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Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room

First Added - August 4 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 0 Data Points Updated - 36 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1

Product ID: SKU: BUNDLE-SI-011-001-2X3M

Size: 7' x 10'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

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85
Good Ranked in the Top 21% of Sheds.
Position 1099 of 5459 Sheds - Up 1,099 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 Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room

The Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room comes with a pent style roof, holds a 15 Years guarantee, fit with double doors, and makes use of certified sustainable materials. The 3 windows used on this particular 7′ x 10′ use a single glazed glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: timber

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 shiplap tongue & groove cladding used on this shed is one the best available for sheds rated by our experts.

2. A 16mm thick cladding like the one used on walls of this shed is one of the best rated by our experts.

3. The epdm synthetic rubber roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.

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

Cladding

Great, 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 [1] 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 [2], as well as being used on 42% (185 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [3]. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 4 points below that of the average shiplap tongue & groove clad 7′ x 10’s (they have an average Expert Score of 89), with it being on 42% of the top 10%, its use here is a reassuring sign of a high quality cladding. You’ll also find the shiplap tongue & groove cladding showing up on 29% of 7′ x 10′ sheds (108 in total) [4].

The walls are 16mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 12 found on same-size sheds [5]. It is used on 2% of all sheds [6] and is also used across 3% of the top 10% of sheds [7] we analysed. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 5 points lower than the average for 7′ x 10’s that use 16mm thick cladding (85 vs the average of 90) [8], you can be sure it’s not due to the cladding thickness as this one of the highest scoring thicknesses available on 7′ x 10′ sheds. 3% of 7′ x 10′ sheds (10 in total) use 16mm thick walls.

Read full analysis for cladding.

Roofing

Epdm synthetic rubber is used as the roof covering, and out of 5 types identified on same-size sheds [9], is said to be the best roof covering material. It comes fitted on 1% of sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of 7′ x 10′ sheds. 1% of 7′ x 10′ sheds (2 in total) make use of an epdm synthetic rubber material as a roof covering, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 7′ x 10′ sheds (85), the Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room is the same with an Expert Score of 85.

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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 [10]. This type of floor construction is used on 20% of all sheds we analysed, and 5% of the top 10% of those sheds. 23% of 7′ x 10′ sheds (87 in total) use osb construction for the floor.

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 [11]. It’s found on 31% of all sheds and used on 54% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is below the average 7′ x 10’s that use 12mm flooring (85 vs the average of 88), with it being on 54% of the top 10%, this should give you confidence in its quality. 31% of 7′ x 10′ sheds (115 in total) use 12mm thick floor boarding.

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Window

Single glazed windows come installed on this shed. As a glazing option, we rate it an about average out of the 6 glazing types found on 7′ x 10′ sheds [12]. This particular type of glazing is used on 16% of all windowed sheds and 19% of the top 10% of sheds with windows we analysed. 24% of 7′ x 10′ sheds with windows (56 in total) use single glazed windows.

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Doors

The door height is 1,850.00mm (6′) tall which is 17% or 263.10mm (0.9′) taller than the average 7′ x 10′.
The door width is 1,500.00mm (5′) wide which is 30% or 349.25mm (1′) wider than the average 7′ x 10′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 312 7′ x 10′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room has an Expert Score that is 3% lower than average and is £282 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 312 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 £7,147 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Guernsey 7′ x 10′ Dip Treated Shed Double Door with One Opening Window Top Coat. It is priced at £172, this is 4165% less than this and has an Expert Score of 87, 2 points higher than the Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 97 vs 85 for this product, the 8′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed is the best 7′ x 10′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £1,299, that’s £6,020 less than the Adley 2 x 3m Insulated Garden Room.

