What Makes Metal Storage Shed the Prime Option for Your Backyard

Were you thinking about buying a shed to declutter your home? Good choice. Do you know what’s even better? Now you can get a metal shed for garden & storage too. Isn’t that great news?

Not just durable and long-lasting but also more secure. What else do you need? Do you still need convincing? We understand that. You need more bang for your buck. On average American spend $22,624 on housing, and why shouldn’t they? Your house is an appreciation asset. Its value increases with time. So, adding a metal shed on your property will keep your stash away and contribute to appreciating its market value.

Exactly how a metal storage shed is a great option for you? You must be thinking. So, without further ado, let’s dive into why steel storage sheds are the best choice for your garden or backyard.

What are the Advantages of Steel Sheds?

Maintenance: Metal sheds are all-rounder when it comes to resistance. It can resist pests, mold, mildew, extreme weather, or probably your young child punching on the wall. Isn’t that great?

When steel is coated with zinc (galvanized), it becomes resistant to rusting. Even with a little scratch, zinc will continue to protect your metal panel from rusting. Cleaning metal structures is also relatively easier than wooden ones. A low-setting pressure wash or a pipe with a hose will do the job.

Forget about keep checking termites and pests chewing your panel. With a metal garden shed, you will have peace of mind. Metal sheds are virtually maintenance-free.

Secure & Durable: You may think a resin shed is also resistant to pests and fire but hold on to that thought. Steel sheds are extremely secure. Now, that’s something resin shed can’t give you. To Add to this – a certified high-quality metal panel will last you the longest.

Given that your shed will be outdoors most of the time, durability & strength becomes essential. Your storage items will be safe from both adverse weather and prying eyes.

Metal structures are known for their high-level security. Both plastic and wood can crack, but metal – not so easy. Metal sheds are tough to break. If you add a layer of insulators to it, you can rest assured they will last for decades.

Eco-friendly: This is something that plastic (resin) and wood can never achieve. An eco-friendly tag may be attached to resin (made with recycled plastic), but at the end of the day, it is plastic. With 100% recyclable steel, you will be contributing to sustainable practice.

Wood, on the other hand, requires cutting down trees. An article in Time says,” About 7.8 million acres of forest—an area the size of Maryland—were harvested in 2019″— all this to obtain timbers widely used in construction.

So, why go the extra length, spend tons of money, and bring home a wood shed that decay with time? Our metal garden shed is right at your service, saving nature. So, let’s jump in!

Spacious: Metal sheds offer more space compared to wooden sheds of similar square feet. You can count it as an added advantage. Steel sheds come in various size options. So, even if you do not have ample backyard space, you can still buy our prefab metal structure for storage.

You can use it to keep your bikes, seasonal stuff, tracking gears, skiing items, etc. Stashing your stuff has never been so easy.

Multipurpose: Do you think that you can only use a metal shed as garden storage? But wait… there is more.

Uses of metal sheds are:

• Storage shed
• Garden shed
• Animal shed (pet house)
• Garage shed
• Small chicken coop
• Utility shed
• Affordable

For those of you on a budget, don’t worry! We have you covered. Metal garden sheds are the most cost-effective solution.

You won’t be spending much money on painting panels or spraying pesticides. It will not just save you time but also money. Of resin, wood, and metal – metals are the most affordable. One of the reasons why so many commercial buildings are being made using steel these days.

Fire Resistant: Steel has a very high melting point. So, steel will take longer to catch fire in a fire breakout. And if you have installed an insulator, you get extra protection from fire spread.

Pest Resistant: Metal is not a natural food source and shelter for pests, termites, and other insects. It’s not their fault. After all, wood & forest is their home. So, you let insects and termites enjoy their home while you enjoy our prefab metal building.

Bonus: Since you stayed so far, here is a little tip. You don’t necessarily need a foundation for a small garden shed. If you want to know more, call Viking Steel Structures, and we will help you find a metal shed under your budget that fits your need. You can use a metal base as a foundation too.

Note that the more oversized shed needs a foundation for support. But you can skip the foundation if you are dealing with a household steel storage shed.

Let’s see the features of some common materials currently used to make a garden or storage shed.

Installing a steel storage shed and getting a dedicated place to organize your stuff is great. Or you may think a metal garden shed will be a perfect place to keep your garden equipment like a lawnmower, rack, shovel, garden fork, etc. Well, you are right to think that.

So Give It A Go:

You can also get your own metal shed in your garden or backyard. Call Viking Steel Structures, and we will do the rest of the job while you sit back in the comfort of your home. You can even talk about customization options from our customer service.

A metal garden shed will add a little value to your home and help declutter the house. Looking at a tidy house, your guests & relatives will be pleased whenever they visit.