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Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House

First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 22 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1

Product ID: SKU: BUNDLE-140316RM01

Size: 11' x 7'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 2

Mano Mano
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90
Amazing! Ranked in the Top 15% of Garden Rooms.
Position 81 of 540 Garden Rooms - Up 176 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 Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House

The Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House comes with a pent style roof, holds a 15 Years guarantee, fit with double doors, is treated using a pressure treated process [1], and makes use of certified sustainable materials. The 4 full length windows used on this particular 11′ x 7′ use a 4mm toughened glass material.

Base material: timber

Our experts say this has 9 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. When looking at cladding material used on the top 10% of all garden rooms, shiplap tongue & groove is used on 78% of them.

2. The tongue & groove construction used for the roof is the same kind you’ll find used across 89% of the top 10% of garden rooms.

3. The tongue & groove floor material is a great choice and is what we find being used by 100% of the top 10% of garden rooms.

4. The toughened glass window installation is known to be a great choice, and our data shows us that 78% of the top 10% of garden rooms make use of this kind of glazing.

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

6. A 16mm thick roof construction as thick as this is something our expert rate to be one of the best available on garden rooms.

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

8. A floor that is 16mm thick is something our experts say is one of the best available for this kind of garden room.

9. A pressure treated treatment like the one used on this garden room 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 garden room fairs across the market.

Cladding

Outstanding, 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 garden room walls out of the 3 types [2] we’ve identified on same-size garden rooms, that you’ll also see getting used on 43% (41 of 95) of all garden rooms analysed [3], as well as being used on 78% (7 of 9) of the top 10% of garden rooms [4]. You’ll also find the shiplap tongue & groove cladding showing up on 35% of 11′ x 7′ garden rooms (7 in total) [5], and if we compare this item against those 7 we find it’s Expert Score is 5% higher than the average score for a 11′ x 7′ shiplap tongue & groove garden room.

The walls are 16mm thick and we rate this one of the best thicknesses out of the 8 found on same-size garden rooms [6]. It is used on 5% of all garden rooms [7] and is also used across 33% of the top 10% of garden rooms [8] we analysed. Further analysis shows us that out of all 11′ x 7′ garden rooms this is the only one to use 16mm thick walls [9].

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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 2 types we’ve found on same-size garden rooms [10]. This roofing material is used on 48% of all garden rooms analysed, and 89% of the top 10% of garden rooms, and even though this material may not be popular among 11′ x 7′ garden rooms (only 20% use it), the fact 89% of the top 10% use this roof cladding this should assure you of it’s quality, , especially with the Expert Score of this 11′ x 7′ coming 4% higher the average tongue & groove roofed garden room.

A 16mm thick roof boarding was used on this garden room which is the best thickness used for a roofing material out of 5 thicknesses identified on same-size garden rooms [11]. It’s used on 6% of all garden rooms and 33% of the top 10% of garden rooms. Our data on all 11′ x 7′ garden rooms shows us this is the only one to use a 16mm roofing solution.

Epdm synthetic rubber is used as the roof covering, and out of 2 types identified on same-size garden rooms [12], is said to be the best roof covering material. It comes fitted on 16% of garden rooms and used on 33% of the top 10% of 11′ x 7′ garden rooms. 25% of 11′ x 7′ garden rooms (5 in total) make use of an epdm synthetic rubber material as a roof covering, with this product having an Expert Score of 14% higher than the average.

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Flooring

Outstanding, our experts say most of the flooring options used are among the best.

The manufactures of this garden room chose tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction out of 3 types found on same-size garden rooms [13]. This type of floor construction is used on 51% of all garden rooms we analysed, and 100% of the top 10% of those garden rooms, and while you may not find a tongue & groove construction of this kind on many of the 11′ x 7’s (only 25% use it), with it being on 100% of the top 10%, you know the floor construction used is of a very high quality, especially with the Expert Score of this 11′ x 7′ coming 5% higher than the average 11′ x 7′ garden room that uses tongue & groove flooring.

A 16mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is the best floor board thickness according to our experts out of 5 found on same-size garden rooms [14]. It’s found on 5% of all garden rooms and used on 33% of the top 10% of garden rooms. Out of all 11′ x 7′ garden rooms it turns out that this is the only one to use a 16mm flooring.

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Window

Toughened glass windows come installed on this garden room. As a glazing option, we rate it the best out of the 3 glazing types found on 11′ x 7′ garden rooms [15]. This particular type of glazing is used on 22% of all windowed garden rooms and 88% of the top 10% of garden rooms with windows we analysed. While you may not find a toughened glass of this kind on many of the 11′ x 7’s (only 19% use it), with it being on 88% of the top 10%, it’s quality can generally be assured, especially with the Expert Score of this 11′ x 7′ coming 3% higher than the average 11′ x 7′ garden room that uses toughened glass windows.

The windows on this garden room use a 4mm thick glazing, we rate this one of the best thicknesses for window glazing out of 4 different thicknesses found on same-size garden rooms [16]. Glazing this thick is found on 10% of all the windowed garden rooms we analysed and used on 38% of the top 10% of windowed garden rooms. 25% of 11′ x 7′ garden rooms (4 in total) use 4mm thick glazing, with this product having an Expert Score of 14% higher than the average.

