Base Construction

Two construction methods depending on site access and levels:

Concrete Slab: 100mm concrete on Damp Proof Membrane on Compacted Stone.
Timber Deck: 18mm WBP exterior plywood on treated joists at centres and dimensions better than building regulation data (see links page)

Notes: supports for timber bases (sub-floors) are concrete pillars / pads or jacks as appropriate.

Consideration is always given to the skirt to ensure the building fits into its site and surroundings i.e. “does not stand above ground like a caravan”

Base and Surround

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Walls

Four wall construction specifications are used:

44mm single tongue and groove pine
68mm double tongue and groove pine
SIP’s wall panels
Insulated sections to timber frame

Notes: all timber is obtained from sustainable sources.
Cladding to SIP,s and timber frame buildings are fitted to order

Walls

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Floor

Two specifications are used:

19mm tongue and groove pine
18mm WBP plywood

Notes: Pine floors are sealed and left clean / dust free ready for finishing with varnish.

Hardwood floors are fitted to order
Ceramic tiles are fitted to order
Skirting is designed to suit wall and electrical specifications

Flooring

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Windows and Doors

Double Glazed wooden windows and doors from Lugarde range (4mm safety glass)

Alternative units from approved sources agreed with our clients
Click here to access the Lugarde website and view the styles Doors and windows

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Roof Coverings

Five types of roof covering are used.

Fibreglass reinforced bitumen shingles
Cedar shingles
Copper shingles
Thatch
Tiles or slates

Roof Coverings

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Heating

Electric heating is recommended and supplied if required.

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Electrics

Electrical systems are supplied and connected to meet or exceed Building regulations Part P: (See Links Page)

Richard Grace our Project Director is a fully qualified electrician and handles all our electrical installation work. He has experience in the design and installation of hundreds of successful garden building projects.

Our standard systems always include:

Double switched sockets positioned to your requirement
Lighting circuits with switches positioned according to your requirements
Outside lights
Outside socket
All light fittings
Bathroom fan
Consumer unit safety system

Circuit wiring is hidden between the sub-floor and floor and where no cavity exists conduit is used taking into account any settlement of log structure walls.

Final design is usually agreed with client on site when shell of building is complete.

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Decking paving and landscaping

We are aware that to complete most projects some landscaping is required. We usually agree this on site either by pre-sale visit or at the time of build.

We have experience of using all types of paving and decking and can advise on appropriate materials.
The installation of surrounds and steps is usually agreed as an extra, which we install as part of the project.

Decking paving and landscaping

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Guttering

Guttering systems are fitted as required. In particular our log cabin style buildings with larger roofs can benefit from this. On other styles a gravel trap is advised to stop splash back of water to the building walls.

Guttering

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Insulation

On most of our buildings we fit a “warm roof system” This system has been around for 30 years and is proven to be both efficient and durable. We fit insulation between sub floor and floor.

The aim of insulation systems is to increase the comfort in the building in both summer and winter and to reduce the cost of maintaining this comfort.

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Plumbing

For all of our plumbing systems we use plastic piping with push fit joints. Electric heaters provide water heating; both instant and thermal insulated tank types are used as appropriate.

Plumbing

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