which is better steel or plywood for sides?

[mrpike1973]

hi i have a 4x8 steel fish house very heavy. the side busted out and i,m thinking of making it into a 4x4 it has very heavy steel on it should i just stick with that or go 1/4 ply wood just wondering what your thoughts are

[MJ1657]

What do you mean your side blew out?

If its corrugated like pole sheds are built out of the sheets are fairly light. 1/4" plywood doesn't seem to last very long when its put out in the elements. Nice part about steel is it doesn't need painting and will last a long time.

[wahoo]

We have a 6 X 9 skid house with steel siding. A bit heavy, but easily pulled with an ATV. Had it over 18 years--no problems--except the idiots who seem to like to break in every few winters and see what is inside!

[mrpike1973]

my wife and i were painting in the inside when the floor gave way and busted through. it even ripped the side of the house off . im taking what i can and making a 4x4 house spear shack i was going to use steel for the 4x4 but there is so many holes and bent up i'll use plywood thanks

[otterman91105]

I used plywood on the outside of mine, it's ok seems to hold up. Wish i had the money at the time to just put up steel. Plywood is way cheaper to buy then the pole barn steel siding.