Forest 4LIFE Reverse Apex Shed 8x6 - Single Door - 2 Windows

Forest 4LIFE Reverse Apex Shed 8x6 - Single Door - 2 Windows

The Forest 4LIFE Reverse Apex Shed 8x6 with Single Door and 2 Windows is a practical and spacious garden storage solution, ideal for keeping your outdoor space organised. Its reverse apex roof design makes it perfect for positioning against a wall or fence while maximising the usable internal space. Whether you're storing gardening tools, bicycles, outdoor furniture or creating a compact workshop, this versatile shed offers plenty of room and easy access.

Featuring Forest Garden's innovative modular construction, the shed is delivered in smaller, easy-to-handle sections that make installation simpler while incorporating more timber for a stronger finished structure. The result is one of the most durable overlap sheds available in the Forest 4LIFE collection.

Strong Construction with Long-Lasting Protection

Built using traditional 7mm straight-cut overlap timber cladding, this shed benefits from framing that is approximately 30% thicker than many standard overlap sheds. The overlap design allows the timber to naturally expand and contract with changing weather conditions while encouraging effective rainwater run-off.

The timber is pressure treated to provide outstanding protection against rot and fungal decay. Supported by Forest Garden's impressive 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee, this shed never requires annual preservative treatment, making it a genuinely low-maintenance addition to your garden.

Durable Floor and Weatherproof Roof

Unlike many sheds that use OSB flooring, this model features a robust 12mm solid timber boarded floor, providing excellent strength for storing heavier equipment including lawn mowers, shelving units, bicycles and workbenches.

The reverse apex roof is manufactured from durable 8mm solid sheet boarding and finished with a weather-resistant green mineral felt covering, helping keep the shed and its contents protected throughout the year.

Secure Access with Natural Light

The single door is reinforced with a strong double Z frame to improve rigidity and reduce movement over time. It can also be hung to open from either the left or right-hand side, allowing you to customise the layout to suit your garden.

Hidden hinges and a padlock-ready hasp and staple latch (padlock not included) provide added security. Two shatterproof PET glazed windows allow plenty of natural daylight inside while offering greater durability than traditional glass, without yellowing or becoming brittle.

Traditional Style with Convenient Delivery

Finished with a classic reverse apex roof, smooth-planed barge boards and an attractive diamond-shaped finial, this shed complements both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Manufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber and other responsibly sourced materials, the shed is supplied with all necessary fixings and straightforward assembly instructions.

Forest Garden's White Glove Delivery Service is included to most UK mainland addresses, with the shed delivered directly into your garden and all packaging removed for a hassle-free experience.

Key Features

• Spacious 8x6 reverse apex garden shed with single door and 2 windows
• Ideal for garden storage, DIY projects or workshop use
• Reverse apex roof maximises usable internal storage space
• Innovative modular construction for easier assembly and added 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
• Reversible single door with reinforced double Z framing
• Hidden hinges and padlock-ready hasp and staple latch for added security
• Two shatterproof PET glazed windows for natural daylight
• Manufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber and other controlled sources
• Forest Garden White Glove Delivery Service included

Product Specifications

• Overall Dimensions (H × W × D): 224 × 241 × 198cm
• Footprint: 236 × 182cm
• Ridge Height: 224cm
• Eaves Height: 186cm
• Weight: 231kg
• Construction Type: Overlap
• Roof Type: Reverse Apex
• Treatment: Pressure Treated
• Colour: Natural Timber
• Guarantee: 25 Year Anti-Rot
• Wall Cladding Thickness: 7mm
• Roof Thickness: 8mm Solid Sheet
• Roof Covering: Green Mineral Felt
• Floor Material: 12mm Solid Timber Boards
• Door Type: Single (Reversible)
• Door Lock: Hasp & Staple
• Material: Mixed Softwood
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom
• FSC Approval: Manufactured from FSC® certified timber

FAQs

Can the door be installed to open from either side?

Yes. The single door is reversible, allowing it to be fitted with either a left or right-hand opening to suit your garden layout.

Are the windows made from glass?

No. The shed features 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 require annual wood treatment?

No. The pressure-treated timber is protected by Forest Garden's 25 Year Anti-Rot Guarantee, so no annual preservative treatment is required to maintain its anti-rot protection.

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Roof Tiles & Fittings:

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