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johnny_blaze

Converting summerhouse

Johnny Blaze
4 years ago

Hi all


I am looking for suggestion for what to do with this summerhouse and a step by step guide to getting in converted by myself (I don't ask for much). It looks nice from the outside but I have never spent time in it as it is just a little dingy and there are spiders and dead leaves everywhere. I was thinking of boarding it up to turn it into a little inside seating area. Any suggestions?


P.S. I am an absolute novice at DIY but happy to attempt to get my hands dirty.



Comments (3)

  • Jonathan
    4 years ago

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-6-Light-Candle-Style-Chandelier/133072721984?hash=item1efbc09840:g:cFAAAOSw6Olc0B3m

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/chandelier-ceiling-light-fittings/401779285536?hash=item5d8be95e20:g:3U4AAOSw7Phc9NQB

    Trim back some of the overgrown greenery.
    Sweep and pressure wash.
    Paint the wood with an out door colour- choose ivory or similar.
    Buy a small table, chairs and hurricane lamp.
    Add an electric light above the table like one of the recommended ones (Don’t forget to get it required to outdoor use)

  • Johnny Blaze
    Original Author
    4 years ago

    Thanks, but definitely looking to turn it into a more inside space.

  • rachelmidlands
    4 years ago

    Hello again. I seem to remember you posting this dilemma before:). I’m no expert tbh but I think it’s do-able but depends how willing you’d be to lose the climbing plants. I’d go for a two step approach and clad the outside with a weather proof material (pressure treated boards, composite cladding etc., so long as it’s not too heavy). Then on the inside you could clad with whatever, plaster board or marine ply for instance, you could even put some insulation between the two layers (you’d have to remove the trellis). Problems could be the roof, looks like you have plastic panels which will lose heat making any insulation ineffective, and the upright supports, hopefully these are strong enough to support extra weight if you intend to re do the roof. You’d also need doors, either newly made or second hand to finish it off and if you do fully enclose it don’t forget to put a ventilation grille somewhere to stop condensation. Check out this vid by Colin Furze (also built a nuclear bunker in his garden:)) might give you some tips and you might enjoy the rocket propelled wheelchair vid as well :0!
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LP67MAoihZk

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