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First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 23 Data Points Updated - 2 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: SHE1410VIL
Size: 14' x 10'
Merchants Checked: 12
Our verdict on the Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse
The Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse comes with an apex style roof, holds a 5 Years guarantee, and is fit with lockable double doors that use a lock and key locking system. The 2 windows used on this particular 14′ x 10′ use a horticultural glass glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: wood
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. When looking at cladding material used on the top 10% of all log cabins, interlocking log is used on 98% of them.
2. A 28mm thick cladding like the one used on walls of this log cabin is one of the best rated by our experts.
3. The mineral felt roof covering found on this log cabin is rated to be one of the best by our experts.
Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this log cabin fairs across the market.
Cladding
Great, our experts say most of the cladding options used are among the best.
The interlocking log cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for log cabin walls out of the 2 types [1] we’ve identified on same-size log cabins, that you’ll also see getting used on 72% (639 of 893) of all log cabins analysed [2], as well as being used on 98% (87 of 89) of the top 10% of log cabins [3]. Even though the Expert Score of this particular log cabin is 2 points below that of the average interlocking log clad 14′ x 10’s (they have an average Expert Score of 87), with it being on 98% of the top 10%, its use here is a reassuring sign of a high quality cladding. You’ll also find the interlocking log cladding showing up on 70% of 14′ x 10′ log cabins (86 in total) [4].
The walls are 28mm thick and we rate this one of the best thicknesses out of the 9 found on same-size log cabins [5]. It is used on 32% of all log cabins [6] and is also used across 7% of the top 10% of log cabins [7] we analysed. 39% of 14′ x 10′ log cabins (48 in total) use 28mm thick walls [8], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 14′ x 10′ log cabins (84), the Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse is just above the average with an Expert Score of 85.
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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 log cabins [9]. This roofing material is used on 1% of all log cabins analysed, and after looking top 10% of log cabins (89 in total), none of them make use of this roof material. Out of all 14′ x 10′ log cabins we find this is actually the only one to use an osb roofing.
Mineral felt is used as the roof covering, and out of 3 types identified on same-size log cabins [10], is said to be one of the best roof covering materials. It comes fitted on 57% of log cabins and used on 58% of the top 10% of 14′ x 10′ log cabins. 56% of 14′ x 10′ log cabins (68 in total) make use of a mineral felt material as a roof covering, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 14′ x 10′ log cabins (85), the Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse is the same with an Expert Score of 85.
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Flooring
The manufactures of this log cabin chose osb for the floor construction, we rate this an about average form of floor construction out of 2 types found on same-size log cabins [11]. This type of floor construction is used on 1% of all log cabins we analysed, with none of the top 89 log cabins making use of this kind of floor material. The data we have on all log cabins shows us that this is the only 14′ x 10′ log cabin that comes with an osb floor material.
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Window
Horticultural glass windows come installed on this log cabin. As a glazing option, we rate it an about average out of the 4 glazing types found on 14′ x 10′ log cabins [12]. This particular type of glazing is used on 28% of all windowed log cabins and 17% of the top 10% of log cabins with windows we analysed. 26% of 14′ x 10′ log cabins with windows (30 in total) use horticultural glass windows, and when taking the average Expert Score of those horticultural glass 14′ x 10′ log cabins (83), the Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse is just above the average with an Expert Score of 85.
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Height
The height of this log cabin is 2000.0mm (7′) which is 9% less than the average 14′ x 10′ log cabin, giving you 189.0mm (0.6′) less headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,740.00mm (6′) tall which is 7% or 127.59mm (0.4′) shorter than the average 14′ x 10′.
The door width is 1,500.00mm (5′) wide which is 2% or 26.48mm (0.1′) wider than the average 14′ x 10′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 122 14′ x 10′ log cabins with comparable specifications. The Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse has an Expert Score that is 2% lower than average and is £86 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring log cabins out of the 122 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 £2,083 with this Optional extra – Add Assembly Service – Belgravia 28 mm Log Cabin 12′ x 12′ – Assembly. It is priced at £1,416, this is 147% less than this and has an Expert Score of 77, 7 points less than the Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 97 vs 85 for this product, the Palmako Irene 4m x 4m Log Cabin Summerhouse is the best 14′ x 10′ log cabin with comparable specifications, and is priced at £4,479, that’s £980 more than the Shire Villandry 4.3m x 3m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse.
