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In order to create an independent and quiet work space, a wood frame construction is installed in the garden. Highlighted in the Grand Guide Leroy Merlin 2015, the office and landscaped offers a beautiful volume and requires less work and investment than an extension.

An office space at the bottom of the garden - The structure

Achievement at a glance

Level: Intermediate handyman
Time: 20 days for 1 person
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• An independent and quiet office space
• Lightweight and economical construction

The construction project in detail

An office space at the bottom of the garden - The structure: office


Separated from the rest of the house, a wooden frame construction is installed at the bottom of the garden. Before starting the site, a soil survey is carried out and the orientation of the structure is determined. The plans are based on the configuration of the existing to fully integrate.

Structure of the construction

at Concrete blocks, grounding strip and footing
b Floor joists and panels underneath
c Uprights of vertical framing and horizontal rails
d OSB Bracing
e Thermal insulator
f Rain barrier
g Cleats, anti-rodent grill and clapboard
h Windows, door and sunshade
i EPDM, roof deck waterproofing and overflows
j Couvertine
k Floor heating and flooring
l Vapor
m MDF suspended ceiling
not On the walls, inside succeed one another: vapor barrier, counter-partition isolated on frame and dressing in MDF

The foundations

The foundations

The structure rests on a foundation: the foundations. Their nature is determined by the stability and depth of the soil. In the case of the wood frame, the foundations are superficial.

Foundations facing the risk of freezing

In at-risk areas, foundation foundation levels and water systems have come down to frost-free depths. This minimum distance between the ground surface and the bottom of the foundations is between 50 and 90 cm up to 150 m altitude, then increases by 5 cm every 200 m.

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An office space at the bottom of the garden - The structure: bottom

Foundations in drought zone

In communities subject to drought, take certain precautions.
• Assemble vertical and horizontal chaining to reinforce the structure.
• Install a sanitary space.
• Go for deep soles.
• Avoid sloping buildings.

The floor and the wood structure

The floor and the wood structure

The wooden floor rests on concrete pads. The column / beam structure is fixed with brackets and hooves. It guarantees the holding of the building.
• Solidarize the panels under the joists.
• Fill in insulation before closing with OSB.

The roof terrace

The roof terrace

Raised, the building is protected from moisture. The wood structure is laid on this base.
• Install vertical and horizontal wooden studs around the frame.
• Fit the joists of the flat roof.
• After passing electrical conduits and filled with insulation, close the roof with OSB.
• Install the vapor barrier and then the second layer of insulation.

EPDM membrane

EPDM membrane

In order to seal the roof deck, an EPDM membrane is installed above the insulation. Resistant to thermal shocks and UV, this layer is elastic and tear-proof.
• Unroll the membrane on a clean surface coated with a primer.
• After one hour of rest, fold half of the membrane.
• Apply a line of glue every 50 cm.
• Lay the membrane and compress to glue.

Finishes

Finishes

• Glue the base and the top of the vertical survey.
• Press firmly to glue the membrane.
• Cladding installed, installing overflows and cover.
To create a green roof, set up rubber slabs with a drainage system.

An office space at the bottom of the garden - The structure

FAQ - 💬

❓ Is a garden office the perfect long-term solution for You?

👉 With so many of us moving to work from home, small garden rooms or a garden office can be the perfect long-term solution for hobbyists, freelancers, business owners and employees to make the most of their garden.

❓ What inspired the design of this garden office?

👉 The inspiration for the unique design of this office entitled simply A Room in the Garden comes from nature, namely from the shape and color of artichokes. The design is playful and original and also manages to be simple and complex at the same time. This quirky garden office was designed by Studio Ben Allen and was built in London.

❓ How close to the road can I build a garden office?

👉 This relates to the volume of the building and to its overall height. Any garden office should not occupy an area more than 50 per cent of the garden space, with heights limited to 3m for a flat roof and 4m for a ridged roof. Structures should not be positioned between the house and the road and normally a distance of 20m from the road is applied.

❓ What are garden office structures made of?

👉 The garden office structures themselves are usually timber, coming in prefabricated panels to be built on site. Some are factory built and craned into position. They need a level surface and sit on concrete piles to minimise direct contact with the ground, with the building itself supported by a steel frame.


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