How are the foundations built?
We work with building control to ensure we install the right foundations for your garden room. Taking into account soil conditions, slope of the garden and proximity to trees. We then design foundations that cause the least disruption to your garden, the environment and ensures sign off by building control inspector.
How are the ceiling and walls finished?
Foil-backed plasterboard, plastered and skimmed.
What is my roof made from?
Firestone EDPM is our standard roof option. It gives an excellent waterproof barrier to your garden roof structure and is specially designed for flat or low-sloped roofs. It is a durable rubber roofing membrane which is used worldwide. It has a life expectancy of more than 50 years with a 25 year weather security guarantee. For clients looking for green roof to blend in with their garden, there are two main choices, a sedum roof or a wild meadow roof. It sits on top of an EDPM roof, and is a great way to finish your garden room. From an
Can I take my room with me if I move?
NO -THEY DO NOT COME APART! Our buildings are designed and built to last for a lifetime as high performance, permanent buildings.
Will I be warm enough in the winter?
Absolutely! Our garden rooms are super-insulated and will keep you very warm and cosy in even the coldest weather. Our buildings are for all year round use and are probably the highest specification garden rooms available.
Can I have dividing walls / separate rooms?
Yes, we can install partition walls in any of our larger sized garden rooms. Please enquire for more details.
Are your garden rooms warm enough to use in winter?
Yes, they are warm enough to use throughout the year as they are all fully insulated.
Can my completed garden room be moved to a different location at a later date?
Unfortunately, this is not an option with our garden rooms, and they are designed to be used in one place only. Not all our garden rooms are built on solid foundations, and all our rooms have a plastered and painted finish, so they are not removable. The plus side is that they are incredibly solid and are designed to last for many years. It is possible to deconstruct the garden room, however your estate agent will advise that it is a huge asset and focal point of the sale. The cost of relocating would outweigh a new room when the
Can you attach a garden room onto the side of my house?
While our garden room structures are designed to be free-standing, it is possible to build them close to solid obstacles such as the side of your house. In fact, the garden room can be built as close as 400mm to any solid obstacle. However, it is important to keep in mind that the garden room will not be physically attached to your house and will remain a separate, freestanding structure. This is due to the nature of its construction. If you have any specific questions or concerns about building a garden room near your house, we recommend contacting the sales
Can your garden rooms be built as a ‘lean to’ against my house?
Our garden rooms must be free-standing due to the nature of their construction, meaning we cannot build them as a ‘lean-to’ extension. However, our construction methods mean that we can build as close as 400mm to any solid obstacle, such as your house.
