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A '''shed''' is typically a simple, single-story roofed structure,
== Etymology ==
The word is recorded in English since 1481, as {{lang|ang|shadde}}, possibly a variant of [[shade (shadow)|shade]]. The word shade comes from the Old English word
The Old English word is spelled in different ways, such as {{lang|ang|shadde}}, ''shad'' or ''shedde'', all of which come from an Old Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon root word for separation or division. The first attested usage of the word, in 1481, was in the sentence, {{lang|ang|"A yearde in whiche was a shadde where in were six grete dogges"}}.
==Terminology==
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== Uses ==
===Agricultural sheds===
[[File:Station Oudegem - Foto 3 (2009).png|thumb|A bicycle shed]]▼
===Bike sheds===
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▲[[File:Station Oudegem - Foto 3 (2009).png|thumb|upright|A bicycle shed]]
The [[color of a bikeshed]] is the topic of a well-known adage about the challenges of group work in organizational psychology.
===Boatsheds===
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[[File:A Shed by the Water.jpg|right|thumb|A waterside shed in Sweden]]
===Garden sheds===
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===Storage sheds===
===Tool sheds===
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===Wood sheds===
[[File:Wood Shed In Colorado Rocky Mountains September 2013.JPG|thumb|A wood shed located in the [[Rocky Mountains]] of [[Colorado]].]]
These sheds are used for the storage of large quantities of [[firewood]]. Woodsheds help protect firewood from adverse weather and moisture, especially in snowy or wet climates. Woodsheds are commonly in close proximity to buildings heated by a [[wood-burning stove]], such as a [[log cabin]].
▲* '''Agricultural sheds''' [[File:Hay shed.jpg|right|thumb|A hay shed typical of Australia and New Zealand (elsewhere often termed a "[[barn]]")]]
▲**Arena sheds may have a simple open roof structure, or be partially walled or fully enclosed. They are typically used as horse-riding equestrian venues, providing all-year usage of the facility with protection from the weather.
▲** Farm sheds and other outbuildings are used to store farm equipment, tractors, tools, hay, and supplies, or to house horses, cattle, poultry or other farm animals. Run-in sheds are three-sided structures with an open face used for horses and cattle.
▲** [[Shearing shed]]s can be large sheds found on sheep stations to accommodate large-scale [[sheep shearing]].
▲* '''Bike sheds''' or '''bicycle sheds''' usually contain a framework on which bikes can be supported and locked and a roof to keep rain and/or snow off the bikes and their riders while mounting and dismounting. Bike sheds range from little more than a supported roof to more complex structures with walls and locking doors or gates. The [[color of a bikeshed]] is the topic of a well-known adage about the challenges of group work in organizational psychology.
▲* '''Boat sheds''' (or '''boatsheds''') {{Main|boatshed}} Boat sheds are typically lockable wooden sheds built near a body of water to store small private boats, bathing suits, life vests and related items. Boat sheds used for rowing clubs are generally larger structures for storing [[rowing skiff]]s.
▲* '''Garden sheds''' or '''garden tool sheds''', including [[Allotment (gardening)|allotment]] sheds. Garden sheds are used to store seeds, soil, hoses, portable sprinklers, or [[garden tool]]s such as [[Rake (tool)|hand rakes]], [[shovel]]s, [[lawnmower]]s, etc.
▲* '''Railway sheds'''
▲** [[Motive power depot|Engine shed]]s are structures used for the maintenance or storage of railway locomotives. In Britain, these are also called [[motive power depot]]s.
▲** [[Goods shed]]s are railway buildings designed for storing goods before or after carriage in a train.
▲** [[Train shed]]s are buildings adjacent to a [[railway station]] where the tracks and platforms are covered by a roof. The first train shed was built in 1830 at Liverpool's [[Crown Street Station]].
▲** [[Snow shed]]s are strongly built timber or reinforced-concrete [[tunnel]]s that protect railroad tracks (or roads) from [[avalanche]]s.
▲* '''Storage sheds''' may contain any items any person wishes to store and to organize and/or protect from the weather and theft.
▲* '''Tool sheds''' may contain [[hand tool]]s and/or [[power tool]]s used to repair [[automobile]]s or for [[construction]].
