There are a huge range of different sheds on the market, with manufacturers offering a wide range of different colours, materials and sizes. As such, choosing a shed can be a tricky process, but it is one that will ultimately enhance your garden. One particular choice a gardener must make when choosing a shed is whether to go for an apex shed or a pent shed. The difference between these two types of shed is that while apex sheds have a conventional pointed roof shape, pent sheds have a flat roof with only a slight slope to it to allow rainwater to drain away. Though this may seem a trivial point, deciding between an apex shed or a pent shed can be tough, as the outcome can make a considerable difference to the appearance of your garden.
When considering whether a pent shed or an apex shed is right for you, arguably the most important factors are location and usage. Where location if concerned, a pent shed may prove the right choice in an area where height is limited, or where other garden features restrict the available space. As such, pent sheds may be well suited to areas with low hanging trees, or alongside a wall. A pent shed might also be preferable where the pointed roof of an apex shed would block a favourable view beyond the garden. Because of their flexibility and low lying roof, pent sheds can offer a practical storage solution within the limitations of a smaller garden, and therefore may be the best choice for some gardeners.
Apex sheds are arguably the traditional choice, and therefore may be preferred by some gardeners solely due to their appearance and ability to better blend in with a house and garden style. In a garden with none of the above restrictions, an apex shed could therefore be the ideal choice. Apex sheds can also offer benefits where taller or awkwardly shaped items must be stored, as the pointed roof gives extra headroom and can allow for easier movement and access. This extra headroom can also allow for a lighter and more spacious working environment, therefore making an apex shed an ideal choice for gardeners who require a larger, less cramped space to store and work with garden equipment or tools.
Once you have chosen the style of roof you want your shed to have there are many other factors to mull over. Your pent or apex shed can be made out of metal, wood or plastic, and can have a wide range of finishes or colours applied to it. Number or windows and doors is also an important consideration. All in all, the three main points to think about are the size of apex or pent shed you will require, how it will be used and the amount of money you wish to spend. It is important to think all these things through, as ensuring your pent shed or apex shed suits you and your garden perfectly will ensure that it will be a practical and long-lasting addition to your garden.
Whether you choose an apex shed or a pent shed, your new garden shed is sure to be a striking feature in your garden. This can be further enhanced using trellis or flowering plants to add a decorative aspect to the traditional garden shed and embed your shed in a landscape design.