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If you buy a garden building, you have a broad range of companies to choose from, offering an extensive range of pricing and quality.
HOWEVER, you need to know that your outbuilding is built to last. Read
‘What Other Garden Buildings Companies Don’t Want You To Know’ before making your choice. It can help to make your mind up by physically examining them
BEFORE you make that decision. If any company is not prepared to let you see their product beforehand, you need to be CAREFUL.
During the cold winter and hot summer months you may think how can I make your workshop more comfortable. One of the best ways is to add insulation to your building and this will help keep it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. A wise investment. So the questions to ask are as follows:
It can help to make your mind up by physically examining them BEFORE you make that decision. If any company is not prepared to let you see their product beforehand, you need to be CAREFUL.
Free assembly of these buildings is included. Optional insulation and made in bespoke sizes to suit you. You are in charge and these buildings are made to suit you.
Why be forced into choosing between a workshop, storage shed, summer house or garden room when you can have any combination of these to suit your requirements?
We understand that every family – and every garden – is totally unique. Hence, we are happy to offer a range of buildings which are made to measure without incurring any financial premium.
You won’t want to be limited to three or four standard designs so we allow you to tailor any of our standard four-sided buildings to your requirements; you will be amazed at the number of different combinations that are possible.
Simply choose any Platinum summerhouse, workshop or home office and, with the addition of one or more partitions and some extra doors (either externally or within the partition itself) you will soon design a striking building that is practical, long-lasting and unique to your specific taste and configuration.
By taking your time and thinking about what would work for you can be sure a bespoke building would be perfect. No half measures or ‘making do’. That is the best way. And all the Platinum buildings can be insulated for all year round use.
During the cold winter and hot summer months you may think how can I make your workshop more comfortable. One of the best ways is to add insulation to your building and this will help keep it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. A wise investment. So the questions to ask are as follows:
Should I Choose An Insulated Garden Building In The UK?
The garden building is used traditionally through the warmer months and then, maybe, used as a storage place throughout the winter. Well, how about being able to use it all year round? With a little added investment and then deciding intelligently on an insulated garden workshop, you can use this wonderful building all year round. Your children can be out from under your feet and they can use it as their own with their computer games, music or chilling with their friends. Mum or Dad could use it as a ‘man cave’ or ‘she den’ for their own hobbies or pastimes. Or an insulated garden workshop or shed could be used as a home mini-factory for your business and if so, the cost would be tax deductible which is a ‘win-win’ for you.
Can I Insulate My Outbuilding After Delivery?
It’s reasonably easy to fully insulate a garden workshop or sectional building if you have semi-reasonable DIY skills. You would need to buy fibreglass insulation, purpose-made material or polystyrene and then cut this to size and fit it in between the internal framework. The fibreglass insulation will need tacking into place to stop it moving before you fix the inner skin. This can be plywood, hardboard (which you can get with an attractive veneer on it) or even T&G boarding. This is OK for the walls but the roof can be a little tricky as you have to put the insulation into place, but you have gravity working against you, making fitting the inner skin fiddly. You would, ideally, need 2 or 3 people to do the roof. After you have completed that it would also be a good idea to use cover strips over the joins to finish it off making it the ideal outdoor man cave.
Horizontal T&G Lining
MDF Lining & Insulation
Insulated Ply Lining
Vertical T&G Lining
What Other Options Do I Have?
On all our outbuildings, insulated workshops and sectional buildings (only timber or wooden) we are able to offer a full range of insulation options. All our Platinum buildings can have their roof and walls lined and then insulated enabling you to benefit from all year round use. We normally use a Kingspan quality insulation which is a solid composition with foil backing. There is a range of different internal linings. Before finishing the building they will have internal trims fitted ensuring a delightful finish. With a choice of internal cladding, you can choose one to suit you.
Will These Insulated Workshops Be Warm In The Winter?
If your wooden outbuilding is insulated either by yourself or through our service then it will be nearly as warm as inside your house. Like your house during the colder spells you will have to have some form of heating inside. Ideally, an electric radiator, but never a Calor gas heater. Besides the flammability of it – these types of heaters give off a lot of moisture and can make the building damp. Avoid at all costs!
Besides keeping your new garden house (or man cave or she room) warm in the winter it will help to keep it cooler in the summer. And this is something which not many people think about. And to be honest I never used to think about that but on our show site we had a normal uninsulated building next to an insulated one and I was checking them over. When I went from the uninsulated into the insulated one I could not believe the difference in temperature. I had to go back into the uninsulated one to check, so well worth doing so it would be an intelligent decision to add the insulation.
How Much Will Insulation Cost For My Wooden Workshop?
All of our Platinum pages have links to the prices of the basic buildings and on the order form, you will see the cost for that particular model. On some, there is even an option to insulate the floor for even better protection from the elements. One of the questions is whether you can afford it. Well, if you would like to use your new garden building all year round then it’s worth working out what this all year round use is worth to you. To be able to have an all year round office or hobby room is a great asset and a little piece of calm away from our mad world. Or call us directly and we will be glad to provide a no obligation personal quote for you.
We are, of course, very happy to supply you with a firm quote to meet your needs.
