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Traditionally seen as a secluded retreat for the man of the house, the garden shed has become more diverse in recent years and there is now a amazing choice of sheds to pick from.

From potting sheds to great constructions which are almost like movable garages, sheds come in all shapes, sizes and materials.

However, they all meet the same general purpose of helping to store items which either need guarded from the elements or be put away to avoid garden clutter.

Items such as garden furniture will need tidied away in the winter months to prevent frost, rain and wind getting at them, especially those which are made out of wood or some material.

Although there are many options when it come to garden sheds, you can usually narrow those down by finding out exactly what you need it for.

If you have a family and have to put away bikes, toys and garden furniture, then anything less than 2m x 1.75m probably won’t fulfil your demands.

The normal garden shed may conjure up images of a traditional wooden construction, but there are many materials to opt for now.

By and large, the ...
... sheds you find at your closest garden centre will be wooden, but there are metal and plastic sheds up for grabs now too.

If you are picking a wooden shed, it’s usually a good idea to consider a tongue and groove construction as this will reduce draughts.

The kind of roof you select can be essential as well, with garden sheds coming with either pitched or flat roofs.

If you’re stuck for a decent area, or don’t want to bother the neighbours, a lower, flat roof could be a consideration.

Otherwise, a pitched roof will offer you more space to store things such as parasols or other tall items.

The size of a garden shed will hinge on how much ground you have in your garden and what precisely you want to store in it.

For DIY aficionadoes, who want to put up shelves and store large pieces of equipment, you should be considering a shed with is at least 3m x 2m.

Families with a number of bikes and toys will have to have a good bit of room and it could also be worth considering a shed with double doors which will make it more convenient to get items like bikes and garden furniture in and out.

Adam Hall writes for garden sheds blogs and websites. His knowledge and style will inform and entertain. For more information on garden sheds go towww.jonssheds.co.uk.