Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey

Our verdict on the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey

The Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey comes with a pent style roof, fit with double doors, and makes use of certified sustainable materials. The 3 windows used on this particular 6′ x 7′ use a single glazed glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Our experts say this has 7 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 19mm thick cladding like the one used on walls of this shed is one of the best rated by our experts.

3. The tongue & groove construction like the one used on the roof of this shed is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.

4. A 19mm thick roof construction as thick as this is something our expert rate to be one of the best available on sheds.

5. The mineral felt roof covering found on this shed is rated to be one of the best by our experts.

6. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all sheds.

7. A floor that is 19mm thick is something our experts say is one of the best available for this kind of shed.

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 tongue & groove cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for walls and is the only type ^[1] 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 ^[2], as well as being used on 21% (92 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds ^[3]. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 52% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (121 in total) ^[4], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 7′ sheds (89), the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey is just above the average with an Expert Score of 90.

The walls are 19mm thick and we rate this the best thickness and is the only thickness found on same-size sheds ^[5]. It is used on 1% of all sheds ^[6] and is also used across 1% of the top 10% of sheds ^[7] we analysed. 1% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (2 in total) use 19mm thick walls ^[8], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 7′ sheds (90), the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey is the same with an Expert Score of 90.

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Roofing

Tongue & groove is the cladding used for the roofing, our experts rate this the best form of roof material and is the only type we’ve found on same-size sheds ^[9]. This roofing material is used on 34% of all sheds analysed, and 57% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 1 point below the average of 91 for 6′ x 7’s using a tongue & groove roofing, with it being on 57% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality roof material. 30% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (69 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof.

A 19mm thick roof boarding was used on this shed which is the best thickness used for a roofing material and is the only thickness identified on same-size sheds ^[10]. It’s used on 1% of all sheds and 2% of the top 10% of sheds. 1% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (2 in total) use a 19mm thick roof boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 7′ sheds (90), the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey is the same with an Expert Score of 90.

Mineral felt is used as the roof covering. Our experts say it’s one of the best roof covering materials, and is also the only kind identified on same-size sheds ^[11]. It comes fitted on 22% of sheds and used on 49% of the top 10% of 6′ x 7′ sheds. 15% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (36 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 7′ sheds (87), the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey is just above the average with an Expert Score of 90.

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Flooring

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

The manufactures of this shed chose tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction and is the only type found on this size of shed ^[12]. This type of floor construction is used on 36% of all sheds we analysed, and 59% of the top 10% of those sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 1 point below the average of 91 for 6′ x 7’s using a tongue & groove flooring, with it being on 59% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality flooring material. 30% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (71 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor.

A 19mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is the best floor board thickness according to our experts and a further analysis shows us this is the only thickness used on same-size sheds ^[13]. It’s found on 1% of all sheds and used on 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 1% of 6′ x 7′ sheds (2 in total) use 19mm thick floor boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 6′ x 7′ sheds (90), the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey is the same with an Expert Score of 90.

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Window

Single glazed windows come installed on this shed. As a glazing option, we rate it an about average glazing types and is also the only type found on 6′ x 7′ sheds ^[14]. 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. 12% of 6′ x 7′ sheds with windows (19 in total) use single glazed windows, and when taking the average Expert Score of those single glazed 6′ x 7′ sheds (89), the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey is just above the average with an Expert Score of 90.

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Height

The height of this shed is 2700mm (9′) which is 34% more than the average 6′ x 7′ shed, giving you 680.0mm (2′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,875.00mm (6′) tall which is 31% or 441.02mm (1′) taller than the average 6′ x 7′.
The door width is 1,370.00mm (4′) wide which is 23% or 259.98mm (0.9′) wider than the average 6′ x 7′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 233 6′ x 7′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey has an Expert Score that is 1% higher than average and is £21 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 233 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 £1,890 with this Rowlinson Timber Blocks 1.8m Pack of 2. It is priced at £94, this is 2011% less than this and has an Expert Score of 97, 7 points higher than the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 100 vs 90 for this product, the Oren 10′ x 5′ Shiplap Pent Bike Shed is the best 6′ x 7′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £814, that’s £1,170 less than the Rowlinson 7′ x 7′ Skylight Shed Grey.

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 10′ x 5′ Shiplap Pent Bike Shed
Oren 8′ x 6′ Shiplap Pent Bike Shed
8’x5′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Bike Store

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 7′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
6’8 x 7’2 Yardmaster 67GEYZ Green Metal Shed
Rowlinson Timber Blocks 1.8m Pack of 2

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.
6′ x 7′ Yardmaster Castleton Anthracite Metal Shed
6’8 x 7’2 Yardmaster 67GEYZ Green Metal Shed
8’x5′ TigerFlex® Shiplap Pent Bike Store

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.
Oren 8′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Shed
Oren 6′ x 8′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Shed
Oren 8′ x 6′ Shiplap Modular Custom Apex Security Shed