Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Vertical Storage Sheds Are A Good Storage Solution

By Roger S. Shelter


If you hear someone talking about a storage shed, what's the image that comes to mind? Generally it is a fairly huge building in the garden, used for keeping all sorts of tools and garden equipment. However, suppose you own only a tiny garden or yard and wanted a shed? If this is you, then a vertical storage shed may well be the answer you have been hoping for.

When space is at a premium it is worth thinking about a vertical storage shed as the best compact means of housing supplies. Space is usually a large dilemma for scores of individuals. Many new homes are built with small gardens, some homes have had the size of their backyard reduced through developments, and some simply don't own a yard. All of these situations leave insufficient space for a conventional shed. Normal sheds are often very large buildings for housing all sorts of tools, and stuff that you do not use every day. On the other hand, with the vertical storage shed you'll be able to store the majority of the things you want and still have lots of room to spare.

In case you are thinking about getting a vertical shed for storage you have a big decision in front of you. The choice is between wooden, steel, or plastic, as the material of construction. Lots of people these days prefer to go for plastic over the other alternatives. Plastic vertical storage units are lightweight, long-lasting, and a fantastic value for the cost. Such advantages make them a perfect choice for the average budget conscious homeowner.

Vertical storage units take up less space than their conventional counterparts, however they manage to accomplish a lot the same when it comes to their usefulness. As the name implies, vertical units are narrow and tall. In general their width is from 2 to 4 feet, and height between 4 and 7 feet. They are quite useful in compact corners, and in general come with double doors at the front, sometimes with a built-in lock.

Some modern vertical storage units have the additional luxury of being changeable and able to accept additional shelves. This is a fantastic way to chance a standard vertical storage unit into a trendy vertical shed. You could, as an example, place shelves closer together at the top for lighter items, or use the top shelves for belongings that are used only infrequently.

Rubbermaid is certainly one of the foremost brands in vertical storage units. Their sheds are created from premium, molded plastic, that will not rot or corrode, and can resist any harm from extremes of weather or temperature. It is water-resistant and an excellent way to store just about anything you can think of.

When you buy it, your Rubbermaid shed will be delivered as a kit. Therefore you will need to put it together, but do not worry it is very easy. It contains interlocking plastic walls which makes it quite easy to put together in less than half an hour, even for anyone with no previous know-how. What's more Rubbermaid vertical sheds come in numerous different shapes and sizes and are quite reasonably priced.




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