What to consider when buying a shed

If you're looking for sheds for sale near me, consider the below: Price vs. Quality - This can be a tricky balancing act, but just remember that a garden shed is an investment for the future. We suggest going for a shed built with better materials (like high-quality European sourced timber) at a slightly higher price, so you can be safe in the knowledge of getting an excellent garden shed. Material - Wooden, metal and plastic sheds each have their own unique advantages. Think about what you plan to use your shed for, as well as your own personal stylistic preferences. Location - Aside from the size of your garden, you should also think about how you intend to use your shed. You don’t want to place it in an inaccessible area, or one which receives little natural sunlight.

Why buy a wooden garden shed?

Undoubtedly the most popular type of garden shed, wooden sheds have been a staple of gardens for years, thanks to their multi-purpose use and classic look. Listed below are some the most important wooden shed advantages: Traditional aesthetic . Wooden sheds are multi-purpose . Easily used as either a DIY workshop or a storage area. Highly customisable . Wooden sheds can be painted and modified to suit your personal preferences.

Why buy a metal garden shed?

Metal garden sheds have seen a serious rise in popularity over recent years, thanks to their sturdy nature. Here are some of the best reasons to buy a metal shed: A budget-friendly , affordable option. Easy to assemble . Durable . Perfect for heavy-duty DIY. Virtually maintenance-free .

Why buy a plastic garden shed?

Plastic sheds are the ideal choice for those seeking a low maintenance, yet highly practical garden shed. Discount sheds don't have to skimp on quality, though. Here are a few of the biggest advantages of plastic sheds: Highly portable and easy to build . You’ll have little difficulty in moving a plastic shed from one area of your garden to another. Long-lasting and durable , thanks to the impermeable nature of plastic. Multi-functional .

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FAQ

Welcome to the home of premium, quality garden sheds at affordable prices. Transform your outdoor space today, buy a garden shed and get free UK delivery.

Garden Buildings Direct is your go-to place for DIY sheds, potting sheds, workshop sheds and much, much more. Our store features a wide variety of models in different materials and a variety of garden building accessories that can be delivered fast and free to your home. All our buildings are high-quality products that anyone can assemble without professional help.

Take a look at our roof and cladding explainers below for more information on the timber and roofing options we offer.

What Cladding Types Do We Offer?

Choosing the right type of cladding for your building affects its strength, maintenance need, and the price of the building. Make sure you’re clued up before buying.

Tongue & Groove Sheds

A shed made from tongue and groove panels offers a tight seal for premium weather resistance.

Tongue and groove sheds describe their construction style. Interlocking panels of cladding are used for the walls and roofing of both pent and apex roof types. Tongue and groove panels are stronger and much more reliable than overlap panels, but are more expensive. Tongue and groove panels use the joining of a notch (tongue) into a groove (rabbet) to create a single flat surface on the outside of the shed.

This creates an outdoor building that is much less susceptible to water ingress or wind damage. We offer cladding in either 11mm or 19mm thicknesses for many of our designs, which makes them significantly thicker than their counterparts. If you're after an insulated model, start with thermal regulation provided by Tongue and Groove cladding.

Our two best-selling tongue and groove shed ranges are the Expert range and the Master. At first glance, they look very similar. There is one difference, though, between the two. The Expert range features braced double doors, which makes manoeuvring large objects in and out of the building a breeze. Both are available in a range of sizes and have great customisable features for you to pick from.

Overlap Cladding

Our overlap sheds still utilise quality wood and come at unbeatable prices. Overlap cladding is a cheaper alternative that's great for both small and large buildings. If you're working to a budget, browse our affordable deals on cheap sheds with overlap panels today.

Overlap panels are individual horizontal boards that overlap each other. When nailed into place, this allows rainwater to run off your outdoor shed, all whilst protecting it against water ingress. Overlap models are sturdy, affordable, and still offer solid protection against inclement weather.

Pressure Treatment

At Garden Buildings Direct, you'll also find options for BillyOh pressure-treated garden sheds. This option involves sealing the timber in a vacuum before preservatives are added. The vacuum forces the preservatives deep into the grain of the wood. This ensures that it'll last much longer and need less maintenance. It can also save you money in the long run compared to non-pressure-treated timber. This is because you'd have to treat it yourself with wood treatment products.

Pressure-treating our timber is also a more environmentally friendly option because it requires less energy and maintenance than other methods. As the wood will last longer, it can reduce strains on the timber industry, deforestation, and the climate.

