The Tongue and Groove Pent 6' x 8' shed is an excellent value, manufactured and delivered for Elbec by one of the UK's leading garden building manufacturers. A hasp and staple hold the single ledged door together (without padlock). The framework, which is made of high-quality European softwood, is immersed in a timber treatment primer and must be re-treated after assembly and on an annual basis. The penthouse is adaptable and flexible because the window or door can be reversed. An excellent quality timber garden construction begins with top quality timber, so it is critical to understand the type of timber used for your garden shed. The most widely used timber for garden buildings is pine because it is widely available at a low cost. Spruce is more durable than pine and has a higher finish quality. This timber is slow grown, as opposed to fast grown British timber. Slow grown timber has a tighter grain, less sap, and far fewer knots and warping. Great quality 12mm thick softwood planed tongue and groove shiplap pattern boarding was used in its construction. All of the wood used in Shire sheds is from sustainable sources, so you can feel good about purchasing one. With one opening crisscross window as standard, it is properly morticed and tenoned, which is one of the strongest joints in woodwork. They have an opening, a profile, and are weather resistant. The window has a distinctive profiled 'lip' that covers the aperture of the panel opening, making it weather resistant. There are two levels of opening on casement stays. 3mm horticultural glass is used for the glazing. All glazing is held in place by pre-mitered profiled beading. It comes with reinforced ledged doors as well as a pad bolt. All Shire garden buildings are pre-treated on both sides with a golden brown water-based industrial product (colour can vary from the picture shown). Shire recommends that you apply a water-based top coat of your choice. This will protect the timber on your shed from weathering, allowing it to last longer, and will need to be repeated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Supplied flat packed for ease of handling and assembly. All fittings and felt are included in the price with clear easy to follow instructions. "