Garden Sheds For Sale UK (Fitted Free) The Best In 2020

These buildings are a British institution and have been popular for many years. Even before the 2nd world war sheds in the garden were popular with the nation when we all gardeners ‘dug for victory’. Since then they have played a large role in the hearts of the nation. There are now few gardens which don’t have a building of some sort whether is a small garden hut or a large wooden shed. Whether it’s small behind a modern house or in a large garden shed for a more affluent home – you will find these buildings are very well used. Generally, houses built between the 1930s and ’50s have substantial gardens. This is where larger garden sheds are to be found. As we got into the 90’s gardens became smaller, putting constraints on the size of shed which could be built and corner sheds become more popular. After the housing bubble burst houses tended to be built with tiny gardens so only the smallest ones would fit the bill.

In essence, storage sheds are normally single-storey buildings used in the garden more often, allotments. The size of the building varies depending on the use, needs and more importantly, the available space. In all instances, all these buildings play a useful role in the day to day life. The sheer versatility is helped by the many different designs which are available. From very basic huts to high-end buildings suitable for a multitude of uses. Essentially, these garden sheds consist of an internal frame onto which cladding is secured. Many sheds waterproofed against the elements. The roof is normally either apex (gable or V’shaped) or pent (single or mono-pitched). Although some buildings, usually in the higher price bracket, can sometimes have a hip roof like on a house. These are quite striking buildings but the price can put a lot of people off. The reason for the price is the complexity of manufacture.

These buildings come in a variety of materials such as wood, timber, metal, steel, plastic or concrete. Often the choice of material used for these tends to be personal choice but different claddings have varying pros and cons. Timber sheds tend to be most popular due to the natural feel it the material gives. However, whilst they are strong, one of the downsides is they need to be treated to maintain their long life. Tanalised or pressure-treated ones won’t require as much maintenance. They normally last for around 15 years, so are very popular. Some sheds are made from galvanised steel with a long guarantee against rust, so no treating of these sheds is required. Beware of metal buildings which are ‘electro-plated’ rather than ‘hot dipped galvanised’. This treatment won’t last as long. Sheds made from more durable materials won’t rust so are a viable proposition for the owner who does not want any maintenance issues. However, these type of units can look a little bland and industrial but do serve their purpose in the garden very well.

Concrete is the ‘bruiser’ of the shed world. Being made from solid concrete they don’t need any maintenance to speak off. They can brush aside everything that the weather throws at them. One of the downsides of these is the limitation in sizes available and. Also, to some people, they can feel rather utilitarian.

These buildings has evolved over the years to suit their surroundings. This is why corner garden sheds have been more common where people try to make the most of all of their gardens. Along with the standard pent or monopitch, apex or gable buildings these corner buildings are very popular and it’s easy to understand why.

The garden shed is used traditionally as a storage place and sometimes as a workshop which limits its use, especially during the cold winter months. There is another option which means you are able to use it all year round. By investing a little more and upgrading to an insulated building you will be able to use these wonderful sheds all year round. Your children could use it as a den and maybe play computer games in there or chill out with their friends.

At at the same time, they will be out from under your feet! Mum or Dad could use it as a ‘man cave’ or ‘she den’ for their own hobbies, pastimes and have some ‘me’ time. An insulated shed could be used as a home office for business. If so the cost would be tax deductible which is a ‘win-win’ for you.

If you are a reasonable DIY’er then it’s relatively easy to insulate the shed yourself. You would just need to buy the insulation material, such as fibreglass, polystyrene or a purpose-made material. You would also need sheets of plywood, hardboard (which can be veneered) or maybe T&G boards. You would need to cut the insulation to size and tack it into place between the internal timbers. Afterwards, you would need to cut the wall sheets to fit and screw or tack into place.

The roof can be challenging to insulate due to the delights of gravity! It ‘tries’ to fall down. You would need 2 or 3 people for this to make life easier. Finish it off with cover strips on the inside – job done. Challenging but quite rewarding!

