CASE STUDY: Giving a garden shed a fresh new look with INNOLINE
27 October 2026Influencer Rob Smith at Robs Allotment transformed his shed with INNOLINE roof tiles in vibrant terracotta
Rob Smith: @robsallotment
For keen gardeners, the humble shed is much more than somewhere to store tools. It’s an essential part of the garden, particularly when you spend as much time outdoors as garden writer and author Rob Smith, better known on Instagram as @robsallotment.
A hands-on gardener, Rob is always busy growing, creating and maintaining his outdoor space. But while his blue garden shed was still serving him well, its traditional felt roof was ready for an upgrade.
Looking for a roofing solution that would provide reliable protection while giving the shed a fresh new look, Rob chose the brand-new INNOLINE roofing tiles in Terracotta.
Time to say goodbye to shed felt
Traditional roofing felt is a familiar sight on garden sheds, but replacing an ageing roof also provides an opportunity to rethink the finish of the building altogether.
For Rob, the roof renovation wasn’t simply about replacing old felt. He wanted to give his shed a smart new look that would sit beautifully within his much-loved garden.
Rather than re-felting the roof, he opted for our new INNOLINE tile-effect roofing solution, which combines the traditional appearance of roof tiles with a lightweight format designed specifically with DIY projects in mind. INNOLINE can be used for small and medium-sized outdoor buildings including sheds, garages and chicken coops.
A practical choice for a hands-on gardener
As someone who is comfortable getting stuck into projects around the garden, Rob was comfortable with the DIY installation.
Each INNOLINE sheet weighs just 2kg, making the system easy to transport, handle and position. Installation requires just a drill and tape measure, and the sheets have been designed so that cutting isn't necessarily required, as the overlaps can simply be increased to accommodate the dimensions of the roof. If cutting is required, a standard manual saw can be used.
The system also includes coordinating INNOLINE RIDGE, INNOLINE VERGE and roofing screws, with components available in matching colours to create a consistent finish across the roof.
For a practical garden upgrade like Rob’s, this means achieving the appearance of a tiled roof without introducing unnecessarily heavy or difficult-to-handle roofing materials.
Terracotta meets blue
Of course, a shed roof has a practical job to do, but that doesn’t mean it can’t look good at the same time.
Rob opted for Terracotta INNOLINE, creating a warm contrast against the blue exterior of his garden shed. The tile-effect profile gives the building a more considered, finished appearance, turning what could have been a straightforward roof replacement into a transformation of the shed itself.
And that aesthetic element is particularly important in gardens today. Outdoor buildings are often a highly visible part of the space, so choosing roofing that complements the rest of the garden can make a real difference to the finished result.
INNOLINE was developed to combine a modern tile-style finish with durability and ease of installation, providing an option for DIYers who want practicality without compromising on appearance.
More than a simple roof replacement
With the new Terracotta roof in place, Rob’s blue shed has been given a completely new character.
The project demonstrates how updating one element of an existing garden building can make a big visual impact. Rather than simply replacing ageing felt like-for-like, Rob has upgraded to a roofing system that brings together practicality, protection and a distinctive tile-effect finish.
And for someone whose garden plays such an important part in his everyday life, it’s a fitting upgrade for one of its most hardworking features.
Upgrade your own shed with INNOLINE
If the felt on your shed, summerhouse or other garden building is starting to look past its best, a roof renovation is a great opportunity to upgrade its appearance as well as its protection.
INNOLINE provides a lightweight, easy-to-install roofing solution with a contemporary tile-effect appearance, designed for renovation as well as new-build and repair projects.
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