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18 x 4 Premium Tongue and Groove Apex Shed – Double Doors – 8 Windows – 12mm Tongue and Groove Floor and Roof

First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 12 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1

Product ID: SKU: 40213

Size: 17' x 3'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

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£2,256.38
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Average Ranked in the Top 88% of Sheds.
Position 4782 of 5459 Sheds - Down 754 places from previous update.
Quality of materials
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See how our panel of industry experts helped create the impartial judging criteria used to calculate the Expert Score.

Our verdict on the Ps Sheds 17′ x 3′ Wooden Shed with 8 windows

The Ps Sheds 17′ x 3′ Wooden Shed with 8 windows comes with an apex style roof, holds a 10 Years guarantee, and fit with double doors. The 8 windows used on this particular 17′ x 3′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: wood

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 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.

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

Cladding

Great, 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 [1] 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 [2], as well as being used on 21% (92 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [3]. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 8 points lower than the average for tongue & groove clad 17′ x 3’s (80 vs the average of 88) [4], you can be sure it’s not due to the cladding as this one of the highest scoring materials found on 17′ x 3′ sheds. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 34% of 17′ x 3′ sheds (197 in total).

The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 14 found on same-size sheds [5]. It is used on 54% of all sheds [6] and is also used across 58% of the top 10% of sheds [7] we analysed. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 10 points below the average 12mm clad 17′ x 3’s score of 90, the fact that 58% of the top 10% use a cladding this thick is reassuring as a sign of quality. 55% of 17′ x 3′ sheds (318 in total) use 12mm thick walls [8].

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Window

The 457mm x 610mm windows on this shed are 1% smaller than the average 17′ x 3′ shed. The window height is 610.00mm (2′) tall which is 11% taller than the average 17′ x 3′ with 61.67mm (0.2′) extra height. The window width is 457.00mm (2′) wide which is 1% wider than the average 17′ x 3′ with 4.21mm (0.0′) wider width.

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Height

The height of this shed is 1034mm (3′) which is 96% less than the average 17′ x 3′ shed, giving you 994.0mm (3′) less headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,628.00mm (5′) tall which is 5% or 76.05mm (0.2′) taller than the average 17′ x 3′.
The door width is 1,034.00mm (3′) wide which is 11% or 114.44mm (0.4′) narrower than the average 17′ x 3′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 33 17′ x 3′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Ps Sheds 17′ x 3′ Wooden Shed with 8 windows has an Expert Score that is 1% lower than average and is £33 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 33 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 £1,891 with this Oakham Workshops 7′ x 7′ Wooden Shed with 1 windows and floored with 12mmmm Tongue & Groove. It is priced at £2,396, this is 79% less than this and has an Expert Score of 82, 2 points higher than the Ps Sheds 17′ x 3′ Wooden Shed with 8 windows.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 90 vs 80 for this product, the Ps Sheds 17′ x 3′ Wooden Apex Shed is the best 17′ x 3′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £4,046, that’s £241 less than the Ps Sheds 17′ x 3′ Wooden Shed with 8 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.
Oren 10′ x 6′ Shiplap Pent Bike Shed
12’x4′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Apex Windowless Double Door Shed
8’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Apex Windowless Double Door 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.
6′ x 8′ Lotus Heritage Green Apex Metal Shed
8′ x 7′ Yardmaster Green 87GEYZ Metal Shed
8′ x 6’5 Yardmaster Glencoe 86WGL Metal Shed

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.
8′ x 6’6 Yardmaster 86TBSL Shiplap Metal Shed
8′ x 6’5 Yardmaster Glencoe 86WGL Metal Shed
8′ x 7′ Yardmaster Green 87GEYZ Metal 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.
7′ x 7′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed
8’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Double Door Shed
8’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Apex Security Double Door Shed

Product Details

Building Type
Apex Sheds, Double Door Sheds, Garden Sheds, Narrow Sheds, Shed with Windows, Tongue and Groove Sheds, Wooden Sheds
Metric Size (Meters)
17' x 3'
Material
Wooden
Roof Style
Apex
Number of Windows
8
Door Type
Double Door
Cladding Type
Tongue & Groove
Cladding Thickness
12mm
Treatment Type
Untreated
Guarantee
10 Years
Number Of Windows
8
Eaves Height (Imperial)
1869mm
Eaves Height (Metric)
1869mm
Ridge Height (Imperial)
2147mm
Ridge Height (Metric)
2147mm
Door Height (Imperial)
5'
Door Height (Metric)
1628mm
Door Width (Imperial)
3'
Door Width (Metric)
1034mm
Height (Imperial)
1034mm
Height (Metric)
1034mm
Ridge Height
2147mm
Eaves Height
1869mm
Depth
1.628 m
Height
1.034 m
Width
110.2 cm
Door Size
1034 x 1628mm
Roof Style
Apex
Base Size
5448mm x 1190mm (Length x Width)
External Depth
5472mm
External Width
1214mm
Internal Depth
5360mm
Internal Width
1102mm
Width Including Roof Overhang
1314mm
Window Size (Imperial)
457mm x 610mm
Window Size (Metric)
457mm x 610mm
Depth Including Roof Overhang
5632mm
Internal Eaves
1801mm
Internal Ridge
2091mm
Door Size (Imperial)
1034mm x 1628mm
Door Size (Metric)
1034mm x 1628mm
Internal Ridge (Imperial)
2091mm
Internal Ridge (Metric)
2091mm
Internal Eaves (Imperial)
1801mm
Internal Eaves (Metric)
1801mm

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. 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

3. Global cladding data sourced from: All tongue & groove sheds 

4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 tongue & groove sheds 

5. 17′ x 3′ cladding data sourced from: 578 17′ x 3′ tongue & groove sheds 

6. Cladding thickness types identified: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 34mm, 44mm, 72mm 

7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 12mm sheds 

8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 12mm sheds 

9. 17′ x 3′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 318 17′ x 3′ 12mm sheds 

Product ID: SKU: 40213

Size: 17' x 3'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

Mano Mano
£2,256.38
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Support WhatShed: by making a purchase after clicking a link above, a portion of the sale supports this site.