Should I Install Guttering on my Summerhouse?

24 February 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
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Simply put, water will cause the timber of your summerhouse to rot. Extended exposure to moisture will result in mould which leads to decay and wet rot. A prime cause of rotten timber in all garden buildings is water falling from the roof onto the ground and splashing onto the lower logs. This will create […]

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What to Consider When Turning Your Summerhouse into a Home Gym

14 February 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
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If keeping fit is your thing, there really isn’t a better way to stick to your fitness regime when your workout space is on your doorstep and literally in your back garden. A quick trip across the lawn to an area of your very own to exercise, as and when, to your heart’s content. Just […]

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How to Avoid Condensation and Damp Inside Your Summerhouse/Garden Room

9 February 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
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You’ve designed your perfect garden bolt hole, a blissful space to put your feet up and escape to for some peace and quiet, for afternoons of contemplation. Somewhere to forget about the washing up and cleaning the loo (mind you, I don’t need to be in a summerhouse to forget about doing either of these!) […]

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How to Heat a Summerhouse/Garden Room

6 February 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
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A summerhouse is not just for summer. A summerhouse should give you pleasure throughout the whole year. So here’s a heads up on how to keep your summerhouse warm and toasty and inviting as the temperatures drop. Insulation 70% of heat will be lost through the roof and the floor. Therefore fitting good quality, fire […]

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