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First Added - August 4 2022
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Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: BUNDLE-OVED0603POL-1AA
Size: 5' x 2'
Merchants Checked: 12
Our verdict on the Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed
The Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed comes with a pent style roof; holds a 10 Years guarantee; fit with double doors; is treated using a pressure treated process [1]; and makes use of made in the uk, certified sustainable materials.
Base material: timber
Certifications this product meets:
FSC certified timber[2]
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. A 34mm thick cladding like the one used on walls of this shed is one of the best rated by our experts.
2. The mineral felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
3. 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
The overlap board cladding(walls) used here is the worst form of construction for shed walls out of the 5 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 5% of 5′ x 2′ sheds (2 in total) [6], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 5′ x 2′ sheds (97), the Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed is just above the average with an Expert Score of 100.
The walls are 34mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 3 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. Further analysis shows us that out of all 5′ x 2′ sheds this is the only one to use 34mm thick walls [10].
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Roofing
Osb is the of construction method used for the roofing, our experts rate this one of the best forms of roof material out of the 2 types we’ve found on same-size sheds [11]. This roofing material is used on 18% of all sheds analysed, and 8% of the top 10% of sheds. 10% of 5′ x 2′ sheds (4 in total) use osb construction for the roof, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 5′ x 2′ sheds (98), the Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed is just above the average with an Expert Score of 100.
Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 2 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 5′ x 2′ sheds. 34% of 5′ x 2′ sheds (14 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 5′ x 2′ sheds (97), the Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed is just above the average with an Expert Score of 100.
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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 [13]. This type of floor construction is used on 20% of all sheds we analysed, and 5% of the top 10% of those sheds. The data we have on all sheds shows us that this is the only 5′ x 2′ shed that comes with an osb floor material.
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Height
The height of this shed is 1772mm (6′) which is 2% less than the average 5′ x 2′ shed, giving you 33.0mm (0.1′) less headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,530.00mm (5′) tall which is 1% or 12.10mm (0.0′) shorter than the average 5′ x 2′.
The door width is 1,390.00mm (5′) wide which is 4% or 52.60mm (0.2′) narrower than the average 5′ x 2′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 29 5′ x 2′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed has an Expert Score that is 10% higher than average and is £107 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 29 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 £60 with this Adley 5′ x 3′ Shiplap Pent Mower Store. It is priced at £284, this is 21% less than this and has an Expert Score of 100, 0 points equal than the Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed.
The Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed is the best scoring shed available out of all 29 5′ x 2′ 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.
Oren 2′ x 6′ Shiplap Apex Bike Shed
Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed
Adley 3′ x 5′ Premium Windowless Shiplap 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.
Moorvalley Large Foxcote Shelter
Loxley 6′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Overlap Pent Shed
5′ x 2′ Biohort Europa 1 Dark 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.
3’x3′ Tiger Tool Tower
3’x3′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Tool Room
3’x3′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Apex Tool Tower
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 1 other options that will fill those needs.
Adley 3′ x 5′ Premium Windowless Shiplap Apex Shed
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 95 | 100 | 98 | 95 | 95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,759.00 | £199.99 | £2,249.00 | £7,128.00 | £269.99 |
| Size | 8' x 6' | 2' x 2' | 10' x 8' | 12' x 15' | 6' x 3' |
| Brand | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Forest Garden | Marlborough Premier Apex Workshops | Forest Garden |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 7mm |
| Guarantee | 15 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
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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.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found 1 match.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found 1 match.
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.
Wilko.com – 21232 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. 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, pine, shiplap tongue & groove, spruce, tongue & groove, wood ↩
4. Global cladding data sourced from: All overlap board sheds ↩
5. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 overlap board sheds ↩
6. 5′ x 2′ cladding data sourced from: 41 5′ x 2′ overlap board sheds ↩
8. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 34mm sheds ↩
9. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 436 34mm sheds ↩
10. 5′ x 2′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 1 5′ x 2′ 34mm sheds ↩
11. Roof material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩
12. Roof covering types identified: mineral felt, polyester felt ↩
13. Floor material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