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INSTALATION AVAILABLE 10×10 The Sumatran Shelter | 44mm Log Cabin (for BBQs, Hot Tubs or Cars)
First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 18 Data Points Updated - 2 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: GTIN: 5060767731970.0
Size: 10'x10'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 1
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Our verdict on the 10’x10′ Sumatran Shelter | 44mm Log Cabin
The 10’x10′ Sumatran Shelter | 44mm Log Cabin fit with opening onlys.
Base material: european softwood
Our experts say this has 5 stand out features. A stand out feature is something found on over 70% of the top 10% of products in a particular category or is an exceptionally good feature as rated by our panel of experts.
1. When looking at cladding material used on the top 10% of all log cabins, interlocking log is used on 98% of them.
2. The 44mm thick cladding used is as thick as the walls found on 80% of the top 10% of log cabins.
3. The tongue & groove construction used for the roof is the same kind you’ll find used across 100% of the top 10% of log cabins.
4. A 19mm thick roof construction as thick as this is something our expert rate to be one of the best available on log cabins.
5. The mineral felt roof covering found on this log cabin is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this log cabin fairs across the market.
Cladding
Great, our experts say most of the cladding options used are among the best.
The interlocking log cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for log cabin walls out of the 2 types [1] we’ve identified on same-size log cabins, that you’ll also see getting used on 72% (639 of 893) of all log cabins analysed [2], as well as being used on 98% (87 of 89) of the top 10% of log cabins [3]. You’ll also find the interlocking log cladding showing up on 68% of 10’x10′ log cabins (77 in total) [4], and if we compare this item against those 77 we find it’s Expert Score is 5% higher than the average score for a 10’x10′ interlocking log log cabin.
The walls are 44mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 5 found on same-size log cabins [5]. It is used on 34% of all log cabins [6] and is also used across 80% of the top 10% of log cabins [7] we analysed, and even though this thickness may not be popular among 10’x10′ log cabins (only 22% use it) [8], the fact that 80% of the top 10% also have walls this thick should assure you of it’s quality, , especially with the Expert Score of this 10’x10′ coming 1% higher the average 44mm clad log cabin.
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Roofing
Tongue & groove is the cladding used for the roofing, our experts rate this the best form of roof material and is the only type we’ve found on same-size log cabins [9]. This roofing material is used on 64% of all log cabins analysed, and 100% of the top 10% of log cabins. 55% of 10’x10′ log cabins (63 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof, with this product having an Expert Score 6% higher than the average in this regard.
A 19mm thick roof boarding was used on this log cabin which is the best thickness used for a roofing material out of 7 thicknesses identified on same-size log cabins [10]. It’s used on 37% of all log cabins and 67% of the top 10% of log cabins. 32% of 10’x10′ log cabins (37 in total) use a 19mm thick roof boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 5% higher than average.
Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 2 types identified on same-size log cabins [11], is said to be one of the best roof covering materials. It comes fitted on 57% of log cabins and used on 58% of the top 10% of 10’x10′ log cabins. 67% of 10’x10′ log cabins (76 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, with this product having an Expert Score of 7% higher than the average.
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Height
The height of this log cabin is 2189mm (7′) which is 5% more than the average 10’x10′ log cabin, giving you 110.0mm (0.4′) extra headroom.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 22 10’x10′ log cabins with comparable specifications. The 10’x10′ Sumatran Shelter | 44mm Log Cabin has an Expert Score that is 1% higher than average and is £61 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring log cabins out of the 22 with comparable specifications the following might be of interest.
Best value – If you are looking for something comparable that costs less, then you could save £1 with this 12’x8′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin. It is priced at £3,178, this is 44% more than this and has an Expert Score of 97, 5 points higher than the 10’x10′ Sumatran Shelter | 44mm Log Cabin.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 97 vs 92 for this product, the 10’x10′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin is the best 10’x10′ log cabin with comparable specifications, and is priced at £3,238, that’s £1,025 more than the 10’x10′ Sumatran Shelter | 44mm Log Cabin.
