Garden rooms, unlike sheds or summerhouses, are built in much the same way as a modern home. At their core, most use either conventional timber-framing or, more recently, structural insulated panels (SIPs). As the construction industry adopts new techniques, however,…
For a garden room to be a functional space throughout the year, heating is a must. In fact, most suppliers will include some form of heating as standard. Still, there are plenty of options to choose from, and one of…
Vapour barriers are an essential component in the construction of garden rooms. They’re responsible for stopping moisture from penetrating the structure of the building and causing condensation. Read on to discover what vapour barriers are, why they’re used in a…
Most suppliers’ websites will tell you that you don’t need to apply for planning permission to have one of their garden rooms installed. This is because of the rules around permitted development. What’s often overlooked is the increasing trend of…
Elderly people want to feel comfortable,safe and secure in their own homes, and this applies as much to a granny annexe as any other type of accommodation. The key problem for many elderly people, their relatives and those who care…
The Hideout House company receive numerous inquiries from people who are interested in using their garden annexes to rent out either as a holiday let or as a bed and breakfast operation. Do I Need Planning Permission? Where the installation…
