Forest Garden 4Life 5ft x 3ft Overlap Pressure Treated Apex Wooden Shed

The Forest Garden 4Life 5' x 3' Apex Wooden Shed (1.64m x 1m) SKU 4LA532WMHDBUN is a compact overlap-clad timber shed with an apex roof. It is UK-made from FSC® certified British timber and built to a noticeably higher standard than most sheds at this size. Pressure treated with a 25-year anti-rot guarantee the longest on the market this shed outlasts the typical 10-year guarantee offered by competitors.

The walls use 7mm straight-cut overlap cladding with 28mm x 28mm framing 30% more framing than standard wooden sheds. The 12mm solid timber floor sits on pressure-treated bearers and is far stronger than the OSB flooring found in most budget sheds. The 8mm OSB roof is covered with green mineral felt. No retreating is ever needed saving an estimated £200 over the shed's lifetime.

A single door with double-Z framing and hidden security hinges fastens with a hasp and staple plate. Two shatterproof PET-glazed windows let in light. The modular panel design lets you position the door and windows to suit your garden. The door can be hung left or right-hand opening.

Maintenance-free pressure treatment and a solid timber floor make this shed stand well above dip-treated alternatives. FSC-certified timber, White Glove delivery and a 25-year guarantee make it a strong long-term buy.

The frame uses 28mm x 28mm timber sections 30% more framing than standard sheds giving the structure extra rigidity. Walls are clad in 7mm straight-cut overlap boards that shed rainwater and allow natural timber movement. The 8mm OSB roof sits under green mineral felt and is finished with smooth-planed barge boards and decorative finials. The 12mm solid timber floor is supported on pressure-treated bearers. The door uses double-Z bracing and hidden hinges. All timber is pressure treated preservative is forced deep into the cells under hydraulic pressure for long-term rot resistance.

FSC-certified UK-grown timber throughout. Walls use 7mm overlap cladding on 28mm x 28mm framing. The floor is 12mm solid pressure-treated timber on pressure-treated bearers. The roof is 8mm OSB covered with green mineral felt. Windows are glazed with shatterproof recyclable PET.

A floor is included as standard with pressure-treated bearers. The bearers must sit on a solid level surface concrete or paving slabs are ideal. If you do not have a suitable base a pressure-treated wooden shed base kit is available as an optional extra. You will need to prepare the ground yourself before delivery.

This shed arrives flat-packed in modular sections. The interchangeable panels are designed to be easier to handle than standard shed panels. Clear instructions and a full set of fixings are included. A two-person assembly is strongly recommended. Professional installation is available as an optional extra and is typically arranged within 2 to 3 weeks of delivery.

The floor measures 1.475m wide by 0.941m deep roughly 5ft by 3ft. A compact lawnmower or a set of long-handled garden tools will fit. A wheelbarrow could fit if stood upright. There is not enough floor space for a bike alongside other items. The 1.834m eaves height gives enough clearance for wall-mounted hooks or a 3ft shelf unit on the back wall. This shed suits seasonal garden tool storage rather than large equipment.