About Palmako
Palmako has been manufacturing timber garden buildings in Estonia since 1997. Part of the Lemeks Group, they operate four production plants and export to over 40 countries — but what matters to you is the quality of the timber and the precision of the build.
Every Palmako structure is milled from slow-grown Nordic spruce — denser and more stable than fast-plantation timber. The interlocking tongue-and-groove construction means walls go up straight without specialist tools, and the machining tolerances are tight enough that panels fit without forcing. Wall thicknesses range from 16mm (sheds and playhouses) through 28mm and 44mm (cabins) to 70mm (large garden houses) — thicker walls mean better insulation and a more solid, permanent feel.
The timber is FSC and PEFC certified, sustainably sourced, and arrives untreated so you choose your own finish. Every cabin ships with detailed assembly manuals and PS1 Design Statements prepared by a licensed NZ engineer to support building consent. Imported and supported exclusively in New Zealand by Trade Tested — local warranty, replacement parts, and real people on 0800 800 880.
We're sold exclusively through Trade Tested, New Zealand's home improvement retailer, with full NZ-based customer support for every purchase.
Warranty
Palmako timber structures come with a 5 year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal domestic use. Playground equipment carries a 5 year warranty on wooden components and 2 year warranty on accessories. Proper foundation preparation and regular timber treatment are required to maintain warranty coverage. Warranty claims are handled by Trade Tested.
Support
NZ-based customer support — real people who know the product and can actually help.
350+ Kiwi backyards transformed
Robert double carport
Millimeter perfect kitset. A joy to assemble. Perfect for purpose.
Cool project. Really well designed. Would recommend.
+ Great project for two + Easy to assemble - Instructions are not clear - Foundation size is inaccurate
This is the 5th trade tested canin i have bought and had built . The Iris is a great space to work with. This is the second Iris i have bought as i am so impressed with the first one
More than happy with the service offered by Trade Tested and their products of which i have bought a few.
Good shed
Turned out great, no issues with cut lengths or timber defects. Better to build your own base/foundation.
Excellent Cabin
As an Engineer I'm very impressed by how precise and accurately machined this Log Cabin was and went together
A lovely, traditional garden shed
This was easy to put together and the instructions were clear. The kitset included a large roll of roofing felt, so I put three layers on the roof for extra water-proofing. It is robustly constructed, unlike many cheap sheds, and it looks cute as a button with a fresh coat of paint. I particularly liked that the wood was untreated - no toxic materials to handle - and there is a lovely raw timber smell to the shed when you step inside (took me back to my childhood).
Great log cabin
We've installed it at our retreat centre for confession and small group breakout room. It's been well received and well used.
fantastic cabin
this cabin really suited our needs and looks great in the back yard, we get so many positive comments from our friends. it's was easy to build just need a bit of building knowledge and you're away. would highly recommend
Big job to build but worth it
Intense build as only pictures to guide you. We did a couple of mistakes which meant undoing and redoing but we are still on speaking terms! Hardest part was attaching the swing brackets onto the beam, perhaps the timber had swelled due to rain but it was a very hard job. Took us 3 days to build it but thoroughly worth the end result. In summer will add sand underneath and a cover for a sandpit. We are planning to cut the ribbon for a grand opening this weekend.
Anna house
TI was pleased with the house but the wooden windows open in and have about 5mm gaps on sides, also the glass rubber was not tight enough to stop rain. so between all of that they leaked water in quite bad.
