Before building or buying a shed there are many things you should be taking into consideration. Size, location, purpose. One of the most important factors to consider when building or buying your shed is the building material you’re going to choose. Two common options around the world are timber and steel but, in recent years and especially here in Australia, by far and away the best choice is steel. Whether you’re building a garden shed, a storage shed or garage, steel should be top of your list of options for a number of reasons.
Why Steel?
You will pay a huge amount for enough timber to build a shed of decent size and, in Australia’s sometimes unforgivingly harsh climate, the cost does not offer as much security and permanency as you would hope. Wood is heavy and sometimes hard to work with as well as being vulnerable to the devastating effects of white ants, the heat and moisture. Steel, on the other hand, is much more cost effective and also offers a degree of durability that is unmatched by any other material. You will pay a fraction of the price for a more lightweight, easily transported material. Many shed manufacturers offer warranties for upwards of ten years due to this durability and reliability.
Safe Option
Steel sheds are sturdy, dependable and uniquely designed to stand strong in the face of the Australian climate. It is incredibly difficult to damage steel, even deliberately, and this leaves you with a structure that will stand the test of time. Steel sheds require little, if any, maintenance and the modifications to most varieties of steel available prevents untimely wear and tear as well as the damaging effects of rust. Repainting every few years may be necessary to keep them looking pristine but otherwise they require next to nothing from you to serve their purpose.