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There are several reasons why people choose to install a shed in their gardens these days. For some people they will use theirs to free up space in their garage. Whilst others will use their overlap garden sheds as an area to work in, whether it be on the garden or as a home office. But whatever their reason is for installing a shed in their garden they need to take a number of things into consideration. Below are some of the things that you should be taking into consideration before you build your own overlap garden shed.

Consideration 1 ” Why Do You Want To Build A Shed?

By deciding on what you will be using your shed for you can then choose the size and style of shed to be built along with where in the garden it will be placed. If for example the overlap garden shed is to be used as a home office you need one that will easily provide space for you and your equipment and also has enough windows in it to allow plenty of natural light into the room.

Consideration 2 ” How Much Space Have You Available?

Before you purchase your overlap garden shed you need to look at what space you have available in your garden to house it. If space is limited large overlap garden sheds with double doors or a porch at the front are not suitable. To determine how big a shed you can build look carefully at what is available and do not forget to allow space around the sides to allow you easy access to every part of it to carry out maintenance.

Consideration 3 ” Where Should You Situate It?

After you know how much space you have available in the garden for your shed you now need to decide where it is actually going to be located. If you are simply using yours as a place to store tools for the garden and to carry out tasks when the weather is inclement then make sure that you situate it close to your garden. But if you are intending to use yours as a home office then you should situate close to where you can easily run utility supplies from your home or garage to it.

Consideration 4 ” Do You Want To Build It Yourself?

Although you can build the overlap garden shed yourself it can take some time to do. Generally the overlap garden sheds your purchase from garden sheds, DIY stores or online do come with instructions on how to build. However, if you have not undertaken a project like this before you may not build it correctly and so it may fall apart more quickly than you would have liked. Therefore it may be worth your while employing a professional to carry out the construction of your shed for you instead. Yes it will cost money but you will be ensuring that the construction has been carried out correctly and then your shed will last for years to come.

Consideration 5 ” How Much Can You Afford To Spend?

The main reason for people choosing to build overlap garden sheds over the other types available is the cost. These are relatively inexpensive to buy and they are manufactured in such a way that constructing is very simple indeed. In most cases the exterior walls will have been attached to the frame of the shed and all you need to do is attach the sides, front, back and roof to each other.

This review will take a look at one of the Panasonic Real Pro Ultra series of massage chairs. The Real Pro Ultra is the current massage recliner series rolled out by Panasonic. We will look at the EP 30004 model. This chair will be reviewed in 5 key categories. Each category can earn up to 20 points for a total possible score of 100 points. We will evaluate the recliner in each of the following categories: Warranty & Customer Service, Comfort/Ergonomics, Ease of Use, Features and Massage Therapy. Let us see how this massage chair rates..

Warranty & Customer Service: With any electronic equipment or big ticket item, warranty protection is critical. Although, most massage chairs are built well, there are occasional problems. In this case, you want to make sure you have adequate protection. The EP 30004 comes with a 3 year parts and 1 year labor warranty from the manufacturer. We find this as fairly short and recommend you consider purchasing an extended warranty if it is offered. Customer service is dependent on the retailer the chair is purchased and is thus highly variable. Panasonic earns a 15 in this category.

Comfort & Ergonomics: To provide relaxation, a massage chair needs to be comfortable to sit in. Also, the design of the chair must be ergonomic, so you do not have to struggle to make adjustments with the chair. The Real Pro Ultra has soft padded armrests. The head pillow can be adjusted for each user and is also detachable. The chair back and seat are plush when seated. The leg ottoman can be adjusted up to 5 inches of additional extension. The controls are located in easy and accessible areas. The EP-30004 is well designed for comfort and ergonomics. We rate this recliner an 18 in this category.

Ease of Use: We are seeing an increasing amount to features being built into massage chairs. This is a very positive and beneficial development. The other side of this is being able to keep the control simple and easy to use. Panasonic has a good understanding of this dilemma and includes a voice guidance system built into the remote. If you need help with running a certain aspect of the chair, then the voice guidance is there to walk you through the steps. Otherwise, the controller comes with one touch automatic programs. It has an LCD showing what massage functions are running in the chair. There are a myriad of manual programming options which are fairly simple to use. We like this controller and its layout. We rate this chair a 19 for ease of use.

Key Features: The important features of the Panasonic EP-30004 are the Junetsu massage and the shoulder/arm stretch. Panasonic has developed the Junetsu style massage in the Real Pro Ultra. The Junetsu is an ultra fine kneading massage. This uses small circular motions that penetrate deeply through the muscles for a soothing massage therapy. Panasonic has developed a novel shoulder stretch in the EP 30004. The arm rest has padded covers that lift up, where the hands and arms can be placed inside. The airbags then activate to which hold the arms. The chair back then reclines slightly to extend the arms and shoulders. This slow, gradual stretch helps to elongate the muscles of the arms and shoulders. This stretch helps to remove tension from the muscles and increase the range of motion. Overall Rating for the Panasonic Real Pro Ultra for features is 19.

Massage Therapy: The massage functions built into the Panasonic EP-30004 include both automatic and manual programs. There are four 15-minute Pre-Programs, One 5-minute Quick Program and One 15-minute Self Program. There are 4 full body automatic courses and 5 different massage speed settings. The automatic massage functions include the following: Shiatsu, Gentle, Deep and Refresh. Panasonic has developed its exclusive Junetsu or ultra fine kneading massage system in the Real Pro Ultra. This chair provides high quality and realistically replicated massage therapies. There are two stretching functions. There is a lower body stretch and the shoulder stretch. The lower body is covered with 22 airbags including the hands, arms, buttocks, calves and feet. This chair also provides both Swedish and shiatsu style massages for excellent massage coverage. Overall Rating for the Panasonic EP 30004 massage recliner for massage therapy is 19.

We score the overall rating of the EP 30004 as a 90/100. This Real Pro Ultra series lounger is a solid and well built massage recliner. It has some new and innovative features such as the shoulder stretch and the Junetsu massage. It provides comprehensive and thorough full body massage capability. We have to say we are still disappointed with Panasonic’s lack of design aesthetics. The chair just has a very industrial look which unfortunately continues to be their trademark look. The warranty is a bit light and an extended warranty should be considered for adequate protection. This is definitely one of the best massage chairs in its class and if you are looking for one, then check this one out.