Lean to shed designs and how they work
A lean to shed has one roof slope that runs from a taller back wall down to a lower front, so rain drains away from the wall it sits against. The back wall is the high side, which leaves the door side lower and the footprint compact.
That shape suits a side of the house, a garage wall or a fence line where a peaked shed would waste space. It also keeps the roof simple, with no ridge to line up, so you only need to think about which direction the water will run.
Metal lean to shed sizes and measurements
Every metal lean to shed here comes in a nominal size of 4x7 ft, 4x9 ft, 4x12 ft or 6x8 ft. Listed widths run from 56.3 to 111 inches, depths from 47.6 to 106.3 inches and heights from 70 to 79.5 inches.
Measure the wall space and leave room in front for the doors to swing open before you choose.
Small lean to shed for bikes, tools and bins
A small lean to shed is a good fit for bikes, garden tools, trash bins and a few supplies. Listed depths on this page start at 47.6 inches, so the shallowest models tuck along a wall without taking over the yard.
Select models have lockable doors, and some add windows for light. Inside, hooks and a shelf along the back wall keep long-handled tools upright and leave the floor free for bins and a bike.
Lean to storage shed materials and care
A lean to storage shed on this page has a metal frame, and some are steel. Metal does not rot or attract termites, but steel needs its finish kept intact, so touch up scratches promptly to slow rust.
Set the shed on a level, firm, well-drained base, and keep the roof clear of leaves and debris so water runs off freely.
Specifications
- Sizes available
- 4x7 ft, 4x9 ft, 4x12 ft, 6x8 ft
- Width range
- 56.3 to 111 in
- Depth range
- 47.6 to 106.3 in
- Height range
- 70 to 79.5 in
- Materials available
- steel
- Colors available
- gray, black, white, green
- Features available
- wall mounted, lockable, with window
- Free shipping
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