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Essential Steel Shed – Clean, Built-Right Storage for Ontario Backyards

The Essential is our practical, clean-finished garden shed for homeowners who want more than a basic prefab box. It is designed for real backyard storage, built to code for Ontario conditions, and finished with the material combination that makes this model stand out: durable steel on three sides and a finished pine front wall.

10x8 Essential Steel shed beautiful addition to your landscaping
12x8 Essential Steel Shed with double barn doors

What Makes the Essential Different

Designed to extend how you use your backyard throught the season:

The Essential is built to keep the decision straightforward. You are getting a solid wood-framed garden shed with durable steel cladding on three sides, a finished pine front wall, a low-slope roof system, roof venting, and a pressure-treated subfloor as part of the standard build.It is not a throwaway shed built around thin panels. The structure is built right first, and the exterior cladding is there to protect the shed and give it a clean look. That matters long term, because if you ever want to change the exterior finish later, the cladding can be replaced without tearing the whole shed down.

Built More Like an Exterior Wall, Not Just a Panel Shed

What you don’t see matters. The Essential is not built as a simple panel shed with the finish fastened straight to the frame. It is built more like an exterior wall, with structural backing and weather protection behind the siding. That gives you a shed that feels more solid, holds up better over time, and can be re-sided later instead of replaced.
Framing Essential Shed
Weather protection Essential Shed
Essential Steel Shed Framing

Built behind the finish
Structural backing and weather protection sit behind the siding, not just on the surface.

Made for longer-term durability
The wall system is designed to hold up better over time than a simple panel-style shed build.

Re-side it later, don’t replace the shed
If you ever want to change the finish, the cladding can be updated the way it would be on a house.

Better suited to custom backyard installs
Because your shed is built properly, not just assembled from basic finished panels, the end result is stronger and more refined.

Built to a Higher standard!

Transparent Pricing for the Essential Steel Shed

These prices are for the Essential model only. Base pricing includes the standard structure and finish package listed below. Delivery and installation are quoted separately based on your location in Ontario and access to your site.

For storage sheds in Ontario, structures up to 15 m² / 161 sq ft are generally permit-exempt when they are detached, one storey, have no plumbing, and are used only for storage. Municipal zoning and local by-laws still apply.

The Essential is built with a proper wall system behind the finish, giving you a stronger, better-protected shed that can be updated over time instead of treated like a disposable structure.That gives you the concept twice without overloading the page.The blunt answer is this: customers will not pay more because you used better hidden layers. They will pay more when they understand that your shed is not just a dressed-up panel build and that the long-term result is more durable, more repairable, and more house-like in how it is built.

Base price includes:
Three-sided corrugated steel siding on the left, right, and rear walls
Matching steel trim for a clean finished look
1x6 tongue-and-groove Gorman pine front wall in shiplap or V-joint profile
SAM low-slope roofing system
Roof venting for airflow and moisture control
Pressure-treated 2x4 subfloor with pressure-treated plywood
Modern Three Panel single sliding front door. Approximate 36-inch clear opening at the door
Paint or stain included for the front wall
Standard trim package included
Pricing assumes a prepared gravel pad.
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Price by Footprint — Essential Garden Shed
Footprint (W × D)
Price
8' × 8'
$7,795
10' × 8'
$8,895
12' × 8'
9,995
14' × 8'
11,095
10' × 10'
$10,095
12' × 10'
$11,195
14' × 10'
$12,495
16' × 10'
$13,795
Available Upgrades

Personalize your structure with enhanced materials and design options:

Double barn doors for easier access and visual balance

Hinged or patio doors for a more refined entryway

Cedar siding for a natural, high-end appearance

MAC steel siding for a premium, low-maintenance architectural look

Steel roofing for superior durability and aesthetic consistency

Factory pre-staining or painting for a ready-to-enjoy finish

Split walls (steel and pine combination) for a striking custom design

Additional windows or doors to increase light and ventilation

Bar ledges or roll-up doors for added functionality and outdoor entertaining

Built-to-Order Design, Seamless Installation, Quality Engineering

Essential Steel Shed 10x8 satin white and graphite gray in landscaper design
12x6 Essential Steel shed with green door
Essential Steel Shed with single barn sliding door and low maintenance steel

Design Features

Built to a higher standard, the Essential Steel Shed combines clean design, low-maintenance materials, and solid construction for long-term performance. It is designed for Ontario backyards as a practical steel shed that looks good, holds up well, and gives homeowners a better-built alternative to basic prefab options.

