Small Gallery of Customer Garden Sheds We’ve Built
Explore our gallery of garden sheds supplied and installed for customers across the UK. From compact storage solutions and traditional timber sheds to spacious designs for gardening, DIY and hobbies, discover how the right garden shed can add practical, attractive space to your garden.
Customers Garden Sheds Supplied
**Sapphire Apex Garden Shed – Customer Installation** One of our Sapphire apex garden sheds, supplied to customer Margaret. She gave it five stars and said the process was “easy from start to finish,” praising both the customer service and the quality of the shed. Thank you for your lovely feedback, Margaret! 🙂
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**Sapphire 8ft x 6ft Painted Apex Garden Shed – Customer Installation** One of our Sapphire 8ft x 6ft painted apex sheds, supplied to customer Bob A. In his five-star review, Bob praised the helpful advice on foundations, efficient assembly and prompt resolution of a small issue. He described the finished shed as “very good quality” and said it “looks great.” Thank you for your feedback, Bob! 🙂 Optional extras may be shown.
Sapphire Swanwick 10ft x 6ft Pent Garden Shed – Customer Installation
One of our Sapphire Swanwick 10ft x 6ft pent garden sheds, supplied to customer Keith W. In his 4.5-star review, Keith praised the quality of the wood and finish, as well as the professional, efficient delivery and assembly. Thank you for your feedback, Keith! 🙂
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**Sapphire 10ft x 6ft Pent Garden Shed – Customer Installation** One of our Sapphire 8ft x 6ft double doors sheds, supplied to customer Iain R. In his five-star review, Iain praised the friendly, efficient ordering service and the prompt delivery and assembly. He was pleased with the quality of the finished shed, too. Thank you for your feedback, Iain! 🙂 Optional extras may be shown.
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Pressure Treated and Tanalised Sheds
Pressure Treated Sheds for Long-Lasting Garden Use
A pressure treated shed is a good choice when you want timber with additional protection against fungal decay, rot and wood-boring insects. During pressure treatment, a preservative is driven into the timber rather than brushed onto the surface, which provides longer-lasting protection than a basic surface treatment.
This page forms part of our wider garden sheds range but concentrates specifically on pressure treated garden sheds. The actual products currently shown include Sapphire Swanwick and Cadnam models, Platinum Fareham, Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester buildings and the pressure-treated Eversley, Bursledon and Hamble corner designs.
Is a Pressure Treated Shed the Same as a Tanalised Shed?
In everyday garden-building language, the terms are often used to describe the same general idea. Pressure treatment describes the process of forcing timber preservative into the wood under controlled conditions. At the same time, customers commonly use the term tanalised shed to refer to sheds made from pressure-treated timber.
The important thing is not the wording but which parts of the building are treated. I recommend checking the individual specifications for the framing, cladding, floor, and floor joists rather than assuming every shed advertised as treated has the same construction.
Choosing a Pressure Treated Shed
Which Pressure Treated Shed Should I Choose?
If you want a compact or medium-sized treated timber shed, I would start with the Sapphire Swanwick Apex, Swanwick Pent and Reverse Apex or the equivalent Sapphire Cadnam models. The current range runs from 7×5 to 12×10 and offers pressure-treated timber, toughened glazing, professional fitting, colour-finish options and full insulation if required.
The Sapphire buildings are a sensible choice where durability matters but you do not necessarily need the size or heavier specification of the larger Platinum ranges. They work well for tools, bicycles, lawnmowers, general garden storage and occasional hobby use.
If you need substantially more room, compare the Platinum Fareham Apex, Fareham Pent and Fareham Reverse Apex. These extend from 8×6 to 20×16 and combine pressure-treated framing, cladding and flooring with wide access, opening toughened-glass windows and full-insulation options.
The Southampton Apex, Pent and Transverse and Portsmouth Apex are also actual products displayed here and provide further large pressure-treated options. For the biggest buildings in this category, the Winchester Apex, Pent and Transverse range extends up to 28×16, making it particularly relevant for workshop, hobby and substantial storage requirements.
Sapphire or Platinum Pressure Treated Shed?
My view is that Sapphire is the natural starting point when you want a well-made pressure-treated shed for everyday storage or hobbies without moving into a larger premium building. Platinum Fareham, Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester become more relevant when you need extra size, heavier construction or expect to spend considerably more time inside.
The most expensive building is not automatically the best one. If a 10×8 Sapphire does everything you need, I would rather see you buy that than pay for space and specification you will never use.
Are Pressure Treated Corner Sheds Available?
Yes. The actual products on this page also include the Eversley Corner Shed, Platinum Bursledon Corner and Platinum Hamble Corner. These run from 6×6 to 10×10 and offer full insulation and colour-finish options.
A corner building can be worth considering where a conventional rectangular shed would take up too much open garden space or where an angled frontage works more naturally with the site.
Pressure Treated Shed Maintenance and Painting
Are Pressure Treated Sheds Maintenance Free?
