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First Added - August 4 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 0 Data Points Updated - 56 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: OPATGSHD
Size: 4' x 2'
Merchants Checked: 12
Our verdict on the 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage
The 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage comes with an apex style roof, holds a 15 Years guarantee, is fit with lockable double doors that use a hasp and staple locking system, is treated using a pressure treated process [1], and makes use of certified sustainable materials.
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 sand felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
2. A pressure treated treatment like the one used on this shed is one our experts are happy to say is one of the best around.
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 5 types [2] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 8% (357 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed [3], as well as being used on 3% (12 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [4]. You’ll also find the overlap board cladding showing up on 4% of 4′ x 2′ sheds (2 in total) [5], and if we compare this item against those 2 we find it’s Expert Score is 9% higher than the average score for a 4′ x 2′ overlap board shed.
The walls are 7mm thick and we rate this one of the worst thicknesses out of the 4 found on same-size sheds [6]. It is used on 3% of all sheds [7] and is also used across 1% of the top 10% of sheds [8] we analysed. 4% of 4′ x 2′ sheds (2 in total) use 7mm thick walls [9], and if we compare this item against those 2 we find it’s Expert Score is 9% higher than the average score for a 4′ x 2′ 7mm shed.
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Roofing
Osb is the of construction method used for the roofing, our experts rate this one of the best forms of roof material out of the 2 types we’ve found on same-size sheds [10]. This roofing material is used on 18% of all sheds analysed, and 8% of the top 10% of sheds. 5% of 4′ x 2′ sheds (3 in total) use osb construction for the roof, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 2′ sheds (91), the 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
A 8.0mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is the worst thickness used for a roofing material out of 4 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds [11]. It’s used on 2% of all sheds and 3% of the top 10% of sheds. Our data on all 4′ x 2′ sheds shows us this is the only one to use a 8.0mm roofing solution.
Sand felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 2 types identified on same-size sheds [12], is said to be one of the best roof covering materials. It comes fitted on 3% of sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of 4′ x 2′ sheds. According to the data we have on all sheds, out of the the 4′ x 2’s this is the only one to use a sand felt roof covering.
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Flooring
The manufactures of this shed chose osb for the floor construction, we rate this an about average form of floor construction out of 2 types found on same-size sheds [13]. This type of floor construction is used on 20% of all sheds we analysed, and 5% of the top 10% of those sheds. 7% of 4′ x 2′ sheds (4 in total) use osb construction for the floor. Additionally when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 2′ sheds (93), the 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
A 8mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is the worst floor board thickness according to our experts out of 4 found on same-size sheds [14]. It’s found on 1% of all sheds and used on 2% of the top 10% of sheds. 5% of 4′ x 2′ sheds (3 in total) use 8mm thick floor boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 2′ sheds (91), the 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
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Height
The height of this shed is 1830mm (6′) which is 1% more than the average 4′ x 2′ shed, giving you 25.0mm (0.1′) extra headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,591.00mm (5′) tall which is 5% or 70.33mm (0.2′) taller than the average 4′ x 2′.
The door width is 323.00mm (1′) wide which is 23% or 75.67mm (0.2′) narrower than the average 4′ x 2′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 28 4′ x 2′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage has an Expert Score that is 6% higher than average and is £34 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 28 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 £171 with this 5x3w 19mm Interlocking Log Raised Flower Bed. It is priced at £94, this is 180% less than this and has an Expert Score of 97, 2 points higher than the 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 100 vs 95 for this product, the Redlands 5′ x 3′ Premium Shiplap Pent Tool Store is the best 4′ x 2′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £449, that’s £184 more than the 3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage.
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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3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage
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.
3’6 x 1’10 Forest Shiplap Tall Pent Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage
3’7 x 1’8 Forest Tall Apex Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store Outdoor Patio Storage
Keter Premier High Store Outdoor Plastic Garden Storage Shed 1400L Grey
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 1 other options that will fill those needs.
Loxley 4′ x 3′ Plastic Mediterranean Pent Shed
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 90 | 95 | 100 | 90 | 98 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £214.99 | £1,759.00 | £199.99 | £174.99 | £2,249.00 |
| Size | 4' x 2' | 8' x 6' | 2' x 2' | 4' x 2' | 10' x 8' |
| Brand | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 7mm | 12mm | 12mm | 7mm | 12mm |
| Guarantee | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
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Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 5 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.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found 1 match.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found 1 match.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found 1 match.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found 1 match.
Shedstore – 1373 products checked, found 1 match.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found no matches.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found no matches.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found no matches.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found no matches.
Tiger Sheds – 635 products checked, found no matches.
1. Pressure Treated: Considered the most durable wood treatment, this is where the wood undergoes a process called tanalisation. This is where the timber is submerged in specialist wood preservatives (such as Tanalith E, this is actually the origin of the word ‘tanalisation’), this is a unique combination of copper and organic biocide ingredients (it is the copper that gives the finished wood the slightly green colour). The wood then goes into a high pressure vacuum tank (the Wood Protection Association has a good article/video on this) 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 BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) says “ penetration to either 6 mm (15 years) or 12mm (for 30 years) has to be achieved in any exposed surface in sawn material.”
It is also worth noting that if cross cutting, notching or boring treated timber during or after installation, ALWAYS apply an end grain solvent-based (or oil-based) wood preservative treatment to the freshly exposed areas, this will maintain the integrity of the protection. NEVER put cut ends in the ground, even if end grain coated. ↩
2. Cladding types identified: hardwood, interlocking log, overlap board, pine, shiplap tongue & groove, slatted, timber, wood ↩
3. Global cladding data sourced from: All overlap board sheds ↩
4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 overlap board sheds ↩
5. 4′ x 2′ cladding data sourced from: 55 4′ x 2′ overlap board sheds ↩
10. Roof material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩
11. Roof thickness types identified: 8mm, 12mm ↩
12. Roof covering types identified: mineral felt, sand felt ↩
13. Floor material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩
14. Floor thickness types identified: 8mm, 12mm ↩