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Cara Mackay
19/08/16

Cabins Vs Summerhouses: What’s the difference?

So you’re ready to purchase a timber building for your garden. But what kind are you going to go with?...
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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
23/07/16

Comparing Shed Roofing Options – Felt, Steel and Shingles

So, you’ve made the decision to buy a new shed (or other timber building). Great! But, have you chosen what...
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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
16/07/16

What are Gillies and Mackay Summerhouses made of?

It’s no secret that Gillies and Mackay know what they’re doing when it comes to timber buildings, but just what...
Buyers Prep
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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

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...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
07/07/16

Does a Shed Need Planning Permission? Video

So you’re ready to buy a shed… great! But have you done your research and read our helpful blogs first?...
Buyers Prep
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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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