Classical Garden Structures . Introduction and Colour Chart

INTRODUCTION
We are proud to present a whole range of finest quality Garden Structures, ranging from seating arbours through to substantial Octagonal Summerhouses. Each is designed with its inspiration drawn from the very best of classic English design, yet encompassing the very best of modern construction materials and methods. If you do not see a product which exactly suits your needs, please ring our information hotline.

FAQ
We have tried below to answer some of the more common questions about this range of products, we are always happy to answer any other question about the Garden Structure range which does not appear here.
Q. Can I leave my Arbour out in the winter?
Yes. All these products are designed to withstand even the most severe of winter weather.
Q. Is it real lead?
Yes. Absolutely, genuine lead milled in the UK.
Q. Do I need a base?
For Arbours it is not essential, although you may find it easier to position if one exists. For buildings, normally a base will be required. Individual differences between Buildings are described on each product page.
Q. What if I require power to my building?
Consult a local electrician, who will advise on getting power to the base, Garden Structure installers will run your cables to the required location within the building.
Q. How long will delivery take?
Arbours, normally around four weeks. Larger structures normally four to five weeks, however this might extend to a maximum of six weeks during the busy Summer months.
Q. How long will the stain last?
This does depend on circumstances, however the manufacturer (Dulux) does suggest a life span of six years. The advantage of using a water based stain against an oil based product is that the item can be re-stained at any time without the need for time consuming paint striping and sanding.
Q. How do I obtain more information about colours?
The range of colours available is far too large to include in any detail (over 1200 in total). We use a range of water based stain called Aquatech. Manufactured by Dulux, information and colour charts are available through their web-site and through their network of stockists throughout the UK. Information can also be obtained through some other Builders Merchants and DIY Centres on request.

MATERIALS
The following describe some of the materials used in our product range and why.
Lead ... Lead provides the ideal covering all our structures. It is a natural product, it mellows to an attractive blue - grey finish, and is a long lasting and effective protector against the elements.
Toughened Glass ... Whilst many other Summerhouses use standard glass, it has always been our policy to incorporate toughened glass (to British standards) into the Classical Garden Structures. Apart from the obvious safety concerns, toughened glass is more resistant to scratching and pitting, caused by such innocuous events as stone chippings from mowing the lawn!
Water Based Stain ... Contradictory to popular thinking, these buildings are not painted. Technically, they are stained! Why use water based over oil based? There are some very simple advantages to the stain used on the structures. A stain will not peal like a paint if it does not take properly. If the stain is damaged, it can be re-touched without leaving a blotchy finish. The structure can be re-stained when necessary without the need to strip the previous material off first.
Hardwood Timber ... Where necessary the finest hardwoods are used in the structure of the buildings. Doors, posts and cills are always constructed in this manner to aid longevity.