Which Shed!

Foggster

We are starting on our garden next week which is a pretty big job as it hasnt been touched since we moved here 2 years ago and in the meantime has been used as a builder's yard! With the builders gone we are going to start clearing the 2 old sheds (and believe they are OLD) and want to replace with a new 10ft x 8ft "shed".

We have about £600-£700 to spend if needs be but I am wondering what people would buy shed-wise. Do we go for metal, plastic or wooden and what are the advantages and disadvantages.

There will be a good concrete base to place it on and will be used for storage as opposed to a DIY shed.

Many thanks in advance.

ormus

wood is best. metal and plastic have awful condensation problems.
a big problem. esp when used for storage.

Foggster

Thank you Ormus.

Would anyone like to recommend a supplier? I have seen alot of places selling Billy Ho sheds which seem to have good write ups. With the money I have available is there a specification I should be looking for?

Thank you.

moonrakerz

Wood, without a doubt.

You will get what you pay for. The DIY stores sheds are "cheap and cheerful", not bad for the money but won't last overly long.

I would suggest you try your local area so that you can actually see what your money will get you.
I got my shed from these people, this will give you some idea of what a good quality shed will cost you.
http://www.timbertack.co.uk/
Very well made, will last for years.

ormus

its all a bit relative though.
my shed is on its last legs now. it was here when i moved here. so its about 15/20 yrs old.
no doubt it came from wickes or BQ. as did most DIY items in my house from the previous owner.

absence

Have you thought about buying a concrete sectional shed. These can start at £700 for a 6'5" x 6'3" and they will deliver and erect it for you - no work for you. You do need a good flat concrete base though which you mention you have (I think this has to be around 6" thick). Also look at ebay for second hand concrete sheds, there are some good bargains to be had.

Chrisblue1962

Here's an alternative thought...

Could you not look at the type and size of wooden shed that you need and then build your own!

A quick search on Internet will provide you with sites that have shed building plans, timber cutting lists, etc

Sheds aren't that technically difficult and I'm sure if you bought pre-treated timber from a timber merchant- I think it is usually tanalised or vac-vac treated by the timber supplier rather than just being dipped in preservative by the shed maker - and hired a circular table saw, it would not be too difficult

The hardest bit would be doing a flagged or concrete base.

...just an idea / food for thought.

Canucklehead

Good evening: we have used this supplier twice now.

HTH

Canucklehead

booty40uk

Hi

I've just built a shed in my garden. 3.3m wide by 1.8m deep and 1.8m high. All tanalised timbers and ply with felted roof. materials came in at £470 and took 2 1/2 days to complete including 2 coats of weatherproof stain. I now have plenty of room for all my kit and the 2 dogs have a new house too!!

Andy

sparrer

Good question. I'm buying a shed and have looked into metal (my neighbour has one and it folds/bends too easily, also has condensation and nowhere to hang things) plastic (similar probs to metal and not too good for screwing hooks etc into) or wood.

Having decided on wood I then had to choose between overlap or tongue and groove. Overlap is a good basic cheap system while t&g is stronger and longer lasting. I plan to stay here for a good few years yet so opted for t&g, but it's all down to personal choice.

For your money you should get a quality t&g, or as others have suggested, a concrete one. I personally wouldn't choose it but only from the aesthetic point of view, though no doubt would look fine with something growing up a trellis to cover the 'rawness'.