High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a log cabin with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 log cabins that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Palmako Irene 4m x 4m Log Cabin Summerhouse
14’x10′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin
Forest Melbury 4m x 3m Log Cabin Single Glazed
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 log cabins that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Palmako Irene 4m x 4m Log Cabin Summerhouse
Forest Melbury 4m x 3m Log Cabin Single Glazed
Forest Chiltern 4m x 3m Log Cabin Double Glazed
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 log cabins that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
14’x10′ Blake | 44mm Log Cabin
Forest Melbury 4m x 3m Log Cabin Single Glazed
Forest Chiltern 4m x 3m Log Cabin Double Glazed
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.
Forest Melbury 4m x 3m Log Cabin Single Glazed
Forest Chiltern 4m x 3m Log Cabin Double Glazed
14’x10′ Gamma | 44mm Log Cabin
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 83 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,329.00 | £8,199.00 | £1,074.00 | £3,095.99 | £9,331.89 |
| Size | 12' x 8' | 10' x 10' | 7' x 5' | 20'x8' | 7' x 5' |
| Brand | Shire | Forest Xtend | Loxley | Tiger Sheds | Marlborough Insulated Buildings |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | |
| Guarantee | 10 Years | 15 Years | 10 Years | ||
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
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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.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found 1 match.
Shedstore – 1373 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.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found no matches.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found no matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found no matches.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found no matches.
Tiger Sheds – 635 products checked, found no matches.
1. Untreated: Any wooden structure that is left untreated will have its lifespan dramatically shortened. This is especially the case with Douglas fir or European softwoods such as Whitewood (spruce) or Redwood (Pine), most garden buildings sold in the UK are made from such wood.
The Wood Protection Association says that “the risk of attack increases significantly if the moisture content of wood, for any reason, rises above 20%” they also talk about how more lower durability cuts of wood (known as sapwood) are getting used to build with than in years gone by. They also say that “sapwood on the other hand is a source of food for many species of fungi and insects and is always vulnerable to attack.” This risk is particularly prevalent with European softwoods.
The BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) and BS EN 350:2016 (this advises on methods for determining and classifying the durability of wood and wood-based materials against biological wood-destroying agents) says the natural durability class of such European softwoods is between 3 and 5. With class 3 listed as moderately durable, class 4 listed as slightly durable and class 5 listed as not durable. All three classes have a service life of less than 15 years in a frequently wet environment (such as a UK garden). Yet the application of a preservative treatment or modification of lower durability species is designed according to BS8605 part1 (this is the British standards specifications for external timber cladding) to extend service life to 15/30 years or more.
Having a wooden garden structure supplied as untreated is relatively rare. The vast majority of wooden buildings are supplied with some form of basic treatment, usually a short term water based dip treatment. If you buy an untreated wooden building/structure then we strongly advise that you treat it annually with a solvent-based wood treatment. For full penetration it requires 2-3 coats. It is also recommended that you treat the inside of the structure as well.
If you are wanting something that will require much less maintenance throughout the products life cycle then we would strongly suggest looking at something that is pressure treated also known as tanalised timber.
By correctly treating timber you can take a sub 15 year service life for a not very durable European softwood and extend its service life to 15/30 years or more according to the Timber Decking and Cladding Association. ↩
2. Cladding types identified: interlocking boards, interlocking log, tongue & groove, wood ↩
3. Global cladding data sourced from: All interlocking log log cabins ↩
4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 89 interlocking log log cabins ↩
5. 14′ x 10′ cladding data sourced from: 122 14′ x 10′ interlocking log log cabins ↩
7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 28mm log cabins ↩
8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 89 28mm log cabins ↩
9. 14′ x 10′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 48 14′ x 10′ 28mm log cabins ↩
10. Roof material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩
11. Roof covering types identified: epdm synthetic rubber, heavy duty mineral felt, mineral felt, polyester felt ↩
12. Floor material types identified: osb, tongue & groove ↩
13. Glazing material types identified: double glazed, horticultural glass, single glazed, styrene, toughened glass, toughened safety glass ↩