{"id":465,"date":"2016-08-24T19:13:19","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T18:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=465"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:52:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:52:57","slug":"how-to-build-your-own-shed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/garden-diy\/how-to-build-your-own-shed\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build Your Own Shed"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-466 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-build-your-own-sheg-1024x223.png\" alt=\"How To Build Your Own Shed\" width=\"625\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-build-your-own-sheg-1024x223.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-build-your-own-sheg-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-build-your-own-sheg-768x168.png 768w, https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-build-your-own-sheg-624x136.png 624w, https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-build-your-own-sheg.png 1077w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>What you need to know before building your own shed<\/h2>\n<p>From choosing the best materials to getting the right tools, we look at your must-have essential info for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/dept\/128\/build-your-own-shed\">building the shed of your dreams <\/a>without a professional. For many people, the garden is the heart of their home.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s summer barbecues, late-night parties or relaxing on lazy weekends, a beautiful garden is always a welcome addition to any property. And with a beautiful garden comes the need for plenty of tools \u2013 and a secure place to store them.<\/p>\n<p>A well-built garden shed is an essential for any true gardener, but you needn\u2019t shell out a fortune to get the wooden shed of your dreams. Here, we look at how you can build your own garden shed, focusing on the materials and tools you will need to do the job right.<\/p>\n<p>Happy shed building!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the right materials for shed building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you decide to build your own shed, getting the best materials is essential \u00ad\u2013 after all, poor quality timber, fixings and foundations will lead to a poor finished product.<\/p>\n<p>To build your own wooden shed you will need the following basic items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/469\/0\/shed-frame-timber-batten\">Shed frame timber and batten<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/471\/0\/shed-boarding\">Shed boarding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/474\/0\/shed-flooring\">Shed flooring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/476\/0\/shed-roofing\">Shed roofing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/473\/0\/shed-ironmongery\">Shed ironmongery (hinges, latches, and locks)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/472\/0\/shed-fixings-fastenings\">Shed fixings and fastings (including nails, screws, and brackets)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/475\/0\/shed-glazing\">shed glazing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>High quality, long lasting timber products are the best choice for erecting a wooden shed. Not only will timber weather well, it will also help to keep your lawnmower, tools and other garden essentials safe from the elements and would-be thieves. And the good news is, we offer a wide range of affordable shed building materials that will make your garden complete in no time.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose to buy your garden shed materials in a kit or individually, but always ensure you measure the area you want to use and order the correct size \u2013 measure twice, cut once as the pros say!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure you have the right tools for shed building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any professional finish will only be achieved by using professional quality tools. And that\u2019s why it is so important to ensure you have the right tools for building a garden shed.<\/p>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to make sure you have the correct safety equipment before starting to build a shed. This includes heavy duty gloves, eye goggles, and protective clothing. It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you will also need a ladder, spirit level (an essential for a sturdy structure), tape measure, power drill and a\u00a0claw hammer. Depending on whether you decide to insulate your shed or leave it as a wooden shell, you might also need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/subdept\/490\/0\/shed-felt\">shed felt<\/a> and a sealant gun. As you work, keep your tools clean and organised to make your shed building go off without a hitch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get organised and make a plan for your shed project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Building a wooden shed structure for the garden should be fairly straightforward for anyone<br \/>\nwell practiced in DIY. But it can still be a challenge. As any tradesman will tell you, the best way to get on top of a job is to get organised right from the start of the project \u2013 and stay organised through to the end.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided to build a garden shed, the first step is to lay out all the materials and tools, taking an inventory to ensure you have everything ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building a shed is split up into the following basic steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laying the base and foundation \u2013 you\u2019ll need treated wooden shed beams and a concrete base<\/li>\n<li>Assembling the shed floor<\/li>\n<li>Raising the walls into place<\/li>\n<li>Fitting the roof<\/li>\n<li>Fixing the windows (if you decide to add any)<\/li>\n<li>And finally fixing the walls to the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re in any doubt about building your own shed, there are lots of free plans and designs available online to help you make a plan. Make sure to set aside plenty of time to complete building the shed and get a friend to help with the tricky bits \u2013 it really is a job for two or more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you need to know before building your own shed From choosing the best materials to getting the right tools, we look at your must-have essential info for building the shed of your dreams without a professional. For many people, the garden is the heart of their home. 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