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Knowledge centre
Straight answers from the people who build the sheds — no fluff, just what you need to choose well and keep it standing for decades.
Guides
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The ultimate buying guide
Building types compared, size tables, Standard vs Heavy Duty, and a pre-order checklist.
Read guideRules
Do I need planning permission for a garden shed?
The permitted-development size and position rules, and when to double-check with your council.
Read guideGroundwork
What base does my shed need?
Concrete, slabs or timber bearers — what actually matters and what each option costs.
Read guideRoofing
Felt vs EPDM rubber roofing
What each roof costs, how long they last, and when the upgrade pays for itself.
Read guideAnswers
Frequently asked questions
Specs, ordering, delivery, warranties — the full question list in one place.
Read guideCare
Maintenance guide
The 5-minute monthly check, a seasonal checklist, and when to re-treat tanalised timber.
Read guideHow we build
Standard vs Heavy Duty vs CompositeEvery spec difference side by side — nominal and finished sizes included.How pressure-treated timber worksWhy tanalised (UC3) beats dip-treated — the process, step by step.The breathable membraneThe invisible layer cheap sheds skip — and why every one of ours has it.Total Rubber Roofing™ (EPDM)The 50-year roof: standard on composite, an upgrade on timber.Composite floor runnersThe bearers under the floor, in a material that can never rot — an upgrade on timber and composite.How to install EPDMThe five-step fitting guide — most customers do it themselves.How to prepare a shed baseThe six-step animated guide — from marking out to delivery-day ready.
The workshop journal
40 articles
Buying Guides
- Apex vs Pent Shed: Which Is Better for Your Garden?6 min
- What Size Shed Do I Need? A UK Guide from 6x4 to 12x86 min
- Can You Use a Shed as a Garden Office? An Honest Guide6 min
- Are Composite Sheds and Garden Rooms Actually Worth It?6 min
- How Long Do Sheds Last? Real UK Lifespans Explained6 min
- Garden Shed vs Summerhouse: Which Do You Actually Need?6 min
- How to Measure Your Garden for a New Shed (Step by Step)6 min
- Tongue and Groove vs Overlap Cladding: Which Shed Lasts?6 min
- The Best Shed for an Allotment: Rules, Size & Security6 min
- Security Shed Buying Guide: Protecting Your Tools Properly7 min
- What Is Tanalised Timber? Why Pressure Treatment Matters6 min
- Do You Need Planning Permission for a Shed? UK Rules6 min
- Shed vs Garden Room: What Actually Separates Them?7 min
- Double Glazing for Garden Rooms and Summerhouses: When It's Worth It7 min
- The Workshop Shed: Size and Spec for People Who Make Things6 min
Technical Installation
- Shed Foundation Options Explained: Which Base Is Best?6 min
- Concrete Slab vs Plastic Grid Shed Base: Honest UK Guide6 min
- How to Assemble a Flat Pack Shed: Panel-by-Panel Guide6 min
- How to Prepare a Shed Base: Options, Steps & Mistakes7 min
- How to Assemble a Pent BBQ Shed: A Two-Person Walkthrough6 min
- Greenhouse Installation Done Right: Siting, Base and Glazing7 min
- Potting Shed Installation & Setup: From Base to Bench7 min
- Insulating a Garden Building for Year-Round Use: A Maker's Guide7 min
Design Inspiration
- Summerhouse Interior Ideas That Actually Work All Year6 min
- BBQ Sheds: Outdoor Entertaining Spaces That Work in Britain7 min
- How to Create a Cosy Garden Retreat7 min
- Corner Sheds: Making the Most of Awkward Garden Spaces7 min
- Garden Gym Ideas: Turning a Shed into a Home Gym That Works6 min
- How to Transform the Shed You Already Own into a Garden Office6 min
- She Shed Ideas for a UK Garden Escape7 min
- Garden Bar Ideas: How to Turn a Shed Into Your Local6 min
Maintenance Care
- How to Stop Damp and Mould in Your Garden Shed for Good6 min
- How to Repair a Rotted Shed Floor: Step-by-Step Guide6 min
- Shed Ventilation Tips to Prevent Condensation6 min
- The Annual Shed Maintenance Checklist: Season by Season7 min
- Pest Control for Garden Buildings: Keep Mice, Rats and Wasps Out7 min
- Preparing Garden Buildings for Winter: One Afternoon, Done Properly7 min
- How to Repair Shed Floor Boards That Have Rotted: A UK Homeowner's Guide10 min
Installation Guides
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