I’ve just completed laying the concrete base for my 8x6 shed and i’m considering having a week long party because of the hard work. If i’d built what you have i’d take the year off lol looking forward to seeing your next project(s)!
@@Lionfire1 Yes, laying the base may not look like much (it's all underground), but is about a third of the work. So crack open a beer, you've completed a significant chunk.
Great job. Brought back great memories of working with my late Dad who built houses. And of a house I had years ago with a basement with a storage area, kid's play area, and my home office tucked away down there.
Dude, my new favourite workshop/office build. Absolutely love the cladding. Personally I think I will make the workshop area slightly bigger but loved both these videos. Oh, I spotted the taranis. Planes,boats or drones? Great video. Mines in planning but I don't have £10k Thank you for sharing.
Hi, yes I could have made the workshop bigger, but then I wouldn't have been able to fit the hot tub - which is my next project. Yes I used the Taranis for my drone, but sold it some time ago to get a DJI Mavic Air as it is much more portable.
Great build, would love to achieve something like this over the next 12 months in my garden. What is the overall size and divided sizes of the rooms? Trying to work out what size we’d need! Thanks.
Hi, I have been asked a number of times to put something together that covers the planning stages. I will be sure to include the financials when I come to this. Watch this space.
Many thanks. Great question, a few things I'd have done differently are: 1) Made it just a little larger, not by much - maybe a foot in each dimension. 2) Air conditioning, it does get quite warm in the office and although I do have a fan - it can still get uncomfortable. I may yet retrofit something. 3) I'd have paid more attention to lighting, I do quite a lot of video conferencing and sometimes it can get a bit contrasty.
For the timelapse video of part 1, a suction cup mount attached to the kitchen window. It did come off several times throughout the 9 month build and needed re-seating. Camera was a Yi Action.
The frame timbers are 47x100 which is plenty for this size of build. We have had some pretty severe winds since (including a particularily strong squall in the last 6 months) and the site is quite exposed. No issues at all, it is absolutely rock solid.
Hi, and many thanks. I used TradeFrame.com (in Gloucester) to supply and fit the door. I don't remember the exact dimensions but it was custom made so whatever dimensions you need they should be able to help you.
Absolutely amazing! I’ve already watched the 7 min video twice! A few questions if I may? 1. What size is this? I need something similar but the office space needs to also house a mini gym (treadmill, punchbag and rowing machine) whereas the workshop area only needs to house the bikes, lawn mower, garden tools etc. 2. Did you stay in budget? 3. Do you think the price to build this will have risen significantly due to the last 3 years? 4. Do you have a BoM you could share, totally understand if you don’t. Thanks in advance.
Hi, and thanks for your comments. Hope you also enjoyed the timelapse video of the build too. Size wise it is roughly 7m wide, 2.2m deep and 2.5m tall. I have a fairly small plot hence the size, and for building so close to the boundary. My budget was £10k (2018 prices) and yes I did stay in budget, the largest outlay was the cedar cladding followed closely by the corner patio door which was custom made. The price would have risen significantly since I built it, not only construction materials in general have risen (from 2020 onwards) but inflation has also taken its toll in recent years. I don't have a BOM, it was kind or made up as I went along My suggestion would be to define what footprint you require to get everything you want in and then work from that, I just used a spreadsheet to work out how much timber was needed etc. Oh, and my one regret - not putting air conditioning in from the start, I did retrofit later. Regards, Mark
@@mlawson123you put a waterproof membrane and insulation in, it was always gonna get sweaty in the excess heat of summer. At least you’ve managed to get the thing retrofitted.
Hi, please check out my other video - this shows a time lapse of the whole process. Basically, dig a hole - line it, add a damp proof course, add insulation and reienforcement and pour concrete. This was somewhat over-engineered but I wanted it to be sturdy and last a while.
Stumbled across this video glad i did. What’s the size of the office portion of the build and where did you source the shelving unites from. Fantastic build.
This is such a great project! Can I ask, how did you do the slope of the roof? I imagine the roof timbers are flat - did you use battens in the appropriate places to achieve the slope?
