What wood is best for Wendy houses?
Pine logs
Pine logs are not only affordable but they are durable and very popular when it comes to building your own wendy house.
How do you waterproof a wendy house?
Waterproofing is essential Waterproofing is also important because you wouldn’t want your decor, furniture and appliances becoming damaged by moisture or rain. The best way to waterproof your Wendy house to turn it into a man cave is to use polythene and to fix the wailing and roofing materials.
Do you need planning permission for wendy house?
wendy houses are not classed as `temporary structures` just because they have no foundations. even if they are classed as temporary because of their use they are still subject to planning regulation.
What do you put under a wood playhouse?
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- Sand or Pea Gravel.
- Mulch or Chips.
- Shredded Rubber.
- Rubber Mats.
- Poured-in-Place Rubber.
Do you need planning permission for a wooden playhouse?
Is planning permission required for my wooden playhouse? The majority of playhouses do not require planning permission. However, permission is required for any building which covers over half the garden, which is not for domestic use or which is over 3 metres high with a pent roof or 4 metres high with an apex roof.
Does a wooden playhouse need a base?
All playhouses need a substantial base. The base should be solid, square, flat and level to ensure the stability of your playhouse. Paving slabs or concrete are ideal. A solid concrete base is more permanent and normally more expensive but it provides an excellent base especially for a larger playhouse.
What do you use to insulate a Wendy house?
Alububble roof insulation is a must if you wish to keep the interior of your Wendy house or Shed cool in the summer sun and warm during winter chill. The product is amazingly effective and is very good value for money.
How do you treat a wooden Wendy house?
The best way to make sure that your playhouse lasts, is to treat it annually with a wood preservative. Waltons playhouses are dip treated against rot and guaranteed for 10 years provided you apply a wood preservative when you first construct your playhouse, and then annually after that.
How big is a Dutch Playhouse?
Our wooden playhouse and Wendy house range incorporates our popular 6’ x 6’ Dutch Playhouse and the 8’ x 6’ Bramble Playhouse which both provide a large space for your children to play in.
How to take care of your wooden playhouse?
Your wooden playhouse will provide years of fun and entertainment for your children, requiring little more than occasional application of quality timber preservative. Periodically check the roof covering for splits or tears and repair accordingly to ensure durability of the playhouse.
What are ilikesheds playhouses made of?
ILikeSheds wooden playhouses are constructed from high quality tongue and groove timber, which is planned to a smooth finish. Our wooden playhouse and Wendy house range incorporates our popular 6’ x 6’ Dutch Playhouse and the 8’ x 6’ Bramble Playhouse which both provide a large space for your children to play in.
What size wood is used for a wendy house?
All timbers used for the construction of the Wendy house are readily available at most timber merchants or building suppliers. The floor base is constructed of 145mm x 46mm (ex 150mm x 50mm) treated dressed (gauged, smooth finish) covered with standard 90mm x 32mm pine decking.