How To Reinforce A Plastic Shed (7x7 Resin Shed)

[@omaimaali5969]

That's great reinforcement. I got my shed (8x10) less than 3 years ago and 2 years later all corners split open. We built it on flat and level concrete pad. Unfortunately the company are not honoring the warranty which should be 10 years, but they have a long list of excuses. Will never buy Suncast sheds anymore.

[@dwschwartz]

This is exactly the template for repairing and strengthening my shed that I was looking for. Thank you!

[@housesteiner7783]

Excellent video. I own the exact same shed and it has every issue you guarded against. The seams are starting to split. This will breathe life back into the shed!

[@bw9455]

Huge thank you for making this video! I was having the same issue and was thinking about buying a new shed until I saw this. I just finished mine today and it's as good as new. Thanks again!!!

[@jodyk4949]

Glad I watched this, minimal lumber, my thought was more. But I can see your work did the trick. Thank you for sharing.

[@HopWorksET]

Wow this is such a GREAT idea that I did not think of. I am very impressed and will do the same for my Suncast when I get it. THANKS!

[@marchaney]

Thank you! My shed is just going up and I saw the need for some additional support right off the bat. This looks like a great solution.

[@reidwhitton6248]

I just bought one these plastic sheds today. It's getting delivered in a few days. Cost twice as much as my old wooden shed that's still in great shape at 29 years old. But I moved across town so the new owner gets to enjoy it now. I hope this Rubbermaid shed holds up. All I use it for is to store my mower and snowblower and some yard tools. I'm not too rough on it.

[@coppertone711]

Thanks, I was thinking of doing this and adding the small loft or shelf to the back for folding chairs and also extra support that you have. I like your anchor it looks very stable.

[@MrLaddy58]

This is excellent! I have the same issue with my shed (I believe it's the same as in your video) and the one side definitely bow's out on the one side due to the heat. I'll definitely be doing this.

[@ocean1233]

GREAT Tip!!!! So much better with reinforcement. Getting mine tomorrow.

[@ashleyalto5582]

Thank you so much for making this video. I just put up a 7x10.5 resin shed and used your framing design. Feels pretty solid 🤞

[@arkadandfortuna1582]

Thx 🙏 great post! I was planning on doing the same this year for my 7x7 Rubbermaid Max because the right side was “bowing”. 😊

[@daup169]

I just got this shed. It feels very flimsy!!! I wanted to get a Lifetime or Rubbermaid shed since I already have one of each and they are both very sturdy, but I needed a 7x4, and Lifetime only had a one closer to 7x5 (I was already pushing it with the 7x4) and the Rubbermaid ones looked like straight boxes. This one has a nicer "look" to it, so I went with it. I'm using it as a house for two dogs and one cat, plus storage, so I'll definitely be framing it just like you did here to make my separate rooms. Thank you for the video.

[@nitawilkinson]

Thank you ! I was going to screw each side together with brackets using fastner's. But this will make it easier to add tool racks. ¥

[@lisat9707]

I have the exact same shed. Resorted to using a Bike U lock to keep it locked because the doors are too flexy even after adding an angle iron to the length of the door behind the handle. Thanks for the extra tips!!!

[@jazzbrowne]

Thank you for sharing your amazing work/remedy.

[@tomconnors6310]

We have this same shed at our trailer sire and this is a smart idea and well job done nice and solid, Thanks for this.

[@Rambleon444]

Don't stop there, make it so your framing pieces are part of your shelving.

[@durangodave]

regarding making it more sturdy, i added square tubing (using rail connectors) to both sides using the rails front n back that come with shed, worked very well.

[@trevorhawks4577]

great solution, thanks for posting.

[@4bryanb]

Great tip for stiffening the structure.

[@sarahvera239]

Well done and it’s a great idea and will use in my plastic shed

[@nicolejames1576]

Thank you soooo much, planning on buying this shed tomorrow.

[@camhallmma]

How did it go?

[@nicolejames1576]

@@camhallmma trying to post a picture. But just recently got it up. Pics to come. Thank u

[@camhallmma]

@@nicolejames1576 it’s all good, I don’t think you can send pictures on youtube comments unfortunately, hope your shed goes well! 😁

[@bfitnessjoe]

Don’t forget that a handful or more corner mounting brackets will add years to your shed. Mine even holds up to 55 mph windy rain storms !

