Storage Shed – Store the outside stuff outside
A storage shed is generally used for outdoor purposes, to protect or shelter your belongings from the environmental factors like sunlight or rain. Storage sheds come in many different sizes, shapes and materials, and differ greatly in price too. There are certain points that you should take into consideration before buying a storage shed. This will ensure smooth sailing and a hassle free life for the shed.
Storage shed materials
It is not possible to use any material for storage sheds, unlike the cabinets. This is because they are exposed to the environment, and thus need resistant and strong materials, that are durable. Thus appearances should be of secondary consideration. Following are some of the materials that are suitable for a storage shed –
• Cedar
• Vinyl
• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Certain types of wood
Although the main material has to be one of these, the sheds can be made attractive by making minimal usage of attractive material, for borders, drawers etc, to enhance the look.
Storage shed choosing criteria
Following are the 5 points that you must keep in mind before buying storage shed –
1. Price vs. quality – price always wins in this case. Generally people have the tendency to buy the cheapest possible product in the market but do not do this in case of a shed because you will have to keep replacing your sheds. A strong durable shed is always the first priority.
2. Design – The design of the storage shed has to be very good, and in co-ordination with your property, because otherwise it will spoil the whole look of the place. Select a rustic, antique piece for a countryside villa. You can go for a modern contemporary one, for your city home.
3. Good sliding materials ensure durability – People might find wood or wrought iron, very attractive to look at, but they are a complete no-no! Wood is bad for rain, sun and so is iron. Choose a material like cedar, aluminum vinyl or any other artificial materials that are uv resistant
4. Site preparation – Site preparation before installing the storage shed is important. You can do this by putting concrete blocks, slabs, crushed stone etc.
5. Size – Make sure your storage cabinet is of the right size, because a smaller one is very inconvenient and too expensive to replace, time and again.
Thus it is important that you keep these criteria in mind, and you will be ensured of a long lasting shed in the garden.
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