You can spend more on a decent platform for it
> than the shed itself.
>
> They are cheap.  If yoo don't need it to last past saturday
> night, it will be fine.
>
> mjb.
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