Are you looking for an addition to your backyard that will both improve your living space and potentially add value to your home? A shed could be the perfect choice for you! Sheds can be used for a variety of purposes, from storage of gardening and outdoor tools to creating a workspace for projects or even a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Here are a few reasons why you should consider buying a shed for your backyard.
1. Add Value to your home – Adding a shed to your backyard is a great way to potentially increase the value of your home. It can also be used as a selling point when you are looking to list your home. Potential buyers will appreciate the added storage and workspace.
2. More Space – Sheds provide extra room for storage, giving you more space in your home and yard. If you have a lot of outdoor tools, gardening supplies, or just need a place to store your belongings, a shed is a great option.
3. Organize Your Belongings – Sheds are a great way to organize and store your items, eliminating clutter in your home or yard. With shelves and cabinets, you can easily organize your items, making them easier to find and access.
4. Create a Workshop – If you are a DIY enthusiast or need a place to do woodworking or other projects, a shed can be a great place to create a workshop. You can customize the shed to fit your needs and have a space dedicated to your hobbies and projects.
5. Enjoy the Outdoors – Sheds can also be used as a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. With some comfortable furniture and a few amenities, you can create a cozy outdoor escape.
These are just a few of the reasons why you should consider buying a shed for your backyard. Whether you are looking to increase your home’s value, create more storage space, or just have a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, a shed is a great investment.
Quality workmanship, functional design and high quality materials – these are the proven foundations on which Biohort has made its name in the manufacture and supply of metal garden buildings. Expertise gained from years of experience. For over 40 years now Biohort has been producing high-quality storage solutions for the garden. Biohort are proud to be a market leader of metal sheds in Europe with production in Austria.
Biohort metal garden products are made from hot-dipped galvanised steel plate which has a zinc coating of between 150 g/m² to 275 g/m² the sidewalls and roof panels of Biohort garden products are also protected inside and out by a polyamide coating which has a minimum thickness of between 10 to 25 µm.
Biohort uses high quality steel plate supplied by the Voestalpine Group Steel Division Linz, Austria. The Voestalpine Group Steel Division is an internationally renowned producer of high quality steel. Many automobile manufacturers, e.g. the German top-range manufacturers: BMW, Audi and Mercedes, rely on the outstanding quality of steel produced by Voestalpine Group Steel Division in Austria for the construction of the bodywork of their cars.
Cheap discounters will use screws and plates made of electro-plated metal which, after a few years exposed to the elements begin to show signs of corrosion and damage. Biohort are uncompromising with regard to quality! All the metal parts of our products are hot-dipped galvanized (we use a very thick protective layer of zinc) and all attaching parts i.e.: nuts, bolts, screws and fittings are made of high-quality stainless steel.
Some people argue that Metal is better than wood
Did you know that metal garden sheds have numerous advantages over their wooden counterparts? Discover the reasons why metal is a better material than wood when it comes to constructing storage solutions for leisure time and the garden right here:
Wood
Time-consuming painting in your spare time costs money and nerves.
In moist areas, affected wood can begin to rot after a few years.
Wood expands and contracts. The results are jammed doors and cracks and splits in the wood.
Painted or varnished wood surfaces must be treated repeatedly. Untreated wood will quickly become unsightly.
Wood burns easily. For this reason, the use of wooden sheds on camp sites is forbidden.
Metal
No more stress – relax and use your valuable spare time for the essential things in life.
Thanks to our hot-dipped galvanized and polyamide coated finishes, the metal remains durable for generations. This is the reason we can offer a 20 year warranty on our products!
The high quality steel used by Biohort remains stable and unaffected by sun and rain for years.
The colour of polyamid coated steel plate remains attractive for years and can be easily cleaned (even with a high pressure cleaner).
The hot-dip galvanized, polyamide enamel coated steel plate used by Biohort is fireproof in acc. with EN 13501-1 (Class “A1”).
Wood is a good material to use in many areas (especially living space and interiors). However for sheds that have to withstand the elements outdoors, all year-round, metal is clearly the better choice!
