Forest 4LIFE Reverse Apex Shed 8x6 - Double Door - 2 Windows
The Forest 4LIFE Reverse Apex Shed 8x6 with Double Doors and 2 Windows is a spacious and secure garden storage solution, perfect for keeping your outdoor space tidy and organised. The reverse apex roof design allows the shed to sit neatly against a wall or fence while maximising the available internal storage space. With wide double doors and a generous interior, it's ideal for storing larger garden equipment, bicycles, outdoor furniture or creating a practical workshop.
Built using Forest Garden's innovative modular construction system, the shed is delivered in smaller, manageable sections for easier handling and assembly. The design also incorporates more timber, resulting in a stronger and more durable structure than many traditional overlap sheds.
Strong Construction with Long-Term Protection
Manufactured using 7mm straight-cut overlap timber cladding, this shed benefits from framing that is approximately 30% thicker than that found on many standard overlap sheds. The overlap boards allow the timber to naturally expand and contract with changing weather while encouraging effective rainwater run-off.
The pressure-treated timber provides exceptional durability and is backed by Forest Garden's market-leading 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee. Unlike many wooden sheds, no annual preservative treatment is required, giving you years of low-maintenance ownership.
Heavy-Duty Floor and Weatherproof Roof
Instead of the OSB flooring commonly used on standard sheds, this model features a durable 12mm solid timber boarded floor. This provides the strength needed to safely support heavier items such as lawn mowers, shelving units, bicycles, workbenches and other garden equipment.
The reverse apex roof is constructed from sturdy 8mm solid sheet boarding and finished with a weather-resistant green mineral felt covering, helping to keep your belongings dry and protected in all seasons.
Secure Double Doors with Natural Daylight
The wide double doors provide excellent access for larger items and are reinforced with robust double Z framing to improve strength and minimise movement over time.
Security is enhanced with hidden hinges and a padlock-ready hasp and staple latch (padlock not included). Two shatterproof PET glazed windows allow natural light into the shed while offering greater durability than traditional glass, as they won't yellow or become brittle with age.
Traditional Styling with Premium Delivery
Featuring a classic reverse apex roof, smooth-planed barge boards and a decorative diamond-shaped finial, this shed complements both modern and traditional gardens.
Handcrafted in the UK using FSC® certified timber and other responsibly sourced materials, the shed is supplied with all necessary fixings and easy-to-follow assembly instructions.
Forest Garden's White Glove Delivery Service is included to most UK mainland addresses, with delivery directly into your garden and all packaging removed for added convenience.
Key Features
- Spacious 8x6 reverse apex garden shed with double doors and 2 windows
- Ideal for storing larger garden equipment, bikes or creating a workshop
- Reverse apex roof maximises usable internal storage space
- Innovative modular construction for easier assembly and superior strength
- Traditional 7mm straight-cut overlap timber cladding
- 30% thicker framing than many standard overlap sheds
- Pressure treated timber with no annual preservative treatment required
- 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee
- 12mm solid timber boarded floor for heavier storage
- 8mm solid sheet roof with weatherproof green mineral felt covering
- Wide double doors with reinforced double Z framing
- Hidden hinges and padlock-ready hasp and staple latch for enhanced security
- Two shatterproof PET glazed windows provide natural daylight
- Manufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber and other controlled sources
- Forest Garden White Glove Delivery Service included
Product Specifications
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Overall Dimensions (H × W × D): 224 × 241 × 198cm
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Footprint: 236 × 182cm
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Ridge Height: 224cm
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Eaves Height: 186cm
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Weight: 228kg
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Construction Type: Overlap
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Roof Type: Reverse Apex
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Treatment: Pressure Treated
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Colour: Natural Timber
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Guarantee: 25 Year Anti-Rot
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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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Material: Mixed Softwood
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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FSC Approval: Manufactured from FSC® certified timber
FAQs
What are the benefits of the reverse apex roof design?
The reverse apex roof allows the shed to fit neatly against a wall or fence while creating more practical internal storage space and maintaining generous headroom.
Are the windows made from real glass?
No. The two windows feature shatterproof PET glazing, which is stronger and safer than traditional glass and is designed not to yellow or become brittle over time.
Does this shed need yearly wood treatment?
No. Thanks to its pressure-treated timber and Forest Garden's 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee, the shed does not require annual preservative treatments to maintain its anti-rot protection.