Which Roof Styles Can You Choose From?

We offer three distinct roof styles: apex, reverse apex, and pent.

Apex Roofs

An apex roof has two slopes that meet at their highest point in the centre of the roof. The two slopes fall away to either side. The roof is shaped like a capital ‘A' (think A for Apex) and is very common among outdoor garden buildings. Apex sheds or reverse apex sheds have the same style roof, just rotated ninety degrees so the slopes fall to the front and back of the building.

Pent Roofs

If you're after a more modern look, you may want to go for a pent roof shed. Whereas an apex roof has two slopes, a pent wooden shed only has one and appears almost flat to the untrained eye. Pent roofs slope towards the back of your shed (away from the door). This ensures adequate rainwater runoff. Stylish and modern, the headroom inside a pent building is at the lowest point at the bottom of the slope. It's worth taking this into account when you're deciding on which style of roof best suits your needs.

Sizes

Here at Garden Buildings Direct, we offer a range of Garden Buildings in a variety of sizes. From large to small, and everything in between, all our products are made from high-quality materials. If you're looking for a classic 8x6 sheds or a larger building from our 12x10 range we have just what you're looking for. So check out our fantastic range of styles and sizes to find sheds for sale that are perfect for any corner of your garden!

If you're looking for small and compact storage we've also got a small sentry box shed in our range which provides an ideal storage cabinet for tight spaces, and a range of corner sheds - such as this 7x7 corner shed - for gardens that need to make the most of their space.

What Are the Uses Of a Garden or Hobby Shed?

One of the great benefits of a garden shed is its versatility. You can use them for almost anything. Make it a modest storage space, a workout space, or a state-of-the-art home cinema. There are endless ways to utilise this classic building, with unlimited potential for turning it into a Hobby shed. Adding a few decorations and some furniture can transform a small outdoor space. Or you can go full-functional and use it as useful garden storage - for garden tools or garden equipment.

Do We Offer A Protective Guarantee?

Yes, all of our tongue and groove garden sheds for sale come with a 10-year guarantee. This covers them against rot, decay, and insect infestation. Made from high-quality materials, our kits are easy to assemble. They'll be protected against water ingress and even harsh UK weather conditions.

Can You Assemble Our Sheds Yourself?

We don't offer an assembly service with our Sheds. But that's because they're so easy to construct! We send you a digital instruction manual as soon as you've made your order. Once your new building is delivered, you'll only need a few hours and a helper to get it up and running.

The story doesn't end with construction. While your shed is designed to withstand the tests of time and weather, things can and do go wrong. Fortunately, we're here to help when that happens with our range of shed accessories.

From shed felt to help patch up your roof, to shed paint for a fresh look and even a dedicated range of shed repair products and garden equipment, we're fully equipped to help you regardless of the job you need to do.

Do We Offer Delivery?

Our delivery service is fast and we deliver to all parts of the mainland UK across our entire range of products. We also offer delivery at no extra charge - meaning completely free delivery - to most postcodes in England and Wales. Find out if you're eligible for free delivery by visiting our delivery page.

How Can I Contact You?

Contacting us is simple, easy, and can be done at any stage during the purchase process. Whether you want to speak to a friendly face about what you need from your new shed, or just prefer paying over the phone, you can call us on 01909 768840 or get in touch using our straightforward contact form.

Welcome to the home of premium, quality garden sheds at affordable prices. Transform your outdoor space today, buy a garden shed and get free UK delivery.

Take a look at our roof and cladding explainers below for more information on the timber and roofing options we offer.

What Cladding Types Do We Offer?

Choosing the right type of cladding for your building affects its strength, maintenance need, and the price of the building. Make sure you’re clued up before buying.

Tongue & Groove Sheds

A shed made from tongue and groove panels offers a tight seal for premium weather resistance.

Overlap Cladding

Pressure Treatment

Which Roof Styles Can You Choose From?

We offer three distinct roof styles: apex, reverse apex, and pent.

Apex Roofs

Pent Roofs

Sizes

What Are the Uses Of a Garden or Hobby Shed?

Do We Offer A Protective Guarantee?

Can You Assemble Our Sheds Yourself?

Do We Offer Delivery?

How Can I Contact You?

Yes, you absolutely should consider purchasing a garden shed! Not only are they highly affordable, but owning one will open up a whole world of possibilities. Owning a shed will enable you to clear out the clutter in your house, garden and garage - with the ability to store everything in your brand new garden shed.

