Only available in monument colour option. Usually $823.
Gable roof & single door
SNAPTiTE assembly system with pre-punched holes
Wind rating N2
Cyclone Upgrade available
Assembly required
$799 at Bunnings. Now $448 at Bunnings
https://www.bunnings.com.au/absco-sheds-2-26-x-1-52-x-1-95m-…
Monument is the colour
Never heard of it.
Usually called monument grey
I have.
thanks
I’ve heard of it because my neighbours and landlord agreed to a new fence in it, and it’s such a dark colour that it’s notorious for plants near it withering when it heats up in the sun. I’m now going to have to cover it with cream shadecloth since it faces north onto my garden. I wouldn’t get a shed in it unless walls primarily in shade or idk, maybe in Tasmania. The roof appears to be pale.
good tip
Pretty sure that's an issue with all metal fences. This colour absorbs more heat, but if it was white it would reflect a ton of heat onto the nearby plants anyway. Best option for heat dissipation is wood.
These decent? In the market for a shed for the garden tools etc
I have the 3m wide double door version, I mean a shed is a shed, the install was a mighty pain, none of the pre-drilled holes were alligned right.
But as far as like shed, it looks really good, feels relatively solid for a shed, and… Well yeah it's pretty boring otherwise lol.
Haha cheers for the genuine review 😁
Yep, totally agree with the misaligned pre-drilled holes with this brand.
Once it's all together it's sturdy.
Are these easy to install? Currently in the market for a shed but the thought of putting these up and installing them seems a bit tricky.
It ain’t hard. The real challenge will be the base. You’re going to want something stable (like concrete) which you can do yourself (takes some practice / skill) or just pay someone a few hundred to come out and do it for you.
Just put a similar absco one together recently. Panels are easy, just might need a bit of drilling if the how's don't like up. Only thing I needed a bit of help with was getting the roof on and in the right place. Could have done with help raising the walls too, but with a couple of props it was alright.
Used a bunch of 400x400 pavers as the base. Quotes for a concrete slab we're outrageous.
We sure are outrageous…
Have you anchored it to the ground and if so, how? I want a shed but I don't want a concrete base.
I haven't, as mine are in very sheltered areas that don't really get any wind. Haven't moved at all and we've had some heavy wind recently.
But I have the anchoring kit, and you can anchor them to pavers just like a slab if you want, but that's mostly just adding the weight of each paver to it rather than properly fixing to the ground.
I would imagine someone has probably posted video of the diy on youtube.
They have a surprisingly excellent full step by step youtube video on the absco channel.
It's not "difficult" to put it together but it sure as (profanity) is labour intensive, it took me a good 6 hours to put together my 3mx2m but being so big and hard to handle and doing it pretty much alone, it wasn't great.
If you've got good help, you could probably knock it over in 2 hours with 2 people.
Thanks all, for your detailed responses.
I guess now I am trying to strike a fine balance of cost effectiveness and durability for the foundation / footing on which the shed will be sited.
Any suggestions?
Have heard of absurd quotes for concrete work for a small area.
My backyard is mainly grass.
I'm getting some concrete laid in another part of the yard so just added on. Expect to pay for a decent job anywhere from 100 to 125 per m2.
@quikstix: This shed would only need 4sqm of concrete. Do you think I could that done for $400 - $500?
@Cheapskate Paul: I was getting quotes for about double that when I looked into it. 24 pavers on some bedding sand and mortar edges probably cost me $150 and some time.
Depends on your area though.
Put it on a reinforced concrete pad and bolt it down so the wind doesn't shift if.
Make sure you hire a concreter who knows their business and has a good reputation.
Specify water needs to run off your concrete pad.
I failed to check before closing up once. About a week later, to my great surprise a cat came out like the devil was after it. What a mess!
@RogerLoger: I left mine open for a while and a cat and something furry or feathery with a tidy nest of leaves had been living in there. No mess because door open, but it showed it’s attractive to the local wild… er.. feral life. Probably rats too because I kept finding torn off rat heads near it, but they can probably find their own way in and out.
@kiteo: We moved since. Our main worry is no longer ferals but the neighbor's cats that seem to think we totally dug over the garden for their convenience.
Just wondering we need council approvals right for sheds?
