A Brief Guide on Garden Sheds
Garden sheds are wonderful timber buildings that can be used for a variety of purposes. You can store garden items in a safe and secure place or alternatively use your wooden shed as a workshop or sheltered place to pot plants and carry out other gardening duties. When choosing a garden shed there are a number of factors which you must consider in order to buy the right wooden shed for your needs.
Wooden sheds vary in style, shape and design. If you are really short on space you can opt for a garden storage chest which offers fantastic storage space but takes up very little room in your garden.
Shed size
Wooden sheds are available in a number of different sizes ranging from small to very large. You may want a small garden shed if you are tight on space or only need to provide a storage solution for a small number of garden items such as your childrens toys or a few gardening tools. The standard size of a shed is the 8×6 shed, this garden shed is the most popular size as it is large enough to provide adequate storage for your gardening equipment but does not take up too much space in your garden. If you have a large garden you may want to consider buying a wooden garage as these timber buildings provide a huge amount of storage space and can become great workshops.
Shed Design
Single or double doors
Larger wooden sheds will have either one or two double doors.Two doors allow easy entry which is great if you plan to store large bulky items in your garden shed, they also provide good ventilation which is essential if you plan to spend time working in your wooden shed.
Shed windows
Shed windows provide light which again is vital if you plan to spend alot of time in your new timber building. However windows will allow people to inside of your wooden shed so if you plan to store expensive items inside it may be wise to consider one without windows.
Apex or pent roof
An apex garden shed is the most traditional and most popular type of garden shed. An apex roof is a slanted inverted V shape. The alternative is a pent roof shed. A pent roof is one that slops downwards at the back of the shed. Shed roofs are covered in a mineral felting that is water resistant.
Construction.
Shiplap – Shiplap sheds have a tight seal between each wooden panel enabling the panels to overlap. Less maintenance is required for this type of shed as this method prevents damp and cold air getting into the timber building.
Tongue and groove – A solid shed made in this way will stay pretty free from damp as cold air cannot get into the timber building.
Spend time thinking about the main use of your shed and which style and size of timber building will suit your requirements the most. Outdoor garden structures available range from purely functional storage facilities to playhouses, workshops, offices and far larger outdoor structures. You will find that each type offers great choice in design which will allow you to choose the right one for you and your family.
