Description

How does the staggered timber manage harsh weather exposure?

The traditional 7mm overlap cladding on this extensive structure combats water ingress by overlapping sustainable timber panels, which seamlessly guide lateral rain down the facade. Built natively on British soil, this rough-sawn exterior generates a highly capable barrier against biting coastal squalls and unpredictable spring downpours. Before leaving the factory, the raw materials are coated with a dip-treated preservative to grant crucial baseline transit protection. To validate the manufacturer warranties and shield the wood against persistent seasonal dampness, owners are strictly required to coat the assembled unit with a premium water-resistant finish and supplementary preservative.

Why does this extensive six-window configuration excel for daily use?

Flooding the stretched interior with exceptional daylight, the 6 windows convert this 16 x 6 environment into a phenomenally bright linear workspace. Fitted with hardwearing 3mm toughened glass, these transparent panes deliver outstanding shatter resistance when compared to standard horticultural alternatives, bringing greater safety to busy gardens. Access to this sunlit interior is controlled via a sturdy single door, a layout that preserves huge expanses of wall space along the rear boundary for extended shelving runs. This focal entryway is supplied with a factory-fitted hasp & staple lock, ready for a third-party padlock to lock down the perimeter completely.

What structural strength do the pent roof and OSB core provide?

Ground-level resilience is supplied by the 9mm OSB floor, establishing a highly unyielding foundational deck strictly engineered to handle the constant pressure of bulky machinery and full compost sacks. Gazing to the ceiling, the 8mm OSB roof exhibits a sleek pent contour that slopes downwards toward the back, actively routing heavy precipitation away from the front threshold to prevent sitting water. This angled canopy simultaneously guarantees comfortable vertical standing room near the front elevation. To combat rigorous wind deflection, both of these solid engineered boards are nailed firmly to the internal 34mm x 34mm framing.

Deciding Which to Choose:

Go for Overlap when you need:

• A budget-friendly solution.
• Standard storage space for typical garden equipment.
• Infrequent entry or light use.
• A timeless, rustic shed look.

Choose Shiplap when you need:

• Enhanced defence against wind and rain.
• A smarter, smoother visual finish.
• Regular access and ongoing use.
• Reinforced panels for longer service life.

Guarantee

Every shed is supplied with a standard 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty, giving you long-term confidence in your purchase.

Treatment – Dip-Treated Base Coat

This garden building is supplied with a water-based golden brown dip-treated base coat, designed to provide short-term protection during transport and installation. The base coat is ready for you to apply your own high-quality timber preservative after installation.

Important: This dip treatment is a preparatory base coat only. We recommend applying a suitable timber preservative immediately after assembly and annually thereafter to maintain protection and validate the manufacturer’s guarantee.

Professional Installation

This wooden shed is supplied flat-packed for self-assembly. For ultimate convenience, you can select our professional installation service. Once your order is placed, the manufacturer’s team will send a pre-installation questionnaire to confirm that your site is suitably flat and level, and that access is clear. Please note that the installation team cannot dismantle or remove old buildings. Whether you build the shed yourself or use our service, please ensure a 18-inch (46cm) clearance is left around the entire structure for assembly and maintenance.

Wooden Shed Base Kit

A solid, level base is vital for the longevity of your shed. While this shed includes a floor, the optional base kit attaches to it to provide essential support and help create a level surface. It offers a fast and simple DIY alternative to laying concrete or paving slabs. The kit consists of a robust framework made from pressure-treated to the highest standard for permanent ground contact with levelling ground spikes.

Features:

Guarantee - 10-year anti-rot dipped-treated

Timber Source - UK made from sustainably sourced timber

Walls Construction - 7mm overlap

Floor - 9mm OSB solid timber boards for handling heavy loads

Roof Style - Pent

Roof - 8mm OSB with weatherproof mineral felt

Frame - 34mm x 34mm for strength and stability

Floor Bearers - 34mm x 34mm

Windows - 6 x fixed windows with 3mm toughened glass

Doors - Single

Lock Type - Hasp & staple (no padlock supplied)

Treatment - Dip treated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

How Can I Optimise a Phenomenally Stretched 16 x 6 Pent Layout?

Massive Linear Potting Zone: Benefiting immensely from the sunshine captured by the six windows, this exceptionally elongated 16 x 6 building serves wonderfully as a dedicated daytime greenhouse alternative. The pent roof configuration manages rainwater efficiently, while the heavy-duty 9mm OSB floor effortlessly absorbs the relentless wear of dropped soil, occasional water spills, and constant footfall associated with active seed preparation.

Wall-to-Wall Equipment Display: Because the single door restricts the access point to one specific area, owners retain an enormous, unbroken stretch of rear wall to exploit. You can seamlessly install expansive runs of freestanding racking against the 34mm x 34mm framing, allowing for the meticulous arrangement of plant feeds and maintenance gear without obstructing the vast central walkway.

About Your Order

The Shire Value Overlap Shed is made in the UK with sustainably sourced timber. You get a top-quality wooden arbour with a low carbon footprint made from ethically sourced materials. The clean and straightforward design makes it easy to assemble, and all the fixtures and fittings required are included as part of your order. The arbour has a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty to enjoy it for many seasons.

Please note: Images may show accessories and furnishings; these are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase. This arbour is not supplied painted.

About Shire

Established in 1945 Shire is the country's leading, and one of the oldest established, manufacturers of garden buildings. Shire benefits from being adjacent to the Port of Wisbech, through which Shire discharges timber into their warehouses. Shire is the proud manufacturer of the largest timber garden building range produced in the UK. At peak times they produce thousands of buildings a week. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses.

Their production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities for many of their ranges, an advanced high speed timber planing mill, modern well equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly and machined through the most up to date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money log cabins in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18' clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

Quickview

The 16 x 6 Shire Value Overlap Shed functions as a phenomenally stretched, light-drenched outbuilding tailored for dedicated cultivators needing a massive linear workspace. Produced in the UK out of sustainable timber, this exceptionally long garden structure yields a robust external sanctuary to defend tools against erratic British climates. Key features include:

• Pent roof: Angles downward from the front to the back, ensuring rainwater is channelled effectively away from the main doorway.
• 6 x windows: Saturates the profoundly deep interior with natural sunlight through resilient 3mm toughened glass.
• 7mm overlap cladding: Combats moisture penetration by allowing rainfall to cascade easily over the stepped wooden exterior.
• Single door: Focuses the entry path and is reinforced internally by a Z framed core to restrict sagging over years of use.
• 9mm OSB floor: Generates a steadfast basal platform built to endure the stress of heavy potting soil and loaded wheelbarrows.