Description

Albany Norfolk – A Traditional Apex Shed with Practical, Everyday Storage

The Albany Norfolk is a classic apex‑roof shed designed to offer reliable, great‑value storage for gardens of all sizes. Built with 12mm tongue‑and‑groove shiplap cladding, tongue‑and‑groove shiplap floor & roof, and robust 45×34mm framing, it provides dependable strength and weather resistance for tools, bikes, and outdoor equipment.

The traditional apex roof creates generous internal height, making the Norfolk comfortable to move around in and ideal for adding shelving or storing taller items. A single, fully framed and braced door offers secure access, while the fixed windows (optional) brings natural light into the interior, helping you keep everything organised.

Delivered factory‑treated and available with optional professional installation, the Albany Norfolk is a straightforward, durable, and great‑value choice for anyone needing a traditional apex shed that just gets the job done.

NOTE ** Albany buildings are made from a mixture of whitewood and redwood, and require annual treatment with a solvent-based wood preservative, and should be treated within the first 6 – 12 months of installation, and then annually from then on. All hardwood summerhouse doors & windows must be painted as soon as possible after installation with at least two coats of wood preservative ** 

Specification

• Tongue & groove shiplap, including floor and roof
• Fully framed and braced door with three hinges
• Glass windows
• Window section can be fitted on either side
• 20kg Polyester roofing felt
• Lock & Key (no door handle)
• Cladding 12mm
• 45 x 34mm framing
• Eaves height 1.68m
• Single door – for size, see table

*All sizes are approximate*

Guarantee

Albany buildings come with a 12-month guarantee against faulty parts & workmanship.

Installation & Base Requirements

We offer installation on Albany buildings (location dependent), giving you a stress‑free experience from start to finish.

To enable installation, your building must sit on a flat, level, firm base made from paving slabs or concrete. The base should:

• Match the size of the building (can be larger, but never smaller) – please note that bases larger than the building can cause rainwater to build up around, and under the floor of the building, which can lead to the timber rotting. 
• Be completely flat & level to a spirit level standard, with no drainage slope
• Sit at least 2 inches above ground level to avoid ground water running underneath

** It is the customer’s responsibility to provide a suitable base for their building, with clear and safe access **

Bearers

Bearers can be added to your order at an additional cost. Bearers are pressure treated / tanalised timbers that raise a shed up off the ground to prevent the floor from getting damp and rotting. They need to be laid on flat, level, compact surface such as paving slabs/concrete).  Bearers should be used if the base is larger than the footprint of the building, or if there is restricted airflow around the building, (i.e. a fence or wall very close to the shed) to avoid rainwater building up and sitting against the floor of the building.

Clearance requirements

We recommend at least 18″ of clearance around the building for installation, airflow, and future maintenance. On Albany buildings, we can install with 12″ clearance to up to two adjacent sides. If your requirements are less than this, please get in contact so we can advise.