I ordered a 15x8 Lifetime shed and liked it so much, I ordered a second one in 8x5 size. Since we do have 80+ mph winds from time to time, even the tail winds from tornadoes, my husband built a 2x4 frame inside both sheds, and fastened the shed to it, then bolted the frame to the wood platform. Neither shed seems to so much as quiver in the wind, and they take snow weight in stride. They are fire-proof, don't seem to get mold or mildew, and are actually fairly cute. We also found that our city code, which is generally crammed with ridiculous rules like how many days a year you can have a patio umbrella open (it's 159, btw,) any shed build on a non-permanent foundation is considered "moveable." Buyers might want to check on that kind of thing before putting the shed on a concrete slab, which is a permanent installation. A wooden platform is considered non-permanent and technically moveable.
We put an 8x12 Lifetime shed in our back yard this year. They delivered it on a pallet (in 3 boxes) to our driveway. It took me, my dad and my father-in-law two days to assemble it. We put it on a base of 20in pavers. Looks great!
@@abcxyzagain It might be possible if it’s on a smooth surface and you push from the corners. The walls flex and pushing too hard might pop something out of place. It’s pretty heavy.
@@j887276 The pavers are still looking level and the color hasn’t faded. The walls can bulge out if you lean something heavy on them for a long time but they return to their original shape eventually. Minor leak somewhere but it’s only on really heavy storms.
Great video. I spent a lot of time trying to ensure the door channels were installed correctly. They can go on incorrectly. It's not easy using the manual to figure out how they should go on. Taking them off would be extremely difficult and nearly impossible because the fit so tightly. One protective sheet on the skylights, out of 4, is not coming off no matter what we've tried. Trying to use our fingernails is causing scratches on the plexiglass. We've spent at least 2 hours just on that one task and we're far from through.
Yes, I have. It comes apart just the same way it goes together. That makes it a "temporary" structure in a lot of jurisdictions and zones. There are no nails or anything permanent like that. If you put in concrete anchors though and remove them, that could be a buggar to get out. That could potentially damage the floor I suppose, but there are more gentile concrete anchors that could be used instead of concrete screws. There are also replacement parts in a worst-case scenario.
Pouring a concrete slab needs to be considered part of the cost of the shed. A contractor can provide the slab for less than $1000 as it is a small project that they can fit into a break in their regular scheduled work. A single person can do 90% of the work. Only with the roof sections is a second person needed and neither individual needs to be particularly strong. The directions are good but there are gaps and some areas that are confusing in both the manual and the video and better to take the extra time as needed for each step. Tougher to do this if you have two workers standing by while you check the manual or the video. I took the time to use masking tape and a felt pin to mark the panels so I could see at a glance which one to grab next. Be careful about the screw driving with a cordless tool. I started out with a 20v DeWalt on the very lowest torque setting and still snapped one of the small screws. Switched to a Bosch 12v PS-21 driver that provides lower torque settings. Even then I would not drive the screws all the way in with the power tool but instead I would finish driving the screws with a hand held screwdriver.
Not sure where you live, but my quotes for an 8x15 slab were $4000 from a professional landscaping/concrete contractor. I found a retired gentleman who is doing it for half of that, but just want to make sure people understand the total cost in today's wage and supply reality.
Good point, I just ran the rates using Home Depot’s quick Crete calculator and it came to around $675 for the mix, that doesn’t include the frame lumber, sand, gravel, or wire mess. I would estimate by todays standards here in central Florida using a wheel barrel and lots of sweat and tears that your looking at $1,000 if you do it on your own. 8x15 4” size anyways. Paying a contractor, I would guesstimate $2,500.
Finally had mine done after posting above. From what all the pros told me, it's about $650 just for the concrete truck to show up. Hence, the "it's a small job" backfires on you because you have to spread that fixed cost among fewer square feet.
I recommend taking a look at the snow load chart we have: www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Understanding-Lifetime-Shed-Wind-and-Snow-Load-Ratings_b_188.html
Hi is it insulated? What’s the temperature inside during summer and winter? I am considering on buying the 15x8 as a storeroom for our business supplies but worried about the temperature
The shed is not insulated. Lifetime sheds are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, which is durable and weather-resistant, but it doesn't offer the same insulation properties as a fully insulated structure. The interior temperature can vary significantly based on the external weather conditions. During summer, the temperature inside can rise, especially if the shed is placed in direct sunlight, while in winter, it may become quite cold.
I think I'm cut mine 19/15 build it ground up with six cemented in the ground , tv in wall still working on it been a year out side still all right but make two is my I deal now, cause I'm thinking a solar ran green house closed in tin no window from solar powered lights under a renogy system. Should be a nuff power I got four power systems.,
Hello. Very informative video. I am considering a Lifetime 8 x 15. My HOA requires that the shed be the same color as my house, which is white with black roof and shutters. Is this shed available in black and white or can it be painted? Thank you in advance for your help!
