Once you’ve made the decision to introduce storage into your garden, it’s important to consider what you will use the storage for.
What do you need storage in the garden for?
This will, of course, vary from household to household but the majority of people will need storage for gardening tools and equipment including lawnmowers and strimmers. If you have furniture that is over-wintered inside, this will be a consideration and for items that stay outdoors year-round, do seat cushions need to be stored? Families will have garden toys, bicycles and paddling pools and then there’s the barbecue! Every house has bins too which often live in the garden and which can be an eyesore, particularly at the front of a property.
Where to put garden storage
If using storage for items you use a lot, a position closer to the property may be better. However, consider the weight of any loaded storage, particularly if placed on decking or a patio. Items that are used less frequently could be stored away from the house, against a fence, or even out of sight down a side path. When buying timber storage solutions, place away from any areas that may be prone to water logging or floods. All storage should be positioned on a level surface and for sheds, it is important to understand What foundations are needed to install a garden shed?
Garden storage and shelter from Witham Timber
At Witham Timber, in addition to our timber sheds, we also offer a range of garden storage and shelter to suit your needs.
Timber Sheds
A timber shed is the most popular choice for storing gardening equipment such as lawnmowers, and is ideal for overwintering barbecues and children’s toys. Our sheds are manufactured from pressure treated softwood sourced from sustainable forests, giving them an environmentally-friendly profile. While our sheds are supplied pre-treated, we recommend that they are damp-proofed to prolong their life and to protect valuable contents against damage from damp; our blog article How to damp proof a wooden shed will help with this.
Potting Sheds
For gardening enthusiasts who love to grow their own, a potting shed is a great compromise between a greenhouse and a shed, and the ideal solution for gardens too small for both. Offering sufficient space for bags of compost, wheelbarrows as well as shelving and hanging room, a potting shed also doubles up as a place of refuge to sit quietly with a cup of tea! If a potting shed would suit your needs, our guide to buying a potting shed has lots more information.
Wooden log stores
Keep logs not only dry and ventilated, but also neatly presented, with a stylish log store. A functional and decorative addition to the garden, our log stores are available in a range of sizes, including a narrow option that stands at almost 6 feet, but is only 2 feet wide.
Wooden bin store
A bin store solves the problem of unsightly bins in full view of neighbours and also helps to contain odours. With the number of bins increasing for households, to accommodate household refuse, gardening waste and recycling, a triple bin store is just the ticket. Also available as a single bin store and a double bin store, this stylish solution features an attractive slatted design, that will soon improve the kerb appeal of your property. The bin lids also attach to the roof of the bin store, enabling quick and easy access.
How to care for timber garden storage
Our timber garden storage is pressure treated for longevity but will benefit from further treatment for added weatherproofing, nourishment and protection. Protek wood stain and protector is a safe alternative to creosote and is available in a choice of popular colours. For a coordinated look, Protek shed and fence wood treatment is a quick-drying waterproof stain suitable for all wooden storage.
For any questions about garden storage, our staff is available to answer your queries on 01205 359188 or at sales@withamtimber.co.uk