{"id":1462,"date":"2017-08-18T11:24:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T10:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1462"},"modified":"2017-08-18T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T10:24:17","slug":"plastic-garden-sheds-benefits-drawbacks","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/gardening-landscaping\/plastic-garden-sheds-benefits-drawbacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Garden Sheds: the Benefits and Drawbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plastic garden sheds are currently getting more and more popular. As technology has improved, plastic has become a viable building material. Now there are lots of different plastic shed designs around.<\/p>\n

If you want a garden shed but are struggling to pick a material, plastic is worth considering. But before you go ahead and buy anything, take a look at our list of plastic shed benefits and drawbacks.<\/p>\n

Plastic shed benefits<\/h3>\n

Durable<\/h5>\n

One of the best things about plastic garden sheds is that they\u2019re durable. They\u2019re not prone to rot, damp or rust \u2013 in fact there\u2019s very little that goes wrong with them. This means that if you buy a plastic garden shed, it\u2019ll be around for a long time.<\/p>\n

Low maintenance<\/h5>\n

Another advantage to plastic garden sheds is that they\u2019re low maintenance. You don\u2019t need to seal, repaint them or worry about preventing rust. The most you\u2019ll usually need to do to keep your plastic shed looking good is to give it a wash every so often.<\/p>\n

Lightweight<\/h5>\n

Plastic garden sheds are also popular because they\u2019re lightweight. This means that you have more freedom over where you put them \u2013 they don\u2019t just need to go somewhere with solid foundations. This also makes them easier to assemble and move if necessary.<\/p>\n

Plastic shed drawbacks<\/h3>\n
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Susceptible to UV damage<\/h5>\n

Plastic garden sheds also have some downsides that you need to know about. They\u2019re susceptible to UV damage, which means over time they fade, crack and go brittle. So although they\u2019re durable and can last a long time, your plastic shed won\u2019t be around forever.<\/p>\n

Relatively weak<\/h5>\n

Another drawback to plastic garden sheds is that they\u2019re relatively weak. Modern, high-quality plastic sheds are fairly robust, but they don\u2019t have the strength of metal or wooden sheds. This means that you might not be able to hang heavy tools off your plastic shed walls and the floor may bow if you put it under too much strain.<\/p>\n

Low security<\/h5>\n

Plastic garden sheds also have relatively low security compared to other types of shed. If you want to store valuable garden equipment and tools, you\u2019d probably be better off with a metal or wooden shed. These are generally harder to damage and break into as they\u2019re made of stronger materials.<\/p>\n

So plastic garden sheds have both advantages and disadvantages. If you want to find out more about other materials, take a look at our articles on wooden<\/a> and metal<\/a> garden sheds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A plastic garden shed could be a great addition to your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1463,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[13],"class_list":["post-1462","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-gardening-landscaping"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a3200 - \u00a34,000","price_sub_detail_label":"Depending on the size of the shed"},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Building time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1-2 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on the size of the shed"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"