Albany Sheds – Useful Information
BUILDING SIZES
All sizes are approximate based on external measurements and they do not include roof overhang etc. Please allow for any overhands when choosing the size of your building, bearing in mind space required for installation and maintenance. We advise you check internal sizes if buying a building for a specific purpose. Planning permission can be required on some buildings depending on the size and location, please check with your local council if unsure.
- L x W x H = Length x Width x Height
- FW x D x H = Front Width x Depth x Height
- REF = approximate Imperial size (e.g. 806 = 8ft x 6ft approx.)
- T = building shown factory treated
TREATMENT
Buildings supplied factory treated are stained with a base coat of water based Albany Brown, as shown on selected buildings on this website and within the Albany Sheds brochure. The treatment process can result in some colour variation or drying marks. This will not affect the performance of the treatment or the building. Floors and roofs on Charnwood models will be treated unless required untreated. Albany Brown treatment is available to order from your local retailer.
DOORS
Standard doors on apex sheds are hinged on the left hand side. Right hand hinge doors are available on request. Double doors on sheds are supplied with a galvanised pad-bolt or black japanned slide bolt instead of a lock and key. Double doors can only be fitted in sections at least 600mm larger than the doors. Summerhouses are supplied with hardwood doors where specified, which are darker in appearance than the softwood cladding . Summerhouse doors are 44mm thick.
WINDOWS
Quantity of windows refers to standard buildings only. Number of windows on pent roof sheds depends on door position. All windows are fixed unless otherwise stated. Glass supplied is 3mm horticultural glass (except children’s playhouses) fixed with beading. Safety glass or perspex can be ordered at extra cost on most buildings. Buildings can be supplied without windows at no extra cost. Some summerhouses are supplied with hardwood windows where specified, which are darker in appearance than the softwood cladding.
HARDWOOD DOORS AND WINDOWS
Should be treated on all sides (inside and out) with two coats of high quality wood preserver (suitable for exterior joinery) as soon as possible after assembly. A natural characteristic of timber is that splits can appear depending on weather conditions. This is simply the wood adapting to moisture levels around it and will not affect the lifespan of the product provided that the usual maintenance is carried out. It is not considered a fault by the manufacturer hence products with surface splits will not be replaced under guarantee.
ACCESS TO YOUR GARDEN
Please bear in mind that not all building sections will fit through a standard doorway or go round sharp corners. Please check site access with your retailer if you are unsure. Larger sections may be manufactured in more than one piece for handling purposes.
FOUNDATIONS
It is essential that your building is assembled onto a suitable base, which must be solid and level and square. We recommend a paving slab or eco-friendly grid base. Tanalised timber bearers will help prolong the lifespan of your floor. Direction of floor joists will vary depending on model and size.
MAINTENANCE
Buildings supplied untreated should be treated as soon as possible after delivery using a good quality timber preservative. Buildings supplied qith a factory base coat of treatment should be re-treated within the first six to twelve months and from then on annually. It is advisable to fit guttering to larger buildings – if you are having a side door fitted to a Warwick Plus, Major or some pent roof buildings, you will need to specify Extra Height if you plan to fit guttering above the door.
SPECIFICATION
All buildings are supplied complete with floor (unless otherwise stated), 20kg polyester roofing felt, glass, trims and fixings. Roof purlins and trusses are supplied where necessary. Timber sizes stated are finished sizes after machining.
At Albany we are continually looking for ways to improve our products, we therefore reserve the right to alter specification at our discretion. All timber used is from well-managed sustainable sources. E&OE.
DELIVERY TIME
Many of our products are made to order so please allow sufficient time when ordering if you require your building for a certain date. Our busiest time is spring and summer so please allow extra time if ordering during this period. Your local distributor can advise approximate delivery time.
GUARANTEE
Buildings are supplied with a standard 12-month guarantee covering faulty parts and workmanship. Timber is a natural product subject to shrinkage and expansion throughout its lifespan. Cracks, splits, loose knots, resin pockets and general movement are beyond our control and not considered a fault. The guarantee covers the cost of replacement goods only. We recommend you check if your building is covered by household insurance in case of storm damage etc.