Why Steel Beats Timber for Garden Buildings

Learn why Bauhu’s light-gauge steel frames outperform timber in strength, sustainability, and durability.

While timber has a long tradition, modern light-gauge steel delivers clear advantages in strength, sustainability, and longevity — which is why every Bauhu garden building is built around a precision-engineered steel frame.

Steel is dimensionally stable; it doesn’t warp, twist, or settle over time. That means walls stay straight, doors align, and finishes remain flawless for decades. It’s also non-combustible, pest-resistant, and unaffected by humidity — a major advantage in the UK and European climates.

From an environmental standpoint, steel’s reputation is changing. Modern steel framing uses recycled content and produces minimal waste in manufacturing. Each component is laser-cut to exact dimensions in a controlled factory environment, eliminating the inefficiencies of on-site carpentry.

The result is consistency — every module identical in quality and performance.
Steel also allows for slender structures and large glass openings that timber cannot easily support, enabling the clean, contemporary Bauhu aesthetic.

Maintenance is minimal, and end-of-life recyclability approaches 100%. In short, a Bauhu steel frame is not just stronger; it’s smarter and more sustainable.

Timber builds tradition. Steel builds the future.