Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark Grey

Our verdict on the Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark Grey

The Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark Grey comes with an apex style roof, fit with double doors, and is treated using a uv protected process ^[1]. The 2 windows used on this particular 7′ x 6′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: plastic

Our experts say this has 1 stand out feature. 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 uv protected 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.

Treatment

Fantastic, our experts say most of the treatment options used are among the best.

The uv protected treatment process used here is one of the best types of treatment out of 2 ^[2] types we’ve identified on same-size sheds that you’ll see getting used on 2% ^[3] (82 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed, as well as being used on 1% ^[4] (4 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 3 points lower than the average for uv protected 7′ x 6’s (82 vs the average of 85 ^[5]), you can be sure it’s not due to the treatment as this one of the highest scoring treatments found on 7′ x 6′ sheds. You’ll also find the uv protected treatment showing up on 1% of 7′ x 6′ sheds (3 in total).

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Cladding

The plastic cladding(walls) used here is an about average form of construction for walls and is the only type ^[6] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 1% (16 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed ^[7], and sadly not present at all on any of the 436 sheds that make up the top 10% of sheds ^[8]. You’ll also find the plastic cladding showing up on 2% of 7′ x 6′ sheds (4 in total) ^[9].

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Roofing

Polypropylene is the material used for the roofing, our experts rate this one of the best forms of roof material out of the 4 types we’ve found on same-size sheds ^[10]. This roofing material is used on 1% of all sheds analysed, and 1% of the top 10% of sheds. 1% of 7′ x 6′ sheds (2 in total) use polypropylene construction for the roof, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 7′ x 6′ sheds (82), the Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark Grey is the same with an Expert Score of 82.

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Height

The height of this shed is 2390mm (8′) which is 18% more than the average 7′ x 6′ shed, giving you 370.0mm (1′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 1,830.00mm (6′) tall which is 28% or 396.02mm (1′) taller than the average 7′ x 6′.
The door width is 1,500.00mm (5′) wide which is 35% or 389.98mm (1′) wider than the average 7′ x 6′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 7 7′ x 6′ sheds with comparable specifications. The Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark Grey has an Expert Score that is 4% higher than average and is £9 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring sheds out of the 7 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 £184 with this 8′ x 5’3″ Saffron Plastic Vinyl Apex Shed. It is priced at £600, this is 31% less than this and has an Expert Score of 75, 7 points less than the Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark Grey.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 90 vs 82 for this product, the Rowlinson 6′ x 8′ Skylight Plastic Grey Deco Shed is the best 7′ x 6′ shed with comparable specifications, and is priced at £669, that’s £115 less than the Rowlinson Airevale 8′ x 6′ Plastic Apex Shed Dark 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