4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed (1.34m x 1.01m)

Our verdict on the 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed

The 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed comes with an apex style roof, holds a 15 Years guarantee, is fit with lockable single doors that use a plate hasp & 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 3 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 floor that is 14mm thick is something our experts say is one of the best available for this kind of shed.

3. 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 4 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 16% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (19 in total) ^[5], and if we compare this item against those 19 we find it’s Expert Score is 11% higher than the average score for a 4′ x 3′ overlap board shed.

The walls are 7mm thick and we rate this one of the worst thicknesses out of the 7 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. 6% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (7 in total) use 7mm thick walls ^[9], and if we compare this item against those 7 we find it’s Expert Score is 12% higher than the average score for a 4′ x 3′ 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 3 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. 15% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (18 in total) use osb construction for the roof, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 3′ sheds (92), the 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed is the same with an Expert Score of 92.

A 8.0mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is the worst thickness used for a roofing material out of 8 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds ^[11]. It’s used on 2% of all sheds and 3% of the top 10% of sheds. 5% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (6 in total) use a 8.0mm thick roof boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 9% higher than average.

Sand felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 3 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 3′ sheds. 5% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (6 in total) make use of a sand felt material as a roof covering, with this product having an Expert Score of 9% higher than the average.

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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. 14% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (17 in total) use osb construction for the floor. Additionally when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 3′ sheds (92), the 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed is the same with an Expert Score of 92.

A 14mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is one of the best floor board thicknesses according to our experts out of 8 found on same-size sheds ^[14]. It’s found on 2% of all sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 3% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (3 in total) use 14mm thick floor boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 10% higher than average.

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Height

The height of this shed is 1941mm (6′) which is 6% more than the average 4′ x 3′ shed, giving you 112.0mm (0.4′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,692.00mm (6′) tall which is 3% or 54.26mm (0.2′) taller than the average 4′ x 3′.
The door width is 582.00mm (2′) wide which is 27% or 154.33mm (0.5′) narrower than the average 4′ x 3′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 95 4′ x 3′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed has an Expert Score that is 3% higher than average and is £161 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 95 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 £90 with this 6′ x 2’6 Forest Large Double Door Pent Wooden Garden Storage Bike / Mower Store Outdoor. It is priced at £200, this is 45% less than this and has an Expert Score of 80, 12 points less than the 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 100 vs 92 for this product, the Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Windowless Heritage Shed is the best 4′ x 3′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £454, that’s £164 more than the 4′ x 3′ Forest Overlap Pressure Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed.

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.
Adley 6′ x 2’6″ Shiplap Pent Shed
Redlands 3′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed
Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Windowless Heritage 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 2′ Forest Large Premium Log and Tool Store
Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed
Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Windowless Overlap Apex 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.
Redlands 3′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed
Adley 3′ x 6′ Premium Windowless Shiplap Apex Shed
Redlands 7′ x 3′ Shiplap Apex Bike 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.
Adley 3′ x 6′ Premium Windowless Shiplap Apex Shed
Oren 4′ x 4′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Security Shed
Redlands 4′ x 4′ Double Door Shiplap Modular Pent Shed