How can you keep a garden room cool in summer? We cover everything you need to know about overheating, whether planning or post-build. The post How to Keep Your Garden Room Cool and Prevent Overheating appeared first on Garden Room Hub ..read more

The home improvement trend is skyrocketing but what actually is a garden room? Find out what they are, and why you might want one. The post What is a Garden Room? Your Questions Answered appeared first on Garden Room Hub ..read more

From home offices to garden gyms, building an additional room outdoors is a flexible solution to many problems. However, now as visiting is increasing and socialising resumes, people are looking for additional living and sleeping space and wondering if a garden room can be used as a bedroom? From the legalities of a garden room bedroom to whether it’s possible to sleep in a garden room, here’s your quick-start guide. Can You Sleep in a Garden Room? Yes, the simple answer is you can sleep in a garden room providing it complies with building regulations. Garden rooms are built to… The post Can a ..read more

When you’re planning a garden room, how you’re going to move it is probably the last thing on your mind. After all of the time, energy, and money that goes into the project, however, you may find yourself wanting to bring it with you when you move home. Our guide to moving a garden room breaks down the practicalities, considerations, and costs involved allowing you to make an informed decision. Can garden rooms be moved? Not all garden rooms can be moved after being installed, and for some, it’s neither practical nor financially viable. The construction methods used, size, and… The post Can yo ..read more

You may be wondering whether air conditioning is worth it for a garden room. While aircon has yet to become common in UK homes, it’s soaring in popularity with garden room buyers. In fact, many suppliers have told us that it’s one of the most common upgrades. In this guide, we’ll look at why you might want to consider air conditioning for your garden room, the costs involved, and much more. Why air condition a garden room? A garden room is usually built to similar standards as a modern home. Thick, high-quality insulation helps keep the room at a comfortable… The post Garden Room Air Condition ..read more

Garden rooms, unlike sheds or summerhouses, are built in much the same way as a modern home. At their core, most use either conventional timber-framing or, more recently, structural insulated panels (SIPs). As the construction industry adopts new techniques, however, there’s an emerging trend of building a garden room around a light gauge steel frame. This article will look at what a steel frame is, the pros and cons, and whether it’s a better alternative to a timber frame. What is a steel frame garden room? Garden buildings commonly use timber studwork to form a structural load-bearing frame ..read more

For a garden room to be a functional space throughout the year, heating is a must. In fact, most suppliers will include some form of heating as standard. Still, there are plenty of options to choose from, and one of the most luxurious ways to heat a garden room is underfloor heating. With no radiators in sight, underfloor heating helps preserve the floor space you’ve created in your new garden room or office. Furthermore, it distributes heat evenly, avoiding cold spots. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about underfloor heating, including the options available, how much ..read more

Vapour barriers are an essential component in the construction of garden rooms. They’re responsible for stopping moisture from penetrating the structure of the building and causing condensation. Read on to discover what vapour barriers are, why they’re used in a garden room, and the different types available. What is a vapour barrier? A vapour barrier is a thin layer of damp-proofing material, usually plastic or foil sheeting, used to help prevent moisture from penetrating the walls, roof, and floor of a building. While not entirely impermeable, it creates a seal on the warm side of a building ..read more

Most suppliers’ websites will tell you that you don’t need to apply for planning permission to have one of their garden rooms installed. This is because of the rules around permitted development. What’s often overlooked is the increasing trend of new houses having their permitted development rights removed. Permitted Development Rights Removed Local planning authorities may remove permitted development rights, either through a condition on planning permission or by issuing an “Article 4” direction. New build housing developments are particularly plagued by this issue. Many homeowners aren’t ev ..read more