A small green timber shed at the end of a garden path between vegetable beds

The Shed Review Guide, free

A checklist in 6 chapters for the garden centre, the delivery van and the seller’s website: what to look at on a shed before you pay, and when to walk away.

Six chapters in the guide

One PDF, sized to read on a phone while you stand next to the shed.

  • Timber, cladding and frameBoard thickness, frame size and treatment labels.
  • Roof, felt and guttersRoof boards, felt grades and gaps at the eaves.
  • Doors, windows and locksHinges, hasps and glazing: test them in the shop.
  • Floor and bearersWhere a cheap shed saves money, and how to see it.
  • Base and delivery dayWhat to have ready before the van comes.
  • Questions for the sellerWhat to ask before you pay, and good answers.
A timber garden shed with a felt roof and small windows after a light snowfall

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