The Mercia 8 x 6 Maine Summerhouse is designed for individuals seeking a bright, inviting garden retreat for relaxation, hobbies, or entertaining guests. Its key win is the combination of a stylish pent design with ample natural light from styrene glazed French doors and a fixed window, creating a welcoming interior. A critical caveat is the requirement for regular preservative and waterproof treatment to maintain the anti-rot guarantee and ensure long-term durability.
Bright & Airy Interior: Fully glazed French doors and a fixed full-length window, all with shatterproof styrene glazing, ensure the summerhouse is filled with natural light, creating an open and welcoming atmosphere.
Durable Timber Construction: Built with 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove cladding for strong, hardwearing walls, and quality interlocking tongue and groove boards for both the roof and floor (each 12mm thick), providing a robust structure.
Weatherproof Roofing: The pent roof is covered with heavy-duty mineral felt, offering essential protection against the elements and contributing to the longevity of the building.
Modern Aesthetic: Features brushed chrome handles and hinges on the French doors, alongside a stylish pent design, adding a contemporary touch to your garden space.
Enhanced Security: Equipped with a press lock and additional turn buttons for the doors, providing peace of mind for your garden retreat.
Long-Term Guarantees: Comes with a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring confidence in your purchase, provided regular maintenance is carried out.
Excellent Natural Light: Large glazed areas create a very bright and inviting interior.
Versatile Use: Ideal for relaxation, hobbies, crafts, or entertaining.
Robust Construction: 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove cladding, roof, and floor offer significant durability.
Easy Assembly: Supplied with all necessary fixtures, fittings, and detailed instructions.
Shatterproof Glazing: Styrene windows provide a safe alternative to traditional glass.
Strong Guarantees: Supported by a 10-year anti-rot guarantee (with maintenance) and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
Requires Regular Treatment: Essential preservative and waterproof treatment is needed to maintain the anti-rot guarantee and protect the timber.
Base Requirement: Must be constructed on a firm and level base, which may require additional preparation.
Assembly Required: The summerhouse comes flat-packed and requires self-assembly.
Initial Dip Treatment Only: While dip-treated, further treatment is needed post-assembly and periodically thereafter.
No Integrated Heating/Cooling: Relies on natural ventilation, may require external solutions for temperature control in extreme weather.
Excellent Natural Light: Large glazed areas create a very bright and inviting interior.
Versatile Use: Ideal for relaxation, hobbies, crafts, or entertaining.
Robust Construction: 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove cladding, roof, and floor offer significant durability.
Easy Assembly: Supplied with all necessary fixtures, fittings, and detailed instructions.
Shatterproof Glazing: Styrene windows provide a safe alternative to traditional glass.
Strong Guarantees: Supported by a 10-year anti-rot guarantee (with maintenance) and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
Requires Regular Treatment: Essential preservative and waterproof treatment is needed to maintain the anti-rot guarantee and protect the timber.
Base Requirement: Must be constructed on a firm and level base, which may require additional preparation.
Assembly Required: The summerhouse comes flat-packed and requires self-assembly.
Initial Dip Treatment Only: While dip-treated, further treatment is needed post-assembly and periodically thereafter.
No Integrated Heating/Cooling: Relies on natural ventilation, may require external solutions for temperature control in extreme weather.
The Mercia 8 x 6 Maine Summerhouse excels as a dedicated garden escape, offering a bright and functional space for various activities. Its generous internal dimensions (2304mm W x 1707mm D x 1995mm Eave H) provide ample room for furniture like comfy chairs, a small coffee table, or a craft desk, making it a true extension of your home. The fully glazed French doors and full-length fixed window maximize natural light, making it an ideal environment for reading, painting, or simply enjoying the garden view, even on cooler days.
The 12mm Shiplap tongue and groove cladding ensures a sturdy structure, capable of withstanding typical weather conditions when properly maintained. The pent roof design offers efficient rainwater runoff, aided by the heavy-duty mineral felt. Users will find the integrated press lock and turn buttons provide adequate security for general garden use. The shatterproof styrene glazing offers a safe solution, especially if children or pets are present in the garden.
For optimal performance and to maintain the 10-year anti-rot guarantee, it's crucial to apply a high-quality wood preservative and waterproof treatment immediately after assembly and then annually or bi-annually, depending on the product used and local weather conditions. This proactive care will ensure the timber remains protected and extends the summerhouse's lifespan, allowing you to enjoy your garden sanctuary for many years.
Prepare a Firm, Level Base: Before commencing assembly, ensure you have a completely firm and level base that can support the summerhouse's dimensions (Base Width: 2350mm, Base Depth: 1753mm). This is crucial for structural integrity, correct door/window alignment, and maintaining the warranty. Options include concrete, paving slabs, or a timber frame base.
Unpack & Check Components: Carefully unpack all components and check against the supplied parts list in the manufacturer's instructions. Identify all panels, fixtures, and fittings.
Follow Detailed Instructions: Assemble the summerhouse by following the detailed, step-by-step instructions provided by Mercia. Start with the floor, then walls, roof, doors, and windows. Robust fixtures and fittings are supplied as standard.
Install Roofing Felt: Securely attach the heavy-duty mineral felt to the roof as per the instructions to ensure weatherproof protection.
Apply Initial Treatment: Although the timber is dip-treated, it is highly recommended to apply a high-quality, oil-based wood preservative and waterproof treatment to all exterior surfaces immediately after assembly. Ensure all edges, cut ends, and areas where panels join are thoroughly coated.
Garden Use: Designed specifically for garden environments, suitable for various outdoor spaces.
Base Requirements: Compatible with concrete slabs, timber bearers, or other solid, level foundations.
Access: Ensure adequate space around the summerhouse for assembly and ongoing maintenance, particularly for treatment application.
Regular Wood Treatment: To maintain the 10-year anti-rot guarantee and protect against weathering, re-apply a quality, spirit-based timber preservative and waterproof treatment annually or bi-annually. Pay special attention to the base and lower sections where moisture can accumulate.
Cleanliness: Keep the interior and exterior clean. Brush away debris from the roof felt to prevent water pooling. Clean styrene windows with a soft cloth and mild soap solution.
Door & Window Maintenance: Periodically check and lubricate hinges and locks to ensure smooth operation. Adjust doors if they start to stick due to timber movement.
Check Fixings: Annually inspect all screws and fixings to ensure they remain tight. Re-tighten as necessary to maintain structural integrity.
Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation, especially in humid conditions, to prevent moisture build-up and potential mold or rot inside the summerhouse.