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You may already have a garage or a shed in your garden or backyard and its
possible that you haven't even considered the prospect of adding a garden shed
at all. Any garden implements could easily be stored in the garage or utility
area. However, a garden shed (http://www.sheds.gb.com/GardenSheds.html) is so much more than
just an every day storage area, as it can have a character all of its own. It
can serve many purposes other than practical ones.
A garden shed can be used as a place to plan and plot your garden's
development or just as a place of sanctuary and contemplation. A garden shed can
also be used to add depth and character to a garden or even as the focal point
with the garden designed to complement the shed. For the uninitiated a garden
shed is just another shed. However, there are many different styles, which can
add their own individual charm and character to your garden.
The first thing you have to do before adding a shed is to obviously decide
its location. The location of the shed will help determine the size and style of
the shed. You need to consider many different things such as ease of access, how
the shed will look in the chosen area, security, practicality and so on. When
the location has been decided and the size of the shed determined then the next
thing to so is lay the base. You can use a layer of gravel or build a concrete
base. Whatever the base though, it should be level. Do not contemplate adding a
shed straight onto the grass. While this may seem obvious people will do it ! It
is important that the wooden shed should not be contact with the ground to avoid
the wood rotting. Another alternative is to lay the shed on timbers.
The type of shed is the important decision. The choices are simple metal,
plastic or wooden sheds (http://www.sheds.gb.com/WoodenSheds.html). Whatever the structure
in your garden these are the three basic materials used and the characteristics
remain the same for each. Wood provides the classical look, plastic is cheaper
and metal is stronger. At the end of day, if the shed is in general view then
wood is the preferred solution. An ugly looking plastic or metal shed can ruin
he look of a garden.
Another important decision is whether to build the shed yourself or get a
professional to do it. Although shed kits usually give you a substantial
discount, they require much more time and energy. Some kits even require you to
cut the timber to size before you can start building. Having said that the
decision is relatively easy if your honest with yourself about your DIY
capabilities.
Once, the shed is in place you need to give the wood some protection. While
the materials will come with a gaurantee, you should still regularly add a
protective coating. If you are putting together a kit, a good tip is to paint as
much of the shed as possible before assembly, since it is much easier to paint
some parts of the shed before assembly, rather than standing on a ladder to do
it.
Unless you are getting a particularly large or unusual shed, it is unlikely
you will need planning permission, but always check. You don't want to be moving
a full sized shed several feet, so you want to be sure you have it in the right
place to begin with.
The typical garden sheds are either apex sheds or pent sheds. These come
in many sizes starting from 2 x 1 metres or 5 x 3 feet upwards. A good idea also
is to use the sloping roofs to capture water, which is essential through long
hot dry periods.
About The Author
You can find more articles from Matthew Anthony at http://www.sheds.gb.com.
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