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Great rating on trustpilot 5' x 3' Forest Overlap Dip Treated Windowless Apex Wooden Shed (1.64m x 1.01m)
Product code:
BSD25021
From £294.99 Regular Price £314.99
To £579.97 Regular Price £599.97
A small shed that's big on quality, this 5x3 shed offers excellent value for its superior build. This garden shed features a wooden floor and extra framing - resulting in strong, reliable garden storage. It is part of Forest's The Better Shed Range.
- Dip-treated timber with 10 year anti-rot guarantee when supported by annual retreatment
- 7mm overlap cladding supported by a stronger structure due to 30% more framing than standard sheds
- Includes a 14mm solid timber floor - over 30% thicker than standard OSB to eliminate sagging, increase damp resistance and allow for storage of heavier items
- Increased structural strength reduces timber movement, improves security, increases resilience to high winds and offers greater support for hanging shelves etc
- Single door with Z bracing and anti-tamper hinges for increased security
- For more information about our shed base option click here
Size & Specification
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- Accessories
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- Description
- Why choose a Forest Overlap Dip Treated Shed?
- Trustpilot Reviews
- Forest Overlap Dip Treated Better Shed Features
- From The Supplier: Forest Garden
- Forest Pro-Installation Service
- Delivery
Specification
| Brand | Forest Garden |
|---|---|
| Cladding | Overlap |
| Cladding Thickness | 7 |
| Construction Type | Overlap |
| Door Type | Single Door |
| Framing Size | 28 x 28mm |
| Size | 5' x 3' |
| Roof Covering | Black Sand Felt |
| Roof Style | Apex |
| Material | Wooden |
| Treatment | Dip treated |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
| Depth at Base | 989 |
| Depth including Overhang | 1009 |
| Height at Highest Point | 2016 |
| Height at Lowest Point | 1599 |
| Width at Base | 1507 |
| Width including Overhang | 1639 |
| Door Height | 1692 |
| Door Width | 582 |
| Locking System | Plate Hasp & Staple |
| Floor Material | Boarded |
| Floor Thickness | 14 |
| Roof Material | OSB (Oriented strand board) |
| Roof Thickness | 8 |
Description
A dip treated, apex shed offering you great value for a superior build, the Windowless 5x3 Shed is part of Forest Garden's innovative shed range: The Better Shed. The Better Shed is stronger, easier to build and boasts adaptable features designed to offer the best shed for you and your garden.
The sturdy 7mm straight-cut overlap cladding allows for natural timber movement in changing weather conditions and is supported by a 28x28 frame. As with all of The Better Shed range, this shed is modular. With smaller panels, there is more framing than in standard sheds, resulting in a much stronger build. The modular design also means the panels are less prone to warping. Joins in the modular construction are protected by outer weather covering strips to prevent any water ingress.
All of this shed’s timber has been dip treated to offer a 10 year guarantee against rot and fungal decay when supported by annual retreatment.
While most sheds come with an OSB floor as standard, this garden shed features a super 14mm boarded timber floor. Far superior to OSB flooring, this wooden floor is built to withstand storage of your heavier items as well as years of footfall. The floor is further strengthened by pressure treated bearers.
The roof is made from 8mm OSB and covered in a durable roof felt. Reflecting the high quality of this shed, the roof is finished with smooth planed barge boards and a decorative finial.
You can rest assured that your stored contents will be secure. The single door of this shed features Z-bracing for increased strength while the hidden hinges cannot be tampered with from the outside. The door is fitted with a hasp and staple closure, ready for you to add a padlock (padlock not included). The single door can be left or right hand opening.
For further security, the shed is windowless - making it an ideal security shed.
This garden shed has been manufactured in the UK from UK-grown FSC-certified timber.
Instructions for a straightforward self-assembly are included or you can leave it to the experts and opt for our installation upgrade. This shed should only be built on a level, hard surface and ideally placed on a shed base.
Free delivery to most UK postcodes.
- 10 year guarantee against rot and decay - when supported by annual retreatment
- Dip treated timber
- 7mm overlap cladding
- 28x28mm framing - extra amount of framing compared to most standard sheds
- Includes 14mm boarded wooden floor with pressure treated bearers
- Single door with Z bracing, anti-tamper hinges and hasp & staple closure
- Windowless design ideal for a security shed
- 8mm OSB roof with felt covering included
- Manufactured in the UK from UK-grown FSC-certified timber
- Instructions included for self-assembly
- Free delivery to most UK postcodes
Shed Base Option
Wooden Shed Base Kit
As an alternative to laying slabs or concrete, this shed base is a faster, more cost effective DIY solution.