I'm sorry, but it's not available in other colors. The official colors of this shed are desert tan (like Almond) walls with a brown roof and brown doors (the brown is more like putty or a brownish gray).
@@Egalitarian-bt7kz We must've missed that part of the comment. Lifetime Sheds typically cannot be painted do to the material the siding is made out of.
Although the lifetime sheds include a floor, the manufacturer recommends placing the shed on a flat structure such as a wooden foundation made of treated 2x4's and OSB board that you can pick up from your local home improvement store. The instructions (available to view online) show just how to build it and what materials are needed. The other recommendation is a concrete slab. The concrete slab is more pricey to erect. It is very important to make sure it is flat and drains well. If it isn't flat you may run into issues with your doors closing properly. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.
Yeah, that's crazy that concrete is more than the shed. Lumber prices aren't very attractive right now either for building a wooden base (vs concrete slab). Thanks for sharing.
Although the lifetime sheds include a floor, the manufacturer recommends placing the shed on a flat structure such as a wooden foundation made of treated 2x4's and OSB board that you can pick up from your local home improvement store. The instructions show just how to build it and what materials are needed. The other recommendation is a concrete slab. The concrete slab is more pricey to erect. It is very important to make sure it is flat and drains well. If it isn't flat you may run into issues with your doors closing properly. Water shouldn't get inside unless you have a water pooling problem on the concrete without the shed. Wooden sheds must be raised as the wooden walls suck up moisture - that's not an issue with these Lifetime sheds. Great question.
I ordered a 15x8 Lifetime shed and liked it so much, I ordered a second one in 8x5 size. Since we do have 80+ mph winds from time to time, even the tail winds from tornadoes, my husband built a 2x4 frame inside both sheds, and fastened the shed to it, then bolted the frame to the wood platform. Neither shed seems to so much as quiver in the wind, and they take snow weight in stride. They are fire-proof, don't seem to get mold or mildew, and are actually fairly cute.
We also found that our city code, which is generally crammed with ridiculous rules like how many days a year you can have a patio umbrella open (it's 159, btw,) any shed build on a non-permanent foundation is considered "moveable." Buyers might want to check on that kind of thing before putting the shed on a concrete slab, which is a permanent installation. A wooden platform is considered non-permanent and technically moveable.
We put an 8x12 Lifetime shed in our back yard this year. They delivered it on a pallet (in 3 boxes) to our driveway. It took me, my dad and my father-in-law two days to assemble it. We put it on a base of 20in pavers. Looks great!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Looks like your comment is a year old, how's the shed and paver foundation holding up? I'm thinking of doing the same 😁
is it possible to build the shed and push it into a corner of two fences ... ie push it by about a meter each way?
@@abcxyzagain It might be possible if it’s on a smooth surface and you push from the corners. The walls flex and pushing too hard might pop something out of place. It’s pretty heavy.
@@j887276 The pavers are still looking level and the color hasn’t faded. The walls can bulge out if you lean something heavy on them for a long time but they return to their original shape eventually. Minor leak somewhere but it’s only on really heavy storms.
GREAT INFO Given in a friendly, no none sense tone. WELL DONE, Thanks.
Thank you for that feedback!
Great video. I spent a lot of time trying to ensure the door channels were installed correctly. They can go on incorrectly. It's not easy using the manual to figure out how they should go on. Taking them off would be extremely difficult and nearly impossible because the fit so tightly. One protective sheet on the skylights, out of 4, is not coming off no matter what we've tried. Trying to use our fingernails is causing scratches on the plexiglass. We've spent at least 2 hours just on that one task and we're far from through.
Why no pics of inside setup for a shed ? Plastic walls can't hold much weight on shelves can they ?
Hello, Have you ever disassembled one and put it back together? What would I need to worry about? Thanks for your time.
Yes, I have. It comes apart just the same way it goes together. That makes it a "temporary" structure in a lot of jurisdictions and zones. There are no nails or anything permanent like that. If you put in concrete anchors though and remove them, that could be a buggar to get out. That could potentially damage the floor I suppose, but there are more gentile concrete anchors that could be used instead of concrete screws. There are also replacement parts in a worst-case scenario.
You would need to worry about going into a blind rage and possibly murdering somebody.
Pouring a concrete slab needs to be considered part of the cost of the shed. A contractor can provide the slab for less than $1000 as it is a small project that they can fit into a break in their regular scheduled work. A single person can do 90% of the work. Only with the roof sections is a second person needed and neither individual needs to be particularly strong.
