Hi, first off, this is my first post so a little about myself.
I am late 30's living in the Reading area. About to move from the town to the outskirts as have a 2nd kid due soon and need another bedroom.
Currently in a 2 bed terraced and as just a family of 2, I used to have the 2nd room as a games room. No. 1 kid came along and that went...into the dining room I go...but then that wasn't really good as it made the dining room useless. Sold some gear and moved into the under stairs cupboard. Tight, but everything I needed fitted.
Move forward 3 years and another kid due in the next 5-6 weeks, we have sold our house and if everything goes to plan we should move into a nice countryside three bed terraced with 3 double bedrooms.
The build:
Now the back garden looks like it might be big enough to accommodate a 12ft x 10ft games room in the corner and not take up too much space. Don't think I need that big to be honest but shoot for the moon and if you achieve half way its still a result eh?
What do I want in the room:
A big enough space for a dedicated racing sim rig with 3 x 27inch widescreen monitors. A wall for the xbox one/ps4 and tv with room for a beanbag. A beer fridge.
If enough room left over...a treadmill for the wife (which I know will never be used...much like most keep fit stuff I buy her).
Electricity obviously.
DIY skills:
None to speak of other than putting a few shelves up. My old man is an old chippie in the navy so might come in handy.
What do I think I need:
Starting off with the room/base, I need to make sure there is enough space. Then its either a concrete base or one of those hawklock? type bases? Any advice on these is appreciated.
The actual building:
Looked around a few forums and the tongue and grove type building looks good, with 44mm walls. One window only with a double glazed door as well. Insulation for floor, ceiling and walls. About 3 double/quad sockets. Want to cat 5 the building too.
Roof wise I would prefer proper tiles, if at all possible as not keen on felt, but depending on cost, I might have to go with felt for the first year or so.
How much do I have to spend:
Only about 3K at the moment. Is that doable?
Think thats what I can come up with so far.
Don't understand about the different types of insulation, cold roof/warm roof and walls etc so any help on deciding that would be great.
I want to use the building all year round. Got an oil electric heater.
Am I missing anything else which is fundamental to a good build?
Hoping to build over a 1 month period realistically if all deliveries come on time. got a friend who can do the electrics and working in IT I can do the Cat5 myself.
Thanks.
I am late 30's living in the Reading area. About to move from the town to the outskirts as have a 2nd kid due soon and need another bedroom.
Currently in a 2 bed terraced and as just a family of 2, I used to have the 2nd room as a games room. No. 1 kid came along and that went...into the dining room I go...but then that wasn't really good as it made the dining room useless. Sold some gear and moved into the under stairs cupboard. Tight, but everything I needed fitted.
Move forward 3 years and another kid due in the next 5-6 weeks, we have sold our house and if everything goes to plan we should move into a nice countryside three bed terraced with 3 double bedrooms.
The build:
Now the back garden looks like it might be big enough to accommodate a 12ft x 10ft games room in the corner and not take up too much space. Don't think I need that big to be honest but shoot for the moon and if you achieve half way its still a result eh?
What do I want in the room:
A big enough space for a dedicated racing sim rig with 3 x 27inch widescreen monitors. A wall for the xbox one/ps4 and tv with room for a beanbag. A beer fridge.
If enough room left over...a treadmill for the wife (which I know will never be used...much like most keep fit stuff I buy her).
Electricity obviously.
DIY skills:
None to speak of other than putting a few shelves up. My old man is an old chippie in the navy so might come in handy.
What do I think I need:
Starting off with the room/base, I need to make sure there is enough space. Then its either a concrete base or one of those hawklock? type bases? Any advice on these is appreciated.
The actual building:
Looked around a few forums and the tongue and grove type building looks good, with 44mm walls. One window only with a double glazed door as well. Insulation for floor, ceiling and walls. About 3 double/quad sockets. Want to cat 5 the building too.
Roof wise I would prefer proper tiles, if at all possible as not keen on felt, but depending on cost, I might have to go with felt for the first year or so.
How much do I have to spend:
Only about 3K at the moment. Is that doable?
Think thats what I can come up with so far.
Don't understand about the different types of insulation, cold roof/warm roof and walls etc so any help on deciding that would be great.
I want to use the building all year round. Got an oil electric heater.
Am I missing anything else which is fundamental to a good build?
Hoping to build over a 1 month period realistically if all deliveries come on time. got a friend who can do the electrics and working in IT I can do the Cat5 myself.
Thanks.
