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First Added - August 4 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 0 Data Points Updated - 37 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: 18742
Size: 4' x 2'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 81
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Our verdict on the Lotus 5’X3′ Metal Storage Cushion Box
The Lotus 5’X3′ Metal Storage Cushion Box is treated using a galvanised process [1].
Base material: steel [2]
Our experts say this has 1 stand out feature. A stand out feature is something found on over 70% of the top 10% of products in a particular category or is an exceptionally good feature as rated by our panel of experts.
1. A galvanised treatment like the one used on this garden storage is one our experts are happy to say is one of the best around.
Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this garden storage fairs across the market.
Treatment
Outstanding, our experts say most of the treatment options used are among the best.
The galvanised treatment process used here is the best type of treatment out of 2 [3] types we’ve identified on same-size garden storage that you’ll see getting used on 14% [4] (137 of 965) of all garden storage analysed, as well as being used on 36% [5] (35 of 96) of the top 10% of garden storage. Even though the Expert Score of this particular garden storage is 1 point below that of the average galvanised treated 4′ x 2’s (they have an average Expert Score of 88), with it being on 36% of the top 10%, its use here is a reassuring sign of quality. You’ll also find the galvanised treatment showing up on 19% of 4′ x 2′ garden storage (20 in total [6]).
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Cladding
The steel cladding(walls) used here is an about average form of construction for garden storage walls out of the 2 types [7] we’ve identified on same-size garden storage, that you’ll also see getting used on 26% (253 of 965) of all garden storage analysed [8], as well as being used on 36% (35 of 96) of the top 10% of garden storage [9]. You’ll also find the steel cladding showing up on 27% of 4′ x 2′ garden storage (29 in total) [10], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 2′ garden storage (84), the Lotus 5’X3′ Metal Storage Cushion Box is just above the average with an Expert Score of 87.
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Height
The height of this garden storage is 2260mm (7′) which is 143% more than the average 4′ x 2′ garden storage, giving you 1,330.0mm (4′) extra height.
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Doors
The door height is 1,200.00mm (4′) tall, which after analysing all 4′ x 2′ garden storage, matches the average exactly.
The door width is 1,710.00mm (6′) wide, which when compared to all other 4′ x 2′ garden storage is exactly average.
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We found 20 4′ x 2′ garden storage with comparable specifications. The Lotus 5’X3′ Metal Storage Cushion Box has an Expert Score that is 2% lower than average and is £131 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring garden storage out of the 20 with comparable specifications the following might be of interest.
Best value – If you are looking for something comparable that costs less, then you could save £863 with this vidaXL Garden Storage Box Anthracite 129x67x65 cm Anthracite. It is priced at £86, this is 1004% less than this and has an Expert Score of 90, 2 points higher than the Lotus 5’X3′ Metal Storage Cushion Box.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 97 vs 87 for this product, the 4×2 Biohort StoreMAX 120 Metal Box is the best 4′ x 2′ garden storage with comparable specifications, and is priced at £1,279, that’s £330 more than the Lotus 5’X3′ Metal Storage Cushion Box.
High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a garden storage with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 garden storage that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
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4×2 Shire Wooden Garden Storage Unit
Coastal Consideration – If you live in a particularly wet or harsher environment such as by the coast then you might want to consider something with a more robust pressure treatment or something made from metal or plastic, both materials that are particularly suited to such harsh environments. We’ve found at least 3 garden storage that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
3’7 x 1’8 Forest Wooden Shiplap Apex Midi Wooden Garden Storage Outdoor Patio Storage
4×2 Biohort StoreMAX 120 Metal Box
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Public-Facing – Extra security measures might be more of a concern if you’re placing your building in an area that is more public-facing than a garden. Features such as security windows or even having no windows at all, and the ability to lock all opening doors are usually much more important when you have something that is more public-facing. We found at least 3 garden storage that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
3’7 x 1’8 Forest Wooden Shiplap Apex Midi Wooden Garden Storage Outdoor Patio Storage
4×2 Biohort StoreMAX 120 Metal Box
4×2 Trimetals Sentinel Metal Garden Storage Unit
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Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 2 contained information that we were able to use to compile the data used on this page.
The following merchants were checked on the 06 August, 2022 to see if they stocked this product.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found 41 matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found 40 matches.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found no matches.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found no matches.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found no matches.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found no matches.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found no matches.
Shedstore – 1373 products checked, found no matches.
Tiger Sheds – 635 products checked, found no matches.
1. Galvanised: Galvanising steel or Zinc Galvanised steel as it is sometimes called refers to the process where steel is immersed into molten zinc. This is where a series of zinc-iron alloy forms a series layers via a metallurgical reaction between the iron and zinc, providing a robust coating which is an integral part of the steel.
Galvanised steel is among the most corrosion resistant due to its sacrificial protection and self-repairing properties. According to the Galvanizers Association they say “Hot dip galvanising offers coverage both externally and internally within hollow sections, it self-repairs when damaged, sacrifices itself to protect the base metal, is environmentally sustainable, has good impact and abrasion-resistance and a maintenance-free life of 50 years or more. Galvanised steel is widely used in applications where corrosion protection is needed and can be identified by the crystallised pattern on the surface (often called a ‘spangle’).” ↩
2. Steel: Is the “world’s most important engineering and construction material” according to the World Steel Accosiation. When it comes to garden structure steel is often a very strong and durable metal, although if it is untreated then it is prone to rust and corrosion. Steel is an alloy of iron mixed with less than 2% carbon and 1% manganese and small amounts of silicon, phosphorus, sulphur and oxygen. When steel comes into contact with water and oxygen there is a chemical reaction and the steel begins to revert to its original form – iron oxide (that’s Rust to the layperson). Steel must be coated in a protective layer to stop this reaction, for most garden applications this consists of powder coating or the more stable and long lasting use of galvanising the steel first. ↩
3. Treatment types identified: galvanised, untreated ↩
4. Global treatment data sourced from: All galvanised garden storage ↩
5. Top treatment data sourced from: Top 96 galvanised garden storage ↩
6. 4′ x 2′ treatment data sourced from: 106 4′ x 2′ galvanised garden storage ↩
8. Global cladding data sourced from: All steel garden storage ↩
9. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 96 steel garden storage ↩
10. 4′ x 2′ cladding data sourced from: 106 4′ x 2′ steel garden storage ↩