Garden Summer Houses

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A few things to weigh up before you buy:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow you\u0027ll use it.\u003C/strong\u003E For occasional spring-and-summer use\u2014reading, relaxing, entertaining\u2014a standard 11mm summerhouse is ideal. If you want a year-round office or gym, look at our thicker-walled \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/summerhouses/logcabin-summer-houses\u0022\u003Elog cabin summerhouses\u003C/a\u003E (up to 44mm) or a fully \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/insulated-buildings\u0022\u003Einsulated garden room\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe space you have.\u003C/strong\u003E Tight on room? A \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/summerhouses/corner-summer-houses\u0022\u003Ecorner summerhouse\u003C/a\u003E tucks into an unused corner with a diagonal-facing entrance and a wide view of the garden. For bigger plots, a 12x8 or larger gives you room for extra furniture and multi-purpose use.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoof style.\u003C/strong\u003E A \u003Cstrong\u003Epent roof\u003C/strong\u003E gives a flat, modern look and sheds water to the rear\u2014good for sitting against a fence or wall. An \u003Cstrong\u003Eapex roof\u003C/strong\u003E has the traditional peaked-house shape and extra headroom in the centre. A \u003Cstrong\u003Ereverse apex\u003C/strong\u003E puts the gable and door on the long side for a wider frontage.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill unsure? Our sales team can talk through the options\u2014request a call back using the button above.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETongue \u0026amp; groove construction\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery BillyOh summerhouse is built with \u003Cstrong\u003E11mm tongue \u0026amp; groove cladding\u003C/strong\u003E. The panels interlock vertically so rain runs off the surface instead of seeping between boards, which is what keeps the building weatherproof through a British winter. It\u0027s a stronger, more weather-resistant build than the overlap cladding used on many budget garden buildings.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPressure treatment and your guarantee\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETimber left untreated will eventually rot. To prevent that, we offer \u003Cstrong\u003Epressure treatment\u003C/strong\u003E on most of our summerhouses: the timber is treated under pressure so the protection soaks deep into the wood rather than sitting on the surface, guarding against \u003Cstrong\u003Erot, decay and insect damage\u003C/strong\u003E for the long term. It also saves you re-treating the building yourself each year. Choosing pressure treatment \u003Cstrong\u003Eextends our standard 10-year anti-rot guarantee to 15 years\u003C/strong\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you use a summerhouse all year round?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHonestly, a standard summerhouse is designed for around 6\u20139 months of use a year\u2014the 11mm walls aren\u0027t thick enough to hold heat through the coldest months. 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A few things to weigh up before you buy:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow you\u0027ll use it.\u003C/strong\u003E For occasional spring-and-summer use\u2014reading, relaxing, entertaining\u2014a standard 11mm summerhouse is ideal. If you want a year-round office or gym, look at our thicker-walled \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/summerhouses/logcabin-summer-houses\u0022\u003Elog cabin summerhouses\u003C/a\u003E (up to 44mm) or a fully \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/insulated-buildings\u0022\u003Einsulated garden room\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe space you have.\u003C/strong\u003E Tight on room? A \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/summerhouses/corner-summer-houses\u0022\u003Ecorner summerhouse\u003C/a\u003E tucks into an unused corner with a diagonal-facing entrance and a wide view of the garden. For bigger plots, a 12x8 or larger gives you room for extra furniture and multi-purpose use.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoof style.\u003C/strong\u003E A \u003Cstrong\u003Epent roof\u003C/strong\u003E gives a flat, modern look and sheds water to the rear\u2014good for sitting against a fence or wall. An \u003Cstrong\u003Eapex roof\u003C/strong\u003E has the traditional peaked-house shape and extra headroom in the centre. A \u003Cstrong\u003Ereverse apex\u003C/strong\u003E puts the gable and door on the long side for a wider frontage.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill unsure? Our sales team can talk through the options\u2014request a call back using the button above.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETongue \u0026amp; groove construction\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery BillyOh summerhouse is built with \u003Cstrong\u003E11mm tongue \u0026amp; groove cladding\u003C/strong\u003E. The panels interlock vertically so rain runs off the surface instead of seeping between boards, which is what keeps the building weatherproof through a British winter. It\u0027s a stronger, more weather-resistant build than the overlap cladding used on many budget garden buildings.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPressure treatment and your guarantee\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETimber left untreated will eventually rot. To prevent that, we offer \u003Cstrong\u003Epressure treatment\u003C/strong\u003E on most of our summerhouses: the timber is treated under pressure so the protection soaks deep into the wood rather than sitting on the surface, guarding against \u003Cstrong\u003Erot, decay and insect damage\u003C/strong\u003E for the long term. It also saves you re-treating the building yourself each year. 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If you want true year-round use, you have two options: step up to a \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/summerhouses/logcabin-summer-houses\u0022\u003Elog cabin summerhouse\u003C/a\u003E with walls up to 44mm thick, or choose a fully \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/insulated-buildings\u0022\u003Einsulated garden room\u003C/a\u003E built for use in every season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EHow to order your summerhouse\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOrdering is straightforward:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose your model.\u003C/strong\u003E Browse the range above and pick the style and size that suits your garden.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECustomise it.\u003C/strong\u003E Select your size, roof style, treatment and any optional extras.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlace your order.\u003C/strong\u003E Add to basket and choose your payment option, including finance.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ol\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you order, we begin manufacturing your summerhouse to spec and contact you with a delivery date as soon as it\u0027s ready. 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Options include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA range of sizes to fit your garden\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESwitchable door and window positions on most models\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe choice to paint or treat the exterior in any colour you like\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPressure treatment for longer-lasting weather protection\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHang decorations and mount shelves for ornaments to make the interior your own.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe available options vary by model, so check the individual product page for the full list.\u003C/p\u003E","Position":4,"IsDeleted":false,"FilterId":0,"StoreId":79},{"Id":1106,"CategoryId":4229,"Question":"How do we install a summerhouse?","Answer":"\u003Cp\u003EAll our summerhouses arrive as \u003Cstrong\u003EDIY kits\u003C/strong\u003E\u2014we deliver the pre-cut parts, and most assemble with basic household tools. Apart from our log cabin models, the summerhouses use modular panel walls that lift into place easily and let you choose where the doors and windows go.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get ready, you just need a \u003Cstrong\u003Eflat, solid, level base\u003C/strong\u003E with good drainage\u2014a patio, decking or a bed of bricks all work well.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a full walkthrough, see our guide to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://billyoh.com/extra/garden-buildings/summer-houses/install-garden-summerhouse/\u0022\u003Eplanning and building a summerhouse\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe don\u0027t offer an installation service ourselves, but you\u0027re welcome to arrange a local builder if you\u0027d prefer help putting it together.\u003C/p\u003E","Position":5,"IsDeleted":false,"FilterId":0,"StoreId":79}]}