Stratco is the supplier that held the whole site together. It supplied the shed the crew worked from and, by the final weeks, the structures the contestants turned into bars and outdoor rooms.
Stratco at a glance
- What it is: an Australian building products company making sheds, patios, carports, roofing and fencing.
- How it got on the show: an official supplier, with sheds, patios and pergolas for the outdoor weeks.
- What we spotted: the 1,000 square metre site shed, a roof that closes itself in rain, a pergola and the Umbra shed.
- Australian site: stratco.com.au.
Seasons seen: The Block 2026.
The Block Head’s take
Stratco’s biggest role was the shed that housed the entire production, described in episode 4 as 50 metres by 20, and undercover, with room for a Chemist Warehouse and a McCafe. Nobody paid it a compliment, which is the highest honour a shed can receive.
By the final weeks the Umbra had been turned into a bar and then a speakeasy for parents, which is the only appliance on the show to graduate from storage to nightlife.
Every time Stratco turned up
| Episode | What happened |
|---|---|
| 4 | The site shed is described as a Stratco shed of 50 by 20 metres, 1,000 square metres undercover |
| 44 | A Stratco roof closes itself when it starts raining, above a full outdoor kitchen |
| 45 | A Stratco pergola with lights goes in, and judges praise a patio for its practicality and white finish |
| 46 | A team presents an Umbra shed from Stratco as a secret weapon |
| 47 | The Umbra shed is planned to fold out into a bar |
| 49 | A team converts the Umbra shed into a speakeasy for parents |
What Stratco makes
Umbra Awning Shed. A tilt-door shed with an awning, lockable gas struts and Hiland tray cladding, in Slate Grey, Gun Metal Grey and Off White. Stratco lists a 15 year structural warranty and a 10 year paint warranty. Accessories include an LED lighting kit and a stainless steel heat shield, which Stratco says reduces rear wall heat from up to 160 degrees to about 50 when a barbecue is used inside.
Outback patios. Verandahs, patios and carports with Outback Deck roof sheets, in a range of colours, with structural and paint warranties.
If you are thinking of buying
- Check council rules, since small sheds are often exempt but not always.
- Use the heat shield if you install a barbecue or cooktop in a shed.
- Ask about installation if you do not want to build it yourself.
