Choosing your Storage Shed

Materials used in making storage sheds

There are different materials that are used in constructing storage sheds. The most obvious choice is wood – wood storage sheds are not only good looking, but they are highly durable too. If you want more durability than wood, you can choose from a wide range of metal storage sheds. Metal is durable, lightweight and it will not get rusted easily. If you want to spend a bit more, you can opt for a vinyl storage shed too. Vinyl is an excellent material because it doesn’t peel and it doesn’t rust at all; it also offers better integrity.

Different styles in storage sheds

When you search Google Images for storage sheds, there are different styles that you come across. Indeed, these different styles of storage sheds are easily available online. The most popular style is gable, where the shed resembles a house. If you want to create more of a rural setting, you can also look at a barn styled storage shed. Quaker is another style that you may want to look at – this form of shed is typical with its longer roof at the back and the hanging front side of the roof. A dormer storage shed has a peaked roof and can often resemble Victorian styled buildings. As far as styling is concerned, it is best to match the storage shed with your landscape or the architecture of your home.

Get the right sized storage shed for storing enough

You cannot ignore the size element in your storage shed. First you need to plan your storage requirement – what are all the items you will need to keep in your storage shed? Apart from the tools, do you want to have space for a worktable? Do you also want to add a couple of chairs or benches where you can sit and work or simply relax when you have had a rigorous day? All these considerations will help you choose the size of the shed.

Use supplement units if you have a budget constraint

There are times when your budget doesn’t allow you to buy a large enough storage shed. At times like these, it is possible to think alternatively. Here you may look to buy a main, large unit and add supplement units to the main unit. For the supplement units, you can choose a corner shed that can fit into one corner, a vertical shed and/or a horizontal shed. You will see that all this fits into your budget.

Get the right accessories for your storage shed

A storage shed isn’t complete when you don’t have the right accessories with it. Some of the most basic accessories are

Ramp – a ramp allows you to easily move wheeled tools (like a lawn mower) in and out of the shed.

Loft – a loft gives you that extra overhead space where you can keep all those items that are not used every day.

Window – a window is essential for your storage shed because it lets natural light in. A window will not only let you see inside the shed properly, but also help you save on electricity consumption cost.

Shelf – you can create multiple shelves where you can store some of the tools, thus creating more space on the ground.

Is the storage shed easy to install?

Usually, storage sheds come in packages and you need to assemble the parts to construct the shed. You should ensure that you don’t buy a storage shed that has too many parts, making installation complicated for you. Even if you buy one, make sure you have an expert doing the installation.

Which storage sheds for which use?

If you want to buy a barn styled storage shed, there are three top models for you to look at – Arrow Red Barn, Arrow Vinyl Sheridan Steel Storage Building (10 feet x 8 feet) and Arrow Vinyl Sheridan Steel Storage Building (10 feet x 14 feet).

If gable is your preferred style, consider between Handy Home Products Sherwood Garden Shed and Handy Home Products Princeton Shed with Floor Frame. On the other hand, if you are interested in a dormer, consider Handy Home Products Dormer Kit With Window.

Steel storage sheds are highly durable and strong. The best models include Arrow Brentwood Steel Storage Building, Newport High Wall Steel Storage Building and Arrow Vinyl Sheridan Steel Storage Building. The last model has a combination of steel and vinyl, making it even better.