Tamar-SpecificationDocument Version2
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LifeSpaceCabinsdeliverbeautifulandpractical architectureforlife.
Ourdesignsandplayfulthinkingimprovethewaypeople live,workorplay.
TheTamarCabinisaninsulated,‘A’Frameself-contained livingspaceofferingahighlevelofcomfort,for year-roundenjoyment.
Thisspecificationintroducesourstandardfinishes resultinginaspacethatislightanduplifting. Thehigh-qualityconstructioncombinesstyleand practicalityinacontemporarycabinthatisadelightto experience.
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Wecreatebeautiful,practical architecturebuilttolast. Oneplanet.OneLifeSpace.
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Contents
● Whoisthiscabinfor?
● ChooseyourTamarCabin
○ LengthandOrientation
○ Materials:Interior&Exterior
○ Yourupgrades
● Pricematrix
● Powerandservicesforyourcabin
● SustainableBuildings,BrilliantlyDesigned-performance
● TechnicalGeneralInformation
● Bespokedesignandcustomisationservice
● GeneralNotes
● Howtoorder
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TamarCabin (7.8mx3.4m)
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WhoisthisCabinfor?
Whetherthecabinisyourprivateretreatoraluxurycabin forholidayrentalitisessentialtoconsiderhowthespace willbeused.
Thecabinwillbebuilttolast,buthowthespacewillneed tofunctionmayvary. Foraholidaylet,considertheuserexperience,givingyour guestsamemorabletimethattheycan’tgetineveryday life.Qualitybedlinen,aslide,asaunaorsimplyapizza ovencombinedwithyourlocationcouldbejustperfect.
Ifyouneedthespacetobeextraaccommodationfora familymember,analfrescodiningroom,cinema,home officeorapotterystudioconsiderwhataretheessentials needsandfunctions.
Letusknowandwecanguideyouthrough.
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Layout&Design
Weareconfidentthatwehavedesignedaflexiblecabin formultipleuses.
Ifyouwishtorepositionwindowsorflipfloorplans weare happytocustomisetheserequeststosuityourneeds.
TheTamarcabinisastandardwidthof3.4mandcomes in3differentlengths.
Dimensions:from5.4m(L)x3.4m(W)x3.75m(H).
Interiorheight:3.05m.
Exteriorheightfromgroundlevel:3.75m
Chooseyoursize
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TheTamarCabin
Option01(5.4mx3.4m)
Specification
Dimensions
External3.4mx5.4m=18.5sqm
Internal14.5sqm
Heightfromgroundlevel=3.75m
Internalceilingheight=3.05m
Usage
● Sleeping*
● Bathing
● Cooking
● Living/Dining
● Working
MezzanineFloorOption
Orientation
● Allfloorplanscanbe flippedandrotatedto suityourownneeds
● Windowscanbealtered tosuityourlocation
GroundFloor
*Upgrademezzanineoption + Mezzanine~7sqm Indicative
SpecificationDocument
cupboard
locationofplant
if required
Rotate Flip
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CeilingwithLEDlightwash
TheTamarCabin Option01(5.4mx3.4m)
Fullyfittedbathroom
Length
Length 6.6mLength
Fullyfittedkitchen
5.4m
7.8m
TheTamarCabin
Option02(6.6mx3.4m)
Specification
Dimensions
External3.4mx6.6m=22.45sqm
Internal18sqm
Heightfromgroundlevel=3.75m
Internalceilingheight=3.05m
Usage
● Sleeping*
● Bathing
● Cooking
● Living/Dining
● Working
*Upgrademezzanineoption + Mezzanine~7sqm
Sofabedprovidesadditional + (notprovidedbyLSC)
Orientation
● Allfloorplanscanbe flippedandrotatedto suityourownneeds
● Windowscanbealtered tosuityourlocation
MezzanineFloorOption
GroundFloor
Indicativelocationofplant cupboardifrequired
SpecificationDocument
Rotate Flip
TheTamarCabin Option02(6.6mx3.4m)
7.8mLength
6.6mLength
5.4mLength
CeilingwithLEDlightwash
Fullyfittedbathroom
Fullyfittedkitchen
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TheTamarCabin
Option03(7.8mx3.4m)
Specification
Dimensions
External3.4mx7.8m=26.5sqm
Internal21.5sqm
Heightfromgroundlevel=3.75m
Internalceilingheight=3.05m
Usage
● Sleeping*
● Bathing
● Cooking
● Living/Dining
● Working
*Upgrademezzanineoption + Mezzanine~7sqm
Sofabedprovidesadditional + (notprovidedbyLSC)
Orientation
● Allfloorplanscanbe flippedandrotatedto suityourownneeds
● Windowscanbealtered tosuityourlocation
SpecificationDocument
MezzanineFloorOption
GroundFloor
Indicativelocationofplant cupboardifrequired
Rotate Flip
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5.4mLength
CeilingwithLEDlightwash
Fullyfittedbathroom
Fullyfittedkitchen 6.6mLength 7.8mLength
TheTamarCabin Option03(7.8mx3.4m)
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Chooseyourexterior finishes 1a.Cladding 1b.Windowsanddoors 1c.Guttering 1d.Lightingandelectrics
Upgrade Options 02. 03.
