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Top 5 Winter Garden Room ideas

During winter, we tend to spend more time in the house keeping warm than in the garden, which can leave the household feeling cramped. Project Timber provides a great range of fully insulated garden rooms for all year round use. Investing in an Insulated garden room is a great way to enjoy your garden and make use of extra indoor space all year round, even when it’s cold. Here are five garden room ideas for you and your family to enjoy this winter.

  1. A play area for the kids
    • Creating a den for the kids is a great way to make use of your garden room on cold and rainy days. A garden room is detached from the house, which not only gives you peace and quiet in your home, but it is also freedom for the children to play and make noise. It can help free up space for toys and keep your children entertained during the winter.

      Even though your garden room isn’t part of your house, it is still warm, safe and secure for your children to play in, so there’s no need to worry. You can also create a multi-functioning garden room, creating a calm area for your child to study as well as having toys and games to play with once their homework has been completed.

  2. A relaxing space
    • During winter, we spend a lot of time inside our houses which can cause many people to feel trapped. Using your garden room to create a dedicated space to relax and unwind is beneficial for your mental wellbeing and the ultimate escape after a long day’s work – or even just getting out the house! You can customise your garden room and decorate it to your satisfaction for the perfect peaceful room.

  3. A home movie room
    • Winter is traditionally a time to spend with friends and family espcially with it being a seasonal year, such as halloween, christmas and new year. Using your garden room to create a home cinema is a great home luxury for using to spend extra time with your loved ones, and an activity to look forward to on the evenings or weekends. Watch your favourite winter films with some home popcorn and hot chocolates, keeping nice and warm in your fully insulated garden room.

  4. Entertainment space
    • Create an entertainment space this Christmas with your garden room. Invite your friends and family round to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and eggnog, even a few mince pies. Spending on the size of your garden room, you could add a dining table and serve up your christmas dinner with your nearest and dearest. Using your garden room as a bar / function room will also create a great entertainment area for the festive season, as well as celebrating the new year with your closest ones!

  5. An art studio
    • Get creative this winter and turn your garden room into an art studio. Painting, drawing and DIY christmas presents make perfect home touched presents to give to the family, especially from the children. Using your garden room as an art studio will not only create a great hobby room for the whole family to enjoy and escape from the house, but your house will also be mess and clutter free, which is great for de-stressing!

We hope weve inspired you to invest in your very own garden room and make the use of it this winter. We have a wide range of fully insulated garden rooms available, browse them on our site.

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Man Cave Ideas

Having a Man Cave in your garden is a great way to create a dedicated space for fun, relaxation, entertainment and hobbies that everyone can enjoy.

Having fun at home is important, so here are some ideas for Man Caves to create a fun space for any gender, age and person to enjoy.

There are many benefits of a Garden Man Cave. It will create a detached space from your house for privacy and noise control. A Garden Room is also cheaper than extending your house for the extra space. A Garden Room is fully insulated for all year-round use.

We have a range of Garden Rooms ideal for creating a Man Cave that come in various sizes. A larger sized Garden Room is perfect for pool tables, large TVs and arcade games, great for multi-purpose use. A small Garden Room is great for creating a bar or chill out space.

Man Cave Ideas:

Cinema Room

A cinema room is a great way to make use of your Man Cave. The whole family can enjoy it as well as inviting your friends over for a movie night, perfect for weekends.

Bar

Having a garden bar is becoming more and more popular, with people working from home more. A garden bar is the perfect way to escape your home after a long day, as well as being great for having garden parties with friends and family.

Games Room

A games room is perfect for entertainment and enjoyment. Add a pool table, darts board and a mini fridge for drinks and snacks for the perfect games room.

Music Room

Using your garden room to create a music room is a great way to practice your skills or enjoy as a hobby, whether it is for fun or professional. A lot of people use music to relax and enjoy, so it is a great way to use your man cave as a place to unwind – as well as not giving your household a headache!

Gamer Room

For the serious gamers! Computer gamers, Xbox, PS5 and more. Creating a gaming room is a great way to have your own personalised, secluded space to enjoy without being interrupted. You can personalise your gaming room how you like, adding cool neon lights or wall art. Furnish it with a desk and gaming chair if you are using a computer, or a TV and sofa, finish it off with a mini fridge and you’ve got yourself the perfect gaming room!

We hope these ideas have given you inspiration to create your own Garden Man Cave, Take a look through our website or call 01777 802300 for more information and find the perfect Man Cave for you!

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How To Damp Proof Your Shed

Winter is approaching fast and it’s time to get your garden shed prepared for the colder and wetter months. Damp proofing your garden Shed, Summerhouse or Workshop will help to stop moisture from damaging the fabric of your building and project your belongings inside.

  1. Regular Maintenance
    • Make sure your Shed is well maintained all year round, to keep it in good condition. Check for any damage, such as holes or rotting areas and replace them before winter. Check your roof material to make sure it hasn’t deteriorated over time, and clear it from debris such as leaves, branches and moss. For the walls, doors and windows, apply a wood treatment to keep them extra protected from the weather and rot, this will help keep damp away. Your windows can crack and fall down over time, so make sure they are in good condition and have a draft exclusion, this will help keep rainwater from blowing into gaps.

  2. Go insulated!
    • Insulating insulation to your shed or choosing a fully insulated shed is a great benefit for regulating the temperature inside. Without insulation, cool surfaces such as metal tools and windows get wet when the temperature drops and soft surfaces such as wood, will swell and grow damp. Installing insulation will trap any heat inside your shed and help keep the temperature stable, to avoid damp and mould from occurring.

  3. Ventilation
    • Letting the air flow around your shed will help keep the moisture levels down. Opening the doors and windows on dry days during winter will help prevent damp from building up and replace the damp air with fresh.

