LIFETIME · 8 x 20 ft · Resin (HDPE)
Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed: specs and what fits
Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed is an 8 x 20 ft (160 sq ft) resin shed, listed at $2,606.42, or $16.29 per sq ft, below the $18.18 median for resin kits we track. It can hold a lawn tractor and needs a 10 x 22 ft gravel pad of about 4.2 tons.
Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed specifications
| Brand | LIFETIME |
|---|---|
| Nominal footprint | 8 x 20 ft |
| Floor area | 160 sq ft |
| Material | Resin (HDPE) |
| Floor | not stated in listing; plan a floor kit or base |
| Listed price | $2,606.42 |
| Price per sq ft | $16.29 (median for resin: $18.18) |
| Features in listing | Lockable doors |
| Permit status (size only) | Depends on your town |
Figures come from the manufacturer's Amazon listing. Nominal sizes are usually measured at the roof line or outside the walls, so interior floor is a little smaller. Confirm door opening and interior height on the listing before buying for a mower or tall tools.
What fits in the Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed?
| Item (on its own) | How many fit |
|---|---|
| Lawn tractor | 3 |
| Push mower | 12+ |
| Adult bike | 8 |
| Wheelbarrow | 6 |
| 96 gal trash can | 12+ |
| Shelving unit | 12+ |
Counts assume items flat on the floor with a clear aisle from the door. Wall hooks for bikes and tools raise them a lot. Run your own list through the shed size calculator.
What else does it need?
- Base: 10 x 22 ft pad, 4.2 tons of stone at 4 in, or a 98-bag slab. Full foundation quantities for a 8x20.
- Anchors: about 8, corners plus the long walls. Anchor kits compared.
- Inside: shelving, a solar light and a proper lock. Shed shelving, solar shed lights.
Foundation and anchors for this shed
Prices change often; the button shows today's price on Amazon.
More LIFETIME sheds
- Lifetime 6418 Outdoor Storage Shed (5 x 8 ft, $970)
- Lifetime 7' x 7' Outdoor Storage Shed (7 x 7 ft, $1,178)
- Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed (7.5 x 8 ft, $1,179)
- Lifetime 8 x 10 Ft Outdoor Storage Shed (8 x 10 ft, $1,700)
- Lifetime Dual Entry Outdoor Storage Shed (8 x 10 ft, $1,812)
- Lifetime 6402 Outdoor Storage Shed (8 x 12.5 ft, $1,741)
- Lifetime 60138 Outdoor Storage Shed (8 x 15 ft, $2,391)
- Lifetime 15 ft x 8 ft Outdoor Storage Shed (8 x 15 ft, $2,182)
Similar-size kits from other brands
- Polar Aurora 10x16 Outdoor Storage Metal Shed (10 x 16 ft, $390)
- AMERLIFE 10x16x7 FT Outdoor Storage Shed (10 x 16 ft, $900)
- Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window (12 x 14 ft, $430)
- Aoxun 14x12 FT Outdoor Storage Shed with Lockable Double Doors (12 x 14 ft, $510)
- Arrow Classic Metal Shed (12 x 12 ft, $1,120)
- Polar Aurora 10X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window (10 x 14 ft, $400)
Frequently asked questions
What size foundation does the Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed need?
An 8 x 20 ft shed sits best on a pad 1 ft larger on every side: 10 x 22 ft. At 4 in of compacted crushed stone that is about 4.2 tons; a 4 in concrete slab under the footprint takes 98 bags of 80 lb mix. Whatever base you choose, it must be flat and level, because resin and steel kits rack out of square on uneven ground and the doors stop closing.
Does the Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed need a permit?
At 160 sq ft it is exempt only where the 200 sq ft IRC exemption is adopted unamended. The IRC exempts one-story storage sheds up to 200 sq ft, but many towns lower that to 120 or 100 sq ft, and setbacks, HOA rules and electrical work apply regardless. Check your local code before ordering.
Is $2,606.42 a good price for this shed?
It works out to $16.29 per sq ft. Across the 65 resin kits we track, the middle 80 percent run $12.00 to $29.93 per sq ft with a median of $18.18, so this listing is below the $18.18 median. Amazon prices move often, and the same model in another color can list for a different price, so compare the variants below.
This page is researched guidance, not professional engineering, legal or building-code advice. Sizes, loads and permit rules vary by product and by town: check your local code and the kit manufacturer's instructions before you build.