Detailed Specification

Please note: all measurements are approximate and the Shire garden buildings are made from metric measurements. We would recommend that the base is at least 50mm bigger in each direction.

Description

The Shire Arran garden shed size of approximately 6ft x 6ft makes storage a doddle with no wasted space. The shed is even large enough for a ride on mower and is great for bicycle storage. Don't overlook the fact that this shed comes with shiplap tongue and groove walls which is far superior to plain old tongue and groove walls or overlap.

The Arran Apex Garden Shed is great for those that want a lot of garden storage space but without taking up too much garden space. It has one opening window, providing ventilation and double doors for really easy access. Every part of this garden shed spells a long lasting building and its the shiplap tongue and groove method of construction which supplies its strength. The panelled walls are constructed from shiplap tongue and groove boards which are superior to sheds advertised as just tongue and groove. Sheds which are constructed from shiplap tongue and groove have a profiled finish. There is a reason why shiplap has a profiled finish it is to allow better run off of water therefore ensuring the timber dries more quickly and ensuring your wooden shed will last much longer than the equivalent tongue and groove or overlap shed. The timber used is a continental slow grown timber. Slower grown timber means tighter grain, extra strength and longer life. You will save money in the long run by purchasing a tongue and groove garden shed as opposed to an overlap model, and your regular maintenance over the years will probably be somewhat easier.

Manufactured in the UK, Shire's garden sheds are renowned for their quality and probably make the best quality wooden sheds at this price in the UK.

Timber: You will be impressed by Shire's use of natural products and their environmental credentials. A high quality timber garden building starts with high quality timber, so it is important to know exactly what timber is being used for your garden shed. The most commonly used timber for garden buildings is pine as this is widely available for a very cheap price, however all of Shire's garden buildings are constructed using high quality spruce and is sourced from Scandinavia under strict FSC guidance. Spruce is more durable than pine and provides a higher quality finish. This timber is slow grown unlike fast grown British timber, being slown grown timber means a tighter grain, less sap and with far less knots and warping occurring. The timber used on Shire's garden buildings is therefore a more durable timber that will last much longer than other timbers used on garden sheds. Spruce is therefore the timber of choice for companies such as Shire who always look to produce the best garden sheds.

Walls: Constructed using high quality 12mm thick softwood planed tongue and groove shiplap pattern boarding. All timber is from sustainable sources, so that you can feel good about buying a Shire shed.

Frame: A robust planed 34mm x 34mm (1 1/3' x 1 1/3') framework (walls and floor) that gives the building strength.

Floor: Manufactured from high quality 9mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB).

Roof: Is constructed from 9mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB) with included roofing felt.

Window: One opening window is included as standard and is properly morticed and tenoned which is one of the strongest joints in woodwork. It is opening, profiled, and weather resistant. The window has a unique profiled 'lip' that covers the aperture of the opening in the panel making it weather resistant. Casement stays have 2 levels of opening. The glazing is 3mm horticultural glass. All glazing is retained by profiled beading which is pre-mitred (no awkward cutting required). Being a modular building the window panel is interchangeable and can be fitted on either side. This large window allows plenty of light to flood into the shed.

Doors: Supplied with reinforced ledged doors and with padbolt.

Treatment: All Shire garden buildings are supplied pre-treated with a base coat to both sides in a golden brown water based industrial product (colour can vary from the picture shown). Shire the manufacturer recommends that you apply a water based top coat of your choice. This will protect the timber from weathering on your shed making it last longer and will need to be repeated accordingly in relation to the manufacturer's instructions.

Supplied flat packed for ease of handling and assembly. All fittings and felt are included in the price with clear easy to follow instructions.

About Shire

Established in 1945 Shire are the UK's leading and one of the oldest established manufacturer of garden buildings. Shire benefit from being adjacent to the Port of Wisbech through which Shire discharge timber into their warehouses. Shire is the proud manufacturer of the largest timber garden building range produced in the UK. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities, 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 garden sheds in the UK.

Please Note: Image Shows the Arran Shed with ledged and braced doors the Arran is now supplied with reinforced ledged doors.

Key Features

• FREE Delivery to the UK Mainland*.
• 12mm robust shiplap tongue and groove wall construction provides an impressive finish while also aiding water run-off.
• 9mm OSB roof.
• 34mm x 34mm strong rounded framework (no sharpe edges).
• 1 Opening proper joinery window (can be fitted to either side).
• Glass is used so you can rely on the clarity of your windows for years to come.
• Doors are secured with a padbolt.
• Supplied dip-treated in a golden brown finish.
• 10 Year Anti Rot Guarantee for peace of mind.
• High grade slow grown timber means a tight grain giving extra strength, a much longer life and superior build quality that looks attractive in the garden.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified timber is used throughout to produce an environmentally friendly garden building.
• This garden shed is supplied with felt, fixings & comprehensive instructions.
• Optional Top Coat Treatment so you do not have to treat the building initially.
• Optional building base eliminates the need for a concrete or slab base.
• Optional assembly available.

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.

Customer Reviews

13th June 2014

Simon Wake said...

"Highly Recommend: The shed arrived on the day said and time which was perfect for me.
It came in about a million pieces, me thinking it would come in 6x6 panels for strength and ease of putting up.
Once I made the sides up it was a case of joining the 4 walls together and putting the roof on.
Very well made shed, will be hard to find a better one cheaper. "

6th November 2010

Tony said...

"Well Done: Well done great price shed and quality better than expected. Delivery came quicker than advertised too. Well Done again"

28th October 2010

Sarah Telford said...

"well done: Hubby left me to order a garden shed and was not disspointed when the arran arrived and was even more pleased when he saw the price i had paid on his statement. Well Done elbec."