Biohort is Europe’s leading manufacturer of high quality metal storage solutions for garden and leisure time. All Biohort products have a 20-year warranty, are completely maintenance free and delivered directly to you.
Checkout the range of from Biohort Here modern contemporary design, functional styles and a variety of shapes styles to suit almost any garden design.
The Biohort garden shed AvantGarde lives up to its name. It is an extremely robust and sturdy metal garden shed which meets the requirements of modern architecture.
The shapely design combined with its many practical advantages ensures that daily use is free of problems and full of pleasure. The life long freedom from maintenance saves both money and valuable time.
The Biohort garden shed HighLine® fulfils the highest standards!
For all those, who are looking for the best with regard to quality and design – the top product of Biohort conceived by industrial designers. The modern flat roof and the integrated all-around skylight make the garden shed HighLine® a pleasure for one’s eye. The 3-way locking mechanism with a cylinder lock ensures optimum security. The opening and closing of the door works semi-automatically with the help of a gas assisted spring damper. Moreover, all this is absolutely maintenance-free!
The Biohort garden shed Europa fulfils the highest demands, available in 4 colours (metallic silver, metallic quartz grey, dark green and metallic dark grey) und 9 sizes (1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7).
Working in the garden means meditative relaxation and balance to the busy everday life. Searching for garden tools might ruffle garden enthusiasts. With the garden shed Europa everything finds its place. Versatile shelf-systems, tool hangers and the organiser system guarantee you, that everything is close at hand.
The full encircling skylight constructed from acrylic glass gives our new Garden Shed Panorama® a lightness in appearance and allows this model with its modern gable-roof to fit easily into its surroundings. The proven Biohort quality of materials and workmanship together with the selection of individual equipment options and the range of sizes make the Panorama® the perfect tool shed to meet your high demands: available in 5 sizes (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5) und in 3 colours (metallic-silver, metallic quartz-grey and metallic dark-grey).
The insulated Biohort outbuilding CasaNova® not only impresses with its modern appearance and all year-round functionality, but can also be easily customised to suit each owner’s individual requirements.
We have now added a new fully glazed wall element to the existing selection of window, door and garage door options; it has been developed with the aim of increasing the comfort CasaNova® already offers and leaves you free to choose how you wish to use your CasaNova®; as an equipment store, a workshop or a hobby room; or as a storage space for your plants during winter or thanks to the addition of our new sauna module a place to sweat and relax.
We were recently asked to bespoke build a Bird Watching shed for a customer and organise delivery to a reasonably remote location on the Scottish Borders
From start to finish the customer was exceptionally polite and communicated exceptionally well but also quite specific about the detail.
Working from a very detailed brief we contacted our manufacturing partners and calculated the best prices we could after a series of emails back and forth with the customer confirming the details around the delivery agreeing the prices etc the building was ordered. https://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk/bespoke-bird-watching-shed-2m-x-2m
After eight weeks in production we accepted the delivery into the garden centre where we checked the components before sending onto to Scotland, we used a reliable local haulier who we have been working with for many years who use Moffat forklifts attached to the back of the lorry. they got as close to the delivery site as they could with the lorry and used the forklift to take the few hundred yards to the customers storage area until they were ready to assemble.
A few weeks later the customer managed to organise labour and get the building to the final place where they assembled the building.
It looks stunning! a 2m x 2m Bird Hide or Bird Watching shed which will give them hours of protection from the elements whilst still enabling them to watch the birds and other wildlife.
Three windows with internal lockable shutters, a shelf to rest the cameras/binoculars etc on, a bench seat so they can rest a lockable door for security when they are not on site.
The building was made using heavy duty framework, heavy duty cladding, heavy duty floor all pressure treated so guaranteed against rot and wood eating insects for ten years. The roof was covered with heavy duty felt
This is a building that was designed by the customer and made to last.
It was an absolute pleasure to be involved in this project and we are pleased with the results
The customer has provided the below feedback
Good Day Adam,
At long last the hide has been built. Last week a team got together to transport and erect the hide. I have since made a couple of visits and everybody I’ve been in touch with have been pleased with it.