The directions are good but there are gaps and some areas that are confusing in both the manual and the video and better to take the extra time as needed for each step. Tougher to do this if you have two workers standing by while you check the manual or the video. I took the time to use masking tape and a felt pin to mark the panels so I could see at a glance which one to grab next.
Be careful about the screw driving with a cordless tool. I started out with a 20v DeWalt on the very lowest torque setting and still snapped one of the small screws. Switched to a Bosch 12v PS-21 driver that provides lower torque settings. Even then I would not drive the screws all the way in with the power tool but instead I would finish driving the screws with a hand held screwdriver.
Not sure where you live, but my quotes for an 8x15 slab were $4000 from a professional landscaping/concrete contractor. I found a retired gentleman who is doing it for half of that, but just want to make sure people understand the total cost in today's wage and supply reality.
Good point, I just ran the rates using Home Depot’s quick Crete calculator and it came to around $675 for the mix, that doesn’t include the frame lumber, sand, gravel, or wire mess.
I would estimate by todays standards here in central Florida using a wheel barrel and lots of sweat and tears that your looking at $1,000 if you do it on your own.
8x15 4” size anyways.
Paying a contractor, I would guesstimate $2,500.
Finally had mine done after posting above. From what all the pros told me, it's about $650 just for the concrete truck to show up. Hence, the "it's a small job" backfires on you because you have to spread that fixed cost among fewer square feet.
We had big trouble putting this shed together rails and screws were not marked
Any Idea how much the snow or weight the roof can hold before it collapses?
I recommend taking a look at the snow load chart we have: www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Understanding-Lifetime-Shed-Wind-and-Snow-Load-Ratings_b_188.html
Hi is it insulated? What’s the temperature inside during summer and winter? I am considering on buying the 15x8 as a storeroom for our business supplies but worried about the temperature
The shed is not insulated. Lifetime sheds are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, which is durable and weather-resistant, but it doesn't offer the same insulation properties as a fully insulated structure. The interior temperature can vary significantly based on the external weather conditions. During summer, the temperature inside can rise, especially if the shed is placed in direct sunlight, while in winter, it may become quite cold.
I think I'm cut mine 19/15 build it ground up with six cemented in the ground , tv in wall still working on it been a year out side still all right but make two is my I deal now, cause I'm thinking a solar ran green house closed in tin no window from solar powered lights under a renogy system. Should be a nuff power I got four power systems.,
We appreciate your comments.
Can you put it on block paving ?
Hello. Very informative video. I am considering a Lifetime 8 x 15. My HOA requires that the shed be the same color as my house, which is white with black roof and shutters. Is this shed available in black and white or can it be painted? Thank you in advance for your help!
I'm sorry, but it's not available in other colors. The official colors of this shed are desert tan (like Almond) walls with a brown roof and brown doors (the brown is more like putty or a brownish gray).
@@Competitiveedgeproductsyou didn’t answer if it can be painted, why not?
@@Egalitarian-bt7kz We must've missed that part of the comment. Lifetime Sheds typically cannot be painted do to the material the siding is made out of.
Does this shed have to have a concrete or wood base?
And if bought, do you recommend weather proofing the gaps with caulking?
Although the lifetime sheds include a floor, the manufacturer recommends placing the shed on a flat structure such as a wooden foundation made of treated 2x4's and OSB board that you can pick up from your local home improvement store.
The instructions (available to view online) show just how to build it and what materials are needed. The other recommendation is a concrete slab. The concrete slab is more pricey to erect. It is very important to make sure it is flat and drains well. If it isn't flat you may run into issues with your doors closing properly. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.
is the wooden or concrete base only suggested for anchoring? I would prefer to use a framed in gravel base for mine
A concrete base is the preferred option. A wooden platform is the next best thing.
Could this be used for a garden office?
Can additional windows be added?
Costed me 2 grand for the shed and 2.4k for the concrete foundation.
Yeah, that's crazy that concrete is more than the shed. Lumber prices aren't very attractive right now either for building a wooden base (vs concrete slab). Thanks for sharing.
i have a concrete floor does it have tp be raised? because of rain water flow? does water get inside if its not raised?:
Although the lifetime sheds include a floor, the manufacturer recommends placing the shed on a flat structure such as a wooden foundation made of treated 2x4's and OSB board that you can pick up from your local home improvement store. The instructions show just how to build it and what materials are needed. The other recommendation is a concrete slab. The concrete slab is more pricey to erect. It is very important to make sure it is flat and drains well. If it isn't flat you may run into issues with your doors closing properly. Water shouldn't get inside unless you have a water pooling problem on the concrete without the shed. Wooden sheds must be raised as the wooden walls suck up moisture - that's not an issue with these Lifetime sheds. Great question.
Where do I purchase that lifetime storage shed?
www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Lifetime-Sheds_c_72541.html
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