Book of GARDEN ROOMS Summerhouses Gazebos Greenhouses
Mar 18, 2016
Book of
G A R D E N R O O M S
Summerhouses Gazebos Greenhouses
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0 3C O N T E N T S
A M D E G A B O O K O F G A R D E N R O O M S
Foreword 04-05
The Collections
Chelsea 07-20
Hampton 21-28
Manhattan 29-34
Portland 35-46
Greenhouses 47-56
The RHS Special Edition 57-64
Specifications Index
Chelsea 66-67
Hampton 68-69
Manhattan 70-71
Portland 72-73
Greenhouses 74-75
The RHS Special Edition 76-77
Wood is Good 79
Useful Information and How to Order 82
C O N T E N T S
F i r s t E d i t i o n
S u m m e r 2 0 1 0
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A M D E G A
elcome to Amdega’s latest
offering of beautiful
summerhouses and gazebos; for the
first time our Chelsea, Hampton,
Manhattan and Portland Collections
all in one book. Also included is our
prestigious Royal Horticultural
Society Special Edition Collection,
created in celebration of the Society’s
longstanding heritage.
Everyone knows that summer is good
for the soul, but why limit precious
time outdoors to only that time of year.
Consider the attractions of a peaceful
and cosy garden room, away from the
house, to enjoy the fiery hues of
autumn, freeze frame a snowy scene
and celebrate in style the first shoots
of spring.
All that is required from you is a little
consideration of what attributes are
most important and the possibilities
then become endless. Is your Amdega
the place to be throughout all of the
seasons, with the benefits of heat and
light? Perhaps under floor heating,
window blinds and floor tiling are also
important for a garden room for all
seasons. Or maybe you just require a
spot from which to derive pleasure in
the warmer months. Whatever your
preference, this Collection has been
devised for you to savour perfect days
and make them your very own.
B O O K O F G A R D E N R O O M S
W
BEAUTIFUL SUMMERHOUSES
AND GAZEBOS
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A M D E G A B O O K O F G A R D E N R O O M S
AND EXQUISITE
GREENHOUSES
Long renowned for creating some of
the finest conservatories, orangeries
and garden rooms around the world;
Amdega has reintroduced, by popular
demand, an extensive range of
covetable and state-of-the-art
greenhouses, brought into existence
especially for the discerning gardener.
Imagine creating a temperate
atmosphere, regardless of what’s on
Mother Nature’s agenda, and the
immense satisfaction that comes from
nurturing your own under a cover of
sustainable timbers and glass.
Amdega has been designing and
handcrafting timber and glass
structures from the original workshops
in Darlington in the north east of
England since the Victorian era.
Today, every Amdega is ethically made
in our Darlington workshops; a place
where time honoured traditions are
still cherished and where nineteenth
century grace is combined with cutting
edge twenty first century technology.
MADE
LOVINGLY
... TO BE
LOVINGLY USED
Amdega summerhouses, gazebos
and greenhouses … for past, present
and future; where impeccable
craftsmanship is exquisitely expressed
in beautiful designs. With something
in this Collection for all tastes and
possible uses, you’ll be spoilt for
choice.
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F i n e
C R A F T S M A N S H I P
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T H E
C H E L S E A
C O L L E C T I O N
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L U X U R I A N T A N D
S O P H I S T I C AT E D
Western Red Cedar (thuja plicata) is one of
North America's great renewable resources
and has an extensive history of use by the
indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest
Coast, from Oregon to southeast Alaska.
Some northwest coast tribes even referred to
themselves as "people of the red cedar"
because of their extensive dependence on the
tree for basic materials. The cedar wood was
used for making homes and totem poles, and
also crafted into many objects including
masks, utensils, boxes, instruments, canoes, vessels and ceremonial objects. Roots
and bark were used for baskets, ropes, clothing, blankets and rings.
Today cedar is more widely used as linings for clothes chests and closets, often
referred to as cedar closets and cedar chests. The Juniper oil derived from the tree is
distilled from the wood, and the twigs and leaves used in fragrance, given its distinctive
musky smell. The cones can even be used to flavor gin and utilised as a natural
kidney medicine.
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High cedar shingled roofs with elegantly cambered
eaves and handcrafted leaded lights are but a few of
the many attributes of Amdega’s celebrated Chelsea
range. The distinctive hues of these two beautiful
Kingswood models stand resplendent in their own
right, amidst Nature’s profusion of colours.
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K I N G S W O O D
(See pages 66-67 for specification)
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T h e
l o n g e v i t y
o f
c e d a r
Slow growing and naturally durable, Western Red Cedar has one of the
longest life spans of any wood. It produces long lengths of timber with true,
straight grain and is
free from pitch with a
heart wood that has
a natural decay
resistance. Its low
density gives it an
insulation value far
superior to most other
species. Lightweight,
easy to work with, easy to finish and
possessing outstanding dimensional
stability, Western Red Cedar is a
preferred wood for nearly all purposes
where attractive appearance and
resistance to weather is important.
