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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-SHAP4X3PT
Size: 4' x 3'
Merchants Checked: 12
Our verdict on the Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed
The Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed comes with an apex style roof, holds a 15 Years guarantee, fit with single doors, is treated using a pressure treated process [1], and makes use of certified sustainable materials.
Base material: timber
Certifications this product meets:
FSC certified timber[2]
Our experts say this has 4 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 mineral felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
4. 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
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 [3] 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 [4], as well as being used on 42% (185 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [5]. You’ll also find the shiplap tongue & groove cladding showing up on 25% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (30 in total) [6], and if we compare this item against those 30 we find it’s Expert Score is 5% higher than the average score for a 4′ x 3′ shiplap tongue & groove shed.
The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this the best thickness out of the 7 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. 51% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (60 in total) use 12mm thick walls [10], and if we compare this item against those 60 we find it’s Expert Score is 8% higher than the average score for a 4′ x 3′ 12mm shed.
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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 3 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. 15% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (18 in total) use osb construction for the roof, with this product having an Expert Score 8% higher than the average in this regard.
Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 3 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 4′ x 3′ sheds. 30% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (35 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, with this product having an Expert Score of 7% higher than the average.
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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. 14% of 4′ x 3′ sheds (17 in total) use osb construction for the floor with this product having an Expert Score of 8% higher than the average.
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Height
The height of this shed is 1950mm (6′) which is 7% more than the average 4′ x 3′ shed, giving you 121.0mm (0.4′) extra headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,520.00mm (5′) tall which is 8% or 117.74mm (0.4′) shorter than the average 4′ x 3′.
The door width is 645.00mm (2′) wide which is 14% or 91.33mm (0.3′) narrower than the average 4′ x 3′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 95 4′ x 3′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed has an Expert Score that is 12% higher than average and is £111 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 95 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 £159 with this 6′ x 2’6 Forest Large Double Door Pent Wooden Garden Storage Bike / Mower Store Outdoor. It is priced at £200, this is 80% less than this and has an Expert Score of 80, 20 points less than the Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed.
The Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed is the best scoring shed available out of all 95 4′ x 3′ 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.
Adley 6′ x 2’6″ Shiplap Pent Shed
Redlands 3′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed
Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Windowless Heritage 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.
6′ x 2′ Forest Large Premium Log and Tool Store
Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Pressure Treated Shiplap Apex Shed
Rowlinson 4′ x 3′ Windowless Overlap Apex 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.
Redlands 3′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Pent Bike Shed
Adley 3′ x 6′ Premium Windowless Shiplap Apex Shed
Redlands 7′ x 3′ Shiplap Apex Bike 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.
Adley 3′ x 6′ Premium Windowless Shiplap Apex Shed
Oren 4′ x 4′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Security Shed
Redlands 4′ x 4′ Double Door Shiplap Modular Pent 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 |
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. 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 log, overlap board, pine, shiplap tongue & groove, tongue & groove, wood ↩
4. Global cladding data sourced from: All shiplap tongue & groove sheds ↩
5. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 436 shiplap tongue & groove sheds ↩
6. 4′ x 3′ cladding data sourced from: 118 4′ x 3′ shiplap 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. 4′ x 3′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 60 4′ x 3′ 12mm sheds ↩
11. Roof material types identified: hd wefs, osb, sand felt, tongue & groove ↩
12. Roof covering types identified: heavy duty mineral felt, mineral felt, polyester felt, sand felt ↩
13. Floor material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