17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium (28mm) Multi-room Shed (5.2m x 3.2m)

Our verdict on the 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed

The 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed comes with a reverse apex style roof, holds a 5 Years guarantee, and is fit with lockable double doors that use a hasp and staple locking system.

Base material: wood

Our experts say this has 7 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 interlocking log cladding used on this shed is one the best available for sheds rated by our experts.

2. A 28mm 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. A 19mm thick roof construction as thick as this is something our expert rate to be one of the best available on sheds.

5. The mineral felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.

6. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all sheds.

7. A floor that is 19mm 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

Outstanding, 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 shed walls out of the 3 types ^[1] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 1% (22 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed ^[2], as well as being used on 2% (8 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds ^[3]. You’ll also find the interlocking log cladding showing up on 1% of 17′ x 10′ sheds (2 in total) ^[4], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 17′ x 10′ sheds (91), the 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.

The walls are 28mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 6 found on same-size sheds ^[5]. It is used on 1% of all sheds ^[6] and is also used across 1% of the top 10% of sheds ^[7] we analysed. Further analysis shows us that out of all 17′ x 10′ sheds this is the only one to use 28mm thick walls ^[8].

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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 2 types we’ve found on same-size sheds ^[9]. This roofing material is used on 34% of all sheds analysed, and 57% of the top 10% of sheds. 80% of 17′ x 10′ sheds (122 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof, with this product having an Expert Score 7% higher than the average in this regard.

A 19mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is the best thickness used for a roofing material out of 5 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds ^[10]. It’s used on 1% of all sheds and 2% of the top 10% of sheds. 3% of 17′ x 10′ sheds (4 in total) use a 19mm thick roof boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 6% higher than average.

Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 2 types identified on same-size sheds ^[11], is said to be one of the best roof covering materials. It comes fitted on 22% of sheds and used on 49% of the top 10% of 17′ x 10′ sheds. 17% of 17′ x 10′ sheds (26 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, with this product having an Expert Score of 12% higher than the average.

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Flooring

Fantastic, 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. 76% of 17′ x 10′ sheds (115 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor with this product having an Expert Score of 8% higher than the average.

A 19mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is the best floor board thickness according to our experts out of 6 found on same-size sheds ^[13]. It’s found on 1% of all sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 3% of 17′ x 10′ sheds (4 in total) use 19mm thick floor boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 6% higher than average.

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Height

The height of this shed is 2110.0mm (7′) which is 940% less than the average 17′ x 10′ shed, giving you 19,836.0mm (65′) less headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,800.00mm (6′) tall which is 1% or 18.93mm (0.1′) shorter than the average 17′ x 10′.
The door width is 1,560.00mm (5′) wide which is 8% or 120.22mm (0.4′) wider than the average 17′ x 10′.

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We found 131 17′ x 10′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed has an Expert Score that is 8% higher than average and is £63 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 131 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 £3,357 with this 10 x 16 Reverse Premier Pressure Treated T&G Apex Shed With Higher Eaves & Ridge Height 6 Windows & Double Doors + Safety Toughened Glass + SUPER STRENGTH FRAMIN. It is priced at £372, this is 901% less than this and has an Expert Score of 95, 0 points equal than the 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed.

The 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed is the best scoring shed available out of all 131 17′ x 10′ sheds we analysed.

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.
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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.
17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed
11′ x 17.2′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Plastic Shed with WPC Floor
11′ x 17.2′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Plastic Shed

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.
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16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Workshop Double Door
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Rev Apex Workshop Double Door