Malvern Solar Shed

Malvern Solar 8ft x 6ft

This stunning 8ft x 6ft Malvern Solar is constructed in premium grade Western Red Cedar. The door has been positioned in the right-hand end with the optional stable door upgrade included.

The Solar is great for starting little seedlings and planting cuttings, the angled slope of the glazing allows direct sunlight onto the plants. 

This customer has installed their own internal blinds to help regulate the temperature!

Solar Shed 8ft x 7ft in cedar

The perfect way to overwinter your plants or to start some seedlings off in the Spring, the Solar shed has been a favourite with our customers for over 20 years.

About three years ago we upgraded the specification to match our other Heavy Duty sheds, with 2" x 2" framing, fully framed doors with 3 lever locks, the best staging we know of in the industry and a host of other improvements. Since then it has gained a new lease of life ! 

The building pictured is 8ft x 7ft and is constructed with long life Cedar cladding.

Each Solar shed can be professionally installed by Malvern's own teams of skilled fitters on the same day as delivery is made ( if the installation option is chosen )

Deal ( Pine ) Solar Shed 6ft x 6ft

This brand new 6 x 6 Solar has the sturdy ledged and braced door fitted at the right hand end. One opening window is supplied with all Solars and 4mm toughened safety glass is a standard feature.

Pressure Treated Solar Shed 8ft x 7ft

Pressure treated construction has become more and more popular in recent years due to its good looks and long life.

Pictured here, the 8ft x 7ft model is a dual purpose storage building with staging included to give seedlings and cuttings all the light they need to get established.

Each Solar shed can be professionally installed by Malvern's own teams of skilled fitters on the same day as delivery is made ( if the installation option is chosen )

Cedar Solar Shed 10ft x 8ft

This is the biggest of the Solar Sheds in our range. 10ft long and 8ft deep, this offers substantial amounts of space for storage and for growing.

Toughened safety glass is standard . The door end needs to be specified at the time of ordering. One opening vent window is provided as standard.

Please note the stable door option fitted with this building which helps provide additional ventilation and keeps small children and pets at bay !.

Solar opening window and roof overhang

It's important to provide adequate ventilation if you are using your Solar shed for overwintering plants or bringing on seedlings in the spring. The top vent fitted to the Solar has a casement stay so you can choose how far it should open. Please also take note of the roof overhang on our Solar sheds which prevents water penetrating the building via the window hinge.

Solar Shed framing

Malvern Solar Sheds have 2inch x 2inch framing throughout. This is exceptionally strong and gives structural rigidity to the whole building making it resistant to bad weather and ensuring many years of trouble free use.

The picture shows where the sides meet the roof ... which is constructed with real timber boarding rather than with chipboard or other board products sometimes used by other manufacturers.

Solar Shed door furniture

Black japanned door handles and hinges in antique style are standard fittings with our Solar Sheds.

Also well illustrated in this picture is the 3 lever mortice lock.

Solar Shed door

This picture illustrates the strength of a Malvern Solar Shed door.

Fully framed, ledged and braced, this 35" width door will not go out of square! It has a built-in 3 lever mortice lock for security.  

Pictured here on a Heavy Duty Apex the door is exactly the same on the Solar Shed.

Solar Shed Staging

This is the staging we fit in our Solar Sheds. It is constructed for long life and good looks and is rounded at the edges to prevent splintering. It is mounted on cantilever brackets which means that the space below the staging is not obstructed by awkward staging supports.

We think it is the best available for Solar Sheds in our industry.

Cantilever Staging Supports

These substantial staging supports provide ease of access to the space beneath the staging ... normally blocked up with staging legs on our competitors' versions of this building.

12mm Deal ( Pine ) cladding for Solar sheds

Our standard cladding on Solar sheds is 12mm deal ( pine ). This is treated with a wash of quality wood preserver both inside and out before it leaves the factory.

19mm Deal ( Pine ) cladding for Solar sheds

Our standard cladding on Solar sheds is 12mm deal ( pine ). This is treated with a wash of quality wood preserver both inside and out before it leaves the factory.

Illustrated here is the 19mm thick cladding option. Some customers prefer this as the shed walls are considerably thicker and allow some items to be mounted on the boards. In very windy locations it also makes what is already a very sturdy building heavier and less prone to damage.

Pressure treated construction for Solar Sheds

Pressure treatment is literally that : all components of the building are placed in a large pressurised cylinder which forces the preservative deep into the timber. The formulation of the preservative gives the pressure treated Solar sheds their green / yellow hue which complements so many gardens.

Good looks and an extended lifetime are the main benefits of choosing pressure treated construction.

Cedar cladding for Solar Sheds

This picture illustrates the cedar cladding used on a large proportion of our Solar Sheds. Cedar is known for its long life and good looks. It has its own natural oils in the timber which makes it very resistant to rot. Despite this we still pre-treat your Solar Shed with a wash of quality wood preserver before it leaves the factory thus ensuring it gets off to a great start in life !

Pictured here on a Heavy Duty Apex shed, the cladding is identical on the Solar.

Pressure Treated Floor Bearers

If you are a novice when it comes to sheds then this picture is for you !

Our shed floors are constructed with floor joists which are deal (pine). These can be seen under the floor running down the length of this shed. If they are set directly onto your base they will deteriorate after a few years as water penetrates into the timber. By choosing a set of pressure treated floor bearers ( the timber running side to side in this picture ) you will create an air gap which keeps the floor joists dry and therefore extends the life of your shed significantly. These bearers will last a lifetime as the preservative is forced into the timber under pressure. This is the same process used for fenceposts and suchlike. We highly recommend the purchase of bearers with your shed.

Black felt

New for 2017, Black has been added to Red and Green to allow you to choose the mineralised roof felt colour that best fits your location.

Shed shelves

We offer a range of different length shelves, 9" wide, for all of our Malvern sheds.

Glass retention

The Solar features toughened safety glass as a standard item. This is held in place with plastic blocks as illustrated.

These are extremely durable and contrast with the wooden blocks found on other manufacturers' buildings.

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