Lifetime 60079 15 ft. × 8 ft. Dual-Entry Outdoor Storage Shed – Desert Sand

Product Description

The Lifetime 60079 15 ft. × 8 ft. Dual-Entry Outdoor Storage Shed provides a large, weather-resistant outdoor storage solution for lawn equipment, bicycles, garden tools, seasonal items, recreational gear, and other household equipment.

With approximately 109.5 square feet of usable interior floor space and 724.9 cubic feet of total storage capacity, the 60079 gives homeowners significantly more usable space than a compact garden shed while maintaining a relatively manageable 15-by-8-foot footprint.

The shed is built around Lifetime’s Double Wall System (DWS) using high-density polyethylene panels reinforced with steel supports. This construction provides the low-maintenance characteristics of polyethylene while using internal steel reinforcement to strengthen the walls and overall structure.

Its exterior uses Lifetime’s Desert Sand finish, a tan/beige color, paired with darker contrasting roof and door components. The UV-protected material is designed to resist fading and cracking and does not require routine exterior painting.

A major advantage of model 60079 is its dual-entry configuration. The additional access point makes it easier to organize equipment without having to move everything through a single doorway. This is particularly useful when the shed is used for lawn equipment, bicycles, tools, or frequently accessed seasonal items. Lifetime’s own product references and customer documentation identify model 60079 as a dual-entry/side-entry shed.

The main door opening measures approximately 4.6 ft. wide × 6.2 ft. high, providing a large opening for moving bulky outdoor equipment into and out of the structure.

The steel-reinforced polyethylene doors use full-length galvanized-steel hinge pins, high-impact handles, and a metal latching system. An exterior padlock loop provides the ability to secure the shed with a compatible padlock.

Inside, Lifetime includes two 90-inch-wide × 9-inch-deep shelves, giving owners built-in organization space for smaller tools, containers, gardening supplies, and other items.

Natural interior lighting is provided through a full-length ridge skylight plus four panel skylights. This arrangement brings daylight into the storage area without requiring an electrical lighting system during normal daytime use.

A molded high-density polyethylene floor is included with the shed. Lifetime describes the flooring surface as resistant to oil, stains, and slipping while also being designed not to crack, chip, or peel under normal intended use.

The roof uses a high-pitched design supported by three steel A-frame trusses. The steep roof profile helps move rain and snow away from the structure while creating additional overhead interior volume.

Screened vents help provide interior airflow while reducing pest entry, and the steel-reinforced construction helps the shed maintain structural stability throughout normal residential outdoor use.

For homeowners who need substantial outdoor storage without the maintenance requirements associated with traditional wood structures, the Lifetime 60079 combines a large interior, dual access, built-in organization, natural lighting, and durable polyethylene construction in a practical residential storage building.

Key Features

Large 15 × 8 ft. Storage Footprint

Provides approximately 109.5 sq. ft. of interior floor space and 724.9 cu. ft. of storage capacity.

Dual-Entry Configuration

Multiple access points make it easier to organize and retrieve equipment from different sections of the shed. Lifetime’s model references identify 60079 as a dual-entry/side-entry configuration.

Steel-Reinforced Double-Wall Construction

High-density polyethylene wall panels incorporate steel reinforcement for additional structural strength.

HDPE Floor Included

The molded polyethylene floor is oil-, stain-, and slip-resistant and forms part of the standard shed package.

Two Large Shelves Included

Includes two 90-inch × 9-inch shelves for interior organization.

Full-Length Ridge Skylight

Provides natural overhead lighting throughout the shed.

Four Additional Panel Skylights

Four panel lights supplement the full-length ridge skylight for improved daytime visibility.

Three Steel Roof Trusses

Three A-frame steel trusses reinforce the roof system.

UV-Protected Exterior

Designed to resist weather-related fading and cracking while requiring minimal exterior maintenance.

Screened Ventilation

Screened vents allow airflow while helping keep pests out.

Lockable Steel-Reinforced Doors

The door system includes an exterior padlock loop for use with a separately purchased padlock.

Technical Specifications

The dimensions, capacity, shelving and structural specifications above are published by Lifetime for model 60079.

Storage Configuration

Total Interior Floor Space

109.5 sq. ft.

The large floor area can accommodate a mixture of bulky and smaller outdoor equipment.

Total Interior Volume

724.9 cu. ft.

The high-pitched roof increases vertical storage volume above the main wall height.

Included Shelf Storage

2 × 90 in. W × 9 in. D shelves

These shelves provide elevated organization space for items such as:

• Gardening supplies
• Small outdoor tools
• Storage bins
• Cleaning supplies
• Hardware
• Recreational equipment

Floor-Level Storage

The large HDPE floor area is suitable for storing compatible outdoor items such as:

• Lawn mowers
• Bicycles
• Wheelbarrows
• Outdoor furniture
• Garden equipment
• Seasonal storage bins
• Sports equipment

Entry & Door Configuration

The Lifetime 60079 uses a dual-entry/side-entry layout, giving the user more than one practical access point into the storage structure.

The main door opening measures approximately:

Width: 4.6 ft.
Height: 6.2 ft.

The doors are constructed from steel-reinforced polyethylene and use:

• Full-length galvanized-steel hinge pins
• High-impact handles
• Metal latch hardware
• Exterior padlock loop

A padlock is not included unless separately specified by the seller.

Floor Configuration

The shed includes a molded High-Density Polyethylene floor.

Lifetime describes the surface as:

• Slip resistant
• Oil resistant
• Stain resistant
• Impact resistant
• Resistant to cracking, chipping and peeling under intended conditions

The floor is part of the shed itself; however, a proper supporting foundation/base is still required. Lifetime recommends installing sheds on a suitable level foundation and provides foundation guidance in its assembly materials.

Roof & Weather Configuration

High-Pitched Roof

The roof uses a 6:12 pitch, helping rain and snow move away from the structure.

Steel Roof Reinforcement

Three steel A-frame trusses strengthen the roof assembly.

UV Protection

Exterior polyethylene components are UV protected to help minimize weather-related fading and cracking.

Optional Snow Reinforcement

Lifetime sells compatible snow-load reinforcement accessories separately for selected 15 × 8 sheds. These are not standard equipment and should not be presented as included with model 60079 unless specifically bundled. Lifetime’s relevant snow-load kit increases qualifying shed roof capacity from 23 lb./sq. ft. to 30 lb./sq. ft.

Natural Lighting & Ventilation

The standard 60079 configuration includes:

• 1 × Full-Length Ridge Skylight
• 4 × Panel Skylights
• Screened Ventilation Openings

This allows daylight and ventilation into the interior while maintaining the enclosed storage design.

What’s Included

The standard Lifetime 60079 package includes:

• 1 × Lifetime 60079 15 × 8 Outdoor Storage Shed Structure
• Steel-Reinforced HDPE Wall Panels
• HDPE Floor System
• Roof Panels
• 3 × Steel A-Frame Roof Trusses
• Steel-Reinforced Door Assemblies
• Door Handles & Latching Hardware
• Full-Length Galvanized-Steel Hinge Pins
• 1 × Full-Length Ridge Skylight
• 4 × Panel Skylights
• Screened Vent Components
• 2 × 90 in. × 9 in. Storage Shelves
• Required Standard Assembly Hardware
• Manufacturer Assembly Instructions