How to Choose the Right Workshop
Having your own workshop in the backyard is every man's dream (and women more recently!). Some call it a 'Sanctuary' or 'Man Cave' but whatever you call it, the workshop has many great uses.
We have seen them turned into:
- The typical handy man's work station where your store your tools and works on repairs
- A Music Studio for you and your bandmates to hammer out some tunes
- A dedicated sports shed aka the "Mav cave" with a sofa and TV
- It's the go-to spot to fix the kids bikes, work on school projects or mend small things for the home or backyard.
- Or it's a place for hobbyists, so enjoy your model building or store your collections and admire them... or whatever it is your love to tinker on!
These are just some of the conventional ways Australians use their workshops. Today we are also seeing the rise of Art studios, Yoga rooms, Home Offices and Gyms!
With so many awesome uses, it is no wonder so many people are looking for affordable workshops to add to their properties.
If you are looking to buy a workshop let me help you choose the right workshop for you.
How to Choose a Size
Size of site:
First, you have considered the size of the space you have available for the workshop on your property. Measure it out and make sure that there is room around it so you can access its outer regions. Also make allowances for the foundation you will need to lay.
What size do you need for your use:
Of course, an important factor to consider is what you plan to do in your workshop. Will you spend a lot of time in the space? Will you need light? Will you need a lot of open space and will you require bench space, shelving etc.
Remember adding storage solutions such as shelves takes up part of the available space so take it into consideration.
Size of Workshop:
Our workshop sheds begin with the small types, which are 4.5m x 2.25m and end with the largest truss workshop sheds, which have the dimensions of 7.5m x 3.75m.
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These are DIY workshops and easy to set up (if you have some experience with DIY and some help) and are certainly large enough to either act as,
Storage solutions: store gardening tools, backyard equipment and sporting gears. Let's not forget your ride on mower!
Workshop Space: You can fit it out with shelving, work benches, lighting and all sorts to create your ultimate space.
Types of Workshops
There are two types of workshops you can choose from, Timber or Steel.
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These are commonly found in backyards and choosing which one suits you best depends on
- What you plan to use it for
- Your Budget
- Personal preference
STEEL WORKSHOPS
What you plan to use the workshop for is very important to consider when choosing which type of workshop to choose from.
If you are planning to use it as a trade workshop, where you will use power tools that may spark or perhaps equipment that can heat up and be dangerous, we highly recommend you opt for a Steel Workshop. For obvious reasons, a timber shed would be a risk to your own safety as well as your home incase it catches alight for any reason.
Steel Workshops are also generally cheaper and you have a larger range to choose from as well as colours.
So if you are going to work out your car or bikes, build large projects or use the workshop for a tradesman workshop, a Steel Shed is for you!
TIMBER WORKSHOPS
A timber workshop is really something else. They are beautiful and you can't deny the smell of timber has its own appeal. Though these products are DIY they are very solid and well-designed. You are usually guaranteed windows for air and light and can add additional ones to customise them.
They are generally a bit more expensive than steel and there isn't a wide range to choose from compared to steel, but you definitely will not be disappointed if you choose to add a timber workshop to your backyard.
These workshops are great for home offices, studios even hobby spaces where you are not at risk of igniting the timber. It is treated and safe but it is always best to be safe.
Extra Height & Doors
Our entire workshop sheds come with a stylish gable roof for extra headroom, to make working inside the shed a more comfortable experience.
The standard wall height of the workshop shed is 1.8m, but with our Durabuilt sheds it can be increased to 1.98 or 2.1m.
On the Absco Highlander range which comes with 2.03m standard wall height.
The smaller sheds come with a double door, while the larger ones have an extra single door for easier and quick access. It's best to check what the product offers on the Product Page and see if you can add the extras via the Accessory add ons.
Want Something Tougher?
Our YardPro Range of workshops is made using the 'Portal Frame' structure. This is more of a solid and durable shed allowing you to use it for a workshop, garage or even your office.
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They are high quality, Australian made sheds that come semi-assembled... That's great as it means less work for you. These sheds will last a lifetime! Checkout the range of YardPro workshops here http://www.cheapsheds.com.au/garden-sheds/yardpro-workshop.html |
At Cheap Sheds you'll find a wide range of workshop sheds in Australia from all the major manufacturers. We only carry products that are Australian or USA made and those that are of very high quality. Our models are easy to assemble. We can deliver the sheds to most of the home addresses or to depots in all major cities and regional centres in Australia.
If you are not convinced that choosing Cheap Sheds to help you find your workshop is the right step, then why not hear from our customers and see what say below.
How Cheap Shed Aussies Use Their Workshops
