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Cara Mackay

Shed Framing Explained: How Thick Should Shed Framing Be?

I’m constantly amazed by how little information you get online from shed companies. You look at some sheds, find one...
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Cara Mackay

Planning Permission for a Shed: What you need to apply

We’ve already looked at whether you need Planning Permission for your Shed in a previous post. (You can read it...
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Cara Mackay

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

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Shed?

More often than not, do I need planning permission for my Shed, is one of the first questions a customer...
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Cara Mackay

Why is Gillies and Mackay so expensive?

The other day I received an e-mail from a guy (it’s okay it happens all the time) and he said...
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Cara Mackay

Steel box profile for Sheds or Garages?

At G&M, we use steel box profile roofing on the majority of our buildings. We love steel box profile because...
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Cara Mackay

Plastic Shed vs Metal Shed vs Timber Shed: Which One is Best for You?

Plastic, metal or timber shed? It’s the age-old question when it comes to sorting out your garden storage. Choosing a...
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Cara Mackay

Can I put a wood-burning stove in my shed or summerhouse?

Want to keep cosy in your shed or summerhouse so that you can use it all year round? Wondering if...
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Cara Mackay

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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Cara Mackay

Buying a Shed vs. Building a Shed

It’s a big complicated sheddy world out there so it is! We’ve been in it for over 35 years and...
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