In past decades people never thought of building or buying a bike shed for your bike. If you had mentioned such a building, they would have wanted to know why you thought one was needed, and just what did you plan to do with it.
Now, we realize that a bike can be an expensive purchase and needs to be protected from the weather elements. Also, we need to protect it from vandalism as well as theft.
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Storage in Past Decades
When we were kids, it was not uncommon to leave a bike in the yard, garden or beside the porch or steps of the house. Maybe, if it was not going to be used for an extended period of time, we would place them in the garage, if there was room or some other storage facility.
Bicycle Types
Bicycles have a different place in our lives now. Many are purchased to be ridden for a specific purpose. An everyday play bike is much different from a mountain bike, a tournament racing bike, a portable bike and other specialty styles.
If you possess more than one bike or there are several members of the family who have their own bike or bikes, you really do need specific place to house them.
Location and Type of Shed
The type and location of this housing will depend several factors. A free-standing building will require a certain amount of space that is easily accessible when you desire to use your bike. If it is a lean-to type of facility, it would need to be placed alongside a building such as your house, garage or other storage building.
Size of Shed
Some things to consider before you build or purchase a bike shed for bikes are: How many bike spaces are needed now. And will you need more spaces in a few years. What would be the ideal space to allow for walking around each bike. Probably, you will want to do maintenance in this same building. What about a place for accessories or spare parts, such as shelving or hooks.
There are several ways to get the building you need. You can have a contractor build one. Or you can acquire plans and build your own.
Why do you need a building to call your own bike shed for your bike? To protect your bicycles which represent your investment in time, labor and money. Adding a secure lock once you have completed your bike shed is very important.