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Many people prefer to build a summerhouse themselves, either to save money or perhaps to be able to customize the design. This is where a set of professional summer house plans will be worth their weight in gold.
The use of such plans will enable even a beginner to produce a lovely garden summerhouse to a high standard, which will be both satisfying and also attractive to contemplate. It will also make your property more attractive to buyers, if you decide to sell, as well as adding to the market value.
As a minimum, any good set of plans should include blueprints, not sketches, in at least three views (plan and two elevations); clear-cut drawings or diagrams to explain all hidden or complex details;
precise dimensions for all parts to be cut, as well as overall measurements for the complete building; and a comprehensive list of all materials required, including hardware.
Note that blueprints are produced to a much higher standard than simple outline drawings or sketches, so that a builder is able to see exact dimensions and assembly details. A novice woodworker can find blueprints quite hard to read, so supplementary photos or diagrams can be invaluable.
The list of materials is vital, because it is very hard to work out the exact requirements from the plans. Without this information it is easy to get cut dimensions wrong and therefore waste good and expensive material. Or have to run to the hardware store in the middle of construction to get another bag of screws. It is much easier (and cheaper) to have an expert make an accurate list for you.
Most of the plans available online are too basic and do not have enough data to result in a professional job. And summer houses, which tend to be delicate and decorative buildings, will show any imperfections all too clearly.
Good summerhouse plans are vital for a satisfactory result. These will also include clear, step-by-step instructions and details of the tools required. Don't worry about not having the right equipment you can usually hire it from your local hardware store. Almost certainly you will already have all the basic tools in your shed. The power tools simply do the job more quickly and easily.
A further advantage with a good set of summer house plans is that they should have a large selection of designs from which to choose. This is perhaps the best reason of all for buying them.
And it is very easy to build a summer house in your backyard. Organize things properly, and you should be able to complete the build in two or three weekends.
It is really great fun building a summerhouse, and then think of the pleasure it will give later to both you and your family.
