eaglei Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 What do you prefer for an outbuilding/storage shed: metal or wood? What are the pros and cons of each? If metal, what brand? If wood, what type? This has been an ongoing discussion between dh and ds for a couple weeks now. What are your experiences/suggestions? THANKS! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wood for aesthetics and sound. I don't like the look of metal out buildings nor the sound of rain hitting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thank you! Bumping in case others will respond! The more feedback, the better! Would like to give the results to dh and ds! (I already know how I'm hoping the decision goes, and I think dh and I are on the same page)!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Can I vote for concrete block? It's like adult legos. Yes... I was one of those lego obsessed children... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 I did NOT plan to bump this again - but the ongoing *debate* between dh and ds is almost becoming hilarious in its intensity, not to mention studying websites and stopping at any and every place that even appears to have outdoor storage sheds. This is such a major decision with them! So I am asking again for more input - not only aesthetically but moreso quality, durability, etc. Maybe some of your dh's would weigh in on the topic??? THANKS AGAIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Wood. It is thicker than aluminum so it is more sturdy, sound proof, and better looking. Wood can be painted or stained to match the house. Wood will need to be treated for termites and pressure treated so it does not rot. Aluminum on the other hand is cheap, can be attractive, and easy to assemble. If money is an obstacle, go with the aluminum. If you have buckets to spend, go with the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 A very current theme on this topic (surfaced a couple days ago) is the possibility of building the shed themselves, which would mean wood, and which they are quite capable of doing, and doing well. This has now led to discussion of finding someplace where wood is not so expensive to buy.:glare: So the round-and-round of wood versus metal continues . . . I keep looking at the checkbook, and the medical bills (ds is thankfully getting closer to the conclusion of the chemo), and hoping to see something here that will help bring closure to this topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 We've had both. Metal eventually rusts. And the looks - same as other posters. If wood is painted with a good primer and paint, you only have to do it every 5-10 years. Plus, it's fun to experiment with the colors. And you could let young dc paint it for fun. Call it an art project for hs. ;) Not to mention the practice it will give them for painting the whole house one day. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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