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Plastic or Wood

(14 Posts)
lindiann Mon 29-Apr-19 11:30:42

Hi on a previous thread I mentioned having an old wooden shed pulled down. Now to make a decision on a new one. I have seen some nice plastic Keter sheds and store its, and wondered if anyone has one and what they think. They look very nice on Amazon and the thing that appeals to me is No Maintainence but are they strong V a wooden one?

Urmstongran Mon 29-Apr-19 12:18:21

Check with Greta Thunberg?
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lindiann Mon 29-Apr-19 12:34:07

Think she is a bit young for Gransnet smile

Auntieflo Mon 29-Apr-19 12:43:18

We have never had a plastic shed, but I do think that the wooden ones could possibly be ‘warmer’ in the winter time.

BBbevan Mon 29-Apr-19 12:46:37

Never plastic these days. Wood is much nicer anyway.

FlexibleFriend Mon 29-Apr-19 12:48:28

I'd go for wood every time if something breaks or whatever it's fixable whereas plastic would be thrown away.

lindiann Mon 29-Apr-19 12:53:22

I will go for wood smile

Beechnut Mon 29-Apr-19 13:00:23

I would go with a wooden shed. Are you able to put shelves in a plastic one ?

BlueBelle Mon 29-Apr-19 13:32:58

Wood for me any time

midgey Mon 29-Apr-19 13:36:10

If the sheds are anything like the storage boxes steer well clear!

crystaltipps Mon 29-Apr-19 14:48:16

Avoid plastic for numerous reasons- looks horrible, hot in summer, cold in winter, will no doubt be made in China and its manufacture will have polluted the air and seas, it will crack and break but isn’t biodegradable so will be in the ground for the next 500 + years if the planet lasts that long. Wood may require maintenance but looks much nicer and if/ when it falls apart it can repaired or be disposed of safely.

HildaW Mon 29-Apr-19 16:20:43

We have just ordered a wooden potting shed as we will be using it more for planting and storage of garden furniture than anything valuable. Thinking that if its got windows down one side any ner do well will soon see its not full of power tools and leave it alone - its a lovely area here but I'm getting to be an old cynic. We are having it made with tanalised wood and then painted a nice shade of herby green....it will come with a 15 year guarantee so suspect it will outlast one of us....more or less!

HildaW Mon 29-Apr-19 16:21:25

Oh and its British made!....is there a smug icon?

lindiann Mon 29-Apr-19 17:52:16

Nice I think wooden shed will outlive me too