[@ks9161]

I just bought this shed a couple weeks ago and it came in. Thank you for the tips as I will do this as well! I will try to find wood on marketplace for free as it is pricy now. Hows the base holding up? I was thinking of putting mine on heavy duty plastic pallets and then plywood floor over it so we don’t get termites.

[@projectORnaught]

The base seems to be holding up well. I used treated lumber, so it should be fine with ground contact. Plastic pallets sound like a good idea if you have them. Good luck!

[@dawanjones1937]

I like it. This is nice. I’m definitely trying this. 👍🏿

[@mrdishes7874]

Thanks for the tips for reinforcement. Your voice reminds me of Howie Mandel 😄

[@xisotopex]

had the same idea of using screws/bolts from the outside through the plastic with large washers to keep from pulling through the plastic.... how has it lasted? any leaks?

[@projectORnaught]

Over 3 years and no leaks. Everything is holding up well and no apparent problems with the screws or the wood. The rubber backed washers appear to be doing their job well.

[@kennethleslie5978]

I have this same storage bldg. and all four corners have split, was thinking on this same method with 2x4's and using 3 pre-drilled metal AL. brackets on the outside 6" Long, top center and bottom to pull it back together, Thanks

[@jacobsmith4753]

Did you anchor the bottom part of the 2x4 frame inside to the base platform as well or just to each other at top?

[@projectORnaught]

Yeah, it's hard to see in the video, but I used pocket-hole screws to attach the bottoms of the 2x4s to the floor.

[@justinjonbaugh]

If you put even small corner braces wouldn't it greatly increase the "stiffness"? Especially on the short walls where the doors connect.

[@projectORnaught]

It could help some, but in my opinion, I don't think a corner brace would be sufficient for these types of sheds. At least with the one I got, the sides were much more flexible than I would have liked. After having seen pictures online of these sheds after a few years where the sides bowed either inward or outward (usually outward because of the weight of things inside the shed pushing on the walls), I decided to do a wall-length brace to try to prevent that from happening.

[@justinjonbaugh]

@@projectORnaught True. I meant corner braces on internal structure you added. Small angled braces in the corners where the 2x4s meet would keep the whole system from twisting.

[@projectORnaught]

@@justinjonbaugh Ahhh, right. Yeah, that would definitely improve upon what I did. If I find the time I'll try to add those in. Thanks!

[@jacobsmith4753]

You have a link for the stakes? Those just screw in like dog leash screws?

[@projectORnaught]

I bought those at Tractor Supply, but you might be able to find them at Lowes or Home Depot. If you're looking online I think you can search for "ground anchors" and that should find them as well.

[@mwjii]

Cool deal,thanks for sharing.

[@xisotopex]

as the wood shrinks and swells, wont that deform the weak plastic?

[@projectORnaught]

It's possible, but the inside of the shed has stayed pretty dry, so I don't think it's subject to a lot of dimensional changes.

[@K03sport]

any plans for a horizontal floor stud (think wall frame)?.. also, will you paint your framing to protect from moisture? or other water proofer? I just put up a 7x7 Suncast Modernist (on an uneven gravel base) and I think it needs more structure/reinforcement.... ground anchors are also next

[@projectORnaught]

I think I'll leave it as shown in the video. Structure seems pretty stiff now, and since the shed doesn't allow any moisture in anyway I don't think painting the 2x4s will provide any additional benefit.

[@shirleybenedict8539]

Good idea for reinforcement. Have been contemplating for 2 yrs. Still trying to come to solution on 2 walls that I cannot access from the outside. Thinking of some kind of butterfly type fastener...any suggestions welcome except the guy who thinks our challenges are all due to improper construction?? of shed materials supplied in the box

[@projectORnaught]

If you can't access the outside my first inclination would be using construction adhesive to bond the wooden frame to the plastic wall, to keep the wall from wandering away over time. I'm not sure of any negative side effects, so you'd have to see if something like liquid nails would degrade the plastic (might be HDPE from what I read online). Good luck!

[@brianadams16]

where did you get your ground anchors from?? and what kind of cable did you use? I just got a smaller version of this and the first day it blew over before I could think about how to anchor it. I am planning on bolting down the floor but your anchor system looks to also add a much more sturdy addition to it.

[@projectORnaught]

I bought the ground anchors and 1/8" wire cable at Tractor Supply. You should be able to get the same stuff at Lowe's/Home Depot. The ground anchors look like large versions of the anchors you use to leash a dog out in the yard.

