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8×8 Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed Plus

First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 23 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1

Product ID: GTIN: 5060767733141.0

Size: 8'x8'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

Tiger Sheds
£1,068.99
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Good Ranked in the Top 6% of Sheds.
Position 308 of 5459 Sheds - Down 258 places from previous update.
Quality of materials
Construction quality
Ease of construction
Value for money

See how our panel of industry experts helped create the impartial judging criteria used to calculate the Expert Score.

Our verdict on the 8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed Plus

The 8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed Plus comes with an apex style roof, is fit with lockable single doors that use a lock and key locking system, and is treated using a tigerskin burnt orange (water based) process [1].

Base material: wood

Our experts say this has 5 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 shiplap 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 tongue & groove construction like the one used on the roof of this shed is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.

4. The mineral felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.

5. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all sheds.

Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this shed fairs across the market.

Cladding

Amazing, our experts say most of the cladding options used are among the best.

The shiplap tongue & groove cladding(walls) used here is one of the best forms 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 31% (1,373 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed [3], as well as being used on 42% (185 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [4]. You’ll also find the shiplap tongue & groove cladding showing up on 31% of 8’x8′ sheds (108 in total) [5], and if we compare this item against those 108 we find it’s Expert Score is 7% higher than the average score for a 8’x8′ shiplap tongue & groove shed.

The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 12 found on same-size sheds [6]. It is used on 54% of all sheds [7] and is also used across 58% of the top 10% of sheds [8] we analysed. 60% of 8’x8′ sheds (209 in total) use 12mm thick walls [9], and if we compare this item against those 209 we find it’s Expert Score is 6% higher than the average score for a 8’x8′ 12mm shed.

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Roofing

Tongue & groove 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 [10]. This roofing material is used on 34% of all sheds analysed, and 57% of the top 10% of sheds. 29% of 8’x8′ sheds (100 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof, with this product having an Expert Score 6% higher than the average in this regard.

A 12mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is one of the best thicknesses used for a roofing material out of 10 thicknesses identified on same-size sheds [11]. It’s used on 29% of all sheds and 48% of the top 10% of sheds. 21% of 8’x8′ sheds (73 in total) use a 12mm thick roof boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 7% higher than average.

Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 4 types identified on same-size sheds [12], is said to be one of the best roof covering materials. It comes fitted on 22% of sheds and used on 49% of the top 10% of 8’x8′ sheds. 21% of 8’x8′ sheds (74 in total) make use of a mineral 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 tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction out of 3 types found on same-size sheds [13]. This type of floor construction is used on 36% of all sheds we analysed, and 59% of the top 10% of those sheds. 30% of 8’x8′ sheds (105 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor with this product having an Expert Score of 6% higher than the average.

A 12mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is one of the best floor board thicknesses according to our experts out of 11 found on same-size sheds [14]. It’s found on 31% of all sheds and used on 54% of the top 10% of sheds. 27% of 8’x8′ sheds (93 in total) use 12mm thick floor boarding, with this product having an Expert Score 6% higher than average.

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Height

The height of this shed is 1759mm (6′) which is 8% less than the average 8’x8′ shed, giving you 141.5mm (0.5′) less headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,692.00mm (6′) tall which is 2% or 30.69mm (0.1′) taller than the average 8’x8′.
The door width is 785.00mm (3′) wide which is 3% or 21.37mm (0.1′) narrower than the average 8’x8′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 25 8’x8′ sheds with comparable specifications. The 8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed Plus has an Expert Score that is 8% higher than average and is £18 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 25 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 £89 with this 10’x6′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed. It is priced at £801, this is 11% less than this and has an Expert Score of 95, 0 points equal than the 8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed Plus.

The 8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed Plus is the best scoring shed available out of all 25 8’x8′ sheds we analysed.

