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Exploring the best outdoor storage sheds delivering a shield to combat prolonged
weather invasion, analyse Fusion’s 7½ x 7 ft masterpiece attributed to their wood
plastic composite sheds. Embodying the imperishability of resin through their
showcase of tradition.
maintenance hassles whilst a 7 x 7 footprint fits the plot to fulfil requirements, this
futuristic style’s sure to impress.
We too closed the door on the wooden variety due to ever-increasing deterioration
problems and stepped inside this modernistic resin world. A hasty hose-shower
revives appearances in rapid strides.
The 757 regards the midway point of the Fusion range, near to squaring 7½ feet
across by 7 ft deep.
3 sizes conclude this composite range, each model comprises identical 7.5 feet
widths, just their lengths vary. Commencing with the smallest 4 ft depth facility,
destined to enchant any patio leapfrogging to the capacious 9 ft length of the largest,
more substantial storehouse.
Manufacturer: Keter
Website: keter.com
Size: 7.5 ft x 7 ft
Alternatively the 757 can create the dream for a wonderful potting shed or an
exquisite mobility scooter station meanwhile with the added benefit of the decent
height, storing tall implements like long handled gardening tools and ladders
presents no problems.
And because it’s wood the walls cater for securing screws, freeing the floor area by
hanging tools up against the walls & incorporating shelving for light goods. Installing
a bank of free-standing shelves however takes storage options to a whole new level.
The windows can be placed on all sides including the back to suit location & daylight
surroundings. Decide prior to constructing, assembly’s pretty straightforward.
As the name suggests, a Fusion has taken place by forming a unique garden shed
creation. Amalgamating eco-friendly reusable polypropylene with wood results in a
beautiful rich traditional finish enhanced with the durability of weatherproof resin,
providing long-term protection against adverse weather.
The resin sheets come in flat-pack formation smoothing the way for a clear & plain
assembly method owing to their tongue & groove perimeter edge. Interlinking
adjacent panels with a sliding approach meanwhile interlocking with the base
encases Fusions from outside.
During assembly the composite panels wrap around a steel framework providing
stability to the overall structure meanwhile the longevity regarding dents
materialising and producing a demise in appearance is averted through the robust
dual-wall skin.
The polymer used for manufacture comprises polypropylene, molded and grey-slate
tinted into a classic 3D design purveying the characteristics of conventional roof-
tiling, crowning the shed off in true-to-life fashion.
Each roof sheet is manufactured into a dual-wall skin for robustness meanwhile
polypropylene safeguards against weather attack Constituting a durable
weatherproof makeup puts an end to future re-roofing repercussions, superseding
roofing felt’s inability to survive the weather-elements consequently leading to their
short term structural demise.
Step inside this 50 sq ft Fusion and you’re presented with ample room catering for
storing oceans of stuff. Increasing storage options towards the ceiling through the
incorporation of stand-alone shelving and voluminous stacking boxes regards a
favoured route. This is something we did, it’s surprising what a shed this footprint is
As a result of the wooden facade, it’s now possible to install hooks and shelves by
virtue of screwing into the walls. A nifty design feature enabling easy installation for
hanging gardening tools. Bear in mind though, shelving does have a weight limit to
what the walls can support.
Beefy wide brawny twin doors provide oceans of entry room into Fusions making the
process of carting storage in and out a non issue, the same situation presents
driving and wheeling in equipment owing to the ramp-shaped access threshold,
aiding the process.
A robust quality closure is presented here owing to the higher grade door hardware
as opposed to the fragile tendencies single skinned plastic sheds deliver,
furthermore the handle has a built-in padlock clasp for security.
Washing down with a standard hose fulfils our duty, many choose the pressure wash
method however just be careful not to spray through the vents. Alternatively a soft
scrub with detergent does the trick, maybe a now & again requirement if surrounded
by sap leaking trees.
We’ve picked up a great tip for any stubborn ingrained dirt that’s difficult to shift by
applying two cups of white vinegar into a warm soapy bucket, rub the marks away
followed by a quick hose down works wonders for us.
Fusions remove yearly upkeep duties associated with replacing roofs, re-coats of
wood-stain & preserves nor any of their related costs – Virtually Maintenance-Free.
More than 70% of Fusion sheds are manufactured from recyclable materials, the
composite mix includes residual wood fibers and recyclable thermoplastics.
Fusion sheds receive a great set of results through feedback if they are built on solid
level ground, this can’t be emphasised enough. Wood, concrete, paving or asphalt
suchlike tarmac raised slightly above ground level fulfils the perfect foundations with
priority making sure they’re level.
The doors align plumb due to the shed’s vertical stance resulting in their
correct opening and closing swing.
Level foundations ensure equilibrium regarding the roof weight applying equal
pressure on all sides of the shed preventing leaning stresses.
Solid foundations are imperative for the floor to survive continuous physical
forces.
All what’s left to do then regards anchoring to effectuate firm groundings to endure
the gales.
On average Fusion sheds take two people approximately 5 hours (give or take) to
construct. There’s an overwhelming amount of screws, an automatic screwdriver is
the most helpful aid however reduce the torque to prevent rounding the screws by
over-tightening.
