How to Choose the Perfect Bike Shed: A Guide to Mercia’s Range
Choosing the right bike shed is essential for keeping your bicycles safe, secure, and protected from the elements. Mercia Garden Products offers a range of bike storage solutions to suit various needs and garden sizes. Here’s a guide to help you select the perfect bike shed from our collection.
1. Assess Your Storage Needs
• Number of Bikes: Determine how many bicycles you need to store. Mercia’s bike sheds come in different sizes to accommodate single or multiple bikes.
• Additional Storage: Consider if you’ll store other items like helmets, tools, or outdoor equipment alongside your bikes.
2. Measure Your Available Space
• Garden Size: Measure the area where you plan to place the shed. Mercia offers compact options like the 3 x 7 Apex Bike Store, ideal for smaller gardens.
• Access: Ensure there’s enough space to open doors fully and maneuver bikes in and out comfortably.
3. Choose the Right Design
• Apex Roof: Features a peaked design, allowing for efficient water runoff and extra headroom. The 3 x 7 Apex Bike Store is a great example.
• Pent Roof: Slopes from front to back, offering a modern look and space-saving profile. Mercia’s 3 x 5 Tongue & Groove Pent Mower Store can also serve as bike storage.
4. Consider Material and Durability
• Timber Construction: Mercia’s bike sheds are made from high-quality, pressure-treated timber, ensuring durability and resistance to rot.
• Cladding Type: Tongue and groove cladding provides a robust and weather-resistant structure, ideal for protecting your bikes.
In further posts well discuss alternative materials such as Metal and Zinc Bike Stores.
5. Security Features
• Lockable Doors: Look for sheds with secure, lockable doors to keep your bikes safe from theft.
• Hidden Hinges: Concealed hinges add an extra layer of security by preventing tampering.
6. Ease of Assembly
• Pre-Treated Timber: Mercia’s sheds come with pressure-treated timber, reducing the need for immediate treatment and simplifying assembly.
• Clear Instructions: Comprehensive assembly guides are provided, making the process straightforward even for DIY beginners.
7. Aesthetic Appeal
• Natural Finish: The natural timber finish blends seamlessly into garden environments.
• Customisation: You can paint or stain the shed to match your garden’s aesthetic. Talk to us about this service using the contact form.
Choosing the right bike shed involves assessing your storage needs, available space, preferred design, material durability, security features, and ease of assembly. Mercia Garden Products offers a variety of options, from small sheds to larger bike storage solutions, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your garden. Explore their range to keep your bicycles safe