[@brianadams16]

@@projectORnaught thanks so much. I’ll have to swing by tomorrow.

[@charlesagro6678]

Would a 4 foot vertical height be OK. 2x4 cut in half would be less waste. Did you do 5 ft for a reason?

[@projectORnaught]

Yeah, I think anything half-way up the wall height or higher should be fine. I had leftover 2x4s for the vertical pieces, so mine ended up around 5ft. You just need something to keep the walls from bowing over time.

[@notwocdivad]

I have a KETTER 8X8 plastic shed. It has no bracing but has withstood 12 years of all weathers no problem. Only modifications are several "intruder deterrents" Being plastic is handy if these deterrents, like mine are electric by nature! Don't THINK they can actually kill but will certainly discourage any would be thief!!!

[@petelinster7093]

Great idea

[@scrappy93]

Does the frame you built help keep the seems from splitting?

[@projectORnaught]

Yeah, I'm sure it will since the frame will keep the panels from shifting over time. It's been about 2 years since I reinforced my shed and the shed itself is holding up well (just checked on it yesterday). As for keeping spiders out, this work won't help with that (spiderwebs everywhere in mine!).

[@4wheelers11]

For the long horizontal boards how did you get around the roofing bracket that sticks out on the wall? Did you notch the 2x4 or just bend it in the middle?

[@projectORnaught]

I had to notch them to get them to sit correctly. I did it using my table saw, which was a little slow without a dado stack, but worked well enough.

[@arlenedrake9305]

Great job

[@JuanMendoza-qd5lm]

This guy sounds like Saitama from One Punch Man. Just giving us some tips on how to reinforce our budget sheds!😂👍🍻

[@durangodave]

my biggest complaint is that these sheds get extremely hot in summer, i have had paint and other materials ruined because they got boiling hot. Have also had electronics and other tools fail because of the heat. Before next summer i will add a roof cover to keep sun off plastic.

[@joshuaychung]

If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? I was going to keep some pool chemicals in one of these sheds. I imagine a few gallons of chlorine boiling is a really bad idea. Having said that, I do live in northern Illinois where the weather doesn't get THAT hot.

[@durangodave]

@@joshuaychung i am in east Texas, yes it gets hot here

[@joshuaychung]

@@durangodave Ah... Thank you for the response. Compared to east Texas, the Chicago summers are mild. The worst we get, usually, is low 90s. When it gets to that 100 once in every 10 years, we literally have warnings out, businesses close, we ask people to check on our elderly neighbors, etc..

[@joshuaychung]

@@durangodave I also heard there are attic foil type of things that you can use to keep the heat out of the shed. I was going to try that, too. I'm afraid of the pool chemicals exploding while my kids are swimming 30 ft away from the shed.

[@durangodave]

@@joshuaychung anything you can do to keep sun off of roof will help. I have a temp guage in mine, when its 90 here its 115 to 120 in the shed. Thats why all my stuff was boiling, tubes of calk n stuff were popping. I even added an extra vent to roof, not much help. My other shed is much cooler because it has metal roof over tar paper n plywood so the sun does not heat it up so much.

[@WaltSocha]

Any ideas out there on what kind of glue to work with resin shed? thanks!

[@K03sport]

... which part? I think water proof tape (think 200 mph tape used in racing) . strong, extra tacky, and flexible...

[@ramone.1021]

Greta job had that in mind thanks !!

[@nebbrooklyn5966]

Nice job. I have the same issue with my Rubbermaid shed. 110+ in the summer sun has 1 side bowing really bad. I was only gonna do 1 side but I like your idea way better. I used cement pad & ground anchors. The roof strap is great idea for hurricane type weather 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dennismaxwell165]

Where did you get the rubber coated washers ?

[@projectORnaught]

I had to get them on Amazon, since no local places carried them. Search for "neoprene backed washers" and you should find something that works.

[@michaelw6554]

@@projectORnaught could also just use a rubber washer together with a metal washer.

[@projectORnaught]

@@michaelw6554 Yeah, whatever works to get a water-tight seal should work.

[@tonytighttucker]

after putting holes with the deck screws with the rubber washers do your shed leak water 💧?????

[@projectORnaught]

No leaks so far, which is what the rubber washers were designed to avoid.

