Sunken Dining area - how hard to do?
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I have a shed at the top of the garden that is now old and needs pulling down. I was thinking of putting some kind of dining area in, but the groud is higher there, so likely to be less private. I also like the idea of doing something different. So any pointers in doing something like this and has anyone else done similar? I like the idea of a patio heater built in to the wall.
Do you have any photo's of your garden?
They look great BUT have to be done in a certain way. For example the picture you used above, it isn't actually sunken - its the same height or even higher than the lawn and they have built up the decking approach to make it appear sunken. This is exactly what I would do to achieve that effect, trying to build something into the water table is going to be fraught with problems and drive you potty when it collects water, leaves , dirt etc.
PS go for one with a fire pit.
They look great BUT have to be done in a certain way. For example the picture you used above, it isn't actually sunken - its the same height or even higher than the lawn and they have built up the decking approach to make it appear sunken. This is exactly what I would do to achieve that effect, trying to build something into the water table is going to be fraught with problems and drive you potty when it collects water, leaves , dirt etc.
PS go for one with a fire pit.
wjwren said:
Any pointers on drainage? Still unsure whether to have a seating area or just dining. I like the idea of a firepit as well. Too many choices!
Find your nearest inspection chamber and see how deep it is. If it's deeper than your sunken seating area you may be able to use that. Failing that it's as above, a soakaway or a sump pump.http://www.pavingexpert.com/drain08.html
Herbs said:
Do you have any photo's of your garden?
They look great BUT have to be done in a certain way. For example the picture you used above, it isn't actually sunken - its the same height or even higher than the lawn and they have built up the decking approach to make it appear sunken. This is exactly what I would do to achieve that effect, trying to build something into the water table is going to be fraught with problems and drive you potty when it collects water, leaves , dirt etc.
PS go for one with a fire pit.
I hate garden design so don't take my view as gospel but I'd imagine this ^^^ Make it appear sunken, but not actually sunken!They look great BUT have to be done in a certain way. For example the picture you used above, it isn't actually sunken - its the same height or even higher than the lawn and they have built up the decking approach to make it appear sunken. This is exactly what I would do to achieve that effect, trying to build something into the water table is going to be fraught with problems and drive you potty when it collects water, leaves , dirt etc.
PS go for one with a fire pit.
Unless you live in somewhere that isn't the uk. We might be able to get away with it on parts of our land as we're built on sand but even then you'd have to seriously consider water run off etc. Interested to see it if you go forward with it though...
Based on a sloping garden and a patio "terraced" into the bottom bit by the house I'd say don't bother.
Drainage is a pain, sweeping it and picking up the crap is a pain, algae is pain, cleaning is pain. Everything takes twice as long, and nothing runs away properly.
Elevate your paved areas.
Drainage is a pain, sweeping it and picking up the crap is a pain, algae is pain, cleaning is pain. Everything takes twice as long, and nothing runs away properly.
Elevate your paved areas.
wjwren said:
Following on from above, what about this as a DIY? I like the idea of built in log burner. Looks great.
Well it looks expensive and to be honest, a huge carbuncle in the garden (honestly-sorry)!Edited by wjwren on Sunday 14th January 19:05
I can't see what it would achieve over a proper garden room with bi-folds? In fact a proper garden room could at least be used all year round.
Garden things sound great, and work really well in places which arnt the UK.... here they get all dirty and you'll not get round to maintaining them, and then when it is warm and sunny enough you wont want to do the work they need, and so they never get used.
In Spain, Australia or Jamaica - fantastic and used daily.
In the UK - waste of money and effort.
In Spain, Australia or Jamaica - fantastic and used daily.
In the UK - waste of money and effort.
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