The Tiger Retreat Contemporary Summerhouse bridges the gap between traditional and modern, with a classic apex silhouette and contemporary full pane doors and windows to light up the roomy interior. Whether you’re looking for a place for work or leisure, the Tiger Retreat can be your perfect refuge.
The Tiger Retreat features superior grade, tongue and groove shiplap cladding, as well as tongue and groove boards in the roof and floor for long lasting strength and reliable durability. Extra high eaves height and double doors provide easy access, while the toughened glazing and lock and key system add increased security. Heavy duty roofing felt is provided as standard for weatherproof protection in all seasons.
BEWARE OF CHEAP IMITATION BUILDINGS:
Unlike many budget competitor products this building is built with only the highest quality materials and many garden buildings in the market simply cannot compare!
THIS building is clad with high grade 12mm finish shiplap tongue and groove cladding – beware of buildings that feature poorly finished rough edged boards milled out of inferior timber often with a thinner finish.
THIS building features heavyweight ‘rounded 4 corner’ 28x44mm finish framework throughout giving it the strength to last – beware of buildings that use rough sawn ‘matchstick thin’ framework that barely hold the building together.
THIS building features thick tongue and grooved floorboard in the floor and roof sections and contains NO cheap sheet materials such as OSB or chipboard – beware of buildings that use single piece OSB / chipboard roofs that offer little protection in the areas where you need it most.
THIS building retains our extra high ridge height – beware of buildings that are incredibly low making it difficult to stand up inside.
It is essential that this building is assembled strictly in accordance with the instructions supplied on a firm and level base constructed from a suitably durable material. It should also be treated shortly after assembly and then annually thereafter with an appropriate high quality preservative and all glazing units must be sealed, inside and out, with silicone or other water tight sealant.
For more information on how to correctly assemble and maintain your garden building please consult our comprehensive help centre.
All images and photography used is purely for illustrative purposes only – actual product colours may vary slightly due to the digital photography process and variations in individual user monitor settings.
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Technical Information Sizes are approximate only and refer to external dimensions excluding roof overhangs.
For specific dimensions please consult our technical department.
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| Technical Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cladding Material | Shiplap | Cladding Thickness | 12mm |
| Framing Style | Standard | Framing Size | 28mm x 44mm |
| Roof Material | Tongue & Groove Board | Roof Thickness | 12mm |
| Floor Material | Tongue & Groove Board | Floor Thickness | 12mm |
| Door Style | Double Full Pane | Door Size | 1092mm x 1792mm |
| Window Style | Single Full Pane | Window Size | 457mm x 1605mm |
| Glazing Thickness | 3mm | Glazing Mateiral | Toughened Glass |
| Roof Covering | Black Mineral Felt | Treatment | TigerSkin® Burnt Orange (Water Based) |
| Locking System | Lock and Key | Material | Selected European Softwoods |
Tiger buildings are constructed with shiplap cladding, which is superior tongue & groove timber board with a flush-fit finish. Each solid plank is 12mm thick with scalloping to help prevent water ingress. A smooth, solid, strong barrier pre-treated to meet our high quality standards.
All Tiger sheds are made with tongue & groove timber boards throughout – no cheap and crumbly OSB board at all (unlike some companies we could mention). Our timber is sustainably sourced. We use slow grown European softwood, cut in our woodmill to a high grade.
Tiger garden buildings come with TigerFelt® as standard. This is a thicker, polyester-backed high-grade mineral felt to provide a reliable, weatherproof barrier with reduced wear and tear. Only premium quality roofing felt will do!
We use slow-grown timber in our framing to provide the sturdy support your shed needs. Sustainably sourced, it’s over an inch thick, and rounded for a smoother finish. Slow-grown timber is better quality, and the heavyweight 28x44mm thickness will help the building stand the test of time.
All Tiger buildings come with solid, coated steel fittings for a secure, elegant finish for your peace of mind. Unlike many competitors, all Tiger buildings come with a free door pull as standard.
