The timber substructure: structural analysis in accordance with Eurocode for uncompromising stability

A DESIGA^® garden shed isn’t simply ‘put together’ – it is engineered. Whilst basic DIY store solutions often look like flimsy ‘matchstick huts’, each of our structures is based on thorough structural calculations in accordance with the applicable Eurocode standards.

Verified stability: Eurocode 5 & C24 structural timber

The Eurocode is the harmonised European standard for structural engineering. Eurocode 5 (DIN EN 1995) specifically applies to our timber structures. For you, this means: every joint and every beam is mathematically tested for safety, load-bearing capacity and serviceability. We do not leave structural stability to chance, but rely on mathematical facts that are otherwise used in professional house building.

The basis for this safety is our solid structural framework. We use only stable solid structural timber of strength class C24. With wall post dimensions of, for example, 140 x 50 mm, we set standards that exceed the norm. C24 timber is characterised by a defined strength and stiffness, making it the ideal material for load-bearing components that must withstand high wind and snow loads.

The ‘Cube Effect’: a rigid panel for lasting precision

A key feature of our construction method is the use of a 19 mm three-layer spruce panel in the roof. This panel forms part of the substructure, is screwed to the roof beams and creates what is known as a static disc. This produces the “cube effect”: the entire garden shed becomes a rigid structure. Unlike conventional designs, which can “sway” under wind pressure or warp over time, this cube remains absolutely rigid.

Thanks to this bracing, the shed hardly ‘settles’ at all. This offers you a very practical advantage in everyday life: the doors will still close precisely and reliably even after years of use. Whereas other garden sheds start to jam or leave scuff marks on the floor due to settlement or warping, our mechanisms remain smooth-running in the long term.

Snow load guarantee: Headroom for Munich, Austria and Switzerland

It is particularly when it comes to the roof that the wheat is separated from the chaff. Our roof beams are dimensioned to withstand even high loads. Snow load benchmark: We often calculate with loads of up to 1.5 kN/m² (which corresponds to approx. 150 kg per square metre). Regional safety: This means our garden shed far exceeds the requirements of the Munich snow load zone and even offers sufficient reserves for snowier regions in Austria or Switzerland. Whilst others nervously reach for the snow shovel during heavy snowfall, you can sit back and relax – the structural integrity of your garden shed will bear this load with ease.