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Whichever version you choose, we think you'll find real value coupled with quality when it comes to the Melanie. From the entry level 2.8 x 2.8m model with its 28mm log construction to the all singing, all dancing 44mm, double glazed 3.5 x 3.5m version, you'll find good workmanship, quality materials and a well thought out design throughout.
The choice of sizes gives good flexibility and the low roof option in the smaller model is a bonus if height is restricted or you want to maintain a view or keep light interruption to a minimum. There's flexibility in the styling as well. Generally you'll find a choice of roof coverings available and the Georgian framing to the windows can be omitted to give you full glass. This tends to be the modern style though personally we think the Georgian style carries a certain character which is lost with full glass. Most models (though not the entry level version) come with double glazed windows and single glazed doors - be sure to check the description to see which you are getting before placing your order if this is important to you.
Overall quality is very good. The 28mm interlocking log cladding of the 2.8 x 2.8m model is a significant step up from the 12mm shiplap usually found in budget models and there's the option to upgrade this to luxury 44mm standard. Both specifications will give you a stable, robust garden building with good weather resistant qualities - the 44mm just adds an extra touch of quality. The floor and roof comprise tongue and groove timber to give a long lasting strong and durable finish - no sign of the cheaper quality solid sheet osb flooring and roofing which often appears on budget models. The 19mm tongue and groove floor with its pressure treated foundation beams will give good strength and support for any heavier items of furniture you may wish to install in your Melanie.
There are two points to bear in mind with the construction. Firstly, apart from the foundation beams, the timbers of the cabin are not treated prior to delivery. This means it is important that you apply a suitable decorative/preservative finish as soon as possible after receipt. We'd suggest you do this before you assemble the cabin. That way you can make sure all areas are reached, especially those that would be difficult to get to once the building is up. Pay particular attention to the underside of the floor for example. If you wait until the cabin is assembled before applying the finish you may find that it's difficult to treat all the necessary areas and joins. In addition, natural expansion and contraction of the timbers and any slight movement of the building after construction may expose untreated areas.
Secondly, the high specification of the Melanie leads inevitable to a heavy building and it's important to ensure it's erected on a suitable base. You may find that some sellers offer base kits of the correct size for the model you're buying and that's great. But if not, we suggest you take a look at our Corner Summerhouse Bases feature. There you'll find a good selection of ideas for a base for your garden building. We think a solid construction like the Melanie is well suited to one of the recycled plastic eco bases currently on the market. Not only are these lighter and easier to work with than more conventional materials such as sand, slabs and concrete, but they can help drainage too when properly filled with aggregate, protecting your building and extending its life.
Assembly of the Melanie should be relatively straightforward, if a little time consuming. Because of the nature of the building, the walls and roof don't come pre-formed as with cheaper shiplap models so you will need to spend the time fitting it all together. It's not a particularly difficult job but do expect to spend some time at it. You'll need an adult helper and some basic DIY tools too. As a minimum the manufacturer recommends: a ladder, hammer, screwdriver, saw, spirit level, measuring tape, pliers, electric drill and a craft knife. We'd suggest some sandpaper too, just in case some rough edges have escaped the manufacturing process. We wouldn't really expect this with machined timber like that used in the Melanie but with wood being a natural material, you do sometimes find one or two small blemishes which need smoothed off. There's a link to the assembly manual here (opens in a new window) so you can see exactly what's involved and what you'll need before you order.
So far, everything in the garden is rosy - and with the Melanie it by and large stays that way. It's a good, solid, quality construction with great looks and, properly treated, should have good longevity. We might have a little gripe at the fact that the timbers overall aren't pressure treated, but that's not standard in this category anyway so we shouldn't really pull the Melanie up on it. You may find some sellers offering a dip treatment option prior to delivery. While we wouldn't discount this, you should note that it isn't a full pressure treatment and you'll still need to apply a final preservative/decorative finish for long term protection. Where there is some advantage to the dip treatment is that every part of the cabin will receive at least some level of protection, largely removing the risk of anything remaining entirely untreated.
The only real niggle we do have with the Melanie is that the roof covering is invariably supplied as an added option. This means that if you want your roof covered in felt or bitumen tiles - and of course you do - you will have to pay a little extra. In our view a basic felt covering should be included as standard with the option to upgrade to tiles. It's not a great issue, it's just something you'll need to factor in when working out your pricing.
So, all in all there are no real complaints or drawbacks with the Melanie. Customer satisfaction looks good from the reviews available and the building compares well with its competitors. If you do want to look at alternatives we've listed a few you might like to consider below. Nothing wrong with the Melanie as your choice though! We've awarded it 4.5 corner summerhouse stars.

Summer Cabin

Roof overhang 1’ or 300mm
Four diamond leaded windows
Stable door with ornate antique
hinges
Rim lock and knob handle
Profiled fascia boards

Sizes from: 1.52m x 2.13m (5’ x 7’) to
2.44m x 3.05m (8’ x 10’)
Eaves ht. 66” / 1680mm
Ridge ht. 6’ – 85” / 2160mm
7’ – 89” / 2270mm
8’ – 90” / 2280mm
10’ – 93” / 2370mm
Door 1765mm x 762mm
Windows 610mm x 457mm
Framing 38mm x 50mm
Cladding 16mm x 125mm

From: £919 – £1,409

Althorpe

Half Glazed arched top doors with
antique hinges, ornate handle and
lever lock
2 Arched top front fixed windows
Door Drip
Roof overhang 1’ or 300mm

Sizes: 1.52m x 2.13m (5×7) and
2.13m x 2.13m (7×7) only
Eaves height 73” / 1864mm
Ridge height 91” / 2312mm
Door 1790mm x 1103mm
Windows 445mm x 1010mm
Framing 38mm x 50mm
Cladding 16mm x 125mm

Ascot

Fully glazed plain glass double doors
with antique hinges, ornate handle
and lever lock
2 front fixed plain full length
windows
2 side fixed plain full length windows
Roof canopy 1’/300mm
Door drip
Profiled fascia boards

Sizes from 1.83m x 2.44m (6’x8’) to
3.66m x 3.66 (12’ x 12’)
Eaves height 72” / 1838mm
Ridge height 8’ – 97” / 2466mm,
10’ – 102” / 2580mm,
12’ – 106” / 2700mm
Doors 1790mm x 1103mm
Windows 1622mm x 452mm
Framing 38mm x 50mm
Cladding 16mm x 125mm

From: £1,309 – £3,049

Balmoral

Half glazed joinery doors, with antique
hinges, ornate handle and lever lock
4 front fixed windows
Roof canopy 1’ or 300mm
Profiled fascia boards
Door drip

Sizes from: 1.83m x 2.44m (6’ x 8’) to
3.66m x 3.66m (12’ x 12’)
Eaves ht. 73” / 1864mm
Ridge ht. 8’ / 98” / 2490mm
10’ – 101” / 2570mm
12’ – 104” / 2655mm
Double doors 1790mm x 1103mm

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