Sheds For This Season

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Traditionally seen as a quiet solace 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 choose from.

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

However, they all have the same broad purpose of helping to store possessions which either need shielded from the elements or be cleared away to get rid of garden clutter.

Items such as garden furniture will need stored away in the winter months to guard against frost, rain and wind getting at them, specifically those which are made out of wood or pieces of material.

Although there are many different kinds when it come to garden sheds, you can for the most narrow those down by thinking about exactly what you need it for.

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

The traditional garden shed may provoke pictures of a humble wooden construction, but there are many materials to opt ...
... for now.

On the whole, 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 frequently a good idea to think about a tongue and groove construction as this will minimise draughts.

The sort of roof you choose can be vital too, with garden sheds coming with either pitched or flat roofs.

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

Otherwise, a pitched roof will give you more area to store items such as parasols or other tall items.

The size of a garden shed will depend on how much space you have in your garden and what exactly you want to have in it.

For DIY buffs, who wish to put up shelves and store bulky pieces of equipment, you should be looking at a shed with is at least 3m x 2m.

Families with many bikes and toys will have to have plenty of room and it may also be worth thinking about a shed with double doors which will make it more convenient to get items like bikes and garden furniture in and out.

Ali Moore writes for garden sheds blogs and websites. His knowledge and style will inform and entertain. For more information on garden sheds go to www.jonssheds.co.uk.