Wooden Sheds And Their Many Benefits
Wooden sheds are SO MUCH MORE than a storage area for all those tools you barely use but can’t seem to get rid of. In fact, they can actually take on a life all there own. And they can be made for one of several different purposes.
Garden sheds are perhaps the most popular types of sheds and they seem to have a natural fit located next to the garden. This makes it really convenient for storing your garden tools and gardening supplies. And, its a breeze to pot all your plants with an added workbench. You can actually feel a connection to the past with the character and charm of many of today’s garden sheds.
You can use sheds for other reasons also. For instance, a shed next to a pool actually serves the purpose of a pool cabana. Pool chemicals that really should be stored away from the house are better placed in the cabana. You can also use the cabana for housing a refrigerator for cold snacks, towels, pool toys, and other supplies. Storing towels and dry clothes also helps keep the kids from running into the house all wet.
Because of their small size, wooden sheds are perfect for artists’ studios and also as kids playhouses. Most shed sizes will accommodate a few pieces of furniture that makes them ideal areas for your own little sanctuary.
There are a few alternatives for the kind of material you can build with if you are considering building your own shed. I recommend building your shed from wood simply for aesthetic reasons, if nothing else. Especially if your shed will be in a highly visible area.
Your other alternatives are metal and plastic. Metal is strong but they can get really hot, especially in warmer climates. Plastic is going to be your least expensive option and they are virtually maintenance free.
Assuming you’ve made the decision to put a wooden shed in your backyard, you’ll need to decide if you are going to hire someone to build it or if you will tackle that challenge yourself. There are a LOT of shed kits available out there for you to choose from if you feel comfortable enough with your carpentry skills. And, its much faster and easier to build a shed from a kit than it is making it from scratch.
Before you choose your shed, its really important to step back and evaluate what its purpose(s) will be. Then the rest will fall into place.
Terry Shaw enjoys everything about garden sheds. For more info, construction tips, and resources, visit his web site: Best Wooden Sheds.
Wooden Sheds Categorized A Different Way
Usually, wooden sheds are categorized by the type of roof they are made with. There’s salt box, gambrel, lean-to, etc. But you can also categorized them a different way – by how they are used. Each one of these uses can have any of the types of roofs mentioned as the style doesn’t really matter. Here are the five most common uses for wooden sheds:
1. Storage Sheds
By far, the most basic shed is the storage shed. They consist of four walls, a roof, door, a floor and that’s about it. This is to keep out potential thieves. The floor can be made either out of wood on a frame or on a slab of poured concrete. Since space is usually at a premium in small storage sheds, its important to keep them well organized.
2. Garden Shed
Garden sheds are one of the most convenient items you could have for your garden – especially if your garden is a healthy distance from your main house. It becomes crucial to have a place to store your gardening tools so you can easily find them when you need them most. Garden sheds are also a great place to keep a potting bench and all your extra gardening supplies.
3. Tool Sheds
Are all your tools piling up in the corner of your garage – and your wife is tired of looking at it? Tool sheds are a place where you can keep all your tools in one spot. And, just like a storage shed, they should be as secure as possible. All you have to do is add some pegboards, shelving, some cabinets and a workbench and you’ll be all set. So now the only complaining you will hear is maybe, “are you out there in the tool shed again?”
4. Sheds That Are Converted
A personal favorite of mine, the converted shed is easy to have just by converting it from one purpose (or use) to another. You can also easily change it into an artist studio, pool cabana, and so on. If you want to make a mini retreat, simply add some paint, cozy furniture, a nice rug and your all set.
5. Playhouse
As described in the paragraph above, you can convert an existing shed into a playhouse for the kids or you can build one from a kit (or scratch) for this specific purpose. When your kids are too big for the playhouse, simply convert it back.
There are several other types of sheds you can categorize by their use but this is a basic overview of the five most common. Hopefully you will see the need to build one of your own. You won’t be disappointed.
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