Conifer 8x16 Cedar Timber Classic 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.

It’s not essential, but highly recommended. Without a coating, cedar naturally weathers to a silver-grey finish without losing strength or durability.

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

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

Every state sets its own size limit for building without council approval, so it depends on where you're located. Find out more here.

If you're over the threshold, you'll usually need a building permit, applied for as a Class 10a structure (the non-habitable building class under the National Construction Code). We're happy to provide structure drawings or specs to support your application - just reach out to our team.

Max size without approval per State

• NSW: 20m² (up to 50m² in rural zones)
• QLD: 10m²
• VIC: 10m²
• SA: 15m²
• WA: 10m²
• TAS: 18m² (36m² if prefabricated)
• NT: 12m²
• ACT: 10–50m², depending on block size

*General guide only - local overlays (heritage, bushfire, flood, cyclone zones) can change this, so always confirm with your council first.

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 10-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.