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We get all kinds of questions from our amazing customers, and for the last few years we've been answering the majority of them on our blog.

We've compiled all these posts into the Gillies & Mackay Buyer's Guides – simply head to the area you're looking for and get your questions answered!

We're constantly working on new content to help sheddies like you find what you're looking for. So, if there's anything you can't find here, ping us a message and we'll get you sorted.

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Featured image for “Why our garages don’t leak – The best timber garage specification”
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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...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
17/12/16

The Best Shed for a Harley Davidson

(Above Image Credit: RMJ Limited – RuggedMotorbikeJeans.com) Is your partner sick to death of Harley parts ‘carefully’ placed on the...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
26/11/16

How to insulate a shed: insulation pricing, materials and expert advice…

If you are thinking about getting a brand spanking new shed for your garden you might be wondering whether it...
Aftercare
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Cara Mackay
26/11/16

Summerhouse or Snowhouse?

It’s that time of year when you’d rather go without the bathroom light for 4 months than embrace the freezing...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
20/09/16

In Col We Trust

It’s been a whirlwind bromance for me and this man. 3 years in the making. We’ve shared heartache and happiness,...
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Cara Mackay
14/09/16

Wee Oor Wullie Pirate Sets Sail

We did something incredible… It starts with my friend Vicky Beach Huts, she’s already crazy… She was all; game –...
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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?...
Buyers Prep
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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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Featured image for “A Guide to the Wood in Your Shed: Weatherboard, Sarking, Studs & Bearers”
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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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