Wooden Sheds

Wooden storage is a stalwart of the garden shed world. Garden sheds, as we know them, date back to the 18th and 19th centuries (1701-1900), and they became common as gardening grew in popularity as a pastime. The word shed is an Anglo-Saxon word probably derived from the word 'shud,' which means cover. The first known use of this word in a gardening context appeared around 1440.

Apart from its long history, garden storage is a practical consideration, considering trends in and out of fashion. Fashionable garden storage began appearing in popular publications in the early 19th century. Established by John Loudon in 1826, The Gardeners Magazine started the ball rolling. Suddenly, landscaping and garden design became the occupation of celebrated gardeners such as Capability Brown and Gertrude Jekyll, and this trend fed downward as time passed to where we are today.

So, when you buy timber sheds, you are not just purchasing a wooden storage facility; you are buying practical history, and how you choose to maintain the gardening trend is up to you.

For nature lovers, a timber shed is a given; no other material is quite like it. However, if you still need persuading, here are some reasons (practical and impractical) why you should choose wooden garden sheds over metal, plastic or composite garden storage:

• Adaptable - it is easier to adapt a shed made of wood into an extension of your garden lifestyle
• Aesthetics - wood as a material is easy on the eye, blending into your garden with ease
• Cladding options – choose from a range of styles including overlap sheds, shiplap sheds and tongue and groove sheds. In addition, we also have log-cabin-style sheds with interlocking logs
• Customisable - you can paint or stain a wooden shed to suit your garden design, garden fencing or garden furniture
• Door options – choose from double doors, single doors, and combination options of a double door with a single door. We even have a few models with stable doors
• Lightweight - a timber shed is often lighter to move and easier to assemble than a metal shed
• Size options - turning sheds made of wood into hobby houses, small business workshops and kitchen table ventures is easy as we sell all shed sizes from 4’x3’ up to 20’x12’
• Treatment – choose from dip treated, pressure treated or untreated sheds

If you are a mix-and-match person, you can have a wooden store that matches your wooden playhouse or is like your garden bar or home office. You can even add decking around your shed to add a leisure element to your practical storage area. Some sheds are made in a similar design to fencing and garden furniture, making it possible to run an entire theme through your outdoor space.

Aesthetics is not only about how something looks. It is about so much more. It is the consideration of beauty or the appreciation of beauty, and with that comes the way wood smells. Treated timber is still a natural product with a certain outdoor smell that metal or plastic sheds do not have. The smell of wood reminds many of childhood, working in the garden with grandparents or putting playground toys away at school. The shed might be functional, but it carried so much more gravitas than a synthetic garden storage unit. For more design-based ideas about shed customisation, why not read our blog?

Let us also not forget about the storage capabilities. With wooden storage sheds you could for example store garden equipment, garden tools and other essentials.

Yes, we have an optional tool shed installation service available on our site, for selected models. This service is designed to simplify the process for you. We aim to provide various choices, including our professional installation service. You can opt for our shed Pro-installation service when you make your Forest Garden shed purchase, ensuring your shed is perfectly set up and ready to use. This way, you can enjoy your garden space without the stress of installation. Please be aware that ground clearing or shed base installation is not part of the optional professional installation service. We recommend preparing the area beforehand for a seamless installation experience.

Shed roof felt should be applied to the roof after assembling the shed and not before.

There are several practical reasons for this advice, including the following:

• Shed alignment
• Shed stability
• Shed security

Once your shed is fully built, you are better placed, visually and practically to insulate its roof. You need to ensure the roofing felt material adequately covers the entire shed roof, providing effective protection against the elements no matter what. Additionally, fitting the felt after assembly helps to prevent damage during construction, ensuring the material remains intact and fully functional. Additionally, fitting the felt after assembly helps to prevent damage during construction, ensuring the material remains intact and fully functional.

Wooden sheds can be painted; in fact, some might say that they cry out for paint or stain to enhance their look. Looking good is not the only reason you should paint or stain your shed. By adding preservatives like paint, you enhance the longevity of your shed’s lifespan. All our sheds are supplied with a guarantee, but with some regular maintenance, like a fresh paint job, you can prolong the life of your shed even further. All this whilst also retaining an attractive aesthetic appearance.

The following methods are available to contact Buy Fencing Direct about our wooden garden sheds:

• For calls - dial 0333 003 0515
• Email communication - use the contact form for any queries you may have
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