Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed
#5 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a light, rust-free shed: 6 x 8 ft of polycarbonate-panel for $709 ($14.77 per sq ft).
Amazon $709$709
The Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed leads on features, value and size. The Duramax SideMate Plus 4x8 Shed wins on construction. The Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed costs $90 less ($709 vs $799).
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Duramax SideMate Plus 4x8 Shed
#12 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a low-maintenance vinyl shed: 4 x 8 ft of vinyl for $799 ($24.97 per sq ft).
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed for features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents vs floor frame only, vents), value ($14.77 per sq ft ($709) vs $24.97 per sq ft, $5.18 per cu ft ($799)) and size (48 sq ft of floor vs 32 sq ft of floor).
- Choose the Duramax SideMate Plus 4x8 Shed for construction (vinyl over a steel frame vs polycarbonate on an aluminum frame).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every medium outdoor storage shed; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed | Duramax SideMate Plus 4x8 Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 38 $14.77 per sq ft ($709) | 23 $24.97 per sq ft, $5.18 per cu ft ($799) |
| Size 15% | 51 48 sq ft of floor | 33 32 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 65 polycarbonate on an aluminum frame | 80 vinyl over a steel frame |
| Features 20% | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, vents | 38 floor frame only, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 15-year warranty |
Specifications
| Palram Canopia Skylight 6x8 Shed | Duramax SideMate Plus 4x8 Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 6 x 8 ft | 4 x 8 ft |
| Floor area | 48 sq ft | 32 sq ft |
| Capacity | - | 154.3 cu ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polycarbonate | Vinyl |
| Construction | Polycarbonate on an aluminum frame | Vinyl over a steel frame |
| Floor | Included | Frame or kit only |
| Doors and features | ||
| Door width | - | 29.8 in |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | - |
| Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | - | 15 years |