Advantages and Disadvantages of Wood Storage Sheds

The traditional garden shed was made of wood, and was simply for storing garden equipment and tools, such as mowers, rakes, spades, shears and everything needed for keeping the garden trip and proper. To a large extent, that is much as things are today, but there are a couple of things that are different in the modern garden.

Firstly, people have developed a tendency to use the garden shed for storing things other than gardening equipment. To an extent which varies greatly between individuals, the shed now tends to be used for overflow storage from the home, and even the garage.

The other development has been that the traditional wood storage sheds have competition from other materials, notably metals and plastics. However, most true gardeners will still naturally go for a wood shed rather than a metal one, or one made from plastics such as vinyl.
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What are the advantages of wood sheds that keep keen gardeners so wedded to them? The most obvious attraction is just that …….their attraction. Made from natural woods, they are more attractive than their modern competitors. A wooden storage shed will normally blend in far better with their outside environment than their far less natural cousins. That is despite efforts by some manufacturers to make plastic and metal sheds look more natural.

A wood shed can be long lasting, if made from good quality wood, and erected, preserved and maintained properly. A good choice of wood, such as red cedar, will maximize the shed’s resistance to water over time. However, therein lies the disadvantage of using wood for a shed. The maintenance of it once erected.

To maintain a shed well is a routine that has to be followed if you are to get maximum life from it. An annual application of exterior preservative is helpful, so it is wise to get that planned for a time when you are not quite so busy in the garden. Another disadvantage is the cost of wooden sheds. They are normally more expensive, sometimes twice the price of a cheap metal shed.

Having said that, you will find that most gardeners who opt for wood will be glad to pay the extra. Having done so, they will then look after it well, inside and out. Wooden shelving naturally goes well in a wood storage shed, but ensure your shelving brackets are strong enough for whatever it is you plan to put on them. A purpose made garden tool rack is a great idea, so that your tools are neatly kept.

A tidy shed is more likely to be well maintained on the inside as well as out, and you have the benefit of being able to get your tools quickly when you need them. So, rather than use up garage shelving or organizer for your garden tools, a traditional wood shed is certainly worth having. Enjoy it, and never begrudge paying the extra for traditional wood.