  • Low-maintenance steel siding
    Selected for strength, stability, and natural warmth, commonly finished in Muskoka Brown to complement modern landscapes.
  • Built-to-last wood-framed structure
    Solid 2x4 construction provides the strength and stability behind the exterior finish.
  • Clean, practical design
    A finished pine front wall adds warmth and curb appeal while keeping the overall look simple and refined.
  • Designed for long-term performance
    The low-slope roof and venting are built for efficient drainage, airflow, and reliable performance over time.
  • Built for Ontario conditions
    Built to code and designed for real backyard use across Ontario.
12x9 Essential Steel Shed in White corrugated steel in Long Point Ontario12x9 Essential Steel Shed with double barn doors

Start Building with Us Today

Today is the day to start building the structure of your dreams. Share your design ideas with us so we can get started on bringing your shed to life.

12x8 Essential Steel Shed with double barn doors and textured steel for low maintenance

What Our Customers Are Saying

From transforming cluttered yards into organized spaces to creating serene backyard retreats, we’ve helped countless homeowners bring their vision to life. Here’s why our customers keep recommending us:

"We purchased a shed for our backyard, and everything about our experience was amazing. When first looking at their website it was obvious that they take pride in how their sheds/studios look, but we were equally impressed with the entire buying/installation experience."
Customer
"Decided to go with Backyard escape studios for my backyard structure project after conversing with Gabriella over email and phone chats about what I wanted to achieve and then meeting with Sebastian at the work shoppe."
"Sebastian and team were fantastic. Living in Toronto we don’t have a lot of outdoor green space, so getting a shed with a green roof was a complete win and we love it! Level of service from day 1 was fantastic and super impressed by the installation crew that worked tirelessly all day in crazy heat to get the job done in a day. Thank you, thank you, thank you - we love it."
"This company delivered and installed the Gravenhurst Cabin in our backyard last Friday. The cabin looks fantastic. It looks exactly how it was shown on their website. It is like having a cottage right on your own backyard."
"Our experience with Backyard Escape Studios was seamless from start to finish. I wanted to see the sheds in person before committing to purchase. Sebastian met with me and walked me through the process and helped me to make decisions based on our wants and needs for our shed."
Customer
"We have been wanting to add a shed in our yard for a while but we had difficulty finding a shed that we liked and that looked contemporary like our home until we came across Backyard Escapes Studios. From our first contact to the final installation we had a great experience."
Customer
"Backyard Escapes delivered everything we wanted and more! Building our backyard oasis, we knew we wanted a high quality and aesthetically pleasing structure to compliment our pool and gardens. From the very first contact, Backyard Escapes treated us with the upmost professionalism."
"This company delivered and installed the Gravenhurst Cabin in our backyard last Friday. The cabin looks fantastic. It looks exactly how it was shown on their website. It is like having a cottage right on your own backyard."
"We purchased a shed for our backyard, and everything about our experience was amazing. When first looking at their website it was obvious that they take pride in how their sheds/studios look, but we were equally impressed with the entire buying/installation experience."
Customer
"From the very start, Backyard Escape Studios was a pleasure to work with. They responded quickly to my initial email and provided excellent support throughout the sales process. As far as the installation is concerned the team was extremely professional and did an excellent job with the installation."
Customer
"A great experience from beginning to end. We engaged Backyard Escape Studios in the summer to build a shed that we would at some point convert to a home office/gym for us that matches our house."
Customer
"Thank you to Backyard Escape Studios for a seamless process and a high-quality product! We were extremely happy with the service-from start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations."
Customer
"I'm so happy we found Backyard Escape Studios. The shed is top notch and looks amazing! They can customize the shed in so many ways to suit your style and use. I asked for 16" stud bays instead of the standard 24" and this was no problem."
"We love our Backyard Escape Studio (BES). The dimension, roof and siding features are very architecturally inspiring. I’ve done a ton of research on these products and I can tell you BES is unique. Nothing like it available in this area. I am so impressed with this entire experience."
Customer
"I recently had a new shed designed and installed by Backyard Design Studios. I am thrilled with the results! From the design process through to the finished product, the entire team was so diligent in answering any questions and provided any detailed sketches. "