2006-11-26 01:01:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Check with city by-laws. You need to know before starting this project. It's not only how high but how far away from your neighbours property lines. It's going to be difficult for anyone to tell you. We don't know where you live and don't know what the city allows. Do it once, do it right. You don't want to have problems.
2006-11-26 01:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to consider various things here. Will you keep anything in the shed which will be badly affected by being very hot? Metal sheds do get much hotter than wooden ones. How about looks, will you be looking down the garden & have to see a metal shed - would that detract from the rest of the garden? Wooden sheds need painting fairly regularly (3-5 years) in order to look their best and the roof will need re-felting sometimes. Cost also comes into the equation as well as availability and delivery options. I love my wooden shed - but it does need TLC every now & then!
2016-03-12 23:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of a maximum height for a garden shed but there may be one in your area. You will need to check with local authorities (building department, subdivision rules, etc.) if that applies in your case. I live in the country and I only need a building permit so they can add the shed to the taxes in my county. There may be setback rules from property lines as well.
As for height, I have one shed that is 6 feet high and it is ok for tools and a riding lawnmower and stuff like that. My 8 foot shed is nicer as it has some overhead storage for things that are seasonal... lawn chairs, boating and canoeing stuff, extra plant pots etc. Search on-line for some pictures and plans or visit a lumber yard or library for "garden shed" or "storage barn" ideas.
2006-11-26 01:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mark in NE Indiana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending upon where you live. In some places garden sheds or portable storage buildings require metal strap tie downs, anchored in the ground. Check with the building inspector in your area and ask. Good Luck
2006-11-29 09:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by redbass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from area to area so without knowing where you are, your best bet would be to ring the planning dept of your local council/town hall and just ask. I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help.
Generally, in the UK anyway, I think it's around 4m if you have a pitched roof or 3m if flat.
2006-11-26 01:14:33 · answer #5 · answered by WAYNE S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