Garden Room Design, Specification
& Construction
Design
Large or small, and of any shape, our garden rooms are built especially for your garden and your needs
Build
Experienced and qualified trades build your garden room using premium materials to industry standards
Interior Finish
A high level of standard interior finish with endless options to suit your lifestyle or requirements
High Quality as Standard
Standard Specification
All our garden rooms are designed and built to comply with building regulations. Therefore, they offer superior levels of insulation for year-round use.
- Insulated roof & walls with taped and skimmed plasterboard finish (not SIP panels)
- High-quality double-glazed uPVC windows/doors
- Recessed electric lighting and sockets
- High-quality laminate flooring
- Concrete pad foundations; no problems with rodents or damp
- Insulated floor with damp proof membrane
- Very low maintenance exterior fibreboard cladding in a selection of styles/colours
- Internal decoration; ready to move into and use
Quality Materials*
We use the very best available materials to build our garden rooms. Using respected manufacturers and suppliers gives us confidence in our products. Examples include…
- James Hardie — Exterior Fibreboard Cladding
- Celotex — Floor Insulation
- Actis — Reflective Wall & Ceiling Insulation
- Carlisle SynTec Systems — EPDM Roofing Systems
- Rehau — Windows & Doors
- Responsibly Sourced Timber
Insulation Values — Standard Build
- Roof min. U value = 0.25 W/m2 k
- Walls min. U value = 0.28 W/m2 k
- Glazing min. U value = 0.14 W/m2 k
- Floor min. U value = 0.25 W/m2 k
Popular Options
Our standard level of build and fit-out suits most people’s needs, but there are times when adjustments must be made to meet specific requirements. Options include…
- Timber or Mixed Cladding
- Electric underfloor heating
- Alternative Flooring
- Additional Electrical Sockets and Lighting
- Data/Charge Points
- WC/Shower Facilities
- Fitted Kitchens
- Hot & Cold Water Services
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Wood or Composite Decking
- Hot-Tub or Sauna
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Green Power Alternatives
*Should the need arise, due to the vagaries of building material availability, we reserve the right to use alternative manufacturers who provide products of the same or superior specification.
James Hardie® Fibreboard Cladding
15-Year Warranty
Smooth or Cedar
Colours
Benefits
- Virtually maintenance free
- A2 fire-rated for your safety
- Pest resistant
- Moisture resistant
- Natural look
- Durable & Colour-fast
- 15-Year Warranty
When compared with traditional timber cladding, fibreboard looks better for longer, with very little care required.
The fibreboard cladding we recommend shouldn’t be confused with cheap fibre panels. We fit superior quality cladding that comes with a 15-year warranty.
Rehau Glazing & Doors
Rehau was one of the first companies in the UK to produce and sell uPVC window systems, and today, they are one of the most popular, and for a good reason.
Rehau provides a consistently high-quality product that we are happy to recommend to our customers. We’ve highlighted some of their primary benefits below.
Energy efficient windows
All REHAU window systems can achieve a WER A rating — the highest energy rating, making your garden room more efficient and keeping it warm and cosy.
Acoustic performance
REHAU windows can help bring down the noise levels in your home by as much as a half. This can be further improved by using triple glazing where necessary.
Low maintenance
REHAU windows contain a unique compound that guarantees a smooth, high gloss finish. Your new windows retain their pristine appearance for years to come.
Quality and performance
REHAU window systems have been tested in accordance with and meet the highest requirements of BS7412 for the standard of a manufactured window.
Enhanced security
REHAU windows and doors are tested to the highest security standards giving you an added level of security to your garden room.
Weather performance
Independently tested REHAU windows and doors achieve the highest BSI ratings for wind, water and air protecting your garden room from the elements.
Bespoke Garden Rooms, Garden Offices & Garden Studios
Our Construction Method = More Space
One of the main advantages of our building method is that we can drop the footings and concrete pad to bring them closer to ground level. Taking this approach has many benefits. For instance, it provides a much lower door threshold and maximises floor-to-ceiling space, which makes the room feel more spacious with plenty of headroom. Maximising interior height becomes doubly important when the design must be within permitted development building height regulations.
Another significant benefit of our foundations is that unwelcome visitors cannot make their home under your garden room and cause damage, which is a common problem with other foundation types.
It’s uncommon to need planning permission for a garden room. However, we can advise you at the early stages of your project should the need arise. (Please see our terms and conditions regarding planning permission.)
Exterior Garden Room Design
All of our garden rooms are designed especially for you. But, inevitably, we have popular sizes and styles, which can act as a good starting place for more complex designs if required.
Our most popular build is the standard rectangular design with a pent roof that slopes slightly to promote rain run-off. However, this doesn’t meet everyone’s needs. For instance, if you wish to build into an angled corner or prefer an apex roof, we can incorporate these into your design.
The exterior finish can be fibreboard or timber, such as cedar.
We recommend fibreboard because of its robustness and virtually maintenance-free properties. In our opinion, it looks better for longer. Fibreboard can be provided in a contemporary smooth finish or with a realistic grain-like texture, as illustrated above. Another benefit of fibreboard is that, if you wish, you can paint it. Therefore, changing the colour of your garden room becomes possible if you’d like a change in the future.
You can specify natural wood, and it’s popular with those looking for a more Scandinavian look. However, while it does look fabulous, you should consider ongoing maintenance and the reduced warranty you receive with timber cladding.
Decking is a popular option, and this can be of composite or wooden design.
Windows and doors are, as standard, high-quality low-maintenance uPVC units. However, alternatives are available and sometimes necessary if a particular type of door is requested.
Interior Garden Room Design
We will decorate your garden room, ready for you to move in and use immediately; you just need to add furniture. We finish all interior walls and ceilings with taped and skimmed plasterboard, painted in a colour of your choosing.
If you require partitioned areas, we can advise on the most practical ways to use the available space. If you intend to use your garden room as an office or studio, don’t forget to tell us if you have any specific requirements. It’s much easier (and cheaper) to accommodate these at the design stage than make alterations later.
Flooring is generally hard-wearing spill-resistant laminate for its longevity and thermal transfer properties. However, please let us know if you prefer another type of flooring. As standard, we install more suitable flooring in areas that may become wet regularly, for example, shower rooms.
