Shed facts for kids

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A shed is a simple, small building. You usually find them in gardens or yards. People use sheds for many things. Most often, they are for storing things. This could be garden tools, bikes, or outdoor toys. Some people even use their shed for hobbies or as a small workshop.

What is a Shed?

A shed is a single-storey building. This means it only has one floor. They are often found in gardens or on farms. Sheds are built to be useful and strong. They protect items from the weather.

Different Types of Sheds

Sheds come in many shapes and sizes. They are also made from different materials.

• Small sheds: These might be open on one side. They often have a simple tin roof.
• Garden sheds: These are common in backyards. They are usually made of wood, metal, or plastic.
• Farm sheds: On farms, sheds can be very large. They are used to store big equipment or hay.

Materials Used to Build Sheds

Sheds can be built from many materials. Each material has its own benefits.

• Wood: Many sheds are made from wood. Wood sheds can look very natural. They can also be painted any color.
• Metal: Some sheds are made with metal panels. These panels are attached to a metal frame. Metal sheds are often very strong and last a long time.
• Plastic or Vinyl: You can also find sheds made from plastic or vinyl. These are often easy to put together. They usually don't need much care.

Images for kids

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  A waterside shed in Sweden

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  A rural shed

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  Modern secure bike sheds

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  A garden shed with a gambrel roof

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  A bicycle shed

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  A metal garden shed made with sheets of galvanized steel over a steel frame

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  A wood shed with stacked firewood

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  A tall shed with windows and a shingled roof

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  Lifetime brand blow-molded plastic sheds

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  Domestic wooden sheds.

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  Example of wood storage shed from US cedar shed builder.

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  An Amish-style vinyl-sided shed

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  A shed near Sydney, Australia

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  A much-loved and frequently restored British shed in Lincolnshire

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  Fastest Shed, the world's fastest shed, in December 2018

See also

In Spanish: Tinglado (cobertizo) para niños