  4. Good quality storage
    • Make sure you use good quality storage boxes, draws and shelves for your belongings inside your shed to keep them protected from damp and stop them from building up moisture that could affect your shed. Make sure your tools are dry before putting them away.

    Follow these steps and your Shed is less likely to suffer from damp issues which will help it last longer and stay in great condition!

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Work From Home Ideas

During the Pandemic, work from home has become more and more popular, with people having no choice but to work safely from home. This has had an impact on living space and peoples motivation. As people start going back to work, many employers are giving their staff the choice. If you are working from home, having a dedicated work space in your house will improve your focus, motivation and drive, as well as keeping work separate from home distractions. The best way to do this is to invest in a Garden Office – separate from your house, but still part of your home.

Work From Home Ideas:

  1. The My Den
    • Our My Den garden office is perfect for creating office space. Furnish it with a rug, desk and a computer chair and you have the perfect place to do your paperwork and computer duties!

  2. The Evolution Garden Room
    • Our Evolution Garden Room is perfect for creating a work from home. This could be ideal for a photographer, to create a photography studio for clients to come to. Maybe you are a pet photographer and need a dedicated space to set up your camera, lighting and backdrop, but there is not enough room in the house, and renting office spaces is expensive – The Evolution is the perfect solution.

  3. Summerhouses
    • Our Cannes and Verano Summer Houses are great for people on a budget who need a delicate work space but have limited funds. They are affordable and great quality and come in a range of sizes.

  4. The Grandmaster Range
    • Our Grandmaster Garden Rooms are great for creating a larger, shared office space. They come in a variety of sizes, great if you have a home business with your partner and both need a shared office space, furnish it with two office desks and you’ve got the perfect working environment away from home distractions.
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Garden Bar Ideas

Having a bar in your garden is becoming more and more popular, and there are lots of great reasons as to why! They provide a great entertainment source for having friends and family over, and can also increase the value of your house, as well as being enjoyable and useful for yourself.

How to make a garden bar

  1. The Garden Bar: We would recommend using one of our fully insulated garden rooms, although you can use our standard non-insulated buildings, an insulated garden room will be more suitable to use all year round, is a more premium product and good for temperature regulation. We also recommend adding a laminate floor.
    • Using a fully insulated garden room is recommended
    • Be able to use your bar all year round
    • Add laminate flooring for a professional finish

  2. Furnish it with bar furniture, such as bar stools, a bar-top counter,, fridges, drink selections, a TV, a sofa and some cool lighting! Adding a neon sign or fairy lights will give your garden bar that extra wow factory. Use a premium paint to give your garden bar a smooth finish, you can be colourful or minimal depending on your taste.
    • Furnish with a bar counter, stools and a mini fridge
    • Add the wow factor with extra lighting

  3. Make sure you plan out your garden bar well, create a mood board from inspiration from sites such as instagram or interest, for the look you are trying to achieve.
    • Use mood boards to plan out your garden bar beforehand
    • Create your bar to your own style

  4. Add all the essential bar accessories – glasses, coasters, games and a cocktail shaker are on our list!
    • Impress your friends with all the accessories such as cocktail shakers and games

Now enjoy your garden parties with your new bar!

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How to look after your garden

Having a healthy, beautiful garden to enjoy can transform the feeling of your home and make it more appealing to sell if you are in that position. It is important to maintain your garden so that it does not become overgrown. Here are some of our top tips for looking after your garden.

  1. Keep it trimmed – Make sure you keep your garden well trimmed. This includes pruning your plants which will encourage them to grow, Deadheading flowers to avoid over growth to keep them well contained, and also cutting hedges back, this will encourage them to grow healthy and also keep your garden looking smart.
  2. Remove dead plants and leaves – Rack up any dead plants or fallen leaves from your garden. This can encourage mould and fungi to spread which could kill your plants / flowers, it also stops your garden from looking messy and dull.
  3. Watering! – Make sure you keep your garden hydrated! Whether you have a sprinkler or use a watering can, you need to ensure your plants, lawn, flowers and trees are watered so that they do not die, especially in the summer months.
  4. Weeding – Weeds use the resources that your plants need and can kill your garden quickly. They can also harbor pests and diseases, so it’s critical that you avoid having weeds in your garden, make sure you remove any that you spot!
  5. Fertilize plants as necessary for the specific plant variety, but avoid fertilizing when plants are undergoing drought or other stress. Fertilizing the plants will encourage healthy growth.
  6. Follow these steps and you will have a beautiful, healthy green garden to enjoy!

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Preparing Your Garden For Winter

Preparing your Garden for winter can be a substantial task, so we’re going to give you tips and tricks to make it easier. Keeping your garden well maintained throughout the year will benefit it when the summer months arrive and you are able to enjoy it in the pleasant weather.

  1. Clean up rotting and dead plants, this will stop healthy ones from becoming infected and also allow new ones to grow with no hazards, as well as keeping your garden looking fresh.
    • Clean up rotting and dead plants
    • allow new plants to grow next year

  2. Prepare your soil for spring – During autumn and winter, it is a great time to dig up your soil and add amendments like compost, fertilizer and manure, which will break down and enrich your soil over the winter months, ready for fresh, new plants to grow when spring arrives.
    • Enrich your soil over the winter months with compost and other amendments
    • Adding compost helps new plants to grow in spring

  3. Clean and sharpen your tools – make sure you take care of your garden tools and store them away in a garden shed where they are protected from weather conditions throughout winter, they will be bright and shiny when the season changes.
    • take care of your garden tools by cleaning them
    • Store your garden tools away in your shed

  4. Tidy paths and pavings – Remove any debris, dead weeds and leaves from your walkways and garden edges, this will keep your paths less slippery and well maintained.
    • Remove any debris and dead weeds
    • Keep your pathways well maintained so they are less slippery.

