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All Garden Office and Garden Studio projects differ according to site, access and client requirements Here is an overview of our general construction specifications:

Base Construction Specifications

Two construction methods depending on site access and levels:

  1. Concrete Slab: 100mm concrete on Damp Proof Membrane on Compacted Stone.
  2. Timber frame with subfloor: 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

Walls

Four wall construction specifications are used:

  1. 44mm single tongue and groove pine
  2. 68mm double tongue and groove pine
  3. SIP s wall panels
  4. Insulated sections to timber frames (large choice if insulation and cladding internal and external)

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

 specifications wall construction SIP's     Walls     
  Blank SIP's panel               Single 44mm wall             Composite 100mm wall

Floor

Two specifications are used:

  1. 19mm tongue and groove pine
  2. 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

Specifications Flooring

Windows and Doors

Double Glazed joinery made redwood windows and doors from Aarco range (4mm safety glass)

Velux brand roof lights

Alternative units from approved sources agreed with our clients

Roof Coverings

Six types of roof covering are used.

  1. Fibreglass reinforced bitumen shingles
  2. Cedar shingles
  3. Copper shingles
  4. Thatch
  5. Tiles or slates
  6. For all pent, flat and sedum roofs we use only EPDM rubber roofing membranes

Roof Coverings - Specifications

Heating Garden Offices and Garden Studios

Electric heating is recommended and supplied if required.

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:

  1. Double switched sockets positioned to your requirement
  2. Lighting circuits with switches positioned according to your requirements
  3. Outside lights
  4. Outside socket
  5. All light fittings
  6. Bathroom fan
  7. 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.

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

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

Insulation Essential for Garden Offices

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.

Wall insulation is designed for purpose and agreed on each building specification.

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.

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.

We have developed innovative solutions for waste disposal using macerators, tanks and waste pumps to avoid massive disruption around your property and saving cost.

Plumbing - Specifications