Choosing the Right Bicycle Shed
Contributed By: BAG EditorsWith a floor area averaging around 6’ x 3’, most bicycle storage sheds are suitable for getting more than just one bike in them. For this reason, if you own multiple bikes or if you have a family that enjoys cycling and you have bikes of all different sizes, a dedicated bike shed may well be the perfect storage solution for all of your bikes in one place. Bicycle sheds are a great solution if you do not have a lot of extra garage storage space and if you don’t have the room – or the need – for a larger shed. Bike sheds are manufactured in three main types of material and this article looks at the pros and cons of each.
Wood
You can get a wooden bike shed that is similar to the construction of a normal wooden shed, so this will be either overlap or tongue and groove construction. A wooden bike shed will require a certain amount of maintenance over the years, such as staining or some wood preserving sealer being put on it. The beauty of a wooden shed, however, is that you can modify the size and style of it to meet your needs and it also looks right at home in any garden.
Metal
If wooden bike sheds sound like a little bit too much maintenance is required from you, then you can always look for a powder coated steel version instead. Although there are not as many metal or steel bicycle sheds on the market as wooden ones, they certainly do exist and are hard wearing and long lasting. A powder coated steel bicycle storage shed requires no maintenance throughout the lifetime of the shed, but personally I don’t think it has quite the same aesthetic appeal that a wooden bike shed does. Another drawback of having a steel bike shed is that it is not that easy to install shelves inside it, so if you think you might want to make some adaptations to your shed, you may be better off choosing a wooden one.
Plastic
The final type of bike shed you can get is made from plastic. These really have all of the same features as most steel bicycle sheds – they don’t particularly look very nice in your yard or garden and you can’t customize them easily, but on the other hand, they are cheap and do not require any maintenance. Plastic bicycle sheds are very functional and are an economical alternative that many people choose simply because they serve their purpose well at a low price and with no maintenance needs. Rubbermaid sheds are an example of these types of sheds, and they are a very popular option.
No matter what material you choose for your bicycle storage shed, buying a bicycle shed can be a great way to keep your family’s bicycles protected and out of the way while not taking up too much garage space, or even space under your carport if that is what you have at your home. Wooden, metal and plastic bicycle sheds can keep your bikes protected from the elements of the weather, secure from robbery, and clean when not in use. They can also keep your car from getting scratched up as you try to cram a few more things into an already tight garage space.
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