tom123 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I need to buy another shed and need some recommendations as the last 2 haven't been that good. It needs to be a min. of 5 x 3 and can't be too expensive! Have found one on B & Q, a 6 x4 but it won't let me post a link! does anyone have it? Also, does anyone know of any discount codes for B & Q !!! Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thats an overlap shed, I've always read/been told that shiplap is better. They're a bit more expensive but will last longer I have a 4x4ft wendy house which is shiplap, but I think that was just under £200. I don't have any codes, but luckily my uncle works for B&Q and can get himself 20% off Maybe have a look on freecycle/freegle? Edit: Your link works here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd go for shiplap too, if you can afford it. It does last much longer. I had a B&Q overlap shed at my former house, and it really was wrecked by the weather in just a few years. Our shiplap one at this house has lasted a long time and is still in excellent condition. Ours was made by a specialist shed company though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's probably worth spending a little bit more on one so it lasts longer and made from better quality timber. Shiplap looks nice and lasts really well-the chicken coop we made is made from it and is really strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Personally, I'd say second hand is your best option. You want something that's cheap and good, but cheap sheds are usually cheap for a very good reason. At least if you buy secondhand you'll have a bit of a chance to find out where the problems (if any) have developed and therefore draw your conclusions about the real quality of what you're buying. So long as you get a decent basis and then smother it with preservative, I see no reason why what you buy won't give plenty more years' service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Also, does anyone know of any discount codes for B & Q !!! You need to take someone who's over 60 along on a wednesday to B&Q as with a special card they can get 10% (Obviously someone you know! I'm not advocating you kidnap random old ladies for this! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 We use http://www.collissheds.co.uk - reasonably priced, good quality, sheds. We have a few of their dog breeder sheds which we use for table birds and also one of their cedar shiplap sheds to keep feed in. If you have the base ready then they erect the shed for you - takes them about 15 minutes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 the problem with second hand is you might be buying in someone else's red mite problem. It's always put me off buying a second hand coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 the problem with second hand is you might be buying in someone else's red mite problem. It's always put me off buying a second hand coop. Agreed. For a coop, I'd agree. For a general shed (especially if you can verify the last owner didn't keep chickens), it might well be a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 good point..... I've been looking for a decent coop/shed myself, Tom, for the dinosaurs (who still fold themselves up into the eglu every night ) if you find anything new or used up t'north, do let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 This looks quite a good site http://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/Garden-Sheds another http://www.waltons.co.uk/wooden-sheds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Tom, scroll down this page http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/templates/content_lookup.jsp?content=/content/marketing/january_sale_09/garden.jsp&noleftnav=true&menu=jansale&icamp=so_jangarden and you'll find 15% off all wooden sheds under the "plus don't miss out on these offers" banner. I don't have any sheds except those built by DH so can't offer any advice on them Good luck, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