[@tonytighttucker]

@@projectORnaught Where did you get the rubber washes from could you give me some kind of insite I am doing the same exact thing you're doing

[@projectORnaught]

@@tonytighttucker I had to order them on Amazon since I couldn't find anything useful at Home Depot or Tractor Supply. If you search for "1/4” x 1” OD Stainless EPDM Washers" on Amazon they should be the first item that comes up. They all worked well and seem to be providing a good watertight seal.

[@tonytighttucker]

and what screws you used please???

[@projectORnaught]

@@tonytighttucker I used coated decking screws from Home Depot, I think they were 1.5". I've been using the tan ones and they seem to work fine.

[@jacqueycz3902]

What about securing the roof?

[@projectORnaught]

I didn't go into as much detail on that one, but the first part of the video where I show the ground anchors and the cable that goes up and around, that cable is what secures the roof and the entire shed. The cable is nested into a metal channel that you can just barely see in some portions of the video, and that channel goes from the wall of one side of the shed and up to the roof in the center, then back down the roof and over to the other side. That channel is the manufacturer's attempt at stiffening up the shed, but it only does so much. However, it did provide a secure place to run my cable and make sure the shed and it's roof don't get blown away in strong winds.

[@jacqueycz3902]

Thank you

[@Joed1191]

Is the anchor going under the roof or over top

[@projectORnaught]

There is a metal track that holds the roof up, and that track has a channel in it. The wire rope sits in that channel and keeps everything from blowing away. We just had some hurricane Ian remnants blow through a few days ago and the shed stayed in place, so I guess it's working!

[@Justme-xp4rf]

My eom plastic shed survived Ian hurricane. Onl6 the door bowed in

[@l0v3li]

How's it held up in 2024?

[@projectORnaught]

Shed still looks and works great. No bowing or problems with the sides, and no problems with water leaking inside from the screw holes.

[@aldobmusic]

Nice

[@Harvz78]

How about the roof do you think it can withstand a storm?

[@projectORnaught]

The roof, at least on mine, is a little iffy when it comes to high winds. The roof is secured to the walls by 10-12 screws on each side, and I'm not particularly trusting in those. The roof is more securely attached to the main roof channel (a metal bracket that provides most of the structural support for the roof), and that channel is secured to the walls, so I have more confidence in that piece. With the anchoring I used (running metal cable through that roof channel and anchoring into the ground on both sides of the shed) I'm fairly confident that my shed can hold up to most storms in our area. Without anchoring the roof... I would feel much less confident.

[@FireMartyVa]

Son in Laws shed survived hurricane force winds. The shed just sits on plywood and cinder blocks. It is not screwed down or chalked down. The roof is slightly cued at the side from where a branch fell on it. No structural damage but I do need to get a bigger, longer screw. The other screw was pulled out.

[@ksukat87]

wouldn't it be (11) 2x4x8 's? : (8) 2 x 4 x 5' for the corners plus (3) 2 x 4 x 7 "rails"

[@greekphilosophy]

Cant you screw from the inside?

[@michaelw6554]

Do you mean go through the wood and into the hollow plastic? The wood braces would rip out of the plastic.

[@alexanderhawk2659]

I have a similar 7x7 resin shed and I am pondering how to anchor it. Looking pretty is one of my priority, since I got a decorative version of this shed. My plan is bolt in 4 dock rings on each lower corner and attach those to ground screws using chain. The problem is, I don't know how to bolt into hollow resin walls. Maybe make a slit and put a lumber inside the wall, then drill thru. Any suggestions?

[@projectORnaught]

The main reason I went with the anchoring method I show in the video (ground anchors with cable that goes through the main roof channel of the shed) is because these resin sheds just aren't all that sturdy. Anchoring only the walls has the potential to allow the roof to fly off in a high wind event, at least that's what I suspect given how poorly connected the walls are to the roof. Plus the foundation for my shed (treated wooden deck on pavers) is not even anchored to the ground, so anchoring the way I did gives me a little more peace of mind that very few pieces of the shed will fly away in high winds. Good luck with your shed!

[@michaelw6554]

@@projectORnaught I'd love to see more closely how you ran the cable through the roof channel. Is there just one cable, or did you put one near the front and one near the back? Thanks.

