For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 7 ft of resin for $1,229.99 ($25.10 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,229.99The Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed leads on value and construction. The Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 wins on features. The Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 costs $64.61 less ($1,165.38 vs $1,229.99).
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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 $1,165.38Which should you buy?
- Choose the Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed for value ($25.10 per sq ft, $3.88 per cu ft ($1,229.99) vs $23.78 per sq ft ($1,165.38)) and construction (steel-reinforced resin, 40 lb per sq ft roof load vs steel-reinforced resin).
- Choose the Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 for features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving vs floor included, windows or skylights, vents).
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 | Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed | Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 30 $25.10 per sq ft, $3.88 per cu ft ($1,229.99) | 20 $23.78 per sq ft ($1,165.38) |
| Size 15% | 51 49 sq ft of floor | 51 49 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 100 steel-reinforced resin, 40 lb per sq ft roof load | 85 steel-reinforced resin |
| Features 20% | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, vents | 100 floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 64 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed | Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 7 ft | 7 x 7 ft |
| Floor area | 49 sq ft | 49 sq ft |
| Capacity | 317 cu ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Resin |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Steel-reinforced resin |
| Floor | Included | Included |
| Snow or roof load | 40 lb per sq ft | - |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | - |
| Door width | 60 in | - |
| Door height | 72 in | - |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | Yes |
| Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Shelving | - | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
