garden building

Building a workshop this summer. Cleared the area and laying foundations later this month when I can get a mini digger in. Before I get too far in though wouldn't mind a review of my plans at https://plans.northbayworkshop.co.uk/. These have a upgrade option but since I've yet to build the...

Hi, So looking for a bit of advice when installing a log cabin in my garden. Basically my driveway is behind my garden and whilst you can get two cars on the driveway it's pointless to us as when you have two cars parked it blocks the first one in. I'm looking at removing part of my garden...

I have a new log cabin which I've decided to add insulation to. The concrete base had a DPM added during construction. The tanalised battens are resting on the concrete directly. I want to add PIR board but understand that ideally I should have DPM under the PIR. If only this had been better...

Hi all, Long time lurker, new poster. I inherited a DIY garden room project when I moved house that I've been working to complete. The previous owner had laid the timber foundation, wall studs and roof joists. So far I've finished the roof with OSB and EPDM, finished the floor with plywood...

Hi Guys Any advice on what type of heating to install in my garden room outbuilding? It will be used as an office mainly, with one end partitioned off to be used for storage. Internal size of the main room is approx 12 m2. Timber construction with 100mm PIR in the floor and ceilings, 90mm...

Hi all! This is my first post here and have tried to search for the answer in previous threads, but nothing quite answers my specific questions, so I'm starting my own thread. Hope that's OK! My dad and I are about to start building a workshop/shed in the garden and don't know how to go about...

Hi there, I’m building a 16x12 / 4.8x3.6m workshop in my garden and looking for advice on the best method to support it. It will be a workshop with lots of tools, work benches etc..not just a big shed. The idea I’ve had is to use concrete blocks (440x200x100) 3 rows of 6 I’ve dug out 18 holes...

Hi there, My first post, hopefully in the correct section... This might be a bit long winded and few basic questions so please bare with me :) I’m looking to build a workshop in my garden, 4.8m x 3.6m ..exact (4880x3660) good n strong The garden is on a slope apx 15-20 degrees so think my...

Hi, I am very much inexperienced with electrics so don't worry I will not be completing this job myself - I am just looking for some information while planning a project. Layman's terms where you can please. I am planning on knocking down and rebuilding my garage. There is currently power...

I'm planning out my wall drawings for a garden cabin/studio which will be 6m x 4m and want 3m wide bi folding doors located centrally at the front. For this front wall, my thoughts are to have a frame sitting either side (these will be approx 1.5m wide) made of 4x2 then have a couple of trimmer...

I'm planning out my wall drawings for a garden cabin/studio which will be 6m x 4m and want 3m wide bi folding doors located centrally at the front. For this front wall, my thoughts are to have a frame sitting either side (these will be approx 1.5m wide) made of 4x2 then have a couple of trimmer...

Hi, I have a few questions regarding a concrete base we are about to have done for a summerhouse and seating area if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated The area for the pad is 8.4m x 6.3m, this area was initially higher than the rest of the garden and we have taken off the excess...

I'm building a 1-meter high single block wall planter. which I intend to render. I'm not a builder just looking for advice (never laid blocks/bricks). The blocks I have are standard 440 x 100 (4.2N) So far I have dug the footings: the total wall length is 10m. Is a single block (100mm) wall...

I have just had a garden building constructed - using 100 x 50 studwork with breathable membrane and external timber claddings. I now intend to insulate with celotex or similar between the studs. Do I need to provide and air gap between the insulation and the membrane - and add further...