Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse 8×10 – Double Door – 6 Window

Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse 8×10 – Double Door – 6 Windows

Transform your garden into a bright and welcoming retreat with the Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse 8×10. Combining traditional charm with practical modern features, this spacious summerhouse is perfect for relaxing, entertaining guests, working from home or creating a dedicated hobby room. Six large acrylic windows allow plenty of natural daylight to fill the interior, while the classic apex roof creates a light, airy atmosphere you'll enjoy throughout the seasons. Built using traditional overlap timber construction, this summerhouse features an improved fully modular design. The modular panels make transportation and assembly much simpler while providing greater flexibility during installation and creating a stronger, more durable building than previous overlap designs.

Maintenance-Free Timber with Long-Lasting Protection

The Forest 4LIFE range is pressure treated throughout, meaning you never need to apply annual preservative treatments. Backed by an outstanding 25-year anti-rot guarantee, this summerhouse is built to withstand the elements and provide years of reliable outdoor enjoyment with very little maintenance. Manufactured in the UK from FSC® certified timber and other responsibly sourced materials, it combines sustainable construction with dependable quality.

Designed for Strength and Everyday Comfort

Unlike many standard garden buildings that use OSB flooring, this summerhouse features a solid 12mm boarded timber floor, providing increased strength and stability for heavier furniture, shelving, storage and everyday use. The durable 8mm solid sheet roof is finished with weather-resistant green mineral felt to help protect the building all year round. New for 2025, the extended roof overhang enhances both appearance and practicality by offering extra shelter over the entrance while giving the summerhouse a more traditional finish.

Key Features

• Spacious 8×10 apex summerhouse with double doors and six large windows.
• Bright interior ideal for a garden office, hobby room or relaxing retreat.
• Traditional overlap timber construction.
• Fully modular design for easier handling, assembly and flexible configuration.
• Pressure treated timber with a 25-year anti-rot guarantee.
• No annual preservative treatment required.
• Solid 12mm boarded timber floor provides greater strength than OSB flooring.
• 8mm solid sheet roof finished with weatherproof green mineral felt.
• Extended roof overhang adds weather protection and traditional styling.
• Manufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber and responsibly sourced materials.
• Supplied flat packed with full instructions and all necessary fixtures and fittings.
• Wide double doors provide convenient access and an attractive entrance.

Specifications

• Overall Dimensions (H × W × D): 232 × 261 × 300 cm
• Footprint: 241 × 294 cm
• Ridge Height: 232 cm
• Eaves Height: 182 cm
• Weight: 304 kg
• Construction: Overlap
• Roof Style: Apex
• Treatment: Pressure Treated
• Colour: Natural Timber
• Wall Thickness: 7mm
• Roof Thickness: 8mm
• Floor Thickness: 12mm Boarded Floor
• Floor Material: Boarded Timber
• Roof Covering: Green Mineral Felt
• Glazing: Acrylic
• Door Type: Double Door
• Material: Mixed Softwood
• Guarantee: 25-Year Anti-Rot
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this summerhouse need annual wood treatment?

No. The pressure-treated timber is designed to resist rot without requiring annual preservative treatments and is backed by a 25-year anti-rot guarantee.

Is the floor suitable for heavy furniture?

Yes. The solid 12mm boarded timber floor is much stronger than standard OSB flooring, making it suitable for furniture, shelving, office equipment and everyday garden use.

Is the Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse easy to assemble?

Yes. Its modular panel construction makes handling and assembly easier, and it is supplied flat packed with all the required fittings, roofing felt and clear assembly instructions.

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Roof Tiles & Fittings:

We recommend ordering an additional 10% of roof tiles to allow for any breakages that may occur during delivery or handling. Roof tiles are naturally fragile, and having a few extra on site helps prevent delays and ensures your roofing project can be completed without interruption.