Shed of the week
Discussion
I need a shed of some kind for storing garden furniture and the mower. 6x4 or 5x7 is all I need.
Thing is, all sheds seems look pretty much the same. Is it possible to get a shed that looks a bit classier than yer average shed? One with a door at least 6' high would be nice too - why do shed makers only cater for dwarves?
Thing is, all sheds seems look pretty much the same. Is it possible to get a shed that looks a bit classier than yer average shed? One with a door at least 6' high would be nice too - why do shed makers only cater for dwarves?
V8mate said:
If the shed is only 6x4 why does it need to be big enough to stand up in? Is your lawnmower 6' tall?
No, but I am!V8mate said:
I got one of those two-tone (green/beige) metal sheds from Homebase/Argos. £99 I think. Is great for the mower and other garden tools. Not robust enough for bikes and regular access usage, but fine for gardening only.
I saw one like that - perfect size and very practical, but it just looks out of place in a garden IMHO - too artificial.jkennyd said:
There is a guy on the interweb that does log type sheds. Look really nice. I cant remember who though 
Sounds interesting...V8mate said:
I'm 6'3" - I stand at the door and can pretty much reach everything. The shed looks ok if you let a bush grow over it!
I rather fancied being able to go into the shed, rather than stand outside and wave my arms about. But the bush idea is good - in fact there's an ivy nearby which would enjoy it!jkennyd said:
http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk/store/cust...
I'm not sure this is the actual site I mentioned but this was the style.
Interesting - like a small chalet-thing. Thanks, I'll ponder that. I also found 'loglap' which looks a bit different too.I'm not sure this is the actual site I mentioned but this was the style.
As for the Tardis, I fear the inside will be too big to heat...
Decision time looms! Will it be a cheap shed tarted up with cedar shingles on the outside, or a loglap, or the chalet-thing? Phone lines are open etc etc...
mgtony said:
Why not build your own, some CLS studding frames, clad in T&G, bit of felt on the roof. Then make it to fit a standard new/secondhand house door.
I did consider it, but today visited my local 'shed' place and they were very helpful - I can specify any changes I like to make it not yer average shed. So the shed and door will be higher than standard, the door will be designed to take a proper lock (not a hideous padbolt), and I'll have a fancy fascia too 
No problem:
Valley Garden Supplies
Hillside
Wignall Street
Lawford
Manningtree
Essex CO11 2JL
Telephone:01206 392975
They make them on site - just walk in and talk it over. You start with a basic shed from their range then add custom features as required. Nice simple family business - owner is Phil.
Valley Garden Supplies
Hillside
Wignall Street
Lawford
Manningtree
Essex CO11 2JL
Telephone:01206 392975
They make them on site - just walk in and talk it over. You start with a basic shed from their range then add custom features as required. Nice simple family business - owner is Phil.
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