Western Red Cedar has a very low
shrinkage factor and is superior to all
other coniferous woods in its resistance
to warping, twisting and checking. The
fine-grained, soft brittle pinkish to
brownish-red heartwood is fragrant, very
light and very durable, even in contact
with soil.
Why not take afternoon tea in a truly
traditional English garden setting, or grab
some valuable down time with a book or some
music. The neat, square Wraylands is a
Chelsea favourite as it is versatile and
harmonises beautifully with both classic and
contemporary decors and settings.
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W R AY L A N D S
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When it’s unmistakably autumn the robust and spacious
octagonal Jubilee becomes the ideal spot to paint …
tranquillity becomes yours alone to savour. As the seasons
change the Chelsea cedar shingled roof ages gracefully
amidst nature’s skyline of tall trees and brilliant blooms.
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E n s u r i n g
p e r p e t u i t y
Cedar is the ultimate green building material. It is legally,
responsibly and sustainably harvested in the publicly
managed forests of British Columbia, Canada and less than
1% of standing timber is harvested on a yearly basis. For
each tree harvested three are replanted to ensure the
forests will exist in perpetuity.
Western Red Cedar has a low impact on the environment
throughout its life cycle. It requires significantly less energy
to produce than manmade alternatives.
(10 Sided Jubilee)
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J U B I L E E
(See pages 66-67 for specification)
(8 Sided Jubilee)
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A H I S T O R Y O F
Brassware is the discerning choice for the Chelsea
collection. The history of brass uses itself is
interesting. It is documented that towards the end
of the first Millennium BC the use of brass spread
across a wide geographical area from Britain and
Spain in the west to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
in the east. This seems to have been encouraged
by influences from the Middle-East and eastern
Mediterranean where deliberate production of
brass from metallic copper and zinc ores had
been introduced.
By the first century BC brass was available in sufficient supply
to use as coinage in Phrygia and Bithynia, and after the
Augustan currency reform of 23 BC it was also used again to
make Roman dupondii and sestertii coins. Unfortunately, little
is known about the production of brass during the centuries
immediately after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
Disruption in the trade of tin for bronze from Western Europe
may have contributed to its increasing popularity in the east
and by the 6th-7th centuries AD over 90% of artefacts from
Egypt were made of brass.
If there’s not much outdoor space it does not mean you have
to miss out on owning a beautiful garden room. The Corner
House is designed especially to fit neatly into the nooks of
courtyards and walled gardens … perfect for creating a
secret sanctuary or an intimate dining setting for two.
B R A S S
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C O R N E R H O U S E
(See pages 66-67 for specification)
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A little known but valuable attribute of brass is its excellent hygienic properties. It
has been shown that certain pathogens, which can be spread by touch, will die in a
few hours on copper and brass surfaces.
Spend your deckchair days lounging at the Mowbray;
the largest of the summerhouses in the Chelsea
collection. When heating and lighting are also
added, the possibilities of this substantial garden
room become endless ... formal dining, a cricket
pavilion or a spacious TV or games room perhaps.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
The brass industry throughout the
world is well organised and
equipped to recycle products at the
end of their long lives and process
scrap (swarf and offcuts). Making
brass from new copper and zinc
would be uneconomical and
wasteful of raw materials so, since
new brass articles are made from
recycled scrap, brass is
acknowledged as sustainable and in
the UK brass manufacturers use
almost 100% brass scrap.
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M O W B R AY
(See pages 66-67 for specification)
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F O R Y O U R
The cedar used for Amdega’s Chelsea range of summerhouses and gazebos comes predominantly from
Canada. All of Amdega’s timber products meet the requirements set out by the BMA TRADA Chain of
Custody certification which is a timber products traceability system that ensures that certified products
all come from well managed sources.
The style of the open sided Belvedere gazebo, with its distinctive
ogee arches, is evocative of ancient times past. Yours to make a
beautiful place to look out from when taking shade in high summer
or shelter from April showers … and idyllic for creating a
glamourous and bohemian lounging spot.
O F M I N D
P E A C E
The chain of timber custody starts in the heart of the forest, where it is essential that
the natural environment and indigenous species are maintained and protected.
Amdega’s suppliers have a proven chain of custody and ensure that every link of the
chain is strong, every step of the way, to enable Amdega to provide beautiful garden
rooms, and that all important peace of mind, to our valued clients.
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B E LV E D E R E
(See pages 66-67 for specification)
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Old English White Slate Green Pebble Grey Stephanotis Cream Olive Green Filicales Green
Nigella Blue Cornflower Blue Zinnia Red Maple Stain Walnut Stain Mahogany Stain
olour me beautiful. The Chelsea
Collection is available in these
colours or stains from Amdega’s
Botanical Paint Range. Consider a two-
tone paint or stain finish as it is possible
to have the inside of your garden room
finished in a different colour or stain to
the exterior.
