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- What do you use a summer house for?
- What are the best summer houses?
- Do I need planning permission for a summer house?
- What is the best base to put a summer house on?
- Where should I put a summer house in my garden?
- How do you stop damp in a summer house?
- What colour should I paint my summer house?
- What are our best summer houses?
A summer house offers a whole host of potential uses, varying from the common and conventional to the decidedly outside of the box.
On the simpler side of the scale are applications such as garden storage, a workshop/tool shed or a room for relaxation. Moving up a notch, your summer house could operate as an idyllic spot for outdoor dining, a garden office or even a gym!
Our summer houses come in a plethora of varying shapes, sizes and styles, with each offering a unique set of advantages.
All tastes are catered for at Garden Buildings Direct, thanks to a range including contemporary and traditional summer houses. Contemporary summer houses are for those with an eye for stylish and modern designs with a clean aesthetic appeal, while our traditional collection boasts Georgian windows and an apex roof, ideally suited for those who enjoy a classic look.
We also offer other types of summer houses, including our corner selection, log cabin summer houses and more. Be sure to check them out!
Before deciding on the summer house which is best for your garden, you should consider any planning regulations which may apply to your garden building. This is especially worth bearing in mind if you intend to use it as a home office or living quarters.
Generally, garden buildings such as summer houses are classed as ‘permitted developments’, meaning you wouldn't need planning permission. Despite this, we’d strongly recommend contacting your local planning authority to discuss this. The larger your garden building and the closer it is to your property boundary, the greater the likelihood that permission will be required.
A structurally sound base is essential in ensuring your summer house can last as long as possible. This base should be flat and level, so as to avoid the cracking and breaking of timber, window/door frames and other essential parts of your garden building.
Bearing this in mind, a concrete base is more than capable of providing this even surface, whilst being able to comfortably support a summer house, irrespective of size or weight.
When it comes to garden buildings, the consideration put into its position is essential. Preferably, you’ll want your summer house to be facing south. Though, you should observe how the sun moves through your specific garden throughout the day, as well as the times of day you’ll be using your summer house most often.
Your spot of preference may get copious amounts of sun in the morning and little in the evening, or vice-versa, which will naturally influence your decision regarding summer house placement.
If you’re not careful, condensation can rapidly build up in your summer house structure, as a consequence of changing temperatures throughout the year.This problem can be negated through proper maintenance and care.
Be sure to aerate your summer house in the winter months and in those directly before and after summer. Leaving the doors and windows open will allow your garden building to breathe. Crucially, this will restrict the ability of moisture to penetrate the timber, and will stop rotting and mould.
Ultimately, this is an issue of personal preference! Take a look at your garden surroundings and think about what colour would best compliment your pre-existing aesthetic. As a result of of varying weather conditions, summer house timber tends to contract and expand. Because of this, the most important thing is making sure your structure is fully coated with paint, in order to keep moisture out.
Our summerhouses allow you to relax in your garden, regardless of the season, temperature or weather. Available in a variety of different shapes and sizes, we're almost guaranteed to stock the summerhouse which is perfect for you.
Listed below are what we believe to be the best summerhouses that we sell, so check them out today!
1. Picton Corner Summerhouse
What's brilliant about the Picton is that its unique shape allows it to fit into spaces and gardens that other summerhouses simply can't. Far more accommodating to smaller and unusually shaped gardens, the Picton will snugly fit into a corner of your garden - and look great while doing so.
2. Bella Pent Summerhouse
Thanks to its incredibly spacious nature, the Bella can be applied to a number of uses. If you wish for a space to kick back in after a long day, then create a haven of relaxation. Alternatively, it could also be used as a gym, or even a garden office.
Wide double doors ensure easy access, while durable tongue and groove cladding creates extra weather-resistance, meaning your summerhouse will last for years to come.
Petra Reverse Apex Summerhouse
Designed to offer a modern and contemporary take on a traditional summerhouse aesthetic, the Petra is a brilliant blend of the old and the new.
A classic apex roof, combined with a stylish interior, ensures that the Petra has an appearance which will appeal to most, and compliment the vast majority of garden settings.
Tessa Reverse Apex Summerhouse
Breathtaking long widows which allow plenty of natural sunlight to pour in, wide opening double doors and a sturdy tongue and groove construction allow the Tessa to stand out from the crowd and be a great addition to any garden!
A spacious interior only further increases the versatility of this summerhouse, as the additional space affords you a number of potential uses for your garden building.
