Diy Garden Cabin.

[RATTER15]

We are just playing with some numbers and working out the feasibility of building a similar structure to this but probably a little bigger for less money.

http://www.jollycabins.co.uk/produc/log_cabin_tcg4123_jolly_log_cabins/

I was thinking along the lines of stud walls and 15mm cedar shingles or overlap T&G or similar.

Im not a great chippy but with the right equipment and a knowledgeable pair of hands I think it could be done.

The place would be used as lounge, office, bedroom, retail area. not living accommodation.

It must be substantial so I dont want an oversized garden shed.

What do you think?

[RATTER15]

Ok so the link isnt going to the cabin in mind: this is the one im interested in "Log Cabin 7.7m x 4.5m TCG4123 Stutton"

click on "over 6.0m Wide" link to find it.

[boxtops]

Ratter, did you watch this? It was fascinating! http://www.channel4.com/programmes/george-clarkes-amazing-spaces

[RATTER15]

Boxy, No I didnt see it, looks like some interesting amusing structures there but I dont think they are quite what we are looking for lol but who knows?

[The Builder]

No problem for a man of your substance, Ratters.

Treated 4 x 2; maybe "shiplap" on the outside.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=shiplap&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=iaFQUfXiJYzB7Aayg4G4Cw&;sqi=2&ved=0CFIQsAQ&biw=1422&bih=1005

Insulation between the studs (uprights). Then more insulation if you want (depending on budget)
Plasterboard & skim internally, or 9mm MDF for easy DIY

A monopitch roof would be easier for you to cut than a conventional ridged roof. (Monopitch means one sloping plane...... higher at one end than the other)

"Onduline" is a fairly cheap roof covering. Works well, and looks OK too.
It all depends on how much you want to spend Rats.

[Canary42]

I think you will find the local authority regard a bedroom as living accommodation.

[buildersmate]

Cedar shingles rather costly but look very nice and last a lifetime.

Don't forget to ask about Planning Consent (it may be possible to do this without, under Permitted Development Rights).

[tamborine]

With planning permission, I hope? Whatever your intended use, the council might see potential conversion to dwelling use.

[The Builder]

Also, seriously consider the uses. The ones you mention would require Building Regulations consent as well.
Are you sure you don't just want a store?

[buildersmate]

To clarify: an office, lounge, bedroom ARE habitable spaces, so Planning Consent definitely required and Building Regs too. A 'retail' space sounds like a change of use to one of the business classes of use, so PC also definitely required (which probably won't be given).

As TB mentions, you are constructing an elaborate shed here - I took that as given.

[sara3]

wow, would you like to build one in my garden???

[The Builder]

Sara, you snuck in there while I wasn't looking. You'd probably have to move the trampoline though. ;o(

[sara3]

I'd burn the trampoline if I could have one of them!

[RATTER15]

Ok, thanks for your answers, building regs maybe required, im not sure.

The retail area will not be open to the public, The lounge area will be a treatment area for animal assisted therapy. The bedroom will not be a permanent bedroom, more like somewhere to stay if required to look after farm animals.The bedroom is not essential, the land will be farmed but on a small scale. Im sure I could just call it a store! The treatment area and retail area will be for clients by invite only, possibly a cafe area as well.

So the builder, you think that the structure of the building would be feasible and save some money from the one in the picture?

[MadMen]

Ratter, I've said this before, could you and your good lady please have a word and let me come and *live* in your garden - preferably in this :-)

I am happy to be surrounded by the dogs. (no jokes needed)

[RATTER15]

With regards to living accommodation, we will probably be keeping Alpacas on the land, this gives special allowances to live on the land if required (to complicated to into here) usually in a mobile home though for 5 years before seeking permanent residency on the land. These are still general enquiries at this stage and the land will be in Wales, the rules and regs are not quite as bad as in England hopefully. And the fact that we will be running a venture mainly directed at the mentally and physically disabled we are hoping they may be a little more flexible.

[RATTER15]

MadMen, you would need to feed the chickens, rabbits, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys and alpacas, Oh and the angora rabbits need to be groomed every single day!! and collect the chicken eggs, maybe ducks as well!!

[RATTER15]

The farm we are currently looking at is nestled in a beautiful valley in the Cambrian Mountain.We will be going to stay at the farm in the middle of April. :-)

[MadMen]

Ratter.... er.... may have to re-think that. Lol

I have to say though, your life sounds bloody lovely. I am, what they call, 'well jel' :-)

[RATTER15]

lol, we havent got there yet , but if we reach halfway to what we want we will be delighted!

[MadMen]

I am always jealous when you guys post your videos of the garden, with the dogs running round.