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C H E L S E A
C o l l e c t i o n
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
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H A M P T O N
C O L L E C T I O N
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U N M I S TA K A B LY
Setting a Hampton summerhouse to your garden
is an excellent way to increase precious living
space without a lot of time consuming disruption
and bother. The most important thing for you to
consider from the outset is exactly how you would
like to use your garden room. Have you already
assigned the perfect spot for it to be situated? You
should then think about the shape of garden room
that is best suited to your preferred location, and
also its positioning as you will probably want to
catch the sun and enjoy the very best view. The well considered Hampton range
comprises hexagonal, octagonal and rectangular
shaped rooms - something for everyone and
every setting. Will electricity be required for
heat and light for extended usage in the remains
of the day and also continuously throughout the
seasons? Amdega’s Garden Rooms team
possesses a wealth of experience in all things
outdoors and would be more than happy to give
you considered advice every step of the way.
Hampton summerhouses proudly stand up to the
elements, are designed with clean, contemporary
lines and absolute ease of installation in mind and
can be enjoyed throughout the seasons if so desired
… real perennial beauties. The hexagonal Claremont
makes a comfortable garden den; the place where you
go to take time to savour fresh air and beautiful days.
A M D E G A
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C L A R E M O N T
(See pages 68-69 for specification)
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I N I T S O W N
N I C H E
The Hampton collections of garden rooms sits proudly in its own niche
within the Amdega offering. It is celebrated as Amdega’s versatile and
adaptable mid range, and fuses some of
the attributes of Chelsea with the
simplicity of Portland, allowing you to
choose what details are important for
your own garden room. The Hampton
specification is top notch and attention is
applied to every
detail, from the
stunning slats of the
roof to the shiplap
cladding of the
exterior frame which
comes in a choice of
either cedar or redwood. With fixtures and fittings
in contemporary chrome or traditional brass,
everything becomes your choice, to fit with your
own personal preferences.
Placed between the Chelsea and
Portland Collections, the
Hampton offering, with its
beautiful cedar or redwood
slatted roofs, is a wise choice
when uncomplicated design and
good quality are both equally
important. The large octagonal
Apley becomes a wonderful
focal point of your garden view.
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A P L E Y
(See pages 68-69 for specification)
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A B Y W O R D F O R
E X C E L L E N C E
Amdega has long been a byword for excellence in
garden room design, the place where modern
technology fuses with craftsmanship. Our
Company’s values of quality and service have
established a reputation amongst garden lovers
and professional horticulturalists around the
world. Whatever your tastes, aspirations and
garden setting you can rest assured that the
Hampton collection and indeed all of the other
collectons in the Amdega offering are all
achieved by drawing on Amdega’s extensive knowledge, by sourcing the best quality
sustainable materials available and by being able to fuse the use of state-of-the-art
CNC technology with the old fashioned crafts world of measure twice, cut once.
Celebrate the glories of springtime and the
outstanding natural beauty of the garden from the
vantage point of the large, rectangular Haywood.
Dappled sunlight floods in through three glazed
sides and two distinctive ball finials adorn the timber
slatted roof of this substantial design.
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H AY W O O D
(See pages 68-69 for specification)
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Walnut Stain Soft Green Stain Cream Stain
he attractive Hampton slatted roof
comes in either cedar or redwood,
which has made it a much loved hallmark
of this sought-after offering. With its intel-
ligent design, the Hampton models have
a faithful following and its own niche
within the Amdega Collections.
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Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
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M A N H A T T A N
C O L L E C T I O N
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Over 60% of new businesses are now started from home. This striking increase can
be explained by a number of factors, particularly the availability of new technology.
The exponential growth of the internet, in particular, has changed the way
businesses work forever. People can work from pretty much anywhere - even
making telephone calls for pennies via the web. Also consider the possibilities of a
home gym to visit as you please, and being free from the restraints of
expensive memberships.
Chic modernity achieved here. The seeds of
inspiration bloom in a tranquil, contemporary
workspace, far removed from the humdrum of ordinary
office life. Or imagine a home gym … no excuse to stop
working, or working out, as the cloak of
night descends.
An office at the end of the garden path offers many benefits. Garden offices are cost
effective when you consider the alternative of out-of-home office leased premises or
an extension. Perhaps, as an added benefit, the purchase cost is an acceptable
business tax allowance. Compared to a traditional office, garden rooms win again on
cost, time and disruption. It’s a warm, well-lit, natural environment. No bright
fluorescent strips, grey walls and the white-noise of stale offices. No annoying traffic
jams en route or crisp-crunchers at the next desk.
F O R W O R K . . .
