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First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 14 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: 37961
Size: 6' x 6'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 1
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Our verdict on the 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed
The 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed comes with an apex style roof, holds a 15 Years guarantee, fit with single doors, and is treated using a pressure treated process [1]. The windows window used on this particular 6′ x 6′ use a acrylic glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: wood
Certifications this product meets:
FSC certified timber[2]
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 mineral felt construction like the one used on the roof of this shed is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.
4. 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
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 4 types [3] 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 [4], as well as being used on 21% (92 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [5]. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 35% of 6′ x 6′ sheds (110 in total) [6], and if we compare this item against those 110 we find it’s Expert Score is 7% higher than the average score for a 6′ x 6′ tongue & groove shed.
The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 10 found on same-size sheds [7]. It is used on 54% of all sheds [8] and is also used across 58% of the top 10% of sheds [9] we analysed. 60% of 6′ x 6′ sheds (189 in total) use 12mm thick walls [10], and if we compare this item against those 189 we find it’s Expert Score is 5% higher than the average score for a 6′ x 6′ 12mm shed.
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Roofing
Mineral felt is the cladding used for the roofing, our experts rate this the best form of roof material out of the 3 types we’ve found on same-size sheds [11]. This roofing material is used on 1% of all sheds analysed, and after looking top 10% of sheds (436 in total), none of them make use of this roof material. Out of all 6′ x 6′ sheds we find this is actually the only one to use a mineral felt roofing.
A 12mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is one of the best thicknesses used for a roofing material out of 12 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds [12]. It’s used on 29% of all sheds and 48% of the top 10% of sheds. 28% of 6′ x 6′ sheds (87 in total) use a 12mm thick roof boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 6′ sheds (92), the 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
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Flooring
A 12mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is one of the best floor board thicknesses according to our experts out of 10 found on same-size sheds [13]. It’s found on 31% of all sheds and used on 54% of the top 10% of sheds. 31% of 6′ x 6′ sheds (98 in total) use 12mm thick floor boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 6′ sheds (91), the 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed is just above the average with an Expert Score of 95.
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Window
Acrylic windows come installed on this shed. As a glazing option, we rate it one of the worst out of the 7 glazing types found on 6′ x 6′ sheds [14]. This particular type of glazing is used on 1% of all windowed sheds and 4% of the top 10% of sheds with windows we analysed. 1% of 6′ x 6′ sheds with windows (3 in total) use acrylic windows, and when taking the average Expert Score of those acrylic 6′ x 6′ sheds (95), the 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed is the same with an Expert Score of 95.
The 632mm x 502mm window on this shed are 16% larger than the average 6′ x 6′ shed. The window height is 502.00mm (2′) tall which is 2% shorter than the average 6′ x 6′ with 11.95mm (0.0′) less height. The window width is 632.00mm (2′) wide which is 33% wider than the average 6′ x 6′ with 157.30mm (0.5′) wider width.
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Height
The height of this shed is 1000mm (3′) which is 103% less than the average 6′ x 6′ shed, giving you 1,030.0mm (3′) less headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 665.00mm (2′) tall which is 141% or 935.01mm (3′) shorter than the average 6′ x 6′.
The door width is 1,705.00mm (6′) wide which is 104% or 867.62mm (3′) wider than the average 6′ x 6′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 270 6′ x 6′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed has an Expert Score that is 8% higher than average and is £207 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 270 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 £3,815 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Arran Shiplap 6′ x 6′ Dip Treated Shed Double Door with One Opening Window Top Coat. It is priced at £134, this is 2844% less than this and has an Expert Score of 92, 2 points less than the 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex Shed.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 100 vs 95 for this product, the Redlands 6′ x 8′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed is the best 6′ x 6′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £674, that’s £3,276 less than the 8ft x 6ft Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Apex 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.
Redlands 6′ x 8′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed
5’x7′ Tiger Bike Shed
6’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Apex Bike 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.
6’8 x 6’6′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 66GEYZ
6′ x 6′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Apex Metal Shed
6′ x 6′ Sapphire Apex Green 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.
Redlands 6′ x 8′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed
6’8 x 6’6′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 66GEYZ
6′ x 6′ Sapphire Apex Green Metal 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.
Oren 6′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Custom Pent Shed
Redlands 6′ x 8′ Double Door Shiplap Modular Apex Shed
Oren 6′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Custom Pent Security Shed
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 83 | 75 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,449.00 | £254.99 | £324.99 | £1,449.00 | £1,559.00 |
| Size | 7' x 5' | 4' x 3' | 6' x 2' | 7' x 5' | 8' x 6' |
| Brand | Shed Republic Ultimate | Mercia | Mercia | Shed Republic Ultimate | Shed Republic Ultimate |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 12mm | 7mm | 12mm | 12mm | |
| Guarantee | 3 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
Similar Categories
Small ShedsShed With WindowsWooden ShedsWorkshop ShedsApex ShedsWooden Workshop ShedsPressure Treated Sheds
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Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 1 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.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found 1 match.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found no matches.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found no matches.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found no matches.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found no matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found no matches.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found no matches.
Shedstore – 1373 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. FSC Certified Timber: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organisation that is “dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.” When you see the FSC certification it means the forest where this wood was sourced from is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity, while ensuring it sustains economic viability. FSC-certified forests are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. FSC certified timber is comparable to Certified Timber. ↩
3. Cladding types identified: overlap board, shiplap tongue & groove, timber, tongue & groove, wood ↩
4. Global cladding data sourced from: All tongue & groove sheds ↩
5. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 tongue & groove sheds ↩
6. 6′ x 6′ cladding data sourced from: 313 6′ x 6′ tongue & groove sheds ↩
8. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 12mm sheds ↩
9. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 12mm sheds ↩
10. 6′ x 6′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 189 6′ x 6′ 12mm sheds ↩
11. Roof material types identified: glass, mineral felt, osb, sand felt, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove ↩
12. Roof thickness types identified: 2mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 16mm ↩
13. Floor thickness types identified: 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm ↩
14. Glazing material types identified: acrylic, horticultural glass, polycarbonate, polyethylene, security windows, single glazed, styrene, toughened glass, toughened safety glass ↩