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What Is A Gazebo?
A gazebo is a free standing open structure which provides you with a sheltered area in your garden. The garden structure can come in a range of shapes: square, hexagonal or rectangular, meaning there is sure to be something to suit your garden style. An open garden structure creates a…
What is a Lean-to Shed?
A lean-to shed is a simple and efficient outdoor structure that provides additional storage space for homeowners. Unlike other types of sheds, a lean-to shed is constructed by attaching one side of the structure to the side of an existing building, such as a house or garage. This type of…
What is a Paddington Garden Office?
A Paddington Garden Office is a garden structure used to create an office away from your home. Separating your work life from your home life. It is made from WPC (wood polymer composite) with 28mm double glazed windows and doors. Require More Information or Inspiration? Get inspired Download…
What is a Pent Roof? – Pent vs Apex
Looking at purchasing a garden building, and can’t decide between a pent roof or an apex roof? To ensure that you make the right choice we are going to run you through both roof styles that can feature on log cabins, garages, sheds and summer houses. Visually you can see…
What Is A Pergola?
A pergola is a structure that creates a sheltered area within your garden. The garden structure is made up of posts that support the roof grid of beams and rafters. They can be free-standing or attached to your house, depending on the style of your garden. Pergolas can make…
What is involved in a DIY project?
Dunster House products are designed for competent DIY assembly by two or more adults. Please remember to allow time before building to understand and check the instructions, parts and nature of the materials that you will be using. This may take any amount of time from hours to days, depending…
What is Pressure Treated Wood?
What is Pressure Treated Wood? When it comes to quality, low maintenance, and ensuring the longevity of your timber, the most important feature to look for is full and proper pressure treatment. We are the experts on pressure-treated timber and we pride ourselves in being able to offer pressure-treated Sheds,…
What Is The Best Quality Shed?
Having been experts in the home and lifestyle industry for over 25 years, Dunster House know how to make a garden shed. When you are looking for a new shed, there are a number of factors that you need to consider. Some you might not even have thought about,…
What is the best wall thickness for a garden building?
What is the best log cabin wall thickness? If you intend to use your garden building log cabin all-year-round – rather than seasonally – you should choose a log cabin wall thickness that is as thick as possible, to maximise the insulation. U-Values provide a measure of the heat transfer through different…
What is the best way to prepare a base for my Garden Building?
A strong foundation is important when siting a garden building. Dunster House would recommend a flat, level concrete base. If you are unsure about building your concrete base we would recommend that you consult an experienced tradesman. Please note that the base needs to be level with no run-off, the…
What Kind Of Base Do I Need For My Garden Building?
A strong base is important when building a garden building. RapidGrid Foundations Concrete Bases Dunster House recommend a flat, level concrete base. If you are unsure about building your concrete base we recommend that you consult an experienced tradesman. Please note that the base needs to be level with…
What Makes A Good Quality Log Cabin?
A log cabin is often used as an extension to the home, an extra room that can be used for the hobby room you needed in your house, an office, a mancave or an extra lounge. Being as important as the inside of your house, your cabin needs to be…