How to Disassemble Plastic Shed

Installing plastic sheds in the yard is the cheapest and quickest way to keep the tools safe. Luckily, plastic shed kits come with all the required items, including shelves.

However, the main challenge is disassembling plastic sheds because most dealers deliver and install them for their customers. But worry not. I will walk you through how to disassemble plastic shed.

If you need to move your shed or replace it, don’t be tempted to take a hammer or a mallet. Instead, pick your cordless screwdriver, then wait as I direct you on how to carry out the project like a pro.

Note that the project requires a lot of planning. The structure may seem small, but the task may require a few hours. So, also find a helper who will assist you in sorting the parts and arranging them after disassembling.

Needless to say, this DIY task is the best for the weekend afternoon. It doesn’t have to cost you much to pay a professional. Dealing with plastic is as easy as pie.

How to Disassemble Plastic Shed

What you need;

1. Cordless screwdriver

2. Construction helmets

3. Gloves

4. Dust mask

5. Step ladder

6. Garden hose

Remember to get some items like gloves and masks in pairs because you will have a helper.

When disassembling, know that the plastic panels are fragile. After long exposure to the sun, they degrade and turn brittle.

So, it’s wise to handle them with care, especially when you take out some frames from the sides. This is the time your helper will come in handy.

Well, let’s dive in and learn the task;

Step 1: Take all Items out of the Shed

Take out all the tools stored in the shed and transfer them to a safe location. You can store them inside if you have an existing shed to avoid weather.

Step 2: Clean the Shed

Due to a long exposure time, the shed may have dust and grime that covers the screws and caps. Ideally, connect the garden hose to the tap and spray it with medium pressure water.

Afterward, use a soft rug to scrub from top to bottom, interior, and exterior, using a step ladder. If the shed is so dusty, you can opt to vacuum before spraying the water.

Afterward, rinse and leave the doors open for it to dry. It can take about an hour.

See also: How do I clean the inside of my wooden shed?

Step 3: Disassemble the roof

Start by removing the caps at the edges of the ridge bars on the rafters. Have a separate place to keep each part and its screws. You can go further and indicate with a marker.

Secondly, move to the corner caps and later remove the gutters. Remember, all these parts are secured with screws.

The gutters prevent the roofing plastic panels from sliding off the roof frames. So, once you remove the gutters, it will be easier to slide the panels from the frames.

Finally, disconnect all the roofing frames and the corner plates and pack them in one place.

How to move a shed

Step 4: Remove the Doors and the Windows

After the roof, move to the door and the windows. Most plastic sheds have double swinging doors and windows on various sides.

Start by removing the screws securing both door hinges to the shed’s side frame. Then, lay the doors on a flat surface and remove the hinges and the locking mechanisms.

Later, separate the door plastic panels from the frames and pack them in one place. Then, proceed to the windows.

Usually, plastic shed windows are made of a transparent heavy-duty material with frames. On the side panel, there is rubber insulation.

Start by removing the window and then the rubber insulation. The insulation is not secured with screws. You have to ply it out using a screwdriver.

Afterward, pack the windows together with doors or separate them.

How to get rid of mice in shed naturally

Step 5: Remove the wall panels

The wall panels are secured on the side and central frames. There is a strong frame on the upper part that the roofing rafters sit on.

As such, you should start by removing these top frames to give space for sliding the side panels. You can pack the whole frame in one place and remember to store the screws and the plates in a safe area.

After removing the top frame, it’s easier to slide out the side panels from the frames. Your helper should be keen because the other panels may swing and break after sliding the first panel.

Slide-out all the panels and pack them in one place.

Step 6: Disconnect the vertical side frames

The side frames are secured at the bottom with metal plates. This is to make the bottom of the shed stable enough to support other parts.

Move around the structure and remove each plate’s screws and the frames. Later, pack them in one place and label them as you labeled the other parts.

See also: How can I make my shed more stable for moving?

Step 7: Remove the Floor Panels

The floor panels lie on the surface. So they may be worn out or stained. They can also have mold due to moisture.

Ideally, raise and lay them on a flat surface upside down to clean. Pick a hose and rinse them with high-pressure water.

If the stains are stubborn, scrub them with dishwashing soap and a soft brush until they subside.

See also: What kills mold in an outdoor shed

However, if the floor is severely damaged, you can dispose of it.

See also: Self build shed kits

FAQs About How to Disassemble Plastic Shed