As you asked I have taken some photographs and these will come to you by WeTransfer.com. They are print quality should you wish to use them in this way or cut them down for posting on your website. You will probably notice a difference between the first 2 and the remainder. These were taken quickly after erection and are only the front. The lock hadn’t been put on until later, nor was the interior finished. After these items were done the hide was secured by inserting the stobs at the corners.
Adam I know this has been a long drawn out process but in the end it has been worth it. Perhaps it will bring you additional business and hides will be built in other locations offering similar pleasure to others.
Thanks, and Best Regards
Brian
If you are interested in a bespoke Bird Watching Shed, Bird Hide or any other Shed, Workshop or garden Building then please contact us to discuss your own requirements such as the layout of the building, as many permeations are possible. You may have additional requirements such as alternative cladding, security hinges, double doors, stable doors, heavy duty locks or security windows. Several other options are also available; strengthened floors, partitions, and even roll on – roll off roofs.
We specialise mainly in bespoke buildings. If you would like to have a building built to your dimensions or specifications whether it be a small kennel or a 6 bedroom log cabin then please contact us to discuss your requirements.
One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new shed is the base on which it is going to stand. Without a decent base at its foundation your shed, summerhouse or garage is at serious risk of developing major structural faults, pretty much as soon as it has been built.
Without a sturdy level base underneath your building will start to lose its shape and develop large cracks and gaps which, besides being unsightly, jeopardize its weatherproofing and in a worst case scenario can lead to the building collapsing.
This is due to the nature of the construction which means that as soon as the building has been completed it gradually snuggles itself in to its new surroundings and settles down. Without a level base it will settle at an odd angle which is where the gaps will start to appear and doors will stop opening properly etc. This also applies to the strength of the base too, even the smallest 6×4 wooden shed has a considerable weight to it and it is essential to use materials in the base that can take the weight of the job, if the base is not strong enough you will again see gaps and jammed windows galore!
We always recommend either a concrete base or paving slabs. By using one of these you can be confident that your building will remain in shape, be weatherproof and give you many years of trouble free service!
Here is a quick guide on how to lay these two different bases to give you an idea of the job involved and whether you can do it yourself (with someone to help of course) or use an outside party such as a landscape gardener.
For a concrete base you need the following;
Building Sand
Cement
Hardcore
Timber
Tape Measure
Pegs & String
Hardcore
Once you’ve picked your location, measure out an area that is 5cm larger than your building on all sides. Remove any vegetation from this area and dig down 6 inches (or less if you want the base to be raised above ground level).
For the cement to take shape you will need to measure and cut a timber framework to line the edges. Ensure that this is sitting perfectly flat on the ground and flatten out the entire surface using a spade and rake. Next put down a 3 inch layer of hardcore, covering generously with sand.
For the concrete you can either mix 1 part cement to 5 parts ballast, or use a pre made dry concrete mix.
Slowly add water to the mixture, ensuring that it does not become too sloppy.
Spread the concrete evenly into the framework, filling to slightly above the timber.
Use another long piece of timber to level off the cement, rest the wood against the framework and move across it in a slow sawing motion to level out all of the concrete.
If wet weather is likely cover the base with plastic or tarpaulin for 24 hours.
In particularly hot or dry conditions covering with damp sacks and topping up with water occasionally can prevent your base from cracking as it dries.
If you decide to build your shed base using paving slabs instead you’ll need:
Flat Face Paving Slabs
Building sand
Standard cement
Rake
Standard cement
Tape measure
Spade
Standard cement
Pegs and string
Rubber mallet
Choose your location carefully and measure out the area for your base as outlined above in the concrete base guide. Dig down to the required depth (about 2.5cm, but differing depending on the thickness of your paving slabs and whether you want a level or raised base).
Next combine one part cement with eight parts building sand to make a dry mixture. this needs to be spread evenly across the base area (about 4cm deep) and levelled out with a rake. Working out from a corner lay each slab and tap into position using your mallet, whilst regularly checking the flatness with a spirit level to ensure all slabs are in line with each other.
