Posted by admin | Posted in Sheds | Posted on 11-10-2011
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Timber Garden Sheds Add Charm & Style To Your Surroundings
Timber garden sheds make an attractive addition to any yard. In addition to being very practical and useful, they are quite quaint and add a touch of class to your surroundings. The design options for timber garden sheds are many and varied and you can choose to have your new shed built, build it yourself from plans or build it from a kit.
Of the three options, most people today opt to build from a kit due to the huge variety of kits available, the ease of construction when using a kit and the tremendous savings in time, energy and money a good timber garden shed kit can bring. With a kit, timbers are pre-measured, cut and numbered at the factory. Your kit will include framing, hardware, windows, roofing materials and everything you need all in one place. Having an efficient, economical kit complete with easy-to-follow instructions will make constructing your timber garden shed quick and simple.
Before you decide on which style of timber garden sheds you would like, you should think about where your garden shed will be located on your property, what kind of flooring you want and what you really need a timber garden shed for. Once you have chosen a good spot that doesn’t get too much wind or standing water, think about your flooring and the uses of your garden shed.
You can make your timber garden shed as large or small as you need. Just let your planned use be your guide. If you want a garden shed to store your tools neatly, choose something that gives you lots of wall space for shelves and hooks to keep everything neat, tidy and organized. If you are storing garden or poolside chemicals, you should choose a style that can be locked securely. Also, think about installing locking cabinets in order to prevent accidents. For this sort of use, a concrete floor would be a good idea.
If you want to store larger items such as your riding mower, rolled up hoses, boxes of bulbs to be planted in the spring, stacks of flowerpots and so on, focus on creating a potting shed motif with a good slatted table outside or inside for handy potting. You should also be sure you have plenty of room for open, airy shelves to store your bulbs. Be sure your timber garden shed has plenty of floor space for parking your larger gardening equipment. Concrete or firmly packed gravel would be good choices in flooring for a shed used for gardening activities.
You may want your timber garden shed as a little backyard getaway for reading, writing or working on a craft or hobby. In this case, you can choose to add a little porch, add electricity, put in a woodstove or heater and create a very comfortable place to relax and unwind. In this case, a wood floor is a must. Post and beam construction and a sturdy wood floor will add warmth and homeliness to your timber garden shed.
Timber garden sheds are the perfect complement to a log home. Your timber garden shed can be configured to look very much like your home, so it will fit right into your design scheme, your yard and your neighbourhood without any problems. You can add interesting architectural touches such as dormer windows or windows with shutters to give your timber garden shed a woodsy cottage appearance. Other design ideas are a carriage house design or an old-fashioned barn. Your choice in styles will depend upon your existing home, your needs and your pocketbook.

