SHED BUILDING GUIDES
Plan the decisions around the timber frame
A useful cut list begins with the right site, base, structure and constraints. These guides explain the choices the 3D designer cannot make on your behalf.
All guides
Planning
Shed Planning Permission in England
Understand the main shed planning-permission questions in England, including location, height, designated land and how the building will be used.
Compliance
Shed Building Regulations in England
A practical introduction to shed Building Regulations in England, covering floor area, boundaries, sleeping use, structure, fire and services.
Construction
Shed Base Options in the UK
Compare paving slabs, concrete blocks, timber skids and concrete slabs for a shed base, with practical guidance on levels, drainage and support.
Construction
Shed Timber Sizes for Floors, Walls and Roofs
Understand common UK shed timber sizes for studs, plates, joists, bearers and rafters, plus structural grade, treatment, centres and stock lengths.
Budgeting
Cost to Build a Shed in the UK
Learn how to estimate the UK cost of a self-built shed, including its base, framing, sheets, cladding, roofing, openings, fixings and labour.
Planning
How to Read a Timber Schedule
Learn how to read a shed timber schedule, distinguish exact cuts from stock lengths, understand grades and treatments, and plan cutting safely.
Ready to test a design?
Set the footprint, roof and timber options, then inspect every generated member.