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
12’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Apex Windowless Double Door Shed
8’x8′ Tiger Shiplap Windowless Apex 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.
8′ x 9′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 89GEYZ
8′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed
10′ x 7′ Absco Regent Double Door Metal Shed Grey

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 9′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 89GEYZ
8′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed
8′ x 8′ 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.
8′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue And Groove Pressure Treated Wooden Corner Shed
Rowlinson 8′ x 11′ Dutch Barn
Oren 12′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Shed

Product Details

Building Type
Double Door Sheds, Garden Rooms, Garden Sheds, Insulated Garden Rooms, Modern Garden Rooms, Pent Sheds, Shed with Windows, Shiplap Sheds, Wooden Sheds
Metric Size (Meters)
7' x 10'
Material
Wooden
Roof Style
Pent
Number of Windows
3
Door Type
Double Door
Cladding Type
Shiplap Tongue & Groove
Cladding Thickness
16mm
Treatment Type
Untreated
Guarantee
15 Years
Floor Material
OSB
Glazing Material
Single Glazed
Roof Covering
EPDM Synthetic Rubber
Floor Thickness (Imperial)
12mm
Floor Thickness (Metric)
12mm
Door Height (Imperial)
1850mm
Door Height (Metric)
1850mm
Door Width (Imperial)
1500mm
Door Width (Metric)
1500mm
Internal Depth (Imperial)
6' 7"
Internal Depth (Metric)
200cm
Internal Width (Imperial)
9' 10"
Internal Width (Metric)
300cm
Opening Windows
1 Opening Window
Framing Size (Imperial)
1 3/4" x 1 1/8"
Framing Size (Metric)
44mmx28mm
Glazing Type
Double Glazed
Accreditations
Certified Sustainable
Window Size (Metric)
nan x nan
Door Size (Imperial)
6' x 5'
Door Size (Metric)
1850mm x 1500mm

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Expert Score 8380908380
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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.

sheds.co.uk – 1999 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.
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. Untreated: Any wooden structure that is left untreated will have its lifespan dramatically shortened. This is especially the case with Douglas fir or European softwoods such as Whitewood (spruce) or Redwood (Pine), most garden buildings sold in the UK are made from such wood.

The Wood Protection Association says that “the risk of attack increases significantly if the moisture content of wood, for any reason, rises above 20%” they also talk about how more lower durability cuts of wood (known as sapwood) are getting used to build with than in years gone by. They also say that “sapwood on the other hand is a source of food for many species of fungi and insects and is always vulnerable to attack.” This risk is particularly prevalent with European softwoods.

The BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) and BS EN 350:2016 (this advises on methods for determining and classifying the durability of wood and wood-based materials against biological wood-destroying agents) says the natural durability class of such European softwoods is between 3 and 5. With class 3 listed as moderately durable, class 4 listed as slightly durable and class 5 listed as not durable. All three classes have a service life of less than 15 years in a frequently wet environment (such as a UK garden). Yet the application of a preservative treatment or modification of lower durability species is designed according to BS8605 part1 (this is the British standards specifications for external timber cladding) to extend service life to 15/30 years or more.

Having a wooden garden structure supplied as untreated is relatively rare. The vast majority of wooden buildings are supplied with some form of basic treatment, usually a short term water based dip treatment. If you buy an untreated wooden building/structure then we strongly advise that you treat it annually with a solvent-based wood treatment. For full penetration it requires 2-3 coats. It is also recommended that you treat the inside of the structure as well.

If you are wanting something that will require much less maintenance throughout the products life cycle then we would strongly suggest looking at something that is pressure treated also known as tanalised timber.

By correctly treating timber you can take a sub 15 year service life for a not very durable European softwood and extend its service life to 15/30 years or more according to the Timber Decking and Cladding Association

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

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

5. 7′ x 10′ cladding data sourced from: 375 7′ x 10′ shiplap tongue & groove sheds 

6. Cladding thickness types identified: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 19mm, 34mm 

7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 16mm sheds 

8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 16mm sheds 

9. 7′ x 10′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 10 7′ x 10′ 16mm sheds 

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

11. Floor material types identified: osb, plastic, tongue & groove 

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

13. Glazing material types identified: acrylic, horticultural glass, polyethylene, security windows, single glazed, styrene, toughened glass, toughened safety glass 

Product ID: SKU: BUNDLE-SI-011-001-2X3M

Size: 7' x 10'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 1

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£7,234.00
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