What Is a Structured Insulated Panel?

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What is a structured insulated panel?

They are high-performance building systems for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board or OSB.

SIPs can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design, the result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy-efficient and cost-effective. Our SIPs consist of a 75mm insulated core sandwiched between two 11mm OSB boards.

Browse over to our structural insulated panel page to find out more everything you need to know about SIPs

Garden Rooms Costs

How Much Do Garden Rooms Cost? Our Prices for Garden Rooms Start from ~£11.5k. Although our website is designed to enable you to get an instant quote, please feel free to get in touch with one of our team if you would prefer to discuss your ideas/options or if you're..... Read More »

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Can I Have A Shower Installed In My Garden Room?

Can I Have A Shower Installed In My Garden Room? Yes! A wastewater connection will usually require signing off by building control which we can arrange, but the ability to have a water supply to your Garden Room is simple. Please get in touch to discuss this in further detail.

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Can I Soundproof My Garden Room?

Can I Soundproof My Garden Room? Yes! In addition to our standard plasterboard finish you can choose to upgrade to our Soundproof plasterboard which is certified to BES 6001 achieving a rating of ‘Very Good’. What's Sound-Bloc Plasterboard

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Can I Have a Sky Light or Lantern In My Garden Room?

Can I Have a Sky Light or Lantern In My Garden Room? Yes! Please get in touch to discuss in further detail.

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Can I Sleep in a Garden Room?

Can I Sleep in a Garden Room? If you wish to sleep in your garden room then you will need planning permission as this changes the use of the building.

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Insurance Cover For A Garden Room

Does my home insurance cover the garden room? In short, the answer is yes. Home insurance usually covers items in your garden and any outbuildings such as sheds and garden offices. We do recommend that you do check with your insurance company and also ensure that you have an appropriate..... Read More »

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Garden Room Roof

What guarantees come with the EPDM roof? An EPDM rubber roof is incredibly long-lasting and durable. The rubber is resistant to the ultraviolet rays and you can expect a rubber roof to last in excess of 40 years with very little maintenance. Because an EPDM flat roof is comprised of durable rubber,..... Read More »

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Do You Offer Any Drawings, Plans or Cad Designs Prior to Sale?

Do You Offer Any Drawings, Plans or Cad Designs Prior to Sale? Our visualisations should give you a good idea of what your garden building should look like but if you would like bespoke drawings or CAD designs please get in touch to discuss your ideas.

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Can I Take My Garden Room When I Move?

Can I Take My Garden Room When I Move? Theoretically, yes but in reality, this is something that we would strongly advise against. Your garden building is a substantial building that has been constructed by professionals. In trying to dismantle the building parts would be damaged or broken and would..... Read More »

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Solar Panels For Garden Rooms

Can I Have Solar Panels Fitted to My Garden Room? Solar panels can be installed on just about any roof but how they are mounted will differ dependant on the material and roof. We would suggest a system where the solar panels are weighted down on their frames thereby avoiding..... Read More »

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Wood Burners In Garden Rooms

Can I Install a Wood Burner In My Garden Room? Yes! Please get in contact to discuss this bespoke option. Any installation would need to comply with Building Regulations. If you live in a conservation area or other type of protected property planning permission may need to be sought. A..... Read More »

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Can I Have A Toilet In My Garden Office Room?

Can I Have A Toilet In My Garden Room? Yes! Whether it's a garden office, a multipurpose room or a garden gym, typically you can install a toilet. Building regulations do apply. A wastewater connection will usually require signing off by building control, which we can arrange, but the ability..... Read More »

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Garden Gyms With Strengthened Floor

Will A Garden Room Floor Cope With Weights? A garden gym room is an ideal solution. All of our buildings have heavy-duty floor joists, which are perfect for taking the weight of benches, racks, spin bikes and cross-trainers and weights. However, we would recommend choosing a rubber floor matting under..... Read More »

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Can I Run A Business From My Home?

What are the benefits of running my business from a garden building? Did you know that over half of all small businesses in the UK are run from home. With the Covid-19 Pandemic this figure is already rapidly increasing.The benefits of running a business from home are obvious.1) No rent..... Read More »

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Internet For Garden Office Rooms

How Do I Get Internet In A Garden Office Room? Getting the internet to the garden room can be achieved in a number of ways. 1. boosters or extenders - We do not offer this service as this is susceptible to signal drop-out.2. WiFi mesh network - Simply put, it means..... Read More »

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Does A Garden Room Add Value?

Do Garden Rooms Add Value? A garden room is a very worthwhile investment, not only does it add value to your home but it provides a very versatile space for you to use, whether this be working from home, using it as a gym, a hobby room or a social..... Read More »

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Are Garden Rooms Warm in Winter?

Are Garden Rooms Warm in Winter? Our garden rooms are well insulated and meet the requirements for new build houses so are designed to be used all year round. Adding heating will of course give additional warmth on cold days. You can see more about the construction of our Garden..... Read More »

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Can Garden Rooms Be Attached to a House?

Can Garden Rooms Be Attached to a House? Although some garden rooms can be attached to the house, building regulations will determine what type of building and what exterior materials need to be used. To ensure that the building that you have in mind adheres to building regulations please contact..... Read More »

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Do I Need to Provide Anything For My Garden Room Build?

Do I Need to Provide Anything For My Garden Room Build? Your garden building needs to be on a stable level base such as a concrete base or slabs. Small deviations in the level can usually be overcome using ground pads. A site survey prior to installation will give a..... Read More »

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