All of our glamping pods and modular buildings are manufactured to a high standard of craftsmanship in our workshop based in Rutland.
We would like to share an overview of the processes to highlight the quality of our pods and to demonstrate what a solid product we supply.
These are constructed out of treated 6×2 timber and will vary from five to nine main bearers depending on the size of the pod and how it is being transported. These are checked for straightness, cut to an exact length and notched out by our craftsmen to accept the gables and partitions of the specified pod.
These are what form the structural roofing of the pod, they run horizontal and are stacked from the base to the ridge. The logs are machined to our unique profile out of 125 x 45mm redwood timber. Like the bearers, they are also cut to an exact length and notched out to fit the gables and partitions.
Our gables are constructed over a stud work frame constructed from 2×2″ and 2×3″ timer with 50mm of insulation all sandwiched between 16mm TGV boards.
On the exterior side, there is also a multi-layer laminate film composite made of polyolefin materials, that offers vapor permeability but is also highly water-resistant. This is usually found under domestic and commercial roofing.
Within the base we lay 100mm thick insulation, on top of this is an interlocking 22mm think high-density flooring panels, with moisture-resistant and insulating properties it provides an ultra-sturdy base. This is secured down with standard fixings and also a polyurethane adhesive to keep squeaks away.
When underfloor heating is specified we also lay expanded polystyrene insulation sheets that sit under the heating element to ensure heat is not lost out of the bottom of the pod.
Subject to the specification, generally we lay laminate flooring throughout the pod and a vinyl tile in the bathroom.
As standard, we offer two roofing systems. The first is a bitumen shingle tile that has noise and heat insulating properties and is 100% waterproof.
The second is a stone resin tile that is layered over a high-performance membrane made of interwoven polypropylene fabric.
Our doors and windows are all PVCu fitted with double glazing. These are made to our specifications by a local partner in their workshop.
We also offer Velux windows as an option. These are installed using the standard Velux fixing and flashing modified by us in house to fit the curved contour of the roof.
Our decking boards stand up at 35mm, this is thicker than the industry standard that you would find in most merchants, again illustrating how we will always use superior products to produce the most sturdy pod available.
Our facia boards are hand cut from 9″x1 1/4″ timber. They are then sealed to the roofing tiles with weather-resistant silicone.
