For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 8 x 5 ft of resin for $968.21 ($24.21 per sq ft).
Amazon $968.21The Lifetime 8x5 Shed 6418 is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.1 to 2.6. The Lifetime 8x5 Shed 6418 leads on construction, value and features. The Sojag Denali 8x5 Steel Shed wins on warranty. The Lifetime 8x5 Shed 6418 costs $481.78 less ($968.21 vs $1,449.99).
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For buyers who want a budget steel shed: 8 x 5 ft of galvanized steel for $1,449.99 ($36.25 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,449.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lifetime 8x5 Shed 6418 for construction (steel-reinforced resin, 23 lb per sq ft roof load vs galvanized steel), value ($24.21 per sq ft ($968.21) vs $36.25 per sq ft ($1,449.99)) and features (floor included vs windows or skylights).
- Choose the Sojag Denali 8x5 Steel Shed for warranty (20-year warranty vs 10-year warranty).
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 8x5 Shed 6418 | Sojag Denali 8x5 Steel Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 19 $24.21 per sq ft ($968.21) | 4 $36.25 per sq ft ($1,449.99) |
| Size 15% | 43 40 sq ft of floor | 43 40 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 94 steel-reinforced resin, 23 lb per sq ft roof load | 50 galvanized steel |
| Features 20% | 35 floor included | 25 windows or skylights |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 100 20-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lifetime 8x5 Shed 6418 | Sojag Denali 8x5 Steel Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 8 x 5 ft | 8 x 5 ft |
| Floor area | 40 sq ft | 40 sq ft |
| Sidewall height | - | 72 in |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Galvanized steel |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Galvanized steel |
| Floor | Included | - |
| Snow or roof load | 23 lb per sq ft | - |
| Doors and features | ||
| Door width | 48 in | - |
| Door height | 72 in | - |
| Windows or skylights | - | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | 20 years |
