Stylish and robust addition to any garden. A metal gazebo is an ideal central feature allowing you to enjoy your garden but still have some protection from the elements. Generally designed with no floor, therefore requiring bolting onto a pre-existing concrete or paving slab base.

Our range of metal gazebos, parasols, awnings and party tents will keep you cool or dry, depending on the weather, whatever your budget and style. Take home a parasol that slots into your patio table or a sun shade that sits to one side and don’t forget a parasol base to stop it blowing away!

For larger gardens, why not shop our range of retractable awnings for stylish protection on the side of the house or take home a gazebo, perfect for hot days and late nights at home or at the campsite. Our selection of party tents will keep your guests comfortable whatever the occasion. Love your garden with our selection of gazebos, parasols and awnings!

Metal gazebos have a cool, contemporary look that will add a touch of summer glamour to your garden, keeping you comfortable when you need a little extra shade. Choose from open canopy metal gazebos which give you overhead cover or a steel gazebo with sides for a private and shady place to chill.

OUR LATEST ADDITIONS TO OUR METAL GAZEBO RANGE INCLUDE: –

Outsunny 10’x10′ Hardtop Metal Gazebo with Netting and Curtains – Black

Outsunny 10’x10′ Hardtop Metal Gazebo with Netting Drapes and Curtains – Black

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Carports can do a great job of protecting your car, truck, boat, motorcycle, garden machinery, and more from winter weather and summer sun. For those who don’t have a garage, a carport is an affordable alternative that can often be assembled in a few hours.

Deciding on the best carport can be difficult as there are many options designed to fulfill specific needs. Some are lightweight, temporary structures while others are more permanent. There are many different configurations, too.

Keep reading to find out the important details to consider, and learn about the pros and cons of some of the best carports currently available.

Before You Buy a Carport
Carports vary from simple shelters to durable enclosures that keep vehicles and equipment hidden from prying eyes. However, it’s fair to say that even locking models don’t offer a huge amount of protection from a determined thief. If security is a major concern, or the goal is to install a workbench, refrigerator, or other convenience, then it might be worth investing in a prefabricated garage.

Keep in mind that local zoning laws may prevent someone from installing a carport. There may be outright bans or restrictions on size or how close it can be placed to a neighbour’s property line, and a permit (and a fee) may also be necessary. Make sure to check with the local municipality before buying. Don’t make assumptions just because someone nearby has added a carport.

What to Consider When Choosing the Best Carports
There are hundreds of good carports on the market with something to suit virtually every need. In order to get the right balance between features and value, each of the following aspects are important to consider.

Fixed vs. Collapsible
At the budget end of the market, collapsible carports are little more than a fabric canopy over a steel or aluminium frame. Good ones are nevertheless capable of protecting a car from bad weather or from strong sunlight that can bleach the car’s paintwork. Other models can have enclosed sides, zippered doors, and even windows. Other than cost, the big advantage with collapsible carports is that they are relatively easy to move from one place to another, and some can be easily packed away. However, over time, the fabric cover can degrade.

Fixed carports can be either attached to an existing building or freestanding. Frames are stronger than the frames of collapsible models. Roofs are steel, aluminum, or polycarbonate. These are usually intended as permanent structures, so plenty of thought needs to go into positioning.

Size
The floor space provided by a carport is obviously a key issue. While 10 feet by 20 feet is the most popular, we found those that range from a compact 10 feet by 10 feet to an enormous 20 feet by 29 feet. While most are used to protect cars or trucks, they can also be used for boats, motorcycles, garden tractors, mowers, and more. It can be difficult to visualize sizes, so it may be a good idea to tape out an area in the yard to represent the amount of space a particular carport will need.

It is also important to consider clearance height. The differences between a compact car and a large truck or a trailered boat are considerable. Be sure to check the door opening if the carport has one.

Protection
Many carports are open sided—not just collapsible models, but fixed ones, too. While these don’t offer the same level of overall protection as fully enclosed models, positioning them in a sheltered spot out of strong winds can help.

While enclosed carports provide much better defence against rain and snow, the roof and sides are invariably made of some kind of fabric. The strength and durability of this is then a key issue. Waterproofing and UV resistance are common. Nylon, polyester, and polyethylene offer good strength. So-called “ripstop” materials help prevent small tears from growing. It’s nice to find actual material thickness quoted, but often manufacturers just use phrases like “triple-layer” or “heavy-duty,” which aren’t particularly informative or helpful when trying to compare options.

Assembly and Installation
Carport assembly and installation is generally considered a job for at least two people. Although components are not particularly heavy, they can still be unwieldy. When it comes to assembling the roof, for example, it might well be necessary for someone to be standing on a ladder while the other person supports the components being fixed.

