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13 x 7 (3.96m x 2.17m) – Premier Wooden Summerhouse + Roof Overhang – 12mm T&G – Walls – Floor – Roof

First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 13 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1

Product ID: SKU: 37459

Size: 13' x 7'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

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Average Ranked in the Top 98% of Summer Houses.
Position 1155 of 1188 Summer Houses - Down 240 places from previous update.
Quality of materials
Construction quality
Ease of construction
Value for money

See how our panel of industry experts helped create the impartial judging criteria used to calculate the Expert Score.

Our verdict on the 13 x 7 – Premier Wooden Summerhouse + Roof Overhang – 12mm T&G – Walls – Floor – Roof

The 13 x 7 – Premier Wooden Summerhouse + Roof Overhang – 12mm T&G – Walls – Floor – Roof comes with an apex style roof and is fit with lockable double doors that use a latch locking system. The windows window used on this particular 13′ x 7′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: wood

Certifications this product meets:

FSC certified timber[1]

Our experts say this has 2 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 12mm thick cladding used is as thick as the walls found on 92% of the top 10% of summer houses.

2. The tongue & groove cladding used on this summer house is one the best available for summer houses rated by our experts.

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

Cladding

Outstanding, 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 summer house walls out of the 3 types [2] we’ve identified on same-size summer houses, that you’ll also see getting used on 38% (278 of 741) of all summer houses analysed [3], as well as being used on 51% (38 of 74) of the top 10% of summer houses [4]. Even though the Expert Score of this particular summer house is 11 points below that of the average tongue & groove clad 13′ x 7’s (they have an average Expert Score of 83), with it being on 51% of the top 10%, its use here is a reassuring sign of a high quality cladding. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 42% of 13′ x 7′ summer houses (58 in total) [5].

The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this an about average thickness out of the 5 found on same-size summer houses [6]. It is used on 78% of all summer houses [7] and is also used across 92% of the top 10% of summer houses [8] we analysed. Even though the Expert Score of this particular summer house is 10 points below the average 12mm clad 13′ x 7’s score of 82, the fact that 92% of the top 10% use a cladding this thick is reassuring as a sign of quality. 80% of 13′ x 7′ summer houses (110 in total) use 12mm thick walls [9].

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Height

The height of this summer house is 1768mm (6′) which is 7% less than the average 13′ x 7′ summer house, giving you 122.0mm (0.4′) less headroom.

Read full analysis for height.

Doors

The door height is 884.00mm (3′) tall which is 86% or 760.09mm (2′) shorter than the average 13′ x 7′.
The door width is 1,737.00mm (6′) wide which is 49% or 569.87mm (2′) wider than the average 13′ x 7′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 5 13′ x 7′ summer houses with comparable specifications. The 13 x 7 – Premier Wooden Summerhouse + Roof Overhang – 12mm T&G – Walls – Floor – Roof has an Expert Score that is 3% higher than average and is £14 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring summer houses out of the 5 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 10 x 10 – Premier Corner Wooden Summerhouse – 2 Opening Windows – 12mm T&G Walls – Floor – Roof. It is priced at £5,728, this is 9% more than this and has an Expert Score of 70, 2 points less than the 13 x 7 – Premier Wooden Summerhouse + Roof Overhang – 12mm T&G – Walls – Floor – Roof.

The 13 x 7 – Premier Wooden Summerhouse + Roof Overhang – 12mm T&G – Walls – Floor – Roof is the best scoring summer house available out of all 5 13′ x 7′ summer houses we analysed.

High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a summer house with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 summer houses that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Oren 14′ x 8′ Shiplap Contemporary Long-Room Summer House
Shire Hampton 10 x 10ft Double Door Corner Summer House
14’x6′ Tiger Pent Retreat Summerhouse

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 summer houses that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
8′ x 12′ Forest Oakley Double Door Apex Summer House
14 x 7 PENT Pressure Treated Tongue & Groove Pent Summerhouse with Higher Eaves and Ridge Height Toughened Safety Glass + Euro Lock with Key
7 x 12 REVERSE Pressure Treated Tongue & Groove Apex Summerhouse + LONG WINDOWS with Higher Eaves and Ridge Height + Toughened Safety Glass + Euro Lock with Key + SUPER STRENGTH FRAMING

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 summer houses that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
14’x6′ Tiger Pent Retreat Summerhouse
12’x8′ Tiger Pent Retreat Summerhouse
12’x8′ Tiger Retreat Contemporary Summerhouse

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.
Oren 14′ x 8′ Shiplap Contemporary Long-Room Summer House
Shire Hampton 10 x 10ft Double Door Corner Summer House
12’x8′ Tiger Pent Retreat Summerhouse

Product Details

Building Type
Insulated Summer Houses, Luxury Summer Houses, Summer House Workshops, Summer Houses, Wooden Summer Houses
Metric Size (Meters)
13' x 7'
Material
Wooden
Roof Style
Apex
Number of Windows
Has Windows
Door Type
Double Door
Cladding Type
Tongue & Groove
Cladding Thickness
12mm
Treatment Type
Untreated
Locking System
Latch
Eaves Height (Imperial)
1768mm
Eaves Height (Metric)
1768mm
Ridge Height (Imperial)
2073mm
Ridge Height (Metric)
2073mm
Door Height (Imperial)
3'
Door Height (Metric)
884mm
Door Width (Imperial)
6'
Door Width (Metric)
1737mm
Ridge Height
6'10"
Eaves Height
5'9"
Thickness
12 mm
Width
20.32 cm
Door Size
5'8" x 2'11"
Roof Style
Apex
Bearers
34mm x 34mm
Internal Size
9'9" x 6'8"
External Size
11' x 7'2"
Felt
Mineral
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)
1737mm x 884mm
Door Size (Metric)
1737mm x 884mm

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Expert Score 5555635860
Price £5,030.96£4,200.71£6,182.28£10,459.80£5,728.32
Size 10' x 7'9' x 7'10' x 10'12' x 10'10' x 10'
Brand CheshireCheshireOakham SummerhousesOakham SummerhousesOakham Summerhouses
Material WoodenWoodenWoodenWoodenWooden
Cladding Thickness 12mm12mm12mm12mm12mm
Guarantee
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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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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.
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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

4. Global cladding data sourced from: All tongue & groove summer houses 

5. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 74 tongue & groove summer houses 

6. 13′ x 7′ cladding data sourced from: 137 13′ x 7′ tongue & groove summer houses 

7. Cladding thickness types identified: 12mm, 19mm, 20mm, 34mm 

8. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 12mm summer houses 

9. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 74 12mm summer houses 

10. 13′ x 7′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 110 13′ x 7′ 12mm summer houses 

Product ID: SKU: 37459

Size: 13' x 7'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

Mano Mano
£3,354.78
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Support WhatShed: by making a purchase after clicking a link above, a portion of the sale supports this site.