{"product_id":"290l-lockable-garden-storage-box-black","title":"290L Lockable Garden Storage Box — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeatherproof storage with 290L of room for cushions, tools and everyday garden kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoulded from UV-stabilised resin — the same material we use across our waterproof range, chosen because it doesn't rot, doesn't fade and never needs re-staining. Panels are thicker than most at this price point and joints are sealed rather than painted over, so water genuinely can't creep in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gas-strut lid lifts smoothly and stays up while you load, then closes slowly instead of dropping on your fingers. The lid doubles as a side table for a cup of tea when you're potting or weeding nearby. A padlock hasp is pre-fitted — use any Sold Secure-rated padlock (sold separately). Sits flat on any level patio, decking or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × 290L storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGas-strut lid hinges (slow-close)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-fitted padlock hasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevelling feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly hardware and printed instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatio cushions for a full outdoor furniture set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand tools, watering gear and gardening gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePool or hot-tub side storage (the material is chlorine-safe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. No annual re-treatment needed; the resin is UV-stabilised so colour fade is minimal. Avoid solvents and power-washing at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe category context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK garden storage boxes come in a quality range from disposable supermarket plastics to genuine furniture-grade resin and steel. The 290L Lockable Garden Storage Box — Black is filtered into our range because it meets the standards we apply to everything: stabilised material, sealed construction, hardware that survives a winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlastic and resin construction — what UV-stabilised resin buys you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic garden storage covers a wide quality range. The cheap end is commodity HDPE engineered for two summers; the 290L Lockable Garden Storage Box — Black sits at the other end — UV-stabilised resin engineered for ten or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences that determine lifetime:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e — additives in the polymer formulation that resist breakdown from sunlight. Without these, plastic goes chalky in 18 months and brittle in 3–4 years. Stabilised plastic stays flexible and structurally sound for a decade or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — quality resin units use 4mm+ walls, visible at the lid lip. Cheap commodity plastic is 2–3mm and flexes when leaned on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — stabilised resin handles -20°C without cracking. Commodity HDPE goes brittle at -5°C and cracks under impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — corner joints and lid gaskets that keep water out. The mark of an engineered product, not a moulded plastic shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences are usually invisible at the marketing level — manufacturers don't volunteer \"we use cheap plastic\" — but they show up unmistakably after the first 18 months in a UK garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing and what fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact dimensions and capacity for this product are in the specifications above. As a general guide for our storage boxes range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 200L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCushions, kids' toys, tools, accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300-500L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull 4-seat patio cushions + accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-seat sets + parasol cover + BBQ kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBikes, fold-flat furniture, full garden kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternal dimensions are what matter for fit; external dimensions matter for placement clearance. Quoted capacity is brim-full; usable capacity is roughly 70-80% of that, since you can't pack to the lid and expect to retrieve bottom items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUK weather considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish gardens see 1,000-1,200mm of annual rainfall, frost cycling between -5°C and +10°C through winter, and summer UV exposure that damages unstabilised materials. The 290L Lockable Garden Storage Box — Black is engineered against those specific conditions. Practical implications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost\u003c\/strong\u003e — products in this range are rated for sustained sub-zero temperatures without cracking. The cheap alternatives aren't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV\u003c\/strong\u003e — UV-stabilised plastics, hot-dip galvanised metal, and pressure-treated timber all handle UK summer sun. Commodity equivalents fail visibly within 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind\u003c\/strong\u003e — exposed gardens (hilltops, coastal locations, wide gardens with no windbreaks) need anchoring. Most products in this range include floor anchor points; use them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriving rain\u003c\/strong\u003e — sealed lid gaskets and overhung roof edges keep wind-driven rain out. Look for these features specifically if your site is exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBase preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single most-skipped step on outdoor storage installation. Smaller storage boxes (under 250L) sit fine on any level paving or decking. Larger boxes (500L+) want a properly-prepared base — paving flags or a pressure-treated timber base on bearers. Concrete is overkill for most boxes but ideal for the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't put any storage unit directly on grass. The base will move; lid seals will fail; condensation underneath will accelerate component failure. Plan the base before ordering the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product ships from our UK warehouse with free mainland delivery on orders over £100. Standard delivery is 5–7 working days, tracked. Larger units in this range may ship pallet-direct to your kerb depending on size; the driver delivers to the property edge, not onto the property itself. You'll get a dispatch email with a tracking link; the courier will text or email a delivery window the day before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly typically takes 30-60 minutes with two people, basic hand tools (Phillips screwdriver, sometimes a 10mm spanner). Manufacturer-quoted assembly times are usually accurate for storage boxes. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/assembly\"\u003eassembly help page\u003c\/a\u003e for tools, time estimates, and where to book a Tasker if you'd rather not DIY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns and consumer protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is covered by your full UK consumer protections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsumer Rights Act 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e — the goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described. Your statutory rights apply automatically and never expire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsumer Contracts Regulations 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e — 14 days from receipt to change your mind, no reason needed. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns page\u003c\/a\u003e for the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day damaged-on-arrival guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if anything's wrong on delivery, email us with photos and we'll arrange a free replacement or full refund including return postage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor order questions, delivery updates, or post-purchase support, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@garden-storage.com\"\u003ehello@garden-storage.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+447383567839\"\u003e+44 7383 567839\u003c\/a\u003e Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. We respond to email within one UK working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about storage boxes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Scottish winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality plastic and galvanised metal will. Cheap commodity plastics crack in sustained sub-zero. Pressure-treated wood survives if maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mice get in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed lid gaskets and tight base joints stop them. The boxes worth buying have both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic vs metal — which lasts longer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Properly UV-stabilised plastic lasts 8-12 years. Hot-dip galvanised metal lasts 15-20+. Build quality matters more than material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full storage boxes buying guide see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garden-storage-boxes\"\u003estorage boxes category page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garden Storage","offers":[{"title":"112CMx49CMx54CM \/ Black","offer_id":57903901639001,"sku":"GSB-112CMX49CM-BLACK-37","price":137.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/5557\/8713\/files\/S3b4c8badd15843418999b53e46595eb7e.webp?v=1776959214","url":"https:\/\/garden-storage.com\/products\/290l-lockable-garden-storage-box-black","provider":"Garden Storage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}