Description

How does the construction ensure dependable daily stability?

The 5 x 3 Shire Rosewood Arbour utilises internal 34mm x 34mm framing to provide enhanced stability for everyday outdoor seating. This substantial framework acts as a rigid backbone for the structure, ensuring the wide seating area remains firmly supported without flexing. Built to accommodate users comfortably, the robust 34mm x 34mm framing effectively anchors the external cladding in place. The generous 5 x 3 footprint further guarantees that the garden building remains well-balanced and secure on your chosen base.

What protection does the weather-resistant exterior provide?

This garden arbour incorporates 12mm tongue-and-groove cladding alongside pressure-treated timber to help resist moisture penetration and seasonal decay. The tightly interlocking 12mm boards create a smooth, sealed exterior surface that defends against challenging weather conditions. During the manufacturing process in the UK, preservatives are forced deep into the sustainable timber, which effectively defends against fungal rot and wood-boring insects. Because the pressure-treated timber is highly protected, the structure requires less frequent maintenance compared to untreated wooden alternatives.

How does the overhead roof design withstand seasonal elements?

The Shire Rosewood Arbour features a 12mm tongue-and-groove roof that delivers enhanced overhead strength and helps resist rainwater accumulation. By using a solid tongue-and-groove interlocking method, the individual roof panels secure tightly together to limit the risk of weather ingress from above. Constructed entirely from sustainable timber, this heavily fortified canopy ensures the seating area below remains sheltered and dry. The strong 12mm roof construction effectively directs rainfall away from the main seating frame, protecting the longevity of the structure.

Features:

Guarantee – 10-year anti-rot

Walls – 12mm tongue-and-groove

Roof – 12mm tongue-and-groove

Framing – 34mm x 34mm

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

Make the Most of Your Arbour Seat

Establish a prominent garden focal point by positioning the 5 x 3 arbour along a sunny pathway or tucked neatly against a boundary hedge. The robust 12mm tongue-and-groove cladding blocks direct draughts from the rear, allowing you to comfortably enjoy your outdoor landscape while staying sheltered beneath the solid 12mm tongue-and-groove roof.

Incorporate the structure seamlessly into your garden by placing potted plants or decorative stones around the dependable 34mm x 34mm framing. The highly durable pressure-treated timber provides a secure baseline for nearby foliage to establish, ensuring the arbour integrates naturally into your seasonal environment over time.

About Your Order

The Shire Garden Arbour 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.

Arbour Maintenance

The Shire Garden Arbour is made with pressure-treated timbers. The pressure treatment process forces preservatives into the wood under high pressure. It provides effective long-term protection against rot and fungus. Pressure treatment is almost colourless except for a light green tint caused by the copper content in the preservative. Over time, the treatment greys, but this does not affect the quality.

Shire, the manufacturer, advises that you must apply a wood stain, paint or waterproofing topcoat to make the product more water-resistant. The treatment must be carried out immediately after installation. Using the treatment after installation, followed by consistent annual treatment of the garden arbour, will maintain the high-quality finish and is a requirement of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the arbour, 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. In the options section, we’ve included popular colours and a Wood Preserver+ for use underneath your colour choice.

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 5 x 3 Shire Rosewood Arbour provides a spacious outdoor seating area, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a permanent and sheltered resting point. Manufactured in the UK from sustainable timber, this robust garden structure merges traditional aesthetics with reliable weather resistance. Key features include:

• 12mm tongue-and-groove cladding: Creates a smooth exterior finish that helps resist weather ingress.
• Pressure-treated timber: Defends against natural wood decay to extend the lifespan of the enclosure.
• 12mm tongue-and-groove roof: Delivers enhanced structural strength and overhead protection from the elements.
• 34mm x 34mm framing: Ensures enhanced stability for the main seating structure.