Trade Account
Specialising in sustainable shed construction for Trade since 2014
Our sheds help you comply with planning, achieve quality accreditation and meet sustainability criteria
We reward repeat business and scale
- Access preferential pricing tiers
- Design Team Guidance: send us your plans to receive expert product advice
- Use our CAD library: download drawings for every product we make
- Our products help you comply with UK nationwide planning policies that prioritise sustainability and accessibility
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Planning Regulations
UK nationwide planning policy promotes modes of sustainable transport like cycling, as part of an overall national strategy towards sustainability, reduced carbon emissions and better air quality.
Our bike sheds help you achieve compliance with local and national planning guidance and requirements.
SUSTAINABILITY
Here’s how we meet sustainability criteria and standards.
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Materials
We work with responsible suppliers sourcing certified sustainable materials from within the UK. We only ever use sustainably sourced timber from the UK or imported by boat from Canada and Scandinavia.
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Living Roofs
Beautiful and sustainable green roofs delay run-off from stormwater, reduce local pollution and minimise the urban heat island effect. Our living roofs provide a habitat for wildlife.
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Environmental Care
We take care of all on-site vegetation, wildlife and water tables. Our sheds can be used for rainwater harvesting and our green roofs are drought tolerant.
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Waste Minimisation
We separate construction waste streams for recycling and minimise waste where possible by ordering optimal timber lengths.
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Longevity Through Quality
Long lasting products are better value for money and reduce the need for additional energy in manufacturing and transportation. Other bike sheds age prematurely while our sheds are designed to last.
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Air Quality
A good bike shed keeps your bikes safe and dry, right where you need them. A bike is quicker during rush hour, healthier and cheaper than driving. Cycling is 100% greener, saving 3 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually (per 10,000 miles/year).
Planning for biodiversity
net gain
Our living green roofs reduce local pollution and minimise the urban heat island effect.
The Environment Act 2021 includes a provision for biodiversity net gain to be a condition of planning permission. At the local level some authorities are already making biodiversity net gain part of their Local Plans.
Our work in the industry
Over the last decade, we have worked alongside architects and local and national developers, such as Berkeley Homes and Feltham Construction, amongst others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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BREEAM
BREEAM is the world’s longest established method of assessing, rating, and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
Our sheds help you achieve the BREEAM qualification by:
• Providing compliant cycle storage facilities
• Reducing surface water run-off
• Contributing to an increase in biodiversity -
Code for Sustainable Homes
An environmental assessment method for rating and certifying the performance of new homes. The Code is a national standard aimed at encouraging improved sustainable housing.
Our sheds:
• Provide cycle storage
• Manage surface water run-off
• Help with ecological enhancement -
The Home Quality Mark
The Home Quality Mark provides impartial information from independent experts on a new home’s quality and sustainability.
Our sheds:
• Promote sustainable and accessible travel
• Protect and improve the overall ecological value of a new home
• Introduce measures to help build resilience and promote longevity -
Secured by Design
SBD assist the building, design and construction industry by incorporating security into developments that complies with Building Regulations.
We can provide ground anchor, hinges and lock that score all available credits to achieve SBD accreditation.
Our bike sheds meet planning criteria and wider goals towards sustainability and improved air quality.