Materials Defineyourwall,floorandstorage needs 2a.Internalwallfinish 2b.Internalfloorfinish 2c.InternalElectricsandLighting 2d.Bathroom 2e.Kitchen Makeyourcabinextraspecialwiththese upgrades 3a.Externalmaterialupgrades 3b.Internalmaterialupgrades 3c.Logburner 3d.Bathroomupgrades 3e.Kitchenupgrades 3f. DeckingandOutdoorbathing 01.
SpaceCabinshascarefullyselectedapaletteofmaterialchoicesforexternalandinternalfinishes.
External Living
Internal Living
ChooseYour
Life
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01a.CladdingMaterials
Allofourtimberisresponsiblysourced(locally, FSCorPEFC certifiedormarkedwherepossible). Weavoidusing materialswherepossiblethathavealargercarbonfootprint infavourofalternativeUKsources. Weleavethetimberto silvernaturallywhichtakesapproximately12-18months.This reducesmaintenancegivingyourmoretimetodowhatyou enjoydoing.
StandardSpecification
Optionsincluded
● Larchtimberlefttosilvernaturally
● Verticalprofiletimbercladdinglefttosilvernaturally
● Hitandmissverticaltimbercladding
● Blackcorrugatedtinontheroof(colouroptionsavailable).
Corrugated13/3-14/3 profile
Corrugatedcolouroptions
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Hitandmissverticaltimber
Silveredtimber
01b.WindowsandDoors
Ourcabinscomewithhighqualitythermallyefficient windowsanddoorsinachoiceofcolouroptionsas standardandhavealifeexpectancyof85years. ThewindowscomeinarangeofRALcolourchoicesand withacomprehensiveaftersalescareservice.The generalunitscomewitha5yearwarrantyandthe handlesandmechanismsa1yearwarranty.
StandardSpecification
●DoubleGlazedRationelAluminumCladpaintedtimber
●Dualcolouravailable(insideandoutside)*
●PremiumQuality
●Highthermalefficiency
●Choiceoffunctions*
●Subjecttoaleadtime
●Buildingregulationscompliant
●Three-pointespagnolettelockingmechanismandSecuredby Designrated.
●UpgradetoTripleglazed.
●AfterSalesnationalcoverage
BifoldsaremadebySunflexapremiumqualitymanufacturer.
DidYouKnow?
Tripleglazedwindows&doors allowyoutohavemoreglassand maintainathermally efficientspace
*extrachargesmayapply.More detailsavailableonrequest
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ChoiceofRALcolours
Brushednickelhandles
01c.Guttering
Webelieveahighqualityrainwatersystemisimportant whencreatingsomeofthefinaldetailsofyourcabin exterior
StandardSpecification
● Lindabguttering125mm-75mmdownpipe
● LindabHigh-BuildPolyestercomeswitha15yearguarantee
● Runintosoakawayordrainageinfrastructure (sitedependant)
● Arangeofcolourstochoosefrom*
● Ourpreferred:
-Galvanised
-Black
-Anthracitegrey
Didyouknow?
Thesoundofrainrunningthroughmetalgutteringcanbeextremely comfortingwhencosiedupinsideyourcabin.
