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When looking for the bet shed or garage kit, there are a few things you should take into consideration regarding their construction:

* How well can the material withstand wear, pressure and impacts?
* Is it appealing to the eye?
* How large is it?
* Is it expensive?

Typically you’ll find vinyl, metal and wood sheds available to choose from.

A vinyl shed will be your most durable. Vinyl is extremely resistant to all types of weather and impacts, as it rarely suffers from hits that often cause dents in other materials. It’s usually not your most beautiful shed though because synthetic materials tend to look a bit fake in natural settings, and rightfully so, they are synthetic not natural. Vinyl sheds come in various sizes and start at about the $400 range from companies such as Arrow.

Metal sheds were once the most popular type of shed, but over recent years they’ve become less favored with vinyl replacing them. Metal tends to attract and retain heat. This will cause the shed to reach high temperatures in the summer time and may leave you unable to store certain products in them as well. Metal sheds have about the same appeal as vinyl, and come in various sizes as well. If you’re looking for a large shed though, you’ll probably find more metal ones available than vinyl. Price wise, they are comparable to vinyl and can again be found by companies such as Arrow, as well as Duramax.

Wood is your classiest, classic choice. If you get a shed made from a wood such as cedar or oak, it will last many life times. Pine sheds can attract insects and you may run into trouble keeping it sturdy as a result (though you can treat the wood to help prevent this). Wood sheds are very attractive because they fit into nature well, but these can be very pricey. Suncast makes an 8×10 cedar shed for $2,200, but a metal shed of similar size by Lifetime shed costs only 1,050.

When it comes to beautifying a home with sheds and garages or a shed add-on, wood is by far your most attractive option, and vinyl your most durable.