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Material affects maintenance, security and how easily you can fit shelving or run power.
Timber
Warm, traditional and easy to customise.
Pros
- Suits most gardens
- Easy to fit shelving
- Widest size range
- Repairable
Cons
- Needs regular treatment
- Heavier to build
- Budget cladding can warp
Metal
Secure, durable and low maintenance.
Pros
- No treatment needed
- Good resistance to forced entry
- Will not rot
- Often cheapest small
Cons
- Condensation without ventilation
- Hard to fix shelving
- Limited larger sizes
Plastic
Weather resistant and easy to maintain.
Pros
- Wipes clean
- Never rots or rusts
- Light, quick single-person build
- Floor usually included
Cons
- Fewer large sizes
- Panels can flex
- Less traditional appearance