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Gazebo Re-thatch, Cedar Roofing, Refurbish & Refresh
Chiltern Garden Buildings are specialists in the re-thatching of garden buildings, including gazebos, summer houses and sheds etc. We offer a complete refurbishment service as well as a range of accessories for your thatched gazebo.
With our expertise and knowledge, we can bring new life and beauty back to your thatched gazebo whatever its current condition.
Our nationwide services include replacement building components and furniture, timber preparation and treatment, cedar shingle roofing and re-thatching.
Re-thatching Services
Re-thatching includes roof preparation and installing the thatch and disposing of the old thatch. We manufacture Cedar Shingle Roofs for all circular garden buildings by all manufacturers as a replacement for thatched roofs. This comprises of an entire new roof handmade in our workshop and installed in place of your current thatched roof on site. Cedar Shingle Roofs have a lifespan of 20 + years.
Refurbishment Services
Chiltern Garden Buildings offer a complete refurbishment service nationwide. Our service includes replacement building components, furniture, timber treatment and protection. To refurbish your building, we begin by giving the timber a light sanding and complete the process by applying a quality wood preservative. This process will not only maintain the buildings appearance but will give the structure long lasting protection from the elements. As an alternative to rethatching, we are able to supply replacement Cedar Shingle roofing on any circular building from all manufacturers.
We specialise in re-thatching and refurbishing all gazebos and garden buildings from all manufacturers including: ​
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Beach Hut Leisure
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Breeze House
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Crown Pavilions
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Evolution Designs
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Julian Christian
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The Lapa Company
For prices, help and any advice please contact us
Other Services
Part Exchange – we will take your old garden building (whatever its condition) in part exchange for any gazebo from our range. Please contact us for more information and to discuss further.
Building Relocation – If you are planning to move house and want to take your thatched gazebo with you, we offer a relocation service. Your garden building will be dismantled, taken back to our workshop where any repairs and timber treatment will be carried out, kept in storage for up to 4 weeks and then delivered and installed with a new thatched or Cedar shingle roof at your new address.
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Roofing Services
Cape Reed Thatch
This thatch is solid throughout. It is hard-wearing, long lasting and requires no special maintenance. This natural material is sourced from South Africa and comes as standard on all buildings.
Cedar Shingle Roof
Western Red Cedar Shingles are offered as an alternative to thatch.This beautiful extremely durable timber with its natural preservative elements is low maintenance and will last for decades.We manufacture Cedar Shingle Roofs for all circular garden buildings by all manufacturers as a replacement for thatched roofs. This comprises of an entire new roof handmade in our workshop and installed in place of your current thatched roof on site. Cedar Shingle Roofs have a lifespan of 20 + years.
Pricing
How much does it cost to refurbish and replace a thatched roof? Our prices range from:
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Building Diameter Building Refurbishment From: Building Re-thatch From:
2 metres £495 £840
2.5 metres £745 £1,290
3 metres £995 £1,760
3.5 metres £1,095 £2,190
4 metres £1,250 £2,625
4.8 metres £1,320 £3,450
Re-thatch / Cedar Roofing Process
Below are stage by stage photographs showing the process involved in re-thatching and replacing the roof of garden buildings from various manufacturers.
Thatch to Cedar Roofing Process on a Beach Hut Miami Building.
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New plywood roof lining and rethatch on a Julian Christian Winchester building.
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Cedar roofing process on a Beach Hut Miami building
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Stage 2
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Timber refurbishment, new roof lining and rethatching on a Breeze House Savannah building.
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Stage 1
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Rethatch of a Tiki Hut which was already elevated onto stilts.
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Stage 3
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Replacement Cedar Roof of Beach Hut Leisure - Miami Building.
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Stage 4
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Before and Afters
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FAQs
How do I protect and look after my building and the furniture?
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Every 3 years or so your building with benefit from some timber maintenance
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Please click here for a guide on how to do that.
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Do you offer a service to refurbish the buildings?
Yes - Chiltern Garden Buildings offers a full refurbishment service including rethatching and replacement Cedar Shingle roofing for all thatched gazebos from the following manufacturers: Beach Hut Leisure, Breeze House, Crown Pavilions, Evolution Designs, Julian Christian, the Lapa Company and Teak House.
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Do you sell Accessories?
Yes - We supply a complete range of accessories including infra-red heaters (made in the UK), LED spot light sets, cushions, canvas’s with windows and canvas’s roof linings for all buildings all at very competitive rates. Please contact us with your requirements.
Can I change my thatch roof to a Cedar Shingle roof?
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Yes, we offer a service to replace your thatch roof with a new Cedar Shingle roof.
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To change your roof from thatch to Cedar we will need to make a complete new roof which replaces the original roof.
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Please contact us with your building dimensions and to discuss further.
How do I keep my canvas clean?
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Canvas care
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To remove any stains use warm soapy water and a clean cloth and rinse with clean water afterwards.
Stains from products containing oil and grease should be removed with a spirit-based solution.
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How do I look after my cushions?
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Cushion care
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Wipe frequently with a damn cloth to maintain the appearance of the fabric.
Spillages should be removed immediately with a clean absorbent cloth.
Most stains can be removed using cold/warm water and a clean microfibre cloth.
Stains from products containing oil and grease should be treated with a spirit-based solution.
If soap-based cleaners are used, all soap residues must be rinsed from the fabric.
Do we need planning consent for the building?
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Planning permission is not required for our buildings, as they are free standing and not classed as a fixed structure. If you live in a conservation area you should check with your local planning office.
Do we need to lay down a base?
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The building can be sited on an existing paved area or decking provided it is in good all-round order. For new bases a 4 inch concrete slab is required.
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Which Timber are the buildings made from?
FSC Scandinavian Redwood/Western Red Cedar
Lifespan of the building?
With the minimum of aftercare your building will last for many years
How long does installation take?
Installations are usually completed within a day
What are the canvases made from?
12-ounce Regentex cotton that is flame-retardant and waterproof.
Can I choose more than 1 colour for my canvas or cushions?
Yes, the standard colour for our canvases is dark sand or olive green. Our luxury cushions fabrics are available from a choice of 30 colour options.
Power supply for heater or lights?
We supply both infra-red heaters and spotlights for your building which requires an armoured cable to supply electricity to the building.
How do I place my order?
To place an order for a building please telephone our office on 01491 832420 or email info@chilterngardenbuildings.co.uk
What is the delivery and installation lead time?
Usually 2-4 weeks
Can you create a bespoke garden gazebo?
Yes, we can tailor any building from our range to your personal requirements.
How far do you travel for rethatching/building installations?
We offer a nationwide service.
How much is delivery and installation?
Rethatch work or building installation is included in the price within 100-mile radius of Oxford.
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