Quick answer
An apex shed has a two-sided roof that meets at a ridge, giving the most headroom along the middle. It suits workshops, tall storage and open spots in the garden. Check the ridge height for your size, the frame and cladding, and where the door goes.
The apex is the traditional shed shape, with a roof like a little house. If you are still deciding on a roof, our apex vs pent guide compares the two. This page brings together the apex sheds we sell.
Who an apex shed suits
- Anyone who wants to stand up comfortably inside or fit high shelving.
- Storing ladders, long-handled tools and bikes.
- A shed that sits in open space and is seen from all sides.
What to look for in an apex shed
- Ridge height: an apex gets taller as it gets wider. The Shedlands Dalby Apex runs from 1985mm (4ft wide) to 2280mm (8ft wide); the Sovereign Rutland from 2190mm to 2580mm. Near a boundary, check the 2.5m rule with our planning checker.
- Door position: most apex sheds have the door in the gable end. The Suresheds Hi Pex puts it on the side for a little extra height inside.
- Frame and cladding: compare frame sizes and cladding thickness on each product page. Our heavy-duty sheds page lists the stronger builds.
- Roof covering: felt is standard on most timber sheds, with EPDM rubber upgrades on several ranges.
- Base: most brands sell a matching base kit. See sheds with a base.
Apex sheds we sell
- Power Sheds – Power Apex Shed: 12mm tongue and groove, sizes from 4x4 to 20x8.
- Power Sheds – Power Premium Apex Shed: pressure-treated on a 58x44mm frame, up to 20x10.
- Power Sheds – Power Overlap Apex Shed: great value overlap apex for everyday storage.
- Suresheds – Apex Peak Garden Shed: tanalised redwood, choice of 12mm, 16mm or 20mm cladding.
- Suresheds – Hi Pex: side door for extra height inside.
- Suresheds – Nidderdale Apex: security apex with narrow windows and a 1 metre wide door.
- Shedlands – Dalby Apex Shed: Shedlands' best-selling entry-level apex.
- Shedlands – Supreme Apex Shed: fully framed 3ft door and diagonal side bracing.
- Sovereign – The Rutland Apex Shed: Sovereign's classic apex, from 6x4 up to 20x10.
- Lifelong Apex Shed - 8ft Wide: steel apex with a solid steel security door and double glazed PVC window.
Before you order
- Measure your space and leave room to walk round the building. Our shed sizes guide explains nominal and actual sizes.
- Every timber building needs a firm, level base. See choosing and preparing a base.
- Check the height rules with our planning permission checker, especially if you are close to a boundary.
- Want a price for a building plus extras in one go? Use Build Your Quote.
- Need a lower roof for a fence line? See our pent sheds.
- Browse the full range in garden sheds.
Common questions
What is an apex shed?
A shed whose roof has two sloping sides meeting at a ridge in the middle, like a house roof. It gives the most headroom along the centre.
Is an apex shed taller than a pent shed?
Usually, yes, especially on wider sizes, because the ridge rises as the shed gets wider. Each product page lists the eaves and ridge heights.
Feel the headroom yourself
Our Display Site at Buzzards Valley, Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3EQ is open 7 days a week. You can drop by any day to walk round the buildings, or book a time. We are not on site every day and what is on show changes, so call 01543 398778 if you would like someone there or want to see something in particular. You can also WhatsApp us a photo of your garden and we will help you choose. More help in our Guides & Advice.
Sizes, specifications and options vary by model, so always check the product page before you order.