summer house

[nearthemark]

I'll thinking of building summerhouse, for which I'll make a concrete base, and have two things I'd be grateful for input for.

1. Would it make sense to raise the floor structure from the ground a few cm by short "stilts" like a shed, in order to reduce moisture coming up? I was thinking of using something waterproof between the little stilts and the frame.
2. If I decide to insulate it, would I need to protect the very bottom of the floor insulation against rodents etc, ie have treated board underneath it?

Thanks,


Mark

 

[nearthemark]

Is it possible to get these in the uk? They would be great as where I want to build can flood a few inches sometimes. I'm not sure what they are called.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

https://www.wrekinconcreteproducts.co.uk/products/wrekin-concrete-products-decking-block/

 

[nearthemark]

https://www.wrekinconcreteproducts.co.uk/products/wrekin-concrete-products-decking-block/

Perfect, thank you

 

[big-all]

remember to keep it below 2.5m to avoid the need for planning assuming its near the fence

 

[nearthemark]

Yes, definitely!

 

[big-all]

are you remembering the other restrictions like size and no sleeping to avoid planning and building regs ??
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/43/outbuildings
https://interactive.planningportal.co.uk/detached-house/outside/sheds/building-regulations

 

[nearthemark]

Yep, all good.