Firstly, we installed a lot of off-site procedures like fitting the door hardware. Payed
special attention to reading through all the instructional assembly steps to thoroughly
understand the procedure and placed all the parts out in order to the construction
sequence represented in the instructions. Being organised really does quicken the
build.
The procedure of the build is demonstrated very well in this assembly video below.
Check it out, you’ll grasp the process straightaway.
The video shows the method of lining up the doors too which is highly beneficial.
Like anything, once shown you’re on your way to accomplishing a first class
assembly.
Escaping maintenance issues is high on the agenda presently, promoting the quality
plastic style to high acclaim however Keter stand alone with their Fusion range as
this is the first composite wood/resin design.
Shed Sizes: regards a linkage page comprising of all the low maintenance sheds
reviewed on this website. Starting with the smallest footprint working up the ranks.
Low-maintenance regards Fusions key bonus for anyone craving for a wooden
appearance stood in their garden, albeit resistant to decay whereupon a quick hose
down swiftly rejuvenates assembly day’s shine.
Weatherproof, durable & sturdy determines preserving storage to the highest degree
throughout the constantly changing weather conditions.
Many thanks,
Simon.
Sarah
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What a great post! Its look like a mini house you can situate it at your
desired place. Easy to setup and long lasting.
Its durable, strong, beautifully designed, easy to cleanup and has enough
space to store things. Very well done. I would highly recommend this
storage shed to all.
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Simon
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Restoring Fusion’s presentation after the grime has taken hold also
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huzefa
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hey there
This shed looks great…. just a question, what is this wood plastic? is it
durable?
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Simon
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Christina Piccoli
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Hi Simon! This is a gorgeous shed! It looks like it’s fairly easy to put
together too. Although, if were me and my husband doing it together, it
would probably take us 10 hours instead of 5 because we’d probably be
arguing about the best way to put it together the whole time! haha
I love all of the pictures you showed of it. It makes the creative juices in my
mind start to flow. I can picture using it in so many different ways.
– Christina
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Simon
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their tongue & groove formed edging eases assembly no end. If you
watch the video and pretend the lady and fella shown building
represent you and your husband, you’ll grasp the procedure straight
away – And they don’t argue, how funny’s that – ha!
Fusion’s exhibit the rich tones of wood with the backing of resin that
alleviates conservation headaches due to their immunity from rot,
the lazy person’s shed that only needs an occasional wash when
the grime becomes noticeable.
Parking bikes in our single garage has always been a struggle too,
their handle bars stick out too much for getting in & out of the car- A
storehouse in the back garden sidesteps this issue as well as
wheeling in dirty wet tyres on the floor at home, what a messy carry
on that creates during the wet seasons.
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Jasmere
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Jeez I genuinely had no idea there was there was that many different kinds
of sheds. This would definitely come in handy when I get the space for one
since this has everything anyone could need to know about them. I’m
curious though, how long does a plastic shed last?
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Simon
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I have no idea how long plastic lasts, it’s an open ended question as
far as garden sheds are concerned due to it’s make-up being
imperishable, impermeable and immune from decay deterioration. I
think over time they may lose their bloom and not look quite as
smart as the new entrants to the market however their advantage
relates to their easy-clean benefits along with not been confined to
annually conserving.
Yeah, there’s all sorts of sizes of quality resin sheds and if top-notch
security is you requisite there’s polyester coated steel sheds that
are heavy duty and ultra secure.
Happy choosing when the time comes Jasmere,
Simon.
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Crystal
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These sheds look very sturdy. Best I have seen so far. Just what I was
looking for.
We recently moved but there is no storage area here for our electric
lawnmowers and such. This looks like a perfect addition to our home. The
wood look will complement everything in my backyard perfectly.
Thanks for explaining this shed so thoroughly. Very keen eye on details.
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Simon
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Hi Crystal,
accumulate.
Glad you like the Fusion design Crystal. Shed sizes displays the
medley of competing weatherproof sheds reviewed to date. Hope
this helps decision making,
Simon.
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Warren
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These sheds look almost like an extension of the house as you can see the
quality in the construction, the clean lines and the obvious pride of
constructing the finished product.
Can you tell me what the estimated life is for one of these sheds compared
to the basic aluminum or pressboard sheds?
Thanks
Warren
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Simon
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Hi Warren,
There has been some very stylish resin sheds entering the market
An estimated life is something I tried to find out but just like a resin
wheelie trash bin their longevity is difficult to determine due to their
weatherproof facade composed to withstand weather attack and
provide long-term defense.
Lifetime are the only plastic sheds to my knowledge that have the
option to purchase an additional anchoring kit. Fusion sheds have
anchor placements embedded within the resin floor for anchor
screws to secure the shed down into the foundations. These have to
be purchased separately as their type depends on the foundation
material.
Wood or concrete are ideal foundations for a shed this size. Any
larger and I personally would be more swayed towards a concrete
base due to a larger shed holding more stock, increasing it’s ability
to survive heavy duty demanding pressures associated with
wheeling in weighty equipment and driving in on a sit-on-mower.