▲* '''Wood sheds''' are sheds used for the storage of large quantities of [[firewood]]. Woodsheds help protect firewood from adverse weather and moisture, especially in snowy or wet climates. Woodsheds are commonly in close proximity to buildings heated by a [[wood-burning stove]], such as a [[log cabin]]. [[File:Wood Shed In Colorado Rocky Mountains September 2013.JPG|thumb|A wood shed located in the [[Rocky Mountains]] of [[Colorado]].]] In the United States, "the woodshed" was the traditional location for parents to administer [[corporal punishment]] to children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/when-i-was-a-kid-corporal-punishment-wasn-t-an-issue-but/480996721/|title=When I was a kid, corporal punishment wasn't an 'issue,' but …|website=[[Star Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://old.worldviewweekend.com/worldview-times/article.php?articleid=1178|title=Visiting An 'Old-fashioned Woodshed'|first=Visiting An 'Old-fashioned|last=Woodshed'|website=old.worldviewweekend.com}}</ref>
▲* '''Miscellaneous'''
▲** In the 19th century [[military]] [[barracks]], sheds were used as auxiliary buildings for various purposes. The Royal Artillery park barracks in Halifax used sheds as gun sheds, carriage sheds, repair sheds, wheel sheds, wagon sheds and storage sheds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://officersmess.psphalifax.ns.ca/RAPark_HISTORY.htm|last=CFB Halifax Officers' Mess|title=Royal Artillery Park Officers Mess|website=psphalifax.ns.ca|access-date=4 May 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111111753/http://officersmess.psphalifax.ns.ca/RAPark_HISTORY.htm|archive-date=11 January 2012}}</ref>
== Construction ==
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[[File:Large wood shed.jpg|thumb|A wood shed with stacked firewood]]
The simplest and least-expensive sheds are available in kit form. These kits are designed for regular people to be able to assemble themselves using commonly available tools (e.g., screwdriver). Both shed kits and [[DIY]] (do-it-yourself) plans are available for wooden and plastic sheds. Sheds are used to store home and garden [[tool]]s and equipment such as lawn tractors, and gardening supplies. In addition, sheds can be used to store items that are not suitable for indoor storage, such as petrol ([[gasoline]]), pesticides, or [[herbicide]]s. For homes with small gardens or modest storage needs, there are several types of very small sheds. The sheds not only use less ground area but also have a low profile less likely to obstruct the view or clash with the landscaping.
[[File:Kansas_shed.jpg|thumb|Old shed in Kansas]]
These small sheds include corner sheds, which fit into a corner ({{convert|3
Many sheds have either a pent or apex roof shape. A pent shed features a single roof section that is angled downwards to let rainwater run off, with more headroom at the front than the back. This is a simple, practical design that will fit particularly well next to a wall or fence. It is also usually lower than the typical apex shed, so could be a better choice if there are any height restrictions. A pent shed may be free-standing or attached to a wall (when it is known, unsurprisingly, as a wall shed).
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An apex shed has a pointed roof in an inverted V shape similar to the roofline of many houses. Two roof sections meet at a ridge in the middle, providing more headroom in the centre than at the sides. This type is generally regarded as a more attractive and traditional design and may be preferable if the shed is going to be visible from the house.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.love2learnallotmenting.co.uk/wooden-shed-buying-guide|title=Wooden Shed Buying Guide - Love2Learn Allotmenting|website=Love2Learn Allotmenting|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-05-18|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701041626/http://www.love2learnallotmenting.co.uk/wooden-shed-buying-guide|archive-date=2016-07-01}}</ref>
A twist on the standard apex shape is the reverse apex shed. In this design, the door is set in a side wall instead of the front. The main advantage of the reverse apex design is that the door opens into the widest part of the shed instead of the narrowest, so it
=== Larger domestic ===
[[File:TallShed.JPG|left|thumb|upright=0.90|A tall shed with windows and a shingled roof]]
Larger, more-expensive sheds are typically constructed of [[wood]] and include features typically found in house construction, such as windows, a shingled roof, and electrical outlets. Larger sheds provide more space for engaging in hobbies such as [[gardening]], small [[internal combustion engine|engine]] repair, or [[tinkering]].
Shed owners can customize wooden sheds to match the features (e.g., siding, trim, etc.) of the main house. A number of decorative options can be added to sheds, such as [[dormer]]s, shutters, flower boxes, finials, and [[weathervane]]s. As well, practical options can be added such as benches, ramps, ventilation systems (e.g., in cases where a swimming pool heater is installed in a shed), and electric lighting. Sheds designed for gardening, called "potting sheds", often feature windows or skylights for illumination, ventilation grilles, and a potter's bench for mixing soil and re-potting plants.
