FAQ’s
Everything you need to know about our garden rooms, the design process, planning and installation.
Design
- Many of our customers want to have garden rooms that are divided into separate spaces, and this is something we will be happy to do for you. We can install partition walls, complete with internal doors if necessary, to create separate spaces in any of our larger sized rooms. You could use one space as your home office and another as your yoga studio, for example. Just let us know what you have in mind and we’ll be happy to help.
- Yes, it is possible to fit skylights and roof lanterns in a garden room. Our team will be happy to discuss the various options with you during the site consultation and include them in your quotation as needed. Skylights and roof lanterns can be a great way to bring natural light into your garden room and create a brighter, more welcoming space. They can also enhance the overall aesthetic of the building and add value to your property. If you are interested in adding skylights or roof lanterns to your garden room, please let our team know during the consultation process and we will be happy to provide you with more information and a customised quote.
- Of course! This is a query we receive very regularly. The installation of water and waste connections for toilets, sinks, showers and kitchen facilities is becoming more and more common. After all, many people spend an increasing amount of time in their garden rooms, and they want to enjoy all the features they have in their own homes. The standard connection option is a very traditional method of trenching and connecting to the nearest mains foul drain and the nearest water supply. There are building control regulations we need to adhere to, but this is something that we deal with for you so there is no need to worry. The connections will all be signed off by building control, and we will provide you with all the paperwork to prove it.
- Yes it can, but our garden rooms are so warm that this isn’t essential.
- It can, but we don’t feel you really require it. Our garden rooms are so toasty that extra heating measures aren’t needed. Swap out the wood burner for some extra space!
- The outside of your garden room shouldn’t need any painting or staining once it’s completed. However, if you want to create something funky, you can use a water-based paint or stain that’s safe for the wood, so you can be as bold as you like! Talk to our design team.
- If you want Wi-Fi in your garden room, this is easy to do. You could simply run an ethernet cable from your property to the garden room and connect it to a Wi-Fi router. Alternatively, you may be able to access the Wi-Fi signal from your home. To do this, you might need a Wi-Fi extender or Wi-Fi repeater, which boosts the signal and makes it easier to access the main Wi-Fi signal.
- We offer three external timber cladding options; Thermowood, Siberian larch or western red cedar. Each can be left to weather naturally or you can choose to finish them with the colour of your choice. The other main choices are:
- Reclaimed wood
- Shou Sufi ban burnt Japanese wood cladding
- Composite cladding
- Thermowood
- Aboddo wood
- Yes, we only use high-specification windows and door locks to make sure your garden building is as secure as possible. That being said, we would always recommend keeping valuable items out of sight. It’s also a good idea to let your insurance company know that you have a garden room and find out if you need extra cover.
- Yes, you can, please speak to one of our team we will be happy to help.
Construction
- While we do not currently offer a completely soundproof solution for our garden rooms, we do offer a noise reduction pack that can help to reduce the transmission of sound through the walls, floors, and ceilings of the garden building. This pack includes sound-reducing insulation, a sound-reducing membrane, and acoustic glass. The insulation and membrane work together to effectively reduce the transfer of sound to approximately -45db, while the acoustic glass helps to reduce the transmission of sound through windows and doors. However, it is important to note that the acoustic glass is the least effective component of the noise reduction pack, and the more glass is included in your garden room, the less effective the pack will be at reducing noise. If you have any questions about our noise reduction pack or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- 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 value added to the property is taken into account. In premium locations, the value added to the property can vastly outweigh the cost of our garden room. Estate agents will confirm this. We can always build you a new one.
- No we do not. To ensure the highest quality of your installation and longevity of your room, all our buildings are installed by our very own in-house team of trained staff.
- You will need to treat your timber throughout its life, so we would always recommend leaving an adequate gap big enough to fit a person through. Then depending on the height of your building will depend on the space you would need to leave between your room and any neighbouring boundaries. We can establish this during the design and planning stages.
- We are 100% bespoke and use multiple suppliers. All of our timber is sourced from sustainable forests in countries with colder climates, so the wood is closer grained and heavier, avoiding the more open grained wood that has a greater tendency to twist or warp.