  5. Prepare Garden structures – Make sure your garden sheds are prepared for the winter. Repair any damages or weak boards as the cold weather will add to this problem.
    • Keep your garden buildings repaired.
    • Apply a new coating of treatment to protect it in the wetter weather and maintain your buildings warranty.

    If you follow these main steps for your garden winter care, you’ll have a fresh, beaming garden to enjoy in the spring, don’t leave your garden to suffer.

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Easy Garden Vegetables To grow

You can’t beat home grown vegetables! Having a garden shed is a great way to organise your hobby and keep healthy. Use your garden shed as a dry, secure storage space for your garden growing tools, as well as a growing area for various vegetables.

The easiest garden vegetables to grow are:

Tomatoes – They are one of the most popular veg plants to grow and can easily be grown from seeds. If you’re growing them outdoors they can be sown from late March, but if you are opting to grow in a greenhouse, you can start sowing from late February.

  • Easy to grow
  • Perfect for a greenhouse

Potatoes – Many people think of potatoes as a difficult crop, but ‘early’ varieties are trouble-free. They are planted in late February and early March and harvested 10 to 20 weeks later.

Potatoes need very deep soil, so it may be worth growing them in a raised bed or a container like a dustbin. Keep pushing soil up around the stems as they grow to create a mound, and harvest when the leaves turn yellow.

  • Early varieties give trouble free growing
  • Suited to planting in deep beds

Green Beans -Broad beans and runner beans are easy veg to grow for beginners. Like peas, they need a support system made from bamboo canes or a wire frame.

Sow directly into the ground in April and harvest from June onwards. Pick the veg constantly to keep the plant vigorous. If you’re short of space, try a dwarf variety that grows like a little bush – it’s great for containers too.

  • Great for beginners
  • Bamboo canes are required to support them

Chillies – As we continue to get more adventurous in the kitchen, chillies are becoming more and more popular. Surprisingly, chilli plants grow well in Britain, if they are kept warm. The hotter the variety, the more warmth it will need to ripen, so choose something like a mild cayenne variety for the best results.Sow the seeds indoors on a warm windowsill in spring and move the plants outside in May. Keep watered and harvest from July onwards. Picking the fruit regularly will ensure the plant puts its energy into producing more fruit.

  • Warm is required to grow chillies
  • Better suited for growing indoors or in a potting shed
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Top Tips for maintaining your garden shed!

1. Clear the surroundings from debris.

  • Keeping the surroundings clear and maintained will help protect your building from rot and decay.
  • Be sure to remove any soil or plants from around the base.
  • Clean off dirt and plants that will hold moisture to the surface of the wood, which could lead to rot and fungal decay.

2. Regularly check the roof covering.

  • If the roof has moss growing on it, make sure you clean it off with a moss killer as this will hold water and create problems in the future.
  • Keep the roof of any twigs or branches that have fallen onto the roof.
  • Having an EPDM rubber roof will mean you won’t need to change the roof covering and is maintenance free.

3. Add guttering to your shed.

  • Adding guttering will allow the rain water to drain from the roof and keep the building in good condition.
  • Guttering is also a great way to collect rainwater in a water butt for your plants in the dryer months.

4. Regularly treat your shed.

  • Apply a wood stain or treatment to help keep the wood in good condition and protect it from weather conditions and other elements.
  • Treating your building annually is required to maintain its warranty.

5. Keep it repaired.

  • Keeping any water ingress out of your shed is essential to increase its longevity.
  • You can use wood filler for any gaps or splits which may occur, or even extra treatment where the boards move apart in the summer months.
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5 Ways to use your Garden Shed

1. Storage Space

  • Have a tidier house and garden
  • Keep your belongings safe and secure

One of the best ways to use your garden shed is for storage space. Whether it is clearing out belongings in the house for extra living space or tidying up your garden belongings to keep them in a dry and secured space, such as a lawn mower or BBQ, a garden shed provides a dry and secure place to do this. You can add locks and bolts to your shed to keep them safe!

2. Workshop / Tool shed

  • Your own space for DIY projects
  • Work away from distractions

High quality garden sheds are ideal to create workshops or tool stations. Furnish it with some shelves, a bench and chair to work from and you’ve got an ideal set up. Using it as a workshop or tool station will also free up space in your garage.

3. Growing Vegetables or plants

  • Grow your own plants or vegetables
  • Have space to store pots and compost

Turn your garden shed into the perfect plant growing house! Add some draw units to keep the different seeds organised and some shelves to store the plant pots on and watch your plants grow. The best vegetables are home grown and it is also an enjoyable hobby.

4. Wildlife watching

  • Spend more free time in your garden
  • A secluded space without disturbing nature

If you are a nature and wildlife enthusiast, then turning your garden shed into a wildlife spotting zone is a great way to watch and observe your garden’s wildlife without disturbing it. Make sure your shed has some windows and furnish it with a comfy chair and some binoculars to start finding your favourite garden animals.

5. Hobby Room

  • Your own pace to enjoy your hobbies
  • Free up space in your house
  • Entertain your guests in the surrounds of your garden

Have a hobby that takes up too much space in the house? Maybe you are an artist and want a dedicated area to paint and draw from, but do not have the extra space in the house? A garden shed is a budget friendly way to create a dedicated space to enjoy your favourite hobbies. Using a garden shed as a hobby room is also ideal if you have children – you can create a play zone where all the toys can be stored.

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How to Assemble a Shed

1. It’s all about the base

  • A solid level base is required for your shed before you begin assembling it.
  • Level paving slabs make a great choice if you are on a budget and have DIY skills to create it.
  • A concrete base with sufficient drainage is an excellent choice for larger buildings as it provides a solid and long-lasting foundation for your building.
  • A timber Eze Base is also an option if you have a building under 12ft wide. This provides a timber frame for your building which will need to be positioned level using levelling brackets for support posts.

2. Laying the floor sections

  • Position your floor sections according to the instructions.
  • The number of floor sections will depend on the size of your building.
  • The floors can be screwed together with angled screws.

3. Fixing the starting wall panels

  • The first two panels need to be fitted in the correct position for the rest of the panels to be assembled correctly.
  • The back panel needs to be lined up to the join of the floor.
  • The gable panel sits on the inside of the wall panel.
  • The panels will overhang the floors slightly.

4. Fixing the wall panels

  • The wall panels are screwed together with 50mm screws in the positions shown depending on your building size.
  • The gable panel sections can be fitted together on the ground first then fixed in place.

5. Truss and roof support fixing

  • The roof trusses are positioned at either 4ft or 3ft intervals depending on the size of your roof sections.
  • If you have an OSB roof you will also need to fit the additional roof supports between the 4ft distances.
  • The centre purlins will fit between the trusses.

6. Adding the roof sheets or panels

  • For OSB roof sheets the timber eaves purlin will need to be fitted before the roof sheets are positioned.
  • The roof sheets or panels fit between the roof trusses
  • The roof sheets or panels need to be pushed up tight to the centre to make the building rigid.

7. Fixing the doors and hinges

  • The hinges are fitted to the doors with equal spacing.
  • They are fitted to the doors before they are hung.
  • Once the doors are fitted, tower bolts and turn buttons are fitted to hold the doors in place.

8. Glazing the windows

  • The protective cover needs to be removed from the styrene before fitting
  • The styrene glazing is fitted into the window opening and secured with beading strips.
  • Cardboard can be used to protect the glazing from being scratched when the beading is fitted

9. Felting the shed

  • The rolls of felt will need cutting to size with a sharp knife with some extra length to overhang the sides.
  • The felt rolls are fitted on the sides of the roof first and then down the ridge.
  • The felt is tacked in place with roof tacks at 100mm intervals

10. Adding the finishing touches

  • The cloaking strips are added where the panels join.
  • The fascias are added to the top of the gables and the finial in the centre.
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Top 10 reasons for a workshop shed

1. Have your own workspace in your garden, away from distractions

  • Having your own separate space helps keep noise levels away from your house
  • Add double glazing for an even quieter place to work

2. A perfect place for DIY enthusiasts or hobbyists

  • Save money by being able to work on your own projects yourself
  • No need to travel or hire tradesmen who have the space for larger equipment

3. More space. Free up space in your house and garden from tools and storage units

  • From a small DIY space to a large workshop, we can cater for all your requirements
  • Have a tidier house and garden with all your tools stored neatly away in one place

4. More storage space for those bigger projects

  • Workshop sheds come in a wide range of sizes, perfect for maximising under cover storage space in your garden
  • Free up space in your garage

5. Multipurpose space for a private, dedicated work space or even a man cave

  • Workshop sheds are very veralise on how you can use them, whether its a mechanical fixing workspace or a hobby area to make and build things in your spare time, they are great for having a separate, dedicated space away from home distractions

6. Safe and secure. Lock away your garden items to prevent theft

  • You can secure your shed with appropriate locks so you don’t have to worry about your belongings being stolen

7. Add value to your home and make it more desirable for buyers

  • Having a garden shed is a great way to show off your garden for potential buyers and a great extra to have in a garden, it is appealing for buyers to start picturing how they would use it and imagine what to store in it, such as a BBQ, wheelbarrow, bikes etc.

8. Get creative. Your own space to decorate how you like

  • A workshop is a great way to bring out your artistic side and decorate it with paint, separate from the house so you can let loose on your individual style.
  • You can make your garden shed look stylish and stand out in the garden

9. Get green. Use it to grow your own vegetables and plants.

  • Your shed is a great, accessible place to store gardening equipment and create an indoor greenhouse. Use your shed to grow your own vegetables.

10. Keep your items better for longer. Protect your items from the weather in a fully pressure treated building.

  • A workshop shed provides a dry area to keep your garden tools protected and stop them getting damaged.
  • A workshop shed lasts a long time and comes protected from rot and fungal decay.
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Apex VS Pent Shed

When it comes to buying a garden shed or summerhouse, there are different roof styles to choose from. It is important you choose the right roof style for your garden building requirements.

An Apex roof gives you more headroom in the centre but less at the eaves. They are commonly used for a workshop, with the extra headspace being ideal for a workspace. They also stand out more in the garden.

A Pent roof has a more modern, flat style. They have more headroom down one side of the building and a consistent roof height, making them ideal to use for storage space. Pent sheds tend to blend into the garden more with their flat roof and box-like design.

1. Traditional or Contemporary

  • Choose from a traditional apex style roof or a contemporary pent roof
  • Apex roofs are a traditional English style peaked roof
  • Pents have a more modern style flat roof or ‘mono-pitch’ roof

2. Headroom

  • Apex sheds have more headroom in the centre and lease at the eaves
  • Pent sheds have more headroom down one side of the building

3. Workspace or Storage

  • Pents have a more consistent roof height, ideal for shelving and storing items
  • Apex sheds have a taller but more confined height to store items.
  • Apex sheds have a higher ridge height down the centre which is better for a workspace

4. Stand out or blend in?

  • Apex sheds tend to stand out more in the garden due to their apex roof which is more prominent.
  • Pent sheds tend to blend in more with their flat roof and box-like design

5. Choose your door position

  • Pent sheds can have the doors central, offset or in the gables
  • Apex sheds usually have the doors positioned in the gable end

6. Roof Options

  • Standard pent sheds come with OSB roof sheets as standard
  • Apex sheds offer the choice to upgrade to a tongue and groove roof
  • Our lounge and clubhouse ranges come with a tongue and groove roof as standard

7. Shingles Option

  • Pents aren’t suitable for roof shingles due to the more shallow gradient
  • Apex tongue and groove roofs are suitable for shingles due to the steeper roof pitch

8. Workshop or Garden Office?

  • Apex buildings are generally used more for workshops and a more traditional look.
  • Contemporary pent roofs look better as a modern garden office due to their flat office shaped internal space.

