The Workhorse Shed | Shed House
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The Workhorse Shed Shed house for storage, office space, hobbies, or creative backyard use.
The Workhorse Shed is a compact shed house with a practical 6' x 8' footprint and about 46 square feet of usable space. It works well for backyard storage, a small home office, garden supplies, or a simple creative space.
Have questions about this shed house? Call Cedar Sense at 218-760-2041. Shipping quotes, roof options, base options, assembly, coating, insulation, and lead time are covered below.
Compact, Useful, And Easy To Place
The Workhorse Shed is a compact shed house with about 46.2 square feet of usable space. It is built for storage, a small office, garden tools, creative work, or a clean backyard upgrade where space is limited.
Smart Footprint
The 6' x 8' footprint gives you useful room without taking over the yard.
Versatile Use
Works well as a storage shed, garden shed, small office, hobby room, or creative space.
Complete Structure Package
Includes wall boards, floor boards, roof boards, fasteners, and installation instructions.
Ready For Finishing
Doors, windows where included, flooring, storm bars, and foundation beams help simplify the build.
Finish It Your Way
This shed house can look completely different depending on how you stain, paint, decorate, and finish it. Keep it natural, go bold with color, or turn it into a clean backyard workspace.
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Stain It
Keep the wood character visible while adding exterior protection and warmth.
Paint It
Choose a color that matches your home, cabin, landscape, or backyard style.
Finish The Inside
Turn a simple shed house into a cleaner space for work, storage, hobbies, or play.
Compact Footprint, Useful Space
The Workhorse Shed gives you about 46.2 square feet of usable space in an efficient 6' x 8' footprint. It is a smart shed house option for storage, garden tools, a small office, or a creative backyard space.
Choose Your Roof Add-On
This structure does not include a finished roof package by default. Customers can select no roof package, add a charcoal shingle roof package, or add a metal roof package with one of our standard color options.
Select Roof Type
Choose shingles, metal roofing, or no roof package. Roof package pricing is selected at the top of the product page.
Select Metal Color
If metal roofing is selected, choose black, dark green, red, or other. Custom colors require confirmation.
Apply On Site
Roof installation is completed by the customer or contractor. Cedar Sense supplies the selected roof package materials.
Charcoal Architectural Shingles
Our default shingle option is GAF Timberline Natural Shadow Charcoal, giving the structure a clean, traditional roof style.
Want a different shingle color or brand? Contact Cedar Sense before ordering.
- Charcoal architectural shingles
- Roof cap
- Roofing felt
- Drip edge
Metal Roofing Panels
The metal roof option gives the structure a clean, rugged look that fits backyard sheds, studios, cabins, bunkies, and rural properties.
Standard metal roofing colors include black, dark green, and red. Other colors require confirmation.
- Metal roofing panels
- Roof cap
- Drip edge
- Color-matched screws
Black Metal
A clean, modern, and versatile roof color.
Dark Green Metal
A natural-looking option for wooded lots, cabins, and rural properties.
Red Metal
A bold, barn-inspired color for homesteads, farms, and backyard structures.
Other Color
Looking for a different metal roof color? Contact Cedar Sense before ordering to review availability.
Start With A Strong, Level Base
A good base helps the structure stay level, square, and properly supported. The main goal is even weight distribution so the building does not settle out of alignment over time.
Floating Wood Base
A practical choice when a concrete pad is not being poured. This usually uses pressure-treated framing supported by gravel, patio stones, or concrete blocks.
Concrete Piers Or Tubes
A solid option for raising the structure off the ground while keeping support at key points underneath the building.
Concrete Pad
A concrete pad is the most straightforward and stable base option. It provides full support and makes layout and assembly easier.
See The Build Come Together
These timber structures are designed for efficient assembly with organized parts, clear instructions, and a planned build process. The video shows a fast-track build completed by PacRim Log Structures out of Vancouver, giving customers a quick look at how a structure can come together on site.
Protect The Wood After Assembly
The Structure Kits arrive as raw, untreated wood and should be coated after assembly. A quality exterior stain, paint, or wood oil helps protect the unit from moisture, sun exposure, warping, and long-term weather damage.
Because climates vary across the country, we recommend talking with a local paint or stain supplier about the best exterior wood coating for your region, exposure level, and intended use.
Exterior Stain
A good choice for customers who want to protect the wood while keeping a natural or semi-transparent timber look.
Exterior Paint
Best for customers who want a specific color, stronger visual contrast, or a more finished backyard shed appearance.
Wood Oil
A solid option for customers who want a clean, natural finish while helping protect the wood from outdoor exposure.
Optional Insulation For Extended Use
Insulation is optional, but it can make a big difference if you want more comfort in cooler weather. The easiest time to plan insulation is during the build, especially for the floor and roof.
Common Options
Spray foam, fiberglass, and rigid foam sheets are all common insulation choices depending on budget, climate, and contractor preference.
Best Areas To Insulate
The floor and roof are usually the first areas to address because that is where a lot of heat can be lost.
Wall Insulation
Walls can be insulated too, but doing so will reduce the usable interior space inside the structure.
Plan Ahead
Insulation works best when paired with proper ventilation, a solid heat source if needed, and a build plan that fits your climate.
Build It Yourself Or Bring In A Contractor
We have dedicated contractors available for projects in our regional service area. Outside of our area, Cedar Sense can help your local contractor understand the build process and what to expect.
Local Contractor Support
In our region, we can discuss contractor availability for assembly, site planning, and project coordination.
Outside Our Area
We can help you find or support a local contractor who is interested in assembling one of our structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about what is included, what the customer handles, delivery, assembly, site prep, and finishing work.
What is included with the structure package?
