Imagine a peaceful place just for you, where the sunlight streams through and it’s so quiet you can hear….your kids screaming for a snack from inside the house. They’ll find you eventually, but until then, this moment is just for you and the sunlight is streaming in your beautiful potting shed.
* Pictures show Western Red Cedar Shingle Roofing.
8x12 Sunshed Garden Shed | The Ultimate Potting Shed
The 8 ft. x 12 ft. Sunshed Garden Potting Shed strikes the perfect balance between form and function. In other words, it looks fantastic while providing you with plenty of options on how to use the space. Use it as a greenhouse to get an early start on your growing season. Use it as a hobby house or retreat where the natural light creates the perfect creative environment, or just use it as a simple but beautiful storage solution. The point is, now you’ve got options with great style!
The panelized walls feature Western Red Cedar cladding already attached to the wall framing at our manufacturing facility.
When you add a shed to your shopping cart the price will default to a Standard Plywood Roof. You can leave it as is with the Standard Plywood Roof or you can choose to upgrade to either a Metal or Western Red Cedar Shingle Panelized Roofing System to best suit your needs!
Installation is easy and safe and requires no dangerous, time consuming cutting. Simply screw or nail the components together with the supplied hardware.
Assembly takes two to three days to complete with a helper and the kit includes a detailed homeowner’s assembly manual. Weekend and evening assembly assistance is available through our toll free customer support line at 1-888-658-1658.
The 31 in. wide Dutch Door (2 pieces) gives the shed a charming look while providing additional functionality for you. The shed is 587 cu. ft. and packs a ton of storage capacity due to its 85” high wall on one side. Eight functional aluminum windows with screens and locks offer great ventilation, while at the same time keeping the bugs out.
One side of the roof utilizes a 6mm thick twin wall Polygal panel that is translucent, allowing filtered light to pour in – great for growing all your vegetables and working in!
Because the shed is panelized, the walls, windows, door, and roof can be orientated in several different configurations to best fit your situation.
The 8 ft. x 12 ft. Sunshed Garden Potting Shed also includes a 16 in. deep L-shaped full-wall workbench that makes a convenient place to work or store your supplies.
The shed is made entirely with renewable resources and accepts a wide range of finishes to help you create a personalized look.
The entire unit ships on a pallet via a motor freight company directly to your residence. See our home delivery options to learn more!
When you add a shed to our shopping cart the price will default to a Standard Plywood System. ½” thick plywood will be cut to size to fit properly on your rafters overhanging on front, rear and sides. Fasteners are included to secure plywood to roof rafters. You will need to purchase, at your own expense, the type of roofing material suitable – such as asphalt, metal, slate or solar.
Advantages:
More cost efficient, able to satisfy possible building department by-laws
Metal Roof System
Metal Roof System:
If you have decided on our Metal Roofing System, the following materials will be included with your shed kit:
1×4 Western Red Cedar Roof Battens (cut to length)
26 gauge Drip Caps
26 gauge Galvalume Roof Panels
26 gauge Ridge Caps
All necessary hardware to attach the roofing system correctly
Metal roofs are designed to attach to roof battens. Battens are supplied and cut to fit so no dangerous and time consuming cutting will be required.
Once battens are attached, install the Galvalume drip caps to front and rear facia.
‘Galvalume’ is similar to galvanized steel and is a hot-dip process. Instead of using 100% zinc as in a galvanized roof, the dip is 55% aluminum, 43.5% zinc and 1.5% silicon, providing additional weathering protection.
Zinc bonds with the steel surface to create a barrier for corrosion-causing moisture
Aluminum naturally resists corrosion and reflects heat
Silicon enhances the adhesion of the coating, keeping it in place when the steel is rolled, stamped or bent
Simply lift and secure precut Galvalume Roof Panels onto battens and secure with included self tapping screws.
Galvalume weighs 100 to 150 pounds per 100 square feet and contains about 35% recycled steel post-consumer content.
To complete, place Galvalume Ridge Cap on the apex of the shed and secure with supplied fasteners.
Western Red Cedar Shingle Roof System
Western Red Cedar Shingle Roof System:
If you have decided on our Western Red Cedar Roofing System, the following materials will be included with your shed kit:
Western Red Cedar Shingle Panels. Cedar Shingles will be already attached to the ½” plywood roof sheathing. Roofing paper will be included between plywood and shingles to prevent water penetration
Seam Filler Shingles – our proprietary designed Filler Shingles are included to be attached to roof panels to create a seamless and tight roof
Western Red Cedar Roof Ridge Caps
All necessary hardware to attach the roofing system correctly
Shingles will have a 6 ½” exposure to prevent premature cupping and deterioration of the shingle.
Simply lift each panel up and place on roof rafters. Attach each panel and then position our proprietary filler shingle in roof seams.
To complete, position roof ridge caps on roof apex and attach with supplied fasteners.
The driver will take your skid to the back of the truck, place it on the liftgate, lower it to the ground and place it next to the truck.
Use the plastic shipping tarp to cover and protect your pieces until you are ready start your project. When finished using it for this…repurpose it!
If liftgated down, take a minute or two to cut the straps and pull off the tarp. Check for corner damages, wood chips, sharp cuts and gouges in the product and if the pallet is broken.
Hand Offload Only:
If you did NOT order Liftgate Delivery, you will have to hand offload:
The driver will take your skid to the back of the truck, cut the straps and hand the pieces down to you. Most individual pieces weigh no more than 30-50 lbs.
There is a time limit of 15-20 free minutes so it is best to have someone there to assist you.
If hand offloading, briefly check all the pieces as they are handed to you.
On the Day of the Delivery
On the morning of the delivery, call the carrier to confirm your shipment is on schedule. Carriers typically deliver between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. – make sure you are present or have someone available to receive the shipment.
Make sure your delivery location is easily accessible to the truck and driver. Move vehicles if necessary. Drivers are not allowed to deliver freight that they deem dangerous to themselves or that may damage your property etc.
When the Truck Arrives:
While the unit is still in the truck, confirm the shipping label has your name, address and is the correct product. If not, call us immediately at 1-888-658-1658.
Damages – IMPORTANT
At the time of delivery, DO NOT SIGN until you have inspected the freight! Look inside the truck to make sure the unit is not damaged before unloading.
Occasionally thedriver will be in a rushand want you to sign quickly. It is your right to take a few minutes to inspect the freight.
If you notice any damages, please make the notation ‘damaged’ on the delivery receipt upon signing for the receipt of the goods. Take pictures of anything you think looks like damage, including the pallet and call our Customer support line at 1-888-658-1658.
If there is damage, it is usually quicker and easier to send replacement pieces.
It is our policy to replace any broken or damaged pieces immediately and to your satisfaction if this notation is shown on both yours and the carrier’s copy of the proof of delivery.
Remember – You do not have to accept the freight! If your freight shows catastrophic damage, ie – not on a pallet or with multiple pieces broken and sticking out and without our plastic wrap, you can refuse the delivery. Please call our customer support line at 1-888-658-1658 immediately so we can advise you how to proceed.
