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12 x 8 (3.59m x 2.39m) – Windowless Dip Treated Overlap – Apex Garden Shed – DOUBLE DOORS – 11mm Solid OSB Floor – CORE (BS)

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: 37393

Size: 11' x 7'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

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£1,379.94
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Average Ranked in the Top 94% of Sheds.
Position 5108 of 5459 Sheds - Down 1,030 places from previous update.
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Our verdict on the Oakham Overlaps 11′ x 7′ Wooden Shed

The Oakham Overlaps 11′ x 7′ Wooden Shed comes with an apex style roof, is fit with lockable double doors that use a hasp and staple locking system, and is treated using a dip treated process [1].

Base material: wood

Certifications this product meets:

FSC certified timber[2]

Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this shed fairs across the market.

Cladding

The overlap board cladding(walls) used here is the worst form of construction for shed walls out of the 4 types [3] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 8% (357 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed [4], as well as being used on 3% (12 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [5]. You’ll also find the overlap board cladding showing up on 5% of 11′ x 7′ sheds (23 in total) [6], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 11′ x 7′ sheds (77), the Oakham Overlaps 11′ x 7′ Wooden Shed is the same with an Expert Score of 77.

The walls are 8mm thick and we rate this an about average thickness out of the 15 found on same-size sheds [7]. It is used on 1% of all sheds [8] and is also used across 1% of the top 10% of sheds [9] we analysed. 2% of 11′ x 7′ sheds (7 in total) use 8mm thick walls [10].

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Roofing

A 8mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is the worst thickness used for a roofing material out of 13 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds [11]. It’s used on 5% of all sheds and 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 7% of 11′ x 7′ sheds (30 in total) use a 8mm thick roof boarding.

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Flooring

A 11mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is an about average floor board thickness according to our experts out of 12 found on same-size sheds [12]. It’s found on 9% of all sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 11% of 11′ x 7′ sheds (47 in total) use 11mm thick floor boarding.

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Height

The height of this shed is 1740mm (6′) which is 17% less than the average 11′ x 7′ shed, giving you 288.0mm (0.9′) less headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,550.00mm (5′) tall which is 2% or 37.85mm (0.1′) shorter than the average 11′ x 7′.
The door width is 1,700.00mm (6′) wide which is 42% or 501.33mm (2′) wider than the average 11′ x 7′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 352 11′ x 7′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Oakham Overlaps 11′ x 7′ Wooden Shed has an Expert Score that is 13% lower than average and is £6 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 352 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 £1,988 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Guernsey 7′ x 10′ Dip Treated Shed Double Door with One Opening Window Top Coat. It is priced at £172, this is 1159% less than this and has an Expert Score of 87, 10 points higher than the Oakham Overlaps 11′ x 7′ Wooden Shed.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 97 vs 77 for this product, the 10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Reverse Apex Shed is the best 11′ x 7′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £1,799, that’s £361 less than the Oakham Overlaps 11′ x 7′ Wooden Shed.

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.
13’2 x 6’6 Shire Jersey Double Door Wooden Garden Shed
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Reverse Apex Shed
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex Shed

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 8′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 108GEYZ
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Shiplap Metal Shed 108TBSL

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 8′ Yardmaster Shiplap Metal Shed 108TBSL
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
10′ x 8′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 108GEYZ

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.
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex Shed
10′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Reverse Apex Shed
10′ x 8′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Reverse Apex Workshop Double Door