We are able to offer a full range of insulation options on all the Platinum sheds to save you the hassle. The walls and roofs would be insulated and lined in a variety of ways, to suit your needs. This will mean your building would be available all year round. As standard, we would use a ‘Kingspan’ type of quality insulation. This is a solid composition board, foil backed to help with thermal efficiency. Internal trims would be used to give a clean look inside. It costs a little more, but just think of the benefits!

Provided your new shed is insulated and lined either by you or us then it will be nearly as warm as inside your house. However, like your house, during the colder spells, you will require some heating to ensure a comfortable environment.

We would recommend an electric radiator as the best option. Stay well away from any form of Calor type gas heaters as they produce a lot of damp as well as being a fire risk. The bonus is that the insulation will help to keep your shed cooler in summer.

This is something I didn’t know in my early days of garden shed manufacturing (I started back in 1979 making sheds). I discovered this when going from an uninsulated building into an insulated one. The difference was amazing! The insulation option is well worth considering

On the Platinum buildings pages, there are links to the basic prices and their options. On some of them, there is even an option to insulate the floor for even better protection from the elements. The question to ask is whether you can afford it and can you justify the cost?Well, if you would like to use your new shed all year round then it’s worth working out what this is worth to you. To be able to utilise your shed all year can be a great asset and, maybe, a little piece of calm away from our mad ‘day to day’ world.

The attraction of an insulated garden shed is very appealing as this can give prospective purchasers a very good reason to choose your house. This will give them an opportunity to carry on using it as an office, or maybe they can use it as a recreation or craft room. Possible other uses are as a gloried den for the children which they would love. You can always look on the internet and ask what is the cheapest way to insulate a garden building or about insulation DIY options?

The choice of garden buildings is staggering with many different types available and you can see a good range on our web site. The most important consideration is to ensure it is lined and insulated (I always think this should be insulated and lined as the insulation has to go in before the lining. But it normally is described as lined and insulated, (why I don’t know). The reason for the insulation option is to help to keep the building warmer in winter and more importantly, and not always appreciated, is to keep it cooler in the summer.

You need to ensure that the internal height is sufficient as many of the cheap (made down to a price) sheds and garden buildings are quite low. This is important as a low ceiling height will make it a little claustrophobic. Ensure that the building is made from T&G (tongue and grooved) timber and also, for long life, from redwood deal and not the cheaper white wood.

Where ever possible order double glazed doors and windows as this will help to keep the warmth in during the winter and the heat out during the summer making the building pleasant all year round. There are a number of options for the roof covering from heavy duty felt, long lasting Onduline roofing, felt tiles, cedar shingles or even a slatted roof. All will keep your new building dry from rain and snow so the choice is cosmetic.

The Managing Director of property developers Puddlestone said that there has been a significant rise if the demand for homes with insulated buildings in the gardens. This has made those homes more attractive and easier to sell. This is put down partly to the increase in people wanting to work from home due to the financial crisis. Having said that it does not always mean that the sale value will reflect the cost of the home office just that it makes the home easier to sell.

If you are thinking of investing in an insulated garden shed for the garden it is good to know that it will help in the future to sell your home. So you have had the benefit of whilst you are living there and you also have the confidence that when you decide to move on it should be easier to do so.

We are, of course, very happy to supply you with a firm no-obligation quote for your garden shed to meet your needs.

Just call us on 0333 800 8880, use our contact form or visit one of our display sites.

This all depends on the type of garden shed that you decide to buy and a whole host of other options. There are so many options to choose from and these will depend on the purpose of the building. Take a look through the product tabs at the top of the garden sheds page and go to the appropriate section. There is a huge choice from plastic to concrete and timber.

Many have a range of build and insulation options (free on small and large wooden and concrete sheds). It will also depend on where you want to site your shed. Whether this is in the back garden on at the side of your house. Each page has full help and advice on design and build options.

We are very happy to supply you with a free no-obligation quotation for your heavy duty garden shed.

Call us on 0333 800 8880, use our contact form or visit one of our display sites.