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How To Choose A Garden Shed

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If you’re like most people then you know that when buying a shed, you’ve got many things to consider. After all you don’t want to buy a shed and set it up only to realise it’s not what you need or want.

So what we at Cheap Sheds have done is taken the ‘guess work’ out of it for you. Below you will find a guide on how to pick the right shed for your needs. 

Your goal is to find a storage solution that will:

1. Be the right size for your needs: The last thing you want is to buy a shed which is too big or too small

2. Add to your home: You want a shed that can safely & securely store your possessions, but you don’t want an ugly shed that sticks out like a sore thumb

3. Suit Your Budget: You need to find a solution fast, but don’t want to pay too much

 

Read on to discover just how easy it is to get the right storage solution for your needs...

 

SIZE & LOCATION

 

Size does matter

When it comes to buying your shed, size is very important. Buy a shed that’s too small and you’ll still have the same problem of needing storage. Buy a shed that’s too big, you’ll have no backyard left to play with the kids. 

Trying to figure out the size of shed you need is quite simple. Firstly determine what you’d like to store in your shed. It could be,

Kids Toys
Kids Toys
Camping Gear
Camping Gear
Garden Tools
Garden Tools

Once you have a good idea of what you’d like to put in your shed, then estimate how much space it will require. I.e. if it’s some bikes measure the length, plus the combined width. If it’s toys lay them out on the floor (remember you can stack them on top of each other in the shed) and figure out how much space it will take up. 

E.g. your total figure maybe 2m long x 1m wide x 1m high 

Once you’ve got a total figure, write it down because this is the minimum size you’ll need. It’s suggested to buy a shed that’s slightly larger than you need because like most people, you will always find something else to put inside it. 

To help, we have provided the average measurements for commonly stored items BELOW:


Lawn Mower (Push & hand)

W:78cm x H:180 cm x L: 152cm

Sheds Required:

Spanbilt F26 Flat Roof Shed

Ride-on Lawn Mower

W:100cm x H:79.8cm x L:149.4cm

Sheds Required:

YardSaver G88 Garden Shed

Ladder

W:20cm x H: 50cm

Sheds Required:

Slimline F36 garden shed

Large Portable BBQ

H:113cm x W:85.7cm x D: 70cm

Sheds Required:

Slimline F63 garden shed

Kayak

W:110cm x H:360cm

Sheds Required:

Smartlocker900 Roller Door Shed

Bikes x 2 & Wheelie bins (2)

W:210cm x L:120cm

Sheds Required:

Storemate53 Storage Unit

WHERE WILL YOU PUT IT?

 
House Design Plan

Now that you know what size shed you need, it’s time to figure out where to put it. Will it be in the corner of your backyard? Will it be up against the wall of your home? Out the front, back or side of the house?

Choosing the location of the shed is a critical step that’s often overlooked. You don’t want to make the mistake of buying a shed then having nowhere to put it. Or having to put it in a place where it’s inconvenient or hard to access.

So before you hit the ‘buy’ button, be sure that you know where the shed will go. Measure the space just to make sure you’ve got enough room. And don’t worry as there are sheds to suit every space i.e. you may have a narrow walkway at the side of your home so for that we’ve got a shed that’s long with small depth, so you can have storage and still access the backyard.

You’ve done the first step, determining the size and location of your shed. Now it’s time to decide on the style and design.

STYLE & DESIGN


Steel Sheds

Steel Sheds


Sheds made from Zinc or Zincalume, tough durable steel are the most reliable sheds available today. They are also available in colour steel which means the steel has two coats of paint burnt onto it.

This affects the quality of the product in no way. The only difference is one shed has colour to match your existing colour scheme in your backyard and looks better, while the other is the standard aluminium finish.

The great thing about steel sheds is they are cheap, come in a large variety and are made to withstand the Australian climate. They require no maintenance and can be disassembled if ever needed. Some steel sheds even come with a ‘high wind rating’ upgrade for those people who live in cyclone/storm-prone areas.

For further details

*As mentioned previously some of our sheds also come with different wind ratings so if you live in a ‘cyclone prone’ area, we’ll have a shed that is right for you. Check out our list of accessories for the cyclonic upgrade.

WHAT ROOF SHOULD I HAVE

 

When it comes to the roof of your shed you have multiple options to choose from. You can have, Which roof you choose will be determined by how much room you have and also what type of look you want. Each has its own benefits; it’s just a matter of deciding which one is best for you.


Gable Roof

Gable Roof


The gable roof is the traditional ‘house roof’ when one-half of the roof slopes one way and the other half of the roof slops the other way. It looks great and is very good for units that are used as a freestanding shed. 

Skillion or Sloping Roof

Skillion (sloping) Roof


This means that the roof is higher on one end and sloping towards the other end. This is ideal for slimline storage sheds so they can be placed against a wall and the roof sloping away from the wall drives all rainwater away from the wall. It is also ideal if higher wall height is needed at the entrance of the storage shed as there are models that have higher walls at the front where the door is and the roof slopes towards the back of the unit. 

Flat roof

Flat Roof


This is the most economical option as flat roofs require the least amount of material and as a result of that, they normally come at a lower price point. They are also the easiest and quickest to assemble.

Once you’ve determined the size, colour, design and material of your shed it’s time to find one on our site that suits your budget.

SHEDS FOR THE RIGHT PRICE

 

At Cheap Sheds, we supply only high-quality Australian Made sheds at the lowest prices. Our entire shed range comes with a minimum 15-year Guarantee, although some do have 30 years.

You can rest easy knowing you’ll never pay too much when you buy from Cheap Sheds.

Now, do you want to find out HOW to shop online for a Garden Shed?

 

If you have any questions or would like more information on how you can resolve your storage problem, you can contact our customer support team via phone, email or live chat.


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