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Sophie Marshall

Best Garden Room Scotland: Top 10 Manufacturers

Ooooh, I’m excited! Usually, when I have to write a post called “Garden Rooms Scotland: Top 10,” I encounter all...

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Do We Use Pressure-Treated Weatherboard?

Pressure-treated timber is best, right? Well, actually, it’s complicated. We’ve been manufacturing and installing garden buildings in Scotland for more...

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How Do I Apply For Planning Permission?

More about planning permission! Hopefully, you’ve already read our handy guide, and if so, you might well be in the...

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Why Should You Be Thinking of A Garden Room As An Extension Of Your House?

Do you ever find yourself wishing that your house was, well, BIGGER? Perhaps you don’t want to move away from...

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Can You Use A Shed As A Garden Office?

Garden offices are big news right now. As you realise just how infuriating it can be to work from home,...

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Garden Room or Home Extension: Which is best for you?

Home extension or garden room? Are they really equivalent to each other? I get it; garden structures can be confusing....

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How Much Does a Large Garden Room Cost?

You’re ready. It’s time. You’ve been putting up with a cramped living space for too long and you need more....

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How much does it cost to install a Medium-Sized Garden Room?

Dog grooming. Personal training studios. A place for you and your friends to hide from the kids and drink some...

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How much does a Small Garden Room cost?

You need more space. A nice quiet space. Somewhere away from all the noise, the never-ending laundry pile and the...

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Garden Room Maintenance: 3 Top Tips

Maintaining your Garden Room is paramount to the longevity of the building. The better you look after your Garden Room,...