The Mercia Maine Pent Summerhouse with Side Shed (14 x 6ft) is designed for those seeking a highly functional and durable outdoor space that combines relaxation with practical storage. Its robust construction ensures longevity, offering a versatile area for hobbies, entertaining, or simply unwinding, alongside an integrated shed for garden essentials. While assembly is required, its intelligent design maximizes your garden's utility.
Integrated Side Shed: Provides convenient, dedicated storage for gardening tools, outdoor furniture, or leisure equipment, keeping your main summerhouse space clear and tidy.
12mm Shiplap Cladding: Features overlapping timber boards that create a weather-resistant and aesthetically pleasing exterior, offering enhanced protection against the elements.
Tongue and Groove Floor and Roof: Engineered with interlocking timber planks for superior strength, durability, and a smooth, robust finish, ensuring a solid base and a watertight roof.
10 Year Anti-rot Guarantee: Backed by a substantial warranty, ensuring long-term protection against timber rot when properly maintained, providing peace of mind.
Certified Timber: Constructed using ethically sourced and certified timber, ensuring environmental responsibility and high-quality material standards.
Pent Roof Design: A single-sloped roof that provides ample internal head height and efficient water run-off, protecting the structure from standing water.
Dual-Purpose Design: Effectively combines a spacious summerhouse with a practical side shed, maximizing garden utility without requiring separate structures.
Durable Construction: Built with 12mm Shiplap cladding and Tongue and Groove floor/roof for enhanced weather resistance and structural integrity.
Long-Term Assurance: Comes with a 10-year Anti-rot Guarantee, signifying confidence in the timber's longevity.
Ethical Sourcing: Uses certified timber, appealing to environmentally conscious users.
Ample Space: The 14 x 6ft footprint offers generous room for various activities and storage needs.
Assembly Required: As a flat-pack garden building, significant assembly time and effort are typically needed.
Foundation Critical: Requires a perfectly level and stable base for proper assembly and long-term structural integrity.
Ongoing Maintenance: To maintain the Anti-rot Guarantee, regular timber treatment is essential.
Fixed Colour: Available in Brown, which might not suit all garden aesthetics without painting.
Security Considerations: Info needed: [Door and window locking mechanisms for shed and summerhouse sections.]
Dual-Purpose Design: Effectively combines a spacious summerhouse with a practical side shed, maximizing garden utility without requiring separate structures.
Durable Construction: Built with 12mm Shiplap cladding and Tongue and Groove floor/roof for enhanced weather resistance and structural integrity.
Long-Term Assurance: Comes with a 10-year Anti-rot Guarantee, signifying confidence in the timber's longevity.
Ethical Sourcing: Uses certified timber, appealing to environmentally conscious users.
Ample Space: The 14 x 6ft footprint offers generous room for various activities and storage needs.
Assembly Required: As a flat-pack garden building, significant assembly time and effort are typically needed.
Foundation Critical: Requires a perfectly level and stable base for proper assembly and long-term structural integrity.
Ongoing Maintenance: To maintain the Anti-rot Guarantee, regular timber treatment is essential.
Fixed Colour: Available in Brown, which might not suit all garden aesthetics without painting.
Security Considerations: Info needed: [Door and window locking mechanisms for shed and summerhouse sections.]
The Mercia Maine Pent Summerhouse with Side Shed is a versatile garden addition designed to enhance your outdoor living.
For the summerhouse section, imagine it as a tranquil retreat. It's ideal for:
Relaxation: Create a cozy reading nook, a meditation space, or simply a quiet area to enjoy your garden views. Add comfortable seating, soft lighting, and personal touches to make it your own.
Hobby Room: Transform it into an art studio, a crafting space, or a dedicated area for your favorite pastime. The natural light from the windows will be beneficial.
Home Office: With proper insulation and power, it can serve as a secluded home office, separating work from home life.
Entertaining: A pleasant spot for small gatherings with friends and family, especially during warmer months.
The integrated side shed provides invaluable utility:
Garden Tool Storage: Keep spades, rakes, lawnmowers, and other gardening equipment secure and easily accessible.
Outdoor Furniture Storage: Protect cushions, smaller tables, and outdoor decorations from adverse weather during off-seasons.
Sports Equipment: Store bicycles, balls, and other outdoor sports gear.
Seasonal Items: A perfect place for BBQ covers, holiday decorations, or children's outdoor toys.
The 12mm Shiplap cladding and Tongue and Groove floor and roof ensure the structure remains sturdy and weather-protected, making it a reliable space for its intended uses. The pent roof design efficiently sheds water, contributing to its durability. This dual-purpose building allows you to effectively declutter your home and main garden area, while also providing a dedicated space for leisure and work.
Foundation Preparation: Before assembly, ensure you have a perfectly flat, level, and sturdy base. This could be concrete, paving slabs, or a timber frame base. An uneven base can lead to alignment issues with walls, doors, and windows, compromising the structure's integrity and weather resistance.
Unpacking and Inspection: Carefully unpack all components and check against the packing list provided in your manual. Inspect all timber for any damage before starting assembly.
Assembly Steps: Follow the detailed, step-by-step instructions provided in your Mercia user manual. Typically, assembly involves:
Building the floor frame and attaching the tongue and groove floorboards.
Erecting the wall panels, ensuring they are plumb and securely fixed.
Installing the roof structure and attaching the tongue and groove roof boards.
Applying the high-grade mineral felt to the roof for weatherproofing.
Fitting doors and windows, ensuring smooth operation and proper sealing.
Securing all internal and external fixings.
Info needed: [Specific assembly tools required, e.g., drill, hammer, spirit level.]
Professional Installation: If you are not confident with DIY, consider hiring a professional installer for garden buildings to ensure correct and safe assembly.
Site Requirements: Requires sufficient clear space around the chosen site for assembly and future maintenance access.
Base Type: Compatible with solid, level foundations such as concrete pads, paved areas, or purpose-built timber sub-bases. Avoid placing directly onto grass or soil.
Garden Aesthetic: The Brown colour family blends well with natural garden environments, but can be painted to match specific styles.
Timber Treatment: To maintain the 10 Year Anti-rot Guarantee, it is crucial to apply a high-quality timber preservative treatment to all exterior surfaces immediately after assembly and then annually (or as per the treatment manufacturer's instructions). Pay particular attention to cut edges and areas exposed to the most weather.
Roof Maintenance: Periodically inspect the high-grade mineral felt roof for any damage, tears, or lifted edges. Repair promptly to prevent water ingress. Clear any debris (leaves, branches) from the roof.
Cleaning: Clean the exterior timber regularly with a soft brush and water to remove dirt and grime. Avoid high-pressure washers, which can damage the timber. Clean windows with standard glass cleaner.
Door and Window Checks: Regularly check hinges, latches, and catches on doors and windows to ensure they are secure and operating smoothly. Lubricate as needed. Ensure seals remain intact to prevent drafts and leaks.
Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation inside the summerhouse, especially during damp periods, to prevent condensation and mold growth.
Structural Integrity: Periodically check all fixings and screws to ensure they remain tight. Re-tighten any loose components.