Category Archives: Garden Office

So the garden office project is progressing nicely. Perhaps slower than expected but it’s starting to look more like a quality construction rather than a bunch of stud walls. The breather membrane was stapled to the frame and roofing batons … Continue reading →

Now it’s lighter in the evenings I’ve had time to get the ply on the roof. I’ve chosen to go with 12mm external grade ply as it’s stiff enough not to bend under the weight of the rubber EPDM roofing … Continue reading →

Since my last update I’ve been fortunate to have some spare time to crack on with the timber frame. My friend Ross has been kind enough to help out with some extra man power and welcomed expertise. The frame is … Continue reading →

Had a busy weekend with the garden office construction. The floor joists and back wall timber frame is complete and two of the three sides are now up. Spending time getting the base level was very worthwhile as the build is going … Continue reading →

The budget was originally £1000, but I quickly realised that even sourcing some of the more expensive components through salvage or second hand this might be a little tight. I have spent the last 3 months trawling ebay and this … Continue reading →

So today with a little help (ok a lot) from my friend Ross and my father I finally completed laying the concrete slab for the garden office. The slab is 4.6 x 2 metres and I used scaffold boards for … Continue reading →

So the big day is almost upon us. After 3 weeks of preparation the concrete finally arrives on Friday. The plan is to build a 4.6 x 2 metre gardens shed / office / summerhouse in the back garden. The … Continue reading →