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buying a new shed
My current shed is falling apart and I have decided to replace it with a bigger one, looking at 8ft x 6ft. Please could you advise me on whether to choose wood or metal. Security is an important factor as I will store my lawn mower and strimmer in the shed. I would like to know what your preference is and the reasons for your preferred choice.
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Check out the thread."new allotment OMG" there's lots of talk on there about sheds. It's like everything else in life; you must weigh up time v money. Security wise, my shed doesn't have windows but it has a "frosty clear" panel in the roof for light. Unless your numbers have come up the metal shed you get would probably be openable by tin-opener. I agree the options are many and varied but I think sheds should be wooden just because they should. If it's not going to be right outside your window you could always consider a container. Check out Gumtree.
That's the downside Tetley. I live in a very rural area and they can often be spotted behind outbuildings. Not pretty but secure and reasonably priced. One could always camouflage it with a big flowery terpullian!
(I really know someone who says it that way!)
Why did you advise a flat roof? Is it easier? And why minimal drop? Sorry if this shoud be obvious but that puzzled me....not that I'm suggesting a shard you understand!!!!
Thanks for your advice, first thing I'll do is make a base.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=shed+made+from+doors&rlz=1C1RNVE_enGB574GB574&espv=2&biw=988&bih=595&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB8QsARqFQoTCMTTwJPkm8gCFQbXFAodFjYFvg#imgrc=qSGtgfw8DBv1hM%3A
This is my plan for after my jetty making adventure!
It's the only way I can justify taking perfectly good solid wood doors off my house just cos I hate them!!!! And buying beautifully bevelled glass ones at auction cos they were really really cheap!!!
I'll get back to you on roofing. I have enough for about 10'x10'.