Have you been considering building your own shed in a UK location? Many people take on this daunting task. You may have seen shed building plans online.
But did you know that there is a better option? Instead of building the entire shed yourself, you can assemble your own shed from a kit. This makes the process much simpler, and cuts down on carpentry errors too.
Measure Twice Cut Once
There’s that old saying in the trades…”measure twice cut once”. Because if you don’t, you could double your costs! The good news is that you won’t have to interpret building plans when you purchase a shed on our site, or even have to measure out the wood and cut it.
You’ll still be building your own shed UK location, but you’ll also be following a strict set of instructions so it turns out properly. And if anyone asks, you can still take the recognition for building your own garden shed UK!
How Much of the Shed Comes Assembled?
It’s up to you and what you decide to purchase. Some sheds are fully assembled and delivered to your home. Some come as a kit, which you assemble yourself.
Some sheds are just the structure and you must provide the base or floor. Some may have the basic structure but you’ll still need to choose material for shed roof.
If you’re wondering why, it’s because many people like to have guidelines on what to build for their backyard, but they want the flexibility to decide on the best roof for a shed.
And it’s not just the exterior, such as choosing the best roof for a shed, but also what you want to do with the interior. Perhaps it’s for storage, and perhaps it’s for an office. You’ll want to take more care in building your shed when you’ll be in it for a greater part of the year.
What Kinds of Sheds Can I Buy?
You can buy square or rectangular sheds, or hexagonal shaped sheds, but another shape that is catching on are l shaped sheds.
The spot between the L can have a small deck where you can place a small table and chair. You can choose whether to have windows in your shed that open or close. Just like choosing roofing options for sheds, you’ll also be able to decide on the shape and size that you want.
I shaped sheds are also perfect if you plan on using the indoor space for two different purposes.
For instance, if you plan on using your L-shed for an office, you could use the other part of the L to store filing cabinets or have shelving to hold office materials.
What Kinds of Shed Materials Can I Buy?
You can predominantly buy a wood or metal shed, but there are also some made from plastics too. It’s a lot easier to build new I shaped sheds from wood.
Metal is a bit trickier, but if you’re buying it directly from the manufacturer then there will be special screws and bolts to hold it together. If you want easier assembly, a metal shed may be better than a wood one where you might have to use your hammer and drill for the final assembly.
Generally, whatever material your structure is made from will be what the roof and the rest of your structure will be made from too.
What Can I Use My Shed for?
There are plenty of uses for outdoor sheds that fit into your backyard. Many people like to store their garden equipment inside a shed, whether it’s gardening tools, the lawn mower, soil, plants, or seeds. Some people like to store summer items over the winter so they don’t get damaged, such as garden chairs, umbrella, table, and BBQ.
You may also utilise your garden shed as living space, such as for an office, or a tea house, or outdoor bar for friends.
Your outdoor shed will need to be slightly bigger to accommodate a few items of furniture, but still give you room to move around and to stand up.
Can I Match My Shed to My House?
Yes, this is one of the best benefits to building your own shed UK and choosing material for shed roof.
You can match the materials to your house or your house’s colour. This will make the shed blend in better and look like a part of your home rather than being an afterthought. You can match the shed to your house with materials, or by painting your shed to match your home.
If you’re a carpenter and want to go a bit further, you can add on decorative details too. And you can always add to your shed project at a later date too. There’s no need to complete your project in one day.
Where Can I Find a Shed to Build?
You can find a shed to build here on our Summer Houses UK website. There are many different options, from buying a pre-fab, to buying a shed already built, or ordering a shed kit to mostly build yourself.
You can customise and paint your new outdoor shed, and choose the material for shed roof too from one of the many roofing options for sheds. You can customise it as much or as little as you want.
If you’re ready to build your own summerhouse and customise it to your preferences, please browse our Summer Houses website today. Here you’ll find plenty of active listings for sheds on sale, and brand new sheds recently made.
There’s likely to be something on our site to suit your purposes. Soon your backyard will be looking much tidier.
You’ll now want to enjoy your back garden space over the summer, instead of feeling guilty that you have garden and lawn tools all over the place. And you’ll even want to invite a few friends over for a BBQ in your summerhouse shed!