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A garden shed gives you a dedicated space for tools, equipment, and outdoor supplies that would otherwise clutter the garage or take up room inside the house. A garden shed is one of the most practical additions to a section, providing weatherproof storage close to where garden tools are used.
Standard garden shed sizes in New Zealand range from compact 1.2 metre by 1.8 metre units suited to a small selection of tools through to larger 3 metre by 6 metre structures that function as a full workshop or multi-purpose storage space. The most commonly purchased garden shed size for a residential section is in the range of 1.8 metres by 2.4 metres, which provides enough floor area for a lawnmower, hand tools, garden chemicals, and a modest amount of additional storage.
When choosing a size, buy slightly larger than your current storage needs suggest. A shed that is comfortably adequate on the day you install it will fill up faster than expected as the garden develops and equipment accumulates.
The right garden shed for your section depends on what you need to store, how much space you have, and the conditions the shed will face.
A Zincalume or powder-coated finish extends the life of a steel shed in New Zealand conditions. Choose a shed with a floor included or confirm the base and floor requirements before purchasing.
Most garden sheds sold in New Zealand are available as kit sets designed for homeowner assembly. A kit shed comes with all the structural components, panels, fixings, and instructions needed to complete the build. The construction process follows a consistent sequence regardless of the specific shed model, and most standard kit sheds can be assembled by two people over a weekend.
A concrete slab is the most durable and recommended base for a garden shed. It provides a stable, level, moisture-resistant surface that protects the shed floor and frame from ground contact and water. A compacted gravel pad or a timber bearer frame on concrete footings are practical alternatives where a concrete pour is not feasible. Whichever base type you use, it must be fully level before the shed frame is assembled, as an uneven base causes the structure to rack and the doors to sit out of alignment.
Most single-storey garden sheds with a floor area under 10 square metres are exempt from building consent requirements under the Building Act 2004, provided they are not used for habitation and meet the setback requirements for your property. Rules vary by council and zone, so confirm the requirements with your local council before purchasing and installing a shed. Sheds larger than 10 square metres or those positioned close to a boundary may require consent regardless of their intended use.
A concrete slab is the most durable and recommended base for a garden shed. It provides a stable, level, moisture-resistant surface that protects the shed floor and frame from ground contact and water. A compacted gravel pad or a timber bearer frame on concrete footings are practical alternatives where a concrete pour is not feasible. Whichever base type you use, it must be fully level before the shed frame is assembled, as an uneven base causes the structure to rack and the doors to sit out of alignment.
Mitre 10 stocks a range of garden sheds and shed kits across standard sizes, available in-store and online across New Zealand. Click and Collect is available from your local Mitre 10 store. Mitre 10 also stocks the full range of shed installation supplies including concrete mix, anchor kits, timber bearers, and roofing sealant.
Mitre 10 stocks a range of garden sheds and shed kits across standard sizes, available in-store and online across New Zealand. Find everything from the shed itself through to the concrete, anchor kits, and installation supplies you need for the job.
