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This can vary from suppliers but the majority will be Northern European mixed softwoods, this can mean species including Spruce, Larch and Pine.

OSB or solid sheet is made up of layers of cross oriented strands of timber which are bonded with a waterproof resin. Their unique formation ensures that they are extremely durable and allows them to withstand high levels of stress.

This will vary depending on the size of the building - please check the Dimensions & Specification information on the right hand side of the product page.

Pressure treated sheds should not be painted until the treatment has dispursed into the material, this can take 2-3 months. Paint will not adhere properly to the greenish residue of the treatment. When you do decide to paint the timber, make sure that...

It is not recommended to treat a pressure treated shed. It will come with a 25 year anti-rot guarantee which does not require re-treatment. Although no further treatment with wood preservative is required, you should still apply a water repellent to ...

Pressure treated sheds have a natural light brown timber finish. There can be a slight greenish hue in places which is residue from the treatment.

All joists are pressure treated.

The felt supplied is standard black mineral felt which is long lasting. This is included in the price of the building. We do not offer an alternative felt. However, you could source an alternative option yourself.

The polycarbonate glazing is easy to transport direct to the home. Polycarbonate windows are very durable: they do not crack and they will not discolour from UV exposure like glass would. This makes them perfect for outdoor buildings.

Dip and pressure treatment are both preservative processes which protect against rot and fungal decay. Mould, on the other hand, is a surface-dwelling fungus. It may cause discolouration but will not cause the timber to rot. The timber used to build ...

We recommend a water repellent sealant for all wooden sheds to help with damp & mositure.To read more about the best ways to waterproof and damp proof your wooden shed view our blog post here https://gamemeltend.com/blog/post/how-to-build...

If you’ve recently bought a new shed constructed from untreated timber, we would recommend treating it straight away with a wood preservative and exterior oil, reapplying each year to extend the life of the wood. Most pressure treated wood will not need...

Tongue and groove cladding is by far the most popular option for shed cladding. The reason for this is that the secure interlocking tongue and groove joint ensures a more robust structure, doesn't have a gap so avoids water ingress or draughts, therefore...

All of our Wooden Sheds are weatherproof. This meaning that they are designed to withstand the effects of all weather conditions, whilst waterproof items are designed solely to be protected by the effects of water.