Category: Frequently Asked Questions

As winter rolls in, bringing shorter days and cooler nights, the allure of a warm, secluded getaway right in your backyard becomes more appealing than ever. So, this winter, why not invest in a project that not only enriches your lifestyle but also enhances your property? Building a SheShed during the colder months is an […]

Adding flyscreens to your SheShed cabin is a fantastic way to enhance comfort by keeping out insects while letting in fresh air. While our cabins offer a few different types of window and doors to optimise style, function, and aesthetic, you can be assured that there are effective solutions available for each type, so you […]

If you're considering a SheShed cabin for your personal haven in New Zealand, understanding council consent regulations is crucial. The good news is that these rules are consistent across all regions of Aotearoa. At SheShed, we're here to support you in your navigating of these regulations seamlessly. Whether you're in the scenic landscapes of Waikato […]

Having a SheShed is a great way to add some space onto your property to accommodate that extra family member, dream business, home office, therapy room, kits retreat... whatever your imagination desires, a SheShed is a fantastic solution! One of the best aspects of getting a SheShed is that once you have it, the cabin […]

Yaro is a licensed building practitioner who is based in the Nelson/Tasman region. He owns his own firm called Craftmak and has had plenty of years of experience in the building industry. Yaro has also built almost every single style of SheShed with success, so he comes with a wealth of valuable knowledge that is […]

At SheShed we supply our cabins in either treated or untreated timber (and sometimes both options) – both of which have strong characteristics of durability and stability as they are made from the versatile Nordic Spruce Wood (See blog: What is Nordic Spruce). This is a denser timber that comes from the same family as […]

At SheShed we supply two types of roofing for our cabins depending on the style you are ordering. In this blog we will cover the properties and uses of asphalt shingle tiles to answer some common questions to provide a better understanding of their benefits, care, and maintenance. What are Asphalt Shingle Tiles? Asphalt shingle […]

Our SheShed cabins are made from Nordic Spruce, which is part of the Pinaceae family, the same family of trees as fir, pine, and even cedar. Nordic spruce is grown in Northern European countries like Latvia and Estonia where the climate is a lot colder, thus creating a finer, even texture with a straighter grain.

Our SheShed flatpack kitset cabins are the perfect way to add extra living space to your home, or create a backyard office, or finally get that dedicated hobby workspace. But what if you need a bathroom or kitchen?  

Occasionally our customers will ask us what they should expect in terms of costs for hiring a builder for their flatpack kitset shed, so, we thought we’d make a guide, and here it is!

If you're just starting to build your SheShed cabin kitset or have been using it for a while and want to add power, this blog post is for you. Power is great for helping your home office, studio or guest house, become a functional and beautiful space to use.

If you've just built yourself a beautiful timber cabin, the last thing you want is for it to be ruined by the weather… We want your cabin to last for years to come through all of the elements, so in this Learning Hub article we will give you our top tips for weatherproofing your cabin.