Total Sheds

Normally £4 per sq ft · FREE upgrade in the sale

Breathable membrane, included FREE

An extra layer of weather protection, included as a FREE upgrade in the sale. Normally £4 per square foot of building footprint, breathable membrane helps resist wind-driven rain while allowing water vapour to escape. Excludes BBQ sheds, outdoor kitchens, glass houses and log cabins.

A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR SHED

Small layer. Serious protection.

YOUR WALL, LAYER BY LAYER
Inside a Total Sheds timber wallHorizontal timber boards, a thin white membrane directly behind the cladding, and an open timber stud frame inside. The layers separate for illustration. Blue rain stops at the outside of the membrane and drains down; mint water vapour travels out through it. No insulation or inner lining is shown.Wind-driven rainHelps shed liquid waterWater vapour escapesHidden protection.Working every day.01 / OUTER CLADDING02 / BREATHABLE MEMBRANE03 / TIMBER FRAME
  1. Outer cladding
  2. White membrane
  3. Timber frame
Timber wall detail · layers separated for illustration

THE CONSTRUCTION

Horizontal timber cladding on the outside. A thin, white breathable membrane behind it. A sturdy 38 × 50mm timber frame on the inside. The layer you rarely see does an important job.

Weather protection, not insulation. Good ventilation and routine care still matter.Explore your shed in 3D

Where it sits

Cladding
Breathable membrane
Timber framework
Interior

The cladding is the outer protection. The membrane behind it adds a second weather-resistant layer while allowing water vapour to pass through. The diagram shows our framed wall construction.

A FREE upgrade in the sale

The normal upgrade price is £4 per square foot of your building’s footprint. For example, an 8 × 6 ft shed has a membrane upgrade price of £192 — included FREE in the sale. Your product page and the builder show the price for your selected size. BBQ sheds, outdoor kitchens, glass houses and log cabins are excluded.

Keep your building ventilated and avoid leaving wet equipment inside. Membrane supports moisture control; it does not replace ventilation, insulation or regular timber care.

Five reasons it matters

Helps keep rain out

An extra water-resistant layer behind the cladding helps protect against wind-driven rain.

Lets moisture escape

Its breathable structure lets water vapour pass through, helping the wall dry out and reducing moisture build-up.

Helps protect the timber

Managing moisture helps reduce conditions that encourage rot and mould. Good ventilation and routine care still matter.

Helps reduce draughts

Helps limit air passing through gaps in the cladding, adding another layer of weather protection.

Part of a well-planned wall

The membrane is not insulation or a guarantee against condensation. If you plan to insulate, ask for advice on a suitable wall build-up and ventilation.

Built properly, all the way down

Explore our buildings and check the specification for your chosen model, including its timber treatment and roof covering.

From the workshop and our customers’ gardens

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  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden
  • A Total Sheds building in a customer’s garden