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Height

The height of this garden room is 2422mm (8′) which is 2% more than the average 11′ x 7′ garden room, giving you 36.0mm (0.1′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,880.00mm (6′) tall which is 8% or 139.60mm (0.5′) taller than the average 11′ x 7′.
The door width is 1,520.00mm (5′) wide which is 15% or 200.40mm (0.7′) wider than the average 11′ x 7′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 19 11′ x 7′ garden rooms with comparable specifications. The Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House has an Expert Score that is 7% higher than average and is £5 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring garden rooms out of the 19 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 £4,514 with this Optional extra – Add top coat Shire 10′ x 7′ Double Door with Two Opening Windows Dip Treated Garden Studio Summerhouse Top Coat. It is priced at £220, this is 2052% less than this and has an Expert Score of 87, 2 points less than the Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House.

The Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House is the best scoring garden room available out of all 19 11′ x 7′ garden rooms we analysed.

High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a garden room with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 garden rooms that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House
12’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Full Pane Summerhouse
Loxley 10′ x 10′ Oxhill Corner Summerhouse

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 2 garden rooms that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House
3m x 3m Insulated 64mm Pressure Treated Garden Office + Free Installation

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 garden rooms that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
12’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Full Pane Summerhouse
Shire 10x8ft Highclere Double Door Summerhouse
Forest Xtend 2.5 Insulated Garden Office 2.54m x 2.9m

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.
Redlands 12′ x 8′ Studio Summer House
12’x6′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Full Pane Summerhouse
Shire 12 x 7ft Double Glazed Timber Apex Garden Office

Product Details

Building Type
Garden Office Studios, Garden Offices, Garden Rooms, Garden Studios, Modern Garden Rooms, Modern Summer Houses, Summer Houses, Wooden Summer Houses
Metric Size (Meters)
11' x 7'
Material
Wooden
Roof Style
Pent
Number of Windows
4
Door Type
Double Door
Cladding Type
Shiplap Tongue & Groove
Cladding Thickness
16mm
Treatment Type
Pressure Treated
Guarantee
15 Years
Floor Material
Tongue & Groove
Glazing Material
Toughened Glass
Roof Covering
EPDM Synthetic Rubber
Glazing Thickness (Imperial)
4mm
Glazing Thickness (Metric)
4mm
Eaves Height (Imperial)
2154mm
Eaves Height (Metric)
2154mm
Ridge Height (Imperial)
2422mm
Ridge Height (Metric)
2422mm
Door Height (Imperial)
1880mm
Door Height (Metric)
1880mm
Door Width (Imperial)
1520mm
Door Width (Metric)
1520mm
Roof Material
Tongue & Groove
Roof Thickness (Imperial)
16mm
Roof Thickness (Metric)
16mm
Roof Thickness
16mm
Ridge Height
2422mm
Eaves Height
2154mm
Thickness
4 mm
Weight
777kgs
Depth
3550mm
Width
2350mm
Cladding Material
Tanalised Shiplap
Door Size
1520mm x 1880mm
Base Size
3550mm x 2350mm
Internal Size
3462mm x 2262mm
Treatment
Tanalised Pressure Treated
Window Size (Imperial)
645mm x 1880mm
Window Size (Metric)
nan x nan
Internal Eaves
2023mm
Internal Ridge
2213mm
Framing Style
Tanalised Heavy Duty
Floor Size
16mm
Window Style
Full Length
Ext Size Exc Roof
3574mm x 2374mm
Ext Size Inc Roof
3714mm x 3152mm
Door Size (Imperial)
6' x 5'
Door Size (Metric)
1880mm x 1520mm
Internal Ridge (Imperial)
2213mm
Internal Ridge (Metric)
2213mm
Internal Eaves (Imperial)
2023mm
Internal Eaves (Metric)
2023mm
Floor Thickness (Imperial)
16mm
Floor Thickness (Metric)
16mm
Persons To Assemble
2 Persons Recommended
Internal Depth (Imperial)
7' 5"
Internal Depth (Metric)
226.2cm
Internal Width (Imperial)
11' 4"
Internal Width (Metric)
346.2cm
Height (Imperial)
2422mm
Height (Metric)
2422mm
Framing Size (Imperial)
1 3/4" x 2 5/16"
Framing Size (Metric)
44mmx58mm
Glazing Type
Double Glazed
Accreditations
Certified Sustainable

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Expert Score 9388908585
Price £5,474.00£13,306.51£9,331.89£4,335.00£13,135.07
Size 15' x 7'10' x 10'7' x 5'12' x 7'12' x 8'
Brand RedlandsMarlborough Insulated BuildingsMarlborough Insulated BuildingsShireMarlborough Insulated Buildings
Material WoodenWoodenWoodenWoodenWooden
Cladding Thickness 16mm64mm12mm20mm12mm
Guarantee 15 Years
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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 2 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.
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.
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. 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. Cladding types identified: shiplap tongue & groove, timber, tongue & groove, wood 

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

4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 9 shiplap tongue & groove garden rooms 

5. 11′ x 7′ cladding data sourced from: 20 11′ x 7′ shiplap tongue & groove garden rooms 

6. Cladding thickness types identified: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 44mm, 70mm 

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

8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 9 16mm garden rooms 

9. 11′ x 7′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 1 11′ x 7′ 16mm garden rooms 

10. Roof material types identified: structural insulated panels, tongue & groove 

11. Roof thickness types identified: 12mm, 16mm, 122mm 

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

13. Floor material types identified: osb, structural insulated panels, tongue & groove 

14. Floor thickness types identified: 12mm, 16mm, 108mm 

15. Glazing material types identified: double glazed, single glazed, styrene, toughened glass 

16. Glazing thickness types identified: 3mm, 4mm 

Product ID: SKU: BUNDLE-140316RM01

Size: 11' x 7'

Merchants Checked: 12

Available From: 2

Mano Mano
£5,259.99
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Sheds.co.uk
£5,124.00
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