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  1. Garden Building Planning Permission, Permitted Development & Building Regulations in the UK

    Posted: May 24, 2025
    Categories: Garden Design , Gardening Projects , Product Advice , Shed Advice , Technical Guides , Top Tips and How To , Gardening Guides , Gardening Advice
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    This image shows an important factor of garden building planning permission, outbuilding planning permission, garden building permitted development and garden building regulations

    Unsure about garden building planning permission? Learn all about outbuilding regulations, permitted development rules and when you need approval.

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  2. What is the Best Shed Base for Stability & Longevity?

    Posted: February 11, 2025
    Categories: Product Advice , Shed Advice , Top Tips and How To
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    Concrete shed base

    Learn how to choose the best shed base for your garden building and discover how options like concrete, plastic grids, and others can protect against moisture and damage.

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  3. What is OSB Board (Solid Sheets)? Strength of OSB vs Plywood

    Posted: January 03, 2025
    Categories: Shed Advice
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    OSB shed roof

    Discover what OSB board is, how it’s made, and its applications. Learn why solid sheets are ideal for shed roofs, walls, and decking, and compare the strength of OSB vs plywood.

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  4. How to Build a Waterproof Shed: Waterproofing a Shed Roof, Doors, Windows & Walls Using Damp-Proofing Techniques

    Posted: December 12, 2024
    Categories: Shed Advice
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    Kalle premium multi shed

    Learn how to waterproof a shed effectively with step-by-step tips, from damp-proofing to waterproofing a shed roof. Keep your shed dry and secure year-round!

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  5. How to Lay Paving Slabs for a Stable Concrete Shed Foundation

    Posted: October 18, 2024
    Categories: Shed Advice , Top Tips and How To
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    Laying a paving slab shed base

    A sturdy base is important to the longevity and structure of your shed foundation. A concrete shed base made from slabs is a solid and durable solution that will support garden sheds as well as other garden buildings. 

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  6. How to Add a Window to a Shed?

    Posted: October 08, 2024
    Categories: Shed Advice , Top Tips and How To
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    Installing a shed window

    Learn how to add a window to a shed with our step-by-step shed window installation guide. Get tips including, framing, sealing, and more for a perfect fit.

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  7. Garden Tool Storage Ideas – Great Solutions for Stylish Garden Shed Storage

    Posted: September 26, 2024
    Categories: Product Advice , Shed Advice
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    This stylish garden storage is on our list of garden tool storage ideas including shed tool storage ideas and tool shed ideas

    A tool shed is a great alternative to a garden shed and the best way to keep your garden or patio tidy. Discover their benefits and discover the garden tool storage ideas from Buy Fencing Direct.

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  8. With Garden Products Like These, We Shouldn’t Just Be Famous for Fencing

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Categories: Product Advice , Shed Advice
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a wooden shed, greenhouse, summerhouse and decking kit

    Come and take a whistlestop tour of our website now, so you can see why we should be famous for more than just fencing…

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  9. Your Guide to Lawn Mower Storage

    Posted: September 12, 2019
    Categories: Garden Maintenance , Product Advice , Shed Advice
    Author: James Laidler
    Your Guide to Lawn Mower Storage

    Lawn mower storage is hugely versatile with plenty of room to store other garden tools, or toys and bikes. Take a look at how you can use these small sheds in your garden.

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  10. Bike Sheds - A Guide to Bike Storage

    Posted: June 14, 2019
    Categories: Product Advice , Shed Advice
    Author: James Laidler
    Bike Sheds - A Guide to Bike Storage

    Bike ownership is at record levels and so there are now a huge number of bike sheds for sale. If this trend continues, bike storage sheds will soon overtake traditional wooden sheds as the nation’s favourite garden buildings.

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