Hi, many thanks. The slope of the roof was very slight, only a couple of degrees. The vertical sections of the frame on the two sides and the middle separating wall are at different lengths and sawn at a slight angle so that the top of the frame sits tightly on top. The roof timbers then rest on top of that. Hope that helps, I acknowledge a diagram may have been better.
Clever design and looks very smart 10/10 - is there anything you’d have done differently in hindsight? Can’t imagine there is but there’s always something lol
I'd have made it a little bigger and taller (without breaking the 2.5m threshold at which planning becomes necessary - right now I have a good 20cm margin, which would have been useful). I fitted air conditioning later on in my office, I would have made this more integrated. Apart from that, nothing much.
Hi, base was about 30cm deep (with insulation), the concrete slab must have been about 10-12cm thick. I used celotex insulation underneath the slab and reinforced the concrete with steel. You can see more of the construction if you watch my timelapse video (see the link at the end).
@@Dan_TheMedic Largely because of the utilitarian use of the structure (it is a workshop/office) I positioned the insulation under the slab so that it is more hard wearing. Additionally, you may note that it only covers 2/3 of the area, because I am building it over the base of a previous shed.
Did you drill through your rubber sheet to fix the solar panel brackets? If so did you just use some kind of rubber sealant to ensure it was water tight after?
Hi, yes I did. This was an area where I had some difficulty because of leaks. First, you will need to use bolts with a partial thread (because it is easier to create a seal on something without a thread). Second, EPDM is difficult to drill but always make the hole smaller than the shaft of the bolt (again this helps with the seal). I fabricated some flat pieces of EPDM to serve as a gaint washer and stuck this to the layer of EPDM on the roof (there is a special glue for this - the same used for joining pieces). Then I used a liberal amount of silicone sealant on the bolt before inserting and being careful not to over-tighten. On the inside I would recommend lock nuts behind large washers to spread the load and prevent any loosening . FInally, test - use a hosepipe and really spray all the bolts. If there is any ingress of water inside (it will have a tendancy to run down the bolt and form a drip on the bottom) then you will need to disasemble and start again. It is pretty fiddly and it took me several goes before it was a perfect seal. In hindsight I would probably have considered just fabricating a frame and using some heavy concrete blocks to keep it in situ. Several years on, I have not observed any obvious signes of leakage, but it will be a weak point in the construction and if I was going to do it again - I would probably not do it that way. Hope this helps.
Nice job! Wow thats a lot of time.. but well worth it.. how much did you spend on adding solar energy? Ive been interested in adding as well but dont know if i well spend a lot..
Hi, many thanks. The solar installation started off on my shed, which wasn't connected to the mains - to provide lighting and some power to tools etc. As my needs grown I connected mains power and thus the solar was really just a folly. I will probably not recover my investment, but it gives me a backup power source and charges a bank of 1600Ah batteries that can provide backup power to the house for a couple of days if required. So, it's more for fun and peace of mind of having a backup than for generating any serious amounts of power.
Oh ok.. it kind of looked like it was sumtn that you were using as a daily source.. im guessing it probably cost a lot to put something like that for daily use.. i guess its probably better to connect electricity from the main source from the house.. to be less expensive
Love the build. Sorry to trouble you but a quick question. Does the insulation below the slab run all the way to the edge (i.e. abut against the formwork) or did you leave a gap so the insulation is not exposed along the edge of the slab? Many thanks for your time. Jon
Hi Jon, there is a small gap - just a few inches - so that the insulation is not exposed. It doesn't affect the insulating properties that much because immediately above the gap is where the wall structure is going.
It's going fine, I'm actually sat in it now - it's -1C outside and 22C in here, with just the heat from my computer sufficient to keep it warm. Yes I did put cladding on the back and side, but I used English Red Cedar for that, because it is cheaper than the Canadian Red Cedar. I also used a larger profile to make it easier to install - which also required me hiring a skinny bloke as the clearance was rather tight.
Hi, I spent £10k and the only outside resources was a plasterer and somebody to fit the door, I don't remember how much they cost (this was a few years ago), but I doubt it was more than £250. I chose to self build because I'd get precisely what I wanted without compromise, and I was in it for a bit of fun.