Do one last check with a long straight edge, making any adjustments to ensure a perfectly level surface, and brush away any excess sand or cement.
Starting out with a solid, level base will make things much easier when it comes to building your shed, and will protect the building from damp or muddy conditions. Even for relatively simple projects like this it’s vital that you choose the best selection of tools and materials. Our expert advice and comprehensive range of products will save time and ensure that your project runs smoothly.
By using the above as a guide you should be able to successfully create your base and be confident that it is adequate for your buildings needs. However, if DIY is not really your strong point we strongly recommend getting someone in to do the job for you – by doing this you are not only guaranteeing a professional finish but you are also supporting local businesses!
Base instructions were sourced from another website
One of the most popular ranges on the Taylors website is our Ready Built Shed Range. With 34 categories and over 530 individual items available, this is also our largest with buildings ranging in sizes right up to 24’x14′.
All of the buildings in this range, which also includes Summerhouses and Pet Houses are manufactured to the highest standard using redwood pine and can be painted a colour of your choice to suit your environment and personality.
Security Apex 6×4
There is a variety of optional extras available to help you personalise your building and make it more secure if need be. If security may be an issue where your shed is to be located, toughened glass is a definite must as it can help deter criminals and other undesirables.
There are also padlocks available with this range to increase security even more.
Heavy Duty Wooden Garage
If you intend using your building for storage of heavier items such as ride on mowers or other such machinery then how about a heavy duty floor? The standard floor that is supplied with these buildings is 12mm which is upgradable to the heavy duty version of 18mm. Heavy duty felt is another option if your shed / garage is to be located in a position where the elements can be extreme (i.e. windy areas).
Other extras to this range are different door positions and styles (you can go for double doors or stable doors on many models) and also windows that can either be fixed or opened. These doors and windows can also be supplied with decorative antique styled hinges.
Floor bearers are highly recommended
A very handy extra with all of these buildings are floor bearers. Floor bearers are basically a framework of wood which go under the building and physically lift it up off of the ground. This allows air to circulate underneath and prevent damp coming up through the floor of your building. All of the extras are down to the choice of the buyer but we do heartily recommend these bearers as they protect the most vulnerable part of your building – the floor.
Ready Built Delivery Zones
The Ready Built range are delivered and built for you on the same day, this is included in the price and applies to anyone living in the green area on the map which appears at the bottom of each listing. There will be an extra charge for anyone in the blue zone but this still represents great value for money.
We have a selection of these buildings on display at our garden centre so the next time you are in the area why not pop in and take a look?
Over the past week or so the team at Taylors have been pondering, discussing and finally voting for our favourite buildings from three of our main categories. Out of our Summerhouses, Log Cabins and Sheds we have finally come to our top three.
Our candidates for the top garden shed were The Supreme Apex, The Rowlinson Potting Shed and The Supreme Workshop…
The candidates
These were all selected to be in the top three by measuring their value for money, customer feedback, quality and supplier relations and we are pleased to announce that our winner is….
The Supreme Workshop
Our Winner!!
This building claims the best shed crown mainly due to its sturdy construction and versatility which is helped by the double doors which means that this building can be used to store larger items such as ride on mowers and other large garden machinery. That is assuming of course you are using it for storage, it could be used as a workshop or even a games room if you so wished.
Our top three summerhouses in the running for top spot were the Popular Summerhouse, Prima Fifth Avenue and The Denby Summerhouse
Our Top Three Summerhouses
By measuring their value for money, customer feedback, quality and supplier relations as before we are pleased to announce that our winner is….
The Denby Summerhouse
The Denby is our champion!
The Denby was a clear winner for us by a substantial margin, this beast of a summerhouse is a real stand out among our range and some of the feedback we have had from our customers shows that you all feel the same about this magnificent building too!
Our final ballot was for our favourite Log Cabin, once again using the same format as the previous two polls, we came up with our winner. Our candidates were the Daniel Log Cabin, The Wolfgang Log Cabin and the Barbeque Hut.
