12x7: The Singles

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The tongue & groove cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for shed walls out of the 4 types [2] we’ve identified on same-size sheds, that you’ll also see getting used on 35% (1,543 of 4,360) of all sheds analysed [3], as well as being used on 21% (92 of 436) of the top 10% of sheds [4]. While you’ll find that the Expert Score of this shed is 10 points lower than the average for tongue & groove clad 12′ x 7’s (77 vs the average of 87) [5], you can be sure it’s not due to the cladding as this one of the highest scoring materials found on 12′ x 7′ sheds. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 46% of 12′ x 7′ sheds (128 in total). A 12×7 summer house or shed is a worthwhile addition to any garden and will actually help to improve your garden. This is because of the many uses for which they can be used for and not just for storage and relaxing although that is some of their main uses. Buyer Beware- Buying Guide When Buying a 12×7 Summer House. In terms of capacity, the X7 remains vast. It will seat seven in comfort, though there’s an optional six-seat layout, and every berth is electrically adjustable and heated. Note also that the tailgate has a split-folding design, with both sections electronically controlled. Multimedia system Slide aboard an X7 and you will find it feels much more the super-sized, lifted-up BMW 5 Series than an out-and-out, stand-alone luxury SUV. This comes with the territory because, unlike any Range Rover or Bentley Bentayga, the X7 derives from an established family of executive cars, so an element of homogeneity should be expected. Tongue & groove is the cladding used for the roofing, our experts rate this the best form of roof material out of the 4 types we’ve found on same-size sheds [10]. This roofing material is used on 34% of all sheds analysed, and 57% of the top 10% of sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 12 points below the average of 89 for 12′ x 7’s using a tongue & groove roofing, with it being on 57% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality roof material. 32% of 12′ x 7′ sheds (88 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof.Having a wooden garden structure supplied as untreated is relatively rare. The vast majority of wooden buildings are supplied with some form of basic treatment, usually a short term water based dip treatment. If you buy an untreated wooden building/structure then we strongly advise that you treat it annually with a solvent-based wood treatment. For full penetration it requires 2-3 coats. It is also recommended that you treat the inside of the structure as well.

The manufactures of this shed chose tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction out of 3 types found on same-size sheds [12]. This type of floor construction is used on 36% of all sheds we analysed, and 59% of the top 10% of those sheds. Even though the Expert Score of this particular shed is 13 points below the average of 90 for 12′ x 7’s using a tongue & groove flooring, with it being on 59% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality flooring material. 34% of 12′ x 7′ sheds (94 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor.

The tongue & groove cladding used on this shed is one the best available for sheds rated by our experts. Our experts say this has 5 stand out features. A stand out feature is something found on over 70% of the top 10% of products in a particular category or is an exceptionally good feature as rated by our panel of experts. Garden buildings and timber summerhouse are reasonably straightforward buildings consisting of four walls, a roof and, usually from the better manufacturers, a solid substantial floor. The height will vary – maybe just enough room to walk in on the sheds but definitely good head clearance on the summer buildings as this will make it more comfortable to work in. Size again varies greatly from maybe as small as 4 ft x 3 ft for a little storage unit and up to 20 ft x 12 ft for a fully functioning, all singing summerhouse. A summer building 12×7 is a good choice as far as size is concerned. Add in the different styles of roof and you can see there is a building to suit everyone including you. The BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) and BS EN 350:2016 (this advises on methods for determining and classifying the durability of wood and wood-based materials against biological wood-destroying agents) says the natural durability class of such European softwoods is between 3 and 5. With class 3 listed as moderately durable, class 4 listed as slightly durable and class 5 listed as not durable. All three classes have a service life of less than 15 years in a frequently wet environment (such as a UK garden). Yet the application of a preservative treatment or modification of lower durability species is designed according to BS8605 part1 (this is the British standards specifications for external timber cladding) to extend service life to 15/30 years or more.