What to look for in a garden shed

What should you look for in an ideal garden shed?

Looking for the right garden shed can bring up so many options it may seem somewhat daunting at first, but it doesn’t need to be. Here are some straightforward tips on what to look for in your ideal shed.

It’s certainly worth taking the time to find the right garden shed for your own needs. After all, you want to find a shed that is hard-wearing and long-lasting as well as looking the part, so what should you take into consideration?

The timber used for your shed should be of a high grade and also taken from a sustainable source. The timber should be pressure treated instead of dipped in order to provide years of service and peace of mind for you and anyone else around you who may use it.

The right manufacturers will offer different styles and sizes in order to meet your requirements and your budget. The best products will come with a 10 year product guarantee against any manufacturing defects that may arise.

Other things to look out for are:

Framework and Cladding

Your shed will be stronger and more durable the thicker the framework and the cladding are. At Walford Timber, we sell excellent quality timber cladding, explore here.

Roof and floor

For the floor, Solid Tongue and Groove (T&G) boards are most suitable, with the floors best supported by pressure-treated joists.

Doors

The doors of your shed should have diagonal framing and also be specifically constructed to match the rest of the shed itself. In terms of security, the minimum should be a sliding bolt and on sheds with higher specifications including hardware, rim lock and a proper door knob.

Glazing

Windows should ideally be made of shed glass instead of polycarbonate, which will discolour over time and is easily scratched. The best, most practical sheds are typically supplied with a double window, which includes one opener to allow in natural light and also offers ventilation.