Garden Sheds For Sale
Posted By Andrew on May 30, 2011
When seeking garden sheds for sale it is important to consider where it is going to be used, how large one needs to be, and also what will be stored in it. Both metal sheds and wooden ones are the most common styles used for gardens. Garden sheds are usually a single story, simple structure. It can be solely intended for storage, or it can also serve as a potting shed, work shop, hobby barn, or green house. The size and construction of it will somewhat dictate what it can be used for.
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When a shed is put into service for a farm or business it is often larger than a garden shed. Garden sheds are usually built from metal with metal sides or wooden framed with metal sides. A simple door on one end is about the extent of any amenities. Sheds on farms or ranches are more complex. The often offer windows, shingled roof, and electricity. A small shed serve homeowners well because it provides a space to store things which are not ideal to keep in the garage. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, hedge clippers, and other motorized yard tools are smelly and dirty. Having them located away from the residence is appealing.
A riding lawn mower is an expensive investment and best to keep under shelter. While a car cannot fit into most sheds, a mower can– freeing up more space in the garage. Also items such as gasoline for mowers, pesticides, animal traps, herbicides, car oil, and diesel fuel are best stored somewhere other than an attached garage. A separate shed can be padlocked so that children cannot be exposed to them.
For a small garden shed the least expensive option is a shed kit. Many homeowners like a weekend project. These kits are designed with DIY people with some building skills and a few tools. Following the directions and some patients and soon they will have their shed erected. Do it yourself kits include ones for not only metal, but also wood, vinyl, and plastic.
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When thinking about a small garden and a limited yard, most of the time a smaller shed is needed. A few different styles are the corner shed which is very short. A space of only three feet tall, three feet wide, and two feet deep is all it offers. A much more standard vertical shed is about five feet tall, three feet wide, and four feet deep. Other standard shed sizes are 8×6, 8×8, 10×8, and 10×10. The inclusion of shelving, hooks, and racks make better use of the space. It keeps things organized and also uses the vertical spaces of the walls and ceilings to fullest advantage.
Roof styles also play a roll in more storage space within the metal shed. A simple peaked roof does give some space, but a steep pitched gambrel roof gives the most. This roof line goes up and then breaks and approaches the peak. So instead of a simple to line roof, this has four lines. A steeper pitch also allows for an open loft is the larger sized sheds. The quality of the garden shed should be examined. Higher quality metal siding for the sides and roof include corrugated iron, galvanized steel, or aluminum. These are thicker products which stand up over time. Less expensive options is thin metal. Though more economical it does dent easily in hail storms or when hit by a rock thrown by the mower. Also thin metal roofs can be overloaded with snow in the winter and collapse. So if a cheaper shed is your choice be sure to watch snow loads.
Metal is superior to wood in that it does not rot, insects do not harm it, and it is fire proof. On the down side, metal garden sheds to rust. A better grade paint helps. Also keeping the metal out of direct contact with the ground or cement elongates the life of the siding.
For those who want to use a shed for more than storage and capitalize on the ‘garden’ angle more, then a shed can become an aid in early season planting and green house work. Green houses are many times simply see through panels attached to the south side of a shed. This allows the sunlight to pass through and provide a warm moist place to raise the plants. To transform a small shed into a potting shed some owners will move the lawnmowers outside and set up simple tables. A table can be made by placing a sheet of plywood on top of sawhorses. Then a large flat area for potting can be gained.
Garden sheds for sale can be found at local hardware and home improvement stores. To build one yourself consider a shed plan. Also shopping on line for them makes comparing prices and brand names easier. About Metal Sheds
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