Forest 4LIFE Apex Shed 6x8 Double Door - 2 Windows - With Lean-To
The Forest 4LIFE Apex Shed 6x8 with Lean-To, Double Doors and 2 Windows is a versatile and secure garden building that combines generous enclosed storage with a practical covered lean-to. It's ideal for storing garden tools, bicycles, lawnmowers and outdoor furniture, while the integrated lean-to provides the perfect sheltered space for wheelbarrows, logs, ladders, bins and other bulky items that don't need to be kept inside the shed.
The lean-to can be installed on either the left or right-hand side of the shed, allowing you to tailor the layout to suit your garden. As part of Forest Garden's premium 4LIFE range, the shed also benefits from an improved modular design, making assembly easier while creating a stronger and longer-lasting structure.
Built for Strength and Long-Term Performance
Constructed using traditional 7mm straight-cut overlap timber boards, the shed allows the timber to naturally expand and contract with changing weather conditions while encouraging effective rainwater run-off.
The framing is approximately 30% thicker than that found in many standard overlap sheds, delivering outstanding strength and stability. Pressure-treated timber protects against rot and fungal decay, allowing Forest Garden to provide an impressive 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee. Even better, no annual preservative treatment is ever required.
Heavy-Duty Floor and Weatherproof Roof
Unlike many sheds fitted with OSB flooring, this model features a robust 12mm solid timber floor, making it suitable for storing heavier equipment including lawnmowers, shelving, workbenches, bicycles and power tools.
The roof is manufactured from durable 8mm solid sheet boarding and finished with a weatherproof green mineral felt covering to keep the shed protected from the elements all year round.
Bright Interior with Excellent Security
The two shatterproof PET glazed windows allow natural daylight into the shed, creating a bright and practical workspace. The PET glazing is stronger than traditional glazing and is designed not to yellow, fade or become brittle over time.
The wide double doors make it easy to move larger equipment in and out of the shed, while the reinforced double Z-frame construction provides additional strength and helps prevent door movement over time. Hidden hinges and a padlock-ready hasp and staple latch offer enhanced security, while the lean-to can be fitted on either side of the shed for maximum flexibility.
- Integrated lean-to provides additional covered storage
- Lean-to can be installed on either side of the shed
- Two shatterproof PET glazed windows for natural daylight
- Wide double doors for easy access with bulky equipment
- Double Z-framed doors for increased strength
- Hidden hinges for improved security
- Padlock-ready hasp and staple latch (padlock sold separately)
- Smooth-planed barge boards with decorative diamond finial
Easy Assembly with White Glove Delivery
Manufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber and other responsibly sourced materials, this shed is supplied with all necessary fixings and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. The lean-to should be assembled at the same time as the main shed.
Forest Garden's White Glove Delivery Service is included, with delivery directly into your garden and all packaging removed, making installation simple and convenient.
Key Features
- 6x8 apex garden shed with integrated lean-to
- Wide double doors with two shatterproof PET glazed windows
- Lean-to can be installed on either side of the shed
- Ideal for storing logs, wheelbarrows, bins and larger outdoor equipment
- Fully modular panel design for easier assembly and increased strength
- Traditional 7mm straight-cut overlap timber cladding
- 30% thicker framing than many standard overlap sheds
- Pressure treated for long-lasting durability
- Maintenance free – no annual preservative treatment required
- 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee
- 12mm solid timber floor for heavy-duty storage
- 8mm solid sheet roof with weatherproof green mineral felt
- Wide double doors with reinforced double Z-frame construction
- Hidden hinges and padlock-ready hasp and staple latch for enhanced security
- Manufactured in the UK from FSC® certified timber and other controlled sources
- White Glove Delivery Service direct into your garden
Product Specifications
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Overall Dimensions (H × W × D): 224 × 265 × 241cm
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Footprint: 251 × 236cm
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Ridge Height: 224cm
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Eaves Height: 186cm
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Weight: 311kg
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Construction Type: Overlap
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Roof Type: Apex
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Wall Cladding Thickness: 7mm
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Roof Thickness: 8mm Solid Sheet
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Roof Covering: Green Mineral Felt
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Floor Material: 12mm Solid Timber Boards
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Door Type: Double
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Door Lock: Hasp & Staple
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Glazing: Shatterproof PET
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Treatment: Pressure Treated
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Guarantee: 25 Year Anti-Rot
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Material: Mixed Softwood
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
FAQs
What can I use the lean-to for?
The integrated lean-to is perfect for storing logs, wheelbarrows, ladders, bins, garden furniture and other bulky items that benefit from being protected from the weather but don't need to be locked inside the shed.
Can the lean-to be installed on either side?
Yes. The lean-to has been designed to fit on either the left or right-hand side of the shed, allowing you to position it to best suit your garden layout.
Does the shed require annual wood treatment?
No. The pressure-treated timber is protected by a 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee, meaning no annual preservative treatments are required, making it an easy, low-maintenance garden storage solution.
