Description

Boasting a generous array of glazing, this 8 x 6 garden building features two double windows that run the entire length of the 8ft side panel, ensuring the interior is bathed in natural light throughout the day. The structure is clad in traditional rustic overlap timber, which is fixed to a sturdy 28mm x 28mm internal frame, creating a weather-resistant shell that blends organically with garden foliage. The apex roofline not only adds to the classic silhouette but also serves a functional purpose by directing rainwater away from the timber walls, while the supplied mineral felt provides a robust barrier to help resist moisture ingress.

The interior is enclosed by a solid sheet board roof and floor, materials selected for their resilience and ability to withstand the weight of standard garden machinery, tools, and potting equipment. Access is gained via a single door at the gable end; this placement is reinforced with internal bracing and secured with a hasp and staple, allowing you to attach a padlock (not included) for added peace of mind. The windows' configuration makes this model particularly distinctive, offering a level of brightness rarely found in standard storage sheds. Please note that the building is supplied as an empty shell for self-assembly; images showing furniture or shelves are for illustration only.

Manufactured in the UK from ethically and sustainably sourced timber, this Mercia shed is an environmentally conscious addition to your outdoor space. It arrives as a comprehensive DIY kit, containing all necessary fixtures and easy-to-follow instructions. To preserve the timber and validate the conditional 10-year anti-rot guarantee and the 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, it is essential to apply a high-quality wood preservative and a waterproof top coat immediately after assembly, and annually thereafter.

What Makes Overlap Sheds a Good Option?

If you require a classic garden shed without the premium price tag, overlap construction is an excellent choice. The layered timber boards create a familiar rustic appearance while offering dependable storage space. Due to the straightforward manufacturing process, overlap sheds remain one of the most cost-effective building types available on the market.

Walls, Floor, and Roof

The walls are constructed from traditional 7mm overlap boards, a design that accommodates natural timber movement and aids water run-off. These boards are secured to a sturdy frame to ensure a lasting structure. The shed features an OSB (Oriented Strand Board) roof and floor; this strong sheet material is formed by compressing layers of wood strands, providing a durable and economical surface for your storage needs. The solid sheet roof is finished with a weatherproof felt cover for comprehensive protection.

Fixtures and Fittings Included

Your shed is supplied with high-grade roofing felt for reliable weather protection, along with all necessary screws, fittings, and fixings for assembly. We also include detailed instructions to help you assemble your shed efficiently and with confidence.

Choosing Between Overlap & Shiplap

In overlap sheds, the cladding boards sit one on top of the other to form the walls. This creates a timeless, rustic appearance and allows for a degree of natural ventilation, which can help to limit condensation. Because they are easy to manufacture, overlap sheds are an attractive choice for cost-conscious buyers.

Shiplap sheds are constructed using tongue-and-groove cladding that interlocks for a tighter fit. This results in improved weather protection, increased rigidity, and a smoother exterior profile. While they sit at a higher price point, shiplap sheds are a superior option for those requiring stronger construction and enhanced long-term performance.

Deciding Which to Choose:

Go for Overlap when you need:

• A budget-friendly solution.
• Standard storage space for typical garden equipment.
• Infrequent entry or light use.
• A timeless, rustic shed look.

Choose Shiplap when you need:

• Enhanced defence against wind and rain.
• A smarter, smoother visual finish.
• Regular access and ongoing use.
• Reinforced panels for longer service life.

Guarantee

Every shed is supplied with a standard 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty, giving you long-term confidence in your purchase.

Wooden Shed Maintenance Requirements

The shed has timbers with a dip-treated base coat to protect them during transit. You must apply a preservative and waterproofing topcoat immediately after installation. Using the treatment after installation, followed by consistent annual treatment of the wooden shed, will maintain the high-quality finish and is required for the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

Optional Upgrades

Professional Installation

This wooden shed is supplied flat-packed for self-assembly. For ultimate convenience, you can select our professional installation service. Once your order is placed, the manufacturer’s team will send a pre-installation questionnaire to confirm that your site is suitably flat and level, and that access is clear. Please note that the installation team cannot dismantle or remove old buildings. Whether you build the shed yourself or use our service, please ensure a 24-inch (60cm) clearance is left around the entire structure for assembly and maintenance.

Wooden Shed Base Kit

A solid, level base is vital for the longevity of your shed. While this shed includes a floor, the optional base kit attaches to it to provide essential support and help create a level surface. It offers a fast and simple DIY alternative to laying concrete or paving slabs. The kit consists of a robust framework made from UC4 incised timber, pressure-treated to the highest standard for permanent ground contact.

TimberArmour Pressure Treatment

Select TimberArmour pressure-treated timber for enhanced long-term durability. In this process, preservative is forced deep into the wood to help resist rot, fungal decay, and moisture, significantly reducing upkeep and extending the life of your shed. This option removes the need for immediate treatment upon assembly.  While pressure treatment protects the timber against rot and decay, we recommend applying a breathable, waterproof timber treatment after installation. This helps limit moisture penetration and surface weathering, maintains the building’s appearance and durability, and ensures the guarantee remains valid.

Roof Felt Upgrade

Upgrading to superior roof felt provides your shed with stronger weather protection. This material is approximately 50% thicker than standard felt, combining a glass-fibre surface with a heavyweight bitumen base to create a tough, waterproof barrier. It is available in Dark Grey or Light Grey for a clean, durable finish.

