{"product_id":"forest-4life-apex-summerhouse-8x12-double-door-6-window","title":"Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse 8×12 – Double Door – 6 Window","description":"\u003ch3\u003eForest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse 8×12 – Double Door – 6 Windows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nCreate a bright, inviting outdoor retreat with the Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse 8×12. Combining traditional styling with practical modern features, this spacious summerhouse is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, working from home, or enjoying your favourite hobbies. The classic apex roof creates an airy interior while six large acrylic windows flood the space with natural light, making it feel open and welcoming throughout the day.\n\nBuilt using robust overlap timber construction, this summerhouse has been redesigned with fully modular panels that make handling, assembly and positioning much easier. The modular design also provides greater flexibility during installation while creating a stronger, more durable structure than traditional overlap buildings.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to Last with 25-Year Maintenance-Free Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Forest 4LIFE range is pressure treated throughout, meaning there's no need for annual preservative treatments. Backed by an impressive 25-year anti-rot guarantee, this summerhouse is designed to provide decades of reliable use with minimal maintenance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your garden rather than maintaining it.\n\nManufactured in the UK from FSC® certified timber and other responsibly sourced materials, this summerhouse offers excellent quality while supporting sustainable forestry practices.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrong Construction for Everyday Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nUnlike many garden buildings that use OSB flooring, the Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse features a solid boarded timber floor, providing increased strength and durability for heavier furniture, shelving and other everyday items. The 8mm solid sheet roof is finished with hardwearing green mineral felt to deliver dependable protection against the weather all year round.\n\nA new extended roof overhang, introduced for 2025, not only enhances the traditional appearance of the building but also provides additional shelter above the entrance, helping to protect the doors from the elements.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 8×12 apex summerhouse with double doors and six large windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, spacious interior ideal for relaxing, hobbies or a home office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional overlap timber construction for dependable strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully modular panels for easier transportation, assembly and flexible positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure treated timber with a 25-year anti-rot guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo annual preservative treatment required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 12mm boarded timber floor provides excellent strength for furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8mm solid sheet roof with durable green mineral felt covering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended roof overhang offers additional weather protection and classic styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber and other responsibly sourced materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied flat packed with fittings and instructions for straightforward self-assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble doors provide easy access and a welcoming entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Dimensions (H × W × D): 232 × 261 × 359 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootprint: 241 × 354 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRidge Height: 240 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaves Height: 190 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 427 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Overlap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof Style: Apex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Pressure Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Natural Timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall Thickness: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof Thickness: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor Thickness: 12mm Boarded Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof Covering: Green Mineral Felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazing: Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor Type: Double Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mixed Softwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarantee: 25-Year Anti-Rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Forest 4LIFE Apex Summerhouse require annual wood treatment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\nNo. The timber is pressure treated, so there is no need to apply annual preservative treatments. It is covered by a 25-year anti-rot guarantee when used and maintained as directed.\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the floor strong enough for furniture and heavier items?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\nYes. The summerhouse features a solid 12mm boarded timber floor, making it much stronger than standard OSB flooring and suitable for furniture, shelving, hobby equipment and everyday garden use.\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the summerhouse supplied ready to assemble?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\nYes. It is delivered flat packed with all the required fixtures, fittings, roofing felt and comprehensive assembly instructions, making home installation straightforward.","brand":"Forest Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54800032530774,"sku":"175781","price":1339.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forest-4life-apex-summerhouse-812-double-door-6-window-6069398.jpg?v=1784995394","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forest-4life-apex-summerhouse-8x12-double-door-6-window","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}