Garden Building Specifications

Every Aybel Spaces garden building is constructed to a high standard, using sustainable materials and methods that minimise environmental impact. Fully insulated, double-glazed, and finished with care, our garden buildings are designed to feel as comfortable as any room in your home.

Here's how we build them:

Foundations

We use ground screw foundations wherever possible; a fast, robust, and eco-friendly alternative to carbon-heavy concrete.

Ground screws cause minimal disruption to your garden and the soil ecosystem. They're strong, stable, and if they ever need to be removed, they can be reused or recycled. It's a smarter way to build.

Structure

Your garden building's floor, walls, and roof are constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs); a building method that creates a stronger, quieter, and better-insulated structure than traditional techniques.

SIPs create an airtight building envelope, keeping warmth in during winter and maintaining comfort in summer. The result is a space that feels solid, well-made, and built to last.

Doors and Windows

We offer flexible door and window configurations to suit how you'll use the space and how you want the light to fall.

Standard specification includes:

• One French or sliding door (up to 300mm wide)

• One window (up to 800mm wide)

• Double-glazed uPVC in Anthracite Grey or Black (White internally)

• Multipoint locking on all doors and windows

uPVC is low-maintenance, easy to clean, rot-proof, and thermally efficient. If you'd like additional windows, aluminium folding doors, or our full-width panoramic doors, we can add those too.

Roofing

The roof is finished with a single sheet of EPDM—a durable synthetic rubber membrane with exceptional weather resistance and flexibility.

EPDM has a long life expectancy and is 100% recyclable. With nearly half the carbon footprint of comparable materials, it's a responsible choice that doesn't compromise on performance.

The roof is trimmed on all sides with a neat, purpose-made edge trim for a clean, finished look.

Flooring

You can choose from a range of commercial-grade laminate flooring options, from natural timber finishes to more contemporary styles. Other flooring options are available depending on how you'll use the space.

External Cladding

As standard, your garden building is clad in ThermoWood® Pine or HardiePlank®; Thermowood® is specially heat treated, making it more stable and resistant to decay. The timber used to produce ThermoWood® is sourced from well managed and sustainable forests fully certified under the Pan European Forestry Certification (PEFC) scheme.

HardiePlank® is a pre finished fibre cement board designed and built to give an uncomplicated but classic look that will last for years. Hardie Plank® comes pre-finished in 21 different colours

We also offer a variety of alternative cladding options if you'd like a different look or finish. Our team can help you find the right balance between appearance, durability, and budget.

Internal Wall Finish

Internal walls are battened to create an air gap, improving ventilation and insulation while providing space for hidden cables and pipes.

Then the walls are plastered to create a super smooth finish ready for decoration, just like the walls in your own house.

Electrics

Every garden building comes with a complete electrical package, ready for connection to your main supply. This includes:

• Consumer unit

• Four-way tracked internal spotlights

• Two external lights (one on either side of the door)

• Recessed double sockets throughout

If you don't have an electrician, we can provide a recommendation or a separate quote to handle the connection for you.

Heating

Heating is provided by a modern 2 KW Smart Heater. Utilising the WiFi you can turn the heater on and off, set the temperature or set a schedule for the week all with your mobile phone. No more waiting for the room to heat up. Your space will be warm and toastie any time that you want to use it.

Internet Connectivity

Internet is best with a hard-wired connection, we install a data socket ready to connect to your home network. Running the cable from your house to the garden building can be included as an optional extra.

Optional Extras

Want to make your garden building even more tailored to your needs? We can help with:

Comfort and Climate

Underfloor heating, Air conditioning.

Doors and Windows

Full-width panoramic doors, aluminium Bi-folds, additional doors or windows.

Finishes

Interior decorating, alternative cladding options.

Outdoor Features

Steps, decking, and landscaping to integrate the building into your garden.

If there's something you need that's not listed here, just ask. We'll work with you to create the space you're imagining.