Many carports can be assembled with the tools provided, but it’s not always the case. It is an area worth checking when looking at products. There’s also the question of an appropriate surface. Collapsible carports can go just about anywhere, but fixed models generally need a hard concrete or tile base.

Our Top Picks

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See some of our latest  timber furniture installs and arbour installations from around the UK.

A small example of recent installations where customers requirements were taken care off by our experienced installers. Ordered and installed by SHEDMASTER – the UKs favourite shed installer!

Rowlinson Victoria Timber Arbour

Rowlinson Victoria Timber Arbour

Inspired by Victorian design, the Rowlinson Victoria Timber Arbour has a beautiful classic look. It features a wavy panel on the edge of the seat and trellis panels on the back and sides, which are great for adding climbing plants to. A round classical-shaped open slatted roof finishes off the look while providing you with some shade from the sun.

This free standing arbour features a solid fixed seat, lattice side detailing, a full lattice back panel and elegantly curved slatted open roof. Make this superb arbour seat the focal point of your garden and enjoy quiet times with your favourite tipple and a good book.

Rowlinson Haven Timber Arbour

This delightful wooden arbour seat from Rowlinson will transform any garden or outdoor space.

The Rowlinson Haven Timber Arbour will be a stylish addition to any garden, providing a nice comfortable space to sit, relax and enjoy the outdoors. It’s supplied in natural timber finish with attractive metal detailing in the back panels and has been pressure treated against rot. Designed for easy 2 person assembly, to seat up to 4 people and for fitting into right angle corners. Paint or stain to your preference and simply enjoy!

Particularly suitable when positioned to face south so that warm sunshine streams through the open front, the inside of your arbour will become a fabulous haven in which to sit and relax.

Elegantly designed, this modern structure retains the graceful appearance of an arbour from yesteryear with diamond ‘windows’ containing metal detailing added to its timber panelled sides.

With exceptional specifications and constructed from high quality FSC softwood, all the timber has been pressure treated to guarantee rot resistance and a long life span.

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Since 2017, the remains of Stretford’s industrial past have been occupied by a collection of gnomes. 

OPENED IN 1894, THE MANCHESTER Ship Canal linked Manchester to the Irish Sea near Liverpool. After six years of work and construction, the 36-mile canal made Manchester’s docks the third-largest in the country, despite the fact the city is 40 miles inland. The canal remained in industrial use for almost 100 years until 1984 when the docks closed, as container ships and other industrial vessels became too large for the canal.

Even 30 years after its closure, the concrete “islands” that held the structures along the canal remained. It was on one such island that in 2017,  the outgrown canal welcomed a much smaller guest than its previous behemoths, a single gnome.

Gnorman, a trailblazer of sorts, arrived on the abandoned concrete island in 2017 and claimed it as his gnomestead. Joining her husband shortly after was Gnorma, at which point the dwarfish dominion was well and truly established. Within no time, the cone-hatted couple welcomed twins, Gnoah and Gnatalie, and enlisted the much-needed help of Gnorman’s parents Gnellie and Gnorbert, who still live with the happy family.

As with many family homes, the island is visited yearly by its very own gnomish Santa Claus over the Christmas period and the pintsized colony continues to grow. Gnoddy and Gneddy, a same-sex gnome couple who moved to the island in 2020 were heavily damaged during an act of vandalism.

Though Gnome Island sits on the Salford side of the canal, it is best viewed from the Trafford banks since this is the direction the gnomes face. They can be seen from the canalside, as well as from the passing water taxis.

All that is missing is our garden sheds from Shed Master! We must encourage our guys to build some homes for these gnomes.

Clippers Quay
Manchester, England, M17 1WS
United Kingdom

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Carports can do a great job of protecting your car, truck, boat, motorcycle, garden machinery, and more from winter weather and summer sun. For those who don’t have a garage, a carport is an affordable alternative that can often be assembled in a few hours.

Deciding on the best carport can be difficult as there are many options designed to fulfil specific needs. Some are lightweight, temporary structures while others are more permanent. There are many different configurations, too.

Before You Buy a Carport 

Carports vary from simple shelters to durable enclosures that keep vehicles and equipment hidden from prying eyes. However, it’s fair to say that even locking models don’t offer a huge amount of protection from a determined thief. If security is a major concern, or the goal is to install a workbench, refrigerator, or other convenience, then it might be worth investing in a prefabricated garage.

