Versatile Garden Living Rooms

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1 Versatile Garden Living Rooms

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3 Over the last 9 years, hundreds of our garden rooms have been installed across the UK. Whether you re creating an office, gym, art studio, music room or simply extra living room, we ll help you to create the perfect garden room for all-year-round use. If you love where you live and need extra living and working space then a Garden Room offers the perfect solution. Insulated to the high standards of modern day homes our Garden Rooms are designed for all-year-round use and what s more - they look simply gorgeous too, in total harmony with your garden and the environment around you. -3-

4 VERSATILE GARDEN LIVING ROOMS Transform your life Garden rooms to suit your lifestyle Designed and built to an exacting thermal specification, we believe that your Garden Room should be the same quality as a new house. Stylish and practical, it should feel and work like an extension to your home, a peaceful haven in the garden. Our Garden Rooms are insulated to a very high standard and double- glazed with energy- efficient glazing. Contemporary low- energy lighting and beautifully finished plastered walls ensure their appearance is every bit as stylish as it is practical. The quality of insulation in your Garden Room means you can enjoy a cosy space in the winter and stay cool in the summer whilst appreciating the low electricity bills! The result is a stunning focal point for your garden, a secluded, private retreat away from your home. peace of mind For most of our customers, the main benefit is the addition of valuable new living space, which can also add significant value to your home. Should you decide to move on, you can either realise that value on the sale of your home or even take it with you! Our Garden Rooms use a genuinely demountable system, making it possible to remove the cladding and pack the Garden Room for transport to it s new site! sustainability Creating habitable garden buildings can make a huge difference to your home and how you live your life. With our range of Garden Rooms you can choose to create a sustainable building by opting for additional insulation - please ask for details about upgrading your Garden Room. -4-

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6 Uncompromising quality, exceptional materials exceptional materials Our Garden Rooms offer an irresistible combination of high quality, sustainably- sourced materials, practical and intelligent modular design, together with high specification finishes. Your Garden Room will afford genuine all- season space (garden office, gym, playroom, guest room) and a high return on investment. Typically installed without planning permission within 4-6 weeks. Utilising powder coated aluminium windows and doors with energy efficient glazing as standard. Comprising high standards of thermal insulation plus the option to upgrade to even high standards. Maximising the use of sustainable materials. Personalised sizes and lay- outs available to suit your needs. Installed by seasoned professionals, passionate to achieve maximum customer satisfaction with minimal disruption. WORKING TO BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE We work closely with you to create a highly practical, personal space. We will explain every aspect of the process clearly and simply so you always know what is going on, when, how and why. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and attentive service to manage the full end- to- end installation process, including preparation of the site, submission of planning applications (where required) and provision of the necessary foundations and services to the Garden Room. We d be pleased to share our experience with you just contact us to arrange a free, no- obligation consultation. -6-

7 Studio Range Feature recessed lights in roof soffit 02 External weatherproof power socket included as standard 03 Polished chrome flat plate sockets & switches STUNNING CONTEMPORARY DESIGN A stunning focal point for any garden with style no one can fail to admire! Our exacting specifications afford genuine, habitable accommodation for year- round use we do not compromise on the quality of your new garden room. Model Internal width Internal Depth Studio m 2.12m Studio m 3.33m Studio m 3.33m Studio m 3.33m Studio m 3.33m Studio m 3.33m All Studios measure 2.93m high (externally), which affords 2.36m internal height. All models are also available in a reduced 2.49m external height to negate planning approval. MAKE IT PERSONAL ANY STYLE ANY SIZE, ANY LAYOUT PERSONALISE YOUR SPACE Want to create something a bit different? Or simply can t find a standard size which fits? We are happy to adapt any of our buildings to meet the exact size and layout you need just reference the nearest standard size building in our range for an idea of the price, then call us to arrange a consultation! You can vary the size to the nearest millimetre, change the location of your doors and windows or specify upgraded folding and sliding doors, add internal partitioning and create extra rooms... the only limit is your imagination! -7-

8 Office Range Low energy light fittings as standard 02 Cabin hooks to external doors 03 Optional shower room and toilet facilities available STYLISH CANOPY ROOF A simple, contemporary design for versatile, year- round use. High specification Cedar cladding, housing standard insulation, durable 50 year life roof and powder coated aluminium doors and windows as standard mean your Office will stand the test of time! Model Internal width Internal Depth Office m 2.19m Office m 3.09m Office m 3.09m Office m 3.09m Office m 3.09m Office m 3.09m All Offices measure 2.93mhigh (externally), which affords 2.36m internal height. All models are also available in a reduced 2.49m external height to negate planning approval. MAKE IT PERSONAL ANY STYLE ANY SIZE, ANY LAYOUT PERSONALISE YOUR SPACE Did we mention before that we will make your Office to your exact requirements? Just in case, we didn t make it clear enough, you can configure any of our ranges to suit you we don t believe you should have to change your plans to suit our buildings. We will configure your Office to the exact size, position and type of windows and doors, addition of extra rooms, built-in sheds, upgraded sound insulation, integral audio-video system you name it, chances are, we ve already done it before! -8-

