Buying a garden shed can be a laborious task. Trying to find what size, shape, roof type, construction and colour to go for can make finding the right shed a bit of a pain and just when you think you’ve found the right shed, you notice there are also metal sheds available. With so much choice where do you start and which sheds are better?- Metal or Wooden? Hopefully this article will shed (!) some light on which one is best for you. Let’s compare.    

The Benefits of a Metal Shed

Metal sheds are extremely versatile constructions which can be utilised in a number of ways. The fully metal sheds sold at Walton’s are coated in a durable and resilient powder coating for a weatherproofed build guaranteed for years against corrosion and warping. Vinyl plastic sheds utilise metal framing for support and these sheds are secure constructions that are made from durable PVC. These sheds are great for no fuss storage and are also weatherproofed to reduce the risk of damage through general use. When anchored to the manufacturers’ instructions, these sheds are extremely strong and can withstand high wind speeds. All of the metal and plastic sheds have a choice of apex or pent roofing to match the criteria of your garden.  

Many of the metal sheds sold have Snap>Tite technology for construction which has been hailed as ‘the easiest to assemble on the market’. This construction snaps together neatly and efficiently providing a waterproof place to store garden equipment and personal belongings. Metal sheds are extremely stable and will stay standing for as long as required. The metal sheds are also beneficial to the security conscious as they can be locked with a padlock for maximum peace of mind.

Metal sheds are available in sizes 4’ x 8’ all the way up to 20’ x 10’ so for the garden owner or cultivator requiring a smaller storage space, a metal shed may be preferable. They are also available as leaning constructions perfect for adding onto the side of a house or existing garden storage area. 

In terms of looks, the metal sheds are available in a variety of finishes, such as Titanium, Pale Eucalyptus, white, green and white and silver and these require no seasonal treatment which the wooden sheds do. 

More information on our metal sheds can be found on our website.    

The Benefits of a Wooden Shed

The Wooden Sheds sold at Walton’s are available in a variety of specifications. There is a wooden shed to suit all price ranges and requirements.  

The wooden sheds are available in two types of construction- Overlap and Tongue and Groove. Utilising an overlap construction for wooden sheds enables Walton’s to provide sufficient garden storage at a low cost. For a more stable construction however, there is the tongue and grooved A.K.A. shiplap clad sheds. These are more secure than the overlaps and are better for storage of expensive and/or electrical items. The wooden sheds include either butterfly catches or pad bolts for greater security; these can be reinforced with padlocks for greater safety.  

The sizing of the wooden shed collection ranges from a small 4’ x 6’ to a vast 20’ x 10’. These are great for a variety of uses and the pricing of our wooden sheds is very competitive.   Wooden sheds are part of the essence of an English garden and look charming in any type of back yard which could explain why so many people buy them. There is a wooden shed available for all sorts of requirements such as a bicycle store, a potting shed, a corner shed, security sheds and a village hall. Garden sheds designed for style in the garden are also found here at Walton’s- we stock the High Eaves Dutch Barn Shed and the Jersey Apex Shed ,guaranteed to attract some positive attention to your garden.  

When bought, the wooden sheds have a factory applied basecoat to protect the item in transit. During or after construction, Walton’s encourage you as a customer to treat the shed with a high quality preservative to uphold longevity of the building. It is then recommended that this is done every 12 months for maintanence. Walton’s stock preservative which is guaranteed to keep your garden building protected and weatherproofed. This is available in four colours- Cedar Red, Golden Brown, Dark brown and Evergreen Green. This provides the opportunity to customise your shed at will.  

When purchasing a wooden shed from Walton’s, you additionally have the option to have it installed at an extra cost keeping the hassle of your shed purchase to the absolute minimum.  

View more information on Walton’s Wooden Sheds.