is this worth a extra £100??
#1
is this worth a extra £100??
im looking at these 2 sheds, both the same size (7x10)
they are just made different, is it worth the extra money?
what do the people of scoobynet think?
cheaper one
http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co....rlap-Apex-Shed
£100 more one
http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co....oove-Apex-Shed
thanks
ian
they are just made different, is it worth the extra money?
what do the people of scoobynet think?
cheaper one
http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co....rlap-Apex-Shed
£100 more one
http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co....oove-Apex-Shed
thanks
ian
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We sell sheds at my place, as a rule of thumb the tongue and groove sheds look better. basically you are paying that extra 100 to get a better looking shed. as a functional item the shiplap (or traditional) style shed is perfectly adequate for the job. the only real benefits later on with t and g is that the smoother finish is easier to treat with a stain or ronseal type product.
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I'd say spend the extra, my shed has lasted really well, about 8yrs and still no signs of deterioration, the crappy one it replaced literally fell apart after about 4yrs, the better quality and finish means it takes the protection better and keeps the weather out, so when it rains then freezes you don't get expansion and splitting, which kills them after a few winters.
I't not the same but, i bought some good quality fence panels a few years back, which were about a tenner a panel more than the cheapo ones my next door neighbour bought around the same time, he was pleased as punch that he'd got them a tenner each cheaper, 3yrs on mine look like new still, his are warped and splitting, the next decent bit of wind will see them off.
As in another thread, cheap is expensive and expensive is cheaper in the long run, just make sure you look after it properly and it will last 20yrs.
I't not the same but, i bought some good quality fence panels a few years back, which were about a tenner a panel more than the cheapo ones my next door neighbour bought around the same time, he was pleased as punch that he'd got them a tenner each cheaper, 3yrs on mine look like new still, his are warped and splitting, the next decent bit of wind will see them off.
As in another thread, cheap is expensive and expensive is cheaper in the long run, just make sure you look after it properly and it will last 20yrs.
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Be VERY careful whatever you buy.
A good mate bought a shed, made the base according to the dimensions given.
When it arrived it was between 50 and 100 mm LESS all round, even the height.
He complained to Trading Standards, thery just said, "Reject it".
They were NOT interested in going after the seller, or the manufacturer for false advertising.
A good mate bought a shed, made the base according to the dimensions given.
When it arrived it was between 50 and 100 mm LESS all round, even the height.
He complained to Trading Standards, thery just said, "Reject it".
They were NOT interested in going after the seller, or the manufacturer for false advertising.
#6
The overlap shed is just thin rough sawn timber boards nailed to a frame and overlapped so water runs off and not into the shed. The boards will warp and twist over time and you'll end up with gaps in the boards.
T & G sheds, as the name suggests, uses machined tongue and groove boards that interlock with each other and provide a stronger structure.
If its just to keep the lawnmower, BBQ and kids bikes in, then an overlap shed will probably do.
If you want to use it as a man cave, workshop or anythng where you will actually spend time in the shed, then spend more on a better quality T & G shed.
Whichever you get, give it loads of coats of wood preserver / treatment of your choice as soon as you get it. And buy a roll of decent roofing felt to put on top as whats usually supplied is thin, rips easily and won't last very long.
T & G sheds, as the name suggests, uses machined tongue and groove boards that interlock with each other and provide a stronger structure.
If its just to keep the lawnmower, BBQ and kids bikes in, then an overlap shed will probably do.
If you want to use it as a man cave, workshop or anythng where you will actually spend time in the shed, then spend more on a better quality T & G shed.
Whichever you get, give it loads of coats of wood preserver / treatment of your choice as soon as you get it. And buy a roll of decent roofing felt to put on top as whats usually supplied is thin, rips easily and won't last very long.
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#8
what do you all think to this one, the 10x6. it is a pent roof, to give more hight inside and a t&g style
http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co....r-Premium-Pent
http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co....r-Premium-Pent
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But give it a few years of exposure to the elements, and the plastic will go brittle then crack at the first sign of a decent wind
#10
i know that this is more than i was looking to spend, but these people put them up for you as well, and going from what they say, they look like good sheds.
its about £40 more for the same size shed as above, but you get it fitted as well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/kdshedsltd...nkw=12&_sop=15
its about £40 more for the same size shed as above, but you get it fitted as well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/kdshedsltd...nkw=12&_sop=15
#12
i am looking at these 2 sheds, for the money, do you think i am getting a good deal? (have not got the time to make one myself)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-She...item416e86b654
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-she...item3f1f47b03f
or something else 12x8ft
(this seller does different styles)
thanks
ian
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-She...item416e86b654
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-she...item3f1f47b03f
or something else 12x8ft
(this seller does different styles)
thanks
ian
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Get the tonge & grove. The shiplap ones are pony. Overtime you'll get gaps.
Plastic are Brilliant, I had a 6ft by 4ft (I think) and it was brilliant until a super hot day when the lid buckled.
Don't bother with the metal tin foil type ones from Argos.. they bend and rust like no tomorrow.
Build a brick house MAN CAVE
Plastic are Brilliant, I had a 6ft by 4ft (I think) and it was brilliant until a super hot day when the lid buckled.
Don't bother with the metal tin foil type ones from Argos.. they bend and rust like no tomorrow.
Build a brick house MAN CAVE
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