A garden home can serve as a relaxing place for gathering or an ideal storage space. It could be a tool shed or a beautiful outdoor kitchen or a serene work space at home, building materials of the highest quality and correct design are vital.
What is the most important thing to be thinking about when you are making plans for a new home? Here are some useful ideas for anyone planning on purchasing a summer garden home.
1. Planning permission must be obtained as the top priority (where necessary)
Outbuildings are considered to be permitted development that does not require planning permission. This is subject to the following limitations and conditions:
It is not recommended to build an outbuilding on land that is located in front of a wall which is the main elevation.
Garages and outbuildings are to be one storey in height, with the maximum height at eaves of 2.5 meters and an total height of four metres with a double pitched roof, or three metres with every other type of roof.
A maximum height is permitted of 2.5 meters in the case of a structure, enclosure or container within 2 metres of that is the curtilage of the house that is the main residence.
No balconies, verandas, or elevated platforms are allowed (a platform should not be more than 0.3 meters in the height).
A maximum of half the land surrounding the house can be covered by extensions or other structures. *
For National Parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as World Heritage Sites, the total area covered by enclosures, structures containers, pools, and enclosures that are more than 20 meters from the house is only 10 square meters.
On the designated land, constructions enclosures, containers and swimming pools on the sides of property will require permission to plan. **
Within the boundaries of listed structures Any outbuilding that is built will require permission for development.
* The term “original house refers to the home in its original form or stood on July 1, 1948 (if it was built prior to the date). Although you might not have constructed an extension on the house, a prior owner could have done so.
*Designated land comprises national parks as well as those in the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and conservation areas, as well as World Heritage Sites.
2. Find a suitable foundation your summer home made of wood
It is possible to build the summer garden home on any type of soil; but, selecting the right foundation for your home is crucial. Since wood is a living and natural material for building, it may be subject to slight deformation, swelling or shrink in time. But these issues aren’t a problem as long as the summer home constructed of wood is built on a solid foundation and the normal settling process is permitted (no additional obstructions or details are used).
Types of foundations that are recommended for use:
Blocks or slabs that are set on the base of sand or gravel
Paving stones
A post-and beam foundation
A slab that is monolithic and reinforced concrete
It is important to choose the kind of foundation that is appropriate for the dimensions of your garden house, soil conditions, and also the nature of the home. Foundations of Type 1 or 2 are suitable for small and medium gardens. The construction of such a foundation is feasible for the majority of people. It is necessary to dig 25-35cm of soil, then fill it with gravel and sand and then place the tiles or blocks. For more than average-sized gardens or wooden summer homes and saunas, the type foundations 3 and 4 are the best choice. Making these kinds of foundations require specialized expertise and is recommended to employ a professional.
Whatever the kind of foundation used, it is essential to understand that a well-level foundation is necessary to ensure strength and stability of the summer house made of wood.
It’s impossible to construct sturdy walls with a shaky foundation. Neither will windows and doors work correctly. Also the factory warranty of five years is also null and void.
3. Summer garden house installation. Self-assembly or hiring a construction firm?
The construction of small or medium-sized garden homes is possible for a skilled DIY enthusiast. We have found that 9 out of 10 customers can do the assembly on their own or engage a local expert to assist them. To complete the assembly, you’ll require at two adults and tools (hammer saw, hammer and drill, screwdriver ladder, measuring tape knife and a spirit-level) and anywhere from one and three days of your time according to your skills and the size of your task.
If construction and gardening isn’t your cup tea, or if you are not able to do it to do it, you are always able to purchase a home by using the assembly service. The purchase of a house with an expert assembly service will guarantee the best quality and a perfect result.
In making your choice We recommend to evaluate your capabilities and seek advice from experts.
4. Everything you must know about transport and packaging before purchasing the summer house or a garden house
Summer and garden houses are shipped in rainproof and waterproof packaging. So a summer garden house is able to be stored outside for weeks prior to assembly. Based on the dimensions of the house the house can weigh anywhere from 700 to 2,500 kg. A variety of lorries, including those equipped with forklifts, or conventional transport vehicles (provided that the equipment for unloading is present at the location) can be used to transport summer gardens houses. The wooden parts are all assembled and ready for assembly.
A standard set of house furniture includes:
Impregnated foundation beams
Untreated wall beams, as well as other wood components
Roof and floor boards
Doors and windows with glazed glass
fasteners (screws, nails, etc.)
storm braces
complete instructions on building the summer garden home
Each piece of wood is marked with numbers or are clearly labeled for a simple and simple assembly.
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5. What is the best way to choose the right wall thickness?
The most popular wall thicknesses used for gardens comprise of 28mm,40mm 44mm and 50mm. For larger than average saunas, summer houses and saunas for gardens, walls that are between 50 and 70mm thick are most commonly used.
Wall beams of 28mm generally come with a tongue and groove. They are strong and sturdy enough to be used for garden sheds , as well as smaller and medium-sized garden houses (a wooden structure that is more than 10 square meters in total floor area). They are available at a reasonable cost.
The 40-50mm wall beams come with two tongues and grooves. They can be used for medium-sized gardens as well as summer houses (covering the floor area of 8 to 20m2). In comparison to 28mm walls these walls are not just stronger , but also have more insulation.
In the end the case of 28mm beams, they will be sufficient for the construction of sheds for garden and smaller gardens (between four and 10m2.). However, for summer garden houses that exceed 10 square meters, it is suggested to choose an exterior wall thickness of 40mm or more, especially when you plan to add insulation and make use of the house throughout the year. It is essential to purchase the summer garden home with walls that are at least 44mm, and with windows with insulation for all-year-round use. When you are insulating your home the the roof and floor should be given the greatest attention since around 35-40% of heat is lost from the roofing. A floor that is not insulated is the most common entry point to cold air.
6. Isolated or single-pane windows?
If you purchase an summer garden home to use for the season it is safe with a smaller walls and windows with single panes. When purchasing a summer house you should consider buying affordable single-pane windows. It is difficult to set up insulated windows in summer gardens with walls that are thicker than 28mm. Since walls with thinner thickness provide lower amounts of insulation putting up windows with insulation would be unwise.
If you intend to utilize your summer home made of wood all year long the windows that are insulated are an absolute requirement. The home should be also insulated, however it is essential to purchase an outdoor house that has windows that are insulated.
Most summer houses made of wood with a wall thickness 40mm and up are equipped with single-pane windows. Homes that have the thickness of 44mm or more have windows that are insulated as standard.
7. What size garden home is best to purchase?
A well-designed multi-purpose garden house can help you save money and area in your garden. A wooden summer house that includes the option of a veranda or terrace is less expensive than purchasing the summer garden home and bower in separate purchases. It is the same when you compare the cost of a shed and a wooden summer house with the expense of buying each of the items in separate purchases.
We also suggest to pay close attention on the area of your house before you make the purchase.
The purchase of a summer home
If you are considering buying a summer residence it is advisable to consult the entire family members for their opinions and wishes and then figure to determine the ideal size of garden to ensure there is enough space to accommodate hobbies and other activities. A garden home can be a long-lasting investment for many years to become.