In April 2022, we had a customer approach us, who after years of looking for a suitable space within their home to use for fitness, well-being and work, decided to start up their own garden room company.
They had a few ideas in mind of what they were looking to achieve for their own (first) studio, with plans to use this as a ‘show building’, and of course, we were more than happy to help and offer our friendly advice throughout the process.
We began by looking at two different designs they had in mind, and as always, we explained how we recommend opting for a footprint size that is compatible with the SIP panels to reduce extra cuts and wastage. Once they were happy with our suggested footprint sizes, we could get to work producing their 3D designs on SketchUp.
After reviewing both options, they decided a 4.88m x 3.66m SIPs kit would make the best use of their space.
Due to the positioning of this studio and it being located in the front garden, this project did require planning permission. After waiting approximately 6 weeks for a decision from the local authority, the studio was approved, meaning the customer was ready to place an order with SimplySIPs and the build could commence!
What was included in this SIPs Kit?
For reference, this SIPs kit included the following:
- All SIP panels cut and ready to construct – This design consisted of 2.44m x 610mm x 97mm Floor/Roof SIP Panels for the Floor, 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 – Both Jointing Splines for 97mm SIPs (2.44m Long) and Jointing Splines for 122mm SIPs (2.34m Long)
- As ground screws were being used as the base, we supplied a timber subframe as part of the kit, which the SIPs floor then sits inside the frame.
- All three opening reveals cut, and timber lined, ready to install the doors and windows.
- Full assembly instructions on how to build our SIPs Kit.
In this case, the customer chose to use a screw pile base as their garden room foundation, so we created them a pin detail showing the amounts and locations of ground screws required for their footprint size.
It was then down to the customer to source their own doors, windows, cladding and internal finishes (we do not supply these) to complete the build.
Swipe through the images below to see the building process:
Overall, we absolutely love this studio! It is a bright, versatile space that can be used all year round, and we wish our customer all the best in their future supplying and installing garden studios. If you’re based near Oxford and want to check them out, visit https://aybelspaces.co.uk/.