Description

Looking for an affordable but high quality small to medium shed that is nice and spacious on the inside? Look no further than the 7 x 7 Alderney Shed from Shire. With quality features that include first-class timber, thick and sturdy wall cladding, a robust framework, a tongue and groove floor and shiplap tongue and groove cladding, what more could you possibly need from a shed to assure you it will last for years to come? Whether you have garden furniture, tools, a lawnmower, kids’ toys or simply have existing storage spaces that are bursting at the seams, the Alderney will provide a fantastic expansion on your current storage.

Plus, the Alderney’s spaciousness and generous roof height also makes it suitable for use as a home workshop. When you also take into account the opening window that is included as part of the package, this provides you with an interior is bright and airy, ensuring that it is ideal for workshop use. You can also rest assured that the Alderney will look great in your garden, wherever you situate it. Its attractive apex roof and charming, Georgian-style 'crossed' glazed window add extra character to the shed’s pleasing exterior. Finally, the Alderney’s sleek and smart tongue and groove timber finish completes what is a really good-looking garden shed.  

Features

The Alderney gets its strength and durability from its 34mm x 34mm framework, which is sometimes as much as 20% thicker than the framing on similar products from other manufacturers in this price bracket. The Alderney also includes a 12mm tongue and groove floor as standard. This is another quality feature that is seldom found on sheds of this price and ensures you have a shed floor that has an impressive load capacity.

The Alderney boasts a high quality, 12mm thick shiplap tongue and groove construction. On shiplap tongue and groove sheds, the individual boards close together tightly. This gives the building great strength and the interior fantastic protection from the elements by encouraging water run off.

The shed’s opening window is glazed with horticultural glass for a clearer pane and long lasting clarity. This is another selling point of the Alderney as many other sheds that are this affordable will use Perspex or a similar material, which often dulls over time. Plus, the window has a unique profiled 'lip' that covers the opening in the panel which adds further weather resistance. The window has two levels of opening and can be located anywhere on the side elevations of your shed to suit your needs.

Its roof is made from 8mm oriented strand board, (OSB) a robust material that is weather resistant. Mineral roofing felt is also included to add to the shed’s weather resistance and provide protection against damp and rot.

Wide opening double doors allow easy access when taking items in and out of the Alderney and they are ledged for additional strength. A padbolt, to which you can attach a padlock, (padlock not supplied) is also included to provide security for valuables stored inside the shed. This range of fantastic features demonstrates why so many choose the Alderney for their gardens.

About the Timber

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

About Shire

Established in 1945, Shire are the country's leading, and one of the oldest established, manufacturers 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. At peak times they produce thousands of buildings a week. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses. Their production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities for many of their ranges, 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 buildings in the UK.

Additional Details about Your Order

If you think that a Shire Alderney Shed would be perfect for you, take a look at our delivery information. We’re pleased to offer the option of booking our dedicated professionals who will assemble your shed quickly and correctly. However, you can choose to use the comprehensive instructions included with the shed and construct it yourself. If you would like any extra details, feel free to email us to discuss your order and our full range of product options, or better still, give us a call so we can find the perfect shed to suit your needs.

Alternatively, why not visit us at our Brookfields Garden Centre showsite near Nottingham? One of our helpful advisors will be on hand to show you around or to help guide you through your order in person. Though if there is a particular garden building you would like to see, we recommend contacting us in advance to find out if we have it, or one similar, on site.

This shed 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 recommends that you apply a water based top coat. 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. Many manufacturers, including Shire, recommend Protek Royal Exterior wood finish, available from elbec in over 50 different colours. This is also a great way to refresh the look of your shed over time or personalise it to your liking.

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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.

Specification

Quickview

The 7 x 7 Shire Alderney Shed is a popular, medium sized garden shed which can be relied upon to last for years. Attractive, spacious on the inside and with quality characteristics in abundance, the key features include:

• Spacious interior and wide opening double doors making it perfect for all your storage needs or even for use as a small home workshop

• Quality 12mm tongue and groove floor that has an impressive load capacity

• Shiplap tongue and groove walls for a sturdy construction and fantastic protection from the elements, all covered by a 10 year anti-rot guarantee

• Includes an opening window, which can be located anywhere on the side elevations, that helps make the interior bright and airy

Key Features

• 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.
• Opening Window that can be fitted on either side
• Robust 12mm Shiplap interlocking cladding
• Strong rounded framework ie no sharp edges
• Its squareness makes storage easier
• Double Doors for easy access

Customer Reviews

By Mrs Evans on 15th July 2016

"Excellent and prompt The order was easy to place and the delivery excellent and on time. The instructions were clear but would have been easier to read if a bigger print had been used. It was fun to put together and fairly straightforward. The opening window is lovely and was easy to fit.We are very pleased with the design of the shed and found the modular panels easy to put together. We would use this company again as the staff were very helpful. "