summerhouse

I can see similar threads have been posted previously (although I already have an external power supply) but I'm wondering if there are technicalities of doing the following:- There is already a double external socket wired to the back of the house (new build). I spoke to the gardener who...

Afternoon all We've got an existing Summer House at the bottom of our garden that's in need of some TLC. The intention is to try and make the room more usable all-year round, and possibly use it as a small photo studio. Therefore it will need permanent electrics, and ideally some insulation in...

Hi, I am building a summerhouse and want to lay an underground cable to the main house for electrics (it's only about 10m away). I will get an electrician to link it up to the house's electrics, but was wondering what sort of cable I will need. It will need to power a maximum of 3KW of...

Hi, Recently had a new 16x10 summer house put up. Got power in there already and would like it all clad to keep it warm and dry inside. It's a 70mm thick frame clad with log-lap. I have 50mm thick Celotex sheets. do i have to put any other stuff down first? air gaps? I hear you have to tape...

Hi all, I'm really hoping someone can help me with this one. I built a summerhouse last year. The wood wasn't treated at all so, once it was built, my wife (she's head of painting in our house) sprayed it with some Rystix Timbercare stuff. Unfortunately, it was 'clear' and I think she's maybe...

Hi all I've ordered a summerhouse and I've been told by the company that it is advised to 'treat' it as soon as I put it up. They said I could use either an oil based or water based treatment. I'm clueless as to the advantages/disadvantages of both so I asked what they recommended and they...