Description

The Forest 12 x 8 4Life Overlap Apex Shed is a maintenance-free timber shed. It’s delivered in modular panels that feature more wood. That makes it easier to assemble and creates a much stronger shed. Put that together with the longest guarantee in the market, and you have the best apex overlap shed you can buy.

With 30%-thicker framing than most other timber sheds, this 12x8 garden storage shed is made with straight-cut 7mm boards that overlap to give flexibility. The design works with the natural movement of the timber during the changing seasons and helps with rainwater run-off. The pressure treatment provides a 25-year anti-rot guarantee. That is the longest anti-rot guarantee in any garden shed. You genuinely have freedom from shed maintenance; preservative treatment is NEVER needed!  

Commonly, garden sheds have an OSB floor. However, the Forest 4Life shed has an extra-thick 14mm solid timber floor. It allows for the storage of heavier items as it is very sturdy. The apex shed has a roof featuring a hardwearing 8mm solid sheet and a green sand-felt cover for weatherproof protection. 

The 12x8 shed has double doors with double Z frames for increased strength and rigidity. Security is excellent thanks to the hidden hinges; they are not visible from the outside to prevent possible tampering. The padlock-ready hasp and staple latch will keep valuables safe (padlock not included). The look of the traditional apex roof, smooth-planed barge boards, and diamond-shaped finial give you a wooden shed that will look good in any garden. 

The high-quality modular construction allows you to adapt the design, so you can move the door panels to make it fit wherever you want to install the shed. This shed is delivered free to most UK addresses; it is also available with Forest Garden's White Glove Delivery Service. It can be dropped off wherever you want it in your garden, with all packaging removed. 

Optional Shed Base

The shed base is a quick and easy solution to prepare a solid base for your new garden shed. All sheds require a solid base, which is commonly made from concrete or slabs, but it increases the cost and work. The base includes the materials for you to build a wooden base. Simply screw the timbers together, and you have a wooden base that is a quick alternative to concrete. It raises the shed from the ground, which helps isolate it from damp and splashing rain.

The shed base timbers have a pressure treatment preservative that penetrates deep into the wood's fibres, making it suitable for placing on the ground. It's quick and easy to build; simply screw the timber sections together with the provided fixings. Note: You must lay the base on level ground; use suitable materials to prop up the base to level it if required. Applying a shed on soil or grass is not usually recommended, but you can do so with this base as long as there is a heavy-duty weed membrane placed underneath. You can order this option from the 'Choose Additional Options' section above.

Also available: Forest 4Life Shed Sheds: 4x3 single door, 5x3 single door, 6x4 single door, 6x4 double door, 6x4 single door with 4 windows, 7x5 singled door, 7x7 double door, 8x6 single door, 8x6 double door, 8x6 double door with 4 windows, 10x6 double door, 10x8 double door, 10x10 double door, 10x15 double door, 10x20 double door, 12x8 double door

Features:

Guarantee - 25-year anti-rot

Walls - Overlap 

Floor - 14mm Solid timber boards for handling heavy loads

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

Frame - 28mm x 28mm for strength and stability

Floor Bearers -  58mm x 28mm Pressure treated

Windows - none

Door - double doors

Lock Type - Hasp & Staple

Treatment - pressure treated 

Make the Most of Your Shed:

The 12x8 Apex Shed is a great solution if you want to add a workspace to your garden. It can be used as tool storage or as a garden workshop. The apex roof gives you lots of headroom, making it easier to walk around inside. Add shelves and tool organisers (not included) to make it easy to find what you need. The wooden storage will secure your garden tools thanks to the hidden hinges that are not accessible from the outside and solid double doors with z frames.  The modular design allows you to add panels in different spots. You can move the doors to fit the available space. 

About Your Order:

The Forest 4Life Shed is a UK-made pressure-treated shed that features sustainably sourced timber. Pressure-treated timbers are used throughout the construction of this shed. 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. We offer a white glove service where our trained professionals will deliver your shed and place it in your desired location within your garden. The delivery team will use their discretion to ensure a safe and reasonable placement of the shed. Please note that unrestricted access is required and the delivery team will not pass through your home or garage. We prioritize the safety of your property and will not deliver to an unsafe location that could potentially cause damage. Additionally, the delivery team will remove all product packaging upon completion of the delivery.

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

Garden Shed Maintenance:

The wooden garden shed 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 4Life Sheds come with a 25-year Anti-Rot guarantee. The manufacturer advises that if you want to paint your garden shed with a different colour, ensure the treatment you choose is recommended for pressure-treated timber.  

Note: the 25-year anti-rot guarantee does not include the felt and hardware 

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:
AB, CB, CO, CT, DD, DG, EH, EX, FK, G, IP, IV, KA, KW, KY, ME, ML, NR, PA, PE, PL, PH, TD, TN, TW, TR, TQ.

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

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The Forest 12 x 8 4Life Overlap Apex Shed is one of the top UK sheds ever made by Forest. Simple assembly, innovative design, and maintenance-free! The 4Life shed range is the best choice if you want a no-maintenance shed. Key features include:

• Pressure treated with a 25-year anti-rot guarantee - longest on the market
• Maintenance-free- preservative never needed
• Double doors
• Extra-thick 14mm solid timber floor
• Hidden hinges for added security