Positioning your garden shed
Positioning your garden sheds and finding somewhere suitable for construction is essential to the maintenance and reliability of your garden shed currently and in the future. Your garden shed needs to be positioned on a firm and level base that is slightly larger then the shed itself. Concrete slabs, tarmac and eco base’s which can be bought are ideal for this. Having a base reduces the chance of water penetrating into your garden shed and wood panels enhancing the garden sheds all round reliability.
It is also advisable to position your garden sheds in a clear area away from trees and other objects that may damage your shed in the wind. In doing this it will prevent unnecessary damages to your garden shed reducing the maintenance needed and adding to the durability and reliability of your garden shed.
Garden Sheds Size
There is an extensive range of garden sheds ranging from 3 x 2 up to 20 x 10 so there is a garden shed to suit all garden sizes. Alongside the basic size there are ridge heights, eave heights door heights and many more specifications to be aware of. It is important to remember that the roof height is only at one point rather than the eaves which is to the beginning of the roof. This is important to note when you are looking to store specific items and equipment in your garden shed.
Garden Sheds Style
There is a choice of garden shed styles including apex and pent roofs. Both styles of roofs are reliable and are slanted enabling water to run off your garden shed adding to the reliability and durability of it. An apex roof is in the shape of a triangle while a pent roof is angled one way. The latest style to our range is pent solar through our potting garden sheds. A pent solar style garden shed has extended panels/glazing on one side creating the solar area and is perfect for gardeners.
Garden Sheds Cladding
There are a choice of garden shed claddings including overlap, tongue and groove and shiplap. Overlap cladding is simply wood panels overlapping each other and is the most basic but common garden shed construction. This shed cladding is aimed at the smaller budget and offers an affordable and reliable garden shed.
Tongue and groove cladding interlocks rather than overlaps which enhances the reliability of a garden shed constructed from this cladding. The tongue and groove cladding garden sheds are aimed towards a mid range budget.
Shiplap cladding is the third cladding option and is the most reliable out of the three. A garden shed constructed with shiplap cladding though is aimed at the larger budget. Shiplap cladding interlocks and has a curve at each interlock allowing water to run off rather than in to the wood which is why it is more expensive and adds reliability to the garden shed.
Garden Shed Maintenance
Maintaining your garden shed is vital if you are looking to sustain the garden sheds reliability throughout its life. Maintenance will also extend the life of your garden shed and protect your storage items that are kept within. Maintenance differs with each type of garden shed you have due to different builds and construction.
Wooden Garden Sheds
A wooden garden shed needs annual maintenance through the addition of a wood panel coat to protect your garden shed from water penetrating the wood and causing wood rot, swelling or damp conditions.
Metal Garden Sheds
A metal garden shed needs minimal if any maintenance and is one of the advantages of owning a metal shed. It is important to still check for damage regularly as if damage does occur then it is vital that you repair it to ensure the garden shed is reliable for future years.
Plastic Garden Sheds
Like the metal garden sheds a plastic shed needs minimal maintenance.
Why buy garden sheds from Waltons.co.uk
Waltons are one of the leading garden shed experts in the UK and have many years experience so you can be confident in our knowledge and our product. Our aim is to not only provide each customer with their perfect garden shed but educate all of our visitors and customers so you understand what you are buying and which attributes or features you are looking for. Waltons.co.uk has an experienced and enthusiastic team that are always willing to help with any question, queries or advice you may be looking for on garden sheds and all other garden buildings.
Garden sheds are now being sold without floors in a bid by some companies to make the price seem cheaper than the rest of the market. Although the price may be cheaper garden sheds without floors are more likely to have reliability issues and end up costing more than you imagined.
Garden sheds without floors can become the victim of wood rot, wood swelling and damp conditions which is not only damaging to garden sheds but the items that you are storing in the garden sheds.
The cost of buying a shed floor separately will also increase the price of all garden sheds which ends up with you (the customer) paying much more than you had imagined. Garden sheds can be utilised greatly and are perfect for storing all your garden items although your garden items and equipment will be impacted if your garden sheds have more chance of water entering and penetrating the shed and wood panels.
If you live in Ireland and are looking to buy garden sheds then visit our Irish site at www.waltongardenproducts.ie
A garden sheds guide
For a full garden sheds guide, hints and tips watch our how to videos or read our buying a shed guide.