Keep in mind that local zoning laws may prevent someone from installing a carport. There may be outright bans or restrictions on size or how close it can be placed to a neighbour’s property line, and a permit (and a fee) may also be necessary. Make sure to check with you local council before buying. Don’t make assumptions just because someone nearby has added a carport.

What to Consider When Choosing the Best Carports

There are hundreds of good carports on the market with something to suit virtually every need. In order to get the right balance between features and value, each of the following aspects are important to consider.

Fixed vs. Collapsible

At the budget end of the market, collapsible carports are little more than a fabric canopy over a steel or aluminum frame. Good ones are nevertheless capable of protecting a car from bad weather or from strong sunlight that can bleach the car’s paintwork. Other models can have enclosed sides, zippered doors, and even windows. Other than cost, the big advantage with collapsible carports is that they are relatively easy to move from one place to another, and some can be easily packed away. However, over time, the fabric cover can degrade.

Fixed carports can be either attached to an existing building or freestanding. Frames are stronger than the frames of collapsible models. Roofs are steel, aluminium, or polycarbonate. These are usually intended as permanent structures, so plenty of thought needs to go into positioning.

Size

The floor space provided by a carport is obviously a key issue. While 10 feet by 20 feet is the most popular, we found those that range from a compact 10 feet by 10 feet to an enormous 20 feet by 29 feet. While most are used to protect cars or trucks, they can also be used for boats, motorcycles, garden tractors, mowers, and more. It can be difficult to visualize sizes, so it may be a good idea to tape out an area in the yard to represent the amount of space a particular carport will need.

It is also important to consider clearance height. The differences between a compact car and a large truck or a trailered boat are considerable. Be sure to check the door opening if the carport has one.

Protection

Many carports are open sided—not just collapsible models, but fixed ones, too. While these don’t offer the same level of overall protection as fully enclosed models, positioning them in a sheltered spot out of strong winds can help.

While enclosed carports provide much better defence against rain and snow, the roof and sides are invariably made of some kind of fabric. The strength and durability of this is then a key issue. Waterproofing and UV resistance are common. Nylon, polyester, and polyethylene offer good strength. So-called “ripstop” materials help prevent small tears from growing. It’s nice to find actual material thickness quoted, but often manufacturers just use phrases like “triple-layer” or “heavy-duty,” which aren’t particularly informative or helpful when trying to compare options.

Assembly and Installation

Carport assembly and installation is generally considered a job for at least two people. Although components are not particularly heavy, they can still be unwieldy. When it comes to assembling the roof, for example, it might well be necessary for someone to be standing on a ladder while the other person supports the components being fixed.

Many carports can be assembled with the tools provided, but it’s not always the case. It is an area worth checking when looking at products. There’s also the question of an appropriate surface. Collapsible carports can go just about anywhere, but fixed models generally need a hard concrete or tile base.

Our Best Selling Carports and Canopies

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Give your timber shed a new natural look or make a striking al fresco statement with our guide to the best paint solutions for your shed
Whether your shed is little more than a repository for garden equipment that barely gets a glance most of the year or it’s your essential go-to oasis from the family, you’ll want to invest in the absolute best shed paint you can afford. There are two excellent reasons for this. First, if you don’t paint it semi-regularly, the shed will rot and fall down. Second, if it rots and falls down, you’ll have to buy a new one and paint that instead.

While the thought of prepping and painting your shed can be less than appealing, if you get it right and use quality paint, you’ll discover that what was once an unpleasant annual affair can become a task that actually requires less frequent attention, with some options offering up to five years’ protection from the weather. Do these cost more? Yes. Is the extra expense worth it? Undoubtedly.

There are various different types of “paint” to choose from, including wood stains, wood varnishes and actual wood paints. Which you choose depends on the finish you want to achieve. Below, you’ll find our recommendations; if you don’t know where to begin, take a look at our comprehensive buying guide immediately below.

How to choose the best shed paint for you

Shed paints – what’s the difference between them?
Wood stains, which are available in a wide range of colours, are for those who want to give their shed protection from the elements while still being able to enjoy the natural grain, as stain penetrates the wood to colour and protect while leaving the grain visible.

Wood varnish also allows the grain to shine through, as this usually clear treatment sits on the surface to form a weatherproof barrier.

Finally, wood paint is the one to go for if you’re looking to make a bolder statement. Usually opaque, wood paint covers up the grain completely, but is available in a range of colours, from unassumingly muted shades to options at the vibrant end of the colour spectrum. Which you choose depends on the finish you want to achieve, so day one of painting your shed begins with a question of aesthetics: natural or not?

I’ve settled on a look, now what?
As with any decorating job, preparation is key. Getting your prep right will not only make things easier but also result in a finer finish.