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.
8′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed
10’x6′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex Shed
8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Pent Shed Plus

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.
9’11 x 6’5 Yardmaster Balmoral 106WGL Metal Shed
8′ x 8′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Apex Metal Shed
10′ x 6′ Lotus Heritage Green Apex 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 8′ Sapphire Apex Green Metal Shed
8′ x 8′ Lotus Anthracite Grey Apex Metal Shed
10′ x 7′ Absco Regent Double Door Metal Shed 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 3 other options that will fill those needs.
8′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed
10′ x 6′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Apex Shed
10′ x 6′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Reverse Apex Shed

Product Details

Building Type
Apex Sheds, Garden Sheds, Shiplap Sheds, Tongue and Groove Sheds, Wooden Sheds
Metric Size (Meters)
8' x 8'
Material
Wooden
Roof Style
Apex
Door Type
Single Door
Cladding Type
Shiplap Tongue & Groove
Cladding Thickness
12mm
Treatment Type
TigerSkin Water Based
Locking System
Lock and Key
Floor Material
Tongue & Groove
Roof Covering
Mineral Felt
Floor Thickness (Imperial)
12mm
Floor Thickness (Metric)
12mm
Eaves Height (Imperial)
1759mm
Eaves Height (Metric)
1759mm
Ridge Height (Imperial)
2319mm
Ridge Height (Metric)
2319mm
Door Height (Imperial)
6'
Door Height (Metric)
1692mm
Door Width (Imperial)
3'
Door Width (Metric)
785mm
Roof Material
Tongue & Groove
Roof Thickness (Imperial)
12mm
Roof Thickness (Metric)
12mm
Depth (Imperial)
92.52"
Depth (Metric)
2350mm
Width (Imperial)
92.52"
Width (Metric)
2350mm
Framing Size (Imperial)
1.14" x 1.73"
Framing Size (Metric)
29mm x 44mm
Packaged Weight (Imperial)
525 lbs
Packaged Weight (Metric)
238 kgs
Window Size (Metric)
nan x nan
Framing Style
Standard
Door Size (Imperial)
785mm x 1692mm
Door Size (Metric)
785mm x 1692mm
Base Size (Imperial)
92.52" x 92.52"
Base Size (Metric)
2350mm x 2350mm
Internal Size (Imperial)
89.05" x 89.05"
Internal Size (Metric)
2262mm x 2262mm
Internal Ridge (Imperial)
2207mm
Internal Ridge (Metric)
2207mm
Internal Eaves (Imperial)
1703mm
Internal Eaves (Metric)
1703mm
External Size Excluding Roof (Imperial)
93.46" x 93.46"
External Size Excluding Roof (Metric)
2374mm x 2374mm
External Size Including Roof (Imperial)
97.4" x 99.76"
External Size Including Roof (Metric)
2474mm x 2534mm

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Joel Bird

Joel Bird

Profile

Our resident shed building expert Joel was the 2014 winner of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year having beat over 10,000 applicants to win. He returned to the show the following year as a judge. He is also the author of The Book of Shed and has designed & built over 50 small bespoke garden builds. Joel has appeared on various TV or Radio shows include George Clarkes Amazing Spaces, Alan Titchmarsh Love your Garden, Chris Evans Breakfast Show and BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live.

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Sources

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.

Tiger Sheds – 635 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.
ManoMano UK – 922302 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.


1. TigerSkin®: Is a solvent based wood treatment that is manufactured by AChem. Solvent based wood treatments are considered better than water based wood treatments. A solvent based treatment typically consists of 70% white spirit, this helps the treatment penetrate deeper into the wood. Water based treatments typically only consist of 10% white spirit, this reduces the penetration effectiveness of the treatment.

Achem claim the treatment acts against wood discolouring fungi (blue stain) as well as against wood boring insects. They say that the preservative requires 2-3 coats, and dries in 12 hours under normal conditions (20 °C / 65% rel. humidity). Low temperatures, increased humidity may increase drying time. The treatment is regulated under the European Biocides Regulation (EU BPR; EU 528/2012). 

3. Global cladding data sourced from: All shiplap tongue & groove sheds 

4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 shiplap tongue & groove sheds 

5. 8’x8′ cladding data sourced from: 349 8’x8′ shiplap tongue & groove sheds 

6. Cladding thickness types identified: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 34mm 

7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 12mm sheds 

8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 12mm sheds 

9. 8’x8′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 209 8’x8′ 12mm sheds 

10. Roof material types identified: osb, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove 

11. Roof thickness types identified: 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm 

12. Roof covering types identified: epdm synthetic rubber, mineral felt, polyester felt, sand felt 

13. Floor material types identified: osb, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove 

14. Floor thickness types identified: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 19mm 

Product ID: GTIN: 5060767733141.0

Size: 8'x8'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

Tiger Sheds
£1,068.99
See Deal

Support WhatShed: by making a purchase after clicking a link above, a portion of the sale supports this site.