The Garden Shed Guide - Help with Choosing The Best Shed Style And Material of Construction
Garden sheds are fascinating, the range of types and styles available seems endless and can sometimes seem confusing. One of the things that I find amazing is the range of ways in which these small buildings are used. I put this article together to give you a framework to think about your future garden building, what you will use it for and the materials from which it will be made.
Function
Storage
A storage shed is a place to keep things that do not belong in the house or are only use from time to time. Here a purely functional building located in a discreet corner of the garden may serve the purpose.Tool shed
This is the place to store all those items that are needed to keep the garden in good order. This varies from a pair of secateurs and handtrowel for a small balcony garden to a ride on mower and all the other digging implements needed for a large extensive plot. Access for getting equipment in and out is often an important requirement here for this reason a double door shed is often an attractive option. For those short on space a corner shed could be the way to go. Firewood storage sheds
The main purpose of a wood shed is to protect the winters supply of firewood from falling rain and also to allow a flow of air through the wood pile to enable it to dry out. More on firewood storage sheds.... Potting shed
Potting sheds are a sort of dual purpose shed cum greenhouse. Providing storage for all the usual garden tools and equipment as well as having a large window area and workbench for looking after seedlings in the early stages of the year. D-i-y shed
This is my spiritual home. A place to potter with woodwork tools, make and mend household items and experiment with new woodworking techniques. Post and beam shed
Very much for the traditionalists. Shed of this type have been round for hundreds of years. If you enjoy a challenge have a go at building one. If you just want a beautiful well made shed, read more to find out. Stylish sheds
For others the garden shed is part of the whole garden design and functions seamlessly with the landscape. A Japanese style garden with a Japanese style shed. More and more people are building an outdoor garden room as a space to relax and escape from the house environment to enjoy more natural surroundings and get in touch with the garden. The internal furnishings and furniture are important here to make the building a place in which to relax. Garden office
Although much more than a garden shed the garden office has its own special requirements in terms of comfort and security. Often materials and techniques used in the construction of timber frame homes are used to ensure the level of internal comfort and security required.
Looking beautiful
A great way of improving the look (and smell) of your shed is growing roses up a South facing wall. I may be able to give you all the tips you need for a great garden shed but when it comes to roses check out Annelie Piccinos site
www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com
for top tips on the best rose varieties to grow and how to keep them healthy.
Which is the best construction Route?
Build it yourself? Buy a pre-made shed kit? Hire someone to build a custom made shed? these are just some of the options open to the shed builder, this article should help you think through some of the solutions.If a bespoke garden shed ‘floats your boat’ this article will get start you thinking along the right lines.
Construction materials
Timber
When constructing garden buildings the first material that comes to mind is wood. This is the traditional choice, it is easily available, easily constructed from kits, pre-assembled panels or shed plans. There are many grades of garden shed available, from those that just form a simple timber enclosure to store garden tools to garden offices where warmth and comfort are important to a healthy working environment. Poorly designed and detailed timber sheds do not last a long time they can be quickly rendered useless by rainwater from above, moisture from the ground are degraded by UV light and will become distorted by the wind. In contrast well-designed sheds, even relatively simple structures, can last a long time when some thought is put into their siting, design and construction. Click the following link for my favourite features in a wooden tool shed.In response to some of the shortcomings of timber sheds other construction materials are used which have their place and should not be discounted. Both metal and plastic are often used in place of timber. The advantages of metal and plastic extended beyond price (when compared on a cost per square meter basis, metal sheds are approximately 50 percent cheaper than wood). Metal
Metal sheds come mainly in the pent and gable style but do come in a wide variety of sizes from small tool sheds to large garage-like structures.
More on metal sheds…
Even more on metal sheds… Plastic
Plastic sheds are mainly suited to small structures, often seeming like a garden cupboard! They have the benefit of being very easy to keep clean and are quick and easy to build. More on plastic sheds… Once you have read up on the types of shed described above a goo place to pursue your research is at
Taylors Garden Buildings
they have one of the largest ranges of any shed company, have been in business for over 50 years and offer free delivery to most parts of the UK.
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