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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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Shed, summer shed or summer house?
Shed, summer shed or summer house — which suits how you'll use it.
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, plastic grids or a timber frame — what actually matters and how to build one.
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
A season-by-season checklist, and when to re-treat tanalised timber.
Read guideHow we build
How pressure-treated timber worksWhy pressure treatment beats dip-treated — and what 15-year anti-rot protection means.How to assemble a flat-pack shedPanel by panel, in order — two people, half a day to a day.Felt vs EPDM rubber roofingWhat each roof costs, how long they last, and when the upgrade pays for itself.How to prepare a shed baseFrom marking out to delivery-day ready.
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