Apart from the obvious ie whether you would like a wooden shed or a metal shed or even a plastic one what should I be thinking about?
1. Why do I want a Garden Shed?
The first question you need to ask yourself is what am I going to use my shed for. Will it be storage?. Are you looking for something practical; something that looks good in the garden maybe; or maybe you might prefer a place to relax, or somewhere to entertain or somewhere to pursue a hobby or for work. Maybe you need it for a home gym, whatever the use Elbec will have the answer for you.
Will a shed be suitable or maybe a summerhouse or even a log cabin. Summerhouses and Log cabins have the advantage that they are more versatile than a standard garden shed and can be used for a multitude of purposes. They will be more expensive than a shed but if it is a feature in your garden you are looking for then the cost will be more than worth it.
2. Location, Location Location
Well you need to decide where you would like it to go in the garden.
Is there an obvious spot for it? Will it simply be replacing an existing shed or summerhouse?
A shed is not used all year round so you don’t want to be squelching up and down a sodden lawn, so think about how you will access the shed in wet weather.
Think about the neighbours do you think they will object.? They can if the height from ground level to ridge is more than 2.5m (8ft 2”) and within 2.0m (6ft 6”) of their boundary and you would need planning permission if that was the case.
When the shed is delivered can it be delivered to where the shed will be assembled?
Some properties only have access through the house, in which case if you are going for a shed larger than 6 x 4 then you will need to choose a modular shed from our Shire or Shed Baron collection. Our modular sheds have smaller panels making up a wall. For instance if you choose a 10ft shed it may have 3 panels making up the 10ft wall which means they can be easily handled by one person and taken directly through your house.
3. Shed Type.
Ok so you have decided on a location. Now what type of shed do you require to make the most of the chosen spot. Will it be going into a corner in which case you should choose from elbec ’s selection of corner sheds.
If you want the shed to compliment other buildings such as your house, then go for an apex.
Will it be going against a wall? A pent shed would be a good option here from Elbec ’s collection.
4. Doors and Windows.
Think about where the door will go, can you open the door. Which way does the door need to open. So when choosing a shed, make sure the door will be in the right position for you. All our sheds can have hinges fitted on either side of the door.
Where will the windows be. Again all Elbec sheds windows can be fitted on both sides of an apex or in various configurations in a pent.
5. Size matters
If you think you will need a 6 x 4 garden shed well try and fit an 8 x6 garden shed instead. You know how it is. Whatever size you think you need now, in a year or two you will want a bigger one.
If you are thinking of a 10 x 6 try for a 10 x 8 garden shed.
Why do I say this? I am talking from experience here. I bought a 8 x 6 shed then realized I couldn’t fit in everything I wanted to. I decided to replace it with a 10 x 6 shed ; but what use is an extra 2ft in length I hear you say. That wont make a difference will it?. Ah but it will as it gives you an extra 12sq feet of space (that’s 6ft x 2ft for us non mathematicians)
So in the space of 18 months I had wasted money on a smaller shed that I simply didn’t need. So the moral of the story is go for the biggest garden shed that your garden will sensibly take and save yourself some money.
6. Budget
How much do you have to spend. Elbec cater for all budgets. All our sheds are great quality. The cheapest ones in our range are the overlap range and they provide a lot of storage area for the lowest prices around.
You can pay a little more then for extra features such as opening windows, locking doors, joinery windows. If you are not thinking of moving house and you want your shed to last and last we recommend you go for the top end of your budget.
Our Sheriff range sells best for those sheds at the lower price end and our Shire sheds which offer more features such as proper joinery windows are the best sellers at the slightly higher prices. Whatever you choose you can rest assured you will be recving a quality shed.
7. Base
We need to put in on a firm base. A concrete or slab base is best. Some of our buildings have the option of a portabase which can be put directly onto a level ground . If thje base is not solid the shed will move and you will end up with a wonky shed; windows and doors will become difficult to close.
8. Buying the shed
Simply click on www.elbecgardenbuildings.co.uk and then order over the internet or on the phone. All our prices include VAT and are usually the delivered price although if you are fortunate enough to live in Scotland there is a little extra to pay for delivery if you are choosing a Shire shed. Shire sheds also have a small charge to the South west and parts of Wales and London. The good news for these areas though that our Sheriff range is usually free to most of the UK mainland but again there may be a little extra if you are fortunate enough to live in some parts of the Scottish highlands. Strangely enough all our log cabins are shipped free of charge to Scotland and Wales.
Elbec deliver to most areas but if we have to get our feet wet delivering to those offshore places such as IOW, IOM or Ireland then im afraid we can only deliver to the nearest UK mainland port.
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