Garden room designers have widely adopted ground screws (also known as screw piles) over the last few years. As they require little site preparation, are quick to install and easy to level.
Construction
There are several different systems used in garden room construction. This page gathers together different articles that showcase different aspects of the build-up, a design detail or a particular material being used.
Cedar cladding one year on
See how our Cedar cladding has weathered in just one year. The Osmo UV-oil has helped protect the colour while the exposed boards have turned silver.
Doors & windows designed for garden rooms
Clear Edge have developed a range of doors and windows specifically for the garden room industry. With 1500+ units installed so far they have had no call backs which is good to know!
Timber or fibre cement cladding for your garden room
What sort of cladding are you considering for your garden room? Dalply have created a useful infographic looking at the pros & cons of timber and fibre cement claddings.
Garden Spaces showcase new cladding material
Garden Spaces are showcasing a new cladding material option at Grand Designs Live. Parklex offers the beauty of natural wood but requires no maintenance.
Ground screws overcome a sloping site
This garden room sits on 1.5m long ground screws chosen to create a firm base on a sloping site.
Garden room with sliding doors
Your choice of door can have a big impact on the style and usability of your garden room. Sliding doors that meet in the middle are a great option.
Watching Cedar cladding age
Left unprotected, Cedar cladding will weather to a silver grey colour, losing its ‘new look’. We have been watching our Cedar to see how quickly this happens compared with UV-oil protected cladding.
You shouldn’t be cold in a garden room
Over the last few days, I have seen a few posts on social media about people braving the cold in their garden rooms. This has me flummoxed, as a quality garden room should be as comfortable a space to use, as any room in your house.
Garden room with reflective glazing
For years, mirrors have been used in garden design to reflect key features and planting. However, we haven’t, until now, seen the garden being reflected by a garden room, but, wow, it is effective! Garden Affairs designed and built this bespoke garden room with covered seating area, for customers who wanted to create a chill-out space within their landscaped garden.