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 20×10 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 10×20 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
The British are very fond of our pets with the dog and cat being the most popular. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and possibly rats are also considered. With this addiction there are many pet shops around to cater for the need but, like in many other fields, the supermarkets are getting in on the act and offering pet food and pet requirements at the local superstore.
Garden centres are another outlet where you can source these requirements for your pets ensuring that they are well cared for.
In some homes the pets are looked after better than the elders, but thankfully this is the exception to the rule. The 20X10 and 20×9 sheds and workshops of the UK have many uses but one which is becoming more popular is the keeping of animals. Whether it’s for rabbits, guinea pigs or other small mammals through to dogs and cats being allowed to take shelter in the shed.
It’s even been known for a shed to be converted into a stable for a small pony which is no surprise as a stable is essentially a very heavy duty garden shed with no floor and a stable door. This enables the horse to look out but still be kept in one place.
Some of the strange animals to end up in connection with a garden shed was a python snake which got trapped under the shed and was unable to escape. This 12ft snake alarmed the residents of the Cornish village of Fowey who appeared concerned for the animals well being rather than the fear which they normally induce. There was fears that the snake would not survive in the open after nightfall even if the shed was giving some shelter. This meant that a bold plan had to be hatched during the night.
Fire crews were called to the shed shortly after midnight and they managed to cut away part of the shed which allowed the snake to escape from its dilemma. Whether the snake was thankful for being rescued from under the shed or whether it tried to attack its rescuers was not clear.
This snake was not the only animal to be needing rescuing from a garden shed as a Bolivian monkey called Rolo was trapped inside one. This confinement had drove the money mad but thankfully after being released from the 20ft x 10ft shed and relocated to a specialist zoo, Rolo, has recovered from her ordeal and is now happy to let visitors feed her worms from their hands.
The British really show their true caring colours when animals become trapped as time and time again they put them selves out to help these pure creatures which I think is heart warming.
