Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042
#2 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 7 ft of resin for $1,165.38 ($23.78 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,165.38$1,165.38
The Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 leads on features and size. The Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U costs $165.41 less ($999.97 vs $1,165.38).
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Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U
#7 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 4.5 ft of resin for $999.97 ($31.75 per sq ft).
Amazon $999.97$999.97
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 for features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving vs floor included, windows or skylights, shelving) and size (49 sq ft of floor vs 31.5 sq ft of floor).
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 | Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 | Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 20 $23.78 per sq ft ($1,165.38) | 15 $31.75 per sq ft, $6.06 per cu ft ($999.97) |
| Size 15% | 51 49 sq ft of floor | 32 31.5 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 85 steel-reinforced resin | 85 steel-reinforced resin |
| Features 20% | 100 floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, shelving |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 64 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 | Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 7 ft | 7 x 4.5 ft |
| Floor area | 49 sq ft | 31.5 sq ft |
| Capacity | - | 165 cu ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Resin |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Steel-reinforced resin |
| Floor | Included | Included |
| Doors and features | ||
| Windows or skylights | Yes | Yes |
| Vents | Yes | - |
| Shelving | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |