The shift in lifestyle over the past 12 months has seen a surge in creating additional space for home offices, games rooms, bars and craft areas using garden outbuildings, sheds and summerhouses. According to AMA Research, domestic garden buildings and structures were predicted to grow by 12% between 2018 and 2022.

If you are considering installing a garden building or summerhouse and you’re looking for the perfect items to complete your project, Covers has a wide range of high quality products that offer the ideal finishing touch. We’ve rounded-up a few of our favourites for you below.

Cladding – Timber & Composite

The trend for cladding in garden building design has seen rapid growth over the past few years. Real timber and composite profiles provide a desirable aesthetic and are quick and easy to install.

Western Red cedar cladding is a popular choice due to its long-lasting durability and beautiful rich, varied colours. Covers offers a wide selection of timbers, including Siberian Larch, Accoya and LIGNIA®.

These can all be chemically treated during production to enhance the durability of the timber, as well as lacquered in a transparent finish or in a range of colours to suit your specific requirements. We are also pleased to offer Yakisugi charred treated timber claddings, which are extremely popular choice and bang on trend.

If you want to spruce up an existing wall or add a final flourish to your outbuilding, then Millboard external cladding is the perfect choice for creating an elegant and stylish look. Inspired by the beauty of nature, it is made using composite materials that are moulded from selected timbers to make it appear exceptionally realistic. It also has the additional advantage of being low maintenance with excellent UV and weathering stability. Available in a range of colours and finishes, including antique oak and burnt cedar, Millboard cladding is a great way to create an eye-catching effect that will look great all year round. Alternatively, we offer Coastline cladding, which is simple to install and a very pretty composite alternative to Millboard. Coastline is BBA certified and fire rated to BSEN13501-1 and comes in a choice of six colours.

If you’re looking to make a statement indoors then internal cladding can add a contemporary edge or traditional feel to any room. From the stunning Ted Todd Woodworks range to softwood and oak products produced by Covers, we have an excellent choice of products to suit you. Try Matching TGV and Beaded Cladding. Responsibly sourced from sustainable forests with long growing cycles, each piece is V-jointed for easy installation and can be positioned vertically, horizontally or diagonally.    

Timber

If you’re designing your own outbuilding from wood and are looking for structural timber and carcassing, we have a wide range of products available to purchase both online and in store.

OSB or plywood can be incorporated into roof or floor panels, while cedar shingles are a great choice for creating a full, authentic timber effect on a roof’s visible exterior.

Our timber products include sawn treated carcassing and treated softwood, which can be supplied in the lengths and quantities you require. Our timber mill is equipped with fast and flexible machinery to produce quality joinery and mouldings, so you can be assured of receiving the best products at competitive prices.

Insulation

Ensure your outbuilding stays warm and energy efficient all year round with our extensive range of high quality insulation products and accessories. EcoTherm insulation comprises a fibre free rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation core faced with aluminium foil composite on both sides giving it excellent thermal performance and compressive strength compared with traditional forms of insulation. Rigid boards also mean it is easy to lay, cut and install.

Flooring

Whether you’re looking for the natural beauty of wood or prefer maintenance free laminate or vinyl, we have a variety of flooring to suit your style and budget. Create cool and contemporary effects with Parador flooring or rustic and traditional warmth with our engineered wood flooring, including Taylor Maxwell Engineered Flooring. If you want all the effects of real wood, but prefer to keep things maintenance friendly, try Karndean Palio Rigid Vivara Wood Texture vinyl flooring. It comes in a variety of colours and effects to emulate natural timber and is low maintenance and extremely hardwearing.

Varnishes, wood stains and dyes

To keep cladding and timber in tip top condition, you will need to apply a varnish, wood stain or dye. Dulux Trade Quick Dry Varnish is a water-based interior varnish which provides a tough and durable finish for bare wood or previously stained or varnished surfaces.

Finish off your exterior with our range of quick dry wood stains, including Sadolin Quick Drying Wood Stain. A multipurpose wood stain, Sadolin provides protection for up to six years and is rainproof in 20 minutes.

Locks & Security

Once all the hard work is finished, make sure you keep your outbuilding safe and secure. We have a variety of locks and security accessories, including mortice latches, bolts, rim locks and padlocks.