[@projectORnaught]

@@michaelw6554 This shed has a single channel in the middle of the roof made from steel (one of the few metal pieces on the whole shed), so that's what the cable runs through. It's a single cable that goes from the right side over to the left, loops through a ground anchor, then runs back to the original ground anchor. I used an adjustable turnbuckle to tighten the whole thing. You can see the turnbuckle area around the 29 second mark in the video.

[@robnraa1]

👍👍👍👍

[@aavmesh]

I think it is a dumb question, but I am asking. May I know which/what type drill bit you used to drill this plastic shed? I like to drill without making any crack. Thank you!

[@projectORnaught]

Definitely not dumb. I actually just drove the screws directly through the plastic and it seemed to work fine. No cracks or any other problems, and the screws are all still water-tight (after over 2 years).

[@mickyjb2003]

Perhaps you should have bought a Ketter shed.😂👍

[@blackbear9326]

Why buy the shed when you didn’t like it?

[@projectORnaught]

It's not that I didn't like the shed, I just didn't think it would be sturdy enough to withstand normal use.

[@PPC-oo2dm]

Some places require pre-built sheds that have plans registered with the state and approved. These can cost $5k +. Or you can get your own engineered and approved and cost just as much when done. Or you can spend $600 to $1000 and maybe couple hundred more to reinforce and don't have to put up with the BS and get something strong enough to hold lawnmower and lawn tools.

[@rntwins1]

I’ve had this shed for a month and so disappointed for what I paid. This is great but just more money poured into it. My handles are already rusting.

[@robslater840]

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[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

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[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

We used 81 cent menards brackets…

[@bazb2591]

Worst sheds on the planet. Biggest mistake ever buying a plastic Keter shed. Cheap crap, squint, can’t mount anything on it substantial. Gonna have to get myself a timber shed again soon

[@The3924]

That's not true I have the same shed and it's not rickety and it's not unstable. I built mine on a level foundation and also a level frame if you build it right you wouldn't have these issues I have the same shed. I'm just not trying to criticize the guy or be self righteous but people don't put up stuff right and then they complain about the product. And then what happens is you get others who don't understand How things are supposed to be constructed I've been in the construction business for years. I'm an engineer it doesn't make me God but it sure doesn't make me foolish either. Just don't like it when people don't know what they're doing and they blame the product

[@projectORnaught]

By no means should this video be construed as "this product is terrible", far from it. I don't blame a popsicle stick for not being as strong as a 2x4, it's just inherent to the material. Similarly, this particular 7x7 resin shed shouldn't be blamed for not being as structurally capable as a stick-built shed. The shed in and of itself is fine, I just didn't feel it would hold up to the abuse that I and less delicate members of my family would inflict on it. I definitely wouldn't expect it to withstand the weight of hanging multiple mountain bikes and other things on the wall without some sort of deformation (deformation being the thing plastic is very good at). I simply thought others would like to see how I improved upon an already good, but structurally lacking (for my intended purposes), shed. Also, FYI, the shed was built on a level foundation and according to all supplied instructions (don't let my shoddy camera-work fool you).

[@yukonjack.]

@@projectORnaught You BOTH made valid points.✌️

[@Gfysimpletons]

Mine is perfect except for the, right side, roof where the sun hits it…..warped and started leaking at the cheap plastic rivet points…… I used galvanized sheet metal, painted, as a replacement….so far so good😀

[@Think-dont-believe]

The3924 you say exact but items can vary year to year and warehouse to warehouse.. Also humidity and heat make a big difference on plastic

[@christopherpushee4509]

This video is very helpful. Just got one very used from someones curbside trash. Definitely going to do the frame and door supports as you did.

[@knucklbustr9253]

BS. Either you had help or a spreader bar you could not screw in the 2x4 from inside. Edited video.

[@projectORnaught]

Since you're so observant, I'm sure you noticed the pocket holes at the bottom of each vertical 2x4 (timestamp 1:19). I'm sure you thought about this after posting your comment, and that maybe those verticals could be attached to the floor first, then the horizontal members screwed into those by more pocket hole attachments (timestamp 1:23). Then once the whole frame is assembled inside the shed, the screws can be easily driven in from outside the shed, all without the help of another person or special equipment. But Im sure you thought about all this right after posting your positive, insightful comment.

[@olsculcul]

That bird is annoying.

[@davidsr5465]

U put screws in the plastic u kidding me.

[@projectORnaught]

I kid you not. Notice the rubber washers used to ensure no leaks. Over a year of weather and no leaks to this day.