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INSTALATION AVAILABLE 12 x 12 (3.73m x 3.59m) – Tongue & Groove – Apex Workshop – 2 Opening Window – Double Doors – 16mm Tongue & Groove Floor (CORE)
First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 15 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: 37509
Size: 12' x 12'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 1
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Our verdict on the Oakham Workshops 12′ x 12′ Wooden Shed with 2 windows
The Oakham Workshops 12′ x 12′ Wooden Shed with 2 windows comes with an apex style roof and is fit with lockable double doors that use a rimlock locking system. The 2 windows used on this particular 12′ x 12′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: wood
Certifications this product meets:
FSC certified timber[1]
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. The tongue & groove cladding used on this shed is one the best available for sheds rated by our experts.
2. A 12mm thick cladding like the one used on walls of this shed is one of the best rated by our experts.
3. The tongue & groove construction like the one used on the roof of this shed is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.
4. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all sheds.
5. A floor that is 16mm thick is something our experts say is one of the best available for this kind of shed.
Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this shed fairs across the market.
Cladding
Fantastic, our experts say most of the cladding options used are among the best.
The tongue & groove cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for shed walls out of the 4 types [2] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 35% (1,543 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed [3], as well as being used on 21% (92 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [4]. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 14 points lower than the average for tongue & groove clad 12′ x 12’s (70 vs the average of 84) [5], you can be sure it’s not due to the cladding as this one of the highest scoring materials found on 12′ x 12′ sheds. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 25% of 12′ x 12′ sheds (47 in total).
The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 7 found on same-size sheds [6]. It is used on 54% of all sheds [7] and is also used across 58% of the top 10% of sheds [8] we analysed. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 18 points below the average 12mm clad 12′ x 12’s score of 88, the fact that 58% of the top 10% use a cladding this thick is reassuring as a sign of quality. 56% of 12′ x 12′ sheds (105 in total) use 12mm thick walls [9].
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Roofing
Tongue & groove is the cladding used for the roofing, our experts rate this the best form of roof material out of the 3 types we’ve found on same-size sheds [10]. This roofing material is used on 34% of all sheds analysed, and 57% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 18 points below the average of 88 for 12′ x 12’s using a tongue & groove roofing, with it being on 57% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality roof material. 58% of 12′ x 12′ sheds (109 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof.
A 12mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is one of the best thicknesses used for a roofing material out of 9 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds [11]. It’s used on 29% of all sheds and 48% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 18 points below that of the average for 12′ x 12’s that use 12mm roofing (70 vs the average of 88), with it being on 48% of the top 10%, this should give you confidence in its quality. 53% of 12′ x 12′ sheds (100 in total) use a 12mm thick roof boarding.
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Flooring
Amazing, our experts say most of the flooring options used are among the best.
The manufactures of this shed chose tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction out of 2 types found on same-size sheds [12]. This type of floor construction is used on 36% of all sheds we analysed, and 59% of the top 10% of those sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 17 points below the average of 87 for 12′ x 12’s using a tongue & groove flooring, with it being on 59% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality flooring material. 56% of 12′ x 12′ sheds (105 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor.
A 16mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is the best floor board thickness according to our experts out of 9 found on same-size sheds [13]. It’s found on 3% of all sheds and used on 3% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this shed is 11 points lower than that of the average for 12′ x 12’s floored with a 16mm material (70 vs the average of 81), you can be sure it’s not due to the flooring because this one of the highest scoring flooring thicknesses available on 12′ x 12′ sheds. 7% of 12′ x 12′ sheds (14 in total) use 16mm thick floor boarding.
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Height
The height of this shed is 2073mm (7′) which is 959% less than the average 12′ x 12′ shed, giving you 19,873.0mm (65′) less headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,433.00mm (5′) tall which is 23% or 328.29mm (1′) shorter than the average 12′ x 12′.
The door width is 1,798.00mm (6′) wide which is 23% or 339.29mm (1′) wider than the average 12′ x 12′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 141 12′ x 12′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Oakham Workshops 12′ x 12′ Wooden Shed with 2 windows has an Expert Score that is 23% lower than average and is £121 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 141 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 £10,854 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Workspace Shiplap 10′ x 15′ Dip Treated Shed Double Door with Three Opening Windows Top Coat. It is priced at £368, this is 2948% less than this and has an Expert Score of 92, 22 points higher than the Oakham Workshops 12′ x 12′ Wooden Shed with 2 windows.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 90 vs 70 for this product, the 18’x8′ Tiger Garden Studio Plus is the best 12′ x 12′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £5,865, that’s £5,358 less than the Oakham Workshops 12′ x 12′ Wooden Shed with 2 windows.
High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a shed with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 sheds that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
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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 sheds that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
10′ x 13′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
10′ x 13′ Yardmaster Metal Shed 1013GEYZ
10′ x 15′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Double Door Metal Garage
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 sheds that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
10′ x 13′ Yardmaster Metal Shed 1013GEYZ
10′ x 13′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
10′ x 15′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Double Door Metal Workshop
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.
11′ x 13.1′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Skylight Plastic Shed
Oren 20′ x 8′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Security Shed
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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.
ManoMano UK – 922302 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.
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.
Tiger Sheds – 635 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. FSC Certified Timber: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organisation that is “dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.” When you see the FSC certification it means the forest where this wood was sourced from is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity, while ensuring it sustains economic viability. FSC-certified forests are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. FSC certified timber is comparable to Certified Timber. ↩
3. Cladding types identified: interlocking log, overlap board, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove, wood ↩
4. Global cladding data sourced from: All tongue & groove sheds ↩
5. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 tongue & groove sheds ↩
6. 12′ x 12′ cladding data sourced from: 188 12′ x 12′ tongue & groove sheds ↩
8. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 12mm sheds ↩
9. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 12mm sheds ↩
10. 12′ x 12′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 105 12′ x 12′ 12mm sheds ↩
11. Roof material types identified: osb, structural insulated panels, tongue & groove ↩
12. Roof thickness types identified: 8mm, 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 122mm ↩
13. Floor material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩
14. Floor thickness types identified: 9mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 108mm ↩