Product Details

Building Type
Apex Sheds, Cheap Sheds, Double Door Sheds, Garden Sheds, Shiplap Sheds, Wooden Sheds
Metric Size (Meters)
11' x 7'
Material
Wooden
Roof Style
Apex
Door Type
Double Door
Cladding Type
Overlap Board
Cladding Thickness
8mm
Treatment Type
Dip Treated
Locking System
Hasp and Staple
Floor Thickness
11mm
Floor Thickness (Imperial)
11mm
Floor Thickness (Metric)
11mm
Eaves Height (Imperial)
1740mm
Eaves Height (Metric)
1740mm
Ridge Height (Imperial)
2090mm
Ridge Height (Metric)
2090mm
Door Height (Imperial)
5'
Door Height (Metric)
1550mm
Door Width (Imperial)
6'
Door Width (Metric)
1700mm
Roof Thickness (Imperial)
8mm
Roof Thickness (Metric)
8mm
Roof Thickness
8mm
Height (Imperial)
1740mm
Height (Metric)
1740mm
Ridge Height
2.09m (6' 10")
Eaves Height
1.74m (5' 9")
Thickness
11 mm
Depth
11' 9" (3.59m)
Height
1.74 m
Width
7' 10" (2.39m)
Door Size
1.70 x 1.55m (5'7" x 5'1")
Roof Style
Apex
Bearers
34mm x 34mm
Base Size
3.59m x 2.39m (11'9" x 7'10")
Felt
Mineral
Bearers Direction
Front to Back
Fsc Certified
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified timber is used throughout to produce an environmentally friendly garden building
Environmental Certification
FSC
Window Size (Metric)
nan x nan
Door Size (Imperial)
1700mm x 1550mm x 51000mm
Door Size (Metric)
1700mm x 1550mm x 51000mm

Comparisons of Similar Sheds

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Expert Score 7373737073
Price £339.00£329.99£955.00£439.99£13,489.00
Size 4' x 5'6' x 4'0' x 0'8' x 6'17' x 12'
Brand AdleyForest GardenMercia Garden ProductsForest GardenAdley
Material WoodenWoodenWoodenWoodenWooden
Cladding Thickness 8mm7mm7mm16mm
Guarantee 10 Years10 Years10 Years10 Years
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Joel Bird

Joel Bird

Profile

Our resident shed building expert Joel was the 2014 winner of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year having beat over 10,000 applicants to win. He returned to the show the following year as a judge. He is also the author of The Book of Shed and has designed & built over 50 small bespoke garden builds. Joel has appeared on various TV or Radio shows include George Clarkes Amazing Spaces, Alan Titchmarsh Love your Garden, Chris Evans Breakfast Show and BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live.

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Sources

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. Dip Treated: Dip treating is a temporary protective base coat treatment that is mainly designed to help protect the building during transit and for around one month after it is assembled. This water-based treatment is the least time-consuming and cheapest type of wood treatment. It involves dipping the wood in a protective water-based preservative and then leaving it to dry. The action of dipping is where ‘dip treatment’ comes from.

A dip-treated garden building is not considered fully treated with wood preservatives; it’s vital to re-treat your dip-treated building, preferably with a solvent-based (or oil-based) wood treatment. Then re-treat it on an annual basis using a solvent-based (or oil-based) wood treatment.

If you don’t want to treat something on an annual basis then a pressure treated wooden building might be a better option, this is where the wood undergoes a process called tanalisation (pressure treatment) during production. This is where the timber is submerged in specialist wood preservatives (such as Tanalith E, this is actually the origin of the word ‘tanalisation’), the wood then goes into a high pressure vacuum tank to draw out excess moisture and air and force in the preservatives. This deep penetration of the exterior wood protects it from the elements and all forms of insect attack. Wood treated this way can last many years without being re-treated. The Wood Protection Association has a good article/video on this. 

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

4. Global cladding data sourced from: All overlap board sheds 

5. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 overlap board sheds 

6. 11′ x 7′ cladding data sourced from: 428 11′ x 7′ overlap board sheds 

7. Cladding thickness types identified: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 19mm, 20mm, 34mm, 44mm, 72mm 

8. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 8mm sheds 

9. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 8mm sheds 

10. 11′ x 7′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 7 11′ x 7′ 8mm sheds 

11. Roof thickness types identified: 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 122mm 

12. Floor thickness types identified: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 19mm, 108mm 

Product ID: SKU: 37393

Size: 11' x 7'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

Mano Mano
£1,379.94
See Deal

Support WhatShed: by making a purchase after clicking a link above, a portion of the sale supports this site.