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Vinyl is so
versatile it can be made to look like other
materials, from wood to stone to leather to
glass.
Today you can choose from a wide variety of
storage sheds made of wood, metal, vinyl, or
plastic. All of these types are popular and easy
to find. Vinyl storage sheds, however, offer
many advantages over the others. First, they are
generally less expensive, they are durable, they
are extremely resistant to moisture, and they
require little maintenance.
In the 1800s, researchers used a gas, vinyl
chloride, to create a solid, rigid material.
This material was more of a curiosity than
anything at the time. No one knew what to do
with it. But in 1926, Dr. Waldo Semon created a
rubber-like substance out of it, polyvinyl
chloride, or PVC. It was lightweight,
fire-resistant, and durable. During World War
II, vinyl was used to replace natural rubber,
which was in short supply. Later, it would be
used to make insulation for electrical wires,
waterproof fabrics, and PVC pipes, which don’t
rust like metal. Vinyl is so versatile it can be
made to look like other materials, from wood to
stone to leather to glass. It is also less
expensive than other materials. Because it's
manmade, the supply is nearly inexhaustible.
Now vinyl is used widely in the construction
industry. It is cheaper and performs better than
wood or metal in many applications. "Vinyl Is
Final" is a popular slogan in the siding
industry because it never needs to be replaced.
Sheds made from vinyl are also “final." They
never need painting, they don't rust or rot, and
they are waterproof. For decades, they look as
great as the day they were first bought.
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