A hard choice to make
We struggled a bit with this as we could not reach an agreement straight away between two of them. After a few heated debates and a re-vote we concluded that our winner for best log cabin had to be…
The Daniel Log Cabin
Our eventual winner
One of the best sellers in our entire range, not to mention all of our ranges full stop, The Daniel
was chosen due to its sturdy construction. Another factor which influenced the choice was that we use one of these very buildings as an office in our garden centre, you can see it next to the tills by the exit. This cabin has given us many years of good service and we have always been very fond of it!
The final stage of our election was to decide between our three champions and select what we consider to be the best of the best! We had the impossible task of selecting just one to be the Taylors Garden Buildings champion for summer 2015.
Yet again we deliberated, pondered and generally racked our brains to make the final big decision, after what seemed like an eternity we had to go with a coalition. It was either that or have a mini riot in our office.
Ladies and gentleman, our joint winners for best Taylors Garden Buildings product of summer 2015 are
The Denby and the Daniel
Our two worthy joint winners are, for the purposes of this vote, going to henceforth be known as The Danby-
In keeping with the election which has dominated the news over the past few weeks we have been casting votes of our own and electing the top three garden sheds and summerhouses that we sell on our website. Although meant as some light hearted fun, we have come up with three examples of each which have earned their place through factors such as value for money, customer feedback and our experience with the actual manufacturers /suppliers themselves. You can see the results for the summerhouses here and results for the sheds here.
We have now reached our third and final stage of our ballot and are now looking at our top three log cabins.
The three candidates are;
The Daniel Corner Log Cabin
The Wolfgang Log cabin
The BBQ Cabin
The Daniel Log Cabin has been a consistently popular model for us for a few years now. The quality of this cabin is of a very high standard and the feedback we have had from our customers regarding it has been very positive. One of the most striking features of this model is the shape, the pentagonal design of the building is topped off with a very attractive pyramid roof which includes an overhang on all sides. This is most prominent over the doorway where the corner has been cutaway allowing for a mini porch area over the door itself. The cladding on the Daniel is 28mm thick conical tongue and groove topped off with 18mm tongue and groove roof boards. There are two opening windows on this cabin which are glazed with real glass, there is also real glass in the door itself. The Daniel is a firm favourite with the staff at Taylors too – we actually have one of these in our garden centre which we use as an office.
The Wolfgang is a striking cabin due to its immense size and the additional side annexe which could be used as a storage shed. The inside of the building is divided by an internal wall and there is a separate single entrance to the storage area, this separate area also features its own window to let in the light. The main part of this cabin is accessible via double doors on the front which is also sheltered via a large integral canopy over the front. The 45mm thick wall logs are manufactured with Norwegian Pine and the roof is 18mm tongue and groove roof boards. We think the separate annexe section on this building is a real selling point which makes this building not only suitable for storage but also as a guest house if relatives come to stay!
The Barbeque Cabin is an outstanding building which, as the name suggests, features a barbeque in its centre. This ingenious idea means that you can have a barbeque all year round whatever the weather in comfort and style. The Scandinavian design of this cabin has a traditional feel to it and the quality timber cladding allows the occupants to remain cool in the summer months and warm in the winter. The extras that come with this building are also worthy of a mention, everything that is pictured inside the cabin on our site is in the price. That includes, but is not limited to, the deerskins, cutlery, cups, clock and of course the barbeque itself. We even include the matches! The cabin is raised slightly to allow for ventilation which sucks up air from underneath while blowing any smoke from cooking out through the chimney on top. This cabin is also suitable to sleep in as the benches fold out to create sleeping spaces for guests, yet another great idea by the manufacturers. We have always liked the design and look of this building which has always reminded us of a hobbit house and if any of us decide that we might need extra space in our gardens then this building would be a very strong contender.
As we said the other day, it has been near enough impossible to avoid the general election and the constant stream of party political broadcasts these past few weeks. We decided to do our own fun vote as to which were our best garden buildings.
We picked our favourite 3 sheds based on factors such as features and benefits, supplier support, price value and lead time for delivery.
Now the ballot continues with our three favourite summerhouses.
