6’9 x 6’6 Shire Barn Double Door Shed

Building Type and Measurements

• Ridge height – 7’4”
• Eaves height – 5’6”
• Door opening height – 5’7”
• Door opening width – 4’6”
• Depth including overhang – 8’3”
• Width including overhang – 7’1”

This is a storage shed with a very unique design. As it is built with a tongue and groove floor, it could also be turned into a small workshop or be used as a home office if you add power to the building. It has an extremely tall build, ensuring even the tallest of equipment can be stored in here with no problems. The height of the doors is also slightly taller than average, as is the width. All in all compared to other similar size buildings this one does offer slightly larger measurements for your convenience.

Roof and Floor

The unusual roof is the signature feature of this shed. It may only be constructed from solid sheet materials, but its design is extraordinary. It is described as having an apex roof, though as you will see in the photo, it doesn’t have the traditional apex look. However, it does still provide the same excellent level of resistance to rainwater as a more traditional roof.

The floor is equally as impressive. It may not have a fancy design, but it is built with tongue and groove to give it maximum strength. This is what makes the building suitable for multiple uses.

Cladding, Frame and Treatment Requirements

Shiplap tongue and groove features on the walls of this shed, giving it a really smooth, professional design. Shiplap is notorious for its extreme weather resistance, as well as its attractive style. A small indentation located between every panel is used to drain rain away from the shed, stopping rot and fungus developing over time. The tongue and groove aspect of the assembly is also important as it doesn’t just make slotting the panels together easier, but it also leaves a small expansion gap between them to ensure any warping over the year doesn’t affect the structure of the shed. It also uses a thicker frame than most competitor sheds, measuring 34mm x 34mm.

It is unusual to see that only a basecoat treatment has been provided. Within this price range you’ll find a lot of sheds offered by Shed Store come with dip treated or even pressure treated walls. A basecoat treatment is the lowest type of preservative used and will only offer protection to the timber throughout transit. Therefore you will need to add your own treatment after construction and annually afterwards.

Doors and Windows

Out of all of the sheds we review, we particularly love the barn style models as they come with exceptionally large doors. The height and width of the double doors included on this building make storing absolutely anything a breeze. The sheer convenience and comfort offered is outstanding and the only thing we can really fault is the fact they aren’t braced.

We also really like the style of the window. It benefits from an attractive panelled design which blends in perfectly with the barn style. It is also openable which is another massive benefit, as it allows you to get good air flow into the shed, protecting your storage from mould and condensation. They are glazed with horticultural glass and also benefit from mitred profile beading which means you won’t have any awkward cutting to worry about during installation.

Security and Privacy

With just a pad bolt and no padlock included, the security will need to be improved if you don’t have a secure garden. We’d recommend buying a padlock anyway as you never know when an opportunist thief might come along. Privacy wise there is a window, though with it being panelled it isn’t as easy to peer through as a solid window. One thing you may worry about because the window is openable is whether someone will be able to climb through. The good news is the window does lock from the inside so as long as you keep it closed when you aren’t around, it won’t be easy to get through. One way to improve the privacy is to hang curtains or a blind if preferred.

Customisation Options and Extras

The only customisation option available with this stylish shed is the choice of window placement. It can be moved to any fully boarded panel. The good thing about this is that you can install the shed on either side of the garden. You can also make sure you add the window to the most private side.

The choice of extras available also isn’t amazing. We are especially surprised to see that Shed Store haven’t included a padlock in the extras. They sell them and as there is a pad bolt added to the door it would be logical for the company to add them as an extra. So we recommend you browse the site and choose one of their high quality alarm padlocks to make sure you are protecting your storage against theft.

The one extra that is provided is the wooden base with adjustable spikes. It may seem like an expensive extra to invest in, but if you only have grass or soil to install the shed on top of, the base will ensure the floor is protected against rot. It also speeds up the assembly of the shed and the adjustable spikes ground the base into the floor to ensure it remains sturdy all year round.