The world of sheds

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A shed is typically a simple, single-story structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop. The modern English Dictionary defines sheds as a “slight structure built for shelter or storage, or for use as a workshop, either a separate building or attached to a permanent building as a lean-to; often with open front or sides.

Sheds vary considerably in the complexity of their construction and their size, from small open-sided tin-roofed structures to large wood-framed sheds with shingled roofs, windows, and electrical outlets. Sheds used on farms or in industry can be large structures.

Garden sheds

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A Garden shed is typically a simple, single-story structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop. The workshop shed is a shed but not just any shed. It has recently found fame in Wales via the lifestyle column “Ready Steady Sheddy” in the the South Wales Echo. It also made it into the finals of shed of the year 2009 although sadly was pipped at the post by the wonderful The Kite Cabin, created by sheddie Steven Harwood from West Wales. This year the catagories were Normal Shed, Eco-Shed, Garden Office Shed, Cabin Shed, Unique Shed and of course workshop shed

Metal sheds

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Metal sheds made from thin sheet metal sheathing (galvanized steel, aluminium, or corrugated iron) attached to a metal frame. Metal sheds are a good choice when long-term strength and resistance to fire, rot, or termites is desired. However, metal sheds may rust over time, particularly if they are constructed from steel that is not galvanized.

Wooden sheds

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Wooden sheds have a natural look that can blend in well with garden environments. Despite the strength of wood, over time it can rot, split, warp or become susceptible to mold and mildew, so wood sheds should be treated for protection. Wood sheds need regular maintenance, such as keeping plant matter and debris from piling up beside the walls and on the roof, and occasional rot-proofing with preservative.