Duramax

The landscape across the Southwestern United States is often a very dry environment, where sweltering temperatures of 120 degrees are not entirely uncommon during the summer months, and the sun's ability to fade plant leaves, fabrics, and even cars is a reality. The depiction of the bright, yellow sun, beating down on a saguaro cactus, or over a murky blue body of water, is not an inaccurate one. Drive out to any desert area, or coast along the beach, and you will discover the sun is an active force. 

DuraMax is a California based company very much aware of the power the sun holds over the Southwest United States, and they have developed a vinyl material capable of holding up against such weather. Founded in 1983, DuraMax first "saw a huge deficiency in how consumers were being serviced in the western U.S." The two major complaints this company has sought to address include high operating and shipping costs that consumers in this area of the United States faced, as well as the ineffective material composition for the heat and sun that affects this area.  By reducing shipping costs because of location, DuraMax first made their products more financially accessible to the consumer. Then, by 1987, the proprietary DuraResin vinyl was designed for the heat of the Southwest. This particular company's vinyl has UV inhibitors and modifiers, as well as over twelve parts per hundred titanium dioxide which acts as a "sunscreen."

Recognizing that their customer base may extend beyond a certain geographical region, DuraMax also tests all its products against high winds of up to 115 MPH, heavy snow loads of 20 pounds per square foot, and for fire resistance. The wall columns are reinforced with steel, to ensure you can easily mount any shelves, tools or other hanging items, without causing damage or loss of strength to the structure. This is one of the highest quality vinyl sheds available on the market, and offers a level of durability unparalleled by other companies and material. In trying to find a solution for one region, DuraMax has successfully created a product great for many geographic regions; whether or not you live in an area with intense sunshine and heat, you can be sure you are investing in a fantastic product.

Speaking in terms of both usability and aesthetics, DuraMax has designed their sheds to have optional extra-wide doors, internal shelving, adjustable shelf kits, skylight kits, door handles with padlock eyes, and window features. Some of the sheds are set up for ventilation, which can diversify what objects you store. And because of the special thickness of vinyl for sheds, there are certain insulator properties that are achieved by this material. And the vinyl is readily cleaned, so you can keep a neat exterior surface and a clean interior. This is also an exciting feature for those seeking sustainable products, as this vinyl, because of its construction, is considered eco-friendly; harsh chemicals that can damage the earth are not required to keep the vinyl clean or protected from the elements. It is not recommended that paint be used on these sheds, and while this may limit your color options, these vinyl sheds do come in a range of neutral hues that are compatible with a large array of backyard design. And for a more dynamic design, the Premier Series provides doors and a roof accented by brown, which contrasts elegantly with the neutral vinyl panels. Many reviewers are immensely satisfied with the appearance of their DuraMax sheds, and find that they are very well designed and crafted.

Once assembled, you will not have to worry about future resealing, re-staining, or re-painting. Most of the sheds are assembled in just a few hours with the aid of two or three people; they arrive standard with instructions and pre-aligned drill holes and numbering. Generally, only the most basic tools such as a measuring tape, Phillips head screw driver, hammer, pliers and ladder are needed, so this is a shed readily available to people of all construction aptitudes.

Not only are these sheds affordable, but the high quality and durability of materials ensure that any future maintenance is kept to a minimum; so your ongoing costs are kept low. Furthermore, the shed itself will last for an extended period of time, and so your investment is a long term one; DuraMax is so sure of their products they offer lifetime warranties.

You can extend your trust in this company beyond their guarantees, as they are also very eco-conscious. DuraMax seeks to reduce the carbon footprint, and they seek to "help... you beautify your environment without sacrificing the environment." Previously mentioned is the fact that a nearly maintenance-free shed allows you to avoid the use of chemicals and other toxic cleaners. And generally speaking, their vinyl products, including their diverse line of storage sheds, are durable, and so do not require continuous replacement--this means that fewer materials and resources are used, produced, and thrown out. Their products are free of paint, formaldehyde, lead and VOCs, so whether during production, or simply sitting in your yard, the sheds are not leaking harmful emissions and wastes into the environment. In fact, the U.S. Green Building Council has declared that polyvinyl has a more positive impact on the environment than any other alternative material!