Hi, the roof does not have ventilation, a small amount but below what is generally recommended. For me it was a trade-off between the textbook and more insulation, andI opted for better insulation. I was especially careful to have a good vapour barrier, actually three. The grey things are lights.
@@mlawson123 This'll cause issues over time mate. You lose 25% of your building's heat through the roof, but as you've gone for a 'cold roof' system, you need at least a 50mm gap between your roof and insulation for air to circulate. You're gonna find over time that NOT allowing air to circulate is gonna cause damp, rot and roof issues. Your EPDM wasn't cheap but your gonna be ripping that up in time. My advice would be to pull your insulation out and sit it on the underside of the roof joists. You'll also need to allow for air vents at the front for the air to get in.
Hi, I have 4x 80W panels and these are linked to a high current selector switch, I can either charge batteries or power an inverter and this supplies most of my daytime residual demand. Battery wise I have a bank of 650Ah ex forklift batteries and another ~180Ah leisure battery, switchable. I have a second inverter connected to the batteries and this is capable of providing emergency power to the office/workshop & house if necessary. I can run the gas central heating, fridge/freezer, lights and home network for about two days. Hope this helps.
Sorry, there were no drawings as such. I dug out a base to roughly what I thought I would need and just designed it on the go. Closest I got was a spreadsheet of parts required.
Yeah, I did consider it - but you have to keep re-applying every couple of years and I didn't want to do that. The Red Cedar has faded a bit, but still looks great and is totally maintanance free in its natural state.
4x80W panels on the roof can be switched to either charge batteries or provide mains power, the batteries can be configured to provide emergency power if required - we don't get many blackouts but it does happen from time to time.
@@mlawson123 how much power would you say you use per day? You say you get the occasional black out, is that due to multiple computers and sockets on for 10 hours a day?
@@beardedpianist I think you may have misunderstood the point I made about black outs. I was simply stating that the solar panels can charge batteries that are capable of provide emergency power, in the event of a black out (i.e. failure of mains electricity to the house). Black out to the house/street/neighbourhood - not to my garden office.
@@mlawson123 Thanks for your quick response. I understand. I'm looking at running my garden studio/office solely on solar panels, not connected to my house mains at all. Would you recommend this? If so, would you say 250w would manage this ok, or would I need at least 300w? Have you ever run a whole day on just the panels? Beautiful job. I'm looking at doing the same thing but on a low, tight budget.
@@beardedpianist It largely depends on what you want to run in there. It is possible, you will probably struggle in winter months and you will need some batteries to store the energy for night time. I have about 800Ah of old forklift batteries which can run the essentials in my house for 2 days. How much solar panel and battery storage capacity depends hugely on what you need to run and how the solar panels are positioned.
Hi, it was a while ago - I know I've been asked this before and you may see one of my previous answers which may be more accurate - external dimensions were about 5.5m wide and 2.2m deep. In the UK the height restriction is 2.5m (to avoid planning requirements when close to boundary)
vinz yeah I’m really jealous , wish I had the skill to be able to build something like that. I’m a carpenter by the way so you comment is fucking ridiculous.
I came in on budget at £10k. Spent a bit more on the interior, probably an extra £2k on office furniture and £300 for shelving, work surface etc in the workshop.
I’ve watched this like 7-8 times and I’m still astounded. Awesome build, great taste.
So glad you enjoyed my video, as I write this I am sat at my desk inside - I still love the build ~5 years on.
I’ve just completed laying the concrete base for my 8x6 shed and i’m considering having a week long party because of the hard work. If i’d built what you have i’d take the year off lol looking forward to seeing your next project(s)!
@@Lionfire1 Yes, laying the base may not look like much (it's all underground), but is about a third of the work. So crack open a beer, you've completed a significant chunk.
Great job. I was wondering about the two entrances. Didn't realise from part 1 that it had a dividing wall.
Great job. Brought back great memories of working with my late Dad who built houses. And of a house I had years ago with a basement with a storage area, kid's play area, and my home office tucked away down there.
Amazing job, what a nice place :) thanks for sharing!
Amazing. Well done on a great job!
love the design and the result of it buddy!
Thank you! greatly appreciate your feedback.
Great job well done 👌👌
Top job man! Love it.
Wow.! Very smart indeed.
Nice job!
