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 3.0. The Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 leads on features and construction. The Suncast Vista 7x7 Shed costs $45.39 less ($1,119.99 vs $1,165.38).
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Suncast Vista 7x7 Shed
#17 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 7 ft of resin for $1,119.99 ($22.86 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,119.99$1,119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 for features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving vs windows or skylights, vents) and construction (steel-reinforced resin vs resin panels).
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 | Suncast Vista 7x7 Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 20 $23.78 per sq ft ($1,165.38) | 22 $22.86 per sq ft ($1,119.99) |
| Size 15% | 51 49 sq ft of floor | 51 49 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 85 steel-reinforced resin | 60 resin panels |
| Features 20% | 100 floor included, windows or skylights, vents, shelving | 45 windows or skylights, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 64 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lifetime 7x7 Shed 60042 | Suncast Vista 7x7 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 | - |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | - | Yes |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | Yes |
| Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Shelving | Yes | - |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |