A garden shed should last for many years, be stable, and blend harmoniously into your garden. But how do you recognize truly good quality in a garden shed? At first glance, many garden sheds look similar. The differences only become apparent upon closer inspection, or even after purchase. In this article, you'll learn what to look for so you can enjoy your garden shed for a long time and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
The material thickness
You can recognize a high-quality garden shed by its sturdy construction. The thickness of the material, i.e., how thick it is, is particularly important. Generally speaking, the thicker the material, the more stable it is.
Here, it's important to differentiate between materials, as metal is just as strong in the millimeter range as wood is in the centimeter range. We've summarized the typical strengths of the respective materials for you.
- Metal garden sheds: 0.20 mm - 0.75 mm
- Wooden garden sheds: 14 mm - 70 mm
- Plastic garden sheds: 4 mm - 26 mm
To get a practical feel for this, simply push or lean against a wall. If it gives way, that could be a sign that the material is too thin.
The processing of the garden house
The next factor is workmanship. The devil is in the detail, as clean workmanship is often not immediately apparent. Pay attention to the following points when it comes to workmanship:
Clean edges: Are the edges cleanly finished so that nothing protrudes and everything flows together sensibly?
Precise workmanship: Do moving parts like doors and windows close properly? Is anything wobbly or stuck, or are there gaps that are too large?
Visual quality: Does the garden house look high-quality or does it appear “cheap”?
So take a closer look at the garden shed, including the corners and edges that you wouldn't initially see.
Even simply touching the parts can help you get a good feel for the craftsmanship. A well-made garden shed should feel good right away.
The degree of prefabrication
High-quality garden sheds are characterized by a high degree of prefabrication. This means they are delivered in as few individual parts as possible, with many components already assembled from the start.
This makes assembling the garden shed significantly easier and faster. But that's not all. Having many individual parts increases the risk that individual parts won't fit together properly. This can lead to an unsightly appearance of the garden shed and can also cause functional problems, such as doors and windows not opening properly or jamming.
The higher the degree of prefabrication, the simpler the assembly and the longer lasting your garden house will be.
Individuality and personal adjustments
We've talked a lot about materials and workmanship so far, but the quality of the entire garden house process also varies when it comes to service and advice. Here are a few points that will make it easier for you and ensure a perfect result:
- Customize your garden house: Can you freely choose the dimensions, features, positioning, and colors?
- Personal advice and support: Is there an opportunity to receive advice tailored to your own situation?
- Viewing options : If necessary, can you view a garden house at an exhibition and get a real impression?
- Providing all necessary information: Is all information about the garden house available for viewing, or can you request it for your specific case?
- Assembly service : Can you have your garden shed easily assembled?
A garden house is often a long-term investment, so it should be ideally suited to you and your needs
Find the right garden house
You can recognize a high-quality garden house by
- strong and robust material
- a clean processing
- a high degree of prefabrication
- individual planning options and personal service
Feel free to use our free 3D configurator to plan your dream garden house . It includes everything you need: custom dimensions, free choice and positioning of features, and even the visual design. All in one tool.
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