Dude, my new favourite workshop/office build. Absolutely love the cladding. Personally I think I will make the workshop area slightly bigger but loved both these videos.
Oh, I spotted the taranis. Planes,boats or drones?
Great video. Mines in planning but I don't have £10k
Thank you for sharing.
Hi, yes I could have made the workshop bigger, but then I wouldn't have been able to fit the hot tub - which is my next project. Yes I used the Taranis for my drone, but sold it some time ago to get a DJI Mavic Air as it is much more portable.
If you are ever in New Jersey please look me up. Lol AMAZING !
Does look very good
very nice my friend.
Great soundtrack!
Very Nice!!
Great build, would love to achieve something like this over the next 12 months in my garden. What is the overall size and divided sizes of the rooms? Trying to work out what size we’d need! Thanks.
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Very cool
Superb
you da man, good to see that you did it yourself and no bull shit contractors
Inspirational :)
My dream :) Great job !
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Indeed beautiful however any info in regards the lift office table? Many thanks
The desk is a Furna E2, I would definitely recommend it.
Excellent work, I enjoyed watching it.
U mentioned u over engineered in places, can I ask if u could give a basic price breakdown of the 10K thanks.
Hi, I have been asked a number of times to put something together that covers the planning stages. I will be sure to include the financials when I come to this. Watch this space.
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really good watching both videos. If there was anything you would differently what would it be?
Many thanks. Great question, a few things I'd have done differently are:
1) Made it just a little larger, not by much - maybe a foot in each dimension.
2) Air conditioning, it does get quite warm in the office and although I do have a fan - it can still get uncomfortable. I may yet retrofit something.
3) I'd have paid more attention to lighting, I do quite a lot of video conferencing and sometimes it can get a bit contrasty.
Cracking job. What did you use to keep the camera in exactly the same place throughout??
Your mobile phone? or a fixed camera?
For the timelapse video of part 1, a suction cup mount attached to the kitchen window. It did come off several times throughout the 9 month build and needed re-seating. Camera was a Yi Action.
Looks great. My only concern is how you have attached it to the base with light baton. Surely that could cause stability issues in extreme winds?
The frame timbers are 47x100 which is plenty for this size of build. We have had some pretty severe winds since (including a particularily strong squall in the last 6 months) and the site is quite exposed. No issues at all, it is absolutely rock solid.
Great build. I was just wondering what size is this? Thanks!
Hi, it's about 5.2m wide, 2.5m deep external dimensions.
Amazing job! With which company did you get the custom sliding door please? Dims would be amazing too as we are planning to do a very similar design!
Hi, and many thanks. I used TradeFrame.com (in Gloucester) to supply and fit the door. I don't remember the exact dimensions but it was custom made so whatever dimensions you need they should be able to help you.
Great job...What did you cover the roof with, EPDM rubber, felt, fibreglass ? Thanks
Thanks, EPDM rubber. 1.5mm thickness.
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Absolutely amazing! I’ve already watched the 7 min video twice! A few questions if I may?
1. What size is this? I need something similar but the office space needs to also house a mini gym (treadmill, punchbag and rowing machine) whereas the workshop area only needs to house the bikes, lawn mower, garden tools etc.
2. Did you stay in budget?
3. Do you think the price to build this will have risen significantly due to the last 3 years?
4. Do you have a BoM you could share, totally understand if you don’t.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, and thanks for your comments. Hope you also enjoyed the timelapse video of the build too. Size wise it is roughly 7m wide, 2.2m deep and 2.5m tall. I have a fairly small plot hence the size, and for building so close to the boundary. My budget was £10k (2018 prices) and yes I did stay in budget, the largest outlay was the cedar cladding followed closely by the corner patio door which was custom made. The price would have risen significantly since I built it, not only construction materials in general have risen (from 2020 onwards) but inflation has also taken its toll in recent years. I don't have a BOM, it was kind or made up as I went along My suggestion would be to define what footprint you require to get everything you want in and then work from that, I just used a spreadsheet to work out how much timber was needed etc. Oh, and my one regret - not putting air conditioning in from the start, I did retrofit later. Regards, Mark
@@mlawson123you put a waterproof membrane and insulation in, it was always gonna get sweaty in the excess heat of summer. At least you’ve managed to get the thing retrofitted.
