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STORAGE SHED FAQ

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DuraMax Building Products Deliver Strong, Durable, and Low-Maintenance Products That are the Best Value for the Money

DuraMax Building Products is a world class manufacturer that specializes in building Strong, Durable, and Low-Maintenance outdoor products that include vinyl sheds, vinyl
garages, greenhouses, cabins, and vinyl fences.

DuraMax manufactures its outdoor products by combining rigid vinyl, the most durable outdoor material available today, and steel reinforcement for super strength. The
combination of these high-quality materials delivers low-maintenance products that are backed by a lifetime warranty which is as strong as the products themselves.

All DuraMax products have been tested for high winds, heavy snow loads, fire resistance and other adverse conditions. DuraMax products are well-designed and include
many features like extra-wide doors, shelving, windows, and much more.

If you are looking for outdoor products that can withstand the elements, provide superior value and attractiveness, then DuraMax is for you.

Most of Duramax sheds are manufactured in the U.A.E

The 4×8 can be used as a stand alone unit in the back yard if you want. However, the door only fits on one side and accordingly will open in different directions based on which side of your home you install the shed. Make sure you check the opening direction of the door before purchasing this unit.

The shed will not leak, but after installing the roof you will need to apply silicone along the running edges of the roof ridge caps and around the washers on the roof plugs. To avoid seepage around the bottom of the shed, apply silicone to the outside or inside of the “U” channel that runs along the bottom of the shed.

Windows are sold separately. The window lets light into the shed and when slid open provide air circulation.

You can fit at least 2 windows in most sheds. For every middle panel you can have 1 window. (windows do not fit on corner panels)

The window will fit all sheds. You need to install the window in a middle panel (not a corner panel). The panel is cut using a jig saw and the window is placed between the columns. Our windows are sliding windows.

Assembly varies depending on the size of the shed, whether you have a foundation and number of extensions. Here are some estimates for some of our basic sheds: The 10×8 takes two people 4-5 hours, the 5×3 takes 1 hour, the 4×8 takes 3-4 hours; and the 8×6 takes 2 people 3-4 hours. Your choice of foundation and the number of extensions you wish to add to the shed will add to this.

We have a 15 Year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. While the shed will not pit, corrode or yellow, the color may shift slightly based on the intensity of the sun in your area. All parts are covered by our warranty and any defects will be replaced promptly.

If you don’t have a concrete pad, a foundation is needed on which a plywood floor can be laid. We offer a galvanized steel foundation kit that elevates the shed off the ground about 2″. It provides a level structure on which the plywood floor can be laid. It’s a quicker and easier solution than building a wood foundation with 2x4s. (our instructions do show how to build a foundation from 2×4 wood)

Yes, you can build the shed on an existing concrete pad provided its level.

Yes, our 5′ yardsaver series comes with a complete floor that can sit on most surfaces including grass or soil.

You need a level flat surface on which you can build the shed. The floor can be a level concrete pad or you can build a floor with one of 2 options: 1) build a foundation with 2×4 wood and lay a plywood floor on top or 2) purchase our ready to go foundation kit and lay a plywood floor on top. (we do not supply the plywood floor with the foundation kit)

We do not recommend painting the shed. If you insist you should use paint made specifically for PVC. However, the paint will require future maintenance and eliminate the advantages of our durable and maintenance free vinyl.

You can tear down the shed and build again. You would need additional plugs, pins, and washers. Contact us at toll-free number 1-800-483-4674 to purchase these small parts.

No, we do not assemble the sheds…the customer will assemble the shed.

The sheds are delivered to the nearest shed dealer location. They can be delivered to your home but will carry a residential drop off charge.

Depending on the weight you want to place on the shelves, you can either place the shelves on screws mounted straight into the metal columns or for heavier loads you can build the shelves up from the floor of the shed.

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The sheds come in a neutral color that is best described as ivory or eggshell.

Vinyl is a durable material that will not rust, rot or dent and never needs painting. It lasts for years. Metal rusts and dents while wood needs repainting and will eventually rot. Vinyl requires no maintenance other an occasional wipe down.

The shed walls and roof panels are made from rigid PVC which is totally maintenance free. Additives are added to ensure the panels will not warp, bend, peel, crack or yellow under the sun. For strength the roof and wall panels are reinforced by galvanized, metal profiles.

The shed comes in 4 widths with extendable depths: 10′ wide Woodbridge comes as 10’x8′, 10’x10′, 10’x13’… 8′ wide Duramate comes as 8’x6′, 8’x8′.. 5′ wide Yardsaver comes as 5’x3′, 5’x5′, 5’x8’… 4′ wide Sidemate comes only in a 4’x8′