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Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295
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Hi Folks,
One of our sheds was poleaxed during the winter by a large slab of ice falling from the roof.
We are thinking of buying one of those large plastic storage boxes to replace it.
It will be tucked out of the way so it doesn't need to be a thing of beauty ... but I would like it to be waterproof.
Has anyone got one of these ... and has it stayed dry?
Many thanks,
Bee x
Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders  

A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Yes and no is the answer. We bought one about 5 or 6 years ago to store a recliner chair and at first it was fine. Eventually however the plastic back started to buckle (it's south facing so gets hot) and doesn't align with the lid any more. I am assuming rainwater now gets in through the gap but can't check because we have lost the key to the lock! 
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Should have added that they may be better made these days, they were fairly new then.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295
    Thanks Lizzie .... it will be on a north wall ... so should be safe from the sun. 
    Shame about locking it and losing the key ... sort of thing I'd do rolleyes  
    Bee x
    Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders  

    A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
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