On the 1st October 2010 changes to Part L of the Building Regulations come into effect. Part L deals with how well a building conserves fuel and power. Whilst garden rooms don’t have to comply with Building Regulations unless they are over 15sqm and used for sleeping accommodation, many garden room suppliers do build their [...]
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Are living walls the next stage in garden office design?
Living roofs have become common place in garden office design, they enhance the look of a garden office and offer benefits such as increased thermal and acoustic insulation, but how soon will it be before garden office designers follow the lead of Patrick Blanc founder of the vertical garden, and start ‘cladding’ their buildings in [...]
March 17, 2010 Read full story
Cedar Cladding
Western Red Cedar cladding is a popular finish on many garden offices, particularly contemporary garden offices where cedars clear grain and subtle colouring enhance the contemporary feel. Although Western Red Cedar can be sourced from forests in the UK, the bulk of Western Red Cedar used in garden office construction is grown along the pacific [...]
March 5, 2010 Read full story
Why wood is good in garden office construction
Although materials such as metal and UPVC are often used in garden office construction, by far the most widely used material is wood. Wood is a good choice for garden office construction as its readily available, easily transportable, quick to install, minimally disruptive and more cost effective than other types of construction, it’s also one [...]
February 25, 2010 Read full story
SIP’s the future of garden office construction?
SIP’s which stands for Structural Insulated Panel’s are becoming a popular option in garden office construction. SIP’s are replacing the use of traditional timber frames in garden office construction, and offer considerable savings on materials, construction time and costs. SIP’s also offer better thermal and acoustic insulation than timber frames. In traditional timber framed buildings [...]
February 24, 2010 Read full story
Garden room wall construction
The wall design of a garden room is very important, not only does the wall have to be structurally strong to support the roof, it also needs to be able to keep moisture out and heat in the room. This article examines the elements that make up a successful garden room wall.
October 19, 2009 Read full story