Hiya please could you let me know in detail how you done your base please as looks amazing
Hi, please check out my other video - this shows a time lapse of the whole process. Basically, dig a hole - line it, add a damp proof course, add insulation and reienforcement and pour concrete. This was somewhat over-engineered but I wanted it to be sturdy and last a while.
Great job. Quick question: how did you get the electricity to the space?
The electricity (and wired network) are provided underground via armoured cable.
Stumbled across this video glad i did. What’s the size of the office portion of the build and where did you source the shelving unites from. Fantastic build.
Hi and many thanks for your comment. The office area is roughly 2.2 x 2.9m internal. The units are from Ikea and the desk from Furna.
Looks great...what are the dimensions? Looking to do something very similar..How long did the build take?
Thanks, dimensions are 5.5m width, 2.2m depth and just short of 2.5m height. Total build took 8 months doing bits in my spare time and weekends.
What are the dimensions of the office part only?
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This is such a great project! Can I ask, how did you do the slope of the roof? I imagine the roof timbers are flat - did you use battens in the appropriate places to achieve the slope?
Hi, many thanks. The slope of the roof was very slight, only a couple of degrees. The vertical sections of the frame on the two sides and the middle separating wall are at different lengths and sawn at a slight angle so that the top of the frame sits tightly on top. The roof timbers then rest on top of that. Hope that helps, I acknowledge a diagram may have been better.
@@mlawson123 Thank you - yep, I understand now!
@@mlawson123 What type of roof material do you use for the low slope roof?
@@rockyyang740 Hi, it is EPDM (or rubber).
Clever design and looks very smart 10/10 - is there anything you’d have done differently in hindsight? Can’t imagine there is but there’s always something lol
I'd have made it a little bigger and taller (without breaking the 2.5m threshold at which planning becomes necessary - right now I have a good 20cm margin, which would have been useful). I fitted air conditioning later on in my office, I would have made this more integrated. Apart from that, nothing much.
@@mlawson123 thanks for the reply - it’s a great design and something that matches/meets my same needs almost exactly. Very encouraging video 🤝
Fantastic job. Can I ask how you prepared the base, how deep did you dig down and what did you use, many thanks.
Hi, base was about 30cm deep (with insulation), the concrete slab must have been about 10-12cm thick. I used celotex insulation underneath the slab and reinforced the concrete with steel. You can see more of the construction if you watch my timelapse video (see the link at the end).
@@mlawson123 Interesting. What made you put the PIR under the base as oposed to on top of it?
@@Dan_TheMedic Largely because of the utilitarian use of the structure (it is a workshop/office) I positioned the insulation under the slab so that it is more hard wearing. Additionally, you may note that it only covers 2/3 of the area, because I am building it over the base of a previous shed.
Did you drill through your rubber sheet to fix the solar panel brackets? If so did you just use some kind of rubber sealant to ensure it was water tight after?
Hi, yes I did. This was an area where I had some difficulty because of leaks. First, you will need to use bolts with a partial thread (because it is easier to create a seal on something without a thread). Second, EPDM is difficult to drill but always make the hole smaller than the shaft of the bolt (again this helps with the seal). I fabricated some flat pieces of EPDM to serve as a gaint washer and stuck this to the layer of EPDM on the roof (there is a special glue for this - the same used for joining pieces). Then I used a liberal amount of silicone sealant on the bolt before inserting and being careful not to over-tighten. On the inside I would recommend lock nuts behind large washers to spread the load and prevent any loosening . FInally, test - use a hosepipe and really spray all the bolts. If there is any ingress of water inside (it will have a tendancy to run down the bolt and form a drip on the bottom) then you will need to disasemble and start again. It is pretty fiddly and it took me several goes before it was a perfect seal. In hindsight I would probably have considered just fabricating a frame and using some heavy concrete blocks to keep it in situ. Several years on, I have not observed any obvious signes of leakage, but it will be a weak point in the construction and if I was going to do it again - I would probably not do it that way. Hope this helps.
mlawson123 Great thanks for your in-depth reply, that’s help with my plans.