No. Pressure treatment greatly improves the timber’s resistance to biological decay, but it does not make a shed maintenance-free. Keep vegetation away from the walls, prevent leaves and debris from collecting around the base, inspect the roof covering, and make sure water drains away rather than sitting beneath the building.
Pressure-treated timber can also develop natural colour variations as it weathers. Fresh treatment can leave timber with a greenish or olive tone, which normally becomes less obvious with exposure to daylight and weather. Our shed maintenance and repair guide covers the regular checks which can help keep a timber garden building in good condition.
Can Pressure Treated Sheds Be Painted?
Yes. Colour paint finishes are available on the actual Sapphire and Platinum buildings displayed on this page. This lets you combine the durability benefits of pressure-treated timber with a colour that better suits your garden.
I would follow the manufacturer’s guidance on coatings and future maintenance because newly treated timber can retain moisture for a period after manufacture. The correct preparation and coating system matter more than simply applying any exterior paint. Our guide to painting and protecting a garden shed gives further advice on finishes and ongoing timber protection.
Insulation, Installation and Shed Bases
Can a Pressure Treated Shed Be Insulated?
Yes. Full-insulation options are available across the Sapphire and Platinum products currently shown here. That can make sense where the shed will be used for hobbies, DIY or workshop-style activities rather than purely for storage.
I would not automatically pay for insulation on a garden-tool shed. If you mainly need space for a mower, bicycles, and equipment, you may be better off spending the money on the right size, wider doors, or shelving.
Are These Pressure Treated Sheds Professionally Fitted?
Professional fitting or assembly is included with the relevant buildings displayed on this page, subject to the applicable delivery area, suitable access and having the correct level base prepared before installation.
Pressure treatment does not remove the need for a proper foundation. A firm, flat, level base helps keep the building square, allows the doors to operate correctly, and reduces unnecessary exposure of the floor to ground moisture. Our garden building base guide explains the main foundation options, site preparation and why keeping the building level and away from persistent ground moisture matters.
Checks Before Buying a Treated Timber Shed
What Should I Check Before Buying a Treated Timber Shed?
Having worked with sheds for many years, I would never judge one solely by the words “pressure treated”. Check the framing, cladding profile and thickness, floor construction, roof, doors and glazing as well. Treatment protects timber, but it cannot turn a lightly constructed shed into a substantial one.
I would also think about future use. A straightforward storage shed has different requirements from a workshop or hobby building, so choose the complete specification rather than one feature in isolation. If you expect to use the building regularly for DIY or hobbies, our garden workshop ideas guide covers practical considerations such as layout, storage, lighting, ventilation, insulation and working space.
Garden Shed Experience Since 1979
My Experience With Sheds Goes Back to 1979
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. I left school at 15 and started my own business in 1979 trading as Marina Sheds. I learnt about timber buildings hands-on by making sheds, selling them, delivering them and dealing directly with customers, so my understanding comes from practical manufacturing experience rather than simply reading manufacturers’ specifications.
I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money which was due from the sale. It was a difficult business lesson, but I stayed in the garden-building industry and carried on.
In 1992 we expanded beyond sheds and added summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins. That wider direction led to the name Titan Garden Buildings. My son Craig joined me in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990, bringing his own practical carpentry and timber-building knowledge into the business.
We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998 and in 2000 formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. Rather than being tied to one manufacturer’s products, Craig and I wanted to use our experience to compare quality buildings from different manufacturers and give customers a genuine choice.
Craig now runs the day-to-day business, and I remain involved to support him and the team whenever required. You can read more about our history on the About 1st Choice Leisure Buildings page.
Why Does My Experience Matter When Choosing a Pressure Treated Shed?
Having manufactured sheds myself, I know that treatment is only one part of the story. I look at the timber species, framing, floor, roof, doors, glazing and installation as well because those are the things which determine whether the complete building is appropriate for the customer.
If Sapphire gives you everything you need, I would rather recommend that than encourage you to spend more unnecessarily. If you need substantially more space or a building for regular hobby or workshop use, Fareham, Southampton, Portsmouth or Winchester may justify the additional specification.
How to Choose the Best Pressure Treated Shed
How Do I Choose the Best Pressure Treated Garden Shed?
Start with what you need to store and how much time you expect to spend inside. Measure the available garden space and your largest equipment, then compare the doors, windows, floor, timber specification, insulation options and overall size of the actual products shown here.
If you are comparing pressure treated sheds or looking for a tanalised shed and are unsure which model suits you, please ask us. Between Craig, myself, and the team, we have a great deal of practical garden-building experience, and I would rather help you choose the right specification before ordering than see you pay for features you don’t need.
See Pressure Treated Sheds Before Buying
Can I See Pressure Treated Sheds Before Buying?
Whenever practical, I strongly recommend seeing garden buildings before making a final decision. You can visit our Surrey garden building display site near Guildford and Woking to inspect representative buildings and compare timber, framing, floors, doors and finishes in person.
Photographs are useful, but opening the doors, walking on the floor and looking at the framing from inside tells you far more about a shed than a picture alone. I started selling sheds in 1979 and still believe seeing the construction for yourself is one of the best ways to make an informed decision.
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