The BillyOh Picton Corner Summerhouse

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available in three sizes; 7′ x 7′, 8′ x 8′, 9’x9′
(1.75 x 1.75, 2.05 x 2.05, 2.35 x 2.35m)

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Where to find your Picton
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7’x7′

Shop*Price
BillyOh£648.00
Garden Buildings Direct£648.00
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B&Q£723.79

8’x8′

Shop*Price
BillyOh£793.00
Garden Buildings Direct£793.00
eBayvaries
Amazonvaries
B&Q£883.29

9’x9′

Shop*Price
BillyOh£1033.00
Garden Buildings Direct£1033.00
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B&Q£1147.29

*please note that sellers do occasionally change their prices without notice – please visit the seller to confirm the current price – delivery charges may also vary from area to area – be sure to check the seller’s delivery charge to your address


The BillyOh Picton Corner Summerhouse

Style and Design
A super looking, extra tall, tongue and groove corner summerhouse with a bright and airy contemporary feel, the BillyOh Picton will bring a new dimension to that corner of your garden you’ve been looking to fill.  The summerhouse is constructed in quality materials by an established manufacturer and its traditional pentagonal corner design with its clean lines and modern window and door construction is ideally suited to the modern garden.

Materials/Construction
The Picton is constructed in pre formed 11mm graded European softwood tongue and groove panels.  The large windows are finished in a modern style glazed in 1.8mm styrene to allow panoramic views of the garden and ensure a light and bright interior.  The floor and roof are also constructed in pre assembled 11mm tongue and groove panels, the floor mounted on 28 x 28mm bearers for rigidity and strength.  The roof is finished in mineral felt for a professional watertight finish.

Dimensions
The height of the Picton at the eaves is 5′ 9” (1.76m) rising to  6′ 10” (2.09m) at the highest point.  The double door opening 3′ 10” x 5′ 8” (117.2 x 172 cm).

Finish/Treatment
A base finish is applied to the Picton as standard to maintain the timber between manufacture and delivery.  It will be necessary to apply a final preservative/decorative finish at the time of construction and to maintain this on a regular basis throughout the life of the summerhouse. Note, however that pressure treated options are also available.

Options
The Picton is available in three sizes. Additional options typically include: pressure treatment, shelving, a choice of coloured DIY finishes, padlock options and an assembly kit.  You can now find an Ecobase Fastfit recyled plastic base as an extra option.

Delivery/Assembly
The summerhouse is delivered flat packed in easily handled sections for diy assembly by the purchaser.

Availability/Price
See the details of sellers and prices given above.

Our Verdict
BillyOh’s classic Picton design is available in three sizes: 7’x7′, 8’x8′ and 9’x9′ which means it’s now well placed in the budget corner summerhouse market to compete with designs like the Hampton, Barclay, Premier 7’x7, 8×8 and 9×9 and Tiger Vista models – and we think it does a great job as a worthwhile alternative to all of these. 

As far as the Picton’s structure is concerned, the 11mm cladding is in line with what you’d expect from a budget model and once everthing’s assembled it should all come together in a strong, rigid construction.  In particular, we like the tongue and groove wooden floor and roof which is an improvement on the OSB sheet you often find on cheaper models.  Be aware though that 11mm is the minimum cladding specification you’d expect to find on a summerhouse and it is more prone to splits and knot holes than some of the thicker finishes you find on more expensive models.  We don’t really see this as a problem though, the important thing is the tongue and groove construction – but you may find that you have a little filling to do or a few rough edges to smooth off before final decoration and use.  On which subject, note that in line with the most summerhouses in this price range the standard Picton is treated only with a base coat prior to delivery.

This level of preservation will be sufficient to protect the timbers until the summerhouse reaches your doorstep but you will have to apply a further preservative/decorative finish at the time of assembly.  We favour adding the finish before putting the summerhouse together as that way you won’t miss any hard to reach areas and the various openings and joints should be properly treated.  You’ll find the Picton available with a selection of optional DIY finishes which can be ordered along with the summerhouse.  Note, though, that the Picton is now available in a pressure treated option.  There’s an extra cost to this of course, usually at a premium of around 15%, but pressure treatment will significantly extend the life of the timbers and we think it’s worthwhile – if you have the budget.  Remember, however, that pressure treatment doesn’t normally have much of a decorative effect and you will still have to think of applying a decorative finish if you want to avoid the timbers taking on a worn and weathered look when exposed to the elements.

The Picton’s large fixed windows are bang up to date as far as style is concerned and the virtually unbreakable 1.8mm styrene glazing is to be preferred to standard glass – even if it is more prone to scuffs and scratches.  Of course, toughened glass would be the ideal glazing medium but it would be unrealistic to expect this in a summerhouse in the Picton’s price range.  The windows are fixed which is a bonus for security but means they can’t be opened for ventilation on a hot sunny day.  You can deal with ventilation by opening one of the double doors though.  The larger models feature additional windows which allow plenty of light in and offer an advantage in that respect over, say, a 10×10 Hampton or Barclay.

Overall we’d expect the Picton to display good wind and watertight properties by virtue of the tongue and groove construction.  The wooden roof and floor, properly treated, should display good resistance to attack by moisture and insects. Take care to apply the roofing felt properly to ensure protection for the timber. It’s one element which will require to be renewed as time goes on, but the felt supplied should give you a weatherproof finish for many years.

Assembly of the Picton looks straightforward enough.  It’s delivered in pre-assembled wall, floor and roof panels and these should all fit together without any great difficulty or drama for anyone with a basic knowledge of DIY.  Just don’t forget to apply a decorative/preservative finish at the outset. The time spent on this will pay dividends in the longer term.

In all, as a corner summerhouse slightly higher up the economy model scale, the Picton shouldn’t let you down. If you’re attracted to the large windows you might also have a look at the Premier 7×78×8 or 9×9 (depending on what size takes your fancy). You can usually find these models priced in the same ballpark as the standard equivalent Picton and depending on your taste and priorities they may offer a better option. Bear in mind that in our opinion, the Picton without the pressure treated option doesn’t really justify a significantly higher price tag than, say, the equivalent Premier model or perhaps a Tiger Vista. We think it’s also worth checking out the Larkspur which offers similar dimensions with an apex roof.

We’ve given the Picton 4 stars to reflect its usual selling price and the wooden floor and roof as a feature of the otherwise budget construction.  Add an extra half star if you take the pressure treated option.

Pros
  stylish appearance
  tongue and groove floor and roof
  pressure treated upgrade
  choice of sizes

Cons
• 11mm cladding
• no door lock

Our Star Rating
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4 out of 5 stars
(review by the Corner Summerhouse Guide)

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