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Nice job! Wow thats a lot of time.. but well worth it.. how much did you spend on adding solar energy? Ive been interested in adding as well but dont know if i well spend a lot..
Hi, many thanks. The solar installation started off on my shed, which wasn't connected to the mains - to provide lighting and some power to tools etc. As my needs grown I connected mains power and thus the solar was really just a folly. I will probably not recover my investment, but it gives me a backup power source and charges a bank of 1600Ah batteries that can provide backup power to the house for a couple of days if required. So, it's more for fun and peace of mind of having a backup than for generating any serious amounts of power.
Oh ok.. it kind of looked like it was sumtn that you were using as a daily source.. im guessing it probably cost a lot to put something like that for daily use.. i guess its probably better to connect electricity from the main source from the house.. to be less expensive
Did you use any project to build this garden house ?
Very nice but how was the roof covered?
The roof is covered in EPDM (rubber membrane) over OSB board.
Love the build. Sorry to trouble you but a quick question. Does the insulation below the slab run all the way to the edge (i.e. abut against the formwork) or did you leave a gap so the insulation is not exposed along the edge of the slab? Many thanks for your time. Jon
Hi Jon, there is a small gap - just a few inches - so that the insulation is not exposed. It doesn't affect the insulating properties that much because immediately above the gap is where the wall structure is going.
@@mlawson123 Many thanks for your reply. We are planning a very similar design as my retirement project. Jon
@@jonthompson1964 Good luck, let me know if any more questions as you go.
@@jonthompson1964how did your retirement project progress?
How did you attach the base to the concrete slab?
Hi, the wooden frame is attached to the concrete slab with some rawlbolts, roughly every 90cm.
What was the cost to build if you don’t mind me asking?
look at the post above mlawson123 said it was on budget at £10k
How about a step by step guide showing the build? I am sure many of us would appreciate it.
I have considered doing something along those lines, I may cobble something together. Watch this space.
Nice office and workshop. How is it doing 3 years on? Did you put cladding on the back and side that is against the fence?
It's going fine, I'm actually sat in it now - it's -1C outside and 22C in here, with just the heat from my computer sufficient to keep it warm. Yes I did put cladding on the back and side, but I used English Red Cedar for that, because it is cheaper than the Canadian Red Cedar. I also used a larger profile to make it easier to install - which also required me hiring a skinny bloke as the clearance was rather tight.
@@mlawson123 Skinny bloke ........ LoL. Thanks for your reply.
I know this is a little cheeky but may I ask roughly hm this was to put up. thinking about something similar wondering weather to build or buy
Hi, I spent £10k and the only outside resources was a plasterer and somebody to fit the door, I don't remember how much they cost (this was a few years ago), but I doubt it was more than £250. I chose to self build because I'd get precisely what I wanted without compromise, and I was in it for a bit of fun.
Just a quick question what about ventilation for the roof?
Or are those grey things at the front vents?
Hi, the roof does not have ventilation, a small amount but below what is generally recommended. For me it was a trade-off between the textbook and more insulation, andI opted for better insulation. I was especially careful to have a good vapour barrier, actually three. The grey things are lights.
@@mlawson123 This'll cause issues over time mate. You lose 25% of your building's heat through the roof, but as you've gone for a 'cold roof' system, you need at least a 50mm gap between your roof and insulation for air to circulate. You're gonna find over time that NOT allowing air to circulate is gonna cause damp, rot and roof issues. Your EPDM wasn't cheap but your gonna be ripping that up in time. My advice would be to pull your insulation out and sit it on the underside of the roof joists. You'll also need to allow for air vents at the front for the air to get in.
@@Dan_TheMedic I'll be sure to let you know how it goes in 10 years time.
Can I ask what solar set up you used? Planning a self build at the moment, and can’t decided on what to go with, cheers.
Hi, I have 4x 80W panels and these are linked to a high current selector switch, I can either charge batteries or power an inverter and this supplies most of my daytime residual demand. Battery wise I have a bank of 650Ah ex forklift batteries and another ~180Ah leisure battery, switchable. I have a second inverter connected to the batteries and this is capable of providing emergency power to the office/workshop & house if necessary. I can run the gas central heating, fridge/freezer, lights and home network for about two days. Hope this helps.
mlawson123 amazing, thank you very much. 👌
@@mlawson123 Hi lovely build, could you give cost of solar panel set and cost of instalation , thanks for any help,G
@@bogsdolics Hi, please refer to my response to TheMrGavacho above.
