Hamilton 12x8 Cedar Timber Designer Studio

If you let your cedar shed weather naturally it will fade to a silvery grey colour which looks great in some surroundings, and if left uncoated it will not affect the longevity of your garden shed. If you would like to keep the cedar looking fresh and new, we would recommend staining your cedar shed with Intergrain Ultra Deck in the Light Oak colour – this will make the cedar go slightly darker. There are other options including oils which look great however they are not as durable as the Ultra-Deck and will need to be applied more often.

If you are going to paint your cedar shed a colour to match your house you need to make sure that you undercoat it with an oil based primer before using any external paint to get your cedar shed to the colour you want.

Yes. Real estate agents often recommend cedar studios and sheds to sellers because the added value typically outweighs the investment.

No problem. The heavy-duty floor kit includes treated pine posts (750 mm) that can be adjusted to create a level base. For sites with significant slope, Stilla can provide longer posts or alternative solutions.

If you are painting your cedar studio to match the colour of your house we would recommend undercoating it with an oil based primer. If you are staining your studio we recommend Intergrain Ultra deck Timber Stain in Light Oak colour which is available from most major hardware stores or paints stores.

For painting: apply an oil-based primer before your chosen exterior paint.

For staining: Stilla recommends in Light Oak for best results.

Single-storey detached sheds and studios up to 10 m2 do not require building consent and can be built right up against the
boundary

Under 10m²: Can be built up to the boundary or another building without consent.

10m² to 30m²: Single-storey detached
buildings must be set back one metre from any boundary or other building [0.6.1.].

Height & Floor: Maximum height is 3.5 metres above the floor, with a floor level no more than 1 metre off the ground.

Plumbing & Cooking: Exempt structures cannot feature plumbed water, sanitary fixtures, or cooking facilities.

Sleeping: Permitted for sleeping accommodation only if connected to an existing dwelling, lacking cooking facilities, and equipped with a smoke alarm.

Not if you choose the heavy-duty floor kit, it can be installed directly onto uneven ground. If you already have a slab, the studio can be assembled directly onto it.

One concrete anchor should be used at each panel join, fixing through the base plate into the slab.

Yes, custom roof colours are available for an additional cost. Standard options vary depending on the studio model.

Cedar is naturally termite resistant, and the internal framing is treated pine, making termite damage highly unlikely. In the rare case it occurs, the studio is covered under Stilla’s Designer 20-year warranty.

Yes. Each kit is supplied with pre-assembled panels that simply screw together, designed to make installation as smooth as possible.

Delivery times are displayed on each product page, just below the listed price.

Yes. Professional installation can be added at the time of purchase.

Contact Stilla with your order details and photos if applicable. Replacement parts are typically dispatched within one business day (and no more than two).

Stilla’s LiveChat team is available online to assist with any additional enquiries.