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We get all kinds of questions from our amazing customers, and for the last few years we've been answering the majority of them on our blog.

We've compiled all these posts into the Gillies & Mackay Buyer's Guides – simply head to the area you're looking for and get your questions answered!

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Cara Mackay
02/12/22

Best Garden Room Scotland: Top 10 Manufacturers

What we’ll cover in this blog… The Rules of our garden room reviewScottish Garden Rooms Garden Rooms Scotland – Ekco JML Garden...
Buyers Prep
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Kieran Bain
02/08/22

Whitewood vs Redwood: Which Wood is Best for a Garden Shed?

So, you’re in the market for a Shed. You’ve been looking around the web, and you’ve noticed something quite odd:...
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Cara Mackay
07/02/19

What is the best construction for a Garden Room?

If you’re familiar with Gillies and Mackay, you’ll know we don’t muck around with specification, especially when it comes to...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
22/08/16

Why our garages don’t leak – The best timber garage specification

A leaky garage is not what you want when your little baby (your car) is stored inside… the whole point...
Buyers Prep
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Amy Hanlon
18/03/23

What is the best cladding for a timber garage?

Let’s talk timber cladding for garages. That’s what you’re here to find out about. This article will help you decide...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
14/03/23

Garden Rooms Edinburgh: who are the best manufacturers?

Who we’ll review in this blog… 1. UrbanPods2. Outside In Garden Rooms3. Scottish Garden Rooms4. Premium Garden Rooms Scotland5. PanelTech...
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Amy Hanlon
07/03/23

Can I have double glazing in a summerhouse?

You’re looking for a summerhouse. Not just any summerhouse – a really great summerhouse. You’ve got a wee dream of...
Buyers Prep
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Nicola Crawford
26/02/23

The Best Small Corner Summerhouse: 7×7 and 8×8 corner designs

Ah sheddie, the small corner summerhouse. A perfect garden place for one. A discreet petite magical hideaway. What are your...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
19/02/23

The Best Garden Room Manufacturers in Perth

Perth Garden Room Review JML Garden RoomsRevolution Garden RoomsGarden Room Warehouse Let’s goooo!!  Hello Perth and the surrounding areas –...
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Nicola Crawford
16/02/23

Painting your Timber Building: Avoiding UV Damage

We often get asked – how can I keep my shed a more natural colour? You don’t want any of...
Aftercare
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Nicola Crawford
08/02/23

Ground Screws vs Slabbed Base: Which is best for a shed or summerhouse? 

Choosing a shed or summerhouse base can be challenging and in this current climate price is everything. Over the last...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
06/02/23

What kind of base do you need for your timber garden building?

Aye,  We’re all thinking about it. It’s time to get organised – get our garden in check and start preparing...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
29/01/23

Garden Office: Business Expenses, Business Rates and Planning Permission

You’ve made the decision! It’s goodbye to the in-town office block, costing more than a 3-bed flat, and you’re all...
Buyers Prep
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Nicola Crawford
21/01/23

Should you add electricity to your shed or summerhouse?

Should you add electrics to your shed or summerhouse? It’s a big question when you’re planning out your shedlife. It’s...
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