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 12×5 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 5×12 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
Your garden can be key to an productive life style just by a little bit of planning. So whether you have a large garden or just a small garden, which seems to be more of a ‘norm’ nowadays, you can make your garden a little more productive with a 12×5 shed. What you need to be aware of is not to try to cram to much into your garden.
If your garden is not very large then only plant items which you feel you can control and where ever possible try to utilise the sunniest part of your garden for your most important crops, whether it is vegetables, flowers or fruit. Ideally a minimum of 6 hours of sunshine is best for most crops although a few can flourish with less.
Clearly you will need water for the time of year when there is no rainfall but a hose connected to the outside tap will fulfil this function. If you have a garden shed then fix gutters and downpipes onto the side of the shed. Ensure that the down pipe feeds down into a water barrel so that you can utilise this water. As well as being eco friendly this will help to relieve your water bill by a small bit, if you are on a water meter. It is possible to get clip on gutters for your garden shed from Marley if you are looking for an easier option.
The soil in your garden should ideally have a neutral pH so where ever possible try to add natural matter (compost) dug into the ground. This compost can be created in a compost heap, which can be situated behind your shed, and just by the addition of garden, paper, cardboard and kitchen waste will rot down into valuable matter for your garden. Ideally try to get 5% of your garden to contain natural matter.
The type of ground in your garden, whether it is sandy, humus or a clay type of soil, will all benefit from this compost. By adding a couple of inches into clay this will help to break up the clay and enable it to retain more water. Besides your compost you will find that horse manure, grass cuttings, peat, leaves and sawdust will all help. If you got a garden shed factory nearby just have a word with them. I know when I rang my garden shed business it used to cost me a lot of money to dispose of this sawdust so you could be doing them a favour.
The addition of nitrogen fertiliser will aid the natural decomposition of any natural products so utilise this with any mulch which you may have. Before planting you should till the soil as this will help air to integrate into the soil. And this air will aid any vegetables or produce you are growing.
Avoid tilling the soil when the ground is sodden as this will not break down very well. The best time to prepare the soil is during the winter. By digging the soil and turning it over this will allow the frost to break down this soil into a fine tilth which will be perfect for planting.
After all this preparation you need to decide what produce to grow. You will find this information on the seed packets as to the best time to sow, often between 12×5, and when you should expect your crop to be ready. Garden centres are also good sources of information as to when you should plant for the best crops.
By utilising your garden in this way you will save money, you will ensure really fresh produce as well as staying fit. You will find that the need for the expensive health and fitness centre will diminish, saving you further money.
