Will this Costco Lifetime storage shed hold up to strong wind? Yes, find out how!

[@jeffmarx5657]

I just purchased a 7x7 resin shed and installed on a wood frame base. This is exactly what I "thought" I should do as far as anchoring the shed to the ground. Thanks for confirming my brainstorm. ;-)

[@mememachinemax7708]

Had to drop a like on this just for the decency to include your outcome of "Yes" in the title, then offering details in the video. Wasn't even looking for this kind of content. But you're like my KZbin hero for that one bro

[@diankelly6689]

If its anything like the one we bought from Lowes over a decade ago. It held up to hurricane Sandy. And it has a little warped roof from not being able to clear the snow from a blizzard before the snow turned to ice. And we couldn't get to it for a while and it still doesn't leak. We paid under 700 including nj sales tax. I have been offered 300 for it by a neighbor. I have decided to take it when I move out by the end of year. Wooden platform will have to be replaced in the future but the shed would cost more than 1000 for similar shed. It is worth every penny we paid. But it survived several hurricanes and blizzards. It's plastic!!!

[@petelinster7093]

I built an arrow shed and tied it down just like you did except I used trailer anchors. Your video it great. Thanks for sharing.

[@P46345]

Here in Kingman, Arizona the wind only blows twice a year, six months from the north and six months from the south.

[@shirleymalar304]

Thanks for showing how you did your tie-downs. I'm going to give that a try.

[@fatcapital88]

Very clever! Thanks for sharing!

[@williammusgraves6810]

One suggestion for you. I’m in the business of rigging and I was always told not to “ saddle a dead horse”. This means the clamp saddle should not be on the “dead” end of the cable. The cable looks like it has twisted and really can’t tell if it’s on the live side of cable or dead side. Just a suggestion. It’s not like you’re holding down 10 tons.

[@joyceosborne7224]

I'm thinking of using a shed of this type to replace my pumphouse, had not thought of the wind factor, thanks for the good idea.

[@llahsramavt4097]

I have the 8 x 12.5 shed. I like it a lot. My held up through hurricane Sandy with no issues.

[@kirkmcallister2150]

How did you secure it down? concrete or wood platform?

[@Luna-cf3op]

Thanks for the tip it answers a lot of questions just by viewing the whole setup on you video.

[@jose9899]

that is a great idea…. i will be doing this when i get mine 💯👍🏽

[@DavidDrummondTX]

Near Lubbock, TX. Mine held up to 75 mph severe thunderstorm winds with nothing more than came with the kit, with the floor screwed to the wood deck. Wasn't sure if it would but it surprised me.

[@allaboutroofing2]

It's those 100MHP gusts that happened every decade or so that get ya. Also if the door happens to be open, the whole shed can become a sail and take far less wind to up earth. I bet you could get away with bolts thru a plastic base for a long time until you didn't.

[@defendingthefaith.7889]

Let me guess. You actually have stuff inside of the shed? Lol. This shed could only blow away if it’s empty.

[@allaboutroofing2]

@@defendingthefaith.7889 the only way the walls are secured to the floor is a plastic groove. Let me guess, you have never actually build one of these? The base usually stays put btw when these do blow away, so the contents would matter very little.

[@DavidDrummondTX]

@@defendingthefaith.7889 A few things. Nothing holding it up. Like a lawn mower, some hoes and rakes etc.

[@carlb1703]

I know from personal experience that if you do not do anything but screw the floor to the wood deck, it will blow away in an 87 mph wind from Hurricane Zeta.

[@GTRubber]

7 x 7 bolted to concrete foundation. Southern Idaho thunderstorms and winter snow storms. No issues in 3 years. Door closure issue mentioned in another reply are due to a problem with foundation level.

[@JessicaRodriguez-rx3ld]

Just got ours thank you very much we have a brick base so was thinking how to properly anchor it have not even started assembly cause it seems impossible task 😎 Thanks for video

[@csimet]

I'm blown away (pun intended)... that my local town allows these to be put up with no ground anchors. They are tossed around like playing cards in even the weakest storms. I placed a 2x4 sill around the entire interior parameter and over the shed resin base with concrete anchors to the 24x24x2" (100 lbs each) pavers I had, screwing the shed sides to it as well. I then built internal 2x3 walls the sides are screwed to in the corners and top... not only to hold it, but provide internal storage shelves. It is not going anywhere in our Buffalo weather.

[@defendingthefaith.7889]

You shed sits just like mine does here in Texas. Stockade fencing around it. That’s cut the wind down a lot.

[@guccifitmerite]

Thanks for the tip, I’m forwarding your video to my spouse :) great looking shed ya got!

[@brytonbeesley2818]

Thank you, Scott, for the helpful video! Can you comment on the type and size of drill bit you used to make the hole in the rebar? I'm going to try what you did on a shed and have found most the parts I need except for the bit.

[@DonWon4725]

My friend installed one these sheds couple years, five days after installation Ontario suffered huge storm the reported wind speed around 90 kms/hr. After my friend arrived home from vacation he saw the foundation to his shed first thought which came to mind someone stole his shed inside someone mentioned his shed was discovered few kilometers away destroyed in another persons backyard. The moral to this story everyone ensure the shed is properly secured to the foundation thankfully no body was hurt just egos and his home insurance covered his flying shed.

[@allaboutroofing2]

How did they know it was his shed? Did it have his name on it?

[@omar-mz7qy]

Very helpful, thanks!!!

[@davidcudlip6587]

Some one should give you a Laurel.... and Hardy handshake for coming up with that idea.