The wooden shed base consists of a framework that is made from UC4 incised timber which has been pressure treated. The pressure treatment ensures that the framework is robust and is guaranteed to resist rot for an impressive 15 years.
Size of base: 7.5cm (h) x 147.5cm (w) x 94.1cm (d)
Please be advised that we do not assemble plastic shed bases as part of our installation service. You must prepare the base yourself in advance of the installers' visit.
Do you need a Better Shed?
Forest Garden are proud to introduce their latest innovation: The Better Shed. With three ranges - Overlap Dip Treated, Overlap Pressure Treated and Shiplap Dip Treated - offering choices of treatment and construction, you can configure a shed that suits you and your garden. All boast a timber floor, 15% more framing and are easier to build. Whichever you choose, you can be sure you've chosen The Better Shed.
Why choose a Forest Overlap Dip Treated Shed?
When you buy a new shed, you want to invest in a shed that is robust, durable and practical. Forest Dip Treated sheds offer you all this along with great value for money.
Forest branded dip treated sheds have a number of features to ensure maximum durability and strength including boarded wooden floors, security door hinges, extra framing and so much more.
The best overlap sheds we've ever made
FLEXIBILE WINDOWS
Same size panels are interchangeable - you can choose the window placement to suit your garden allowing flexibility for your garden design.
FLEXIBLE DOORS
Doors can be positioned to the left or right of the shed. Single doors can be hung to be left- or right-hand opening.
Dip treatment coats the timber in a preservative which protects the wood from rot and fungal decay. When supported by annual applications, this treatment provides at least a decade of protection.
Strong 14mm pressure-treated boarded timber floor. This wooden floor is built to withstand storage of heavier items as well as years of footfall. The floor is further strengthened by pressure treated bearers. A timber floor is far superior to the OSB that comes with standard sheds.
The design of our sheds features more extensive framing than standard sheds. This results in a more robust build. Larger apex models also feature a metal truss bracket that adds further strength to the roof and ensures best alignment.
Straight edge overlap cladding provides consistency and strength as well as providing the traditional style we all know and love. The high-quality cladding means the panels are less likely to warp or develop gaps.
Our windows are glazed with shatterproof PET glazing, made from recycled materials, which will not yellow or become brittle over time. PET is more robust than the styrene used in standard sheds.
Our doors feature double Z bracing for extra strength, security and to prevent the doors dropping. This is superior to the basic ledge bracing on standard sheds. Our doors are also fitted with hidden security hinges and a padlock-ready hasp and staple.
Comes with a 10 year anti-rot guarantee.
Dip Treatment. Boards are dipped in anti-fungal solution.
Smaller sections make transportation and handling easy.
Quick and easy construction.
Dip Treatment Process Explained
Dip treatment is a tried and tested method of applying wood preservative to timber products, and the process is fairly straightforward. First, the timber is dipped into a cylinder containing a powerful wood preservative. The preservative is then absorbed into the surface of the timber and, after it's removed and left to dry, it will be thoroughly protected it against both rot and fungal decay.
After the dip treatment process is completed, the timber will have a lovely orangey-brown hue, ensuring it will become an attractive feature of your garden, as well as complementing most fence panels. Of course, you can choose to stain your dip treated shed another colour upon assembly. If you're interested in an affordable, practical, and sturdy dip treated shed, why not take a look at our featured products below?
Dip
Timber is dipped into a cylinder containing preservative
Absorb
Preservative is absorbed into the surface of the timber
Remove
Timber is removed from the cylinder of preservative
Dry
Timber is left to dry.
WILL REQUIRE RE-TREATMENT AT LEAST EVERY OTHER YEAR
The Better Shed Range by Forest - Videos
The Dip Treatment Process
How to Build a Forest Overlap Apex Shed
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Trustpilot Reviews
Forest Overlap Dip Treated Better Shed Features
From the Supplier: Forest Garden
"We're proud to be the largest and most trusted manufacturer and distributor of garden timber products in the UK" - Forest Garden
Making British Gardens Great
At Forest, we know a fair bit about fences. And sheds for that matter. In fact, we've been one of the UK's most trusted manufacturer and distributor of quality wooden garden products for over 50 years.
With two sawmills in the UK processing locally-sourced timber, and a Head Office in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, you’ll find our range of garden buildings, fencing, decking and decorative structures for sale across many sites online and in over 3,000 retail stores. From the forest to the doorstep, we are involved every step of the way to ensure we bring you the best product and service.
