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George Clarke's Amazing Spaces Inspiration - garage conversion

jonhub
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

After Binge watching all episodes last year I finally chose to convert our garage from an unused space & storage facility to a functioning business room , party / games room & bar.

All work was done by myself except the electrics & windows. These were the biggest expense.

It just needed planning up front with some time and effort.








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  • Sonia
    2 years ago

    Looks great. Well done!

    Comments (17)

    • E D
      2 years ago

      The building looks great.

      Well done for doing so much of the work yourself.

      What sort of planning permission did you need?

    • jonhub
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      thank you,
      building already existed and it is below 2.5m in height so no planning required.

    • E D
      2 years ago

      Ah I see. I thought you were referring to it when you said ‘planning’. But that was just yours. 🙂

    • Helena Winkle
      2 years ago

      Looks great! Can you tell me what you used/how you painted the brick walls please? I’m looking to do the same in my garage but keep reading lots of different things about painting brickwork online.

    • Patrina
      2 years ago

      Looks Fab 😁

    • jonhub
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      hi Helena , all brickwork was washed with water and brush. Once dry I applied an exterior stabilising primer which seals absorbent and powdery surfaces. Then I applied Sandtex exterior masonry paint , 2 coats. The interior was primed then ordinary white emulsion. It's been over a year in all weathers and no issues. fingers crossed.

    • Helena Winkle
      2 years ago

      Thank you jonhub, that’s really helpful 👍

    • Sandy Beech
      2 years ago

      Looks great. How’s it heated and insulated?

    • jonhub
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      thanks sandybeech38.
      The ceiling has 200mm loft roll insulation between roof and plasterboard. The partition MDF walls has thermo foil wrap sandwiched. This leaves one wall with a single layer brick which isn't ideal.
      Its stays cool in the summer but I use an electric radiator or hot air fan in the winter.

    • Wayne Bryan - Designer
      2 years ago

      Nice.


      I have done something similar but no insulation, I was wondering if it was worth insulating the roof if I didn't change the single skin walls in any way. But as you say, it keeps it cooler in summer.

    • jonhub
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      Thanks Wayne.
      I think it was worth insulating the roof. Plus there was space for it so not a lot of extra work was required.

    • HU-358206268
      5 months ago

      hi, did you need to get any building control sign off on this. been considering similar myself and finding it hard to figure out if this is required (or more accurately how to best describe the project so it does not require building control)

    • Helen Kowalska
      5 months ago

      Amazing job!

    • jonhub
      Original Author
      5 months ago

      Copied from another site regarding planning for outbuilding in UK


      If you want to construct your garden room under permitted development, you’ll need to make sure it meets the following rules, wherever you live in the UK:Your garden room or log cabin isn't in front of your home. If you have extended it then the front refers to how it stood on 1 July 1948.The total area of all extensions, sheds and outbuildings - including your proposed garden room -  must not cover more than 50% of the total area of land around your house. Again this is the area as it was on 1 July 1948. It is single storey and less than 3 metres high (4 metres with a dual-pitched roof). If it’s within 2 metres of your boundary, the maximum height is 2.5 metres.The eaves are no more than 2.5 metres above ground level.It doesn't have a balcony, veranda or raised platform.It isn’t self-contained living accommodation.

    • Kasper Polinski
      5 months ago

      Looks very good!

    • Carol Lowe
      5 months ago

      Stylish

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