If there’s one shed size that suits most British gardens, it’s the 8×6. That’s about 2.4 x 1.8m, big enough for a mower, bikes, tools and garden furniture, without taking over the lawn. No wonder it’s the size most people end up buying.
We’ve rounded up the best 8×6 sheds across every material, from budget overlap to heavy-duty shiplap.
The best 8×6 wooden sheds
Best value wooden 8×6
WALTONS 8×6 Overlap Storage Shed
A straightforward overlap apex shed at a very fair price. Perfect for general storage if you’re happy to treat it every couple of years.
- Great price for the size
- Apex roof
- 7mm overlap cladding
Best with windows
BillyOh Master 8×6 Wooden Garden Shed with Apex Roof
BillyOh’s Master gives you an 8×6 with windows, which makes a real difference if you’ll be potting up or tinkering inside.
- Windows for natural light
- Apex roof
- Popular, well-reviewed range
Best shiplap 8×6
Forest Garden 6×8 Apex Wooden Shed
Shiplap cladding sheds rain far better than overlap, and Forest’s long anti-rot guarantee gives real peace of mind.
- Shiplap cladding
- Long anti-rot guarantee
- Double doors
Best heavy-duty 8×6
Waltons 8×6 ft Heavy Duty Wooden Shed, Shiplap, Pent Roof, Styrene
Thicker shiplap tongue and groove, a sturdy frame and a pent roof. This is the one we’d choose for a workshop or anything valuable.
- Heavy-duty build
- Tongue and groove
- Pent roof
Best pressure-treated 8×6
Pinelap Pressure Treated 12mm Thick Tanalised Pent Shed 8FT x 6FT
Pressure-treated (tanalised) timber resists rot far longer than dip-treated, so there’s less maintenance down the line.
- Pressure treated
- 12mm thick cladding
- Pent roof
The best 8×6 metal and plastic sheds
Best budget 8×6
Aoxun 8x6ft Metal Garden Shed, Large Outdoor Tool Storage, Black
The cheapest way to get an 8×6. Steel won’t rot, and air vents help with condensation.
- Very low price
- Air vents
- Rot-proof
Best no-maintenance 8×6
Keter Darwin Outdoor Apex Double Door Garden Storage Shed 6 x 8ft
Keter’s Darwin looks like timber but never needs painting. A smart choice for anyone who wants zero upkeep.
- No treatment ever
- Wood-effect resin
- Double doors
Best plastic 8×6 with floor
BIRCHTREE 8X6FT Plastic Garden Shed with Floor Apex Roof Wood Grain
A full plastic shed with a floor included, which saves on the base kit for a lot of gardens.
- Floor included
- Apex roof
- Fade-free finish
Things to check on any 8×6
- External vs internal size: the roof overhang can add 10-20cm. Check the footprint before you order.
- Door position: 8×6 sheds can have the door on the 8ft or the 6ft side. Make sure it suits your garden.
- Roof: pent or apex? Apex gives more headroom.
- Cladding: overlap, shiplap or tongue and groove?
- Base: an 8×6 grid kit is quick and cheap. See our shed base guide.
Is 8×6 big enough?
For most families, yes. If you want a workbench too, consider going up to a 10×8. Not sure? Our shed size guide will help, or browse all wooden sheds, metal sheds and plastic sheds.
