Inside Out Buildings Blog

Welcome to our Inside Out Buildings Blog – here we try to give you an idea of our projects past and present, and use this page within our website to create useful links. We will talk about timbers, preservatives, paint and the like, and other local trades that we can recommend along the way. It does not replace a conversation, so please do feel free to call – 01404 891404, or drop us an email info@insideoutbuildings.co.uk

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How Long Do Timber Buildings Last?

A quality timber building is a significant investment, so it's natural to ask how long it will last. Whether you're considering a garden office, workshop, garage, cabin, or summer house, durability is often one of the biggest deciding factors. The good news is that a well-designed timber building can provide decades of reliable use when constructed using quality materials and properly maintained. However, several factors can influence its lifespan, from the timber itself to the environment in which it sits. [...]

Timber Workshop vs Garage: Which Building Is Right for You?

When investing in a bespoke timber building, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is whether a workshop or a garage is the best fit for your needs. While the two share many similarities, they are often designed with very different purposes in mind. The right choice depends on how you intend to use the space, both now and in the future. Whether you're looking for secure vehicle storage, a dedicated space for hobbies, or a multi-purpose building [...]

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Office? A UK Guide

With more people embracing flexible and remote working, garden offices have become one of the most popular ways to create additional workspace at home. But before investing in a new timber building, it's natural to ask: do you need planning permission for a garden office? The good news is that many garden offices can be built without submitting a planning application. However, there are important rules around size, location, height, and use that homeowners should understand before work begins. Do [...]

What Is Tanalised Timber? Benefits, Lifespan & Uses Explained

If you've been researching timber buildings, sheds, cabins, or garden offices, you've probably come across the term tanalised timber. But what exactly does it mean, and why is it so widely used in outdoor construction? Tanalised timber is one of the most popular materials for garden buildings because it has been specially treated to help protect it from rot, fungal decay, and insect attack. Whether you're investing in a shed, workshop, cabin, or garden office, understanding how tanalised timber works [...]

Garden Offices in Devon: The Ultimate Remote Working Solution

The way we work has changed - and for many across Devon, the kitchen table is no longer cutting it. Whether you are managing meetings from a busy household or trying to carve out quiet time between school runs, remote working demands a space that feels focused, calm, and entirely your own. Bespoke garden offices in Devon offer just that - a beautifully crafted extension of your home, tucked into the landscape, yet designed entirely for productivity. Why a Garden [...]

Greenhouse & Potting Shed – Why Paint?

Greenhouse & Potting Shed - Why Paint? Well, painting a greenhouse can improve its appearance and protect the structure from the elements and give it a longer life if you use good quality paint and do it yearly. It also gives you the opportunity to put a bit of your personality on your building and really make it a feature of your garden. Of course this isn’t for everyone, so a tanalised treated wooden greenhouse or potting shed is also [...]

Greenhouse & Potting shed – The Benefits of a Glasshouse

The Benefits of a Glasshouse - Glass greenhouses provide superior light quality due to their high transmittance rates, benefiting plant growth by allowing more natural sunlight to penetrate. Greenhouses and potting sheds are a valuable tool for gardeners, providing a controlled environment for plants to thrive in. One of the most important components of a greenhouse is the glass that covers its structure. Greenhouse glass plays a crucial role in regulating temperature, light transmission, and overall plant health. We understand [...]

Multi Purpose Garden Building

It makes sense to to have a multi purpose garden building on many fronts, not only do you save on space, but in inclement weather, everything is under one roof removing the need to travel between different parts of the garden. It also becomes a less expensive option as you save on one wall, the dividing wall being a wall that serves both buildings, and of course one roof line, saving extra soffits and eaves boarding. Sometimes, placing a store [...]

Timber Garage Project

Our timber garage project brief was to create a traditional timber garage with the ability to have storage, a ladder for the semi feral cat, and a place to store logs. Part of the structure had to have a heavy duty floor, not to be currently used as a workshop, but thinking ahead, needs sometimes change and it's always good to have options. Clad in home grown timbers, over construction grade uprights and roof trusses, and finished with a home [...]

Summer House With Veranda

We often suggest the possibility of adding a veranda to our garden rooms. A summer house with veranda adds another dimension to an outside space, giving shelter from the sun, or protection from the rain. Our weather is fairly unpredictable, and sat in 30+ degrees or the pouring rain isn't for most, but sat shaded from the heat of the day, or staying dry but being at one with the weather is something that most appreciate. Adding a veranda to [...]