Wooden Sheds

Wooden Sheds

Wooden garden sheds provide the classic look that many in the UK are used to seeing in their gardens. Some people may have concerns with just how long a wooden shed will last. A look at how the timber is treated puts minds at ease as it shows that these are made to be long lasting:

Pressure-treated

We have a range of wooden garden sheds with pressure treated timber. This means that the timber is submerged in a liquid preserver. It is then put into a pressure chamber. The pressure forces the chemicals deep into the timber. This makes it resistant to damp and rot.

Dip treated

Dip treated wooden sheds are also made to be long-lasting. As the name suggests, the timber is dipped into the preserver for a set amount of time. This doesn’t allow the chemicals to fully penetrate the timber like with pressure treatment, but it still provides a degree of protection.
Wooden Shed construction types When it comes to choosing your ideal wooden shed, there are three main construction types to choose from. These are overlap, shiplap, and tongue and groove.

Overlap

Overlap wooden sheds are great for those seeking a great building but are on a budget. They are made with horizontal timber slats which, as the name suggests, overlap. These are strengthened by battens which provide extra support.

Shiplap

Wooden sheds that have shiplap are similar to tongue and groove in that the slats of timber interlock with each other. With shiplap though, there is a slight overlap between the slats and this allows for rain to fall and drain.

Tongue and Groove

These types of wooden shed tend to be the most expensive. The timber with these sheds is interlocking and a seal is created. This creates protection from the British weather as well as precasting draughts from getting in.