*extrachargesmayapplytospecialisedcolours
colouroptions
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01d.LightingandElectrics-External
Ourstandardspecificationforexteriorlightingallowseasy accesstothecabinthathasanautomaticsensoron approach.Additionallighting*orexternalplugsockets*canbe easilyaddedtoyourcabinforspecificsites.
StandardSpecification
● 2no.ofoutsidelightsIP44rated.Choiceoffinishes*
● PIR(automatic)sensorwithoverrideswitch
● Extralightsandexternalsockets**canbeaddedforanadditional cost
Externallightingchoices
Didyouknow?
Someareasrequirelowerlightlevelstominimisedisturbance tobatsandwildlife.**
*Additionalcostsmayapply
**Pleasenoteplanningapplicationsmayhavelightingconditions.
InternalPIRoverrideswitchto matchswitchgear
SpecificationDocument
1.
1. ExternalwallLight3no.Standard (IP44Rated)
1.
2.
2. PIR270degreesensor-1no.Standard Positionedateitherendofcabin
2.
imagesGardenTrading
02a.InternalWallFinish
StandardSpecifications
●PaintedTongue&Grooveverticalboarding
●Naturalboarding
●Featuredatumstrip
●Internalwindowrevealstomatchinternalcladdingorleft natural
●Tileormultipaneloptionforbathroom
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Paintedtongueandgroove timberboarding Datumstripbetweenceilingwallingcladding
Naturaltimbercladding
02b.InternalFloorFinish
StandardSpecifications
●Engineeredoakflooring
●Stoneeffectvinylortileoptionforbathroom
●Shadowgapskirtingdetail
●Highqualitythresholddetailing
●Considerelectricunderfloorheating
●Dependentofsiteservices.
EngineeredoakT&Gflooring Livingspace/kitchen/mezzanine
Shadowgapskirtingdetail
Bathroom:100%waterproofstoneeffectvinyl. Warmunderfoot.
Bathroom:Hexagonpodtilefloor-colouroptions
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02c.ElectricsandLighting-Internal
Bedroomsidelights.2no. +2no.withmezzanine Paintable,adjustableand independentcontrol.
Bedsidelightoption(upgrade)
WallLight4no.Standard
StandardSpecifications
●Walllights-centralcontrol
●Bedroomsidelights-independentcontrol
●FeatureLEDwashlightondatum
●Choiceofbackplatesandswitches
●450mmhighsocketslocations(orcountertopheight)
●1200mmhighwallswitches
●Extractorforbathroom/kitchen
●Isolatorsforappliancesasrequired
●Optionforelectricunderfloorheatingandthermostat
●OptionforDataWIFIaccesspoint
Forfurtherspecificationseeindividualbreakdownofrooms
Bathroomdownlights FeatureLEDwashlightondatum
Featurependantlights
Customisableswitchgearinblack/brass/brushedchrome combination
Doublesockets-4no.Standard +2no.Wmezzanine
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Images
02d.Bathroom
Asstandardourbathroomscomefittedwithahighquality curatedspecification.
StandardSpecifications
●Whiteshowertray
●Blackmixershowerwith fixed shower head & handset*
●Slidingshowerscreen*
●Achoiceoftiledormultipanelshower enclosure
●Matchingsplashback
●IlluminatedMirroroversink
●Low-levelclosecoupledWC
●Wallhungsmallsinkwithblackmixertap*
●BlackTowelrail*(linkedtoheatingsystem/electric)
●Extractorfan
●LEDdownlights
●Slidingtimberdoor
WallsasstandardareTongue&Grooveboardsuptoshowerenclosure.Enclosuretiledormultipanel. Ceilingpaintedwaterresistantboard
Floor:waterprooftoneeffectvinyl ortiled
*Achrome/orbrushedmetalcanbeofferedasanalternative(costmayapply)
StandardElectrical
Extractorfan/Lightswitch/2no.
Ceilingspotlights/Extractorand isolator/Electrictowelrail/Mirror andswitch
StandardPlumbing
Basinmixertap/SinkWaste/Mixer showerexternalvalves
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BathroomSpecification
Wallhungsmallsink withblackmixertap
Closecoupled toiletwithsoft closeseat
Standardbathroomspecification*finishes maylookslightlydifferentasnaturalmaterials
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02d.
