Things to consider when ordering your building
Cladding
There are three different types of cladding to choose from:
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TGV (11mm thick)
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Log Lap (19mm thick)
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Ship Lap(14mm thick)
TGV (tongue and groove) is our standard cladding and is the cheapest option.
Log Lap and Ship Lap are a more expensive option as they are a thicker type of cladding. This is roughly 30% more in price than our standard TGV.
Base
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Concrete- we recommend this to be the same size as the floor of your building, (please confirm floor sizes with us before passing details to your contractor) This is so water falls off away from your floor bearers. We also have a list of trusted groundworkers we can get you in touch with.
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Paved, must be level
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Timber frame/ bearer base- we can provide and install. Depending how level the site is, depends on the amount of work required, therefore prices do vary and a site visit is required. A site visit will determine how much work is involved to level the area, whether posts and Postcrete is required or simple wooden packers or blocks to level the timber frame..
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Block work base- instead of a full concrete base, we can let you know the distance between our floor bearers for placement.
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Plastic grid base- available from garden centers.
Cost wise a concrete base would be significantly more expensive but would last a longer period of time. Whereas a timber bearer base is a cheaper option.
Style of Building
There are four main styles of roof to choose from including:
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Apex
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Pent (slopped roof)
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A-pent
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Pitched
Roof Material
There are many options when it comes to the roof material that you choose. These include:
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Felt (3mm thick) (included as standard on all buildings)
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Felt shingle tiles (black, red or green)
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Cedar shingle tiles
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Onduline
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PVC coated tin (a variety colour options available)
Furnishings & Fittings
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Tee Hinges (standard on summerhouses)
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Butt Hinges
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Galvanised
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Black antique (standard on summerhouses)
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Stainless steel
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Marine grade stainless steel
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Pad bolt (standard)
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Mortice Lock (standard on summerhouses)
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Guttering