Apex Roof Or Pent Roof
The style of roof is probably the most obvious change you can make to a shed; however it might not make as much difference to the functionality as you might think. An apex roof will have a central ridge, usually running from front to back, from which it will slope down to the walls. A pent roof is one continuous slope from a higher wall to a lower one. You should ensure you have enough headroom, otherwise choose the style of roof that you prefer the look of.
Tongue And Groove Or Overlap
The walls of wooden sheds are generally either tongue and groove or overlap. For overlap walls the individual slats simply overlap each other, this makes for a simple and effective barrier against the weather, but will not keep out draughts. For tongue and groove walls the slats are designed to slot together, this means that a tongue and groove panel is more durable and draught-proof, however the extra work required in manufacturing does increase the cost. Generally overlap panelling is ideal for storage space, particularly of gardening tools, whereas tongue and groove is suited for workshops.
Shed Treatment
All wooden sheds should come with a base treatment that will protect them during delivery and assembly; you would then need to treat the shed yourself. Many manufacturers also offer a top coat treatment option on their sheds which will then mean you do not need to treat the shed yourself until a new coat is required, usually a year or so later. The final option is to have the panels pressure treated; this allows you to never worry about treating the shed yourself as the pressure treatment will fully protect the wood. Your choice should generally be decided by whether you feel you can put the effort into treating the building yourself, and if not it might be worth paying the extra for pressure treatment.
Door Style
The range of doors goes far beyond just single or double doors. You can find sheds with stable doors and joinery doors, which means built with a solid framework. Always consider the size of the door opening when choosing your shed, obviously you need your door to be wide enough for anything you might want to put inside your shed.
Glazing Options
Most sheds come with horticultural glass as standard which is generally about 3mm thick. Horticultural glazing will generally break into shards when damaged making it unsuitable for those who have children who might injure themselves. In these cases, toughened glass or styrene can be used as a far safer alternative. Toughened glass is similar to the glazing used for cars in that it will shatter into small pieces which are far less dangerous, whereas styrene is a plastic based option that is much less likely to break.
1. Overall, there are plenty of different options that will allow you to ensure you end up with the right shed for you. There are plenty more that I have not even mentioned in this article, but hopefully I have given you a good starting point for considering what features are necessary for your purposes and also what non-essential features you would like.
2. Hopefully this article has given you plenty of ideas on how to decide on the right shed for you. Always consider the purpose of your shed when making decisions on its features, there is no point spending a fortune if it is just for simple storage, whereas you might regret not adding a few more upgrades if you are going to be using it as a workshop.
The style of roof is probably the most obvious change you can make to a shed; however it might not make as much difference to the functionality as you might think. An apex roof will have a central ridge, usually running from front to back, from which it will slope down to the walls. A pent roof is one continuous slope from a higher wall to a lower one. You should ensure you have enough headroom, otherwise choose the style of roof that you prefer the look of.
Tongue And Groove Or Overlap
The walls of wooden sheds are generally either tongue and groove or overlap. For overlap walls the individual slats simply overlap each other, this makes for a simple and effective barrier against the weather, but will not keep out draughts. For tongue and groove walls the slats are designed to slot together, this means that a tongue and groove panel is more durable and draught-proof, however the extra work required in manufacturing does increase the cost. Generally overlap panelling is ideal for storage space, particularly of gardening tools, whereas tongue and groove is suited for workshops.
Shed Treatment
All wooden sheds should come with a base treatment that will protect them during delivery and assembly; you would then need to treat the shed yourself. Many manufacturers also offer a top coat treatment option on their sheds which will then mean you do not need to treat the shed yourself until a new coat is required, usually a year or so later. The final option is to have the panels pressure treated; this allows you to never worry about treating the shed yourself as the pressure treatment will fully protect the wood. Your choice should generally be decided by whether you feel you can put the effort into treating the building yourself, and if not it might be worth paying the extra for pressure treatment.
Door Style
The range of doors goes far beyond just single or double doors. You can find sheds with stable doors and joinery doors, which means built with a solid framework. Always consider the size of the door opening when choosing your shed, obviously you need your door to be wide enough for anything you might want to put inside your shed.
Glazing Options
Most sheds come with horticultural glass as standard which is generally about 3mm thick. Horticultural glazing will generally break into shards when damaged making it unsuitable for those who have children who might injure themselves. In these cases, toughened glass or styrene can be used as a far safer alternative. Toughened glass is similar to the glazing used for cars in that it will shatter into small pieces which are far less dangerous, whereas styrene is a plastic based option that is much less likely to break.
1. Overall, there are plenty of different options that will allow you to ensure you end up with the right shed for you. There are plenty more that I have not even mentioned in this article, but hopefully I have given you a good starting point for considering what features are necessary for your purposes and also what non-essential features you would like.
2. Hopefully this article has given you plenty of ideas on how to decide on the right shed for you. Always consider the purpose of your shed when making decisions on its features, there is no point spending a fortune if it is just for simple storage, whereas you might regret not adding a few more upgrades if you are going to be using it as a workshop.
Gavin Graham works for Elbec, an online store selling wooden sheds and other garden buildings and accessories. From garden sheds and summerhouses to fencing and garden arches, Elbec offers a wide range of garden products.
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