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Summerhouses
Summerhouses adorn gardens across our nation, forming part of a long British tradition; evoking all that is best about our summer.
Idyllic hideaways to………relax, dine, play, work, read, write…..a Summerhouse will enhance your garden and give you a lifetime of pleasure. Our beautiful designs, the exceptional quality of our materials, our expert craftsmanship combined with the latest technology means that all you have to do is……sit back and enjoy,…….G & T?
Delivery and Installation
Our experienced and professional fitters deliver and install all our buildings free of charge.
As our business is very much dependant on our reputation in providing an excellent product and service our customer care is exceedingly important to us and you will find that we very much pride ourselves on this. From design stage through to installation providing the best possible service is our number one priority.
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Building Styles & Options
If you cannot find what you are looking for or you require further information, please contact us on 01553 617124
Building Designs
We offer a range of Summerhouses available in a hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular design. One of the great services that we provide is that as we make each building to order we can produce none standard sizes and designs whenever and wherever required.
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3.0 X 3.0 (10X10) Octagonal
3.6 X 3.6 (12 X 12) Octagonal
2.4 X 3.0 (8 X 10) Rectangular
Rectangular Summerhouse also available in the following sizes
1.8 x 2.4 (6 x 8)
2.4 x 2.4 (8 x 8)
2.4 x 3.6 (8 x 12)
3.0 x 3.0 (10 x 10)
3.0 x 3.6 (10 x 12)
3.0 x 4.2 (10 x 14)
3.0 x 4.8 (10 x 16)
Cladding Options
Our timber cladding is machined from very high quality Redwood grown in North Sweden, close to the arctic circle. These slowly grown trees produce a much more dense and stable timber than others. Our buildings are clad in shiplap as standard but we also offer weatherboard cladding for a more rustic finish.
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Shiplap cladding profile to enhance the look of your building, give better adhesion properties for paints and we have introduced a capillary groove to reduce the risk of water ingress.
Weatherboard - (21>8 x 125mm)
Our weatherboard cladding is machined from the same high quality timber as the shiplap but gives a more rustic look to your building.
Doors
Our Summerhouse doors are joinery made double doors, constructed from hemlock (which is a timber particularly suitable for doors as apart from being durable it is far less susceptible to movement and warping than other timbers traditionally used in doors). They are three quarter glazed with leaded lights using 4mm toughened safety glass and finished with the finest brass fittings. You can opt for Georgian style windows in the door or plain (toughened) glass instead.
Windows
The Summerhouse, as a standard feature comes with multiple sets of double windows.
Show / HideAn Octagonal Summerhouse will have 4 sets of double windows. A Hexagonal Summerhouse will have 2 sets of double windows and a Rectangular Summerhouse generally comes with 4 sets but is dependant on the size of the building.
These are opening, leaded lights finished with the finest of brass fittings and fitted with 4mm toughened safety glass.
You can , of course, opt to have fewer windows. We can also offer Georgian effect or velux as alternative styles.
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Make your windows Georgian for a more traditional look.
Double glazed windows
Have your windows double glazed for added insulation and reduced condensation.
Velux
Add one or more Velux windows to your building to gain extra natural light. The roof window can be fitted in any part of the roof. It is only possible to have roof windows in apex style buildings with either Cedar Shingles or Slate Effect roof covering.
Floor Options
Our standard and robust floorboards are set on closely spaced tanalised floor joists. We can offer heavy duty flooring or should you be spending long periods of time in your building then we would advise on our underfloor insulation.
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Heavy Duty Ex 38mm thick.
Electric Packs
Light up your building and use your equipment in your Shed or Workshop by installing our electric pack. Professionally fitted by qualified (Part P) electricians. Just order it and leave the rest to us. Internal wiring will be fitted behind any internal lining. We can also fit a heater into your building.
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4 double 13 amp switched MK sockets |
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A gang light switch |
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An external 13 amp socket – MK |
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An 8 way consumer unit, main switch takes 2 slots – 63 amp MCB – 16 amp and 6 amp blanks. |
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Thermostatic 2kva wall heater (optional). |
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A 3 spot chrome light fitting |
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Lining and Insulation
To create the perfect all-season retreat, increase comfort and decrease noise levels we can offer lining and insulation for your Summerhouse.
