SHED STYLES
Shedscome in a range of styles and building materials. Some common options:
Economical storage that’s fast and easy to assemble
Requires no regular maintenance; impervious to insects
May require specialized shelving and wall hooks for organization inside
Doors are less secure than other types of sheds
Material may be susceptible to UV rays and snow loading
Flooring and anchors are typically optional
Limited size, style, and appearance choices
Available in various sizes, designs, and colours, but is hard to customize
Relatively easy to assemble with a few basic tools; the number of screws make a power screwdriver essential
Requires no regular maintenance; impervious to insects
Flooring and anchors are typically optional
Noisy in the wind and rain
Difficult to repair
Sold as a pre-cut or pre-assembled kit
Available in a wide range of sizes, designs, and accessories; easy to customize inside and out
Requires moderate carpentry skills and tools
Kits are sold with pre-cut materials or pre-assembled pieces (e.g. roof trusses, walls, and floors)
Kits typically do not include roofing shingles, paint or stain, or foundation materials
For pre-cut kits, assembly time may take several weekends depending on your skill and tools. Pre-assembled kits are designed to take less time, but you’ll need help due to the weight of the pieces
Metal sheds are an economical, relatively simply way of storing things in your yard. One of the handier things about metal sheds is that you don't necessarily need to pour or build a platform for it. Cut up a few sheets of plywood and screw them to a metal grid (sold as a foundation kit), and you've laid all the foundation a metal shed needs.