Promising a brand new shed for the lowest possible price, kits are a popular storage solution at home improvement stores. They sound like an unbeatable deal because they guarantee a great storage option in exchange for just a few hours of work and a fraction of the price of a custom built shed. But are shed kits too good to be true?
While we understand that a shed kit may be the best choice for some people, we highly recommend a custom build shed—and not just because we make them. We truly believe that they offer the best protection for your possessions.
Here are a few reasons why we believe sheds from manufacturers are better than DIY shed kits from home improvement stores.
Home improvement store shed kits like those from Home Depot and Lowes will likely last between 5-10 years. The reason some sheds last 30 years and others only last a fraction of that time comes from the quality of the materials used and craftsmanship with which is it built. As with most everything else, you get out of the investment what you pay.
Shed kits have shorter lifespans because they are made with cheaper material than custom sheds.
Cheaper material.
Companies that make shed kits achieve their low price by using the cheapest materials on the market for their shed siding, lumber, flooring, and roofing.
DIY shed kits are convenient and may save you some money upfront, but due to the low-grade materials used, there’s a higher probability that they may leak or break causing damage to the items stored inside. On top of that, their limited options mean minimal customization.
DIYers and amateur craftsmen may like the idea of building a shed using a kit. However, there’s always the risk of something not fitting correctly or of something being damaged in transit.
To complicate matters, if you force something to work or put pieces together incorrectly, you could cause irreversible damage.
On top of all of this, it generally takes a day to put together a shed kit.
We believe that a storage building is an investment. You’ll get out of it what you put into it. Many custom shed manufacturers offer high-quality custom sheds that can be delivered to your property or built on-site by an experienced construction team.
The benefits of buying custom are many, but here are a few.
While the big box home improvement stores might seem like a convenient place to buy a cheap shed without a wait, you’re not investing in a long-term solution.
Our recommendation is to buy a storage building that’s guaranteed to withstand the elements and last a long time. A high-quality custom shed should not only meet but exceed your needs and expectations.
When you buy a premium custom shed from Dakota Storage Buildings, you can expect to get a storage building that keeps the items stored inside safe and dry for a lifetime. Talk about a great investment!
And shopping for a custom shed has never been easier or more convenient. Our online 3D Configurator Tool allows you to create your ideal backyard shed from the convenience of your home. You can zoom, rotate, switch colors, and change styles at a click of the mouse. Imagine swapping out windows, moving doors, and changing colors on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
The perfect shed or garage is waiting for you! Start by picking one of our storage building packages or customizing your own from top to bottom.
It’s our mission at Dakota Storage Buildings to make affordable, high-quality buildings that meet storage needs and exceed expectations. Explore some of our storage buildings in person at any of our South Dakota or Minnesota shed display lot locations.