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The Comprehensive
Storage Shed Guide
If you need a storage shed for your garden or back yard, there are so
many things to consider before you start spending your hard earned
cash. Buying a shed to keep all your valuable items,
gardening equipment, DIY gear and other odds and ends is a very
personal process. Everyone has a different style, budget, storage needs
and backyard
space that it’s impossible to describe the perfect shed for
everyone. That’s why it’s vital you take your time, consider
carefully your storage requirements and spend your money
wisely.
After all, every time you look out your back window you’ll probably set
eyes on your shed, so it’s important you’re happy with what you see!
The function of your shed
What do you plan on storing inside your shed? This is the
first question that will have a major impact on the type of shed
you need. It will affect literally everything, from the size of your
shed to the construction methods and the materials you’ll need
to use.
Here
are some ideas about the type of shed you might choose and the design
considerations:
A Vertical
storage shed is ideal for a few small
tools, a bit of DIY equipment
and long handled
tools such as rakes and spades. This type of shed is perfect
for
small backyards as they easily fit into an unused corner or up against
an existing building.Some people even put them on a balcony.
Tool shed:
if you want to use your shed for storing valuable tools, it’s important
you incorporate a number of design features that will maximise your
storage space. This
article
will tell you what to look for
when choosing tool shed plans.
Motorcycle shed: this kind of shed needs to have
key
security
features to protect
your valuable vehicle from potential thieves and the weather.
You’ll also need to make sure it’s tall enough to be able to ride your
bike inside and have a strong enough floor to support the weight.
Chemical
storage shed: this type of shed should have
built
in security features to protect the environment, animals, children and
yourself from potentially hazardous chemicals or fumes. Design elements
such as a precast bunded floor and adequate ventilation are key.
Portable
storage shed: one
option for adding extra storage to your backyard is to invest in a
portable shed. These come in a variety of sizes and will
protect
motorcycles, gardening equipment and storage boxes from all the
elements. They're easy to put up and down and a great
solution
for temporary storage.
Pool shed: Need
somewhere to to store all of your pool accessories? Check out this
article to find out what you need to look for.
DIY or Ready-made?
Another important decision is whether you are going to build the shed
yourself or buy a flat-packed pre-fabricated kit. If you have
the time and love DIY, there’s nothing greater than the satisfaction of
building your own shed from scratch, using some raw materials and hard
work! It’s always advisable to use some expert shed plans
and this
article gives you a guide to buying really good 8 x 12 shed plans,
a great size for any garden.
If you really don’t feel confident in your building skills and need a
backyard shed built quickly, a pre-fabricated
storage shed might be the answer. But don’t
forget,
you
still need to carefully choose the site, prepare a good base and take
time over constructing the pieces correctly. Here's a comprehensive
guide on how
to build a shed to meet your storage needs using
a
shop-bought kit.
One of the real advantages of using a pre-fabricated kit is that you’re
not limited to working with wood. You could use opt for
a plastic
garden shed
or a
vinyl
storage
shed kit. Both materials are
very hardwearing and virtually maintenance
free.
How to personalise your shed
Whether you’re building your own shed or buying a kit, there are so
many ways to make your shed unique and create a style statement for
your garden. A splash of colour, some window boxes or an
indoor playroom can dramatically transform your shed and make it a
centrepiece. These two articles on storage
shed
ideas and designs
have some interesting and innovative ideas to maximise the potential of
your shed investment.
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