9. Suitable for DIY and Potting

  • Apex sheds are usually more suited for a workspace where a workbench can be placed in the eaves
  • Pent sheds can also be used as a workspace but with a lower but more consistent roof height
  • Windowed versions of each style also make great potting sheds

10. More water run-off at the back of a pent building

  • Apex roofs are steeper and have more drainage on both sides
  • Pent sheds are mono-pitch and water drains at the back
  • Easier to add a water butt to a pent due to one side with drainage and cheaper to add guttering
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Top 10 reasons to have a garden office

1. Cheaper than renting an office

  • Save money on monthly office rent
  • Finance options available to spread the cost

If you are currently renting office space you will know about the high costs and bills that come with it. If you are looking for a way to save money on office space, then a garden office is the perfect solution. In comparison to monthly costs, a garden office is much cheaper, and the cost of the building is absorbed by adding value to your home, which makes having your own office a much better option.

2. Adds value to your home

  • A high-quality garden office will add value to your home
  • A garden office also makes your house more desirable

By building a garden office in your garden, you are creating another room and making your house more desirable to potential buyers, therefore having a garden office will help to raise the value of your home.

3. No more commuting

  • Save money on commuting costs as well as office rent
  • Less money spent on fuel, tickets, or running a car
  • Gain more time back from not travelling each day

With a garden office, you will no longer need to travel to and from work, where your office is just a stroll away. This of course will save you money over time, by not having to spend money on fuel, expensive bus or train tickets, and even save money on lunch by not going to a supermarket or fast food outlet. Also, if you own a car, you will also save money on its maintenance and insurance by not having to travel as much.

4. Your own quiet working environment without distractions

  • A fully insulated garden office with double glazing keeps the noise to a minimum
  • No distractions from your family when working from home
  • Discuss business details without interruption

With your own garden office, you will have a quiet place to work, away from your home and away from distractions. With double glazing as standard on all insulated buildings, the noise levels from the outside will be greatly reduced, and also reduced from inside of the building. This means you will be able to have important calls and meetings without getting distracted.

5. Added privacy

  • Have business calls in a private place
  • Ideal for working with confidential information
  • Meet clients in a secluded place

Having your own private office means that your workspace is much more quiet and secluded where you can take important calls in a quiet place. You can also deal with confidential information in a private office. You can even have video calls or meetings with the knowledge that any confidential information won’t be heard from your garden.

6. Personalised workspace

  • Work in your own private space
  • Personalise to your own tastes

In your own garden office, you can decorate it and personalise it how you want. If you are in a rented office, the way you can decorate it or brand it will be restricted to your contract terms, whereas in your own office you are free to do what you want. You can also add air conditioning or other features that you may not have available in a rented office space, or even in your own home.

7. Separate your work life from your home life by not working in your home

  • Have a definitive start and end time for your workday
  • An office away from your house keeps everything separate much easier
  • Keeps your house tidy from work details

When working in your own home, it can become difficult to separate your work time from your family time because your office is in the same place. By having a physically separate place to work, it is much easier to clearly define a start time and an end time to your working day. You could even replace your old commute time with time to exercise as if you were walking or cycling to work.

8. Improve the appearance of your garden

  • Have a professional-looking workspace in your garden
  • Make your garden look more contemporary
  • Choose from our range of paints to complement your garden

Having a tidy garden can make your home more attractive and even more impressive to your friends and family. Adding a garden office will also improve the appearance of your garden, making it look more contemporary and even adding a splash of colour that compliments your surroundings.

9. Fully insulated for a comfortable office you can use all year round

  • Internally clad for a smooth finish
  • Lined with our high-performance multi-foil insulation
  • Locks the temperature inside the panels

Our garden offices are all fully insulated with our primed and ready to paint, smooth to the touch MDF boards. Behind the internal cladding is a cavity where our multi-foil insulation creates a barrier from the outside temperature by trapping the air between its insulating layers. All of our panels come pre-lined to make assembly easier, and this also ensures that they are also sealed to increase the u-values.

10. Tailor your office to your own requirements

  • A wide range of sizes are available
  • Choose from timber windows or upgrade to UPVC double glazing
  • Floor thickness options are available
  • Choose from our range of cladding

If you require a small work from home space or a larger garden office, we have a wide range of building sizes and styles to choose from. All of our buildings come with flooring options and double glazing so that you can use your building all year round. We also offer UPVC doors and windows for added security and increased u-values.

You can even choose a building that is pressure treated with our secret nail cladding, made from composite timber cladding or even our premium quality western red cedar cladding for the ultimate finish to your building. All of our cladding comes with a 15-year anti-rot guarantee*, so you can be sure your garden office will last for years to come.

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Top 10 reasons To buy a Summerhouse

1. Spend more time in your garden

Spend more time in your garden

  • Shelter from the heat
  • Your own private space
  • Enjoy your garden in comfort

Enjoy more time in your garden, providing a sheltered area to enjoy your garden, away from the heat or rain. Summerhouses are versatile rooms to be able to enjoy your garden throughout the summer months.

2. The centerpiece of your garden.

centerpiece of your garden

  • Wow your neighbors
  • Relax and enjoy yourself with friends
  • Create your own sanctuary

For a garden to be truly proud of and be the envy of your neighbors! With your own space to unwind in your garden, why not complete the set with your own seating area, sun loungers, or even a hot tub!

3. A quiet place to relax away from distractions

place to relax

  • Unwind from your day
  • Your own private space

Your house is filled with distractions, whether it is people, noises, pets or entertainment devices. Having a secluded space away from these distractions is the perfect way to relax and wind down after a long day, or you might just want some peace and quiet.

