Friday, May 2, 2014

Duramax 4X8 Sidemate - A Quality Choice.

By Packy Kunst


When looking for a shed, there are many things to keep in mind. Potentially housing valuable items, like tools and equipment, the shed must be durable, providing strong protection from the elements. It must be secure, to provide protection from thieves or vandals. It must be spacious, to provide a lot of available storage space. While these might seem like simple, common sense requirements, in reality putting all of it together into an affordable and functional product can be a difficult and demanding task.

A modern concept that has replaced the traditional wooden shed these days is the vinyl shed. While there are various makes of such products on the market. Namely Duramax vinyl sheds are definitely the leaders in this field. Vinyl is highly durable material for the most part is maintenance free. While Duramax offer quite a varied range of yard sheds in all sizes, here we are looking the Duramax 4x8 Sidemate vinyl shed which is an iconic little shed from the company.



The Duramax Sidemate is designed to sit on the side of a house or a fence, providing a narrow profile which can be useful for utilizing tight spaces which might otherwise be wasted. The hard vinyl exterior provides durable shielding against the elements, keeping everything inside stored dryly and securely. Vinyl sheds are an excellent solution to outdoor storage, resisting common problems suffered by metal sheds such as denting or rusting, or the pitfalls of wood such as mildew and rot. The highly resilient plastic is also fire retardant, though fortunately we have not tested to what degree.

Offering some 190 cubic feet of storage space at 8ft long and 4ft wide, the Duramax 4x8 Sidemate vinyl shed is adequate for most home owners who need a modest storage shed for general storage. The extra height on one side with the lean-to roof gives an added advantage for taller items and this lean-to design will handle any amount of snow or rain water in the winter months due to its steel reinforced roof structure. Likewise the vinyl siding is reinforced with steel uprights that make it easy to fix shelves or other shed accessories all available from Duramax or an authorized dealer like "Storage Sheds Direct".

A handy feature of the Duramax Sidemate is the fact it comes with a foundation floor kit that simplifies the whole assembly process. Once the floor kit is assembled and levelled one has the option to fill it with some concrete or to sheet it with plywood. Depending on the degree you want to take it to, the concrete will sure provide a stable base if you plan to set it on dirt but if one already has a concrete pad the plywood option will be an added advantage and will help to slightly elevate your floor away from dampness. The Sidemate doesn't lack in its integrity when it comes to floor options.

Another feature that makes the Sidemate vinyl shed so popular it the fact that you can place the door on either end of the building. This makes the shed universal in that it will suit any door opening situation that one requires front or back. At 30" wide it provides substantial access for this size of shed for most home owners to get their gear in and out. The door comes with pre-hung hinges and the handles are also fitted with padlock eyes that allow for a standard padlock to secure your yard shed.

Overall, the Duramax Sidemate is a well constructed vinyl shed. It can be used in all climates, the hard vinyl walls provide ideal resistance to the elements and shielding from damages, the reinforced construction is sure to remain sturdy and uncompromising for long periods. Where other discount vinyl sheds compromise their quality and integrity, the Duramax Sidemate never falters in its quest to provide a high quality storage space. The result? An ideal storage solution for all types of goods, easily installed where ever it maybe needed.




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