I'm comparing pre-built sheds that are delivered and set-up and wonder
whether vinyl siding is a good idea for a garden shed that would be
storing lawn equipment and tools.

The vinyl sheds have a type of sheathing and are insulated, whereas the
aluminum sheds seem stronger but have no sheathing and are not
insulated.

Thanks.

"al" wrote in message
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I'm comparing pre-built sheds that are delivered and set-up and wonder
whether vinyl siding is a good idea for a garden shed that would be
storing lawn equipment and tools.

The vinyl sheds have a type of sheathing and are insulated, whereas the
aluminum sheds seem stronger but have no sheathing and are not
insulated.

Insulation is not needed on a shed unless you plan to heat it in the winter
or AC in the summer. Aluminum dings easily. I'd go with vinyl myself.

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"al" wrote in message
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I'm comparing pre-built sheds that are delivered and set-up and wonder
whether vinyl siding is a good idea for a garden shed that would be
storing lawn equipment and tools.

The vinyl sheds have a type of sheathing and are insulated, whereas the
aluminum sheds seem stronger but have no sheathing and are not
insulated.

Insulation is not needed on a shed unless you plan to heat it in the winter
or AC in the summer. Aluminum dings easily. I'd go with vinyl myself.

insulation minimizes the moisture cycle which causes stored stuff to
rust badly, vinyl is muc better

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insulation minimizes the moisture cycle which causes stored stuff to
rust badly, vinyl is muc better

The shed company's website says the insulation is "structural grade
thermo-ply" which sounds like a type of board insulation? Would this
also likely be the sheathing to which the siding is attached?

Thanks.

"al" wrote in message

The shed company's website says the insulation is "structural grade
thermo-ply" which sounds like a type of board insulation? Would this
also likely be the sheathing to which the siding is attached?

Sounds that way.

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wrote:

insulation minimizes the moisture cycle which causes stored stuff to
rust badly, vinyl is muc better

The shed company's website says the insulation is "structural grade
thermo-ply" which sounds like a type of board insulation? Would this
also likely be the sheathing to which the siding is attached?

Thanks.

The Thermo-ply is attached to the studs/framing. Then the siding is
installed over the Thermo-ply using nails that go through the Thermo-ply
and into the studs/framing.

I no not believe that it has much if any R/insulation value.

http://www.covalencecoatedproducts.c...thermoply.html

Mike wrote:

The Thermo-ply is attached to the studs/framing. Then the siding is
installed over the Thermo-ply using nails that go through the Thermo-ply
and into the studs/framing.

I no not believe that it has much if any R/insulation value.

http://www.covalencecoatedproducts.c...thermoply.html

The shed company website says "R-11". I don't know how significant a
rating that is though.

R 11 is pretty good!

Sams club sells these type of sheds! probably cant beat their price

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Mike wrote:

The Thermo-ply is attached to the studs/framing. Then the siding is
installed over the Thermo-ply using nails that go through the Thermo-ply
and into the studs/framing.

I no not believe that it has much if any R/insulation value.

http://www.covalencecoatedproducts.c...thermoply.html

The shed company website says "R-11". I don't know how significant a
rating that is though.



The faq at the Thermoply link you provided lists the R value for Thermoply at
0.2 to 3.5. That is much more reasonable for a product that is only 1/8" thick.
Even the 3.5 sounds dubious, they must be rating it like a radiant barrier.

--
Dennis

DT wrote:

The faq at the Thermoply link you provided lists the R value for Thermoply at
0.2 to 3.5. That is much more reasonable for a product that is only 1/8" thick.
Even the 3.5 sounds dubious, they must be rating it like a radiant barrier.

--
Dennis

Here's a link to the shed website showing their claim of R-11 under the
"wall framing system" section:

http://suncrestsheds.com/aboutus.html

In any case, I live in South Florida and this Thermoply doesn't sound
like it would provide much strength in hurricane force winds. Already
lost one shed to a hurricane last year and don't want to have to
replace another.

Thanks.

For Florida hurricanes you probably need a heavy concrete foundation
with rebar tying the block walls to the slab, with rebar thru the
blocks and the blocks filled with concrete, and a armored roof with
storm shutter as door. even then the building may not survive

disney builds their attraction buildngs with steel superstructure and
concrete walls

how many thousands do you want to spend on the shed?

On 11 Jun 2006 18:06:28 -0700, "al" wrote:


DT wrote:

The faq at the Thermoply link you provided lists the R value for Thermoply at
0.2 to 3.5. That is much more reasonable for a product that is only 1/8" thick.
Even the 3.5 sounds dubious, they must be rating it like a radiant barrier.

--
Dennis

Here's a link to the shed website showing their claim of R-11 under the
"wall framing system" section:

http://suncrestsheds.com/aboutus.html

In any case, I live in South Florida and this Thermoply doesn't sound
like it would provide much strength in hurricane force winds. Already
lost one shed to a hurricane last year and don't want to have to
replace another.

Thanks.

Nothing will hold up in a direct hurricane, except possibly a solid
concrete shed. However, you might consider building your own on a
concrete slab with 2x6 walls securely bolted to the slab. Then cover
it with barn steel sheets. Be sure all the corners have 1/2" pkywood
triangles well nailed for to the inside walls for strength, and use
hurricane straps on all roof pieces (available at lumber yards).