SideMate Series

DuraMax SideMate Series — Narrow-Profile Vinyl Sheds for the Side of Your Home

The DuraMax SideMate Series is engineered for one specific installation challenge: the narrow strip of side-yard space between a house and a fence line where a conventional shed simply won't fit. At just 4 feet deep, every SideMate model is designed to "lean up against the side of your home" — using the wasted side-yard corridor for compact, secure, weatherproof storage without giving up the limited width that most suburban side yards offer.

This collection includes all three tiers of the SideMate line at Durasheds: the SideMate in classic ivory, the SideMate Plus in modern adobe gray, and the premium SideMate Plus Pro with wide front double doors. Every SideMate model ships free with curbside lift-gate delivery automatically included, includes the foundation framing kit (saving $100–$200 versus competitors that sell it separately), and carries DuraMax's 15-year limited warranty.

The Three SideMate Tiers — and How to Choose

The SideMate, SideMate Plus, and SideMate Plus Pro share most engineering DNA. The differences come down to color, door configuration, and price tier.

SideMate — The Classic Ivory Side-Yard Shed

The original SideMate is constructed in a neutral ivory color that blends with most residential exteriors — particularly homes with white, cream, or beige trim. It features a single 30-inch-wide reversible side door (mountable on either end during install), two vents that can be placed on any wall panel, metal-reinforced wall columns for hanging shelves and garden tools, fire-retardant vinyl resin construction, and the same foundation framing kit included on every SideMate model.

Two sizes available:

• SideMate 4×8 (SKU 06625) — 32 sq ft of narrow side-yard storage, ideal for trash cans, bikes, pool equipment, or garden tools. Wall height ideal for most communities (passes most HOA height restrictions). Price: $779 (regularly $849), or $70.31/month with Shop Pay's 4 interest-free installments.
• SideMate 4×10 (SKU 06725) — 40 sq ft and 175 cubic feet of usable storage, designed for the longer side-yard corridors typical of suburban homes. Same single-side-door configuration as the 4×8 in a longer footprint. Price: $879 (regularly $1,249), or $79.34/month with Shop Pay.

SideMate Plus — The Modern Adobe Upgrade

The SideMate Plus delivers the exact same construction, dimensions, and features as the standard SideMate — fire-retardant vinyl, metal-reinforced columns, foundation kit included, single 30" reversible side door — with one meaningful change: the exterior color is upgraded to a modern adobe (gray) finish that pairs better with contemporary homes, gray trim, and modern landscaping aesthetics.

If you're already choosing a SideMate, the Plus is almost always the upgrade most buyers prefer: same shed, modern color, $20–$30 more.

• SideMate Plus 4×8 (SKU 36625) — 32 sq ft in modern adobe gray. Price: $799 (regularly $1,099), or $72.12/month with Shop Pay.
• SideMate Plus 4×10 (SKU 36725) — 40 sq ft in modern adobe gray. Adds high headroom, padlock-eye door handles, and 20 lb/sq ft snow load engineering. Price: $889 (regularly $1,299), or $80.24/month with Shop Pay.

SideMate Plus Pro 10×4 — The Premium Double-Door Configuration

The SideMate Plus Pro 10×4 (SKU 36825) is the premium tier in the SideMate line — and the only configuration with double doors mounted on the front 10-foot face rather than a single 30-inch door on the long side. The wider 60-inch double-door opening makes it dramatically easier to load and access stored items, particularly larger gear like ride-on accessories, kayaks, ladders, or workshop equipment that won't fit through the narrower side-door configuration.

Despite the same 40-sq-ft floor space as the standard 4×10, the Plus Pro changes how the shed functions in use. Instead of reaching in through a side door to retrieve items, you walk up to the front, open both doors wide, and have unrestricted access to the entire interior. For buyers who use the shed daily — gardeners, contractors, pool maintainers — that's a meaningful upgrade in daily usability.

