How to Choose the Perfect Garden Shed for You

Introduction

Choosing a great garden shed is as much about picking a design that you like and that fits with the overall look of its surroundings as it is about good functionality. You need to find the right balance between a number of factors…

In this presentation, we will tell you all about those criteria and see how exactly to determine the perfect shed for you.

What Purpose?

First, you need to determine why you need/want a garden shed. There are no predetermined uses… Garden sheds can serve any purpose, from that of a storing room to that of a private place where to spend some time alone and indulge in your passion (be it workmanship, boxing, sculpting…)

What Size?

Once you know to what end that garden shed will be built, you will have a clearer idea on the size that you need.

First, measure all the pieces of equipment that you will store inside the shed. Be it a bike, a weight bench or your whole rack of tools, make sure that everything that will end up inside can:•Pass the door•Be wholly unfolded if it needs be

Also, prefer a shed with a good height as you want to make the most of your wall shelves

What Material?

Usually, garden sheds come in three different materials:•Vinyl, Metal & Wood

The vinyl (or plastic) storage would be

a nice choice if you don’t need much

room, have a limited budget and also

don‘t have much time for maintenance.

It is, however, the least pleasing option to the eye as plastic might not look all that good in your beautiful garden

What Material?

Compared to vinyl, metal sheds have the benefit of strength and security. With that material, no risk of seeing your shack tormented by the wind or leaking because of heavy rain. You can also lock the door and prevent intruders from entering your shed.

Timber (softwood) will, however, be the first choice of material if you can afford it. Not only do wooden sheds make for the most beautiful of all options (and provide you with the largest choice of designs), they also offer the added value of both quality and durability.

Final Considerations

If you want to be happy with your purchase,

make sure to take the following

criteria into consideration as well:

•Prefabricated VS custom made•The level of upkeep needed•Your price range•The warranty you will get on the item•Your ability to build the shed if it comes in a kit

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect garden shed can be as easy or as hard as you make it to be. In the end, it will all depend on your willingness to play the game and answer the few points we have outlined in this presentation.

If you invest the time to do that, you will come out of this with a clearer picture of the perfect shed for you. So wait no longer and start with the first question!

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