BlackTowelRail
Blackslidingshowerscreen frame
Blackmixershowerheads (rainshowerandhandheld)
IlluminatedMirror
Optionfortiledshowerenclosureand floororchoseanotherstandard finish.
Downlight
02d.Bathroom
Standardbathroomspecification*finishesmayvaryduetonaturalmaterials
StandardElectrical Extractorfan/Lightswitch/2no.Ceiling spotlights/Extractorandisolator/ Electrictowelrail/Mirrorandswitch
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Tiledshowerenclosureandfloor
ChoosefromtiledshowerenclosureandflooralongsideachoiceofTongue&Groovewallfinishes
02e.Kitchen
Asstandardourkitchenscomefittedwithahighquality curatedspecification.
StandardSpecifications
Standardkitchenspecification*finishesmaylookslightly different.
●Highqualitykitchencarcasses
●Choiceofcupboardfrontdesignandfinishesincluding colouroptions.
●Worktopandupstand:SolidOak(OsmoMATTtreated)as standard
●Hob:2-zoneinductionhob
●Fridgeintegrated(electric/240v)
●Sinkandtap:Singlebowl,mixertap
Upgradeoption^
●Integratedcombioven(upgrade)^
●Choiceofworktopsanddoorfinishestosuityourstyle^
StandardElectrical
Twodoublesocket/Extractorfanand Isolator/HobandIsolator/2no.Wall mountedlights
StandardPlumbing
Hotandcoldwaterfeedtomixertap
SinkWaste
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02e.KitchenSpecification
Handleless
Hob:2-zoneinductionhob
1.0bowlsink.(stainlesssteel))
Integratedfridgewithiceboxcompartment
Numberofcupboardsanddrawerswillvaryingdependingoncabinsizeand arrangement. Anovenisanupgradeitem.
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Shakerstyle
Solidbrasshandles
Singlefanovenand grill.(upgrade)
Blackswanarchmixer tap
Cupboarddooroptions.
SolidOakworktopandupstand
Paintedtimber. (canleleftunpainted)
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03.UpgradeOptions
Webelievethefinishingtouchestoacabiniswherethemagic happens.Fromtouchpointslikehandlestoambientlightingthis isthepointatwhichyouthecustomerinteractswithourspaces. Herearesomeexamplesofwhatupgradematerialoptionsyou canrequest.
● ExteriorOptions
● InteriorOptions
● Logburner
● Mezzanine
● Bathroom
● Kitchen
● Externalelements
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03a.ExternalUpgradeOptions
Herearesomeexamplesofwhatupgradematerialoptionsyoucan request.
Pre-weatheredcorrugatedtin
ExternalUpgradeOptions
● Reclaimedweatheredcorrugatedtin
● Shinglecladding
● Pre-silveredtimber
● Upgradedexteriorlighting
Reclaimedorincreasedspecification
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Brass bulkheadlightoption Pre-silveredtimber
Shingles
03b.InternalCabinUpgrades
● MezzanineSleepDeckwithladder, additional egresswindowforventilation,2nosocketsand2no lights.
● Handbuiltbedframewithpulloutdrawer
● Bespokependantlighting
● Reclaimedwooden kitchen doorfrontsand architecturalhandles
● Flooringoptionsarewiderangingbothinlookand costbutcancreateauniquelook.
Letuschatthroughyourideas.
LadderOptions
● HandbuiltLadderindouglasfir,oakor plywood
● Paintedfeaturecolour/tomatchinterior
● Simpleunpaintedladder
● Includeaoptionforahandrailandadditional hookandaccessory
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03c.LogBurner
Ourcabinsareinsulatedtoahighlevelofspecification performance andreachbuildingregulationrequirements.
Howourspacesareheatedcanbeasimpleasunderfloorheating ormanycustomersliketooptforalogburner. Theseoptionscoverourrecommendationsfromaesthetics/heat outputandquality.
AlllogburnersarefittedbyanapprovedHETASengineer.
