8 x 6 (2.39m x 1.83m) – Super Value Overlap – Apex Wooden Shed – 2 Windows – Single Door

Our verdict on the 8 x 6 – Super Value Overlap – Apex Wooden Shed – 2 Windows – Single Door

The 8 x 6 – Super Value Overlap – Apex Wooden Shed – 2 Windows – Single Door comes with an apex style roof, fit with single doors, and is treated using a dip treated process ^[1]. The 2 windows used on this particular 8′ x 6′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: wood

Certifications this product meets:

FSC certified timber^[2]

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 ^[3] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 8% (357 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed ^[4], as well as being used on 3% (12 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds ^[5]. You’ll also find the overlap board cladding showing up on 12% of 8′ x 6′ sheds (58 in total) ^[6].

The walls are 8mm thick and we rate this an about average thickness out of the 13 found on same-size sheds ^[7]. It is used on 1% of all sheds ^[8] and is also used across 1% of the top 10% of sheds ^[9] we analysed. 1% of 8′ x 6′ sheds (6 in total) use 8mm thick walls ^[10].

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Roofing

A 10mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is an about average thickness used for a roofing material out of 13 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds ^[11]. It’s used on 6% of all sheds with a further analysis of the top 10% of sheds (436 in total) showing us that none of them use a roof of this thickness. 8% of 8′ x 6′ sheds (37 in total) use a 10mm thick roof boarding.

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Flooring

A 10mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is an about average floor board thickness according to our experts out of 13 found on same-size sheds ^[12]. It’s found on 6% of all sheds with none of the 436 sheds that make up the top 10% using a floor of this thickness. 8% of 8′ x 6′ sheds (38 in total) use 10mm thick floor boarding.

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Height

The height of this shed is 2060mm (7′) which is 2% more than the average 8′ x 6′ shed, giving you 40.5mm (0.1′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 732.00mm (2′) tall which is 122% or 896.61mm (3′) shorter than the average 8′ x 6′.
The door width is 1,524.00mm (5′) wide which is 84% or 697.36mm (2′) wider than the average 8′ x 6′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 406 8′ x 6′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 8 x 6 – Super Value Overlap – Apex Wooden Shed – 2 Windows – Single Door has an Expert Score that is 20% lower than average and is £10 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 406 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 £1,134 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Barn 7′ x 7′ Dip Treated Shed Double Door with One Opening Window Top Coat. It is priced at £151, this is 749% less than this and has an Expert Score of 87, 15 points higher than the 8 x 6 – Super Value Overlap – Apex Wooden Shed – 2 Windows – Single Door.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 100 vs 72 for this product, the Oren 10′ x 6′ Shiplap Pent Bike Shed is the best 8′ x 6′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £864, that’s £421 less than the 8 x 6 – Super Value Overlap – Apex Wooden Shed – 2 Windows – Single Door.

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
8’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Windowless Double Door Shed
8’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Bike Store

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.
8′ x 6’6 Yardmaster 86TBSL Shiplap Metal Shed
6′ x 8′ Lotus Heritage Green Apex 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 6’5 Yardmaster Glencoe 86WGL Metal Shed
8′ x 6’6 Yardmaster 86TBSL Shiplap Metal Shed
8’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Windowless Double Door 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