- Yes, we only use high-specification windows and door locks to make sure your garden building is as secure as possible. That being said, we would always recommend keeping valuable items out of sight. It’s also a good idea to let your insurance company know that you have a garden room and find out if you need extra cover.
- Yes, a solid base is necessary for a garden room. It provides a stable foundation and helps to ensure the safety, security, and stability of the building. The type of base that’s right for your garden room will depend on various factors, including the size of your space, the type of ground it will be installed on, and the intended use of your garden room or garden office. Our experts will assess your needs and recommend the best base for your space, whether it be a concrete slab, a paved surface, or a foundation made of blocks or bricks. We’ll help you determine the right size and type of base for your garden room and ensure that it’s installed to the highest standard. Contact us to learn more about your base options and how we can help you create a safe, stable, and secure garden room that meets your specific requirements.
- Our average garden room build time is 20 working days, however this will depend on any additional services you require. As we use structurally insulated panels for our garden rooms, the actual construction part of the garden room is relatively quick and easy. For larger, more intricate garden room projects, that may involve plumbing in bathrooms or kitchens as well as electrics and media equipment, a bespoke timeline would be required. Many clients choose to have their garden landscaped or paving added after the garden room has been constructed, which would also require extra time. Why not book a free site survey with our ITTGR team to guide you through the process, provide you with a quote and an idea of timings for your garden room project.
- Insulating a garden office floor can be quite a large and specialist job, so you will need the right equipment and skills. Or you can just leave it up to us. All of our garden rooms are insulated to the highest standard in the floors as well as the walls and ceilings, and we also use double-glazed glass to ensure you can use your garden room in comfort even in the coldest winter months. ““
- Yes, this is a very popular use for a garden room. As long as the garden building is made to a high quality and is strong enough to be used for your workouts, it’s a great option. Many of our models, like The Dawn, can be used as garden gyms.
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- The most obvious difference between a conservatory and a garden room is that a conservatory is attached to your main property while a garden room is a separate building that is not attached to your home.
- You can comfortably sleep in one of our high-quality insulated log cabins, and many people use their garden rooms as guest rooms. However, there are rules about living in a garden room. If you want to use your garden room as a permanent bedroom, it’s best to seek advice from a specialist.
- A garden room extension is simply another name for a garden room. Normally, an extension is used to describe the process of adding an extra room onto a house or enlarging an existing room. Garden rooms, on the other hand, are completely separate from the house. However, they are often referred to as garden room extensions even though they are separate from the main building.
- Garden rooms in the UK are high-quality timber buildings that are designed off-site and then erected in the owner’s garden. They come in a wide range of sizes and styles, and they are made to a very high standard. They are fully insulated and are comfortable to use throughout the year. They do not usually require planning permission, and they are used for a wide range of purposes.
- An indoor garden room is different from a standard garden room. This is typically a room in the house that is used to grow plants, a bit like an indoor greenhouse, and it is more likely to be housed in a conservatory. A garden room, on the other hand, is a separate building located in the garden away from the house.
- Garden rooms are separate buildings that are not attached to the main property. They are put up in the garden and used as an extra space like a guest bedroom or garden office. A conservatory, on the other hand, is built onto the side of the property. Conservatories are typically made using glass while a garden room is made of timber. However, they may look similar because garden rooms can also have large windows.
- A garden office is simply a garden room that is being used as an office. Our garden rooms can be used for almost anything you wish, and a garden office will usually have a desk, chair, internet connection, shelves and more. Some people dedicate a section of their garden rooms as offices and use the rest of the space for another purpose. ““
A summer house is a garden room that is used as a place to relax, entertain guests and enjoy being in your garden. They usually contain comfortable chairs and large glass windows and doors so you can enjoy the view. Despite the name, our summer houses can be used all year round because they are insulated to keep you warm during the winter months.
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- Our log cabins and garden rooms are comfortable enough to live in, but there are a few rules to be aware of. If you want to live in the garden room or use it as a permanent bedroom, you will need to apply for planning permission because it will no longer fall under the rules for a permitted development.
