What To Consider When Purchasing A Shed In Hervey Bay
When purchasing an outdoor shed there are a few things to consider before making a purchase. The obvious factors include the size and cost, and possibly the color and style, but you might not want to stop there. Buying a shed can be a significant investment, and you need to make sure that you are making the best choices that suit your lifestyle.
Things to consider
- Cheap or Quality?
Do not consider the price of a new building to be the only determining factor. Some buyers, once drawn to the lower prices, are immediately blindfolded and often overlook some important considerations.
The high quality materials and sturdy construction of the exterior storage will last and look better than the cheaper option. Paying a few hundred dollars more for an attachment is usually a smart investment. If budget is a factor, focus on simple, sturdy huts made from basic materials, rather than flashy details or high-end materials.
- What are your considerations for design
External structures are not just for storage. The appearance of an outdoor shed is just as important as its usefulness and can affect the overall appearance of your property. Ideally, choose a unit that compliments your lifestyle. For example, let’s say you have a country style house, the hut should have a rustic design, perhaps made from planks. If your home style is more formal, choose an outdoor shelter that matches the formal features. Alternatively, the same theme can be transferred to a separate building for specific features of the home, such as arched windows and doors.
- Does it suit my residential situation
Consider how the subdivision is integrated into the surrounding landscape. Trees can help the outdoor canopy blend into the yard, instead of sticking out the odd inch or two. You can arrange flower beds around the cabin to grow annuals and perennials. If your cabin has a wooden partition, you can attach the perch to the wall to grow vines.
- Wall and interior materials
Most sheds have three main material options: wood, metal, and plastic. Log sheds often have ledge walls covered with plywood, much like homes and garages. In high-end purchases that tend to be on the pricier side, sheds with plywood on vertical slats, traditional coatings may be available. The log shed also has a wooden frame and standard roofing materials such as asphalt shingles.
Metal huts usually have a simple metal frame covered by factory painted metal skins or vinyl cladding on the walls and roof. Plastic huts are usually made of vinyl; you can consider using PVC or even polychlorinated or some other type of plastic. No need to worry about paint or coating, as these colors are unique to the material. Plastic and metal huts are available in kits designed for DIY assembly.
The wooden house in the woods requires the same maintenance as the house (repaint, repair damaged or rotting parts, reattach removed parts). Metal and plastic huts require no paint and low maintenance. However, if the paint or protective coating is scratched or damaged, the metal casting material will corrode and the metal door and other components will wear out over time. Plastic sheds generally require minimal maintenance overall.
As usual, these are the basic factors to keep in mind before and throughout building a shed in Hervey Bay.