Summerhouse Purchase

[Phil6340]

I am about to buy and erect a Summerhouse at the top of my garden. It will be erected on a freshly laid area of a raised patio. The overall size of the Summerhouse will be up to 4m x 4m.

The current preference is for a 'corner' Summerhouse, this is based on it opening out on to the Patio whilst overlooking the garden. It does appear that a premium is paid for this style though.

I am interested in recommended suppliers, any experiences of roof construction and considerations before erection in terms of use, heating, security and style.

All comments welcome.

 

[Phil6340]

Anyone bought a Summerhouse recently?

 

[bitslice]

Did you lay any power to the location?

I'm not sure of the point of a Summerhouse (in the UK)
Nobody ever sits inside one (because they already have a house for that), and it seems odd to sit next to one.
That then leaves it to be a glorified shed for the lawnmower and spade collection.


How about one of those Turkish roofed areas you can chuck a few cushions on, it will look far more stylish, it will be more likely to get used and nobody else has one.
Otherwise build a rectangular shed.



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[Mark A]

I don't know what a summer house is for, but them log cabins you can buy can become another room, i'm guessing a summer house serves a similar purpose. Somewhere to escape the kids/wife etc. I'd love a bigger garden and a log cabin.

There should be a thread in this section where someone bought a log cabin. Might give you some ideas.

EDIT: It was in GD - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18414305

 

[TripleT]

I bought a metal shed from these but they also do summer houses and such.

Gardenbuildingsdirect.com