Advice on How to Build a Garden Shed - Lean-To Style

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As anyone with a small garden knows finding somewhere to store their garden implements can prove a problem as space is limited. However, what many of these people have now found is that by getting a lean to shed this is the best possible solution to their problem. Not only are these structures small but they can be placed close to another structure and will offer adequate protection for everything kept in them from the elements.

In this article we provide some useful advice that you should consider when you want to know how to build a lean to shed.

If you intend to build your own lead to shed the first thing you need to make a decision on is what materials it is to be made from. Some people will build theirs using wood, others prefer to use metal or plastic, but in some cases people will build theirs using a combination of the materials we have mentioned.

It is important however that when selecting the materials that you choose ones that match closely to your home.

Lean to sheds can actually be constructed and attached to the side of another structure if you wish. However, if you do not want this then you need to construct 4 sides for the shed rather than 3. But if you want to construct your lean to shed quickly then the best option is to attach it to the side of another structure so you are only having to build 3 sides for it. Also to further ensure that the shed then doesn't look out of place why not finish it of using the same materials that have been used on the side of the structure. If you do this then it helps to ensure that the shed looks as if it has been there all the time.

It is crucial that the pitch of the roof on your lean to shed is correct and the mono pitched type one is best. This type of roof actually helps to direct water away from the structure to which the shed is attached or stood beside and also to prevent it from pooling on the roof itself.

If the water is unable to drain away because of the roof not being properly pitched it may result in this part of the shed being damaged. Plus it may mean that water is allowed to get between the shed and other structure and so result in damage to it as well. So you must at all times when building a lean to shed make sure that the roof is correctly pitched if you want prevent water from pooling.

One thing that you will need to do before you construct your lean to shed using the instructions that you have got for doing so is you need to prepare a base on which it will be placed.

It is important that the foundations for the base of the shed are even and can be made either using concrete or wood. Although concrete is much stronger than wood it needs time to set before the shed can then be constructed on top of it.

Whether you build your lean to shed from scratch or from a kit you need to ensure that you have everything you need beforehand such as materials and tools. It won't help you if you find that during the construction of the shed you have to stop work simply because you need to go and get a new tool or some more materials because you don't have them already.

It is important that even before you purchase the materials or kit to build a lean to shed you check that you don't need planning permission for it.

Generally you shouldn't need to seek planning permission for such a small structure, however there may be occasions when you do. For example you may need to if you live in an old or listed property or if you live somewhere that such sheds are considered to be an additional structure on your home.

In this article we have provided you with some useful advice with regard to how to build a lean to shed. If you remember the things that we have mentioned then finding a suitable lean to shed for your garden will be a lot easier.

Also you will find that you then purchase that not only fits into the space available but provide adequate protection for the items stored in it.