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First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 12 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: EAN: 5013053151181
Size: 12' x 8'
Merchants Checked: 12
Our verdict on the Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly
The Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly comes with an apex style roof, is fit with lockable double doors that use a rimlock locking system, and is treated using a pressure treated process [1]. The 6 windows used on this particular 12′ x 8′ use a acrylic glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: european softwood
Certifications this product meets:
FSC certified timber[2]
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 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 roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
4. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all sheds.
5. 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 42% of 12′ x 8′ sheds (116 in total) [6], and if we compare this item against those 116 we find it’s Expert Score is 5% higher than the average score for a 12′ x 8′ 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. 56% of 12′ x 8′ sheds (154 in total) use 12mm thick walls [10], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ sheds (87), the Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly is just above the average with an Expert Score of 90.
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Roofing
Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 4 types identified on same-size sheds [11], 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 12′ x 8′ sheds. 22% of 12′ x 8′ sheds (61 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ sheds (87), the Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly is just above the average with an Expert Score of 90.
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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 [12]. This type of floor construction is used on 36% of all sheds we analysed, and 59% of the top 10% of those sheds. 35% of 12′ x 8′ sheds (97 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor. Additionally when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ sheds (89), the Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly is just above the average with an Expert Score of 90.
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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 6 glazing types found on 12′ x 8′ sheds [13]. 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 12′ x 8′ sheds with windows (2 in total) use acrylic windows.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 26 12′ x 8′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly has an Expert Score that is 1% lower than average and is £53 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 26 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 £844 with this 12′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Apex Shed. It is priced at £1,979, this is 43% less than this and has an Expert Score of 92, 2 points higher than the Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 95 vs 90 for this product, the 12′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex Shed is the best 12′ x 8′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £2,039, that’s £784 less than the Forest Garden 12 x 8ft Double Door Tongue & Groove Apex Pressure Treated Shed with Assembly.
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.
13′ x 7′ Shire Jersey Premium Pressure Treated Double Door Wooden Garden Shed
12’x8′ Tiger Garden Studio
12′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex 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.
10′ x 10′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 1010GEYZ
13′ x 7′ Shire Jersey Premium Pressure Treated Double Door Wooden Garden Shed
10′ x 10′ 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.
10′ x 10′ Yardmaster Green Metal Shed 1010GEYZ
13′ x 7′ Shire Jersey Premium Pressure Treated Double Door Wooden Garden Shed
9’10 x 5′ Absco Space Saver Pent 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.
12′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Apex Shed
11′ x 9′ Palram Canopia Yukon Dark Grey Skylight Plastic Shed
12′ x 8′ Forest Premium Tongue & Groove Pressure Treated Double Door Combination Apex Shed
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 90 | 85 | 85 | 95 | 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £214.99 | £1,329.00 | £1,599.00 | £1,759.00 | £174.99 |
| Size | 4' x 2' | 6' x 8' | 6' x 8' | 8' x 6' | 4' x 2' |
| Brand | Forest Garden | Shed Republic Ultimate | Shed Republic Ultimate | Forest Garden | Forest Garden |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 7mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 7mm |
| Guarantee | 15 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
Similar Categories
Shed With WindowsWooden ShedsLarge ShedsWorkshop ShedsDouble Door ShedsApex ShedsWooden Workshop ShedsPressure Treated Sheds8x12 Sheds
Sources
Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 3 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.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found 1 match.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found 1 match.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found 1 match.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 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: feather edge, interlocking boards, interlocking log, overlap board, shiplap tongue & groove, 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. 12′ x 8′ cladding data sourced from: 275 12′ x 8′ 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. 12′ x 8′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 154 12′ x 8′ 12mm sheds ↩
11. Roof covering types identified: epdm synthetic rubber, mineral felt, polyester felt, sand felt ↩
12. Floor material types identified: osb, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove ↩
13. Glazing material types identified: acrylic, double glazed, horticultural glass, polyethylene, security windows, single glazed, styrene, toughened double glazed, toughened glass, toughened safety glass ↩