Rank #7 in Best Metal Garden Sheds 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs Fact-Checked
BIRCHTREE 8 x 6 Apex Roof Metal Shed (4.42 m2)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BIRCHTREE Garden Shed is a flat-packed metal apex-roof shed sold as 8FT x 6FT in anthracite, listed at £254.99 with a 4.0 rating from 91 reviews. It sits at number 7 in this guide, and it is the entry that survives the cross-check running through the rest of the list almost intact: the spec table says 1.83 m deep and 2.49 m wide, which is what 6 ft by 8 ft actually is, and its 67.3 kg weight sits inside the 67–78 kg band the other 8x6 and 8x4 metal sheds here occupy, nothing like the 24 kg listed on a competitor.
The gaps in this listing are smaller but still worth knowing. The listed floor area is 4.42 m², while the quoted 2.49 x 1.83 m footprint multiplies out to 4.56 m², so the usable floor is about 3% under the outside dimensions — normal once walls are involved, but the listing never says which of the two it is quoting. The product name also says "Anthracite White" while the colour field says ANTHRACITE only, and the door bullet stops mid-measurement at "Door Size: 114(W", leaving the spec table's 114 cm x 160 cm as the only complete door figure. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing itself, not from any test of ours.
How those 91 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.0 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £254.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0 out of 5 from 91 reviews |
| Listed size | 8 ft x 6 ft, apex roof |
| Item dimensions (D x W x H) | 1.83 x 2.49 x 1.91 metres |
| Item weight | 67.3 kg |
| Floor area (as listed) | 4.42 square metres; the 2.49 x 1.83 m footprint works out at 4.56 m² |
| Door size | 114 cm wide x 160 cm high, hinged |
| Colour | Anthracite in the colour field; the name also says "Anthracite White" |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Solid big shed. Feels flimsy at the start but once its all built its sturdy. 2 people should do it 4/6hrs just depends on your pace and how easy you find the instructions.”
Verified purchase“Helpful delivery driver, clear instructions,value for money”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Metal Garden Sheds 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs Fact-Checked.
Questions people ask
How big is the BIRCHTREE 8FT x 6FT shed?
The listing gives the item dimensions as 1.83 m deep, 2.49 m wide and 1.91 m high, with a floor area of 4.42 square metres. Those outside dimensions multiply out to 4.56 square metres, so the two figures do not match exactly.
How heavy is the BIRCHTREE garden shed?
The item weight is listed as 67.3 kg. It is delivered flat packed, so that weight arrives as panels rather than one piece.
What is the BIRCHTREE shed made of?
Electro-galvanised steel with a double-baked enamel finish, described as water resistant and able to withstand all kinds of weather. The frame fields list a 0.5 mm zinc steel frame and a 0.9 mm aluminium alloy frame, and the country of origin is China.
How long does assembly take?
The bullet says it normally takes 2–3 people with very good DIY ability a whole day, and that gloves must be worn during assembly. It is flat packed and an instruction manual is supplied.
What doors does the BIRCHTREE shed have?
Two rust-resistant hinged doors at the front, which can be closed against wet weather or opened for ventilation. The spec table gives the door as 114 cm wide and 160 cm high; the bullet quoting the door size is cut off at "114(W".
Does the shed come with a foundation?
The product title says it comes with a free foundation, and one bullet mentions a free b... where the text is truncated. The spec table does not list a separate floor panel, so check the listing if a floor matters to you.
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