Introducing the 3 key types of wooden cladding for your shed walls! Overlap, shiplap and loglap cladding, will give your shed a unique look and feel - all with different advantages. Which one would you choose?

Overlap Cladding

Shiplap Cladding

Loglap Cladding

What Type of Timber Should You Choose for Your Garden Building?

The timber you choose is one of the most important decisions when buying a garden shed. It affects:

• How the shed looks

• How strong it is

• How long it will last

• How easy it is to maintain

At Tiger, we use only top-quality timber, and we recommend doing the same when choosing your shed. While size, style, and price are important, timber quality determines whether your shed will remain durable, functional, and attractive for years.

Why Quality Timber Matters

Low-grade timber may seem cheaper, but it can cause problems quickly. Watch out for:

• Large knotholes

• Splits and warping

• Water damage or rot

• Discoloration or blue-stain

These issues can make your shed hard to assemble, weaken its structure, and reduce its lifespan.

What Makes Tiger Timber Different

• Top-grade European softwood – mainly slow-grown Scandinavian timber

• Controlled process from import to finished product to ensure only high-quality timber is used

• Slow-grown timber is denser, stronger, and less prone to defects

Competitor timber may be harvested too quickly, leading to weak, knotty, or improperly dried timber.

Timber Treatment: Protecting Your Shed

Even the best timber needs proper treatment:

• Most Tiger sheds are dip-treated in protective preservative before drying

  

• Pressure-treated timber is soaked under high pressure with preservative, making it more durable and longer-lasting, though it costs more.

  

• Re-treat your shed before or shortly after installation, and then annually thereafter

• Treat the underside of the floor before assembly — it’s hard to reach afterward

• Preservatives can be clear, tinted, or paint-based, allowing you to protect your shed and change its colour

Properly treated timber ensures your shed stays durable, attractive, and weather-resistant for years.

Key Takeaways

• Timber quality is crucial for a long-lasting, attractive shed

• Avoid low-grade timber that can warp, split, or rot

• Choose slow-grown, kiln-dried, high-grade timber for strength and longevity

• Re-treat annually for maximum protection

By choosing high-quality timber, like Tiger’s, you’re investing in a shed that looks great, lasts longer, and withstands the elements.