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Why we rank it this way

Our default rating weights value for money and specification equally, then safety certification and how widely the product is stocked across retailers.

Weights: priceVsBand 30% · spec 30% · safetyCert 20% · availabilityBreadth 20% — full method on how we rank.

FAQs

Summerhouse or log cabin — which do I want?

Summerhouses are lighter builds (typically 12mm shiplap walls) for fair-weather use; log cabins have thicker interlocking walls for year-round use. If you'll use it past September, price up thin-walled log cabins alongside premium summerhouses.

Do summerhouses come with a floor?

Almost always, but bases are excluded — you need a level foundation. Felt for the roof is usually included; check whether the glazing is glass or styrene, as it's a common cost-cutting difference between similar-looking buildings.