The structure package includes the main materials needed to assemble the shell of the building.
- Wall boards
- Floor boards
- Roof boards
- Doors and windows, when shown for that model
- Screws, nails, handles, hinges, locks, and keys
- Assembly instructions and technical drawings
Is the finished roofing included?
Roof boards are included with the structure package, but the finished roofing package is an add-on. Customers can choose shingles, metal roofing, or no roof package at the top of the product page.
Shingle packages include charcoal architectural shingles, roof cap, felt, and drip edge. Metal roof packages include metal panels, roof cap, drip edge, and color-matched screws.
Does it come with a base or foundation?
The structure includes pressure-treated foundation material intended to sit on a properly prepared support system. A concrete pad, concrete piers, patio stones, compacted gravel, or a built wood base may be used depending on the project.
The customer and contractor are responsible for choosing and preparing the final base or foundation.
Does it come stained or painted?
No. These structures arrive as raw, untreated wood and should be coated after assembly. Customers can use exterior stain, paint, or wood oil depending on the look they want and the climate where the structure is installed.
Can it be insulated?
Yes. Insulation is optional and can be planned for the floor, roof, and walls. Common options include spray foam, fiberglass, and rigid foam sheets.
Wall insulation can reduce the usable interior space, so insulation planning should be handled by the customer and contractor.
Can plumbing or electrical be added?
Yes, but plumbing, electrical, utility hookups, and interior finishing are not included with the structure package. These items are handled separately by the customer and licensed local professionals.
How hard is assembly?
The structures are precision cut and designed for organized assembly, but construction experience is helpful. Customers should be comfortable reading drawings, keeping the structure square, using power tools, and following the assembly sequence.
Customers may also hire a contractor for assembly.
Do I need special tools?
Basic carpentry tools are required. A drill, level, tape measure, ladders, safety gear, and Torx bits are commonly needed. If you choose metal roofing, base upgrades, insulation, or interior finishing, additional tools may be required.
Do I need a building permit?
Permit requirements vary by city, county, state, property type, structure size, and intended use. Customers are responsible for checking local building codes, setbacks, zoning rules, utility requirements, and permit needs before installation.
Are snow loads or roof loads provided?
Snow load, roof load, wind load, and engineering requirements depend on your location and local building rules. Customers should speak with a local structural engineer or building official when those values are required.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes. Cedar Sense ships nationwide and can also discuss local or regional delivery from Waubun, MN. For deliveries more than 50 miles from Waubun, MN, please call for a shipping quote.
Can I pick up my order?
Pickup may be available from Waubun, MN depending on the product and order status. Customers are responsible for using a trailer or transport method that can safely handle the package weight and dimensions.
Can the structure be customized?
Most standard models are sold as shown. Some changes may be possible depending on the model, wall thickness, production status, and whether the change affects structural integrity. Contact Cedar Sense before ordering if you want to discuss customization.
Pickup, Local Delivery & Nationwide Shipping
Pickup is free from our location in Waubun, MN. We also offer local delivery, regional delivery, and nationwide shipping depending on the structure, package size, and destination.
Free Pickup
Pickup is available at our Waubun, MN location. Customers must bring a trailer or transport setup that can safely handle the package.
Local Delivery
Deliveries within 50 miles of Waubun, MN are a flat $200, unless the order is a 2 3/4 structure package that requires adjusted delivery.
Over 50 Miles
For deliveries more than 50 miles from Waubun, MN, please call Cedar Sense for a custom shipping or delivery quote.
Plan Ahead For Your Build
Lead times vary depending on current inventory, container schedules, and structure size. Most structures are available within 6–12 weeks.
In Stock
If the structure is on site in Waubun, MN, pickup or quick shipping can usually be arranged right away.
Container Order
If we need to order it from Europe, lead time is typically 6–9 weeks once the container schedule is set.
Larger Structures
Larger cabin-style models that are not in stock may take up to 12 weeks.
Premium European Structures, U.S. Support
TENE has been manufacturing wooden houses, sheds, garden houses, cabins, gazebos, pavilions, shelters, and outdoor wood products for over 25 years. Their production is based in Haapsalu, Estonia, where the company supports local jobs while exporting high-quality wooden structures around the world.
Cedar Sense is proud to be the first TENE dealer in the United States and the only TENE dealer in Minnesota. Through Backyard Timberworks, we are bringing these structure packages to U.S. customers with support from our team in Waubun, MN.
25+ Years Of Production
TENE has decades of experience producing wooden outdoor structures, garden buildings, cabins, sheds, and related wood products.
Made In Europe
TENE’s production is based in Haapsalu, Estonia, with products exported to customers and retailers around the world.
Protected For Transport
Products are packaged with UV-protective film and transport-safe packaging to help protect the materials during delivery.
Dealer Support In The USA
Cedar Sense helps U.S. customers understand ordering, shipping, assembly, roof options, contractor support, and project planning.
Ready To Start Planning?
Have questions about ordering, shipping, contractor options, roof packages, base preparation, or lead time? Contact Cedar Sense and we’ll help you plan the next step.
| Weight | 1047 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 114.1 × 42.5 × 17.7 in |
Shipping & Delivery
Cedar Sense offers a wide range of products—some are built by our team, and others are sourced from trusted partner brands. Because of this, each product has its own shipping & delivery policy.
- Made-by-Cedar Sense items: Shipping details vary by build schedule, crating, and destination.
- Partner-brand items: Shipping details vary by manufacturer lead times and certified carriers.
- Freight deliveries: Many large items ship via scheduled freight and may be curbside delivery.
- Coordination: When applicable, carriers contact you to schedule a delivery window after the item ships.
If you have questions before ordering, we’re happy to help: (218) 760-2041 or [email protected].
