20 x 10 (5.99m x 2.99m) – Tongue & Groove – Garden Shed / Workshop – 6 Windows – Double – 12mm Tongue and Groove Floor and Roof (CORE)

Our verdict on the Oakham Workshops 19′ x 9′ Wooden Shed with 6 windows

The Oakham Workshops 19′ x 9′ Wooden Shed with 6 windows comes with an apex style roof and is fit with lockable double doors that use a pad bolt locking system. The 6 windows used on this particular 19′ x 9′ use a single glazed glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: wood

Certifications this product meets:

FSC certified timber^[1]

Our experts say this has 4 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.

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 3 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 7 points lower than the average for tongue & groove clad 19′ x 9’s (80 vs the average of 87) ^[5], you can be sure it’s not due to the cladding as this one of the highest scoring materials found on 19′ x 9′ sheds. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 32% of 19′ x 9′ sheds (46 in total).

The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 6 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 9 points below the average 12mm clad 19′ x 9’s score of 89, the fact that 58% of the top 10% use a cladding this thick is reassuring as a sign of quality. 69% of 19′ x 9′ sheds (101 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 2 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 8 points below the average of 88 for 19′ x 9’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. 80% of 19′ x 9′ sheds (117 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 5 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 8 points below that of the average for 19′ x 9’s that use 12mm roofing (80 vs the average of 88), with it being on 48% of the top 10%, this should give you confidence in its quality. 73% of 19′ x 9′ sheds (107 in total) use a 12mm thick roof boarding.

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Flooring

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 8 points below the average of 88 for 19′ x 9’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. 75% of 19′ x 9′ sheds (110 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor.

A 12mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is one of the best floor board thicknesses according to our experts out of 6 found on same-size sheds ^[13]. It’s found on 31% of all sheds and used on 54% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is below the average 19′ x 9’s that use 12mm flooring (80 vs the average of 89), with it being on 54% of the top 10%, this should give you confidence in its quality. 64% of 19′ x 9′ sheds (93 in total) use 12mm thick floor boarding.

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Window

Single glazed windows come installed on this shed. As a glazing option, we rate it an about average out of the 4 glazing types found on 19′ x 9′ sheds ^[14]. This particular type of glazing is used on 16% of all windowed sheds and 19% of the top 10% of sheds with windows we analysed. 20% of 19′ x 9′ sheds with windows (24 in total) use single glazed windows.

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Height

The height of this shed is 1900mm (6′) which is 4% more than the average 19′ x 9′ shed, giving you 71.0mm (0.2′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,800.00mm (6′) tall which is 1% or 19.84mm (0.1′) shorter than the average 19′ x 9′.
The door width is 1,710.00mm (6′) wide which is 17% or 245.81mm (0.8′) wider than the average 19′ x 9′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 126 19′ x 9′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Oakham Workshops 19′ x 9′ Wooden Shed with 6 windows has an Expert Score that is 10% lower than average and is £42 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 126 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 £8,286 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 2224% less than this and has an Expert Score of 95, 15 points higher than the Oakham Workshops 19′ x 9′ Wooden Shed with 6 windows.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 95 vs 80 for this product, the 17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed is the best 19′ x 9′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £3,729, that’s £4,929 less than the Oakham Workshops 19′ x 9′ Wooden Shed with 6 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.
17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room Shed
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Rev Apex Workshop Double Door
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Workshop Double Door

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.
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
20’x8′ Tiger Garden Studio Plus

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.
Palmako Ly 3.3m x 4.5m Garden Room Garden House
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Workshop Double Door
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Rev Apex Workshop Double Door