Shed Terminology - Part One

Shed Terminology – Part One

For those who are just starting to look for a garden shed and would like to know more here is a summary of what you should know about a garden shed

Framework: Probably the most important part of a shed, as it is this that gives it its strength. Look out for framework that is too thin. You should be looking for framework thickness of at least 34mm x 34mm which is approximately 1 ½ inches square.

Significantly less than that and your shed would probably resemble a bendy bus.

Looking for a workshop then look for a minimum of 2” x 2” framework. The really strong sheds have 3” x 2” framework.

Nice to haves are rounded framework which prevents nasty gashes if you should bang you head against the framework.

Wall cladding. The choice here is basically overlap, shiplap/ tongue and groove. There is also log lap. Overlap uses a timber thickness of around 5-6mm, shiplap/tongue and groove around 12mm and log lap is usually 19mm or ¾ board as it is sometimes known.

The thicker the timber the more expensive you shed will normally be.

Shiplap/ tongue and groove is the most popular choice. Overlap is the cheapest but look out for some really good Elbec deals on shiplap sheds which are almost the same price as an overlap shed and will last much longer than an overlap shed.

Roof. The more expensive sheds come with tongue and groove boarding. Some may use OSB others a water resistant chipboard. Our professional sheds all have a tongue and groove roof. The popular sheds have a mixture, The pricewise sheds are either OSB or water resistant chipboard.

Part 2 on sheds continued tomorrow