Hello World! Welcome Friends! Instead of having to traipse back into the house with muddy boots every time you need a new supply, a garden shed means you can just prop open the door, and access everything you require in seconds.
If you’re used to enjoying this ease, then you probably don’t even question the convenience of your shed. Unfortunately, typically wooden sheds don’t last forever. In fact, experts state that we should replace this outdoor staple at least every 15 or so years depending on the materials used.
Spotting the signs that your shed could do with an upgrade is vital for maintaining gardening ease, and keeping all of your tools safe. But, what exactly are those signs?
Warning Sign #1: A Risk of Collapse
You definitely need a new shed if your old one is at risk of collapse. Issues like rotting wood and visible leaks are a sure sign of trouble to come. And, if you leave them unchecked, they could see your shed collapsing and leaving all of your gardening gear either ruined or homeless.
Admittedly, if you take immediate action when you notice shed-based issues, steps like wood treatments and roof replacements might buy your shed a few more years. But, if wood crumbles with the merest of touches, it’s past time you sought a new one, and sharpish.
Warning Sign #2 – Questionable Security
It doesn’t seem like five seconds ago that we could all leave our front doors open without worrying about theft. Now, household theft is a serious problem and sheds that tend to contain expensive gardening gear are a prime target. This is especially true with a visibly old shed that doesn’t even have a properly closing door. You might as well invite those thieves right in!
To avoid this, you need to make sure of things like gapless shatter-proof windows, sturdy door locks, and secure, reliable walls. If your shed doesn’t have those things, then don’t hesitate to seek a safer replacement from a company like Secure Storage Sheds. The door locks and strong materials used within their sheds are especially essential for security if you intend to store high-price items like lawnmowers and even bikes or other overflow equipment here.
Warning Sign #3 – A Lack of Space
Even a seemingly ‘good’ shed will let you down if it lacks space. Sure, a tiny shed might look neat and serve for things like seed storage or plant pots. But, it’ll never work if you intend to store reliable garden equipment that should include far larger items, such as a lawnmower, leaf blower, and hedge trimmer.
If space issues mean you have to store vital garden equipment elsewhere, it’s an especially sure sign that you need a larger replacement. Ease is the best thing about having a shed, after all. If that’s not happening, then reassess and make it so.
Replacing your garden shed might seem like a hassle, but it could transform your gardening experiences if you’re currently dealing with one or all of these issues.
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