Whether you have purchased a pre-fabricated shed or intend to build your own from scratch, you can always use a little help with the shed installation.

Sheds are not known to be complicated structures and you want it done right and properly the first time. Most of the sheds can be easier to install - finding a good place for your garden sheds is a priority.

Find a good location

Don't forget that before you begin putting up your shed, you will need to find an ideal location for it. This is one of the most important steps as you do not want your shed to be exposed in all four directions without protection from the elements and other unwanted visitors.

Preparation

The first thing you will need to do is prepare the site or area where you intend to put up yours or have it put up by someone else. A perfectly levelled and flat surface is called for so that the shed may be installed correctly once it arrives at your premises. This entails removing all debris from the yard such as sticks, rocks, gravel, and anything else that may interfere with the construction of your new shed.

Anchors

Once you have your ground levelled, you will then need to install the anchors that will hold the shed in place. You should anchor it from all four corners into the ground as this prevents shifting and allows for a safe standing structure. This is why hiring professionals may be necessary even if you plan on building one yourself. You may place concrete slabs beneath the shed floor. A concrete slab is rigid and tough and provides a good shed base.

Assemble

After putting up the anchors, you can now proceed with putting together your shed. This is usually done by putting the sides up first, including double doors, walls, and windows. You will also want to put roofing in place prior to stacking the rest of the shed. This process allows you to be sure the shed is in good shape and every wall is straight before continuing on. You may also want to lay some roof panels on the shed.

After assembling, you can finally paint your own shed and complete it.

Put up shelves

A shed can serve as much more than just an area for storing your lawn tools and can have many benefits. You can create extra storage space by installing shelves and racks where you can store and easily organise gardening instruments, brooms, or clothes hangers overnight with easy access.

Do you need a foundation for a shed?

You might think that a foundation is unnecessary unless you are building your shed on soft soil. In such cases, a concrete block or a wood frame will support and help the structure stay firm. You may attach the shed with nails with it. The main idea behind putting up a shed on a solid foundation is to protect the floor of your shed from ground moisture seeping in. This can damage floors due to rotting so it's better if you set them up on some sort of insulation like gravel or sand. This not only prevents future damages but also makes sure that your items stored in the shed won't be affected by ground moisture as wood will always rot when exposed to moist conditions.

Can I put up a shed by myself?

Putting up a shed is not easy work and time-consuming if you are not used to it so you may want to get some help from friends or pay for services from a professional shed builder. They are usually more skilled at the job and have access to special tools that will make the job faster and save time.

For a small shed, you most likely won't need help but for a bigger one, it's better if you use some assistance from those who know what they are doing.