Beware of imitations which use cheaper styrene plastic windows (which tend to ‘mist’ over time). All Tiger windowed sheds & summerhouse come with 3mm thick toughened glass as standard. This glazing is more shock and heat resistant than normal shed windows, making your Tiger all the more durable. TigerFlex® models also arrive with the glass pre-fitted, making assembly even easier!
We treat our timber with TigerSkin, a specially formulated preservative, developed over many years – for a non-greasy weatherproof seal. This pre-treatment applied to the wood and then carefully dried to give your shed an extra layer of protection 365 days a year.
Your Tiger garden building is simple to put together, using the helpful instructions available, and will look great on a firm & level base constructed from a suitably durable material. We also offer an installation service for all Tiger log cabins.
All Tiger buildings are made to exactly the same high standards, with exactly the same quality timber – so they get exactly the same market-leading Tiger 20 Year Guarantee. Tigers are built to last for decades.
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It is essential that all garden buildings are assembled on a firm and level base constructed from an appropriate and durable material.
Without the correct base, buildings may be very difficult to assemble. In many cases, an incorrect base may lead to future deterioration of the product if assembly cannot be completed correctly as a result. Problems may include doors dropping out of square and becoming difficult to open and close, and/or water leakage.
Assembling a garden building on an incorrect base is also likely to invalidate any guarantee that your product may carry.
For full details and examples of how to create an appropriate base visit our Build a Base Guide.
This is a very helpful accessory to keep your garden building door(s) open when you need easy access or additional ventilation on hot days. Hook and eye sets are simple to fit, and there are also helpful videos in the Help Centre here (or visit https://www.tigersheds.com/helpcentre/videos/).
Firstly, to find the best position, hold hook level on building suitable for good placement of eye on door. The eye location should match door framing on inside door, away from any glazing. Mark hook location on building (use spirit level if preferred). Then screw in the hook at chosen position.Then use the fixed hook to relocate the eye on the door and mark its location. Screw the eye into door frame - and the hook should fit securely into eye.
Fastfit Warm Floors are simple to fit and ideal for playhouses. Available in a selection of colours, they can brighten any child's play space, and are tough, durable and easy to clean and maintain.
There is a video guide to fitting a warm floor in the Help Centre video library - click here or visit www.tigersheds.com/helpcentre/videos/
Tiger is rated as the Best Overall Garden Building Retailer by independent expert review site, WhatShed?
Tiger scored 95% in the most recent WhatShed? Assessment.
We also have a high review score on Reviews.io as well as Trustpilot, as well as many great reviews from satisfied customers.
Yes!
As well as the extensive list of accessories and upgrades offered with this building, if you would like to modify the building design itself we offer a bespoke design service for all our timber garden buildings.
Just call our customer sales team on 0113 205 4109 (9am-5pm weekdays) to discuss your vision, and we'll help deliver that in any way that we can!
Yes, it is possible and a lot of our customers do this. It usually requires the assistance of a qualified electrician to assess your electrical needs and install in compliance with safety regulations.
Please check with local authority electrical codes in case a permit is required.
Alternatively you can fit a solar panel pack to your building for natural and free energy - there are many options available, see https://www.tigersheds.com/other-buildings/accessories/lights-and-alarms/
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At Tiger Sheds we have a massive range of repayment options, we are sure there will be one to suit you.
Find out more about the repayment options using our handy finance calculator.
A 10% deposit will be required as standard (exc. Pay In Three).
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Choose Klarna in checkout to apply for a finance option. 10% deposit required as standard (excluding Pay In Three). Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit.
REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE
Cash/purchase price: £1200. Deposit: £120. Total amount of credit: £1080.
Rate of interest: 9.9% p.a. (fixed). Duration of the agreement: 24 months.
Monthly repayments: £49.58. Interest: £109.91. Total amount payable: £1309.91.
The Representative APR: 9.9% APR Representative.
Tiger Sheds is a trading name of Woodlands Home And Garden Group Limited (reg. address: Calverley Lane, Leeds, LS13 1NP) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 914564) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Financial Services UK Limited. Please note that Pay in 3 instalments agreements are not regulated by the FCA. Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, T&Cs and late fees apply. Klarna.com/uk/terms-and-conditions
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