Metal Buildings

A VersaTube shed is the answer to nearly all of your storage problems! Ah, did you catch that “nearly”? Because the truth is, unless you’re finishing your shed with electricity, insulation, and climate control, there are some things that just shouldn’t be kept in it. Not to worry, the list isn’t too long, so you’ll still be able to get the maximum use out of your utility shed. Before you start packing it full, take a look at this.

Food

Even if we’re talking about canned goods or emergency bulk foods stored in tightly sealed containers, it’s a bad idea to keep any type of food in your utility shed. The extreme hot and cold temperature shifts that happen in an outside building can cause your canned goods to rust, which over time will lead to tiny holes that allow bacteria in. Even dry and dehydrated foods can be spoiled by the heat and humidity that can be found in your shed. Besides that, food of any type can attract pests to your shed. To be safe, food is always best stored indoors in climate controlled temperatures.

Papers, documents, and photos

Have you ever gone to put paper in your home printer and it’s a bit curled around the edges? That’s because paper likes to be stored in a cool, low humidity environment. Even in our temperature-controlled homes, it will warp over time. Imagine what near-freezing temperatures or extreme summer heat will do to your important documents! Humidity and condensation will ruin them in no time.

Paint, Stains, and Solvents

If you’re planning to finish painting the basement in a few weeks, sure, you can leave the paint in the shed with no problem. However, extreme heat, cold, and humidity can ruin paint, stains, and solvents faster than you think. If you reach for it months down the road, you could find a discolored, separated mess.

Musical Instruments

Both woodwind and brass instruments need temperature control. Woodwind instruments can actually crack, the wood can become soft, or the glue can be weakened. Over time, brass instruments can rust in an outdoor building.

Electronics

If you have an Apple smartphone, you may be familiar with that scary warning, “iPhone needs to cool down before you use it.” Electronics aren’t meant to handle extreme heat. To be safe, keep electronics stored inside your home or in climate-controlled storage.

Propane Tank

This one is a no, even if you do have climate control in your shed. A propane tank should only be kept outside in an open space.

Even after avoiding these 6 things, there’s still plenty of ways you can utilize your storage shed! Fill it with sports equipment and gardening tools, out of season decorations, plastic storage bins, and more. Ready to pick the perfect utility shed for your needs? Check out our models.