Craft cabins

[elainevking]

Hi there
I'm about to have a craft cabin built in my garden.. (So excited)..but I was wondering..how did you insulate it to stop your precious stash getting damp?

The last thing I want is damp paper...so if anyone else has one, did you use insulation board and ply over it, or plasterboard or if not, what did you use?

TIA.

Elaine

[glynisrose]

You can buy a plasterboard that has foil on one side especially for damp walls.

[Fae]

It's called Kingspan ... there are cheaper versions available (I forget the names). You attach directly to the inside wall and cover this with plaster board. Don't forget the air vents - this will stop any moisture build up inside.

Hth,
Fae

[elainevking]

Thanks.. I knew about Kingspan.. I did not know about the air vents though... very useful advice! Thanks

[scrapsy]

Your best bet is to buy a garden office as the insulation is already built in, that's what I have, no damp and warm in winter with a thermostatic heater.

[scrappybunny]

I had a shed in our garden, which hubby lined with insulation and plasterboard. Inside was carpeted and wallpapered, and I had a small oil filled radiator on low to keep from things getting damp. Through a very wet and cold winter the little shed was great.

[JaneH]

I was worried about this when we had my cabin built, but it hasn't been a problem. I did, however, get one of those combo heater-air con units and love it. It also has a feature to dehumidify the air but I have never used that. I've had my cabin for about two years and it's not insulated at all.

[janee]

IMG_0247.JPGIMG_2874.jpgIMG_0248.JPG after a year of trying to decide I've ended up with a purpose built cabin - did look at getting a basic one and doing all the work but we aren't diy'rs and wanted it as an additional room. Really chuffed with it now but yet to see how it goes over the winter!

[Cris]

That looks lovely Janee

[CraftFairy]

janee do you mind me ask where you had this from? did it include fitting / building in the cost?