summer house

Hi, Bear with me will try to give as much info as possible. We have a log cabin summerhouse. 28mm pine TG interlocking logs 2 x Double glazed windows on one side, DG patio doors and a DG window on front, no windows on rear and other side. Doors and windows are not fixed in the walls so are...

Hi, I'm about to build a 3m*3m log cabin, (Wren pent from Walton's). The kit comes with double glazed windows and doors. I have built my own base for this using 2*4, so I could get more insulation under the floor I have 70mm PIR in the base, with DPM on top. Summerhouse will be built on top...

Do I seal (tape) my summerhouse VCL at the bottom to the floor? Or just staple?

Do I seal (tape) my summerhouse VCL at the bottom to the floor? Or just staple?

Hi all I am building a summerhouse/office and have bought some used patio doors (upvc double glazed) The frame of the wall is 4x2 timber ( so 95mm) then (on the outside) sheathed in 11mm obs, tycek wrapped, 25mm batten and finally 16mm Finished T&G cladding. On the inside it will be just 16mm...

So I am planning to build a summer house/ shed. I have spent weeks researching foundations, bases, spans and more. I have just got to start costing it out when I realised I have not answered a really basic question. I am building a frame of 4 x 2 (which will sit on piles) Now I presumed the...

This is my first project of anything building related so I am excited and nervous in equal measures. I am lucky enough to have a brother who studied architecture at uni and he does gardening work for a living so I am leaning heavily on him, but I hope to learn and develop my skills as I go. I...

Hello, I am due to have a summer house build (7.4m x 4m log cabin) and started preparing the base. The hole has been dug, so next step is compressing with a whacker and then filling with sub base, then whack again. Sub base will be 10cm thick, then a layer of sharp sand 5cm, then 1000g damp...

Hi there! I'm starting a new project! I have just moved into a new home around 2 months ago as you can see by the title I want to create a new garden workshop. I am just a keen DIY GUY I have done some Wall and Floor Tiling and general handyman services on and off since 2008 but never taken up...

Hi all, I was wondering if somebody could tell me which would be the better side if possible to run power to my summer house, I will be wanting to run a max of 2 double sockets and a ip rated sealed light. i am planning on running t&e from the CU to a wiska box on the outside wall. Then run...

I've built a summerhouse at the bottom of the garden, and when testing moisture levels (before laying laminate flooring) I noticed that the baseplate, of the front timber frame wall, is registering over 22% moisture - moisture levels at the back and sides are around 14%. Moisture levels outside...

Hi. 1st post and after some advise please. Last month we had a summerhouse installed. We spent a little extra rather than getting a cheap off the shelf and had one made by a local company. We literally waited all summer for it and it got delivered and built on a wet October morning. And it's...

Hi all, I’m building a summerhouse with a veranda that goes round a tree(not touching the tree) with a green roof. I’m looking for help with which waterproof membrane to go for? Seems like liquid rubber would be easiest to paint on but would the joints need taped? other option is loose fit pond...

Hi all, Building a summerhouse with a veranda that goes round a tree(not touching the tree) with a green roof. I’m looking for help with which waterproof membrane to go for? Seems like liquid rubber would be easiest to paint on but would the joints need taped? other option is loose fit pond...

Hi, Having a concrete base made which will have slabs on top for an area 8.4m x 6.3m, ontop will be a 10x13ft metal shed and 4m x 4m timber summer house Will compressed 50mm hardcore mot type 1 with DPC, + 150mm concrete with A193 meshwork. Will this be sufficient for the weight we are putting...

So I’d like for someone to tell me the rough price of building a 3m x 3.5m summer house, cheapest price excluding windows. So what we want is a simple timber structure up to the 2.5m height limit with a standard flat roof that has a slight slant, Siberian larch cladding, cheap insulation that...

Hi guys, Hope someone can help. Looking for the most cost effective vertical wooden cladding for a summer house. I don’t like shiplap or feather edge and have been advised against cheap T and G as the gaps never line up and is not that durable. All the really nice stuff like cedar or...

So I've been digging an area out for a shed/ summer house base and trying to get a decent idea for the required material is a nightmare. Many sites gave my a rough idea but this figure varied between 3.5 - 5.8 bags of ballast. So I'm going to explain my situation and hopefully you can work...

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...

Hi guys, Wondering if you guys could help me sort out my new summer house. I moved into my new home a few months ago and it came with a wonderful summer house at the end of the garden. The previous owners were using it as a hot tub room but as they took that with them I though it would make a...