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How To Choose The Perfect Summerhouse For Your Garden

If you are looking for a new summerhouse you might find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of options that are available. The key to deciding on the right summerhouse for you will be to really think about what is important to you and your garden.

Size
The major consideration for choosing any garden building always has to be size. No garden has unlimited amounts of space, so it is important to have a good look at how much space you can afford to use. It will normally make sense to have as large a summerhouse as your space and wallet will allow, as you will always be able to find a use for any left-over space.

Appearance
A wooden summerhouse is generally designed to be decorative as well as functional, so it is important to consider whether it will look at home in your garden. There is generally a clear distinction between traditional style summerhouses and those built to a contemporary design. The traditional buildings tend to have joinery windows made with smaller panes of glass and aesthetic features such as bevelled gables, while the more modern designs will generally feature plain windows made with a single sheet of glass and smoother lines in areas such as the gables.

Glazing
Many summerhouses come with a range of different glazing options, and upgrades can often be worth every penny. The majority of garden summerhouses come with horticultural glazing as standard; this kind of glazing can do a job for most people; however it can dangerously break into shards and so is certainly not suitable for those with children. Upgrading to Perspex or toughened glass is generally the solution as it is much harder to damage than glass, making it ideal for those with young children. The advantage of toughened glass is that it will shatter into smaller and less dangerous pieces.

Verandahs and Window Boxes
Another feature available on many summerhouses is a verandah. It is worth thinking about whether you would like an outdoor area where you can relax on warmer days, as it could mean that a summerhouse with a verandah is just what you've been looking for.

For those who like a bit of gardening, many summerhouses either come with window boxes or can have them added. Window boxes provide a great place for plants to grow, and as a result your summerhouse will soon be brightened up by some floral delights.

Assembly
If you aren't particularly handy, or would like to save yourself some time and effort, many summerhouses come with additional treatment and assembly options. With pressure treatment, you will never have to treat your summerhouse again as the timber has a preservative forced into it that will protect it from rot. A less expensive treatment option is to have a factory applied top coat; this will usually protect your summerhouse for the first year without costing a lot of money.

There are plenty of reasons for buying a summerhouse, and even more for why one summerhouse might be better than another. The only way to make sure you get the right one for you is to make sure you think about exactly what you need, have a good look around, and see which summerhouse is the best match.

Gavin Graham works for Elbec, an online store selling garden buildings, landscaping products and accessories. From log cabins and summerhouses to potting sheds and play houses, Elbec offers much more than just traditional garden sheds.


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Guidelines To Building Perfect Garden Buildings

Need an extra room or a private office, garden buildings may provide that room for you. It's an inexpensive way to add extra space in your backyard. They are fairly easy to build mostly because the instructions are provided to you and lots of the equipment comes with easy snaps. So with just a little knowledge of a working hammer your building will be done in no time.

The building parts are delivered to your door usually in a packed down flat project in a box. It does not come with insulation or any of the extras just the main parts of the house. Before beginning to build make sure you have all the parts that are needed. It would be an inconvenience to stop in the middle of the project. Also it's good to plan for bad weather to possibly slow down your project.

Find the perfect spot to build a building. Check to ensure the ground is sturdy enough and leveled for your house. It may suit you to put some form of a base down; concrete is the best to make sure it is sturdy enough. The concrete base should be damp-proof to make sure there would be no possibilities of mold.

If you plan on painting your building it is best to paint it before putting it together. Take each piece apart and spread it out on the yard or some place that it can dry without being disturbed. This part can be extensive as there are many parts to the house that would need to be painted. Prepare for the paint to dry, you can try using a fast drying paint.

After painting it would benefit you to waterproof the shingles. Use a substance that would prevent water from seeping through the wood. This is very important as you would not want leaks or mold to appear. Confirm that all spots are covered and verify that it is dry before beginning your build.

It's also good to know if you will need electricity or internet connection. Plan to make some type of changes for this. For instance you may want an electrician to set up your electricity. If you need internet connections check to see if your connection can stretch from your home. Usually a wireless connection will suffice better than Ethernet.

Lastly once you're done with the building you may want to insulate the walls. This will keep the electric bill down. The insulation also keeps it warm or cooler longer. Make sure to use a foil backed high density foam and not a cheap version. This can cause major problems with your walls.

In the end you can have a project finished within a week, weather permitted, and costs less than a junk car. Forget about adding on space, having to knock down walls in your house. If you have space in your backyard it is much easier to build garden buildings then to add-on to your existing house. In not time you will have a building that fits your budget and your backyard.

A well planned landscape design requires attractive garden buildings for tool storage and plant supplies. Many homeowners create functional garden offices as private work space.


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