Most of us either have or want a garden shed and we want to know about Cheap Garden Sheds and Best Garden Shed to buy in Australia.
Manufacturers – Cheap Garden Sheds and Best Garden Shed to buy in Australia
There are not many large manufacturers of garden sheds in Australia, and you will find that most sellers are offering the same brands. The large hardware outlets tend to go for cheap Absco Sheds and the others tend to sell the slightly better Spanbilt range or sometimes the Best Sheds range. The Spanbilt range is available at very good prices through Car Covers and Shelter or on this Garden Shed link.
Identifying Cheap imported Steel
In all cases, a lot (or even all) the structural support is in the cladding, which is the metal sheeting. This metal sheeting is sometimes advertised as Colorbond, but it is always a cheap imported steel and not Australian Colorbond. On the larger sheds there may be some noticeably light mild steel or even aluminium structural framing to give the structure some strength. The cladding is often “Smooth Cream, ‘Rivergum” or ‘Slate Grey” which should immediately alert you to the fact that it not Colorbond.
All Colorbond colours are copywrite so if you see ‘Classic Cream,” Pale Eucalypt” or “Woodland Grey” you know it’s Colorbond. The cheap, thinner imported cladding that looks like Colorbond, used on these garden sheds, can usually be cut quite easily with a standard pair of scissors as it is thin.
Colorbond Specifications
The Australian makers of Colorbond, BlueScope Steel, issue specifications and safety guideline on how to use their product safely and properly. One thing they tell you is that Colorbond must not be attached to metal thinner than 1mm. It is unusual for large shed builders to keep to this specification and it is almost never adhered to in the mass Garden Shed market. Imported steel sheeting of 0.32 or less is sometimes being attached to metal of the same thickness. This obviously would never stand up to the Australian Standards for shed building.
Cheap Garden Sheds and Best Garden Shed to buy in Australia
Now you know what you are buying, here are the top selling Spanbilt sheds in Australia.
We believe that Spanbilt make the best garden sheds out of a poor field.
Top 5 best sellers – Cheap Garden Sheds and Best Garden Shed to buy in Australia
Yardstore F83
The largest of the Slimline YardStore range, the F83-D garden shed measures 2.8m x 1.07m x 1.8m. There are other D- range Slimline Yardstore sheds but this is the largest in the series. It is still small enough to fit most courtyards with a wide 1.325m opening door.
The Yardstore F83-D offers plenty of storage space but in a slimline design. This is the ideal steel structure for use in covered locations like car parks, garages, and carports where you need secure storage and organisation and still need space for the car.
It will easily fit in most courtyards or at the side of the house between the fence line. The side entry on this model adds extra flexibility when space is at a premium.
Yardstore F36-s
The YardStore F36-S Slimline Garden shed measures 1.070m x 2.105m x 1.8m and comes in 5 colours.
While slightly larger than the F-26S, this narrow design is still the perfect storage solution for use in covered areas like car parks, carports or even in your garage.
If space is tight and you live in a Townhouse or apartment and you are looking for a narrow garden shed for added storage, then the YardStore F36-S is a great narrow storage solution when space is at a premium. This shed will easily fit as an additional secure solution anywhere in a small garden or even next to the car.
Storemate S53
Looking for something to store your bins or bicycles with easy access? A little extra space can make a significant difference – and that’s just what this skillion-roof garden shed delivers. Over a metre in depth – so there’s heaps of room for shelves. It’s amazing what you can fit in here. Compact dimensions, generous storage space, nice big door. – 1.76m x 1.07m x 2.03m with a door width of 98cm. It comes in 5 colours: – With its dual unobstructed access lid and door, the Storemate s53 is extremely simple, yet brilliantly designed for very easy access.
Yardstore F64-D
The F64-D is the ideal storage shed when size matters! When bigger is better you can’t go wrong with this shed. Measuring 2.1m x 1.41m x 1.8m you won’t be disappointed with this great backyard storage design. Its big enough to hide away the bikes, mower, and large tools without taking over your valuable outdoor living space. For those with big storage needs but a smaller backyard; this shed is for you. It’s a big volume garden shed always in the top 4 selling garden sheds.
Smartlocker Lockaway 900
For those looking for an incredibly smart and secure backyard storage unit, the Smartlocker Range of 800, 900 and 1200 Garden Sheds is hard to beat. The 900 is the most popular and offers everything and more of what you would expect from a premium Garden Shed, featuring a lockable roller door.
The 900 Smartlocker measures: 3650m long x 900mm deep x 2330m high. The roller door has a width of 2.7m and an opening height of 1.89m. It is really a small garage in your back yard; the ultimate premium Storage Shed.
Safe, secure, strong … a storage system built like a garage. This comes with a lockable roller door. It makes access easy for your most valued items, bikes, kayaks, and tools. There is even plenty of depth to get the wheelie bins.
Smartlocker Lockaway 900 comes standard with full corrugated steel cladding, water guttering and downpipe and key lockable roller door, at time of purchase you can specify to remove the rear cladding and the guttering system should that be your preference. You can also choose both your cladding colour and roller door colour from the broad colour pallet should you want two tone aesthetic.
Looking for more? Cheap Garden Sheds and Best Garden Shed to buy in Australia
There are another 20 plus sizes of garden sheds you can choose from this range. You are certain to find something to suit your purpose. However, if you do want something special, it can be custom designed for you at Professional Choice Sheds. A custom design will be more than double the weight of one of the above garden sheds. It will also be above all Australian Standards.