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Afternoon all,
I have decided to have a shed on my allotment patch and have been told it is allowed in addition to the allowed size (7x5 feet max). I wish to have a shed mainly to have a place to retreat to/rest whilst working on the plot, in addition to a place to store things, as I live a good 20 minute walk away and am totally exposed to the elements. I hope to make it a nice little retreat to relax in.
So my list of questions now begins and would appreciate all your advice, experience and knowledge in guiding me towards a little tranquillity hub for myself
1. Is it cheaper to build a shed yourself vs buying one (say from argos etc) which just requires following the set-up instructions?
2. My shed will be situated on the area of the plot which during the winter months of heavy rain, I am told will be reminiscent of a marshland. I will be working on improving the drainage buy digging a shallow ditch to direct the excess water to the end of the plot where the ditch is. Any advice on how to avoid any potential nuisance this may cause? This spot coincidently is in the shade where I can't grow anything.
3. Is it wise to have windows if they may be easy to be broken into? Are there alternatives to letting light in and not thieves?
4. How do you keep your shed secure/put off potential thieves?
5. Do you apply anything to make your shed fire resistant (I'm thinking of potential yob vandals here etc) as I have seen some sheds being burnt down (from that BBC allotment wars programme lol).
6. How do you light your shed without electricity?
7. Any ideas to make it nice and comfortable inside?
Sorry for so many questions but I just want to be sure and have a nice place which is comfy and safe and will be less at risk from vandals.
Thank you for your time,
Samuel
I have decided to have a shed on my allotment patch and have been told it is allowed in addition to the allowed size (7x5 feet max). I wish to have a shed mainly to have a place to retreat to/rest whilst working on the plot, in addition to a place to store things, as I live a good 20 minute walk away and am totally exposed to the elements. I hope to make it a nice little retreat to relax in.
So my list of questions now begins and would appreciate all your advice, experience and knowledge in guiding me towards a little tranquillity hub for myself
1. Is it cheaper to build a shed yourself vs buying one (say from argos etc) which just requires following the set-up instructions?
2. My shed will be situated on the area of the plot which during the winter months of heavy rain, I am told will be reminiscent of a marshland. I will be working on improving the drainage buy digging a shallow ditch to direct the excess water to the end of the plot where the ditch is. Any advice on how to avoid any potential nuisance this may cause? This spot coincidently is in the shade where I can't grow anything.
3. Is it wise to have windows if they may be easy to be broken into? Are there alternatives to letting light in and not thieves?
4. How do you keep your shed secure/put off potential thieves?
5. Do you apply anything to make your shed fire resistant (I'm thinking of potential yob vandals here etc) as I have seen some sheds being burnt down (from that BBC allotment wars programme lol).
6. How do you light your shed without electricity?
7. Any ideas to make it nice and comfortable inside?
Sorry for so many questions but I just want to be sure and have a nice place which is comfy and safe and will be less at risk from vandals.
Thank you for your time,
Samuel
Does the bottle have to be screened from the light, apart from the top or could you use them in a GH?
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