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When you need storage for your car or bike, the usual options are a wooden garage or a garden shed. But which is better? Here’s what our experts think of each one to help you choose.
Why a Wooden Garage Might Suit You
A wooden garage is your best bet if:
- You’re looking for a freestanding garden room rather than an extension attached to your home.
- You need to shelter a standard-sized vehicle, such as a car or 4×4, or even a vessel like a boat or canoe.
- You want a dedicated (and larger) space for maintenance, repairs, and/or secure storage.
- You’re not planning to put it within one metre of a boundary (because Building Regulations would apply at garage size!)
Wooden garages, like most garden rooms, are freestanding and come as a kit you can put yourself at home. This cuts out the cost of major construction work, such as altering your house. It also gives you the freedom to set it up wherever it fits in your outdoor space.
Another reason to consider a wooden garage is its size. It’s built to fit a car while still leaving plenty of room inside. That makes it bigger than a standard outdoor storage shed.
Take a look at the BillyOh Aston Wooden Garage, for instance. With a depth of 18’9”, it can fit an average-sized car or boat/canoe up to 16 feet in length. The generous lockable double doors (7’9” x 6’2”) at the front add to the convenience.
It’s built with 44mm thick interlocking walls, metal brackets at the base, and an 11mm roof. This solid build keeps whatever you park inside safe from rough winter and prying eyes.
The Aston, as with most wooden garages, doesn’t come with flooring. That makes it easy to roll a boat trailer or drive a car straight in. Do not, however, overlook the importance of a stable, level ground. That’s still crucial for long-term stability.
A garage of this size is big enough to park a car and still have space for maintenance or repairs. There’s also room for tools, equipment, or other household items.
If this sounds like what you need, then a wooden garage is a great choice. The bigger it is, the more vehicles you can park inside—as long as you’ve got the space for it.
When a Shed Is the Right Choice
A shed is a better option if:
- You’re not storing anything as large as a car.
- You don’t need a full-sized freestanding garage and just enough space for a bicycle or two, or a motorbike.
- You plan to use the garden building mainly as a storage unit for your vehicles.
The versatility of garden sheds can be used in lots of ways. Today, you can find bike sheds, which are smaller versions of regular sheds but big enough for one or two bikes.
To give you an idea, take a look at the BillyOh Mini Keeper Overlap Pent Store Shed. Its compact 6×3 size is ideal for small gardens or patios, and it can hold up to two bikes, depending on their size.
It features wide-opening double doors so that you can put your bike/s in and out easily. Even better, it’s fitted with floor bearers, ready to sit on any solid, level surface with no raised base required.
Now, say you’re after something bigger than this. In that case, a large shed could be the answer. Sizes start at 12×10, so within that dimension, you could have a garden workshop or room for multiple bikes.
Large sheds open up many potential uses, like a garden room for spare car parts or a small space for DIY repairs. The only downside is the wooden floor on bearers and a narrow doorframe. Such features make the shed unsuitable for storing cars.
Overall, if these are more in line with what you need, a shed is the way to go! As for dimensions, here are your options: What Shed Size Should You Buy
Round-up
A wooden garage is the better choice if you need a secure place for your car or bike. But if you just want extra storage for tools, garden gear, or a few bikes, a shed will do the job and usually cost less.
Either way, you can shop both from us today:
