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How Long Does a Garden Shed Last? Timber vs Composite Lifespan
A quality shed should last 20+ years. Learn what affects lifespan.
# How Long Does a Garden Shed Last?\n\n## Typical Lifespans\n- Untreated softwood: 3-5 years\n- Dip-treated: 8-12 years\n- Tanalised timber: 20-25 years\n- Composite (WPC): 30+ years\n\nEvery Total Sheds building includes tanalised timber and EPDM rubber roofing as standard.
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