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Cara Mackay
22/08/16

Why our garages don’t leak – The best timber garage specification

A leaky garage is not what you want when your little baby (your car) is stored inside… the whole point...
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Cara Mackay
23/07/16

What Does Roof Pitch Mean?

When buying a garden shed, knowing what roof you want can make all the difference to the overall look. You...
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Cara Mackay
23/07/16

A Guide to the Wood in Your Shed: Weatherboard, Sarking, Studs & Bearers

We use a lot of #ShedLingo at Gillies and Mackay, and sometimes that can be a bit confusing for you,...
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Cara Mackay
18/07/16

Shed Jargon Buster

Do you find yourself asking things like: What is weatherboard? What does tongue and groove mean? What is sarking… gables…...
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Cara Mackay
07/07/16

Shed framing explained: Different types of shed framing

It’s all very well picking a shed you like, but you need to look at the framing too. Why? Because...
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Cara Mackay
07/07/16

Redwood vs Whitewood: What timber should I look for in a shed?

You’ve decided to buy a shed… great! Done the research, and now you find yourself bombarded with shed companies offering...
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Cara Mackay
17/04/16

What is the Best Timber Garage Specification

I’ll say this quick, so as not to cause alarm…  A single-skinned Timber Garage draws moisture from the air and...
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Cara Mackay
02/12/15

Steel box profile for Sheds or Garages?

Should I have a Steel Box Profile Roof on my Shed? If your Shed is Pent or Apex with a...
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Cara Mackay
02/12/15

Tongue & Groove vs Overlapping Cladding: What’s the best type of cladding for a shed?

Cladding is the exterior of your timber building. There are a variety of different types of cladding, and in this...
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