A garden shed has so many different uses, and they are as popular as ever in the UK. A shed is an investment that should be a useful addition to- your garden as well as lasting you a long time. There are some things to give some thought to before you get a new garden shed, to ensure that you get a shed that you are happy with and is suitable for your lifestyle…
Size and Shape
Deciding where your shed will go is a part of thinking about the size and shape of it. You need to make sure that it is suitable for purpose, and accessible as well as being able to fit into the garden. If you have a corner area, a corner shed might be the best idea to make the most of the area that you have available, or you might want a shed that is more of a feature of the garden and is a larger space.
Uses
Typically, sheds are used for garden storage, from tools like lawn mowers and power tools, to garden furniture and kids garden toys like paddling pools. However, many people will use sheds for other reasons, such as a garden office or a space to do arts and crafts in, so there are actually many uses for a garden shed!
A shed helps to give you some additional storage space, and means that you can keep everything somewhere suitable, such as by freeing up space in the garage for example.
Care and Maintenance
There are lots of materials that a shed can be made from – a traditional garden shed is made of timber, and you can go to somewhere like this timber merchants Portsmouth based company www.timbco.co.uk/ where you can get some suitable wood to build your own from scratch. You can also buy shed kits, and these can be made from other materials too such as metal or plastic. Have a look at the best ways to care for various materials if you are not certain what is the right choice for your garden so that you can keep your shed looking good for years to come.