8′ x 22′ Palram Canopia Grey Skylight Plastic Shed

Our verdict on the 8′ x 22′ Palram Canopia Grey Skylight Plastic Shed

The 8′ x 22′ Palram Canopia Grey Skylight Plastic Shed comes with an apex style roof, holds a 10 Years guarantee, is fit with lockable double doors that use a latch locking system, and is treated using a uv protected process ^[1]. The windows window used on this particular 8′ x 22′ use a polycarbonate ^[2] glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: plastic

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 polycarbonate construction like the one used on the roof of this shed is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.

2. This polycarbonate glazing material is one that our experts say is one of the best available for windowed sheds.

3. A uv protected 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.

Treatment/Guarantee

The uv protected treatment process used here is one of the best types of treatment, and our analysis shows us that this is in facet the only kind of treatment used on same-size sheds that you’ll see getting used on 2% ^[3] (82 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed, as well as being used on 1% ^[4] (4 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 4 points lower than the average for uv protected 8′ x 22’s (80 vs the average of 84 ^[5]), you can be sure it’s not due to the treatment as this one of the highest scoring treatments found on 8′ x 22′ sheds. You’ll also find the uv protected treatment showing up on 4% of 8′ x 22′ sheds (6 in total).

On a plastic shed, the guarantee that the manufacturer offers is usually a very good indicator of the quality of the building. The longer the guarantee the more the manufacturer believes in the quality of the building they have produced. Typically we see manufacturer guarantees for plastic Sheds ranging from zero right up to a limited lifetime guarantee.

This plastic shed comes with a 10 years guarantee. Most plastic shed come with a 10 years guarantee (36.47% of them) ^[6].

For this particular brand (Palram Canopia) they offer 12 ^[7] different types of guarantees on their plastic sheds, with the 10 years guarantee on this being one of the shortest they offer. The 10 years guarantee is found on 64.52% of Palram Canopia plastic sheds ^[8], with a 5 year guarantee on 3.23%, a 12 year guarantee on 9.68% and a 15 year guarantee on 22.58% of its plastic sheds. It is great that this shed was given one of the highest guarantees offered by the brand, and this shows the manufacturer has a lot of faith in the overall quality of this part of their product range.

When looking at comparable 8′ x 22′ plastic sheds (we found 148 of them) the most popular guarantee length offered by manufacturers was 10 years ^[9]. 67.57% came with a 10 year guarantee, 18.24% came with a missing guarantee, 4.73% came with a 15 year guarantee, 3.38% came with a 5 year guarantee, 2.70% came with a 3 year guarantee, 2.03% came with a 20 year guarantee and 1.35% came with a 12 year guarantee.

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Cladding

The plastic cladding(walls) used here is an about average form of construction for shed walls out of the 2 types ^[10] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 2% (84 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed ^[11], as well as being used on 1% (4 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds ^[12]. You’ll also find the plastic cladding showing up on 2% of 8′ x 22′ sheds (3 in total) ^[13].

The walls are 1mm thick and we rate this the worst thickness and is the only thickness found on same-size sheds ^[14]. It is used on 1% of all sheds ^[15] and after analysing the top 436 products that make up the top 10% of sheds ^[16], we don’t find this thickness present on any of them. Further analysis shows us that out of all 8′ x 22′ sheds this is the only one to use 1mm thick walls ^[17].

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Roofing

Polycarbonate is the material used for the roofing, our experts rate this one of the best forms of roof material and is the only type we’ve found on same-size sheds ^[18]. This roofing material is used on 1% of all sheds analysed, and 1% of the top 10% of sheds. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 8 points lower than the average for 8′ x 22’s that use polycarbonate roof material (80 vs the average of 88), you can be sure it’s not due to the roofing as this one of the highest scoring materials found on 8′ x 22′ sheds. 3% of 8′ x 22′ sheds (5 in total) use polycarbonate construction for the roof.

A 0.9mm thick roof material was used on this shed which is the worst thickness used for a roofing material and is the only thickness identified on same-size sheds ^[19]. It’s used on 1% of all sheds and 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 2% of 8′ x 22′ sheds (3 in total) use a 0.9mm thick roof material.

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Window

Polycarbonate windows come installed on this shed. As a glazing option, we rate it one of the best glazing types and is also the only type found on 8′ x 22′ sheds ^[20]. This particular type of glazing is used on 1% of all windowed sheds and 1% of the top 10% of sheds with windows we analysed. Out of all windowed 8′ x 22′ sheds this is the only shed to make use of polycarbonate windows.

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Height

The height of this shed is 2340mm (8′) which is 28% more than the average 8′ x 22′ shed, giving you 511.0mm (2′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,770.00mm (6′) tall which is 3% or 57.24mm (0.2′) shorter than the average 8′ x 22′.
The door width is 1,280.00mm (4′) wide which is 16% or 205.83mm (0.7′) narrower than the average 8′ x 22′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 4 8′ x 22′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 8′ x 22′ Palram Canopia Grey Skylight Plastic Shed has an Expert Score that is 3% lower than average and is £290 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 4 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 with this 11′ x 17.2′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Plastic Shed. It is priced at £2,799, this is 37% more than this and has an Expert Score of 92, 12 points higher than the 8′ x 22′ Palram Canopia Grey Skylight Plastic Shed.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 92 vs 80 for this product, the 11′ x 17.2′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Plastic Shed with WPC Floor is the best 8′ x 22′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £3,579, that’s £1,540 more than the 8′ x 22′ Palram Canopia Grey Skylight Plastic 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.
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.
10′ x 19′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Double Door Metal Garage
10′ x 19′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Double Door Metal Workshop
11′ x 17.2′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Plastic 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.
10′ x 19′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Double Door Metal Workshop
10′ x 19′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Double Door Metal Garage
17′ x 10’5 Palmako Jari Premium Multi-room 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.
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Workshop Double Door
16′ x 10′ Shed Republic Ultimate heavy-duty Rev Apex Workshop Double Door
Palmako Ly 3.3m x 4.5m Garden Room Garden House