Garden Sheds and Industrial Buildings Tips for choosing the perfect garden shed

Tips for choosing the perfect garden shed

15:08:20 24th August 2010

It is important to consider the purpose of a garden shed before selecting the structure that best meets your needs, according to one DIY firm.

Martino Home Improvements asserts that the two key things to think about before committing to a purchase is what the shed will be used for and how long it will need to last.

It highlighted that there are many different types of shed to choose from - each with its own advantages.

Metal sheds, for example, are extremely durable, while pressure-treated garden sheds offer a long-lasting outdoor storage solution.

Those who live in a damp or rainy climate may wish to opt for a shed with water-resistant properties, the retailer added.

Tallahassee Home & Garden magazine recently highlighted the emerging popularity of metal sheds as an alternative to wooden garden structures.

Sheds crafted of steel and aluminium have an advantage over their wooden alternatives thanks to their all-weather durability - the material is less likely to crack or develop blisters.

Metal sheds may also be more effective at keeping pests away, meaning their contents will always be safe and protected. ADNFCR-2655-ID-800037807-ADNFCR

Robin Antill+

garden sheds in 1979.

31 years experience.

Growing vegetables is 'beneficial'

The various benefits of growing vegetables in the back garden have been extolled. Growing food for yourself is about more than just reducing food bills, according to This Is Staffordshire. The newspaper, which interviewed keen gardener Alison Cooke, has been looking at the positive effects of vegetable gardening. Mrs Cooke...read more

Gardens 'can be fun for all the family'

Gardens can be great places for children to learn about gardening as well as being a place to play. Francine Raymond, writing for the Telegraph, has praised the efforts of keen gardeners Lucy and Dom Redmond in using their garden to educate their children. Tilly and Flori, the couple's two daughters, were encouraged...read more

Care for rambling roses on garden sheds

Garden sheds are often home to displays of rambling roses and one organisation has offered tips on how best to keep the flowers healthy. The Royal Horticulture Society, writing advice in the Telegraph, recommends tying the growth horizontally to ensure the best coverage of flat surfaces. Any diseased stems or older shoots...read more