4. Pressure Treated as standard

Pressure Treated as standard

  • Low maintenance
  • Longer lasting building
  • The treatment penetrates deep into the timber

Our summerhouses come with free pressure treatment as standard to give you a longer-lasting building.

5. Easy Assembly with simple instructions

Easy Assembly

  • Modular construction with panels that fit together
  • Simple assembly stages with all fixings included
  • Have your building ready faster compared to a log cabin

Summerhouses are easy to assemble. You will have your summer house up and running within a few hours. Our summer houses come with easy-to-read instructions, to make the process a breeze.

6. Tailor your building to your requirements

  • Choose double glazing for all year round use
  • Upgrade your floor for heavier items
  • Upgrade your roof covering to enjoy for longer

Ideally suited for all your requirements with a wide range of sizes and upgrade options to tailor your perfect building. Choose from styrene glazed or double glazed windows and doors for panoramic views of your garden. Floor thickness options are also available for those heavier items.

7. Add value to your home

  • Have a more attractive garden for buyers
  • Have extra space in your house with a room in your garden

A neat and tidy garden furnished with a class British summerhouse is a valuable seller for families. It will give your home that finished look, ideal for if you come to sell it, nobody wants hard work with an unkempt garden!

8. A place in your garden for your family to all enjoy

  • Furnish like your own home
  • Keep your family entertained for hours

A summerhouse can be a great base to sit down and enjoy a BBQ with your family and friends. Furnish it with a rug and a sofa, with the doors wide open letting in the warmth from the sun whilst the food cooks.

9. Add character to your garden

  • Make your building unique
  • Compliment your gardens look with a choice of colours
  • Contemporary or traditional style buildings are available

A traditional contemporary summerhouse can make any garden truly unique.

10. Suitable for multi-uses

A summerhouse can be used for a variety of different things, which makes it versatile. Summerhouses are a great budget-friendly option to create a home office, a hobby room, such as arts and crafts, a cozy movie room, or even just a place to relax, read a book and listen to the birds sing.

Feel ready to buy your summer house? Here at Project Timber, we sell a great range of summerhouses, call 01777 802900 for more information.

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The Cannes Summerhouse Blog

Treating yourself to a summer house is a great way to enjoy the summer months in classic british style. You can use them to add extra space to your home, a place to relax or a place to entertain.

Here at Project Timber we offer a great range of summerhouses, take our Cannes Summerhouse for example. The Cannes summer house features wide double french doors and long side windows, giving your building added character and easy access, letting in lots of natural light. Our Cannes summerhouse comes fully pressure treated and protected against all weather, to give our customers a longer lasting garden building.

What would you use your Cannes Summerhouse for? Here are some ideas.

Garden Bar

Garden bars are the perfect addition to your home to keep the parties running all year round! Having a garden bar is an exciting and entertaining asset to your home to enjoy with friends and family. With working from home becoming more popular than ever, you can use your garden bar as a wind-down space and enjoy a drink after a long day’s work, without having to get a taxi to the pub.

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Reading Room

Finding a place inside your home without any unwanted noise and distractions to sit down, relax and read a book can be a hard task.. That’s why turning your summerhouse into a relaxing reading room is a great way to use it! Furnish it with a comfy sofa, a snug rug and a bookshelf – you’ve got yourself the perfect place to relax. Our summer houses are dry and all weather protected, so you can use your reading room all through the summer!

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A Place to Relax

Summerhouses are a great way to relax and enjoy your garden all-year-round, either alone or with friends. Using a summer house to entertain your friends is a great way to use the space. Finish it off with a speaker, TV and soft furniture to create the perfect place to unwind!

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Hobby Room

Finding the space to have a dedicated room / area for your hobby in the house can be difficult. Whether you do painting, knitting, yoga, or even birdwatching, using a summerhouse as a dedicated hobby space to enjoy in your free time is a great way to free up space in the house and have no distractions – so you can enjoy your hobby in peace!

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Movie Room

Create a cosy movie room for the perfect date nights, from the comfort of your home. Furnish your summerhouse with some fairy lights, a comfy sofa and a tv or projector to watch your favourite movies.

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Call 01777 802300

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The My Den Work from Home Garden Office

The My Den Work from Home Garden Office

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At Project Timber we offer unique home garden office for customers to create their perfect work from home space.

Working from home is becoming more and more popular with companies changing the way their employees work since the COVID pandemic. Working from home does have its cons, especially if you have to work from a bedroom or on the sofa. It’s time to make a positive change with dedicated office space, having a reliable place for work will massively help your productivity.

We offer multiple garden room’s for the perfect home offices. Let’s introduce the My Den, a Multifunctional Home Office / Hobby room in the privacy of your garden. It is compact, attractive and quick to assemble.

The My Den is an ideal solution for working from a home garden office, which can also have multiple uses, such as a games room, music room, summerhouse or a place to relax.

A Home Office:

The My Den is perfect to use as a home office. Furnish it with a desk, computer and a rug – you’ve got yourself a comfortable private working space with no home distractions from the comfort of your garden, keeping those commuting costs to a minimum. The My Den is also suitable for your own beauty room such as a nail or eyelash salon.

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A Hobby Room:

If you don’t work from home and find yourself commuting into a workplace throughout the week, you can use the My Den Garden Office as a private space to relax. You can use it as a hobby room for example such as arts and crafts. After a stressful day at work, the last thing you want is coming home and having house chores to do or sharing the tv, or loud noises. You can take yourself away from those distractions to enjoy some downtime to rewind.

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A Gaming Room:

If you are an avid gamer, having your own space makes your whole experience even more immersive, without having to worry about noise or any interruptions to your gaming. With your own My Den, you have your own private space away from your house, away from distractions and also less distractions for other family members!

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A Music Room:

Having your own space for a music room away from your house is certainly a no-brainer. With the space you need for music equipment and even sound proofing, you can practise or record in the comfort of your own garden room, without any distractions. With double glazing as standard and a uPVC door as standard, you can be sure that any escaping sound will be kept to a minimum so even your neighbours will be happy!

