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 2.9. The Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 leads on features and construction. The Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed costs $62.28 less ($1,103.10 vs $1,165.38).
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Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed
#18 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 7 ft of resin for $1,112.31 ($22.70 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,103.10$1,103.10
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 for features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving vs floor included, vents) and construction (steel-reinforced resin vs resin panels, 15 lb per sq ft roof load).
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 | Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 20 $23.78 per sq ft ($1,165.38) | 22 $22.51 per sq ft ($1,103.10) |
| Size 15% | 51 49 sq ft of floor | 51 49 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 85 steel-reinforced resin | 66 resin panels, 15 lb per sq ft roof load |
| Features 20% | 100 floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving | 55 floor included, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 | Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 7 ft | 7 x 7 ft |
| Floor area | 49 sq ft | 49 sq ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Resin |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Resin panels |
| Floor | Included | Included |
| Snow or roof load | - | 15 lb per sq ft |
| Doors and features | ||
| Windows or skylights | Yes | - |
| Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Shelving | Yes | - |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | - |