Thursday, 13 October 2011

Buying a Garden Shed

On Alfresia we sell a number of Garden Sheds in different sizes. Buying a shed can be a confusing process, and so here are some tips to make everything go smoother!

Obviously, the first consideration should be size; Garden Sheds come in sizes large and small, and you should always consider the dimensions of your garden, how much space you need, and how much space you are willing to take up with your shed. For example, if you only have a medium sized garden and are only going to keep a few tools in it, then a 16×10 shed with double doors probably isn’t necessary or appropriate. Similarly if you plan to keep everything but the kitchen sink in your shed, then a 6×4 might not suit your needs.

The second consideration should be price. The rule is quite simple here: the bigger the floor space of the shed, the more expensive it is going to be. Don’t pay for space you can’t afford, but don’t under-spend if you will use the extra space.

Thirdly, ensure that the shed is of good quality and comes from a well respected supplier (like Alfresia!). When looking at sheds, ensure that some kind of base treatment is applied prior to purchase and  that the roof is felted. Such treatment will mean that your shed will last longer. This doesn’t mean you won’t have to care for it, but you should at least have a shed that won’t rot instantly!
As we have mentioned, Alfresia sell a number of impressive garden sheds which are great value for money when you consider their quality: The 16x10m Coniston Garden Store is the largest model in the range, with 8 side fixed, styrene glazed windows and tongue and groove shiplap cladding. The smallest model would be the 6x4m Derwent Apex Garden Shed, and this really is available at a bargain rate. There are many other sheds available between these two sizes and all sahre the same, high quality, construction method!

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