I’ll tell you something about sheds…

A shed is typically a simple structure in a back garden used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop. Sheds vary according to the construction and the size, from small open-sided tin-roofed structures to large wood-framed sheds. Sheds are used to store home and garden tools and equipment. In addition, they can be used to store items or products that are not suitable for indoor storage, such as pesticides or herbicides.

More expensive sheds are usually made of wood and include windows, a shingled roof, and electrical outlets. Larger sheds provide more space for engaging in hobbies such as gardening, small engine repair. Then, there are farm sheds and other outbuildings used to store farm equipment and supplies, or to house horses, cattle, poultry or other farm animals. Run-in sheds are three-sided structures with an open face used for horses and cattle. Anyway, the vast majority of sheds are garden sheds.

The main types of shed construction are metal sheathing over a metal frame, plastic sheathing and frame, all-wood construction, and vinyl-sided sheds built over a wooden frame. Each type has various advantages and disadvantages that a homeowner has to consider. For example, while metal sheds are fire and termite-resistant, they can rust over time, or be severely damaged by high winds. In cold climates, metal sheds with thin walls need to have snow and ice cleared from the roof, because the thin metal may be damaged by a heavy accumulation.

Wooden shed	Vinil shed	Metal shed	Plastic shed

Plastic shed kits sided with vinyl are typically among the least expensive types of shed construction. Many plastic sheds are modular to allow for easy extensions, peg-boards, shelving, attic-storage, windows, skylights, and other accessories to be added later.
Wooden sheds have a natural look that can blend in well with garden environments. Despite the strength of wood, over time untreated and neglected wood can rot, split or wrap, so wood sheds should be treated for protection. Wood sheds need regular maintenance.

One advantage of using wood sheds is that it is easier to modify wooden sheds by adding windows, doors, shelving, because wood can be cut and drilled using commonly-available tools.