Total Sheds
The layer most sheds quietly skip
Behind the cladding of our buildings sits a layer you'll never see — and it's doing more for the lifespan of your shed than almost anything else. It's fitted as standard on our composite buildings and available as an upgrade on timber — and included free during some of our bigger sales. Greenhouses, BBQ huts and dog kennels aside, where glass and open-sided construction mean it isn't used.
Think of it like this: the cladding is your coat, the membrane is the waterproof jacket underneath, the framework is you. If rain gets through the coat, the jacket still keeps you dry.
Most budget manufacturers leave the membrane out to save cost. You can't see it from the outside, so nobody knows it's missing — until rot appears years later. We fit it where it counts: standard on our composite buildings, and available on every timber building (greenhouses, BBQ huts and dog kennels aside) — and included free during some of our bigger sales.
A secondary waterproof barrier behind the cladding, guarding against wind-driven rain.
Vapour passes from inside to outside, so damp air never gets trapped in the walls.
Keeps the frame dry for decades — the quiet job that matters most.
Acts as a wind barrier, cutting draughts and helping any insulation perform.
Without it, wind-driven rain can soak insulation and rot timber invisibly.
Breathable membrane · pressure-treated timber · EPDM roofing — the stuff you can't see is the stuff that lasts.