Description

Topwood Studio – Apex

*** Photos are of a Pent style roof, but this model with have an Apex style roof (traditional pointy style roof) – Apex photos to follow ***

The Topwood Studio is designed for those who want maximum natural light and an inspiring, open workspace. Built to the same upgraded specification as the Office — including 100mm Earthwool insulation, 25mm Celotex floor insulation, paper lining, and 9mm plywood interior — the Studio offers a bright, contemporary feel ideal for artists, makers, therapists, fitness instructors, or anyone needing a spacious creative environment.

The Studio features glass‑to‑ground T10 double‑glazed double doors and four full‑height double‑glazed windows (two fixed, two vented), flooding the interior with daylight and creating a modern, airy atmosphere. The structure is built with 15mm T&G cladding, 15mm T&G floor and roof, 3″x2″ framing, 7ft eaves height, and 24kg polyester felt roofing, ensuring durability and year‑round comfort. Installation is also included for ultimate convenience!

Choose between an Apex or Pent roof, with Pent models remaining under 2.5m up to 14ft wide — ideal for gardens where height restrictions apply.

Make It Your Own — Fully Bespoke Options

Every garden and every customer is different, which is why the Topwood buildings can be tailored to suit your exact needs. Whether you’re creating a workshop, a hobby space, or simply need smarter storage, Topwood’s flexible build options let you design a shed that truly works for you.

You can customise:

• Layout & Door Positioning – Choose the configuration that best suits your garden and how you plan to use the space.
• Window Style & Glazing Options – Add more light, reduce visibility, add security windows, or even no windows! There are many glazing styles and types to choose from.
• Door Types & Configurations – Add additional doors for multi‑entry convenience
• Roof Coverings – From standard felt to more durable or decorative finishes.
• Roof Overhangs or Verandas – Add character, extra weather protection, or a more architectural look.
• Shelving & Workbenches – Create a ready‑to‑use workspace or maximise storage from day one.
• Additional Height (or Reduced Height) – Increase headroom for comfort, or lower the building to meet planning considerations.
• Any many more options!

Premium Redwood Construction

Topwood buildings are crafted from Scandinavian Redwood Pine, a slow‑grown, denser timber that naturally offers greater durability and stability than cheaper whitewood alternatives. This means:

• Less seasonal movement
• A stronger, longer‑lasting structure
• A more premium finish

Redwood (if not pressure treated) requires annual maintenance with a solvent based preservative applied to the outside of the building every year – Add Pressure Treatment + Solvent Treatment to your order, to lower maintenance to every 6 – 8 years!

Redwood has a desired service life of 25 years + with suitable maintenance.

Colour varies depending on treatment applied.

Specification

• 100% timber construction ( Untreated )
  Scandinavian redwood pine throughout
• 15mm T&G shiplap cladding
• 3″ x 2″ prepared framework
• 15mm T&G floor and roof
• 24kg felt
• Solvent based treatment
• 7ft eaves height
• Installation included
• Double glazed doors & windows – 1 set of 3’11” wide T10 glass to ground double doors, 4 x glass to ground windows (2 fixed & 2 vented)

** All sizes are approximate **

Guarantee

Topwood Garden Buildings come with a 12-month guarantee against faulty parts and workmanship, and 10 years against wood rot, providing the building is treated & maintained on a regular basis from the time of supply.

Treatment options available:

Pressure Treated & Solvent Treatment

Pressure treated timber is pressure treated by being held in a vacuum and impregnated with a preservative solution. This offers longer lasting protection against wood rot, fungal disease & insect attack.

Pressure treated timber is a low maintenance option – Once the timber has had its initial coating of a solvent based wood preservative (or a suitable wood protective coloured paint), the building will only need to be treated again approximately every 6 – 8 years, rather than on an annual basis. Please note the Studio already comes with the first initial solvent treatment already done. 

Pressure treated timber has a light green/yellow colouration (if not solvent treated), and a desired life in excess of 25 years with suitable maintenance.

** Please note all pressure treated featheredge buildings must also be solvent treated due to higher moisture content.**

Solvent treatment (wood preservative) protects against wood rot and fungal disease and seals the building against moisture ingress. We recommend that this is applied as soon as possible after installation, although Pressure treated buildings will benefit from a few weeks before treatment or paint is applied, to allow the moisture levels in the timber to reduce, leading to a better finish. Please note the Studio already comes with the first initial solvent treatment already done. 

Installation & Base Requirements

We offer installation on Topwood buildings (location dependent), giving you a stress‑free experience from start to finish.

To enable installation, your building must sit on a flat, level, firm base made from paving slabs or concrete. The base should:

• Match the size of the building (can be larger, but never smaller)
• Be completely flat & level to a spirit level standard, with no drainage slope
• Sit at least 2 inches above ground level to avoid ground water running underneath

For larger bases or restricted airflow, please refer to our guidance on bearers.

** It is the customer’s responsibility to provide a suitable base for their building, with clear and safe access **

Bearers can be added to your order at an additional cost. Bearers are pressure treated / tanalised timbers that raise a shed up off the ground to prevent the floor from getting damp and rotting. They need to be laid on flat, level, compact ground (or on top of level paving slabs/concrete).  Bearers should be used if the base is larger than the footprint of the building, or if there is restricted airflow around the building, (i.e. a fence or wall very close to the shed) to avoid rain water building up and sitting against the floor of the building.

Clearance

We recommend 18″ clearance around the building for installation, airflow, and future maintenance. Topwood can work with as little as 8″ clearance as a minimum, but this must be stated on the order.