High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a log cabin with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 log cabins that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
10’x10′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin
12’x8′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin
Redlands 3.6m x 3m Erin Log Cabin
Coastal Consideration – If you live in a particularly wet or harsher environment such as by the coast then you might want to consider something with a more robust pressure treatment or something made from metal or plastic, both materials that are particularly suited to such harsh environments. We’ve found at least 3 log cabins that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Shire Maulden 2.7m x 3.5m Log Cabin Summerhouse
Shire Montford 3.2m x 3.2m Log Cabin Summerhouse
Marlborough 28 mm Log Cabin 10′ x 10′
Public-Facing – Extra security measures might be more of a concern if you’re placing your building in an area that is more public-facing than a garden. Features such as security windows or even having no windows at all, and the ability to lock all opening doors are usually much more important when you have something that is more public-facing. We found at least 3 log cabins that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
12’x8′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin
10’x10′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin
12’x8′ Capetus | 44mm Log Cabin
More Child Friendly – If you have children and you are looking for something that has that little extra in terms of durability then tougher glazing options might be a better option. Here we have at least 3 other options that will fill those needs.
12’x8′ Aura | 44mm Log Cabin
Shire Barnsdale 10 x 10ft Double Door Log Cabin with Assembly
Shire Gisburn 12 x 8ft Double Door Log Cabin
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,620.00 | £3,299.99 | £3,499.00 | £2,999.99 | £1,864.00 |
| Size | 12' x 14' | 20' x 10' | 14' x 10' | 16' x 13' | 11' x 9' |
| Brand | Shire | Waltons | Shire | Waltons | Adley |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm | 19mm |
| Guarantee | 10 Years | 10 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
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Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 1 contained information that we were able to use to compile the data used on this page.
The following merchants were checked on the 06 August, 2022 to see if they stocked this product.
Tiger Sheds – 635 products checked, found 1 match.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found no matches.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found no matches.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found no matches.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found no matches.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found no matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found no matches.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found no matches.
Shedstore – 1373 products checked, found no matches.
1. Untreated: Any wooden structure that is left untreated will have its lifespan dramatically shortened. This is especially the case with Douglas fir or European softwoods such as Whitewood (spruce) or Redwood (Pine), most garden buildings sold in the UK are made from such wood.
The Wood Protection Association says that “the risk of attack increases significantly if the moisture content of wood, for any reason, rises above 20%” they also talk about how more lower durability cuts of wood (known as sapwood) are getting used to build with than in years gone by. They also say that “sapwood on the other hand is a source of food for many species of fungi and insects and is always vulnerable to attack.” This risk is particularly prevalent with European softwoods.
The BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) and BS EN 350:2016 (this advises on methods for determining and classifying the durability of wood and wood-based materials against biological wood-destroying agents) says the natural durability class of such European softwoods is between 3 and 5. With class 3 listed as moderately durable, class 4 listed as slightly durable and class 5 listed as not durable. All three classes have a service life of less than 15 years in a frequently wet environment (such as a UK garden). Yet the application of a preservative treatment or modification of lower durability species is designed according to BS8605 part1 (this is the British standards specifications for external timber cladding) to extend service life to 15/30 years or more.
Having a wooden garden structure supplied as untreated is relatively rare. The vast majority of wooden buildings are supplied with some form of basic treatment, usually a short term water based dip treatment. If you buy an untreated wooden building/structure then we strongly advise that you treat it annually with a solvent-based wood treatment. For full penetration it requires 2-3 coats. It is also recommended that you treat the inside of the structure as well.
If you are wanting something that will require much less maintenance throughout the products life cycle then we would strongly suggest looking at something that is pressure treated also known as tanalised timber.
By correctly treating timber you can take a sub 15 year service life for a not very durable European softwood and extend its service life to 15/30 years or more according to the Timber Decking and Cladding Association. ↩
2. Cladding types identified: interlocking boards, interlocking log, tongue & groove, wood ↩
3. Global cladding data sourced from: All interlocking log log cabins ↩
4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 89 interlocking log log cabins ↩
5. 10’x10′ cladding data sourced from: 114 10’x10′ interlocking log log cabins ↩
7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 44mm log cabins ↩
8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 89 44mm log cabins ↩
9. 10’x10′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 25 10’x10′ 44mm log cabins ↩
10. Roof material types identified: tongue & groove ↩
11. Roof thickness types identified: 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 19mm ↩
12. Roof covering types identified: heavy duty mineral felt, mineral felt ↩