So, once you’ve decided on your type of treatment, brand and colour, read all the manufacturer’s instructions on how to apply the paint, how long to let it dry between coats and, of course, how many coats are recommended.

Armed with that knowledge, it’s time to sort your shed surface. Use a wire brush to remove any old flaky paint, dust and dirt. Next, mask off any hinges and windows and, depending on how you intend to apply your paint, cover the roof overhang with newspaper (taped on). You’ll also want to use dust sheets to protect the ground where you’re painting, plus any nearby fencing.

Once that’s done, it’s time to paint, so check to see whether a primer or undercoat is called for, and reach for the brush, roller or sprayer, as per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Remember to stir the paint before first use, and several times during the painting process.

I’m all set – anything else?
Of course – health and safety! When dealing with any paint, we strongly suggest the use of protective eyewear, a face mask and decorator’s gloves. It’s also a good idea to plan your painting in conjunction with the weather forecast. Pick a warm, dry day, or you may end up watching your work wash away. Finally, painting can get messy, so it’s probably a good idea not to wear any clothes you’re particularly fond of!

Ronseal One Coat Fence Life: Best shed paint for least work

Yes, it does clearly say “fence” on the tin, but Ronseal One Coat Fence Life is an ideal stain for all manner of rough sawn exterior wood, and suitable for sheds in particular.

Available in six natural colours, including Tudor Oak Black for gardens of a more Goth bent, this stain penetrates the wood to give it excellent protection for up to two years – from both exposure to wet and cold weather and the greying effects of UV light – while allowing the natural grain to show.

Offering up to three years of colour performance and full protection from UV light and the extremes of the elements, the only downside is that, being a little on the thin side, if you’re trying to cover up previous paint, you may need additional coats to achieve your ideal end look. But then, with nine litres at a quid each, you’ve got plenty to work with.

It’s easy to apply using a brush or spray (the latter cutting your labour time by around 50%) and, as the name suggests, unless you’re attempting to cover over a much brighter, contrasting colour, you only need to apply one coat. It’s shower-proof within an hour and fully dry in four.

Wickes Shed & Fence Stain: Best shed stain on a budget

This highly protective treatment from Wickes comes in at just £1 per litre. Cheap as wood chips and available in five nature-aping colours, the formulation goes on easily, whether applied with a brush or a roller. It can be quite runny, though, so be careful not to overload your tool of choice, or you’ll lose half of it to your dust sheets.

As its name suggests, this varnish is so tough it can even withstand the heavy weather-battering it would likely receive at sea. So, a wet winter in the suburbs should pose no problem.

Johnstone’s Woodcare Outdoor Yacht Varnish: Best shed varnish option

Setting aside the stain and paint options, what we have here is a clear varnish that will give the timber of your shed a light gloss look, through which the wood’s grain can clearly be seen.

As always, ensure all surfaces are clean and smooth and sand down any previous varnish before applying the Yacht Varnish with a brush, working with the grain to get a flawless finish. Johnstone recommends a minimum of two coats for best results, so once you’ve waited out the reasonably long drying time, lightly sand down the first coat before starting on the second.

Obviously a time-sensitive job, you’ll need to make sure you have a couple of rain-free days lined up before starting work, but when it’s done your shed will look its natural best and be able to withstand even the wettest waves of weather.

Johnstone’s Garden Colours: Best shed paint for colour options

There is choice, over-choice, then Johnstone’s Garden Colours. This range of paints is perfect for your shed and comes in 20 striking colours, from the almost ghostly Natural Vanilla to the decidedly arresting Merry Berry (not to be confused with the TV cake-enthusiast).

Offering a full four years’ protection from the worst Mother Nature can throw at it, the easy-on formulation requires more effort than Ronseal’s One Coat option above. A single application may be sufficient, depending on the state of your shed, but two coats is probably the minimum requirement. There’s also a longer drying time to contend with, but for anyone looking to make a statement in their garden, courtesy of a richly tinged shed that truly stands out, the result will be worth every extra second.

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We’re extremely pleased to announce the launch of our new website! it was time for a fresh new look and I’m sure you’ll agree the result is fantastic!

Our main aims of this website is to replicate the great and thorough service we offer in our installation service whilst offering the products we install to our customers direct.

The new website has a higher level of interaction, with a major design update. It provides a range of easy to access resources and information such videos, manuals and specifications of the sheds that we can supply and install.

Our blog aims to educate and inform our clients as well as highlight projects we have completed.

We hope you are as pleased as we are with the new and fresh website redesign and online shopping integration. We plan on continually keeping our clients updated with anything new..

We encourage that if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback, please contact us.

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