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Shire
Shire is a respected name in the garden building industry, having been in business since 1981. The company has a rich history of craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. Shire has consistently grown and expanded over the years, occupying 20 acres of factories and warehouses. Their state-of-the-art facilities include a planing mill, joinery production, undercover timber store, and large warehouses capable of holding up to 20,000 buildings in stock. We are pleased to say that Shire products and services have brought immense satisfaction to hundreds of thousands of customers.
Built to Last, Timeless Quality
Shire's garden buildings are made to the highest standards using only the best materials from sustainable sources. Timber is imported directly from Scandinavia, selected from the highest grade slow-grown wood. As one of the few manufacturers to store all buildings in covered areas, your purchase is fully protected before delivery. Shire is dedicated to offering both excellent value and superb quality, ensuring that its products are accessible to all budgets.
Why Buy Shire?
Your Vision, Your Way
Shire's offering is not just a service; it's a celebration of individuality. A prime example of this is the Made to Measure and Bespoke Services. It redefines the concept of tailor-made solutions, merging bespoke luxury with accessibility in pricing.
The cornerstone of this service is the empowerment of the customer. Here, you are not just a buyer but the creator, the artist of your vision. The Made to Measure approach ensures that every aspect of the design reflects your desires, from the overall size to the placement of each door and window.
Our team of experts offer professional consultation; they walk with you, translating your ideas into tangible reality. Every step, from the initial concept to the ultimate installation, is infused with a commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
Buying Essentials: What Not to Miss
Don't let inferior construction compromise your investment. Discover the hidden details that separate quality garden buildings from the rest.
- The only manufacturer offering 34mm x 34mm framing on entry-level sheds for superior strength
- Expertly crafted joinery windows that enhance both performance and aesthetics
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Why Framing is Important
Shire is the only manufacturer to offer a minimum 34mm x 34mm framework on their entry-level sheds - a crucial detail many buyers miss. The framework is the backbone of your garden building, determining its strength, durability and stability.
While the difference between a 34mm x 34mm and a standard 28mm x 28mm framework might seem minor, it significantly impacts performance. Our stronger framing provides greater structural integrity, superior load-bearing capacity and increased resistance to warping. This makes your garden building more resilient in all weather conditions and extends its lifespan considerably, especially in exposed locations. Shire's premium sheds have framing that goes up to 70mm x 44mm, making them incredibly strong.
The Value of Proper Joinery Windows
Another often-overlooked feature is the quality of windows. Shire's garden buildings feature proper joinery windows - a mark of superior craftsmanship that sets us apart from competitors.
Our joinery windows are crafted using traditional mortise and tenon joints with thicker, solid timber frames. This traditional technique ensures better sealing, reducing draughts and improving energy efficiency. Beyond the practical benefits, these windows provide an aesthetically pleasing finish that enhances the overall appearance of your garden building.
Unlike standard windows with simple screw or stapled frames, our joinery windows resist warping, provide better insulation, and maintain their quality appearance for years to come.
Shire Custom Garden Buildings
Shire stands out for its exceptional ability to customise garden buildings, providing unmatched flexibility in its extensive range. You can tailor any structure to your specific needs, from sheds and summerhouses to beautiful log cabins. Change everything from sizes to roof styles and the number and placement of windows and doors, ensuring every detail is just right. This includes Shire's Premium and Professional sheds, as well as any of their 28mm and above log cabins (excluding corner log cabins), all of which can be fully customised to suit your vision.
Shire's bespoke service is more than a feature-it's a promise to deliver a garden building that perfectly aligns with your individual style and requirements. Explore standout models such as the Cali, Mayfield, and Lela, all of which can be customised to fully reflect personal tastes and preferences. With Shire, every garden building is crafted to be as distinctive and unique as its owner.
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Experience Shire at Our Show Site
Experience the superior quality of Shire products firsthand at our show site, where an impressive range of sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, and insulated garden rooms are on full display. Each product is a testament to Shire's dedication to craftsmanship and design, offering a tangible feel of the excellence that sets them apart.
We invite you to visit and explore these exquisite structures at your leisure. While you are welcome to pop in, we recommend booking an appointment. It will give you a personalised experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the possibilities that Shire offers for enhancing your outdoor space.
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Latest News & Press Releases
Shire is poised to make a strong impression in 2025 with their exciting new product lineup. The collection features their signature overlap pent sheds, constructed with robust 34mm x 34mm framing, alongside the attractively priced Alora Summerhouse that offers a contemporary design. Building on the success of their popular Gazebo Summerhouse, Shire is introducing a new hexagonal summerhouse series in 7x6 sizing. This expansion includes the modern Keswick and Kendal models, as well as the Fleswick and Buttermere variants which feature distinctive hipped roofs.
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Lynne Sharpe Guppy
Good, well made, solid product. Looks fab up although we've yet to get it painted. My builders erected it fairly easily, but certainly the job would not be for the faint hearted needing a fair bit of strength, height and octopus arms !
Herold Richards
Very helpful always letting me know step by step what was going on Very Happy
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