Our choice for the three best summerhouses in our range are as follows;
This has been a real hit with our customers, the classic design suits most english gardens and it is available with or without a verandah. There are 6 sizes available in this model from the smaller 5×7 up to the largest at 8×10. The manufacturer of this range of summerhouses deliver and install their buildings to a majority of england and this is all included in the price. This is not only excellent value for money but eliminates the stress and hassle of having to arrange an independent party to assemble the building. It is also delivered and installed on the same day. The cladding on these summerhouses is whitewood tongue and groove boarding with a sturdy rounded and planed frame, this framing is also incorporated in to the roof which is finished off with barge boards and green mineral felt. The many optional extras (including a generous selection of paint finishes) means that you can create a building to suit your garden decor and reflect your personality in its design.
One of the best features of this model is the pentagonal shape which means it can be placed in any part of your garden including the corner. If you prefer a more non-classic design of building for your garden this one is a real contender and its modern style can be adapted to suit your tastes, there is a selection of roof colours to choose from and a choice of chrome or brass fittings. Other options include different colour stains and a choice of three finials (a ball or one of two stylish weather vanes – a witch or cockerel). I have always been a fan of these buildings and the feedback we have received from our customers means that they are all fans too! If you come to our garden centre one of the first buildings you will see is a Prima, that proves just how highly we regard this model.
Another modern styled building, the Denby has a sturdy shiplap tongue and groove construction over a rounded and planed framework. The interior of this summerhouse is very spacious and the abundance of toughened glass to the front means that it will get a lot of light all through the daylight hours. This building is an outstanding garden feature and comes inclusive of joinery made doors and windows and redwood cladding. The manufacturers of this remarkable building offer a delivery and installation service which is included in the price for many parts of mainland england. This means that you can get the whole package at the click of a button – delivered and built all in one go!
Next time we will take a look at our three top Log Cabins – see you then!
So it might be difficult to avoid the general election and party political broadcasts and if you’re like us and still not sure which way to go with your vote, we thought we would change the subject completely and do our own vote (just for fun), so as we sell garden buildings we each decided which was our favourite.
The buildings were chosen on an all around best building so when making my choices I considered the shed quality, the standard features and benefits, the supplier support and aftersales, price, value and delivery lead time.
Voted best sheds 2015
These are my choice of garden sheds.
1. Supreme Apex Shed
2. Rowlinson Potting Shed
3. Supreme Workshop
The Supreme Apex Shed – is a good quality shed which also includes assembly within the price so keep that in mind when comparing the prices. The shed comes as standard with two diagonal cross supports on each wall built into the frame work helping maintain the rigidity of the shed with a 3ft opening door fully framed, ledge and braced this will help prevent the door from twisting, warping and over time dropping out of shape. this range of garden buildings is made with shiplap tongue and grooved timber and has a tongue and grooved roof and floor so no chip board, sterling or OSB. I like this range of sheds as they are not just good quality and include assembly but they have a slightly larger than average eaves height as I am 6ft it is nice to be able to stand up straight all through the building.
The Rowlinson Potting Shed – a nice alternative to the traditional looking shed with the integral wooden growing space it makes not only for an attractive feature but a completely functional space, why not grow your own and not everyone wants both a greenhouse and a shed or summerhouse so why not get all three in one with this stylish design potting shed.
The Supreme Workshop – This was an easy choice a larger and superior version of the supreme apex so all of the above but available in larger sizes and has a double door as standard so for those who need the larger garden storage space or a decent workshop even a place to store the ride on mower or garden machines.
One of the more pleasurable parts of working for Taylors is hearing the positive feedback from our customers, it is always a pleasure and we always take on board what we are told and are always open to suggestions or ideas.
Here is a selection of some of the lovely comments we have received in the past couple of weeks…
Time-consuming painting in your spare time costs money and nerves.
No more stress – relax and use your valuable spare time for the essential things in life.
down. Without a level base it will settle at an odd angle which is where the gaps will start to appear and doors will stop opening properly etc. This also applies to the strength of the base too, even the smallest 
