Description

Building on the excellent design of the Shire Command Post, this Tower version of the playhouse adds even more immersive fun by raising the children high above the garden, giving a brilliant vantage point to those holding down the fort inside, and a place to ambush those who leave the stronghold by hiding underneath. Ideal for ensuring hours of imaginative play, as children fight mock battles to take control of the Command Post Tower.

This playhouse is well-designed for battle games, bringing to life their imagined wars by providing a stronghold around which to centre the fight. Two opening gun ports allow defence of the Command Post Tower Playhouse with water pistols or foam dart guns, while three fixed windows provide observation points to target the enemy from the safety of the fort. There is also a good-sized external platform with a slatted barrier to hide behind, and a strong wooden ladder for rapid entrance and exit to the Command Post Tower.

The walls of this Shire Tower playhouse are constructed using high-quality planed softwood in a sturdy tongue and groove shiplap pattern, making the fort well-sealed from both the elements and invaders! The timber used is continental slow-grown wood, meaning a  tighter grain, extra strength and a longer life when compared to the fast-grown timber used on cheaper playhouses from other manufacturers. The floor is also built with tongue and groove boards, and the roof is made from Oriented Strand Board (OSB) with roofing felt included.

Kids love rough battle games, but no one likes it when things end in tears. That's why we've incorporated important safety features into this playhouse to protect the children as they play. The three fixed windows are glazed with environmentally-friendly shatter resistant styrene, a safer alternative to glass, and both opening ports, as well as the door, are fitted with safety hinges to prevent trapped fingers. So with no need to worry, now it's just up to the kids whether the enemy will be held at bay with foam or water, or allowed to retreat to safety!

This Tower Playhouse is supplied with a dip-treated base coat as standard, with a top coat available as an option for a stronger and golden brown finish. The Command Post does not come pre-painted, giving you a blank canvas to tailor to the children's desires. The manufacturer recommends applying a water-based top coat of your choice, preventing the timber from weathering and therefore making the playhouse last longer. We offer a range of Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish treatments, available in a number of natural stains and colours, which is ideal for protecting your playhouse.

The Shire Command Post Tower Playhouse is supplied flat-packed for ease of handling and assembly. All fittings and felt are included in the price, with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, though you can choose to add assembly if desired.

About Shire

Established in 1945, Shire is one of the oldest established manufacturers of garden buildings, and the UK's leading brand in the industry. Shire benefits from being adjacent to the Port of Wisbech through which Shire discharge timber into their warehouses. Shire is the proud manufacturer of the largest timber garden building range produced in the UK. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities, an advanced high-speed timber planing mill, a modern well-equipped joinery production facility, and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly and machined through the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money garden sheds in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

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.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18' clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

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A tower playhouse with a twist, the Shire Command Post Playhouse is ideal for kids who love to play battle games, making the perfect stronghold to bring their imagined wars to life. Key features include:

• Three fixed windows and two opening gun ports
• Safety hinges to prevent trapped fingers
• Styrene glazing as a safer alternative to glass
• Robust stilts hold kids high above the garden for immersive fun

Key Features

• Three fixed windows and two opening ports help provide your children with loads of fun
• The Command Post Tower Playhouse is supplied with all the fixtures and fittings for self assembly
• High quality tongue and groove used throughout for an impressive and long lasting finish
• Shiplap profile of the walls aids water run-off to help keep the walls in pristine condition
• With styrene glazed windows you can be sure your children are playing in safety
• Safety hinges to prevent trapped little fingers
• Free Delivery to most areas of the UK mainland
• Playhouse Supplied with factory applied base coat treatment
• Made from sustainably sourced timber is used throughout to produce an environmentally friendly garden building