Hello,
I am currently planning a garden shed and have come across a question that seems simple but I couldn’t find an answer to despite searching online. Most information I find relates to the distance from neighbors and the maximum height. However, I want to know if you would place a garden shed or storage shed right on the boundary line?
I have heard several opinions recommending a distance of 50-80 cm (20-31 inches) to allow access around the shed for cleaning and maintenance. Do you agree with that? Personally, I would prefer to place it directly against the fence to save space, but I can also understand the argument for having space to walk around it.
In my case, the shed would be located in a corner, meaning on two sides there would be a fence or directly the neighbor’s property.
What are your thoughts?
I am currently planning a garden shed and have come across a question that seems simple but I couldn’t find an answer to despite searching online. Most information I find relates to the distance from neighbors and the maximum height. However, I want to know if you would place a garden shed or storage shed right on the boundary line?
I have heard several opinions recommending a distance of 50-80 cm (20-31 inches) to allow access around the shed for cleaning and maintenance. Do you agree with that? Personally, I would prefer to place it directly against the fence to save space, but I can also understand the argument for having space to walk around it.
In my case, the shed would be located in a corner, meaning on two sides there would be a fence or directly the neighbor’s property.
What are your thoughts?
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Pinkiponk17 Apr 2022 11:26bauenmk2020 schrieb:
I would build with a setback from the property line and treat the boundary structure separately. I like the idea of being able to store certain items out of sight between the garden shed and the fence, such as wood or leftover paving stones. Also, if you were to remove the shed later, it wouldn’t immediately create a gap in the fence. Oh, when I wrote my post, I hadn’t read yours yet. ;-)
Pinkiponk schrieb:
I would base it on what kind of person you are. First of all, I’m against placing it right at the boundary because many (though not all) garden owners end up storing “odd stuff” behind the garden shed where they think no one sees it. If the garden shed looks nice, I would build it set back from the boundary and plant and maintain the surrounding area just like the rest of the garden.I also think that the space around it ends up being used for “junk.” I don’t have space for 2-3 meters (6.5-10 feet) all around, more like 80-100 cm (31-39 inches). Eventually, you just store stuff there. To plant around the shed properly, you would probably need about 2 meters (6.5 feet). I’m afraid there won’t be that much space. But I’ll upload the plan later.
wullewuu schrieb:
I also think that in the end, the space around is used for "junk."You need somewhere to store the wheelbarrow, spare materials, and garden soil. Having some kind of "wall protection" there is very helpful.P
Pinkiponk17 Apr 2022 13:35ypg schrieb:
The wheelbarrow, rakes, and garden soil have to be stored somewhere. Having some kind of “wall protection” there is really helpful.So far, I’m still hoping to hide everything in the garden shed. ;-)Pinkiponk schrieb:
So far, I’m still hoping that I can hide all of this in the garden shed. ;-)That was my plan too. It’s supposed to be a storage shed measuring 3x4m (10x13 feet) 🙂
Pinkiponk schrieb:
So far, I’m still really hoping that I can hide everything in the garden shed. ;-)Who would wheel a full wheelbarrow into the tool shed at 7 p.m. when they plan to continue working the next day? That’s a complete waste of effort.