9 Lodge Range Insurance approved multi point locking 02 Alternative styles of Cedar cladding available 03 External feature outside lights TRADITIONAL TILED ROOF A practical space for any garden, with a spacious feel and plenty of natural light. Our Lodges are designed with a traditional dual- pitched roof, open vaulted ceiling to the interior and feature opening roof windows. Using recycled welsh slate roof tiles and sawn featheredge Cedar cladding, the Lodge s natural materials will suit any garden setting! Model Internal width Internal Depth Lodge m 2.12m Lodge m 3.33m Lodge m 3.33m Lodge m 3.33m Lodge m 4.53m Lodge m 4.53m All Lodges measure 2.10m high internally to the eaves and range between 2.42m and 3.40m to the ridge, depending upon the roof pitch. MAKE IT PERSONAL ANY STYLE ANY SIZE, ANY LAYOUT PERSONALISE YOUR SPACE We don t want to risk sounding like a broken record, but all of our buildings are available in any size and any layout. We don t believe in a one size fits all approach after all, our customers are individuals and every garden is different so we want to re-assure you that we will treat every project as bespoke, tailor-making your Studio to fit your needs. Just take the standard models list above purely as a guideline a first step in our design process. -9-

10 Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is included in the price? A: Our prices include VAT and the full installation service including suitable foundations though excluding preparatory site clearance (subject to site survey). Delivery charges will vary depending on location and will be advised at the time of quoting. The only other requirement is a power supply to the house, for which we can provide a separate quotation, or you can contract your own electrician to make the connection. Your final price, including any options and extras, is the price you pay for a finished building ready to move into straight away, with no hidden costs. Q: How robust will my garden Room be? A: In short, our Garden Rooms are built to the same exacting, durable standards as a modern home it is expected to last as long as your home after all and is a world apart from lesser, cabin summerhouse derived structures. We utilise LABC system approved heavy duty foundations a discrete system dug into the ground at regular intervals to support the weight of your Garden Room and anchor the structure along with the same type of structure commonly used by house- builders. Our aim is to give you accommodation which feels like any other room in your house, although our Garden Rooms are better built than most of the UK s housing stock! Q: What can I use the building for? A: The most popular use is a home office but you can treat it as you would any room in the house - it really is genuinely habitable additional living space and the possibilities are endless... though here s our list (only limited by our memory!) of uses our clients have put their Garden Rooms to in recent years: Home office; children s play room; teenager s crash pad; games room; home gym; artist s studio; home cinema; treatment room; guest room / granny flat; nursery school; school meeting room; hydrotherapy centre; marketing suite, recording studio... let your imagination wander! Q: Will I be warm and dry in the winter? A: Soft furnishings, equipment and paperwork are dry in a Garden Room all year round. We use breathing technology - our buildings are vented and highly insulated for all year round living and to avoid condensation. The insulation of our Garden Rooms isn t regulated by the Government, but we automatically insulate our garden buildings to 2005 Building Regulation standard for new houses. Insulation is measured in U values. Houses built since 2002 must have U values of Walls 0.35, Roof 0.2, and Floor All our buildings meet or exceed these values. This level of insulation also gives excellent soundproofing, though we do also have designs for fully sound- proofed structures, ideal for use even as a recording studio! Q: And will I be cool enough in the summer? A: Yes, our exacting insulation standards and industry- leading glazing ensure that our buildings are cool in the summer. Whilst we do have large expanses of glass for that sought- after garden room feel, we have balanced this to ensure against the greenhouse/conservatory effect. Q: Will I have to treat and maintain the external cladding, windows and doors? A: Our Western Red Cedar cladding doesn t need chemical treatment, is maintenance free and has an expected lifespan of up to 50 years, ageing to a natural silvery- grey patina over the years. You can add a colour finish if you wish, which would then require maintaining every few years, though we don t recommend it. All our windows and doors are made from powder coated aluminium, designed to offer a maintenance free life in a domestic installation. It is an inherently strong material that does not attract dirt, warp or rot and is essentially maintenance free apart from an occasional wipe down with a damp cloth! Q: How secure will my Garden Room be? A: All our doors have espagnolette multi- point locking systems to insurance approved standards with key- operated locks to all opening windows. The walls of our garden buildings are between 195mm and 227mm thick and would be extremely difficult to break through. Furthermore, we are happy to consult with you over the integration of your home alarm system, or indeed, the installation of a new security system. Q: How are the internal walls finished? A: With a sustainable alternative to traditional plasterboard and skim including full Class 0 fire rating, improved sound- proofing, impact resistance and ease of hanging shelves or cupboards (you can hang a 50kg weight from a single cavity toggle screw!) It is easy to decorate, natural and breathable and made from 100% recycled materials. All our buildings include a fully finished and decorated interior. Q: Do I need planning permission? A: In practice, about HALF of our installations since October 2008 (the most recent update to the legislation) have required planning permission. Planning permission is generally not about the size of the structure, rather it s location, external appearance and it s intended use. Even the smallest garden sheds and greenhouses need planning permission in certain circumstances! The rules do differ for England versus Scotland and Wales, though these are summarised below. ENGLAND Planning permission may NOT be required if: > the building is not located forward of the principal elevation fronting a highway > the building is single storey with maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of four metres with a dual pitched roof or three metres for any other roof > the maximum height is 2.5 metres and the building is within two metres of a boundary > there are no verandas, balconies or raised platforms, and no more than half the area of land around the original house would be covered by additions or other buildings. Generally speaking, in most cases you will need planning approval if you live in a National Park, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites though the only real restrictions in Conservation Areas, which are significantly more commonplace, relate to buildings installed at the side of properties. -10-