[@RickshawMunky]

Excellent will factor this in before building ours. Thanks

[@ryuukurasame7293]

interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out backyard storage sheds plans try *WoodBlueprints. Com* Ive heard some decent things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.

[@gangshan]

Thank you

[@bluesky1960]

I hope you may show us the one before building the floor. I have no idea what the floor looks like and how to ensure it is to attach to the ground. Thanks!

[@grahamallen1970]

Thanks for vid and steel rope idea!I will be using it in a upcoming build. Bloody brill idea... Question! The steel rope holds the steel truss and holds walls down ....how secure is the roof pannel to roof truss and walls? Do you need a strap over the roof for extreen winds? Regards Graham

[@inigomontoya68]

would not have gone for a wooden floor frame myself - unless Im missing something thats going to slowly rot away & need replacing in a few years time

[@nobodynobody1235]

how is this holding up to rain? Any leak at all, i am sure there are small gaps with this type of plastic resin shed, on the roof and on the edge where wall meets the floor.

[@captainmarvel9610]

Very helpfull thanks. Do you think this would work on the cheap metal sheads from Lowe's? I don't have a costo

[@hjordan5113]

Thanks Scott , but did you saddle a dead horse, because the saddle appears in the dead end of the cable rather than the live end? My husband pointed this out. Great video. Explains a lot.

[@ScottsGarage17]

Thanks. Others have said the same. I've learned my lesson - next time.

[@cavbusiness4]

AWESOME !

[@timchandler4427]

I'm buying 1 today they are 77 percent off 99 bucks.im going to use it for an entry way to my camper

[@mianyc3873]

Please can you recommend a lock from the inside not the outside one .

[@alexquiton7279]

What size and how much is the shed? Thanks

[@gangshan]

How about gravel flat ground? Onstead of cement.

[@Ryetronics]

Scott, this is a great idea! Can you comment on the best way to attach hooks to the wall of this shed to hang cables and rakes/shovels? I'm not too handy and the Lifetime website charges an arm & a leg for this.

[@FireMartyVa]

Deemw pretty simple. I am looking at this solution. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKWYeHSOnb55e68

[@allaboutroofing2]

I've found that one of those Rubbermaid plastic stands that fit right in a corner works better for rakes and shovels. They hold about a dozen tools or so in a small foot print and you aren't putting extra weight on plastic walls. These sheds are like those old metal ones that they last fine unless they get warped or out of true. I'd keep the weight off the walls and upper supports both.

[@efrain25457]

If I’m putting it on a concrete do I need a frame on the floor first ?…

[@PaulByrge]

Yeah but you have a fence and houses blocking over half the bottom part of the shed now I won’t pick this video apart putting steel cable to anchor it down agree I would’ve done that from the beginning but my thing is even anchored down since this thing clips an screw together no wood no nails just plastic even anchored down will this thing hold up to winds without uncoupling the plastic pieces etc.

[@brianball2963]

This video is a little bit misleading, as I was expecting to see how this shed can cope in high winds without any modifications.

[@mapex311]

Yeah and there's also the existing fence to block more wind. How close are the neighbors' houses and will those houses further block any wind? I want to see this shed in an open field against strong wind and no mods.

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

It won't. Unfortunately they are flimsy even tho they cost 1k

[@PaulByrge]

@@jamesadamgleason9471yeah I feel like for 1k you could build one the same size no electricity same lay out etc. I feel like between getting free pallets buying supplies you have to free tin you find on Facebook etc. I feel like you could make a really nice shed

[@JakeTheKiteGuy]

Anyone have the cable length for this anchor setup? I have this exact shed and am waiting for a non windy day to put it up. So if I could get cable lengths that would be super helpful. If not I guess build it and drive like hell to the ha=dare store for cable LOL

[@ocean1233]

EXCELLENT 👍

[@sergiosandoval6907]

Mine isn’t anchored and just built and it doesn’t blow away

[@juanr.3314]

I’m looking to buy this shed , do you recommend?

[@kgeganjrify]

Those won't blow away. I had one it took a hit from our famous Minnesota Straight Line Winds.

[@tyleranez2990]

What do you defind to be heavy wind? Like 60mph?

[@mianyc3873]

Never had a problem even whit heavy rain or snow not one drop gets inside .

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

Mine went through hurricane Irma. I'm in Miami. I put duct tape around it and it held up fine

[@PeaceAndLove303]

Strong winds and those cables will cut through that plastic like gowing through butter 😂 also the plasic roof will dip.

[@jeromebegany1634]

Costco shed? Do you the model number?

[@wataboutya9310]

My HOA doesn't allow plastic sheds.

[@unclefester4626]

LOL at the cable.🤪 you didn't need it. I assembled mine by the instructions and have never had a problem. Plastic sheds are very awsome.

[@singinprofessor5260]

Can it be put on ground directly?

[@ghostbear8597]

Texas doesn’t have wind! Come to Louisiana and your first hurricane would be a wind test...

[@gulzeb]

...they both get gulf coast hurricanes...

[@nipzie]

Will it stand up to wind? Well, we'll never know for sure because I modded it so this video is a waste of time for anyone wondering how they stand up to wind as is.

[@mianyc3873]

Mine does but it’s different than the one n the video

[@thadlogan51]

These sheds are junk don't waste your money. The doors never shut properly. Wind can probably blow this down. I had mine less than three years and roof caved completely in during normal winter... not sturdy at all...

[@RickB1792]

Don't buy one of these!!! Trust me!

[@defendingthefaith.7889]

You put stuff in it. Problem solved.

[@peteywheatstraw9846]

I will try this if I'm going for a tacky look