How we pick
This page is the editorial policy for ShedSizer: what gets recommended, what does not, and what you can hold us to.
What we look at
- Size against the job. A shed is judged against what it has to hold. We measure the footprint of the equipment, add room to reach the back, and prefer a size that covers it, with door width checked as carefully as floor area.
- Stated specifications. Footprint, material and whether a floor is included are read from the listing title and description. When a listing does not state a footprint, we do not guess one.
- Material and construction. Steel, resin, vinyl and wood kits are compared on the cost per square foot of the material, and the weaknesses that go with each, such as anchoring needs for light kits.
- Owner feedback. We read published owner reviews for recurring problems such as panels that do not align, missing hardware and leaks, and let them count against a pick.
- Price tier. Picks are grouped by budget so you can see what each step up buys. A cheaper product is preferred when the more expensive one adds nothing for the job.
What we do not do
We do not build, assemble or test sheds, and we do not claim to. We do not accept payment for placement or rankings. We do not type prices into pages: products show a budget tier and each button leads to the live listing, where the price is the one that counts.
What "sponsored" and "affiliate" mean here
Product links to Amazon and to Grizzly Industrial are affiliate links, marked rel="sponsored", and we earn a commission if you buy through them. If a brand ever paid for coverage, the page would say so in plain words next to the content. A commission or a payment does not change a pick, a ranking or a "skip it" verdict.
How products are checked and kept current
Products and specifications come from Amazon listings. We periodically re-check that linked products are still available and replace any that are discontinued or out of stock. Code references such as the IRC permit exemption and ASCE 7 snow loads are labelled with their source. Listings change after we read them, and building rules are local, so every page tells you to confirm the details with the seller and your local building department.
Update policy and corrections
Each guide shows a "Last updated" date, and the date changes when a page changes in substance. If you find an error, a dead link or a spec that no longer matches, send it through the contact form and we will fix it on the page. The underlying method is on How we research, who runs the site is on About, and how the site earns money is on the affiliate disclosure.
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.
