Description

Topwood Essentials Featheredge Apex

Affordable, reliable and built with the same trusted Topwood craftsmanship — just pared back to the essentials.

The Topwood Essentials Range is designed for customers who want a solid, dependable garden building without the added frills. Every model is built from the same high‑quality Redwood Topwood are known for, giving you a sturdier, longer‑lasting structure than typical entry‑level sheds on the market.

Topwood Essential buildings do not come with the option of pressure treating, so simply need an annual coat of a solvent‑based wood preservative to keep it protected from the elements.

Simple choices

The Essentials Range keeps things straightforward, with just a few customisation options:

• With or without windows — the price stays the same either way
• Left‑ or right‑hand hinged door — choose what works best for your garden layout
• Solvent Treatment – Topwood Essential buildings do not come with the option of pressure treating, so will simply need an annual coat of a solvent‑based wood preservative to keep it protected from the elements, and we can do the first treatment for you!
• Bearers – 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.
• Toughened glass is available on the Essential sheds
• EPDM Rubber roof – EPDM Rubber Roof is a black/grey sheet of rubber that is UV and puncture resistant, and should outlast the building, requiring little to no maintenance. Life expectancy of approx. 50 years

That’s it. No fuss, no upgrades, no complicated decisions — just honest, practical garden buildings built by a family‑run manufacturer with over 25 years of experience.

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 requires annual maintenance with a solvent based preservative applied to the outside of the building every year

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 > 5mm featheredge cladding
• 50 x 25mm sawn framework
• 16×125 (12x119mm) T&G floor and roof
• 24kg felt, fittings, glass, single door
• Instructions for self-assembly (if installation not selected)
• Height to Eaves 6’0″ internal (Approx.)
• Height to ridge 6’10” internal (Approx.) / 7’1″ External (Approx.)
• Single door
• Window(s) – Number dependent on size of shed: 3 windows on 10ft length models, 2 windows on 7ft & 8ft length models, and 1 window on the 6 x 4 model

** 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:

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.

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.