Just call us on (0333) 800 8880 or (01483) 237550 use our contact form or visit our display sites near Woking and Guildford.
How long will a wooden workshop last?
The lifespan of a wooden workshop can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of wood used, the quality of construction, climate, and maintenance. However, on average, a well-built and well-maintained wooden workshop can last for 20 to 30 years or more. Proper maintenance, such as regular cleaning, painting or staining, and repairing any damages, can significantly increase its lifespan.
Pressure treated wooden workshops are worth the extra investment as the treatment is forced into the wood. It is still recommended that you apply your own treatment on top for an optimal long life.
What is the best wood for garden workshop?
The best type of wood for a garden workshop depends on several factors such as the budget, aesthetics, durability, and availability. However, some of the most popular and durable types of wood used for garden workshops are cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated lumber. Cedar and redwood are naturally resistant to decay, insects, and rot, while pressure-treated timber is chemically treated to resist decay and insect damage. Whitewood would normally be used on cheaper workshops as it is very fast growing. Subsequently, it is not very strong.
What is a good size for a workshop shed?
The ideal size for a workshop shed depends on the intended use, but a good starting point is a minimum of 8 feet by 10 feet. Always consider what size would be right for you and your needs. Most manufacturers only sell certain sizes. However, at 1st Choice you can select a fully bespoke size to suit you.
Can I build the workshop myself?
It is reasonably easy to assemble the smaller building if someone can help you move the panels around whilst you screw them together. However, it is very important that you take your time and do the job correctly. This is vitally important with the fixing of the roof and the felting of it. If you get it wrong water may get onto your building and damage your possessions. Not a good idea.
However, as standard, 1st Choice includes free installation of the building which is a far better idea. This saves you a lot of hard work and ensures your new building is built correctly which will help its long life.
Don’t RISK buying wooden sectional buildings with an OSB roof. Our roofs are T&G Timber boards with Onduline & batons underneath to allow airflow. This roof also has 15 years of design life against leaking. These Platinum garden buildings are made from fully tanalised redwood timber (not cheap whitewood) are some of the best available on the market. These superb timber garden buildings include double doors, wooden floor, FREE erection to make your life easier and FREE delivery to most of England (mainland). These delightful buildings have an option to be lined and insulated for all year round use. It’s an intelligent decision, well worth considering and will provide even more uses for your new building. Available to be viewed at our display site near Guildford and Woking where you can examine the high quality of this large workshop for your self. Fully bespoke options and any size.
These Apex Garden Storage Buildings are not Built Down to a Price But an Unbeatable Standard. We have been selling the Diamond Barnham workshops and garden storage buildings for over 18 years, and they are probably some of the best garden workshops available to buy. Everything about them is right from the heavy-duty floor, to the solid 2×2 framework, to the terrific eaves (the lowest part of the workshop) height of over 6ft 3in and with doors which would not look out of place on a barn. It would be best if you saw them and appreciate how good they are. And you can at our garden workshop shed display site near Guildford and Woking. It’s well worth a visit to see these buildings. All Diamond buildings are erected free of charge saving you time, money and aching muscles. A great reason to choose Diamond.
Please take a look at our Platinum and Diamond ranges of wooden garden workshops with pent or mono-pitch style roofs. Both are made by established family businesses where the quality of buildings is paramount. Made from sturdy redwood timber, these buildings are designed to last, and no unsuitable materials, such as OSB sheet material is used. All wooden pent workshops include free assembly as standard. Toughened glass is standard as well for safety. Both companies can offer any size or style to suit your needs, so don’t be afraid to ask and ensure you buy a building to suit your needs. Full lining and insulating options for all year round use on the premium Platinum Apex workshops. How do you know how good they are? Please take a look and inspect them at our Surrey display sites and be amazed. You will be very welcome.
Please take a look at our Platinum and Diamond ranges of large sheds workshops with apex or gable style roofs. Both are made by established family businesses where the intelligent use of quality material in the buildings is paramount. Both companies can offer any size or style to suit your needs, so don’t be afraid to ask and ensure you buy a building to suit your needs.
Made from sturdy redwood timber these buildings use no unsuitable materials, such as chipboard etc., and are designed for the long haul. Free installation is included as standard on these buildings and included as standard is toughened glass for safety. Fully insulating and lining options for all year round use on these Platinum premium workshops. To see how good they are? Be amazed when you take a look when you inspect them at our Surrey display sites. You will get a family welcome.
Wooden workshops are a great addition to any home as they lend themselves to many uses. It’s important to choose a building which will be well made and above all, last. Our Platinum and Diamond buildings fit that niche with both ranges being made by family businesses with high values. These sheds are solidly constructed using European redwood timber and include toughened glass. They are the perfect height and contain NO unsuitable OSB sheet material – roofs or floors. Free assembly (GREEN DELIVERY AREAS) of these buildings is included. How good is that? We can even arrange to build a base for you. Recognising that a timber workshop should reflect your requirements, they can be made in any size and style to suit you – no ‘take it or leave it’. Fully bespoke for you. Add in full insulation for all year round use. How do you know how good they are? Please take a look and inspect these home workshops for sale at our Surrey display sites and be amazed. You will be very welcome.