Floor Support Pack

Extra Strength Floor Support Packs add cost-effective reinforcement to your shed floor. Fitted between standard joists (fixings not supplied), they increase stability and are recommended if you intend to store heavier items, such as lawnmowers or workshop equipment.

Features:

Guarantee - 10-year anti-rot dipped treated

Timber Source - UK made from sustainably sourced timber

Walls Construction - 7mm overlap

Floor - 9mm OSB solid timber boards for handling heavy loads

Roof Style - Apex

Roof - 8mm OSB with weatherproof mineral felt

Frame - 28mm x 28mm for strength and stability

Floor Bearers - 28mm x 28mm pressure treated

Windows - Windows - 2x 2 pane fixed

Doors - Single

Lock Type - Hasp & staple

Treatment - Dip treated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

Make the Most of Your Shed

This compact shed is particularly valuable for smaller gardens where floor space is at a premium. It serves as an excellent dedicated home for long-handled tools, spades, forks, and potting equipment that often clutter patios or larger garages. By designating this area for your gardening essentials, you can keep your primary outdoor living areas tidy and hazard-free.

Beyond simple tool storage, the shed can be utilised to help protect seasonal items during the colder months. It offers a convenient place to store plant pots, cushions, or small garden ornaments that might otherwise suffer from winter exposure. With the addition of simple shelving (sold separately) or hooks, the vertical space within the apex roof can be optimised to store even more, ensuring every inch of the footprint is used effectively.

About Mercia

Mercia Garden Products is proud to be a British business with over 140 years of experience. They offer a variety of products ranging from traditional garden sheds, summerhouses, playhouses, and garden bars to greenhouses, fencing and garden storage solutions. All their products are manufactured in the UK using timber sourced from sustainable forests and the most advanced manufacturing techniques. Mercia focuses on innovating and improving its products while maintaining customer satisfaction, including ensuring safety for both customers and staff.

The wooden shed’s quality and durability are guaranteed by a 10-year anti-rot warranty, providing peace of mind. Regular treatment with a wood preservative is required to maintain this protection, securing the beauty and structural integrity of the timber shed for the years to come.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY. All of our Mercia products are delivered flat packed other than fence panels (which are delivered fully constructed), direct to your home, and are supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.

Booking Delivery

You will be required to book your delivery date at the time of placing your order (except for Metal Shed). Our 'Request a Delivery Date' service is available to the majority of areas and you'll find that the majority of the UK postcodes are FREE but some areas may incur a delivery surcharge and some postcodes are not covered at all. Select a 'requested delivery date' by entering your postcode in the 'Request a delivery date' section above. You will also be notified at this time if your area incurs a surcharge or delivery is not covered in your area.

Prior to Delivery

On the morning of your delivery date, you'll be sent an update by text with an estimated 2-hour delivery slot (this update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout) together with a link to the manufacturer delivery portal where you'll be able to track your order.

Please note: Mercia Metal Sheds ONLY - your order is delivered by a courier you will not be notified prior to the delivery. If you are not in on the day of the delivery you will be carded and asked to contact the courier to arrange a new mutual delivery date. The estimated delivery lead time for Mercia's Metal sheds is identified on the product for the metal shed. Lead times are on working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturer. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Upon Delivery

Your order is delivered either kerbside or driveway and will be delivered on either a 3.5T, 7.5T or 18T Lorry. Unfortunately due to health and safety and insurance liabilities the driver will not be able to take your goods around to the back of your property but may upon request place the product at the side of the house if there are no access or restriction issues. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product to an unsafe location. Unfortunately, we will not be able to go through your property.

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.

Orders with Assembly 

The lead time for our installation option is around 7 weeks from the date of order. With the installation option, the majority of orders will have their delivery and installation on separate days; there will be a small number of orders which will have delivery and installation on the same day. You will be advised by the manufacturer's installation team which category your order falls into.

Depending on the installation option for your order, you will be contacted within the delivery timescale and given a date for either delivery/assembly on the same date or a separate date for delivery and assembly.

Specification

Quickview

The 8 x 6 Mercia Overlap Apex Garden Shed is distinguished by an extensive run of glazing along one side, transforming the interior into a bright, airy environment ideally suited for workshops or potting stations. Combined with a secure gable-end entrance, this spacious unit offers a practical balance of deep storage capacity and a functional, well-lit workspace. Key features include:

• Superior Natural Light: Two double windows span the 8ft length, flooding the shed with daylight for excellent visibility.
• Deep Access: The gable-end door position allows for the easy retrieval of long items without obstructing the main workspace.
• Secure Fastening: Fitted with a hasp and staple latch, ready for your own padlock to keep contents safe.
• Rustic Durability: Traditional overlap cladding helps rainwater run off effectively, backed by a 10-year anti-rot guarantee.

Customer Reviews

By Mr John Lee on 26th October 2024

"Easy to assemble. Good quality and a good price"

By AlisonStones on 19th August 2020

"Wonderful experience buying from here. We went to the site to order and the lady who served us, Kelsey I think? Was very friendly and helpful in working to our budget and going through the differences with different products. We needed to replace two fence panels and wanted to get a bigger shed due to one that came with house being small and rotting. Communication was excellent and we found costing was very good as well as the quality of the fence and shed we went for. The customer service team were fab and kept us up to date on Delivary etc. Would defiantly buy from here in future, and recommend to anyone who is needed Fence panels or shed."