Description

What makes the interior both accessible and bright?

Wide double doors and 2 windows made of 3mm toughened glass transform this 8 x 6 space into an exceptionally accessible and well-lit environment. The expansive entryway eliminates the struggle of forcing wide-deck mowers or oversized wheelbarrows through restricted gaps. Simultaneously, the resilient transparent panels flood the interior with sunshine, creating optimal visibility for delicate tasks like seed sorting. When the day is done, the primary entrance is secured firmly shut by a factory-fitted hasp & staple lock, ready to receive an independent padlock to protect your gear.

How do the construction materials manage daily wear?

The 9mm OSB floor integrated into this 8 x 6 footprint provides a rigid foundational deck that handles the persistent impact of dropped hand tools and heavy foot traffic without buckling. Looking upwards, the 8mm OSB roof boasts an apex profile that swiftly directs rainfall down the external sides, which helps resist moisture pooling on the top surface. This peaked overhead ceiling grants users unrestricted vertical clearance to manoeuvre comfortably inside. To guarantee lasting rigidity, both of these solid sheets are fastened securely to the underlying 34mm x 34mm framing.

Why is overlap timber effective against the British climate?

The traditional 7mm overlap cladding defends against weather elements by using staggered timber boards to efficiently repel lateral rain and prevailing coastal gusts. Proudly crafted in the UK using sustainable timber, this robust wooden envelope delivers a highly dependable layer of protection for year-round storage. The structural panels arrive pre-coated with a dip-treated factory preservative to offer baseline transit protection. To keep the warranty fully valid and maximise longevity, owners are required to coat the exterior with a premium water-resistant finish and supplementary wood treatment promptly after the initial build.

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 - Apex

Roof - 8mm OSB with weatherproof mineral felt

Frame - 34mm x 34mm for strength and stability

Floor Bearers - 34mm x 34mm

Windows - 2 x fixed window with 3mm toughened glass

Doors - Double

Lock Type - Hasp & staple (no padlock supplied)

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

What Can I Use a Light-Filled 8 x 6 Shed For?

Expansive Potting & Preparation: Capitalising on the two windows, this 8 x 6 layout serves superbly as a dedicated daytime potting station for nurturing early spring blooms. The durable 3mm toughened glass allows essential sunlight to nourish delicate trays, while the wide double doors can be pinned open in the summer to drastically improve internal ventilation. The sturdy 9mm OSB floor easily copes with heavy bags of potting mix and accidental soil spillages.

Storing Oversized Equipment: Because the double doors drastically widen the entrance path, owners can smoothly reverse bulky petrol mowers or unwieldy patio heaters directly into the building. The generous apex headroom provides ample capacity to organise long-handled spades upright against the 34mm x 34mm framing. By combining a vast floorplan with brilliant natural illumination, users can quickly locate specific components or maintenance sprays without needing artificial lighting.

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 8 x 6 Shire Value Overlap Shed functions as an expansive, light-abundant outdoor building perfectly designed for hobbyists needing broad access for bulky gear. Fabricated in the UK using sustainable timber, this dependable structure defends valuable horticultural investments against unpredictable regional weather fronts. Key features include:

• Double doors: Yields an extra-wide entryway, greatly simplifying the transfer of large, cumbersome machinery.
• 2 x windows: Captures vital natural daylight through robust 3mm toughened glass, establishing a bright interior workspace.
• Apex roof: Elevates the central overhead space, offering excellent headroom for standing and storing tall items.
• 7mm overlap cladding: Helps resist rainwater ingress by channelling seasonal downpours off the staggered exterior.
• 9mm OSB floor: Delivers a reliable base layer built to confidently tolerate standard gardening equipment.

Key Features

• FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY*
• Double doors offer easy access plus security
• Low cost garden storage solution
• Two fixed windows (glass)
• Delivered flat-packed with instructions, fittings and grey mineral roofing felt, allowing you to complete assembly quickly and easily
• Overlap wall construction provides a rustic look
• Solid sheet roof and floor are easy to assemble and maintain
• Traditional shed design that will match any setting
• Made from sustainably sourced timber throughout to produce an environmentally friendly garden building

Customer Reviews

By Anonymous on 16th April 2024

"Good value for money"