Shed Security
Do I really need to think about how I secure my shed?
The short answer is yes. Thefts from gardens are more common than you may realise. Plus, most of us underestimate the value of the contents stored in our humble garden shed. Your garden furniture, the lawn mower, bicycles and, of course, garden tools quickly add up in value.
On average, us Brits store over £2000 worth of items in our sheds. So, it's well worth investing in some shed security. Luckily, we've got some great products and helpful pieces of advice to help keep your possessions safe and secure.
What security steps can I take?
Buy a Secure Shed
However, if you prefer a traditional wooden shed, look for hidden hinges, strong diagonal bracing on door and hidden window screws.
If valuables aren't easily spotted through a window, the idea of breaking in won't be so tempting.
If you do have windows, consider a blind or curtains that you can close when you aren't working in your shed.
Your Shed Location
Most of us will be making do with the shed we already have; read on to find out the other steps you can take.
Padlocks
Some padlocks, like the one pictured, feature an alarm that will sound if the padlock is tampered with.
Lights
A solar light, like the ones pictured, doesn't require expensive electrical connections.
If you do opt to run electricity to your shed, always use a reliable tradesman.
Shrubs
Remember to keep them trimmed to minimise creating cover.
Berberis, juniper, blackthorn and roses are all a good place to start.
Interior Security
These systems allow you to link your most valuable items to eyelets which are connected to steel bars beneath your shed floor.
So, if an intruder does make it inside your shed, your larger, more expensive items won't be accessible.
Stone Paths
Cabinets
Lock away smaller expensive tools so they won't be so easy to grab and escape with.
Sheds for Sale
Metal sheds provide another option for security so take a look at one of our best metal sheds in this video:
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