Slats Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I need a shed, 8x6 shiplap Apex. Don’t really want to go above 350 on it but there are so many places on the net I am confused!! Anyone got a good deal or a good recommendation of an online retailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 We've used a company called Collis Sheds for ours - they erect them as well. They are in Staffordshire though and I'm not sure how far they travel. www.collissheds.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I got one from Wickes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Look at the quality of the Larch lap etc, and the joists and uprights, are they thick enough? I went to a local small business, and had one made, it was £50 more but the quality is amazing, the floor is good and solis, and the door is strong. you can request all sorts of odd things, like offset doors, and pent roof, and they just do it!! I've painted it inside and out with sadolin, to preserve it(I'm a saddo!), the outside has had 3 coats!!m Make sure you erect it on a firm surface, with lots of wooden blocks spopread out all over to balance the weight; mine is on gravel, to keep it dry underneath!! Ishall now go and lie down, having done my""hi, I'm Kay, and I have a shed problem"" Bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I've just bought a potting shed / greenhouse from the people below. We got the Malvern range but it was a dear one. They do cheaper ones though. http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I got mine second hand. It had been used in a garden show, but never erected outside, and was in perfect nick. It came from Gumtree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49TCV Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Whatever you do get some decent security on it . The standard ones come with a very basic hasp which can be prised off in seconds with a screwdriver. Get 2 or 3 field gate or padbolts ,use coachbolts, bolt them right through the wood and use penny washers or one way screws, and get a set of keyed alike padlocks It wont stop a serious person getting in but it will deter the amateur and its amazing how common shed theft is and a mountain bike mower and chainsaw will soon add up to a lot of money certainly a lot more than a little security. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slats Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 where the shed is going is security enough as its at the top of the garden which is on a steep hill!! When at the top of the garden you are higher than the roof by a long way!! If anyone wants to get stuff from it then they will have to be fit! I have looked at the suggestions so far but the best shed I can find is one at http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk/ and they will not deliver it!! Will Keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I have looked at the suggestions so far but the best shed I can find is one at http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk/ and they will not deliver it!! Will Keep looking Beware of the construction on some of these sheds on this site - avoid anything with OSB /Chipboard (normally on the roofs and floors) It disintergrates if allowed to get wet. Have you looked for a local shed company near you? At least then you can go and see the quality of what you are buying. If you go direct to a local company you are cutting out the agents, ie. Malvern Garden Buildings are often sold by Garden Centres who act as agents therefore take their cut. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I got mine a year ago from shedstore.co.uk. I am rather happy with it, just make sure when they deliver it, that there are not parts missing ( I reckon we were just unlucky, since when I called they sent the spare parts right away). Also, I think that the price was ok. Here is our one http://bandv.hopto.org/gallery/Garden-and-shed/DSCF3529 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Look at the quality of the Larch lap etc, and the joists and uprights, are they thick enough?I went to a local small business, and had one made, it was £50 more but the quality is amazing, the floor is good and solis, and the door is strong. you can request all sorts of odd things, like offset doors, and pent roof, and they just do it!! I've painted it inside and out with sadolin, to preserve it(I'm a saddo!), the outside has had 3 coats!!m Make sure you erect it on a firm surface, with lots of wooden blocks spopread out all over to balance the weight; mine is on gravel, to keep it dry underneath!! Ishall now go and lie down, having done my""hi, I'm Kay, and I have a shed problem"" Bit You are funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I've been looking at the Taylors garden buildings site recently myself actually as the sheds we inherited with our house are rather old. I'm hoping they will last a long while, but not too optomistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slats Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 there is a local place but delivery is 5 weeks and I needed one ASAP. After looking around I am thinking that I am willing to wait that time as the local one is T&G for the floor and roof too (didnt realise that the board stuff was so rubbish!) Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
