The new plastic sheds from Lifetime surpass all the other storage sheds on the market! Through extensive research, Lifetime discovered that all the outdoor storage sheds on the market have a few great features, but also significant weaknesses. We’ve eliminated the weaknesses and combined the best features into one complete product to make the best shed on the market—the Lifetime Plastic Shed.
At Lifetime, we stand behind the belief that plastic sheds do not need to be flimsy! We combine the strength of steel and durability of polyethylene to create our truly unique sheds. Lifetime plastic storage sheds use integrated steel supports to provide ultimate durability. We use high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic to make our storage sheds stronger, lighter, and more durable than wood. These materials are stain resistant, UV protected and powder-coated to prevent rusting, cracking, and discoloration.
What Makes a Lifetime Plastic Storage Shed Better?
Construction
The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic we use in our Lifetime Sheds has some big advantages over wood, metal, or vinyl sheds.
- HDPE plastic is maintenance free, strong and durable. It is generally the best value for your money.
- Wood requires significant maintenance, expensive , susceptible to termites and rotting
- Metal is less expensive, costly repairs, less durable, susceptible to rusting and denting, short-term storage solution
- Vinyl is maintenance free, more affordable than wood and more durable than metal, but lacks the strength of HDPE plastic
Appearance
With Lifetime plastic sheds, you don’t have to give up style to be practical. Our plastic sheds are designed to be attractive as well as functional. We incorporate resilient metal and molded polyethylene into wood-grain textured wall panels and simulated shingles that come in attractive natural colors with contrasting shutters, doors, and trim. Best of all, our plastic sheds will always look attractive. No painting required, and so easy to clean—just spray it down with a hose!
Functionality
Lifetime plastic sheds feature shatter-proof windows and skylights to provide ample amounts of natural light as well as a battery-powered light. Screened vents provide ventilation while keeping pests and rodents out. The high-pitched roof allows for plenty of headroom, and wide doorway allows easy access when parking a riding lawnmower or storing large patio furniture.
Security
Sheds by Lifetime use steel-reinforced doors with full-length steel-pin hinges and double deadbolts on the interior as well as a padlock loop on the exterior. The windows are shatter-proof, high-impact plastic. Once you lock your Lifetime shed, you can feel confident that you are protecting your valuable stored items.
Customization
Lifetime’s plastic sheds come with a range of accessories that can be customized to fit your needs. Our sheds are available in a variety of sizes that make them perfect for whatever you need to store. If you can't find the size of shed you need, you can use our shed expansion kits to customize the shed to the exact size that you desire. Additional steel-reinforced shelves, corner shelves and peg strips also maximize your storage space. Battery-powered lighting can be added in any of the predrilled holes, without requiring wiring or outlets.
Assembly
With an assistant and a few basic tools, you can assemble your Lifetime shed in one weekend. We strongly recommend that you use a low-powered screwdriver or a drill with an adjustable clutch to speed up the assembly process.
- First, install the floor of the shed on a level surface (we highly recommend a concrete pad).
- Then, snap in the shed walls and insert the windows, screwing everything down as you go.
- Next Install door (or doors).
- Followed by the roof trusses, roof panels and skylights.
- And last, but not least, install shelving units and peg strips.
All parts are securely screwed together every step of the way to form a sturdy, stable, weather-proof construction. All necessary hardware is included in the shed kit along with a step-by-step, illustrated instruction booklet.
Which Lifetime Shed is Right for Me?
Before you build:
- Consult your city ordinances and building codes to see if you need a building permit before constructing your shed.
- Your shed must be built on a level surface or it will not assemble properly. We recommend a cement patio, compacted road base, or creating a pad with compacted pea gravel.
At Lifetime, we are certain that we have the perfect outdoor plastic shed to meet your needs whether you have the option of a large corner in your backyard or just want to utilize a small space in your driveway. In addition to the amount of space you have available, consider how you will be using your outdoor shed.
For general storage, our plastic sheds come in a variety of sizes. We recommend evaluating your current spatial needs and increasing it by 25% to accommodate future storage needs.
For oversized items that need to be stored such as recreational vehicles and patio furniture, our larger outdoor sheds are ideal to accommodate these items and still have room for your smaller storage items. Take a look at these:
For tools and garden equipment, we offer:
Warranty
All Lifetime plastic sheds are manufactured and assembled in the USA. We fully back the quality of our sheds by offering the best warranty in the business — a 10-year warranty that covers everything on your shed from top to bottom.