To insulate your building, it will be manufactured with a breathable paper membrane trapped between the studwork which acts as a moisture trap. We go on to fill the cavity with insulation. There are then 2 options for lining your Summerhouse:
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Cladding of 15mm matchboarding. We use this cladding for its robust and hardwearing finish so that it is suitable to hang shelves and hooks etc where required. It is also a very attractive finish.
Option 2
Painted finished walls, using a channelled secret-nailed 15mm matchboarding. Giving a clean bright look and feel to your room.
Floor Insulation
We can also insulate your floor by adding a 50mm polystyrene insulator under your floorboards.
Base
All our buildings require a level solid base of the correct size. We offer a base service.
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- LEVEL
- of the correct size
- square i.e. have right angled corners
There are 4 options for bases:
1) Concretes slabs on a mortar bed – which are adequate in most cases but if you put concrete slabs on ground under which run tree roots or other vegetation then the slabs, over time, will start to uplift and can also, over time, start sinking into the ground.
2) A solid concrete base (which will include steel reinforcement within the mix) no less than 100mm deep is ideal.
3) A timber beam base – this is necessary in rare cases where the building is on a steep slope or to be built near trees with tree preservation orders on them.
4) We can also install your Summerhouse upon timber decking.
The base should always be a minimum of 50mm out of the ground to prevent surface water or puddles affecting your building i.e. rotting it.
The size of the base needs to be the metric size of your building. For example, if you order a 8 x 10 shed, the metric size is 2.4 x 3.0 metres and this should be the size of the base. If the base is not built to the metric size then you will see the base around the building which is unsightly.
Bases for larger buildings and in particular garages need to be built to exact dimensions and drawings should be obtained from us before the base is laid.
Always get your garden building base laid by a professional. We supply a base service if you should require it.
If you would like your Summerhouse to be built on a base of the same size and shape as your building please let us know and we will supply you with a drawing of an exact plan.
Roof Coverings
Our standard Summerhouse roofing cover is cedar shingles. Not only are they very attractive, but they also have a longer life and are extremely hard wearing. If you would prefer we can use red or grey slate effect roofing tiles also within our standard price and with the same qualities as the cedar shingles.
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We use only the finest quality Canadian Blue Label Cedar Shingles expertly tiled by our own skilled craftsmen to give a traditional finish which will 'silver' with age. They are expected to last 25-35 years.
Slate Effect
These individually laid synthetic slates finally bring nature and technology together providing the ultimate protection against UV rays, wind, hail and fire. This roofing product carries a 50 year limited warranty. Opt for a more traditional grey or terracotta for a different look which looks great with the lighter paint shades.
Optional Paint Systems
Crane Sheds and Summerhouses have worked closely with SIKKENS and VALTTI to make available the best possible coatings systems for your building. Choose from the following optional paint systems.
Sikkens
Crane Sheds and Summerhouses have worked closely with SIKKENS™ to create a coating system which provides long lasting protection for your building yet still allows the grain to be seen, enhancing the natural beauty of the timber. SIKKENS™ was shown to be the best translucent wood stain in trials carried out by TRADA (The Timber Research and Development Association).
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Valtti
This fully opaque Scandinavian coating system will enhance any building giving an extremely durable low maintenance solid colour finish. This four coat system has been proved to give the best possible protection for exterior timber. If our standard colours shown do not complement your surroundings it is possible to match any colour at an extra charge.
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| Ivory | Cream | Sandstone | Twine | Pebble | Sun-Drenched Blue |
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| Saltwater | Verdigris | Sage | Lichen | Slate | Peony |
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Specifications and Timber
Every material and component that we use and make is sourced and manufactured to the very highest standards. You will not find better quality anywhere. Crane Sheds and Summerhouses are market leaders in producing exceptional quality timber buildings. Our name is synonymous with strength, design and personal service. Coupled with our personal and bespoke service, you will be delighted with your building.
Show / Hide| Side Walls | 19 x 125mm shiplap cladding on 38 x 75mm planed framing. |
| Door | 1 pair of joinery-made double doors 1830mm high x 1200mm wide 3/4 glazed with leaded glass, fitted with mortise lock and brass fittings. |
| Door Frame | 75 x 75mm planed |
| Windows | opening windows with 4 mm toughened leaded glass. |
| Floor | 19 x 125mm tongue and groove floorboards on 38 x 75mm tanalized planed floor joists set at no less than 450mm centres. |
| Roof | 19 x 125mm tongue and groove matchboarding, on 38 x 75mm planed framing covered with top grade blue label cedar shingles. |
| Height | 2.0m to eave height. |