Description

What advantages do the double doors bring to this garden building?

The wide double doors on this 4 x 6 timber unit offer exceptional accessibility, letting you move large items without scraping the entrance. Removing the bottleneck of a narrower opening means you can effortlessly wheel in a wheelbarrow or transport large bags of soil. Framed with sturdy 34mm x 34mm timber, the entryway remains resilient with frequent use year-round.

How does the apex roof design improve your storage experience?

With an 8mm OSB apex roof, this wooden structure sheds precipitation and provides crucial vertical clearance along the central ridge. This sloping profile naturally repels autumnal downpours and winter sleet common in Britain, which helps resist moisture ingress. Furthermore, the elevated ceiling provides the necessary room to store long-handled implements such as spades and forks without cluttering the 9mm OSB floor space.

Why is the windowless overlap construction beneficial for outdoor security?

The windowless layout, combined with 7mm overlap cladding, creates a highly secure enclosure that keeps your garden machinery completely hidden. Produced from sustainably sourced timber, the layered wooden boards naturally adapt to temperature shifts across the British climate while maintaining a formidable exterior barrier. By omitting glass panels, this design removes visual temptation, giving you peace of mind that your possessions are safely locked away.

Optional Shed Base:

Installing a garden shed on soil or grass isn't ideal, but this base makes it possible. Use a heavy-duty weed membrane underneath. This quick and easy solution provides a solid base without the cost of concrete or slabs. Made from 44mm x 70mm pressure-treated wood with deep preservative penetration, the base is suitable for lawns or firm soil. Adjustable base spikes (up to 100mm) are included. Simply screw the timbers and attach spikes for a sturdy, elevated base that keeps damp away. Order this base from the 'Choose Additional Options' section above.

Features:

Guarantee - 10-year anti-rot

Walls - Overlap

Floor – 9mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Roof - 8mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Frame – 34mm x 34mm

Windows – Windowless

Doors - Double doors

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

Make the Most of Your Shed:

Benefitting from the expansive entry of the double doors, this 4 x 6 building serves brilliantly as a shelter for lawnmowers, barbecues, or bulky patio furniture. The sturdy 9mm OSB floor supports heavy loads, meaning you can confidently pack away large outdoor items when autumn approaches, keeping them guarded against the frost.

The windowless exterior also makes this an optimal location for stowing expensive power tools and electrical gardening equipment. With no line of sight into the unit, opportunistic thieves are deterred, allowing you to store hedge trimmers and leaf blowers safely inside a solid-walled environment.

About Your Order:

The Shire Overlap Shed is a British-made garden building made from high quality spruce (picea) and is sourced from sustainably sourced timber. You will get a low-carbon footprint shed made from ethically sourced materials. The practical design makes it straightforward to assemble. It comes with a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. 

Superior fixings, high-quality roof felt, and assembly from the manufacturer is available as an optional service. The timber boards attach to a solid internal framing to make hard-wearing and sturdy panels. The Shire Overlap Shed is flat-packed for easy handling and assembly.

Please note: Images may depict furnishings and accessories; these are for illustration purposes only and are not included with your order. 

Garden Shed Aftercare:

The shed's timbers have been dip-treated to protect them during transit. You must apply a preservative and waterproofing topcoat immediately after installation. This treatment, followed by consistent annual treatment, will maintain the high-quality finish and is a requirement of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A one-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the shed, elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best paint colour to add your personalised finish.  We’ve also included popular colours and a Wood Preserver+ for use underneath your colour choice in the options section.

About Shire:

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. It is the proud manufacturer of the most extensive UK timber garden building range, which includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, eco homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units, and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover 23 acres, including stock holding facilities and an advanced high-speed timber planing mill. There is also a 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 manufactured using the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money garden sheds 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 4 x 6 Shire Value Overlap Windowless Shed is a highly accessible garden storage facility designed specifically for medium-sized outdoor spaces and busy households. Manufactured using sustainably sourced timber on a 34mm x 34mm framework, this robust unit helps resist moisture ingress while providing ample room for bulkier equipment. Key features include:

• 7mm overlap cladding: defends against weather elements and shields your belongings.
• Double doors: provide generous access for manoeuvring wider gardening machinery.
• Windowless build: improves security by keeping valuable tools out of view.
• 9mm OSB floor: reliably supports the weight of standard domestic outdoor gear.
• 8mm OSB apex roof: prevents rainwater pooling and supplies extra overhead clearance.