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Fully Insulated

The My Den is suitable for all year round use, it comes fully insulated with our high performance multi-foil insulation. Our multi-foil insulation has multiple layers which lock the temperature in the colder months and deflects the heat in the warmer months. It also comes with a heavy-duty fully insulated metal roof as well.

The My Den is quick and easy to install. We pre-assemble and pre-insulate the building panels so you can simply fix them together, saving you assembly time and money. The walls are also internally clad with our white MDF internal cladding, giving your building a modern finish which you can paint to create your own style.

Premium Quality

For a garden office that will last you years to come, the My Den has been specially designed to have increased weather protection. It has our signature secret nail pressure treated cladding, giving your building a smooth premium finish whilst being protected from rot and decay. It is also constructed with our thicker 27mm x 44mm framing that gives your building extra strength and rigidity. Our metal roof is also our most durable and heavy duty roof option we offer on our garden buildings, so you can be sure your building is truly built to last.

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Assembling a Garden Building – What you need to know – 100% go to guide on how to build a garden building

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How to Assemble a Garden Building

Assembling a garden building doesn’t need to seem like a daunting task. It is really part of the experience where there is nothing more satisfying than creating your own building that you can enjoy with your own skills. Of course, there are details that need to be considered before it comes to assembly, but having some extra knowledge beforehand can make the assembly a good experience and achievement, no matter how big or small your building is.

This guide aims to cover all the key aspects that will help you make the best choices for your outdoor space and garden building.

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The important stuff

Before you even make the purchase, there are a few important things to consider:

  • If your building is to be placed within 2 metres of any garden boundary, then it’s maximum height must be 2.5m to avoid requiring planning permission. The footprint the building covers would also have to be less than 50% of the total area of land around the original house. A building below 30 metres squared would normally be exempt from planning providing it follows the other guidelines. However, some local council’s rules may vary and so if you are planning on getting a large building then checking with your local council about planning permission is advised.
  • Have you notified your neighbours of the proposed building? This is because it may obscure views or take up a large amount of space so it’s always worth checking first to avoid any surprises.
  • Do you have a suitable area in your garden for the building and does it require any additional work? Ideally, the space you have in mind would be flat, clear of debris, and have no overhanging branches at building height.
  • Is your build area flat and would you require a base installing prior, or can this be done at the time of the build? This is always an important part to consider as the base of a building must be flat, and if done properly, it can greatly increase the longevity of your building.

Location, location

The location of your garden building is very important for a number of reasons. If the location of your building is suitable for the building it can help make your building last longer, gain better use from it and make the assembly a smoother process. Even if the use of your building is different, such as being a summerhouse, garden storage unit, workshop, garden office, or even a home gym or spa; having your building in a suitable location can save you any inconveniences further down the line over the lifespan of your building.

The key elements to take into consideration are:

  • Distance from any garden boundaries. There should be an adequate distance around the building to allow space for annual treatment and to prevent damp and moisture building up from having it in a confined space.
  • Exposure to the elements. This could be an important deciding factor in the specification of the building you choose. If the area is very exposed to wind and rain, it would be worth considering investing in a more heavy-duty building that has increased weather resistance, such as a pressure treated building or one with composite timber cladding. You may even consider a few upgrades such as an EPDM rubber roof for the extra protection required.
  • Proximity to your house. Any buildings that are forward to the front elevation of your house are not permitted, but anything behind the front of your house should be fine.
  • Ground suitability. The ground under your building should also be suitable, as a ground that is uneven and even likely to sink would cause problems after and during the build.
  • Sun direction. If you have bought a summerhouse or a building you intend on spending time inside, it would be wise to know where the sun shines during the day that will help you choose the right position and even configuration of your building to get the most from it.
  • Accessibility. A fairly obvious one but still important to consider, especially if you intend to use your building regularly. You may even consider not just the area of your garden that you can access your building from, but also whether your building would benefit from having larger doors, or even an additional opening for increased accessibility.

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Do it yourself? or assembly team?

Once you have made the decision on which building you would like to purchase, it is a good idea to know how much work is required for the main assembly.

For example, if the building is simply a small shed, then this may be a building that you are comfortable with putting up yourself. But if the building is fairly large, it will likely require two people to assemble, and likely require a timber or concrete base installed beforehand.

It is always good if you have some basic DIY knowledge if you will be the assembler. These are things like using drills, hammers, and using step ladders, etc. Some stages are more advanced than others and so you need to know if you will require assistance when it comes to the build. As well as this, you will also need some basic DIY tools for the assembly as these are not usually provided. These are tools such as:

  • Hammer
  • Screwdriver
  • Drill
  • Wood Saw
  • Safety Gloves
  • Spirit Level
  • Tape Measure
  • Cutting Knife
  • Step Ladder

A good way to gauge if you will be able to build the building yourself is to carefully read the product instructions as soon as you receive the building or in advance, where you may be able to obtain a copy before delivery. The instructions will give you a good idea of what to expect and the complexity of the building. Some large buildings will have large roof panels or purlins which will certainly require two people to lift.

You should still be able to judge whether you are comfortable assembly the building yourself, or if you will require an assembly service.

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Why choose an assembly service?

When it comes to deciding whether you require an assembly service with your building, there are a number of benefits that you could make it worth considering.

The first is, of course, the time saving you will get from having a team of experts doing the work for you. With their expert knowledge and experience, they will be able to assemble your building in a fraction of the time taken by a single person or even a local tradesman.

When compared to using a local tradesman, an assembly team will offer much better value for money. This is due to:

  • Having specialized knowledge and experience in assembling garden buildings
  • Trained in their field and highly efficient
  • They carry spare parts just in case
  • They have all of the required equipment to hand
  • They can assemble large buildings in a short amount of time
  • They can also build bespoke buildings easily, which don’t usually come with specific instructions for the building.

