8’ x 8’ Sheds

{"category":{"CategoryID":864,"CategoryName":"01 GBD Wooden Sheds","CatDescription":"Garden Buildings Direct are the UK\u2019s leading manufacturer for wooden storage sheds, with an enormous range of versatile units available. Our wooden sheds for sale are purpose built, to withstand heavy elements of the British weather, with our overlap cladding and T\u0026G panels, pre-engineered to be as weather resistant as possible. All of our wooden storage sheds have multiple capacity\u2019s, so a cheap wooden shed, could become a DIY workspace environment, or even an indoor potting shed. With such great options on price, size and design, it\u2019s all about what suits you best.","CatImage":null,"IsCustomList":false,"FeaturedProduct":10077,"CategoryStoreID":915,"CategoryRewrite":"wooden-sheds","DisplayName":"Wooden Garden Sheds","SubHeading":null,"TagH1":"Wooden Sheds","ShopByText":"\u003Cp\u003EHere is where you will find our complete range of wooden garden sheds for sale. These are the classic storage and workshop solutions for British gardens, built from Scandinavian timber and guaranteed for 10 years. There are a lot of options to choose from, so check out our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/blog/garden-sheds-buying-guide-2/\u0022\u003Esheds buying guide\u003C/a\u003E to help you make the right selection.\u003C/p\u003E","ShopByPage":true,"MetaPageTitle":"Wooden Sheds | British Garden Sheds For Sale","MetaDescription":"Explore our wooden sheds, all self-manufactured from high-quality timber. Choose from interlocking or overlap cladding and get free UK delivery!","MetaKeywords":"wooden sheds, timber garden sheds","CustomBlock":"\u003Ch2\u003EBuying a Wooden Shed Kit\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you buy a wooden shed from Garden Buildings Direct, you will receive the parts for you to build it with just a few basic DIY tools and one other helper. Most of our sheds are constructed of pre-assembled panels, so building it will be simple with the help of our clear instructions. We include plenty of spare nails and screws, too.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBuilding a Wooden Shed\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you order one of our shed kits, you should ensure that you prepare the area where you are going to build it. The shed will need to go on a firm and level base. Many people use concrete slabs, bricks or treated wooden supports for this. For more information, check out our article on \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/blog/build-a-shed-base/\u0022\u003Ehow to build a shed base\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo build your wooden shed, you will need these items:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA Philips head screwdriver\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA hammer and rubber mallet\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA drill with bits\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGloves to protect your hands from splinters\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA ladder for installing the roof\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA spirit level\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA hand saw, for any parts that need to be trimmed\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhich type of wooden shed should I buy?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThink about the primary purpose of your wooden shed, and whether you will want to use it for storage or as a workspace for DIY or other projects.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are two types of cladding on a wooden shed:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/overlap-garden-sheds\u0022\u003EOverlap sheds\u003C/a\u003E - these have wall panels where the planks slightly overlap one another in a downward direction, to allow rainwater to flow straight off. This is the lower cost option.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cil\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/tongue-and-groove-sheds\u0022\u003ETongue and groove sheds\u003C/a\u003E - the wall panels on these sheds are built from timber planks that are slotted firmly together along the edges. This results in a firmer and more watertight cladding.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are the main types of wooden shed you should be aware of:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EGarden Workshop\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/workshops\u0022\u003EWorkshop sheds\u003C/a\u003E are ideal for doing carpentry, mechanics and other DIY work. Choose one that has plenty of space for the work you plan to do, but also with a durable style of cladding and with a level of comfort for spending long amounts of time inside the shed.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe do not recommend doing welding or any other blowtorch work inside a wooden shed, as these buildings are flammable.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EGarden Storage Shed\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe most classic type of wooden garden shed, a storage shed is perfect for keeping your lawnmower, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/barbecues\u0022\u003EBBQ\u003C/a\u003E, wheelbarrow, gardening tools, spare parts and all manner of things. For a small number of items these can be thin tower sheds like the BillyOh Master Tall Store. But our wooden sheds also go up to 20x10 feet, to give you plenty of space.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re looking for a shed specifically to store your bicycle or motorbike, check out our range of \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/bike-storage\u0022\u003Ebike sheds\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are other ways to store things outdoors besides shed buildings. Check out our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/garden-storage\u0022\u003Egarden storage\u003C/a\u003E range for more great options.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ELog cabin shed\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese types of sheds are recognisable by the way the log boards criss-cross at the corners. Offering a type of construction that is more insulating, durable and comfortable to be inside, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/log-cabin-sheds\u0022\u003Elog cabin sheds\u003C/a\u003E are an increasingly popular choice among garden enthusiasts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBuilding a log cabin shed is a slightly different experience to our other sheds, because these will be constructed log-by-log instead of modular pre-assembled panels.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EUsing wooden sheds for leisure\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWooden garden sheds are good for more than just storage units and workshops. They can also be a place to relax and enjoy your hobbies. Here are our buildings which are the best selections for this purpose.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESummerhouse shed\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPart \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/summerhouses\u0022 title=\u0022Discover a summer house for your garden\u0022\u003Esummer house\u003C/a\u003E, part shed. These buildings can serve both purposes, either because they are extremely comfortable single rooms, or because they have both a relaxing lounge area and a storage compartment attached.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/summerhouses\u0022\u003Esummerhouse sheds\u003C/a\u003E to see if these are right for you.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EPub shed\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWho wouldn\u2019t love an outdoor beverage zone in their own garden? Whether you love to throw garden parties or just enjoy a drink privately outdoors, there are a couple of options to do this:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo add a drink serving experience inside your existing shed, add this \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/garden-bars/nightjar-garden-bar/30189\u0022\u003Egarden bar\u003C/a\u003E. This is best suited to tidy sheds and log cabins. Don\u2019t forget to decorate the walls and add lighting to create the pub vibe you really want.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOr get a purpose-built \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/wooden-sheds/billyoh-garden-bar-shed\u0022\u003Egarden pub shed\u003C/a\u003E to take the experience to the next level. This is ideal for those summer parties and when you have lots of people with you.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDo I need a pressure treated wooden shed?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPressure treatment is a process where timber is put through a machine which forces wood preserver deep into the fibres at high pressure. This provides long-term protection against wood and rot. Several of our wooden sheds have a pressure treatment option at purchase. While this comes with an additional cost, it increases your guarantee to 15 years.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo see which sheds come with this option, look at our list of \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/pressure-treated-garden-sheds\u0022\u003Epressure treated sheds\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen your pressure-treated shed is delivered, you should not paint it for 4-6 months as the preserver inside the wood will not have completely dried yet. 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Each \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/wooden-sheds\u0022\u003Ewooden shed\u003C/a\u003E is self-manufactured at our specially-built facility to provide long-lasting quality, buildings.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u0026rsquo;s debate over whether an 8x8 shed is considered small or medium. Models of 8 by 8 feet don\u0026rsquo;t have a large footprint, so don\u0026rsquo;t take up vast amounts of space, but have a spacious interior large enough to keep big pieces of equipment like bikes and lawnmowers. Which is why we\u0026rsquo;d class it somewhere between a medium and a \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/small-sheds\u0022\u003Esmall shed\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0026rsquo;re not sure which size to buy, or which style suits you, our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/garden-sheds-buying-guide\u0022\u003Eshed buying guide\u003C/a\u003E is the place to go.\u003C/p\u003E","BottomDescription":"\u003Ch2\u003EHow Much Can You Fit in an 8x8 Shed?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u0026rsquo;d be surprised how much you can fit into an 8 by 8 shed. Thanks to its square shape, and especially the 8 feet of width, there\u0026rsquo;s room to store larger and bulky items. To give an idea of how much this would equate to, there\u0026rsquo;d be room to store at least four bikes (with handlebars offset).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOf course, they can be used for more than just bikes. They could easily store an array of garden furniture, even up to a small table provided it could collapse and fit through the doorway. Items such as lawnmowers, tool racks, and chairs should easily fit.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EVersatile 8 x 8 Sheds\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOur range of 8 x 8 sheds features not only windowed and windowless options for added security or more natural light in your garden workshop, but tons of other customisable features.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the option to pressure treat your shed and add an EPDM roof cover, you can further protect against water ingress and even the harshest of the UK weather. That\u0026rsquo;s why our BillyOh guarantee against rot, decay, and insect infestation increases to \u003Cstrong\u003E15 years\u003C/strong\u003E on all pressure-treated garden buildings. For more on how to damp proof and insulate your 8 x 8 shed, check out\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/blog/how-to-damp-proof-a-shed-2021/\u0022\u003E this guide we wrote\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8x8 Shed Delivery Options and Help\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDelivery across the UK is quick and, to most postcodes in England and Wales, is also \u003Cstrong\u003Efree\u003C/strong\u003E. Find out more on our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/help/delivery\u0022\u003Edelivery\u003C/a\u003E page.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0026rsquo;d like more help, such as assistance picking the right size for you, our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/garden-sheds-buying-guide\u0022\u003Eshed buying guide\u003C/a\u003E can answer a lot of questions. Alternatively, contact our customer service team using our easy \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/help/contact\u0022\u003Econtact form\u003C/a\u003E or by giving us a call on \u003Cstrong\u003E01909 768840\u003C/strong\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"}}