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* Landscaping
* Interior Design
* Home Improvement





Types of Garden Sheds

Sheds with double doors are ideal for large machinery, like riding lawn
mowers.

The type of garden shed that is most ideal for your outdoor space will
depend on a variety of factors, including the local climate, the amount
and size of the items you will be storing in the shed, and whether or you
not you plan on spending a lot of time working inside the shed. And,
while garden sheds come in a diverse array of architectural styles, most
belong to one of three basic types: metal, wood or plastic.


1.

Metal Sheds


* Metal sheds tend to be sturdier than their wood and plastic
counterparts. Two of the most common types of metals used in the
construction of metal sheds are aluminum and steel, both of which
are resistant to insect and pest damage. Also, unlike sheds
constructed of natural lumbers, these metals are not prone to
moisture and weather-related cracking, warping or rotting. One of
the primary disadvantages of metal sheds it that they are efficient
conductors of heat. This means in hot weather, metal shed walls can
be hot to the touch and heat can easily flow into shed interiors. In
cold weather, metal shed walls can be cold to the touch and heat can
easily escape. The poor insulation of metal garden sheds makes them
poor choices for use as year-round workshops.





Plastic Sheds


* Like metal sheds, plastic sheds are resistant to insects,
moisture and weather. However, unlike metal sheds, plastic sheds do
not rust or corrode if you fail to maintain them with protective
coatings. In addition to being low-maintenance, plastic garden sheds
are poor conductors of heat, which makes them better suited for
creating comfortable interior environments. Most plastic sheds
consist of thermoplastic polymers, specifically polyvinyl chloride,
or PVC. Manufacturers can mix pigments into PVC prior to curing or
setting the material, which means you can purchase plastic garden
sheds in a variety of colors, with no need to paint.





Wood Sheds


* Wood sheds are the most traditional type of garden sheds in the
United States. While they are less resistant to the forces of nature
than metal and plastic sheds, wood sheds have an aesthetic quality
many homeowners enjoy. The planks and panels of wood sheds have
natural, textural qualities that make the sheds appear warm and
inviting. In addition, the organic-nature of wood allows wood sheds
to blend well with other organic yard elements, such as trees,
hedges and flowers. Like plastic sheds, wood sheds offer better
insulation than metal sheds.





Architectural Styles


* One of the most traditional architectural styles for garden
sheds is post and beam. Post and beam sheds have gabled or
triangular roofs, which give them the appearance of miniatures
houses. In comparison, lean-to sheds have roofs that peak along
their broad, side walls instead. The design of lean-to garden sheds
allows homeowners to nestle the sheds against existing structures,
such as houses and garages.






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