This customer came to us with ideas for a garden room project and sent us a rough pencil sketch of what they had in mind.
We always try to advise opting for a footprint size that is compatible with the SIP panels, as this helps to reduce cuts and wastage, the nearest compatible size being 7.93m x 4.88m. When suggesting different footprint sizes, we always inform customers to bear in mind they must allow 500mm around the studio footprint to construct, wrap, batten and clad.
Once the customer confirmed they were happy with the recommended footprint size, we used SketchUp to create them a bespoke 3D design, to take a look over and visualise what they had in mind.
Due to the size of this studio, we used 122mm thickness SIPs for the roof and walls, as this gives more structural support. The customer also chose to incorporate a 300mm front overhang on their bespoke design.
Once the customer was completely happy with their design, we sent them a quotation, containing the SIPs Kit price, along with a list of all the optional extras we can supply.
The optional extras we can supply include: Panel Thickness Upgrade, Extra Opening Reveals (1st opening is included in the kit price), Fixing Kit (Screws, adhesive, etc), Delivery, External Breathable Membrane Wrap and Battens, On Site Construction and EPDM Roof Kit.
For this studio, the customer did require planning permission from the local authority, so once they received consent, they made a few more amendments to their 3D design, and were then ready to place their order with us, SimplySIPs.
This was the final design they decided to order:
As this studio was going to be used as a gym with heavy equipment, it was recommended not to use SIPs panels for the floor, to avoid the risk of any movement and flexing. This meant we supplied a walls and roof only (No Floor) SIPs Kit, and the customer constructed their own insulated timber subframe, which sat on concrete plinths.
Once the SIPs Kit had been confirmed, engineered, manufactured and delivered, the customer was able to begin their build!
This SIPs Kit includes the following:
> All SIP panels cut and ready to construct – This design consisted of 3.0m x 1.2m x 122mm SIP Panels and 2.44m x 1.22m x 122mm SIP Panels for the Walls and 2.44m x 610mm x 122mm Roof SIP Panels for the Roof.
> All associated jointing splines and timbers – Jointing Splines for 122mm SIPs (2.34m Long)
> All four opening reveals cut, and timber lined, ready to install the doors and windows.
> Full assembly instructions to construct the studio to shell finish.
This customer also chose to order our fixing kit, which they used to construct their SIPs Kit.
Our fixing kits include the following: All Required Nails/Screws, Adhesive, Sealant Gun, Lorry Strap and DPM Plastic.
Once the SIPs kit has been built to shell finish, it is over to the customer to complete the build, with their choice of doors, windows and internal finishes (we do not supply these).
Internally, the studio is fitted with a vapour membrane and battens, where the electrics can be hidden, and then finished with plasterboard.
This customer chose to divide their studio into two separate rooms. Since internal walls do not necessarily need to be insulated, we recommended that it is more cost effective to fit a simple stud wall after constructing the studio.
Externally, we supplied the breathable membrane wrap complete with cladding mounting battens (single direction only), as one of our optional extras.
The customer then finished off by fitting their choice of cladding, as we do not supply this.
All in all, we think this is a fantastic, birght and spacious gym studio, which anyone would be proud to have in their garden. At almost 39sqm, it provides a lot of useable space for gym equipment and storage, perfect for late night gym sessions in the winter or making the most out of the garden whilst working out in the summer!
If you’re looking for a garden room like this, take a look at our SIPs Kits: https://www.simplysips.co.uk/product-category/kits/
Alternatively, you can email us a rough pencil sketch of what you’re looking to acheive, and we will produce your own FREE, no obligation, bespoke 3D Design and Quotation.