Price: $919 (regularly $1,249), or $82.95/month with Shop Pay. Same modern adobe color as the SideMate Plus.

How To Choose Between The Three SideMate Tiers

• Pick the SideMate (ivory) if your home has white, cream, or beige trim and you want the most budget-friendly tier of the line.
• Pick the SideMate Plus (adobe gray) if your home has gray trim, modern aesthetics, or you simply prefer the contemporary look. Same shed, $20–$30 upgrade for the color you'll actually want for the next 15+ years.
• Pick the SideMate Plus Pro 10×4 (double doors) if you'll use the shed daily, store large items (kayaks, ladders, ride-on equipment accessories), or want the easiest access for loading and unloading. The double-door configuration is worth the premium for high-use installations.

What Every SideMate Model Includes

• Foundation framing kit included — finish with plywood or concrete (not included), but the framing structure ships with every SideMate.
• Fire-retardant vinyl resin construction — safe for storing gasoline, pool chemicals, paint, and other flammable yard supplies that polyethylene sheds aren't rated for.
• Metal-reinforced wall columns — mount shelves, pegboards, and tool racks directly without backing plates.
• Wall height ideal for most communities — passes most HOA height restrictions for side-yard structures.
• Two vents included — mountable on any wall panel for proper airflow and condensation prevention.
• Reversible side door (regular and Plus models) — mount on either end of the shed during install, choosing whichever end faces the open yard.
• Padlockable door handles — accepts any standard padlock for security.
• Won't rust, rot, dent, or mildew. Never needs painting, sealing, or rust treatment.
• Easy installation in 3–4 hours with two people and standard household tools.
• 15-year DuraMax limited warranty against material defects and workmanship.
• Free FAST shipping on every order with curbside lift-gate delivery automatically included.

Where SideMates Actually Go

The 4-foot depth is what makes SideMates uniquely useful — they fit in spaces where wider sheds physically cannot:

• Side yards between house and fence. Typical suburban side-yards run 5–7 feet wide. A 4-foot-deep SideMate leaves walking room past it.
• Along the side of a townhouse or condo. Where standard freestanding sheds aren't allowed, a SideMate's narrow profile and reversible door often qualifies as a permitted accessory structure.
• Behind a detached garage. Narrow strips behind garages are usually wasted space — SideMates use them for real storage.
• Pool equipment areas. Most pool pumps and filters sit in a 3–5 foot wide strip — a SideMate conceals all of it.
• Curb-side trash can concealment. A 4×8 SideMate hides 2–3 standard bins from street view between collection days.

SideMate vs Other DuraMax Shed Lines

vs. YardMate Plus: YardMate Plus models start at 5'6" depth — too wide for most side-yard installations. Choose SideMate if your installation footprint is under 5 feet wide; choose YardMate Plus if you have width to work with.

vs. other 4x8 sheds: SideMates are specifically engineered with the reversible side door for lean-to-house installations. Other 4x8 sheds have front-mounted doors that work better for standalone placement.

vs. other 4x10 sheds: Same logic — SideMate's side door (or Pro's front double doors) is optimized for installation against a house wall, where front-door access would put doors facing the wall.

Why Buy Your SideMate from Durasheds

Every SideMate order at Durasheds.com ships free to the continental United States, with free curbside lift-gate delivery automatically included — most retailers charge $75–$150 extra for that service. We back every shed with our Lowest Price Guarantee, register your 15-year DuraMax warranty for you, and offer Shop Pay financing at checkout to split any SideMate into 4 interest-free installments — from $70.31/month on the entry SideMate 4×8 to $82.95/month on the premium SideMate Plus Pro 10×4.

Choosing between the ivory and adobe colors, comparing the standard 4×10 to the Plus Pro double-door configuration, or planning installation against a specific house wall? Our team of real DuraMax shed experts is available Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PST. We'll help you measure your side-yard, choose the right tier, and order in under 10 minutes — or learn more about who we are and why thousands of homeowners trust Durasheds as their authorized DuraMax dealer.