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king wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 1:19 pm

Buster121 wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 10:00 am

king wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2026 10:31 pm

Ready made sheds are a rip off. This one is paper thin boards. • Wall Cladding: 7mm traditional square-cut overlap timber boards.
• Floor Boards: 10mm durable solid sheet board (OSB).• Roof Boards: 8mm solid sheet board (OSB).

Get to a good timber yard and buy the wood yourself. A few lengths of 2" x 2" and either 18mm boards or sheets of exterior plywood.

I agree in principle, but for someone on a tight budget and needing something quickly as in Matt's case it helps

Yes but how long will a shed last?

How long is a piece of string King

I find it interesting how you guys are arguing/debating over the quality of £600 sheds, when I have a budget of two months and a large dust ball!

Winfort Lofts wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 4:18 pm I find it interesting how you guys are arguing/debating over the quality of £600 sheds, when I have a budget of two months and a large dust ball!

Well if you don't get decent timber you'll be replacing it one day. When I started in the early 70s I bought a loft new. When I moved in 1995 I bought another loft new. That's now 31 years old. My small stock/corn store is half built with half of the original first loft with the wood being now some 51 years old. And BOTH will out live me.

Now I know your a fan of AI.
A garden shed made from 7mm boards typically has an average lifespan of 5 to 10 years, though it can begin to deteriorate in as little as 3 to 5 years if neglected or exposed to severe weather.

A garden shed made from 18mm boards typically lasts 15 to 30 years, provided it is built from pressure-treated timber and receives regular maintenance
An 18mm board thickness (common for heavy-duty shiplap, loglap, or tongue-and-groove cladding) is much sturdier than budget 7mm–12mm panels, giving the structure a strong baseline against warping, knocks, and weather. However, board thickness is only one part of longevity

Winfort Lofts wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 4:18 pm I find it interesting how you guys are arguing/debating over the quality of £600 sheds, when I have a budget of two months and a large dust ball!

Certainly not arguing Matt

You can only do what you can, Matt. I've been looking at sheds for sale in the UK, they aren't cheap but it looks like there are some coming up on sale. I even saw some metal ones which might be a thought. A galvanised one might be more sturdy than some of the wooden ones?

I feel the cost of materials have shot up so much, the cost of building a good sized shed. For racing and breeding, and young birds. I would looking at 24 x 8 shed, so you have to look at overall cost. If you can't build yourself, you then have added cost for labour. So you have pros and cons, on build and buy.