The Mercia Maine Summerhouse (10 x 6) is designed for those seeking a versatile and bright outdoor living space for relaxation, hobbies, or entertaining. Its key win is a spacious, airy interior thanks to full-length windows and double doors with shatterproof glazing, coupled with robust timber construction backed by a 10-year anti-rot guarantee. The main caveat is the requirement for two-person self-assembly and immediate preservative and waterproof treatment upon installation to ensure longevity and maintain the guarantee.
Spacious Open Plan Interior: Provides a generous and adaptable space perfect for various activities, from a quiet reading nook to a vibrant entertainment area.
Shatterproof Styrene Glazing: Two full-length windows and double doors are fitted with shatterproof styrene, ensuring a naturally bright and safe environment.
Robust Shiplap Tongue & Groove Construction: Walls are crafted from 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove cladding, offering strong, hardwearing, and weather-resistant panels. The roof and floor also utilize 12mm interlocking tongue and groove boards for enhanced durability.
Weatherproof Roof Protection: Features heavy-duty green mineral felt, designed to provide reliable protection against rain and other weather elements.
Secure Double Doors: Equipped with stylish brushed chrome handles and hinges, a press lock, and additional turn buttons for convenient and secure access.
10-Year Anti-Rot Guarantee: Offers long-term peace of mind regarding the timber's durability, provided proper preservative and waterproof treatments are applied.
Easy Self-Assembly Design: Supplied with all necessary robust fixtures and fittings, along with detailed instructions, facilitating a straightforward two-person self-assembly process.
Versatile Use: Ideal for relaxation, hobbies, or entertaining guests, offering flexible functionality.
Bright & Airy Interior: Full-length windows and double doors create an inviting, well-lit space.
Durable Construction: Quality 12mm Shiplap T&G cladding and T&G roof/floor provide structural integrity.
Long Anti-Rot Guarantee: A 10-year anti-rot guarantee offers confidence in the timber's longevity (with proper treatment).
Enhanced Security: Double doors feature a press lock and turn buttons for added security.
UK Manufactured: Assurance of quality craftsmanship from UK production.
Requires Self-Assembly: Needs two people for efficient and safe construction.
Essential Post-Assembly Treatment: Immediate preservative and waterproof treatment is mandatory for durability and guarantee validity.
Base Requirement: Must be built on a firm and level base, which may require prior preparation.
Dip-Treated Only: While initial protection is present, further treatment is crucial for full weather resistance.
Versatile Use: Ideal for relaxation, hobbies, or entertaining guests, offering flexible functionality.
Bright & Airy Interior: Full-length windows and double doors create an inviting, well-lit space.
Durable Construction: Quality 12mm Shiplap T&G cladding and T&G roof/floor provide structural integrity.
Long Anti-Rot Guarantee: A 10-year anti-rot guarantee offers confidence in the timber's longevity (with proper treatment).
Enhanced Security: Double doors feature a press lock and turn buttons for added security.
UK Manufactured: Assurance of quality craftsmanship from UK production.
Requires Self-Assembly: Needs two people for efficient and safe construction.
Essential Post-Assembly Treatment: Immediate preservative and waterproof treatment is mandatory for durability and guarantee validity.
Base Requirement: Must be built on a firm and level base, which may require prior preparation.
Dip-Treated Only: While initial protection is present, further treatment is crucial for full weather resistance.
The Mercia Maine Summerhouse is designed to become a functional and attractive extension of your home, offering a dedicated outdoor space for various activities throughout the year. Its thoughtful design elements contribute directly to its real-world performance.
With two full-length windows and double doors, all featuring shatterproof styrene glazing, the summerhouse is flooded with natural light. This makes it an ideal spot for activities requiring good illumination, such as reading, crafting, or painting. The large openings also ensure excellent ventilation, keeping the interior fresh and comfortable even on warmer days.
Hobby Hub: Transform it into a dedicated space for your passions, whether it's gardening, model building, or artistic pursuits. The spacious, open plan interior provides ample room for workbenches, storage, and movement.
Relaxation Zone: Furnish it with comfortable seating to create a tranquil escape from daily routines. It's perfect for enjoying a cup of tea, meditating, or simply unwinding while enjoying your garden view.
Entertainment Space: The double doors allow for easy access and can be opened wide to connect the summerhouse seamlessly with your garden, making it an excellent venue for small gatherings or outdoor dining.
Seasonal Office: For those seeking a quiet workspace away from the main house, the summerhouse offers a dedicated and inspiring environment.
The 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove cladding for the walls, combined with 12mm tongue and groove roof and floor boards, ensures a sturdy and robust structure capable of withstanding general wear and tear. The heavy-duty green mineral felt roof provides essential weatherproofing, protecting the interior from rain. However, its long-term performance hinges on applying preservative and waterproof treatment immediately after assembly, which is critical for activating the 10-year anti-rot guarantee and safeguarding the timber against the elements.
Understanding how to properly set up, ensure compatibility, and care for your Mercia Maine Summerhouse is crucial for its longevity and performance.
Prepare the Base: Before assembly, ensure you have a firm and perfectly level base. This is critical for the structural integrity of the summerhouse, preventing issues with door alignment, window sealing, and overall stability. Options include a concrete slab, paving slabs, or a timber sub-base.
Unpack and Inspect: Carefully unpack all components and verify against the provided packing list. Report any missing or damaged parts immediately.
Self-Assembly: The summerhouse is designed for self-assembly. It is strongly recommended that two people work together to ensure safety and efficiency during construction.
Follow Instructions: Use the detailed instructions and robust fixtures and fittings provided to assemble the summerhouse. Pay close attention to securing all cladding, roof boards, and felt.
Door and Window Alignment: Ensure doors and windows are correctly aligned and operate smoothly. Minor adjustments may be needed after the main structure is complete.
Garden Placement: This summerhouse is designed for outdoor garden use as a standalone structure.
Foundation: Compatible with various firm and level bases, as mentioned above. An uneven base will compromise the structure.
Immediate Treatment is Crucial: The timber is dip-treated, offering basic protection. However, immediately after assembly, you must apply a high-quality, oil-based wood preservative and a waterproof topcoat. This step is essential to activate and maintain the 10-year anti-rot guarantee and protect the wood from weathering, moisture, and fungal decay.
Regular Re-treatment: To ensure continued protection, re-apply wood preservative and waterproof treatment annually or as recommended by the product manufacturer. Pay particular attention to cut ends and joints.
Keep it Clean: Regularly clean the exterior of the summerhouse to remove dirt, debris, and moss buildup, which can trap moisture and accelerate decay.
Roof Maintenance: Periodically inspect the heavy-duty green mineral felt roof for any damage, tears, or signs of wear. Repair or replace as necessary to maintain its weatherproof integrity.
Drainage: Ensure good drainage around the base of the summerhouse to prevent standing water from accumulating and soaking into the timber.
Check Fixtures: Periodically check all screws, bolts, and fixings to ensure they remain tight and secure.