Hope this helps Warren. Thanks again and good luck choosing your
style of garden shed,
Simon.
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Andrew
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Simon
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Hi Andrew,
These are the reasons they are marketable, recently attracting a lot
of attention as their only maintenance issue regards a light hose-
down when the grime appears, this relates to a few minute job to
replenish the shine back to assembly day’s condition.
Simon.
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PatSID
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Well, there is certainly a lot to learn about garden sheds, but you explained
the differences, and the reasons why very well.
I am not a DYI person, but could learn as I am planning to get a little
house, and I am very, very fond of the HGTV renovation shows.
You gave very good examples of what happens to the different sheds as a
result of weather or wear and tear.
Good job.
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Simon
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Hi Pat,
The only real difference regards whether you are happy to spend
your time maintaining a garden shed when they start having
problems with weather attack. Standard wood sheds require yearly
upkeep work, re-varnishing, sorting rotting wood and re-roofing over
time whereas a resin style resists weather decay, only requiring a
hose-down when dirty to replenish the shine.
resin shed if you don’t fancy the DIY part. All what’s required prior to
constructing is solid level foundations for the shed to sit on.
Simon.
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Matt Janowski
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Simon,
Thanks for posting about this awesome shed. I have an older, plastic
version of the same thing and it’s on its way out.
I’ve been looking for something that has a better neighborhood appeal and
is still sturdy and hardy enough to stand up to these harsh northeast
winters.
My garage is packed and a shed like this one is definitely what I need. Not
having to worry about metal sheds rusting or wodden sheds rotting is of
high priority. Add to this it can withstand heavy snowloads and we’re in
business.
Awesome post and thanks for bringing this shed to my attention Simon!
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Simon
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Hi Matt,
Yeah, there’s some fine looking resin sheds hitting the market now,
many have overcome the old problem of that shiny plastic look and
as you say, neighborhood appeal is what’s on most people’s list
along with a shed that will stand up to the elements.
These Fusion sheds certainly have eye appeal, for those wanting a
traditional appearance however there’s a whole variation of quality
plastic sheds reviewed on this website that also may appeal. Here’s
all the sheds within their ranges reviewed on this website, tap the
shed image for the review:
https://qualityplasticsheds.com/quality-plastic-sh…
I too wanted to escape a wooden floor as our last one rotted away.
The trouble with metal sheds is that they seldom have floors built-in
suggesting you install a wooden floor but then you’re back to the
same old problem hence our move into the resin style.
Great to meet you matt and good luck with your decision,
Simon.
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Anh Nguyen
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Hey there,
This sounds like an amazing shed, I love how compact it is and easy to
setup, it can be a nice addition to our garden. I like how you also shared
the videos on how to put it up as well, I am no professional so that’s gonna
come in handy.
Cheers.
Anh
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Simon
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Hi Anh,
I placed the video in the post to provide visitors with a visual look of
how straightforward the process is to construct. Most of us are DIY
amateurs yet this provides the info of how simple assembly is.
Give yourself half a day but make sure you assemble on solid level
foundations. This is key for all plastic sheds, it will aid assembly and
the floor will serve you for the heavy duty purposes it’s designed
with.
Simon.
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Jeremy Hood
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I am so glad I came across this post I have been looking for a shed to put
in my backyard. My garage has been getting smaller each month since my
son has come along.
It seems like the wood composite is a great material for these sheds. The
757 looks like it doesn’t have as many parts as a cheap metal shed I
helped put together, it took more a lot more than 5 hours to put together!
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Simon
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Hi Jeremy,
It is amazing how much a garage can get loaded up with stuff you
hardly use yet must keep as it’s used now and again, like garden
tools and the likes. Building a shed provides the possibility for
clearing a load of room from the garage and making space you
forgot you had. Sounds like you’re gonna get organised here.
http://qualityplasticsheds.com/outdoor-resin-stora…
I have completed a review for each sized shed. Hope this helps and
thanks again,
Simon.
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Debra
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Years ago I purchased a solid wood shed that was so gorgeous when I
bought it, but several years later it deteriorated greatly due to water
damage that I couldn’t manage to keep up on. I think the proper thing may
have been to apply a new coat of protectant every year? Which of course I
don’t have the time to do. Now recently I bought a house with an old metal
shed. It was still in decent shape so I repainted it. But I don’t think it’ll hold
up much longer. After realizing from these past experiences that sheds
have to withstand weather unless you want to work on them constantly, I
think the one you’re recommending will be my next pick!
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Simon
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Hi Debra,
I have been in your shoes debra with my old wooden shed and they
do require frequent maintenance.
My cousin too has had the same issue when the felt of his roof
deteriorated over the winter, flooded the shed and he lost all his
equipment. We ended up getting a skip and dumping the lot as
everything inside was rusty and ruined. Not nice!
Some of the new metal sheds are vinyl coated to prevent rusting
nowadays but the problem is many do not come with a built-in floor
which is why the resin style are becoming ever so popular.
Metal sheds rust and wood sheds rot yet plastic sheds only require
a wash down when dirty.
Thanks again,
Simon.
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