Do you have drawings for your build, by any chance? Im trying to build my own.
Sorry, there were no drawings as such. I dug out a base to roughly what I thought I would need and just designed it on the go. Closest I got was a spreadsheet of parts required.
Given you had a 10k budget, can I ask what the final cost was (build.... Not furnishings) 👍🏻 cracking effort by the way!
I came in on budget. I could probably have built it for less because I over-engineered it in places - but this was a decision I was happy with.
What’s the temperature like in winter?
Toasty, courtesy of a 750W heater.
@gary o'leary PMSL.
"...and how do you feel now it's built?"
"with my hands".
Wow very impressive. Pls What are the dimensions??
Hi, about 5.5m wide and 2.2m depth. The maximum height is also below 2.5m to keep within UK planning regulations.
mlawson123 wow thanks I was gonna have a pitched roof starting at 2.6 with the other stuff be 2.8m, saved mea ball ache 😂
Get some clear osmo on that cladding quick! Its on the turn! Haha
Yeah, I did consider it - but you have to keep re-applying every couple of years and I didn't want to do that. The Red Cedar has faded a bit, but still looks great and is totally maintanance free in its natural state.
How much did it cost ??
£10k
What kind of roofing did you use?
EPDM rubber
@@mlawson123 thanks is it easy to do yourself?
@@webmash8878 Very easy. The rubber gets very hot in summer, so avoid doing it mid-day or your knees will burn.
@@mlawson123 sure thanks for the tip! :)
Dimensions?
Pretty sure I've answered this in one of the previous comments. I don't remember off the top of my head.
I wonder what that cost to build?
It was about £10k
What is like to know is how much energy those solar panels provide and what you have attached to them
4x80W panels on the roof can be switched to either charge batteries or provide mains power, the batteries can be configured to provide emergency power if required - we don't get many blackouts but it does happen from time to time.
@@mlawson123 how much power would you say you use per day? You say you get the occasional black out, is that due to multiple computers and sockets on for 10 hours a day?
@@beardedpianist I think you may have misunderstood the point I made about black outs. I was simply stating that the solar panels can charge batteries that are capable of provide emergency power, in the event of a black out (i.e. failure of mains electricity to the house). Black out to the house/street/neighbourhood - not to my garden office.
@@mlawson123 Thanks for your quick response. I understand. I'm looking at running my garden studio/office solely on solar panels, not connected to my house mains at all. Would you recommend this? If so, would you say 250w would manage this ok, or would I need at least 300w? Have you ever run a whole day on just the panels? Beautiful job. I'm looking at doing the same thing but on a low, tight budget.
@@beardedpianist It largely depends on what you want to run in there. It is possible, you will probably struggle in winter months and you will need some batteries to store the energy for night time. I have about 800Ah of old forklift batteries which can run the essentials in my house for 2 days. How much solar panel and battery storage capacity depends hugely on what you need to run and how the solar panels are positioned.
Please could you tell us the dimensions of this?
Hi, it was a while ago - I know I've been asked this before and you may see one of my previous answers which may be more accurate - external dimensions were about 5.5m wide and 2.2m deep. In the UK the height restriction is 2.5m (to avoid planning requirements when close to boundary)
No pool?
Watch this space!
Build something nice like that and then fill it full of clutter, looks a right mess inside might as well of had a cheap shed
lsiwankiw jealous
I thought that. Looks great on the outside but the inside looks smaller. It's like Dr Who's Tardis but in reverse.
vinz yeah I’m really jealous , wish I had the skill to be able to build something like that. I’m a carpenter by the way so you comment is fucking ridiculous.
How much did you spend on it
I came in on budget at £10k. Spent a bit more on the interior, probably an extra £2k on office furniture and £300 for shelving, work surface etc in the workshop.
Total cost?
£10k, 2018
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Great work done !! check out at thomastournavitis.org for your "walls"
Its a man cave :) nice place to hide from wife and kids :)