Assembling a shed is generally a fairly easy task to accomplish with some of the Flat Packed versions because they usually contain detailed instructions to walk you through everything you need to know when building, for example, which bit goes where and what fixes what together. Below is a list of things to remember when building your own shed:

• If you are using instructions to build a flat-packed shed, make sure they are all there. Check the page numbers and give it a read-through to see that it all makes sense.
• It is always best to build something like is with someone else because one of you is bound to know something that the other doesn't. Plus it will aid you when lifting heavy items or are having to put together a tricky piece that needs an extra pair of hands.
• Check the list of items you should have received with your shed. If any are missing, no matter how small either phone the company to send the parts you are missing or head to a Garden Centre, or maintenance store and ask there for the item. This only really applies to missing screws and other small items like hinges. Any panels or wood that are missing should be brought up with the company.
• If you are building a shed without using a flat-pack kit then ensure your measurements are correct and that you have looked up some detailed information about how to build a shed. You need to ensure you have the correct materials for the job, like wood that is weather resistant, or at least treatable. You also need to make sure you have measured up the place to put the shed correctly, which applies to flat-packed sheds too. There is no point building a shed that won't fit into the space you have assigned it to.
• Always double check everything! If you are building with a friend get them to check all of the measurements and angles that you have planned and cut. It is very easy to miss a vital width, or height by a small amount, but this can lead to big problems during the construction stage. If you are using instructions make sure you understand exactly what they are telling you to do. Getting to the end and realising you have missed something out, or misjudged an aspect of the measuring process could mean big problems.

To find out more about sheds visit the Sheds page.