11 Frequently Asked Questions SCOTLAND & WALES You will need to apply if any of the following cases apply on the land around your house: > if you wish to install a building which would be nearer to any highway than the nearest part of the original house (meaning as it were first built or as it stood on 1 July 1948 if constructed before that date) unless there would be at least 20 metres between the new building and any highway. (The term highway includes public roads, footpaths, bridleways and byways) > if your new building would have a volume over 10 cubic metres, and come within 5 metres of the house, it would be treated as an extension and would count against your overall volume entitlement you may therefore be able to use some of your house permitted development rights, though more often, you will need to apply for approval > if you want to put up a building or structure which is more than 3 metres high, or more than 4 metres high if it has a ridged roof (measure from the highest ground next to it) > if more than half the area of land around the original house would be covered by additions or other buildings > if the building or structure is not to be used for domestic purposes and is to be used instead, for example, for parking a commercial vehicle, running a business or for storing goods in connection with a business > if your house is a listed building, or you live in a Conservation Area, a National Park, or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you want to put up a building or structure with a volume of more than 10 cubic metres. We can assist with your planning application process - please call us to chat or help with your submission. There are always many ways to proceed and we do ask that you rely upon our significant experience! We also offer lower roof options on all Office and Studio models, with an upgraded foundation system, to retain the ease to install our products without additional planning approval. Q: Are there any considerations regarding building regulations? A: Building regulations are separate from planning permission... planning permission is about WHAT can be constructed whereas building regulations are concerned with HOW the structure is designed and built. Most garden rooms up to 30m 2 floor area are exempt from the majority of building regulations so long as they are not going to be used for sleeping accommodation. This leads some companies which sell lesser structures (log cabins, insulated summerhouses and the like) to claim their sheds meet building regulations when in reality what they mean is our buildings don t have to comply with building regulations. Our buildings are designed and built to the same quality as modern houses that you would choose to live in all year round. It is, after all, an extension of your home that you and your family will use for many years to come. Hence we use substantial, though non- invasive foundations and high specification structure and joinery. Of those Building Regulations which do still apply to our Garden Rooms: > Part P covers the safety of electrical installations and as such, we obtain the appropriate installation certification on your behalf. > To satisfy Fire Safety requirements, Garden Rooms between 15m 2 and 30m 2 floor area are installed with additional fire- proofing. Q: What kind of return can I expect on my investment? A: For most of our customers, the main benefit is the addition of valuable new living space, freeing up room in your home. However, not only does it provide a practical new living space but it also adds significant, value to your house. Typically you can expect to, recuperate 75% of the cost of the project on the value of your house, however, in some locations where property prices are at a premium, you may return 100% or more. Q: If I move house, can I take the Garden Room with me? A: Most certainly! Our buildings use a genuinely demountable system to construct, making it possible to remove the cladding the pack the building for transport to it s new site. Whilst this is technically feasible, we do encourage you to question the logistical and financial expediency as most of our clients who have been in this situation have usually sold their Garden Room to the buyers of their home. Again, we have years of experience so do contact us to chat. Q: What if I have limited access to the garden? A: Prefabricated modular panels are delivered flat packed from the factory to site, and in most situations can be carried through the house to be installed in the garden if you do not have separate access into your garden. Speak to one of our advisors to arrange a free consultation. Q: Who will install the building? A: A fully trained, professional and customer- focused team will carry out the installation in a surprisingly quick time and with minimum disruption to you and your family. An average building usually takes about 7 working days to complete,including foundations, full decorative finish and electrics. When they have finished, your building is cleaned, the area is tidied, and we hand you the keys. Q: What are my options for internet access, phone and fax services? A: The simplest, and usually cheapest, way to get internet and phone access to your building is to use a wireless router and a dual cordless DECT phone. Instead of using a traditional fax machine there are many software applications available such as efax that allow you to send and receive faxes using your internet connection. Alternatively you can contract your current telephone/internet provider. We are happy to provide a full service, subject to a full site survey, to manage the provision of telephone and network cabling if required, though this is an additional cost as our experience has been that it is not necessary in most cases. -11-

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