Home Grown
We're proud to say that the majority of the timber we use is cut in our very own sawmill from trees grown in the UK.
Not only that, but our range is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and the majority of our products carry the FSC logo - so you know that our timber is ethically sourced from well-managed, sustainable forests that are replanted for future generations.
(Certification number TT-COC-001790, Issue date 5 March 2015)
Well made in Britain
The majority of the timber we use is grown and felled from managed UK forests across Scotland and Wales. After felling, the timber is cut and processed in one of our nearby sawmills and taken to our manufacturing operation in the heart of Britain. It is here our skilled workforce proudly produce the widest range of garden buildings, fencing and structures available in the UK.
All of the products that we sell are dispatched from this site. The final part of their journey is managed by our dedicated delivery department who are responsible for distribution direct to customers' homes by our fleet of vehicles.
Helping Everyone Thrive
We like to do our bit for charity and are proud to support Thrive. Thrive uses gardening as therapy to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or those who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.
"We are excited and proud to be a carbon neutral business. We work with Carbon Neutral Britain, the UK’s leading offsetting initiative provider to offset our environmental impact." - Forest Garden
We Are Now Carbon Neutral!
We believe that a successful business is also a responsible business. This includes being dedicated to playing our part in protecting the environment, supporting our community and making sustainable choices. It also means that we value our colleagues and their welfare, putting policies into practice to make sure we are an employer of choice in our field. For us, this is a passionate commitment that runs through everything we do.
All of us who work with Forest Garden can be proud of what we do and this is embodied in the 3 fundamental principles - Keeping It Green, Supporting Our Colleagues and Supporting Our Community.
Installation
When will we install your garden building?
If you're not a DIY expert then why not let our professional installation team build it for you leaving you with more time to spare for other activities? Choose our Pro-Installation Service with your chosen shed and enjoy the comfort of knowing that installation is taken care of by skilled and trained installers.
We offer our Pro-Installation Service on a wide range of our garden products. To add installation for this product, please select it from the drop-down selection box or the accessories selection at the top of this page.
Where is installation available?
We offer our Pro-Installation Service to most UK mainland postcodes. Please see the map to check if this service is available in your area. Any orders placed for installation outside of these postcode areas will not be accepted.
Postcode Areas not covered by our Pro-Installation Service: BT, GY, HS, IM, JE and ZE Postcodes
What happens after I order?
Once a delivery date has been booked with you, the installation office will contact you to guide you through the process and ensure you are happy with your purchase. From installation until sign off, our team will make sure your project is hassle free. We minimise disruption and organise all aspects of the installation for you!
When will we install your garden building?
We aim to carry out all installations within 2 - 3 weeks after delivery (depending on postcode areas). Installations are carried out from Monday to Saturday. Prior to your installation date, the installers will telephone you to check through the pre-installation checklist below. Please make sure an accurate telephone has been provided. It is essential that you are available when the installation team arrive.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR PRO-INSTALLATION SERVICE PAGE HERE
Delivery
We offer FREE Delivery to the majority of mainland postcodes. For all fencing and decking orders, we offer FREE delivery for all orders over £200* (£24.99 for orders under £200).
To check you qualify for Pick a Day delivery please use our postcode checker above or within checkout to check delivery is available to your area.
Pick a Day delivery is not available for CO, IP, NR, PL and Scottish postcodes, instead delivery will be 2 - 3 Weeks from the date of the order. A delivery surcharge of £49.99 is applicable to the following Scottish postcodes: AB, DD, DG, EH, FK, G, IV, KW, KA, KY, ML, PA, PH and TD.
Please Note - delivery is NOT available to the following locations: Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Scottish Islands.
The Delivery Process
If you haven't already selected your delivery day in checkout, our delivery team will contact you to arrange a convenient delivery date. If you provide us with a mobile number, we can confirm the day before delivery if your delivery will be morning or afternoon.
Our drivers can leave your delivery in a safe place, please indicate this when selecting your delivery. It is important that the drivers have suitable access and no restrictions. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product to an un-safe location. Unfortunately, we will not be able to go through your property.
Other than our fence panels (which are delivered fully constructed), all of our products are delivered flat packed, direct to your home and are supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.
Representative Example
- Purchase Rate 21.9% p.a. (variable)
- Representative 21.9% p.a. (variable)
- Assumed Credit Limit £1200