CharnwoodAire3
●Output3.7kw
●Loworstorestandoption
●Choiceofcolours
●Britishdesignandmade
GoAdventurer5
●Output3.3-5.3kw
●Liftoffovenoptionwithglassdoor
●50mmtocombustiblematerials (withheatshield)
●Britishdesign
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03d.BathroomUpgrades
UpgradeSpecification
● Bespokebathroomdesignavailable
● Upgradeonallhardware/appliances/fittings
● Showerwall upgrades/zinc /stone/tiling/
● Custommadeshuttertowindow
● Underfloorheating
● Outsideshower
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03e.KitchenUpgrades
UpgradeSpecification
● Bespokekitchenavailable
● Upgradeonallhardware/appliances/carcasses
● Worktopupgrades/zinc/slate/stone/enamel
● Customdoorcladding/verticalburnttimber/naturalorpainted
● Upgradeonappliancestoincludecombioven,freezer,storage
● Shelving
● Lighting
● Pantrystyledoorsforhidingawayanyclutter.
● Instanthotwatertapsystem
*extrachargesmayapply
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Right Bespokeoption:-BrassandOak KitchenByAtelierCabinets*
BottomLeft TimberveneeredKitchen byBjarkeIngels GroupforKlein.
TopLeft Bespokeoption:-KitchenByPlykea*
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03f. Externalbathinganddeckingupgrades
UpgradeSpecification
● Outdoorshower
● Outdoorbathtub/hottub
● Deckingcanbecustomisedaroundyoursite requirements.Ourstandardupgradeistoatimber deckinghoweverwealsohavearangeofhighquality premiumcompositeoptions.
● Sleepersteps/inbuiltdeckinglightsallavailableas anupgrade
● Lowlevelpathlighting
● Sauna
●
Lowlevelpathlighting
Compositedeckingortimber
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Veranda
WilliamHollandbathtubcopperandzinc
Hikkibathtub.Cedartimberand Zinc
PowerandServicestoyourCabin
General
Withourcabinshowtheywillbepoweredbecomesone ofthefirstconsiderations. Itisworthconsideringwhat typeofexperienceyouwishtocreateandthenwecan guideyouonhowthiscanbepowered.
Weaimtocreateahotelroomexperiencewhileplacedin naturewithour‘stay’cabins.Thespacesareverywell insulatedasstandard,soyouandyourguestscan certainlyliveorstayinthemyearround.
HotWater
Ourexperiencehasshownthelargestenergydemandon acabinishotwater.
Aguestandyouarelikelytorequireplentifulamountsof hotwater.Ifyouareonthethemainsgridthenthereare somemoremainstreamsolutionsavailable.Thefurther awayfromthegridthemorecreative/expensivethe solutionscouldbecome.
Hotwatercanbegeneratedbyfire,gas,electricorsolar directlyorindirectly.
Wewillhelpguideyouthroughtherightsolutionforyour cabinandpreferredsite.
Water
Italsoisworthmentioningthatallwateriscriticalto cabins.Canyouconnecttothemains? Canwesinka borehole?Orareyouhappytocarryinyourwaterneeds?
Waste
Alocalisedtreatmentplantcansolvemostwaterandfoul wasteissuesandgiveyoutheluxuryofaflushingloo. Havingsaidthat,therearesomegreatalternativesusing ‘compost’loos.Wepromisethattheyhaveimprovedfrom ‘shedsoverdeepholes’!
Electricalpower
Alternativestoagridsolutioninvolvesolarorwind generation.Thesetypicallycomewithahigherinitial investmentbutthengiveyoualifeofreturnonthat investment.
Heatingandcooking
Alternativeheatingandcookingsourcescancomeinthe formofalogburner,woodfiredovenorLPG.Alogburner cancomewithasmallovenandheatplateforcookingor theoptionforawoodpoweredrange.
Largerprojects
Ifyouhaveaplantocreateamultiplecabinventurewe wouldsuggestahubforheatandpowergeneration. Consideracentralisedbiomass,air/groundsource sourceheatpumpboostedbysolar/windpower generation.
Yourcabin,Oursolution
Wewillhelpguideyouthroughtheoptionsforyour project.
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SustainableBuildings,BrilliantlyDesigned
Performanceofourcabins
Itisproventhatnotonlyaresustainable,well-designedbuildingsmore durableandstrong,theyarealsohealthierandmorecomfortable placestoliveandworkin.
Weprideourselvesonbrilliant,architecturaldesignthatisbuilttolast.