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{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalsheds.com.au/tips-on-erecting-a-shed/ |title=Tips on Kit Shed Assembly |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131194751/http://www.nationalsheds.com.au/tips-on-erecting-a-shed/ |archive-date=2011-01-31 }}</ref>
As well, some types of metal sheds that have thin walls are easily dented, which may make some types of thin metal sheds a poor choice for vandal-prone areas or for high-traffic activities such as small businesses. In cold climates, metal sheds with thin walls need to have snow and ice cleared from the roof, because the thin metal may be damaged by a heavy accumulation. Since thin metal sheds weigh much less than wood or PVC plastic sheds, thin metal sheds are more at risk of being damaged by heavy winds. To prevent wind damage, thin metal sheds should be attached to a concrete foundation with screws.<ref>
====Plastic====
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====Wood====
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Wooden sheds have a natural look that can blend in well with garden environments. Despite the strength of wood, over time, untreated and neglected wood can rot, split, warp or become susceptible to [[Mold (fungus)|mold]] and [[mildew]], so wood sheds should be treated for protection with stain and varnish. Wood sheds need regular maintenance. This includes keeping plant matter and debris from piling up beside the walls and on the roof, and occasional rot-proofing with preservatives. Sheds are sometimes also re-stained or varnished at times for aesthetic and wood protection reasons. Fire and, in some regions, [[termite]] attack are also potential problems.
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Some types of wood, such as [[Cedrus|cedar]], are more naturally resistant to water damage.
When looking for a wooden shed, it is important to understand the difference between the two types of preservative used in their manufacture. The timber will have been treated in one of two ways: dip treatment or pressure treatment. Dip-treated sheds are made from components that are lowered into a tank of preservatives before the panels are assembled. This is a quick and simple process that keeps costs down and encourages manufacturers to produce a wide variety, making dip-treated sheds the most popular and affordable type on the market. They are easily recognisable by their golden brown colour, which is due to a dye added to the preservative. Most manufacturers offer a 10-year anti-rot guarantee on dip-treated sheds, but they have to be re-coated every year or two.<ref>{{Cite
Pressure-treated sheds are made from timber planks that have had the moisture sucked out of them under vacuum conditions in a special cylinder. A powerful preservative is then forced into the wood at high pressure until it is absorbed deep into the grain, becoming an integral part of the timber. This provides excellent protection against the
One advantage of using wood sheds over metal versions is that it is easier to modify them by adding windows, doors, shelving, or exterior trim (etc.) because wood can be cut and drilled using commonly available tools, whereas a plastic or metal shed requires specialized tools. Some homeowners may prefer wood sheds because wood is a renewable resource.
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====Asbestos====
In the early and middle years of the 20th century, many garden sheds and domestic garages were made of [[asbestos]]-cement sheets supported on a very light angle-iron frame. Concerns about safety led to the practice being discontinued, but they were cheap and long-lasting, and many can still be seen in British gardens. Advice on continued use or disposal is available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aic.org.uk/FAQAC.html|title=Asbestos Cement FAQs - Asbestos Garage Roof Q&A - AIC|website=www.aic.org.uk|access-date=4 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425050354/http://www.aic.org.uk/FAQAC.html|archive-date=25 April 2015}}</ref>
==Culture==
[[File:Shed20091225.JPG|right|thumb|A shed near Sydney, Australia]]
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[[File:Fastest Shed.jpg|thumb|[[Fastest Shed]], the world's fastest shed, in December 2018]]
In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] the term ''shed'' can be used to refer to any building that is not a residence and which may be open at the ends or sides, or both. Australia's passion for sheds is documented in Mark Thomson's ''Blokes and Sheds'' (1998).<ref>{{cite book|
Recently, "Men's Sheds" have become common in Australia.<ref>
Another magazine called ''The Shed'', a bi-monthly [[Portable Document Format|PDF]] magazine produced in the UK, but with a global audience, targets people who work (usually in creative industries) in garden offices, sheds and other shed-like atmospheres.{{citation needed|date=September 2012}} In the UK, people have long enjoyed working in their potting sheds; the slang term "sheddie", refers to a person enamoured of shed-building, testifies to the place of sheds in the UK popular culture.
Since
In the United States, ''Shed Builder Magazine'' is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to the builders, dealers, and manufacturers within the shed industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Shed Builder Magazine|url=https://shedbuildermag.com/about-shedbuilder/|website=Shed Builder Magazine|access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref> The magazine owns and manages Shed Builder Expo, a yearly, two-day conference for the shed industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shedbuildermag.com/shed-builder-expo-2020-postponed/|title=Shed Builder Expo Rescheduled|website=Shed Builder Magazine|date=6 July 2020|access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref>
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To woodshed, or 'shed, in [[jazz]] jargon, is "to shut oneself up, away from the world, and practice long and hard, as in 'going to the woodshed'."<ref>
A shed built onto the chassis of an old car, and called [[Fastest Shed]], is legally roadworthy in the UK, and holds the world speed record for sheds.<ref name="ITV_2018-09-24">{{cite web|title=Fastest shed beats its own land speed record for the second time in two years|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2018-09-24/fastest-shed-beats-own-speed-record/|website=ITV News|access-date=24 September 2018|date=12 May 2018}}</ref>
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== Sources ==
* {{EB1911|wstitle=Shed|volume=24|page=817}}
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