You may also be able to pursue hobbies that you previously couldn’t, with the space offered by a garden shed allowing you to take on projects which may have otherwise been made difficult by a lack of space.

We offer a number of excellent garden sheds for sale throughout our range. Here are four of our top garden sheds to give you an idea:

BillyOh Keeper Overlap Apex Shed

The Keeper is the perfect garden shed for new couples/families who are looking for a budget solution to their storage and DIY needs.

With robust overlap walls to provide water-proofing, as well as tongue and groove roofing and flooring for additional structural strength, the Keeper is the ideal starter shed!

BillyOh Master Tongue and Groove Apex Shed

The Master Apex garden shed is as versatile as it is practical, thanks to 7 unique size options which ensure you can fit a model to fit your garden's shape and specifications.

This is a perfect garden shed for storage, with wide opening double doors making it easy to transport larger tools in and out of your shed.

BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Apex Workshop

Thanks to its strong tongue and groove construction, the Apex Workshop represents a fantastic space for pursuing DIY tasks and other hobbies.

A windowless option offers additional security and privacy to your garden shed, while the windowed alternative allows plenty of natural light into your workshop.

BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Reverse Apex Workshop (with dual entrance)

If you need extra, and easier, access to your garden shed, then the dual entrance reverse apex workshop is perfect for you. With improved access to your garden building and four sizes to choose from, you can customise your garden shed to suit your garden.

If you're looking for sheds for sale near me, consider the below:

Price vs. Quality - This can be a tricky balancing act, but just remember that a garden shed is an investment for the future. We suggest going for a shed built with better materials (like high-quality European sourced timber) at a slightly higher price, so you can be safe in the knowledge of getting an excellent garden shed.
Material - Wooden, metal and plastic sheds each have their own unique advantages. Think about what you plan to use your shed for, as well as your own personal stylistic preferences.
Location - Aside from the size of your garden, you should also think about how you intend to use your shed. You don’t want to place it in an inaccessible area, or one which receives little natural sunlight.

There are three main materials used for garden sheds: wood, metal, and plastic. Then there are also three standard roofing styles: apex, reverse apex, and pent. Wooden sheds can complement almost any garden and are available in both traditional and modern designs. Thanks to being made of galvanised steel, metal sheds are highly durable and sturdy, making them ideal as a secure storage unit or DIY workshop. Plastic sheds are similarly strong but also lightweight, meaning they can be comfortably moved around, in order to find your preferred garden position.

Undoubtedly the most popular type of garden shed, wooden sheds have been a staple of gardens for years, thanks to their multi-purpose use and classic look. Listed below are some the most important wooden shed advantages:

Traditional aesthetic.

Wooden sheds are multi-purpose. Easily used as either a DIY workshop or a storage area.

Highly customisable. Wooden sheds can be painted and modified to suit your personal preferences.

Metal garden sheds have seen a serious rise in popularity over recent years, thanks to their sturdy nature. Here are some of the best reasons to buy a metal shed:

A budget-friendly, affordable option.
Easy to assemble.
Durable. Perfect for heavy-duty DIY.
Virtually maintenance-free.

Plastic sheds are the ideal choice for those seeking a low maintenance, yet highly practical garden shed. Discount sheds don't have to skimp on quality, though. Here are a few of the biggest advantages of plastic sheds:

Highly portable and easy to build. You’ll have little difficulty in moving a plastic shed from one area of your garden to another.
Long-lasting and durable, thanks to the impermeable nature of plastic.

Multi-functional.

This depends on several factors, such as how you intend to use your garden shed, your budget and the space available in your garden. If you plan to use your garden shed for storage, then a small 4x6 storage shed will be more than sufficient. If you want a workspace then something bigger, like our 20x10 Expert Reverse Apex Workshop would be better.

Our BillyOh garden sheds come complete with assembly instructions upon purchase. Your garden shed will be delivered as panels that simply require assembly with the help of a friend. You will require a hammer or mallet, a Stanley knife, level and tape measure, and a drill. All fixings will be provided. Even our large sheds for sale can easily be put up by you and a friend.

In general, as long as your proposed garden shed isn't:

Taller than 2.5m (within 2m of a boundary)
Larger than 50% of your garden
Two-storeys

Then your shed should fall under your ‘permitted development' rights. Still, these may vary and it’s a good idea to check with your local council. For more, check out our guide to garden shed planning permission.

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