Depends on the floor area usually, councils differ
For many councils, you need a permit when > 10m², but check first…
You need a permit to be on Ozbargain
Thanks JV
The don’t have to know 🙃
The urban ones (at least) do aerial satellite surveys and will let you know if your shed is not under an existing tree canopy etc.
Only if your mother in-law is moving into it.
Damn just spoiled my plan
I built a tin shed six months ago. Hellish to build, anyone can break into it with the slightest push. Always got moisture inside.
I should have bought a proper wooden one. Don't be me.
If you have to, look at Easyshed. Same same but cheaper.
Are you able to provide a link to the cheaper one? The only one i can find with similar dimensions is $535 - https://www.easyshed.com.au/skillion-roof-garden-shed-2-25m-…
Simply sheds are with a look too.
Quick look found this, but they often have sales on.
I got the same one for $345 on send EOFY sale with home delivery.
I quite prefer that $500 one you linked (https://www.simplysheds.com.au/eco-range-garden-shed-2.26m-x…) - if putting this up against a house, at least the water will drain off away from the house rather than half of it go behind the shed, half in front..
I bought and built one of these in the deal. As soon as I finished it I wanted to take it down and build a proper shed as well lol
Anchor it to a slab, then they're rock solid and secure.
Put a slight rebate around the edge so the water doesn't run in when it rains.
Don't be Yorkshire-Man, put it on a concrete slab. ;-)
Reckon the same if you get a wooden shed mate.
soundproof cubby house for kids!
this isn't that
This for sure is not soundproof…
Metal is not soundproof. This would also be approximately 500 degrees when the sun is out given the high heat absorption index of Monument colour.
Can anyone recommend a decent timber shed around the same size?
this one is not bad too from mitre 10 , its a narrow shed, good price
https://www.mitre10.com.au/absco-eco-nomy-space-saver-shed-w…
If in wa much better sheds at comparable price, the middle bar seems to make them much sturdier.
Yeah these absco sheds are horrible. The sheet metal is like half the thickness of colorbond. They rust and they are not stable at all.
Noisy when it rains?
You need to attach them to a base like a concrete slab. That's what makes them stable.
Are there any sheds in the market that look contemporary? Almost every metal shed looks like a boring design out of the 90s.
Stratco, but you’re looking at a higher price range..
Keter or Stilla Sheds
Ooh, thanks for sharing these. These defn look so much better!
That's tiny, my advice go BIG as you can, you will fill it, I have seen some super deals on eBay, check there too
Need a wider one with side door (ie. A compact shed that can fit a long ladder)
I bought a GardenPro shed a few years ago. I think its Absco's budget range. With two people it took about half a day to build. I didn't have any issue with holes not aligning etc.
The biggest amount of work was preparing the slab it sits on. Drilling the anchors wasn't a problem.
The shed is going strong. The screws on the roof are starting to rust out and would probably recommend putting some silicone or something over them to prevent rust and water leaks.
Price beat at bunnings for $404.10 I had the economy version of this in my old house and it was fine for storing the lawn mower and garden tools.
"Our lowest prices policy applies to any lower price on an item that is in-stock and available for delivery or collection on the same day from a competitor’s online or physical store in Australia"
I doubt that this shed would qualify for price beat.
What's the difference between Absco Economy and Premier range?
Generally speaking the Premier will be Colorbond whereas the Eco-nomy is just powercoated
Skillion roof vs gable.
Bunnings has reduced its price to $448 now. https://www.bunnings.com.au/absco-sheds-2-26-x-1-52-x-1-95m-…
onto it quick, saves them paying the extra 10% for the price beat
This one is better value IMO @ $539. Bigger and comes with the anchor kit.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/absco-sheds-3-00-x-1-52-x-2-08m-…
You're going to need 12 anchors which will cost you $60-$80.
Put these sheds on a concrete slab and bolt it down they make a great garden shed.
Likely to blow over and you have zero security if it isn't bolted down.
I watched a heap of YouTube videos and taught myself. Bit nerve wracking, but the slab came out perfect, better than if I got a tradie to do it. Missus helped mix the concrete and pull the screed across. Hardest part is leveling the area and setting up your form work nice and square.
Keep it wet for about a week afterwards and it will be very strong.
Best to hire or borrow a cement mixer.
Couldn't get a quote for a slab at beginning of pandemic. Glad no one got back to me :-)
So not a real shed?