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The Woodland Arley 6m x 3m Timber Retreat (45mm)

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If you are looking for an excellent garden studio or a spacious hobby sanctuary, then the Woodland Arley 6m x 3m Timber Retreat is the ideal choice. This cabin showcases a sleek aesthetic, a high-quality design, and is skillfully sized to optimize the available garden area. Spanning 6m in width but only 3m in depth, this timber retreat possesses slender dimensions that fully utilize one border of the garden without overwhelming the entire outdoor space. Featuring 45mm tightly fitting, dried-out log walls, it is not only durable but also well insulated. Moreover, the robust 19mm interlocking floor made of tongue and groove can endure years of use and is well-suited for storing weightier items. The modern pent-style 19mm tongue and groove roof includes a 30cm extension to lessen sun glare. The retreat showcases Forest’s Elite Felt, which offers double the toughness of standard felt and has a lifespan of 15 years, lasting three times longer.

For the weather-resistant polyester roof felt, there are 3 choices available:
1. Elite Felt with a 15-year lifespan, provided by default
2. Elite Felt with Underlay
3. An optional upgrade to Exceptional Felt, which boasts three times the sturdiness of regular felt, a remarkable 20-30 year lifespan, and includes free underlay

It is recommended to opt for one of the options that come with underlay for added weatherproofing. This garden retreat provides an internal floor space of 15.5m² (166ft²), offering ample room for furniture and shelving. Entrance can be availed through double doors with toughened glass panes, secured by a key-lock for the protection of stored items and valuable equipment. Additionally, the retreat boasts four other 3/4-length windows made of strong toughened glass with a tilt and turn functionality, allowing side or top opening. Two windows flank the doors while the other two are positioned on the sides of the structure, bathing the interior in natural light. All wood used in constructing this retreat is FSC®-certified, guaranteeing it is sourced from sustainable forests.

Kindly note that the retreat MUST be built on a firm, level surface, such as poured concrete, and is supplied untreated; thus, it is necessary to apply a solvent-based preservative during assembly. An assembly service can be chosen as an add-on. Shipping is complimentary for most locations in the UK.

– 45mm tightly fitting log walls
– 19mm tongue and groove floor
– 19mm tongue and groove pent roof with an extension
– Tough and durable tear-resistant polyester covered roof felt with a 15-year warranty
– Upgrades available for the roof covering
– Internal floor space of 166ft²
– Double doors with toughened glass and key lock
– Four 3/4-length windows with tilt and turn feature, allowing side or top opening
– Toughened glass used for all windows
– Double glazed windows
– FSC®-certified timber
– The retreat MUST be erected on a solid, level surface and treated with a solvent-based preservative
– Assembly service available as an optional upgrade
– Free shipping to most UK locations

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