Description

After putting up a Larkspur Summerhouse from Shire on our showsite in 2018, it quickly became one of the most popular garden buildings among visitors. With its distinctive overhanging roof, space-saving corner design, roomy interior and quality construction, we soon had customers flocking to purchase a Larkspur as a fantastic new space to spend their leisure time.

At elbec, we believe there are few better ways to make the most out of your garden than a summerhouse, and the Larkspur will allow you to enjoy the outdoors in comfort and style.

Ways to Make the Most of your Larkspur Summerhouse

If you are looking for a great way to increase your enjoyment of the outdoors and a fantastic space to relax in your spare time, look no further than a summerhouse. With a Larkspur Summerhouse, you can achieve this in considerable style. Although it tucks away neatly in a corner thanks to its space-saving design, the Larkspur still has what it takes to catch the eye immediately and become the focal point of your garden. As a beautiful spot to enjoy dinner and drinks against the stunning backdrop of your garden, nothing beats a summerhouse. Alternatively, for a livelier gathering of friends and family for a BBQ or garden party, the charm of the Larkspur makes it the ideal backdrop for any get-together. Many of our previous customers have also purchased a summerhouse as a space for their hobbies. If you are looking for a quiet and inspiring spot to read or to do some writing, or even for a stylish home music studio, look no further than a Larkspur Summerhouse. Whatever use you have in mind, we have no doubt that you’ll love spending time in your new summerhouse.

Why Others Tell us they Love the Larkspur

The Larkspur immediately catches the eye of visitors to our showsite and many of our previous customers because of its distinctive roof design and pointed roof overhang. Whereas most corner summerhouses have a flat or pent roof, the Larkspur stands out, and this charming roof has seen it become very popular among customers. The full-length glazed double doors and two side windows let in buckets of natural light, as well as offering open views of the rest of your garden when inside. Combined with the generous roof height, the interior feels spacious, airy and bright, making spending time in the Larkspur a real pleasure. The wide opening double doors will also allow easy access, for large items of furniture for example, and can be thrown open to make the interior breezy and cool. Many of our customers choose to personalise their summerhouses to suit their style and tastes. A great way to do this is to paint the Larkspur in the colours of your choice. Shire recommends that you use Protek Paint, available to purchase from elbec in over 50 different colours. By using Protek, you can make the Larkspur look exactly how you want while adding unbeatable protection to the timber.

Features

The Larkspur boasts a number of excellent features that make it a summerhouse of real quality. Its 12mm thick tongue and groove walls ensure a sturdy building with an interior that is well weather protected. Tongue and groove cladding gives fantastic protection against the elements and is a real sign of a quality summerhouse. Plus, the Larkspur has a 12mm thick tongue and groove floor and roof, a further indication of its quality when many summerhouses in this price bracket will use cheaper, less robust and uglier alternatives. The use of tongue and groove boards for the roof and floor also seals the inside tightly away from the elements and gives you a floor that can withstand heavy loads. Grey mineral roof felt is supplied as standard to provide extra weather resistance plus an added barrier to damp and rot. The building is supported by 44mm x 44mm framing, which gives the building great strength and ensures it will stand up to the test of time. The double doors open wide for easy access and feature a mortise lock and key, meaning you have extra peace of mind when leaving items in your summerhouse overnight. With a 10 year anti-rot guarantee completing the package, you can be certain that you are purchasing a summerhouse that will become a feature of your garden for years to come.

About the Timber

You will be impressed by Shire's use of natural products and their environmental credentials. A high quality timber building starts with high quality timber, so it is important to know exactly what timber is being used. The most commonly used timber for garden buildings is pine (pinus) as this is widely available for a very cheap price, however all of Shire's garden buildings are constructed using high quality spruce (picea) and is sourced from Scandinavia under strict FSC guidance. Spruce is more durable than pine and provides a higher quality finish. This timber is slow grown unlike fast grown British and Eastern Europe's timber, being slow grown timber means a tighter grain, less sap and with far fewer knots. The timber used on Shire's products is therefore a more durable timber that will last much longer than other timbers. Spruce is therefore the timber of choice for companies such as Shire who always look to produce the best garden building.

About Shire

Established in 1945, Shire is the country's leading, and one of the oldest established, manufacturers of garden buildings. Shire benefit from being adjacent to the Port of Wisbech, through which Shire discharge timber into their warehouses. Shire is the proud manufacturer of the largest timber garden building range produced in the UK. At peak times they produce thousands of buildings a week. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses. Their production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities for many of their ranges, an advanced high speed timber planing mill, modern well equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly and machined through the most up to date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money garden buildings in the UK.

Additional Details about Your Order

If you think that a Shire Larkspur Summerhouse would be perfect for you, take a look at our delivery information. If you would like any extra details, feel free to email us to discuss your order and our full range of product options, or better still, give us a call so we can find the perfect summerhouse to suit your needs.

Alternatively, why not visit us at our Brookfields Garden Centre showsite near Nottingham? One of our helpful advisors will be on hand to show you around or to help guide you through your order in person. Though if there is a particular garden building you would like to see, we recommend contacting us in advance to find out if we have it, or one similar, on site.

This summerhouse is supplied pre-treated with a base coat to both sides in a golden brown water based industrial product (colour can vary). Shire recommends that you apply a water based top coat. This will protect the timber from weathering on your summerhouse making it last longer and will need to be repeated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Shire recommends Protek Royal Exterior wood finish, available from elbec in many different colours. This is also a great way to refresh the look of your summerhouse over time or personalise it to your liking.

Please Note: Get the product image look with our optional Protek Royal Paint Treatment: Walls Dove Grey and Window Frames Cashmere

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18" clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

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The 7 x 7 Shire Larkspur Summerhouse is one of our most popular summerhouses thanks to its unique and charming roof as well as its clever, 'corner' design. The perfect fit for almost any garden space, the key features include:

• Distinctive roof with a charming, pointed overhang which catches the eye
• Clever, space-saving design making it the perfect fit for a dull or neglected garden corner
• Full length glazed double doors and 2 full-length side windows giving a bright interior
• Generous roof height ensuring it feels spacious and airy when inside

Key Features

• Distinctive roof with a charming, pointed overhang which catches the eye
• Clever, space-saving design making it the perfect fit for a dull or neglected garden corner
• Full length glazed double doors
• 2 full length side windows giving a bright interior
• Generous roof height ensuring it feels spacious and airy when inside
• Wide opening doors
• Doors can be secured with a mortise lock and key
• 12mm tongue and groove walls
• 12mm tongue and groove roof
• 12mm tongue and groove floor
• 10 year anti-rot guarantee
• Green mineral roofing felt supplied
• Free UK delivery*