1. Insulation
150mmRockwool
2. Cladding
18mmNaturalTimber
● Vertical+Counter batten
● 0.7mmcorrugated profile
3. Membrane
● Featheredge
● Vertical treatedprofile
● Singleorno batten
● ActisBoost‘R’Hybrid (continuous insulationmembrane level)-Taped
● Basic housewrap Noinsulation qualities
4. Structural Timbers
● OSBsheathing
● CNCprofiledribs
● Treated/Untreated timberusedas required
● Single sheathed
● Smalltimber depth
5. VCL
● Highqualityinternal vapourcontrollayer
● NoVCL
Engineering
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● AllofourDartcabins complywith engineeringand structuralcalcs
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● No engineering support
*U-Valuesmaydifferdependingonfinalconfirmedspecification SAPreportcanalsobearrangedforbuildingperformance
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Type OurSpecification ‘TypicalGarden Roomalternatives’ BuildRegs U-Values LifeSpace Cabins Levels*
Walls
Floors
Roof ● Minimal 50mm insulationPIR Walls0.18 Floor0.13 Roof0.13 Walls0.18 Floor0.13 Roof0.15
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● 100mmRockwool
● 200mmRockwool
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4-12mm
R=2.4
K/W
ms
Windows
Window
● Rationel
Product
Singleglazed
Low
1.6 (acceptable
0.76 (Rationel
quality doubleglazed
minimum)
product)
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GeneralProjectNotes
Costs
Pleasecontactusforthepricelist.
Everyprojectandsiteisuniquesoacustomsolutionisoftenrequired tobalanceneedsagainstbudget.Wewillguideyouthroughthe variousconsiderationswhichmayinclude:
Foundations
Weworkwithaspecialistgroundscrewcompanygivingusnationwide coverage.Inmostcasesgroundscrewsareanidealsolutionto foundations.Theyarequicktoinstall(usuallywithinonedayper cabin).Theyareflexibletosuitgroundlevelsandalternativestructures suchasdecking. Noconcreteisneeded-thisisacriticalfactorforus 8%ofglobalemissionscomefromthecementindustry.Webelievein eradicatingaconcretelegacyforourprojects,wherepossible. Agroundscrewpulltestisrequiredtodeterminethegroundsuitability. Thistestischargedandcarriedinadvance.
Groundscrewsarewellsuitedtotrickylocations,suchastreeroot zonesandareconsideredapositivesolutionbyarboricultural specialists.Theyalsocomewitha25yearguarantee.
VATsaving
TheTamarisdesignedtoconformtothedefinitionofaCaravanor residentiallodgewhichsimplymeansthatyoucanbenefitfroma reducedVATrate.Thespacemusthavecooking,bathing,sleeping, diningprovisionsuppliedbyLifeSpaceCabinsLtdinordertosatisfy thisreduction Pleasenotethatnotallspaceswillbenefitfromthis reducedrate.
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GeneralProjectNotes
Planning
Therearevariousroutesthatcanbeusedtonavigatethroughobtaining planningpermission. Theserouteswillvarydependingongeographicallocation,LocalAuthority andsitefeasibility.
LifeSpaceCabinscanofferalighttouchservicewhereweuseour experienceandexpertisetomakeanappropriateapplicationforyou.Itcan neverbeguaranteedthatpermissionwillbegained.Whereanapplicationis beyondourlevelofknowledgewewillrecommendathirdpartyplanning consultanttojointheteamandguideusthroughtheapplicationprocess. Thiswillgiveusthebestchanceofgettingtherightpermission.
AccessandInstallation
Wetry,wherepossibletoprefabricateourcabinsanddelivernearcomplete spacesintositeforlocalconnectiontoservices.Thismeansthatwewillneed togainaccessforlargevehiclesandcranestofacilitateasmoothdelivery. Whereaccessistightortrickyweareasolutionsfocusedteamandcan usuallycreateastrategyforthedeliveryofaprefabricatedcabin.Wehaven’t yetneededahelicopterbutonedayIamsurewewill!
Wearealsoabletoconstructthecabininpiecesbringingtheelements togetheronsiteinmoduleswhereourskilledcabincreatorteambuildand completethecabin.
Thecostsvarydependingonwhichrouteweneedtotaketoconcludethe installationofyourcabin.
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BespokeDesignandCustomisationService
LifeSpaceCabinsisfoundedontheprincipleofcreatinggreatpiecesof smallarchitectureinaresponsibleway. OnePlanet.OneLifeSpace.
