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Dimensions: 12′ x 8′ Forest 4Life 25-Year Warranty Double Door Apex Summer House (3.6m x 2.61m)

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Unwind, kick back, and observe the world from the comfort of a Forest 4Life Summerhouse. These outdoor retreats showcase a fully-modular structure, timber treated under pressure, and an outstanding 25-year guarantee, establishing them as the finest overlap summerhouses developed by Forest. This particular model is the 12′ x 8′ Double Door Apex Summer House (3.6m x 2.61m), offering an array of features including:

Design and Construction of Fully-Modular Summer House
Crafted in the UK, this 12×8 summer house utilizes 7mm straight-cut, overlapping boards that accommodate the natural timber movement and enhance rainwater drainage efficiency. With a 28mm frame, this summerhouse’s fully modular design comprises smaller panels with a greater amount of timber, ensuring easier assembly and a notably robust structure. Additionally, the modular design allows for a multitude of options for door and window placements, enabling customization to suit individual preferences.

Sturdy Solid Timber Flooring and Weather-Resistant Roof Covering
The floor consists of 14mm solid timber boards, providing superior weight-bearing capacity compared to standard OSB flooring. Elevated bearers treated under pressure enable ventilation beneath the summerhouse, safeguarding this critical area against moisture and decay. The apex roof, constructed from 8mm solid sheet, comes with a green mineral felt covering, ensuring complete protection against adverse weather conditions. Finials in a diamond shape add a finishing touch to the attractive appearance of this delightful wooden summerhouse.

Entrances and Windows
The double doors with glass panes provide convenient entry to the interior and are equipped with robust handles, a tower bolt, and turn buttons. Complemented by six large fixed windows, natural light floods the interior space. Featuring PET glazing, which is lightweight and shatter-resistant, the windows offer enhanced safety compared to traditional glass panes.

Low-Maintenance and Superior Guarantee
The timber used in the construction of this summer house is FSC® certified, sourced solely from sustainable, well-managed forests. Treated under pressure and backed by an exceptional 25-year anti-rot guarantee, no further treatment against decay is necessary, saving both time and money.

Premier Service with Unbeatable Guarantee
Forest’s White Glove Delivery Service ensures free delivery of this summerhouse to most UK locations, directly to the customer’s garden, with all packaging removed. Comprehensive instructions and a full set of fixings are provided for a hassle-free assembly process.

Optional Enhancements
Optional upgrades include a professional installation service and a pressure-treated base for the summerhouse.

The Forest 4Life Collection of Summerhouses
The Forest 4Life Summerhouses are available in various designs and sizes, all constructed to the same high standards and backed by a leading 25-year guarantee.

Key Features:
– Crafted in the UK from FSC® certified timber
– Pressure-treated with an unrivaled 25-year anti-rot guarantee
– Maintenance-free – no need for re-treatment
– Fully-modular design for easier assembly, increased strength, and flexible door/window placements
– 7mm overlap cladding on a 28mm frame
– 14mm solid timber floor
– 8mm solid sheet roof with green mineral felt covering
– Double doors with PET glazing, tower bolt, and turn buttons
– 6 shatterproof PET windows
– White Glove Delivery Service for direct installation in the garden
– Variety of designs and sizes available
– Optional professional installation service and pressure-treated base

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