A
shed,
outhouse,
outbuilding or
shack, is typically a simple, single-storey roofed structure in a
back garden or on an
allotment that is used for storage,
hobbies, or as a
workshop. Sheds vary considerably in the complexity of their construction and their size, from small open-sided tin-roofed structures to large wood-framed sheds with shingled roofs, windows, and
electrical outlets. Sheds used on
farms or in industry can be large structures. The main types of shed construction are metal sheathing over a metal frame, plastic sheathing and frame, all-wood construction, and vinyl-sided sheds built over a wooden frame.