Which Should I Choose: A Metal, Plastic or Wooden Garden Shed?

We hate to break it to you, but the end of summer isn’t too far away. And, as autumn approaches, so the time comes to put away garden furniture, parasols and the kids’ outdoor toys, as we tidy up the garden, ready for the colder months. And there’s no better way to effectively organise garden storage than in a shed – the only real question is which one you should buy.

Here, we take a look at the 3 main types of garden shed: metal, plastic and wooden. As we do this, we’ll give you the lowdown on some of our favourite examples of each, to help you find the garden shed that’s best for you.

Metal Sheds

Metal garden sheds are strong, long lasting and provide high levels of security. They are also low-maintenance sheds, saving you the hassle of costly, time-consuming retreatments. Metal sheds’ only real downside is that they can sometimes be more difficult to assemble than other garden sheds.

Our range of metal sheds is supplied by UK-based Yardmaster, who pride themselves on manufacturing top-quality metal sheds at rock-bottom prices. Just like this one…

10' x 8' Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 108GEYZ (3.03m x 2.37m)

Supplied with a fabulous 15-year guarantee and now available for less than £380, this premium metal shed offers extraordinary value for money.

Built from hot-dipped galvanised steel, with 7 protective layers and a baked-on emerald-green finish, it genuinely boasts both beauty and brawn.

Sliding double doors offer storage-friendly access to the shed’s interior. These doors are fitted with a padlock fixing and anti-tamper bolts, so you can rest assured that your valuable stored items will remain secure.

Other notable features include rustproof stainless-steel fixings, an integrated guttering system, and high gables to provide increased headroom.

For stylish, long-lasting, zero-hassle garden storage, you simply can’t go wrong with this Yardmaster shed.

Plastic Sheds

Plastic sheds used to be regarded as inferior to metal and wooden models, but not anymore. Strong, stylish and completely maintenance free, they provide outstanding garden storage.

Our great-value plastic sheds are made by Palram Canopia, so they’re some of the best garden sheds on the market. Available in a wide range of colours, styles and sizes, these plastic sheds are designed and built using high-specification materials throughout, so make A1 garden storage facilities, which you’ll be proud to own.

6' x 5' Palram Canopia Rubicon Double Door Premium Plastic Shed - Dark Grey (1.85m x 1.53m)

This plastic shed is constructed from 10mm polycarbonate, using Multiwall technology, so is virtually unbreakable and supremely weathertight.

What’s more, the shed’s aluminium frame is strong enough to support shelves, racks and hangers, allowing you to customise the interior to suit your exact garden storage requirements.

The floor is made from premium polycarbonate too, and features anti-slip properties to keep you safe. The shingled polycarbonate roof is externally opaque but allows natural light to filter into the shed, which is invaluable whether you’re storing or retrieving items.

You can easily access the interior via wide double doors, which are designed with a low threshold. These doors are fitted with a sturdy pad bolt too, to keep valuable tools safe.

Straightforward to assemble and supplied with a 12-year manufacturer’s warranty, this plastic shed could be the answer to all of your garden storage requirements.

Wooden Sheds

No garden building has the timeless appeal of a wooden shed. Strong, long lasting and sure to complement any outdoor area, wooden garden sheds have always been the nation’s favourite type of shed.

All our wood sheds are made by Forest, who are Britain’s leading manufacturer of wooden garden buildings. With over 50 years in the business and over 2 million sheds made, it’s fair to say that what this company doesn’t know about wooden sheds, isn’t really worth knowing.

Here’s an example of one of their brand-new range of Beckwood sheds. We love it!

8' x 6' Forest Beckwood 25yr Guarantee Shiplap Pressure Treated Apex Wooden Shed (2.42m x 1.99m)

Made in the UK from ethically-sourced UK wood, this top-quality 8x6 shed is pressure treated and supplied with a market-leading 25-year guarantee, along with the promise that further anti-rot treatment will never be required.

Thanks to its smart modular design, this wooden shed is delivered in smaller sections of interchangeable panels, making for an easier assembly, excellent choice of door/ window placements, and a much stronger shed.

Built from 12mm shiplap cladding, a tongue & groove floor, and OSB roof with mineral felt cover, this garden shed will provide your stored items with real weather-beating protection. The extra-thick framing, metal roof truss bracket, and all-round quality of the materials add a real sense of solidity, making for a robust and durable storage shed, which is sure to last you for decades to come.

The ledged and braced security door is just as tough as the rest of the shed, and is fitted with a pad bolt plus hidden hinges to keep stored items safe. The 2 windows are made from shatterproof acrylic – perfect for garden storage in a busy, family-orientated garden, like yours.

Great-Value Sheds for Sale

B&M is Britain’s home of bargains, and our great range of garden sheds is no exception.

Shop our high-quality, low-price sheds for sale now, so you can tidy up your garden in time for autumn, without breaking the bank.

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