These factors all add up in the amount of time taken to assemble a building, which is a cost-saving in itself compared to a tradesman who may not be a specialist in garden buildings. The time saved to you is also to be considered, were the days spent assembling the building yourself could be time spent doing other things you enjoy, where you could even be busy enough to take more time out of your weekend.

With the assembly team, a building could be assembled within a day or so depending on the size, meaning that you will be able to use your building sooner and spend time on the finishing touches. They can even install bases, electrics, and plumbing if required, meaning it will also save you the hassle of finding multiple tradesmen for the same project, and also not needing to shop around to get the best deal.

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It’s all about the base

The base for your building is one of the most important aspects as this ensures the building is level and can be erected without any issues and won’t create any additional problems after completion.

There are lots of types of bases that a garden building can be constructed on, so it’s important to know which base is the most suitable for your building. The building must be kept off the damp ground and the base should have sufficient drainage to prevent water pooling and damp building up, causing it to rot. If a building is built on a good base that meets all the requirements it will last for many years longer, which in the long run will save you money.

A smaller building may only require pressure treated bearers to keep it off the ground, but this wouldn’t be as good as a more permanent solution. It also comes down to the budget and the needs of the building.

In all cases, paving slabs or a concrete base is the most suited, however, there are pressure treated timber alternatives which can also be a cheaper option. A pressure-treated eze base is a good option as this will have increased weather protection and resistance from rot for up to 15 years. This can also be fixed into the ground using spikes or even using post mix for an even more stable solution.

The size of the base is also important where it must be big enough to fit the floor securely if it is a timber base, where dimensions can be obtained from the manufacturer, or you could purchase a base for the building size you choose from the same company to save any hassle.

If you prefer to have a concrete base, it may also be an option to have the base installed by the company’s assembly team, which again, could save you time and money.

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Before the big day

Once all prior arrangements have been worked out and your delivery day is all set, the next thing to consider is how the building will arrive and how it will be transported to the build area. Most companies offer a kerbside delivery service, which means they will unload your delivery in front of your house, so it’s good to make any arrangements with the neighbours if you have a busy street so that there will be enough space for your building to be unloaded.

The building will be flat packed and will come in separate panels and kits, so assistance may be required to help lift the parts and transport them to your garden. Some companies supply panels that are designed to through your front door, so you can take the panels through your house to your garden. Some parts may be very heavy, such as double glazed doors, which is certainly a two-man job to lift and move. If you have an alleyway or a path to your garden then it should be kept clear before delivery. The build area should also be clear ready for the arrival of your building.

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Before you start the build

For a smoother build, it is always a good idea to check the parts are correct as soon as possible after delivery. There should be details of the parts of your building from the delivery and in the product instructions. These parts will generally include wall panels, window panels, windows, doors, floor panels, roof panels, roof felt or EPDM rubber roof, a woodkit that contains timber strips and a bag of fixings and door furniture, etc.

In some cases, some panels may have sap or small chips due to knots. This is perfectly normal for a timber building and won’t affect the end quality of your building. If any boards seem out of alignment from being knocked in transit, you can simply tap the panel on the affected edge to straighten them up again.

Here are a few tips when assembling the building:

Reading the product instructions – Yes, we have all been there, assembling a brand new product with our own expert knowledge, with varying degrees of success. However, a garden building is trickier than you think, even the smallest of sheds have stages that are critical to get right, and can mean the building’s end quality could be compromised, so it is highly advised. A better idea, if you can, is to read the instructions further in advance to the assembly. This will make the job much easier.

Grouping the similar parts together – with all of the parts grouped together it makes it much easier to select the correct one during the build, or even laying out the panels around the build area to make selecting the required parts much easier and making the assembly quicker.

Pilot drilling the holes before fixing – By doing this, it helps prevent any of the timber splittings when fixing it together, especially the thinner bits of timber such as fascias and finials. Finials should be fixed with panel pins rather than nails as they are the most prone to splitting.

Using cardboard to protect the glazing when fixing – A simple but effective way to prevent any scratches occurring when fixing the beading around your glazing. The styrene does come with a protective film but this should be removed before fixing. Also, be careful not to nail through the glazing when fitting the outer strips as this will cause the glazing to split.

Cutting the felt before fitting to the roof – The felt should be measured and cut to size before it is fitted to the building. This will make the cut much neater and the job easier.

Pushing the roof panels up to the centre tightly – This is quite a critical stage if you have an apex roof building. The roof gives the building a lot of its strength, so having the roof panels fit tightly and squarely to the building will make your building even stronger and durable. It will take some force to push the last roof panel up to the centre tightly. Two people are recommended for this. Once this is done you will notice the whole building tighten up squarely and Ridgid. If the roof panels aren’t pushed up tightly this could result in the roof bowing in the centre over time and a less rigid building.

Smaller parts treatment before assembly – This could be a good time-saver and also keep your building looking neat. It’s much easier to paint the cloaking strips, finials and windows separately before fixing them, so the paint (if a different colour) doesn’t accidentally go onto the main panels. It is also easier to fit hinges to a pre-painted panel rather than painting around them.

Treating your building – This should be done straight after assembly or even prior if possible. Treating your building is extremely important in preserving the quality of your building and protecting it from the elements. The panels usually come factory treated, which is a watered 2down layer of treatment, which will only last 1 month. If your building is pressure treated, then additional treatment isn’t a necessity as the timber has had the preservative forced deep into the wood, giving it extra protection from moisture and rot. You can still paint your pressure treated building but only after at least 1 month after rain, when the pressure treated timber has fully dried.

With this extra knowledge, you are sure to be well prepared when it finally comes to assembling your building, and it will also mean your building will be made to the highest level it can be, and even be an experience to look forward to!

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