A Quick Guide to Garden Offices
June 29, 2012
In recent years, more and more people have made the decision to work from home; some recent estimates suggest that as much as 30 per cent of the UK workforce is currently doing at least part if not all of their work from their homes.
A home office has to be comfortable and in most cases private in order for its owner to be able to function effectively. One of the easiest ways to isolate oneself from the bustle of daily domestic life, as well as from interruptions by the children and other family members, is to construct a garden office.
Regulations
As long as the garden office is a single storey structure that does not obstruct any neighbour's natural light source, the eaves are not over 2.5 metres high, and the building as a whole is not taller than four metres, planning permission will not be needed. If you are constructing your garden office within 2.5 metres of your neighbour's boundary, your new building cannot be any taller than 2.5 metres. Further details are supplied in the latest Part P Building Regulations.
What to expect
Oeco is one of the premier providers of garden rooms and offices, and is known throughout the industry for constructing their products to the highest specifications. Most garden offices are constructed using wood taken from a sustainable source, and are built with double-glazed windows, full lighting and electrical connections, and plumbing facilities.
The number of windows and several other details are left up to the customer to decide, allowing the owner to put his or her individual mark on the design of their office space. The walls, floor, and ceiling are insulated to help with energy conservation, as well as to meet all government requirements.
A small stone patio or deck can be installed around the garden office so that there is somewhere pleasant to relax between heavy work assignments when the weather is nice.
To find a company who may assist you further, simply click on the free links located on the right hand side of the page.
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