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Small plots, narrow side passages and neighbours close by: how to plan a timber garden room or garden office in Dublin within the 30 m² exemption.

Sloping sites, tight city access and plenty of rain: what to plan for when adding a timber garden room or garden office to a home in Cork city or county.

Salt air, horizontal rain and Atlantic gales: how to specify a timber cabin or garden room for an exposed coastal site in Galway, Mayo, Clare or Kerry.

Rain on the roof, traffic, the neighbour's mower — how to specify a timber garden office in Ireland that stays quiet enough for video calls all year.

How power gets to a timber cabin in Ireland: sub-main sizing, RCD protection, Safe Electric certification and leaving room for a heat pump or EV charger.

Floor insulation, moisture control and finishes for timber cabins in Ireland — how to build a floor that stays warm, dry and quiet all year round.