Acquiring a garden shed seems extremely easy task, but it requires planning to get it right. It will be one of the significant investments in your house’s backyard, which you will be looking at and relying on for the coming 10-20 years. Measuring the space for acquiring a garden shed before you begin the installation process minimizes the mistakes related to the cost.

Depending on your design style, you can customize the garden sheds by:

• Adding two window options (30″ x30″ and 30″ x36″)
• Insulation options(Double Bubble & Woven R-17)
• Three roof styles (regular, boxed-eave, and vertical)
• End & sides with or without garage doors

Regardless of your choice, you still need the space to move in and out freely. You should measure the area for workbenches, storage shelves to store garden tools, types of equipment, garden supplies, dry cleaning, and more. Ensure you have enough space in the garden shed after storing the supplies to work hassle-free.

Things to Consider while Measuring Space for Garden Shed

Shed Dimensions

Measure the height, length, and width of the garden shed. If you need to incorporate large sized stuff, make sure your door is large enough.

Roof Overhang

Leave allowance for the protruding structures in cases where they might cross the neighbor’s yard.

Doors

Consider what kind of doors you need for the shed; it can be with or without garage doors.

Height

To store sizeable stackable pieces of equipment in the shed, such as bicycles or gardening equipment, which require proper height to place them.

Downpipes

The placement of pipes and drainage should be accurate to avoid leakage during snow and rainy weather.

Easy Access

The garden shed and surrounding area should be easily accessible in multiple ways.

Shed Placement

If you are building the garden steel shed against the house wall, ensure ample space for moving in and out. 

Things to Consider Before Buying Garden Steel Shed

Garden Shed Style

There are countless garden shed design available in the market to choose from. You can plan to build or use a DIY Kit depending on the budget; both are ideal to begin with. Select the shed by considering your budget, long-term maintenance, and depending on what you will put in the shed.

Determine the Size

Determine the size of the garden shed by listing the item you will store in the shed. It will show you how much space is required to rough out the measurements. Leave an additional room if you plan to utilize the area for any activity in the future.

Choose Centralized Location

Choose the best spot for storing and using the garden supplies. The garden shed should be close to electricity and water hookups. Choose a centralized location where you can get direct sunlight and fresh air. Leave the space on all sides of the garden shed for repainting and repairs.

The garden sheds are built on level ground, requiring a drainage system. It should be at least six inches off the ground for good airflow. Consider putting a ramp if you are storing a lawn mower and wheelbarrow.

Inspect the Site Beforehand

Before building the garden shed, check if trees are in the areas and how it will affect the shed. Cut out the extra branches that might cause significant problems. The construction site should be on an even level with a sound drainage system.

Additional Features

The garden shed should match the aesthetics, and you can paint it up, rack up the garden tools vertically, mount shelves or hooks to avoid clutter, and make it look presentable.

In a Nutshell

Measuring the space to acquire a garden shed requires considering what you need and how it can benefit you in the long run. It requires thorough planning to measure the length, evaluate the items to place in the shed, and more.

If you are facing issues in the process, connect with an industry expert who can guide you with the planning and help you pick the ideal garden steel shed for you.