Buy a well-constructed garden shed to store outdoor equipment, garden supplies or to use as potting shed. Constructed from European pine, these tongue-and-grooved quality outbuildings are also perfect for use as a playhouse or for added workspace for other hobbies. Several styles and sizes are available that can fit any need. All of the sheds are built with the same care and the same top of the line materials. Not only are the walls made with T&G, but also the roofs and floors.

Excel Apex sheds come in several sizes from 6 x 3 foot to 12 x 8 foot. For the hobbyist that needs maximum space, check out the Garden Workshops or the Dutch Barn sheds. The Garden Workshops feature heavy duty ex22 mm T&G floor and walls. Size selections range from 10 x 10 foot to 16 x 10 foot. Sheds are made to one of three building specifications:

• Standard built – 35mm x 45mm framed with ex16 mm T&G

• Combination built – 35mm x 45mm framed with ex19 mm T&G

• Heavy-duty built – 35mm x 65mm framed with 3 x 16 mm T&G

Customize the trussed roof with a tailor-made roof height. Optional tanalised wood treated with a fire-retardant and preservative is available. Door choices include; standard, stable, wide or double.

Find exceptional value in the Excel Pent garden sheds. These versatile buildings are available in standard, combination or heavy-duty choices, as well as tanalised wood. Doors and windows are placed where they are most convenient for the user, and the height and overall size are customizable. Standard sizes range from 6 x 3 foot to 12 x 8 foot. Door choices for the pent styled outbuildings are double, wide or standard.

The solar potting sheds are perfect for use alongside a greenhouse or garden plot or used as a combination potting/storage shed. These solar grow areas are built with the same quality T&G and truss roofs. Optional tanalised wood or basecoat treating is available. Pick from standard or stable doors, as well as opening windows. Standard sizes include 6 x 4 foot to 10 x 8 foot.

For the hobbyist that needs maximum space, check out the Garden Workshops or the Dutch Barn sheds. The Garden Workshops feature heavy duty ex22 mm T&G floor and walls. Size selections range from 10 x 10 foot to 16 x 10 foot. Roofs are finished with a green mineral felt. Internal eaves height is 6 foot 2 inches. The Dutch Barn is a roomy garden building styled with an old world feel. This gambrel curved roofed shed is built with ex19 mm T&G floor and sides. Standard sizes are 7 x 5 foot to 12 x 8 foot. Ridge height is 2400 mm and eaves height is 1830 mm. Double doors are 1200 mm wide. Both the Garden Workshops and the Dutch Barn sheds have treated tanalised/pressure floor and walls for extended life and ease of maintenance. To ensure a strong, no-sag roof, the roof is trussed then decked with ex16 mm T&G.

Need extra office, guest or leisure space? Try a summer house. Houses can double as a storage or garden shed when not in use. They are available with Georgian or traditional glazing and with or without verandas. The summer houses are designed to fit attractively in a corner or nestled among the garden. Optional heavy-duty building materials are available.

Made with the same quality T&G construction, the dog kennels and runs provide shade and comfort for that favorite pet. The kennels are manufactured with Apex styled, mineral felt roofs and have a front hatch to enter and exit the enclosure. Choose from 3 x 2 foot or 4 x 3 foot sized kennels. The fully roofed dog runs come in several sizes that range from 8 x 4 feet to 12 x 6 feet, and are available in standard or heavy-duty material options. The runs are divided into two sections, sleeping and a run area. The run area is meshed with 50 mm x 50 mm, 3mm gauge galvanized mesh. The size and layout of the runs and the door positions are customizable to fit any area.

All of the garden sheds are manufactured with galvanized ring shank nails that do not stain the wood. A base coat preservative is used before delivery. To keep the outbuildings looking their best and prolong the life of the wood, treat the sheds with Cuprinol or other spirit-based preservative. Delivery and set-up of the sheds are available for an additional cost. Look through the different options and features for garden sheds on sheds direct  and find the extra-space needed for any hobby, storage or other use.