It’s easy to get frustrated with unsightly and smelly bins ruining the appearance of your home’s exterior. Thankfully, you don’t need to put up with it any longer, thanks to the invention of bin stores. In this article from Hales Sawmills, you’ll learn everything you need to consider before creating a bin store for your property, alleviating any frustrations surrounding your bin (except, perhaps, the ongoing challenge of knowing which day is bin day.)

Design Stage

Before undertaking any design task, it’s important to make sure that you have properly measured everything and created a realistic design. An accurate and measured design will help you to create a bin store that perfectly fits your requirements, from the length of your wooden posts to the amount of screws to select. Make sure to include extra room between the roof of your shelter and the bin lid, for example, to ensure it can effortlessly slide out when needed. You should also consider the amount of bins you have, and whether you might require shelving for boxes to be stored.

Consider Types of Timber

Before beginning to build your bin store, you’ll need to select a type of timber to use for your shelter. As your bin store will be outside of your property and British weather is known for consistent rain, it’s vital to choose a timber that will be resistant to rotting. Our featheredge boards at Hales Sawmills, for example, are perfect for the job as they have been treated with preservatives to ensure longevity and resistance.

Choose Flat Surfaces

Your bins will need a flat surface to sit on while they are being stored, so it’s important to select a reliable flat surface for your needs. If your garden is unpaved, consider implementing a few paving flags in the spot where your bins live, providing an even surface to protect your bins from getting caught.

It’s important to include an angled surface for the top of your shelter too, to prevent rainwater from pooling on the top. Rainwater can cause dampness in your wood, impacting its structural integrity after a long period. To prevent this, make sure all water can easily run off of your shelter and away from the structure.

Assembly Process

When you finally come to creating your bin store, it’s important to consider whether you have all the tools you might need. Without using the proper equipment during the construction process, you might find that your bin store doesn’t last. Thankfully, at Hales Sawmills, we can offer you the hardware and machinery you might need to start building your new bin store.

Our Products at Hales Sawmills

Start building your new bin store today with the help of Hales Sawmills. We have a range of products available, designed to help our customers complete their dream DIY projects with ease. You can shop our range of products and learn more about us at the Hales Sawmills website today. For further advice and support, please feel free to get in touch with our team.