Small Cabin

If you really need one that stands up to the winds, why don't you build something more traditional out of wood? Neither of those look very sturdy...to me at least...Plus its probably cheaper....

My favorite though is one of those commercial ones you see everywhere around here with 4' plywood walls and a metal roof going up from there. 8x20. It was given to me also, in the way of someone's house remodel. I hacked it into chunks and trailered it to my property. The walls are open where the metal roof overhangs the sides over the 2x4 trusses and it has a small window at one end. Everything inside stayed remarkably dry this winter. I'd probably copy that design if I needed another, couldn't cost too much.

Spiker, Those sheds are real pieces of crap. Avoid that web site. It's a big rip off.

Did you have any of them ? Can you please elaborate!

looking for a storage shed that I can have as my small studio

There are a few of these metal sheds rotting away on my land (they are at least 35 years old). The roofs cave in and the steel totally rusts through.

I have been looking for storage/workshop space as well (you can find my previous post about Shipping Containers on this forum). I've also looked into "EZ-Frame" corner bracket-type systems, which you might look into. That allows you to build a shed with just 2x2's (or 4x4's ?) with straight cuts only using a chop saw, following their plans. That will lower costs dramatically, but I think the sizes are limited.

You could also try to find a used shipping container (see same previous post). I am still debating whether or not to buy a "new" shipping container (around $3500 delivered) or have a wooden one built (up to $6000).

I've owned all three types of sheds - vinyl, metal and my current wood. I have a metal shed at my cabin and it's been handed down about three times - its' OK, but pretty rough shape. I wouldn't buy one of those new. My old vinyl shed was pretty good. It lasted quite a few years and looked as good as it did when I bought it. If you get one of those, make sure it includes the floor - mine was extra and well worth it. That brings my to my current wooden shed at home. I bought it from a company that built it on site. It's very well built and I think it'll last a long time. It's your choice - pay less now and replace it later or spend more and it'll last a long time.

Also, the price shown is not the total cost.

What do you mean ? I called them up this morning, shipping is free ad no tax. I tried doing checkout and price was the same. Are there any other hidden costs I don't know about ? Please let me know.

You need to provide your own floor.

I set a trap. He took the bait.
Northrick baited him again.

SPAM

If the fact that I did my research that I need to assemble these sheds and provide my own floor is a spam - then you are "genius mastermind trap setter" (sarcasm). ))) I already wrote about this before and I not going to repeat myself. By the way (here comes the big secret) if this topic is not of interest to you, just don't read it.

Moomps which brand was your vinyl shed ? This is something I would be interested in. I am looking at Duramax Vinyl shed, they seems to have pretty good reviews. But I am open to others, I did not have vinyl shed before, so it is hard for me to judge.Also could you give me a name of the firm that build you wooden shed just for reference, and how much did it cost you ?

George, yer budget of $1500 could easily yield enough materials to get you dried in if…you build it yourself.
And if you cannot build it yourself, well, who’s gonna put those weeny metal or vinyl sheds together?

The vinyl one I had was a Duramax from Menards. As for the wooden one I have now, the price has gone up, but I checked and the 8x14 one I have is now about $2800 installed on your site. Mine came from the Shed Shop in St. Paul, MN. Great company - they use high quality wood and take care of everything. You just need to make sure you get any permits that might be required.

Building your own shed is always cheapest.

I have a duramax vinyl bought back in my suburban days. Its, wow. 8-10 years old now. Still looks like new. I did build a little pt 2x4/waterproof ply deck for it to sit on. Keeping it level. After the second move it wanted to sag. But I braced it and it eventually settled in.