13x20 Metal Shed with Double Doors vs 10' x 8' Metal Storage Shed with Window

The 13x20 shed is a garage-sized steel building for vehicles, mowers and bulk storage; the 10x8 is a backyard garden shed with a window and flower rack. The larger shed has a side entry door, four vents, gable roof and stated wind and snow ratings, and its steel panels and anchors suit a concrete slab or wood platform. The smaller shed is lighter, ships in two boxes and is easier to place on a patio or lawn, but it is unbranded, has no published load ratings and needs two people to assemble. Owners of large steel sheds report solid weather performance when anchored properly; owners of small metal sheds report panel flex and door alignment issues if the base is not level.

• Choose the 13x20 metal shed if you need to park a vehicle or store mowers, tools and gear under one roof, and you can pour a slab or build a wood platform.
• Choose the 10x8 metal shed if you want a compact, lockable garden shed with a window and flower rack for a backyard, patio or small yard.