Shedstore's Glossary
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Acacia
A practical, quality hardwood used to construct selected models within the furniture range Shedstore offer. Acacia trees are typically grown in the Southern Hemisphere, African and South American countries are the main producers.
Acrylic
A composition name often used in the garden building sector for clear plastic glazing sheets for windows. Perspex or Styrene are similar references. Acrylic is a synthetic material made from a polymer. Ideal as a safety glazing.
Aggregate
A granular crushed stone or water-worn gravel material, supplied in a loose or bagged form. Ideal for use as a decorative stone for pathways, patios, weed-suppression and in some cases driveways.
Aluminium
Aluminium in its metallic sheet form is a silver, lightweight yet durable metal, commonly used for the framing of greenhouses within our industry. Aluminium is used for external construction due to its ability to resist corrosion.B
Baluster/Balustrade
Also known as balustrades, balusters in their true form are shaped vertical members extending from floor level to a handrail or lintel. Used more loosely for garden buildings, it defines any vertical member (straight or shaped) used within verandah railings for example.C
Canopy
A continuation of the roof structure, commonly to the front of a garden building, where the extent of the roof overhang is greater than the minimum necessary. A canopy is often seen and used in tandem with a verandah below.D
Deckboard
Commonly of a standard timber board construction, but can also be found formed from recycled materials. Used to create the surface of a decked area. Top surface is usually shaped, notched or lined to provide grip under foot.E
Eaves
For the purposes of garden buildings and the data given, the eaves are the point where the walls meet the fall of the roof. The eaves measurements Shedstore list are thus the vertical height to the junction of the roof and walls.F
Fascia
The flat, boarded member that is typically fitted to ends of the roof at the gable end of a garden building. In the main, square-edge unshaped boards are used, but on occasion some shaping may occur. Designs vary.G
Gable
A basic description of a gable would be the piece above the door, when the roof profile can be seen. Upon an apex (as shown) the gable is triangular, but upon a pent it is wedge shaped. Full sections are gable ends.H
Hot-Dipped
Coating iron or steel with a thin zinc layer, by immersed it in a bath of molten zinc - protecting the steel below from the elements.I
Infrared
A high frequency light commonly used as a motion sensor to detect movement.J
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Textilene
Woven PVC coated polyester fabric which is completely weatherproof.U
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Ventilation
Vents placed on product to allow air to enter and flow through the building.W
Waney-Edge
Overlapping boards sliced straight from the tree.X
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