Weseektodosobuiltaround3values; Quality;Workmanship,MaterialsandService.
Responsibility;Forthewiderprojectandtheplanet Fun;Wechosetocreatethiscompanyasalifechoice-weenjoywhatwe do.
Inthebeginningallourcabinprojectsstartedwithablankpieceofpaper andauniquecabinisformedinresponsetoaclientbrief.Thisskilland desirehasn’tgoneaway.
WewillcreateacustomisedversionoftheTamarforyouorequallywe cancreateatrulybespokesolutionforyou.
Ifyouthinkabespokecabinismoreyourstylethenaskaboutourdesign consultationoption.Wewilldiscusstheoptions,yoursite,yourbudget andyourwishesandtheneitherlooktotweakaportfoliodesignor createsomethingcompletelyuniqueandexciting.
Thisserviceiscarriedoutbyourin-houseteamofdesignersorour collaboratingarchitects.Onceabriefisdefinedwewillthencreatea proposaloutliningfees,projectstagesandtheoverallprocess.
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GeneralNotes
GeneralExclusions
●SiteVisit(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
●Servicesfeedandconnectiontothecabin(requiresasitevisittocreatea sitespecificsolution)
●Access-subjecttositevisitandsitefeasibility.Weareasolutionsbased company
●Foundationsandspecialistfoundations.Sitespecificdetailsmaybe required
●Groundworkstopreparethesite.
●Sitespecificengineering (stilts,floating,topographic,access)
●Licencetousethedesignbeyondoneuse
●Planningpermissionandfees
●ThirdPartyConsultants
●Buildingregulationsfee(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
●FireSafetyrequirements(specifiedbybuildingregs)
●Off-GridSpecifications-letuschatthroughtheoptions
●Deliveryandinstallation.Distancesover100milesor1.5hoursfromour workshopinSouthDevonwillrequireovernightaccommodationand sustenance.(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
●Landscapingworks(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
●Demolitionandsiteclearance.(unlessoutlinedinaquote)
Pleasenotethatthespecificationsandoptionslistedarecorrectatthetime ofwriting.Anyofthesemaybealteredatanytimewithoutnotice.This specificationlistdoesnotconstituteanycontractorpartofanycontract andisforguidanceonly.Theexactspecificationofyourcabinwillbe confirmedinwritingatthetimeofyourorder.
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HowtoOrder
Let’spopthekettleonandmakethisassimpleandasenjoyableas possible!
Firstlymakealistofyourchoicesandquestions,thenletusschedulea chattogothroughyourneedsandselections.Planningwillfeatureas partofthisdiscussion.
Ourteamwillthencollateasummarydocumenttoincludeaguideprice forthecabin.
Wethenrequestadeposit.Uponpaymentofthedepositwewillgenerate adesignsheetofyourTamarcabin,carryoutasitevisitandstart planningthemethodforinstallation.Ifapplicable,theplanningprocess isusuallycarriedoutatthispoint.Timescaleswillvary-butwewillguide youthroughastrategyandthelikelytimeline.
Afinalquotationwillbegeneratedtoincludeasmuchinformationas possible.Thisispresentedforyourreviewandapproval.Variableswillbe clearlyhighlighted.
Theorderinvoice40%isissued,afterwhichwewillorderthecriticalpath itemssuchasthewindowsanddoors(10-12weekleadtime).Theproject deliveryteamwillthenbeintouchtoagreeasitedelivery/installation plananddate.Asconstructionprogressesintheworkshopthenext invoicewillbeissued50%.Priortodeliverythefinalinvoicewillbedue 10%.Youareverywelcometovisityourcabinbeingcreatedatanytime inourworkshopinSouthDevon.
Whilethecabinisbeingbuiltwewillbeginsitepreparation(ifincludedin ourscheduleofworks)toincludethefoundations,drainageand infrastructure.
Thecabin,onaveragefrompointoforder(postplanning)isusually4 monthstodeliverybutthiscanvarydependentonmaterialssupplyand ourworkprogramme.Weoperateonafirstcomefirstservedbasisafter thedepositisreceived.
Weareasmallteamwhobelieveingettingitright,goodcommunication andreliability.
Welookforwardtoworkingwithyou.
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