Garden Sheds

Types of Sheds

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to store your bike, hand tools, logs or just boxes of spare stuff, our premium manufactured garden sheds are the ideal choice for your garden. Our sheds come in wooden, metal and plastic varieties, as well as assorted designs and styles to suit all kinds of homes, from classic to modern, big to small.

Wooden Sheds

Purpose-built to withstand the heavier elements of British weather, our wooden sheds are manufactured with overlap cladding and tongue and groove panels, pre-engineered to be as weather-resistant as possible. This means whatever you store inside of our wooden garden sheds are sure to be protected. Furthermore, with different window options available, you’re able to make use of a natural source of solar lighting, essential for DIY projects, or you can be sure your belongings are out of sight by opting for windowless wooden Shiplap sheds.

Roof Styles

In addition, many of our sheds are either a pent shed or an apex shed. But what is the difference and how do you know which you require? To put it simply, the words pent and apex refer to the way the roof is designed.

An apex roof has two slopes that meet in the centre of the roof. Sort of like when a child draws their version of a house, a square with a triangle sitting on top. Apex roofs are a very common feature amongst garden buildings.

However, for a more modern look, you may find a pent roof suits your fancy. A pent shed has one single slope, with the highest point on the same side as the door. Although stylish, a possible downside to this is that the head room inside the shed is restricted at the lowest point of the slope, it is, therefore, worth considering this when choosing the size of shed you are after.

Tongue & Groove Sheds

Tongue and Groove is a term we use a lot here at Garden Buildings Direct. This is as we believe tongue and groove construction is a much more substantial technique than the normal overlapping panel design. This is because it utilises thicker materials to make for a stronger unit overall. Incorporating thick panels, usually 11mm, the interlocking design also stops rainwater from entering the building.

Expert range or Master range? At first glance, the expert range and master range may look very similar. However, when compared to each other, the master range is a cheaper alternative to the expert range. This is as it doesn’t utilise the braced double doors seen on the expert range, which makes manoeuvring large objects in and out of the shed a breeze. Not only that, but braced double doors also help provide additional structural integrity to the garden shed. Furthermore, both the expert range and the master range are designed to accommodate any kind of garden style and also have the option of windowed or windowless. This, combined with the choice of many floor and roof options, means you gain access to a large amount of freedom, where you can choose whatever best suits your needs.

Overlap Garden Sheds

Overlap garden sheds refer to the cladding technique used to produce the sheds. Overlap cladding offers a solid, strong base as well as strong protection against the harsh British weather. This is due to the individual boards sitting on top of each other, also known as overlapping, which allows rain to run off the building naturally.

Pressure Treated Sheds

In addition, most of our wooden sheds include the option of pressure treated wood. This means your shed will be likely to last slightly longer, will require less maintenance than non pressure treated sheds, and will, therefore, save you money in the long run. Also, pressure treated sheds can be classed as a more environmentally friendly choice which may come as a surprise. This is as preserving pressure treated wood requires less energy than other methods. Not only that, as the wood is likely to last longer, this means there is a reduced strain put on forests as there is less demand for deforestation. So by opting for pressure treatment, not only are you saving your wallet in the long run, but you are also helping the environment, even if only slightly!

Metal Sheds

Metal sheds are ideal for those looking for a stylish outdoor building without the need for maintenance. Metal sheds provide reassuring weather protection. They’re long-lasting as they are designed using galvanised steel which helps to prevent long term issues including rust and corrosion. They come in a large array of sizes ranging from 3' x 2' up to 12' x 38'. Metal sheds are ideal for those who are looking for a more robust, long-lasting shed which does not require much looking after. For more information about the advantages of galvanized steel, have a read of our blog outlining the twelve advantages that purchasing a steel or aluminium shed may bring you.

Plastic Sheds

It may come as no surprise to learn that plastic sheds are a great value for money solution when looking for garden storage. They’re made from polycarbonate materials and are able to withstand rain and other elements of bad weather. Plastic sheds are the ideal candidate for couples, small families or new homeowners. Furthermore, they are capable of comfortably housing your outdoor furniture, barbecues or even your bikes.

Uses For A Garden Shed

Sheds can be used for a whole heap of reasons. Some of our favourites include home offices, gyms, cinemas, craft rooms and the traditional storage shed. Why not even try a TV shed for entertaining, or even better than that, your own home pub! There are many ways in which you’re able to utilise sheds. By simply adding a few decorations and some items of furniture, you can create a classic style or a modern appeal. Why not even experiment and change the style of your shed to suit the ever-changing fashions and trends of the modern day? In just a few simple steps, you can help your shed miraculously transform from a plain, dull outdoor building to a place you can be extremely proud of whilst potentially making your friends jealous. You may even find yourself wanting to spend more time in your shed than in your actual house!

Storage Units

Storage sheds are an easy way of storing any items that are unable to fit inside your house. They’re able to fit a large number of items into a small amount of space. Available in many different styles, including wooden sheds, or even sentry boxes, the biggest and smallest of items will have a comfy home to reside in.

Many of our storage sheds come with the option of either windowed or windowless. This allows you to manipulate the lighting and security of your shed depending on your needs. This is as there can be the reassurance of knowing your belongings are out of sight. This is ideal for those storing more expensive items in an outdoor storage unit, such as using them as bike sheds or outdoor toy sheds.

Take a look at a few of our customer stories to find out how much they are enjoying their new sheds: