Handcrafted Wooden Entrance Gates in North Devon
Premium Timber Sheds & Garden Storage in North Devon
Are you looking for a robust, long-lasting storage solution for your garden? At Torridge Gates, we supply high-quality timber sheds and garden buildings designed to withstand the elements and provide secure, practical storage for years to come.
Manufactured from premium, joinery-grade Scandinavian Redwood, our garden sheds are fully pressure-treated. This deep-preservative treatment protects the timber against wood decay and insect attack, ensuring exceptional, long-term durability.
Built for Strength and Longevity
Unlike flimsy alternatives, our heavy-duty sheds are engineered for maximum stability using substantial, high-specification timber components:
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Robust Framework: Constructed using $50 \times 38\text{mm}$ (nominal size) framework for a rigid, sturdy structure.
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Premium Cladding: Clad with thick $19\text{mm}$ (nominal size) shiplap, exceeding the $16\text{-}19\text{mm}$ thickness recommended by the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA).
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Heavy-Duty Roof & Floor: Both the roof and floor are machined from solid $25\text{mm}$ (nominal size) tongue and groove timber—no weak OSB or chipboard used.
When you invest in one of our premium sheds, you benefit from a 15-year Treated-Right Warranty, guaranteeing a long, trouble-free service life.
Note: Nominal sizes of softwood shown refer to the timber dimensions before it has been profiled to section.
10′ x 8′ Apex with Double Doors
10’x 8′ Apex Shed
12′ x 6′ Pent Shed with Double Doors
8′ x 8′ Apex with Double Doors
8’x6′ Apex Shed
7′ x 5′ Pent Shed
8’x6′ Security Apex Shed
6’x4′ Apex Shed
7′ x 3′ Pent Bike Store
4’x 2’6″ Apex Storage Unit
Cambridge Double Bin Store
Handcrafted Wooden Entrance Gates in North Devon
Essential Installation & Siting Advice
To ensure your warranty remains valid and your shed stands the test of time, proper siting is essential:
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Ground Contact: When siting your building, only use timber bearers treated to Use Class 4 (suitable for direct ground contact).
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Concrete Bases: If positioning your shed directly onto a concrete base, the base must have adequate drainage to completely avoid standing water around the timber.
Understanding Water Repellency in Pressure-Treated Buildings
It is important to understand how pressure treatment works. The preservative process is designed to prevent wood rot and insect damage to give your building a low-maintenance lifespan; it is not intended to act as a waterproofing agent.
To ensure your shed remains completely watertight and to prevent water ingress, please follow these industry-standard guidelines:
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Water Repellent Coating: Once the external timber is completely dry after installation, you must apply a high-quality, well-maintained water-repellent coating. This should be reapplied periodically in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines to protect against driving rain.
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Airflow: Allow a suitable, natural airflow around the entire structure to assist with the ongoing drying of the timber.
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Fixings: Ensure that any nail heads are only driven marginally below the surface of the cladding timbers to prevent deep moisture traps.
