Description

The classic 8x6 manufactured in shiplap tongue and groove and with an opening window that can be fitted either side.

High Grade Slow grown timber means a tight grain giving extra strength, a much longer life and superior build quality that looks great in the garden

The 8 x 6 shed is one of the most popular sizes in the UK. Its size means it is ideal for a compact garden or allotment and won't take up much space in a larger garden. The Durham 8 x 6 is a shed ideal for storage. It has quality 12mm planed shiplap tongue and groove walls.

Manufactured in the UK, Shire's garden sheds are renowned for their quality and probably manufacture the best value for money wooden shed in the UK today. This 6ft wide (door side) and 8ft deep this Apex Garden Shed is great for those that want loads of storage space but without taking up too much garden space. It has one opening window and and all timber is from sustainable sources, so that you can feel good about buying this shed.

Shire garden buildings are made from a high grade shiplap tongue and groove construction. This is distinguished from fast grown type timber used on cheaper sheds from other manufactures. Tongue and groove construction means the building is better sealed from the elements. The timber used is a continental slow grown timber. Slower grown timber means tighter grain, extra strength and longer life.

Framework: A robust planed 34x34mm (1 1/2' x 1 1/2') framework (walls and floor) that gives the building strength.

Floor: The floor is constructed from 9mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB).

Roof: The roof is constructed from 9mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB) with included roofing felt.

Walls: The walls are constructed using high quality 12mm thick softwood planed tongue and groove shiplap pattern boarding.

Doors: Ledged for extra strength.

Windows: Properly morticed and tenoned. They are opening, profiled, and weather resistant. The window has a unique profiled 'lip' that covers the aperture of the opening in the panel making it weather resistant. Casement stays have 2 levels of opening. The glazing is 3mm horticultural glass which many other manufacturers do not use as standard. All glazing is retained by profiled beading which is pre-mitred (no awkward corners to be cut).

Treatment: All Shire garden buildings are supplied pre-treated with a base coat to both sides in a golden brown water based industrial product (colour can vary from the picture shown). Shire the manufacturer recommends that you apply a water based top coat of your choice. This will protect the timber from weathering on your shed making it last longer and will need to be repeated accordingly in relation to the manufacturer's instructions.

Supplied flat packed for ease of handling and assembly. All fittings and felt are included in the price with clear easy to follow instructions.

About Shire

Established in 1945 Shire are the UK's leading and one of the oldest established manufacturer 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. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities, 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 sheds in the UK.

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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 classic 8x6 manufactured in shiplap tongue and groove and with an opening window that can be fitted either side.

• Free UK Mainland Delivery*
• 10 Year anti rot guarantee.
• Dip-treated.
• 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove wall cladding.
• 9mm Solid sheet roof.
• 9mm Solid sheet floor.
• Framing 34mm x 34mm (1 1/3” x 1 1/3”).
• 1 Opening window.
• 3mm Horticultural Glass.
• Single door.
• Ledged door.

Key Features

• Shire are one of the top UK manufacturers of Tongue of Groove Garden Sheds
• Strong rounded framework ie no sharp edges
• Robust 12mm Shiplap interlocking cladding
• Solid OSB Floor
• 1 x Opening Window as standard and that can be fitted on either side
• Door sited on the 6ft side
• All Fixtures, Fittings & Felt included
• Easy to Assemble

Customer Reviews

By mr michael thornley on 3rd August 2017

"Very happy from start to finish the experience was made much easier with the brilliant delivery service I was given definitely recommend great shed too by the way "

By mr michael thornley on 31st July 2017

"Very happy from start to finish the experience was made much easier with the brilliant delivery service I was given definitely recommend great shed too by the way "

By David Petrie on 4th July 2012

"Great value: received my shed on 18th June 2012 as promised great value for the money easy to build me and my Dad threw it up in no time would recommend to any future buyers"

By Mr John Hyde on 9th February 2011

"FANTASTIC SHED AND SERVICE: Dear Marilyn Just a brief note to say that I received delivery of my shed on Monday 17 January and the very next day it was assembled, as promised by Damian.When I returned from work the shed assembly had finished and I have to say that it looked and still looks fantastic positioned on the brick base that I had previously built and everyone who has seen the shed has commented how nice it looks. All that remains is for me to figure out what else to store in the shed apart from the proverbial lawn mower, as it is surprisingly spacious inside.Therefore I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, your team and in particular Jasmine for all that was done in order for me to get my shed delivered / assembled.I will definitely recommend Elbec to family and friends from now on.Thanks once again and best wishes,Jon"

By Mrs C Elliott on 17th August 2010

"really pleased: To my surprise the shed arrived much quicker than expected. My 2 teenage sons have already put the shed up over the weekend and i am really pleased with it."