When choosing a timber building, you need to check the specifications to ensure it will have the strength to last. So always check out the thickness of the timber, whether it’s made from redwood or the cheap inferior whitewood, how thick the framing is etc. Are the doors and windows joinery made, meaning they will last a long time? Does it has toughened glass for safety or imperfect horticultural glass, plastic or perspex? All important questions.
On many of the buildings available on the web, you will find that they will deliver them to your house and leave them for you to build. You can save a little money this way, but you will have to build it yourself. That’s OK if you are a good DIYer, but it will still be hard work. The best option is to take advantage of 1st Choice’s FREE assembly option on the Diamond and Platinum buildings. They will do all the hard work – all you need to do is build a level base for it to go onto. And they can even arrange that for you as well if you wish. This way, you can be sure your new building will be built correctly, and all you need to do is enjoy it.
We have a large range of
garden shed sizes for you to choose from and in several styles. However, we specialise in making buildings to suit your needs. Whether it needs to be taller, extra or fewer windows, the doors and windows moved, we can do that for you. Ensure you buy the building to suit you and your family with no compromises. Give us a call on (0333) 800 8880 or visit our showroom and discuss what you would like. We are happy to provide a quote to suit you with no pressure.
To make the most of your new building, it’s a good idea to have it
lined and insulated to get the most use out of you all year round. Doing so will keep the building cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It’s possible to do this yourself if you feel confident. However, there is an option to do this for you on all the
Platinum buildings. It can be seen as a luxury, but you will be glad you did on those hot summer days or cold winter days. Just contact us, and we will arrange a free quote for you.
We provide 10×10 sheds with a protective treatment but why not consider a building painted with Sadolin (Diamond Buildings) or Valtti (Platinum Buildings) paints. Both are available in a range of colours so you find a colour to suit you. You can find more details about
painted sheds here. Or, just contact us, and we will arrange a free quote for you.
Sadolin Superdec 'Clover Leaf'
Free Fitting Included
Sadolin Superdec 'Sea Step' +
Free Assembly Included
Sadolin Superdec 'Four By Two'
Free Fitting Included
Sadolin Superdec 'Outside'
Free Installation Included
Tikkurila 'Sage Green' Wood Stain
Free Assembly Included
Tikkurila 'Chestnut Brown' Stain
Free Assembly Included
Tikkurila 'Charcoal Grey' Wood Stain
Free Assembly Included
Tikkurila 'Oakwood' Wood Stain
Erected Free Of Charge
Before deciding on a new 10×10 shed for your garden, you should always do your homework (sorry!) as it’s very easy to be taken in with a flashy website leaflet or colour brochure. Try to find time and make a trip down to our showroom where you can examples on view. By doing so, you will then be able to decide what you may be buying. We have a large collection of wooden buildings that you are welcome to view. We will be delighted to show you the different buildings and answer any queries you may have. We can provide quotations as well. Another thing to do is to take a look at the
feedback from previous customers which can be enlightening.
All of our timber sheds which we sell are not the 'cheap and cheerful' buildings you can buy online made from inferior materials and down to a price. After 40 years in the business we know what is important in making a quality garden shed - one that will last and will look good in your garden.
Don't risk buying a 'bad un'. Do your research and always, if possible, go and look at your intended purchase before signing on the 'dotted line'. Don't end up in the situation - if only! Visit one of our show sites and see for yourself how good our sheds are. You won't regret it.
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Diamond Sheds
Free Assembly Included
Platinum Sheds
Free Installation Included
Bespoke Options
Nowadays children seem to be addicted to their Playstations, Wii’s and Xboxes and are busy battling to save the universe in their bedrooms. Whilst they are doing this they are not getting any exercise or bonding with other children. So now it’s a good idea to show them the joys of your
garden and your 10X10 shed. To many children the garden shed is out of bounds, and in many cases it’s important that they are, but with some friendly encouragement and guidance you can show them delights they would not be expecting.
Children love to play in the dirt generally, certainly young children, so this can make it seem more fun to them. Introduce them to the garden by allowing them a small area where can cultivate their piece of garden and allow them to grow their own vegetables or flowers. You will need to educate them, but don’t tell them they are being educated, about what garden tools to use and where you keep them in your shed. Ensure they realise these tools have to be put back into the garden shed afterwards for next time.
Put their garden plot where they can see it easily, often in front of the shed is good, as this will encourage them to keep checking on their garden. Allow them to water their seeds and plants and give them responsibility for them. They will enjoy that, being like their Dad’s.
Don’t dictate to them what to grow, let them take a look at the seed catalogues and allow then to choose. Try to steer them towards easy growing vegetable or flowers to ensure their results are good. By doing this you can share in their enjoyment and wonder at growing THEIR own produce or flowers. And when they eat it (not the flowers, unless it’s cauliflower) they will be very proud of themselves, and so they should be.
A scheme, a few years ago, was launched for children banned from the potting shed at home or who did not have the benefit of their own garden or were not allowed in their garden at home but who marvelled at flowers by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). This gardening scheme was launched during the school holidays in August for under 16’s to visit any of the four RHS gardens free of charge. At these events they were allowed to participate in most of the fun events taking place.
These youngsters were able to handle various gardening tool found in most gardens and also could take part in bug hunts (ugh) which took place at Hyde Hall which is in Essex. The chief curator at the RHS gardens, Jim Gardiner (very apt) said that a trip to these gardens would ensure a great day out for all the family. He hoped that these visitors would come back in the future as well as providing encouragement to involve their children at home in their gardens.
Other free garden activities on offer at the time was a forest party at Harlow Carr in Yorkshire. Down in Devon were activities such as face painting, story telling, hosting arts and garden crafts workshops. At Wisley, near Guildford in Surrey, children’s interests were sharpened in skills such as tracking through the woods and gardens, den making and also allowing them to try to conquer the sunflower maze. Wisley Gardens, through their great range of pursuits won them the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the 2010.
These activities involving the garden and maybe the use of your shed, ideally 10X10 or over is the best option, will help to keep your children fit, both physically and mentally and must be seen as a ‘win win’ situation.
