Description

The expansive 12x8 Forest Oakley Pressure Treated Summerhouse presents a modern twist on classic summerhouse designs, offering a fresh and sophisticated space for relaxation and hobby pursuits. Its design is characterised by broad, elongated windows that bathe the interior in luminous, natural light, creating a perfect haven for reading or peaceful contemplation.

This standout summerhouse uses overlapping boards, infusing any garden with a contemporary aesthetic. Its construction is thoughtfully designed with fully modular panels, ensuring a seamless assembly process. Delivered in manageable sections, the setup is designed to be uncomplicated, contributing to an enduring and versatile structure, a hallmark of the Forest Oakley range.

The exterior, treated under high pressure, comes with a 25-year guarantee against rot, minimising maintenance requirements. This feature elevates the summerhouse to a long-lasting addition to any garden, positioning the Oakley Summerhouse as a prudent choice for enhancing your outdoor living area.

Eschewing traditional OSB construction, this model is equipped with a robust, solid-board floor capable of accommodating heavier furniture, adding to its utility. The apex roof, constructed from resilient 8mm solid sheet material and capped with a protective green sand-felt covering, ensures your summerhouse remains safeguarded from the elements.

Proudly manufactured in the UK using FSC® certified timber, this premium garden building is supplied with all necessary hardware, fittings, roofing felt, and clear instructions for assembly. For those seeking professional installation, a supplementary service is offered for an additional fee.

The Forest Garden White Glove Delivery Service ensures that the summerhouse is delivered directly to your preferred location in the garden and includes removing all packaging materials, allowing you to effortlessly start enjoying this elegant and spacious addition to your garden.

Features:

Guarantee - 25-year anti-rot

Walls - Overlap 

Floor - 14mm Solid timber boarded floor

Roof - Apex roof with 8mm OSB and green roofing felt provided

Frame - 28mm x 28mm for strength and stability

Floor Bearers -  28mm x 28mm Pressure-treated

Windows - 6

Door - Double door

Lock Type - Tower bolt

Treatment - Pressure treated 

Make the Most of Your Summerhouse:

Transform your garden with our grand wooden summerhouse. If you love crafts or want to explore your artistic side, set it up as a creative garden art studio. Make it an outdoor dining space where friends and family can enjoy meals together in your garden. Looking for some other uses for this large summerhouse? A serene meditation hub, a dynamic home gym, or a garden office would work. This timber summerhouse is an addition and a transformational element for your garden, offering endless opportunities to enhance its functionality and aesthetic allure. It is a testament to the fusion of elegance and versatility, a must-have for any garden destined to be a sanctuary of unique experiences and beauty.

About Your Order:

The Forest Oakley Summerhouse is a UK-made pressure-treated shed that features FSC® certified timber. Pressure-treated timbers are used throughout the construction of this garden building. The treatment gives you a 25-year guarantee against fungal damage and rot. The simple design and flat-pack delivery make it easy to assemble. All the fixtures and fittings required for assembly are provided. Easy-to-follow instructions are included. A white glove delivery service is available. With this service, the summerhouse will be placed in your garden where you want it, and all packaging will be removed and taken away. Should you prefer to have the summerhouse assembled for you, an optional installation service is available at an additional cost.

Please note: Images may depict furnishings and accessories; these are for illustration purposes only and are not included with your order. 

Summerhouse Maintenance:

The wooden summerhouse is made from pressure-treated timbers for excellent durability and longevity. Forest’s pressure-treated products do not require annual re-treatment. An anti-rot solution in the timber structure, improving rot resistance. The treatment may leave a greenish tinge on the wood; this is normal and will grey over time. Forest Garden Oakley Summerhouses come with a 25-year Anti-Rot guarantee. The manufacturer advises that if you want to paint your timber summerhouse with a different colour, ensure the treatment you choose is recommended for pressure-treated timber.   

elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best shed paint to add your own finish.

About Forest:

Forest is one of the most trusted manufacturers of garden timber products in the UK. They have been producing high-quality wooden garden buildings for over 50 years. Forest is proud to be a British company and uses sustainable British timber in its products.

The company is at the forefront of design and provides an excellent choice in contemporary summerhouses and modern sheds. All Forest garden buildings are made to make Britain a nation proud of its gardens. Superior quality, cutting-edge design, and excellent security are why Forest has become one of the top choices for customers when buying a garden product.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY. All of the Forest 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.

If you have ordered more than one item, they may arrive at different times.

Delivery

With the majority of Forest products, you will be required to book your delivery date at the time of placing your order. 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.

Where 'Request a Delivery Date' is not available on a product, you will be contacted towards the end of your timescale by Forest/their chosen Courier with a delivery date. If this date is not convenient you can reply to the message to book a more convenient delivery date. The delivery timescales are as stated on the product page.

The delivery timescales to these areas may be extended by up to 5-10 working days:
AB1, AB10,-AB16, AB21-AB25,AB30-AB39, AB41-AB45, AB51-AB56, CA1-CA28, CO1-CO16, DD1-DD10, DG1-DG14, DG16. DH1-DH9, DL1-DL17, DT3-DT7, EH1-EH2,EH10-EH1-EH49,EH51-EH55, EX1-EX24,EX31-EX38, FK1-FK21, G1-G5,G11-G15,G20-G23,G31-G34,G40-G46, G51-G53,G60-G69,G71-G78,G81-G84, IP1-IP33, IV1-IV28,IV30-IV32,IV36,IV40,IV54,IV63, KA1-KA30, KW1-KW14, KY1-KY16, ML1-ML12, NE1-NE1-NE49,NE61-NE70, NR1-NR35, PA1-PA38, PE30-PE37, PH1-PH26, PH30-PH41,PH49-PH-PH50, PL1-PL35, SR1-SR8, TA20, TA22, TD1-TD15, TQ1-TQ14, TR1-TR20,TR26-TR27, AND TS1-TS29.

We are sorry but Forest does not deliver or offer an assembly service to the following Postal Codes:
BT1-BT99, GY1-GY9, HS1-HS9, IM1-IM9, IV41-IV56, JE1-JE5, KA27-KA28, KW15-KW17, PO30-PO41, PO49, TR21-TR25.

Prior to Delivery

Once you have a confirmed delivery date if you provide us with a mobile number this should be the first number and not the alternative number), we can confirm the day before delivery if your delivery will be morning or afternoon.

Upon Delivery

Your order will be delivered kerbside or on your driveway. Due to health, safety, and insurance liabilities, the driver will not be able to take your goods to the back of your property but – upon request – may place the product at the side of the house if there are no access issues. This is to avoid risking damage to your property while delivering to an unsafe location. We will not be able to go through your property.

We advise against arranging for a third party to install the product before its delivered and checking that all parts are present,  we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs caused by delays.

Assembly

Specification

Quickview

The Forest 12 x 8 Oakley Summerhouse is a garden building with a simple assembly and innovative design. Best of all - it’s maintenance-free! The Oakley range is the best choice if you want a no-maintenance summerhouse. Key features include:

• Pressure treated with a 25-year anti-rot guarantee - longest on the market
• Maintenance-free- preservative never needed
• Apex roof design
• Double door
• Extra-thick solid wood boarded floor