Blog Posts
Practical tips, product updates, and expert advice from the team behind New Zealand’s toughest sheds. We cover everything from planning and customising to maintenance and setup, to help you get the job done right, from start to finish.
21 October 2026
5 Backyard Shed Ideas for the Ultimate Kiwi Man Cave
It’s the first decent Saturday of spring.
19 August 2026
What Colour Shed Should I Choose? A Guide To Duratuf Shed Colours
Choosing a shed usually starts with the practical stuff. How big does it need to be? Where will it sit? What needs to fit inside?
17 July 2026
From No Garage to Dream Backyard Workshop: A Christchurch Customer Story
If you asked us what people wanted when they first started looking for a shed, you’d probably expect us to say “more storage.
18 September 2025
Setting the Groundwork: A Guide to Preparing Your Site for a Garden Shed
Getting ready to set up your garden shed? Well, hold up—let's chat about laying the groundwork first!
13 August 2025
New Boundary Rules Are Coming
Shed Yeah! ! New Boundary Rules Are Coming Here’s what you need to know and why it matters.
17 October 2024
Bike Storage in New Zealand
Cycling has become an increasingly popular activity across New Zealand, from weekend mountain biking adventures to daily commutes in urban areas.
17 October 2024
Popular Home Office Options
Couch arm not a great mouse pad? Kitchen spills left your keyboard a sticky mess? Birthday suited spouse walked in on your video conference?
18 April 2024
Introducing the Duratuf Coastal Warranty Upgrade
New Zealand's coastlines are a national treasure, offering breathtaking beauty and a relaxed lifestyle.
3 May 2023
Building Your Own Retreat
Introducing the Duratuf Lifestyle Cabin Sheds with a Ranch Slider.
18 April 2023
Shed Now or Shed Later
Should you build your shed now or later, that’s the question for new home builders.
21 February 2023
Insurance. Is my shed covered?
Garden sheds are a great addition to any backyard, providing valuable storage space for tools, equipment, and other outdoor essentials.
21 July 2021
How to video - Lifestyle Shed Assembly
In this video Keith will show you how to construct your Lifestyle shed like a professional.
Customer testimonials
6 August 2026
Purchased a new Duratuf garden shed in April 26 for extra storage space. I am very happy with the purchase. Some of the assembly instructions need a tweek to make it clearer but over all the shed went together well.
Paul Leighton
Waikato
4 August 2026
Ordered the shed through my local Mitre 10 store, delivery was quicker than expected. The local builder who constructed the shed said it was straight forward, and the shed looks great. I have moved the Ride on, all the garden power tools and storage items out to the shed, freeing up the garage. Very happy with the purchase.
Jamaica Hume
Tasman
31 July 2026
Have just built my kitset Kiwi Gable Shed. Easy build and perfect for what I need at home for general storage. And... great follow up from Duratuf asking if all OK and reminded me to register for my warranty. Happy as!!
Tim Irvine
New Plymouth
30 July 2026
This a great shed and supper easy to open close. My installer did a good job. It looks awesome seems to be pretty water tight. The internal floor, bench , sunlight roof are great additions and quality .
J.K.S
Northshore
29 July 2026
I purchased a Kiwi KL3 Garden Shed with double sliding doors after considering a number of options available. Duratuf design appeared superior to other options, and supported the work bench and storage requirements I had. Very happy with the components and the instructions. A check off schedule was provided that I could use to validate all parts were supplied. A great solo project without any issues, and didn't require any assistance. Based on my experience, Duratuf and their products are highly recommended.
Wayne Nicholas
Omokoroa
29 July 2026
Good company to deal with. Had to purchase through Bunnings who also sorted the delivery. Shed looks good and door functions well.
Pete
Christchurch
29 July 2026
Sheds and shelters were fab to deal with. And the install option is highly worth the extra. Installed in under half a day and looks great
David M.
Masterton
27 July 2026
Great strong sheds, plans are easy to follow and sheds are quick and easy to erect. Definitely recommend.
Wade Hansen
Waipukurau
25 July 2026
Purchased the Oxford Shed and had it professionally assembled. Very happy with the appearance and quality.
Alison & Neil Waugh
Tauranga
24 July 2026
Very happy with the Duratuf Shed. Was able to customize it exactly how I wanted. Doors and skylights etc. The interior wooden framing is very tidy and great for mounting pegboard to etc. Would recommend Duratuf to anyone.
Chris Carey
Henderson
23 July 2026
We purchased the Duratuf Windsor Lifestyle Shed. We are in a high wind area, and it is solid as a rock. Great looking shed. Well packed and easy to install. We are extremely happy with this product.
Craig A.
Wellington
15 July 2026
Very easy to work with. Always available for advice and help on choosing the right shed. Set up the shed for me, and I'm delighted with the product.
Paul
Kaipara