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M A N H AT TA N
R e c t a n g l e
(See pages 70-71 for specification)
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. . . A N D P L AY
Manhattan garden rooms
are made from western red
cedar and engineered
timbers. Your carbon
footprint will be enviable, as
it is really is approached “by
foot” as opposed to by a
motorized vehicle. It
affords a versatile space
which could double as a
place to chill-out or a play
room (as shown), or where
guests can sleep when not
being used as an office.
Clean exterior lines and large glazing panels match
easily with unfussy flat ceilings. The recessed
Manhattan lighting adds a slick finish to this
thoroughly innovative garden room design. Create a
relaxing ambience away from the hub of the home or a
sunny room where kids can play with fresh air
all around.
Garden rooms take far less time to construct and finish than the same size traditionally
built extension and planning permission is rarely needed. Generally, once delivered,
your Manhattan garden room can be erected, with heat, light and power points, within
a week, so you do not have to spend months waiting to get in and start to work …
or play.
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M A N H AT TA N
S q u a r e
(See pages 70-71 for specification)
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Old English White Slate Green Pebble Grey Stephanotis Cream Olive Green Filicales Green
Nigella Blue Cornflower Blue Zinnia Red
chic den to read or write, a
place to dine, a home office or
gym, or merely a haven where you can
relax as the sun goes down over the
garden; the Manhattan is the
incomparable modern alternative to
traditional summerhouse designs.
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M A N H AT TA N
C o l l e c t i o n
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
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P O R T L A N D
C O L L E C T I O N
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S U M M E R R O O M S
F O R S U M M E R T I M E
Amdega created the Portland range to fulfil the
desire from those wanting to construct a garden
room themselves, for use in warmer months only.
The simplicity of the designs, specifications and
materials for this collection, backed up by the fact
that they are made by such a prestigious company,
has earned Portland a reputation for being the
intelligent choice in the DIY market. After
choosing your desired model and then placing
your order it will be no time at all before your
Portland is delivered from Amdega’s workshops in Darlington directly to your door,
ready for you or your appointed DIYer to get
started. Portland summerhouses all feature
hardware fixtures and fittings in brass, as a nod to
and in homage of Amdega’s celebrated Chelsea
range. Each model is provided with full and
comprehensive fitting instructions and in a choice
of two beautiful stains, or alternatively you can
choose the unstained option, for you to apply your
own colour to suit.
A little DIY confidence is all that is required for you
to be able to create a Portland garden room where
you will derive pleasure throughout the warmer
months. The ever-popular Cliveden follows the
traditional summerhouse look that has remained
fashionable continuously since way back in the
Victorian era.
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C L I V E D E N
(See pages 72-73 for specification)
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W O O D I S
G O O D
Amdega’s DIY Portland collection
comprises of the construction industry’s
tried and tested material, redwood, in
beautiful timber slats for the roof and in
feathered edge boards for the frame.
Interestingly, the first ever record of the
redwood was written by Fray Juan Crespi
way back in 1769. Its botanical discoverer
was Archibald Menzies, whose collections
are dated 1794. The name "redwood"
comes from the first, Spanish, description
of the huge trees, Palo Colorado, meaning
simply "red trees."
All of the summerhouses and gazebos in the Portland
collection allow you to cost effectively transform
your garden and add another dimension to precious
outdoor living. Make a date with nature and those sunny
days your absolute priority, from the octagonal
Aldbury summerhouse.
In the Age of the Dinosaurs, redwood species were dominant over much of the Northern
Hemisphere, including what is now the Arctic. Redwood bark, which is soft and stringy-
fibrous, varies in colour from red-brown to greyish. On mature trees it grows to 30cm (1 foot)
in thickness. This thick bark protects the tree from fire damage, although repeated hot fires
can burn through the bark. These hollowed-out trees were named "goose pens" because
inventive early settlers chose to keep their poultry in them.
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A L D B U R Y
(See pages 72-73 for specification)
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S T Y L I S H A N D
S I M P L I S T I C
The inside of a redwood tree contains lots of water. This water transports nutrients
from the roots to hundreds of feet up into the tree, where the leaves use those
nutrients to manufacture sugars and starches. The only way to raise water that high
is with a huge pump. How does the redwood tree do it? The answer comes from Don
Garlick, a geology professor retired from Humboldt State University. He states that
evaporation from redwood leaves draws the liquid up through tiny micro-pores
located in cell walls. The water and sap molecules stick together due to surface
tension (that is what makes a drop of water bead up) and as long as the chain is not
broken, a molecule will pull its neighbour along with it. As the tree grows, the water
column extends with it … Mother Nature at her very best.
Cleverly positioned offset doors are a key
characteristic of the Richmond summerhouse design,
allowing for utmost use of the interior floor space.
Create a perfect place to enjoy the spirit of summer
in this innovative garden room.
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(See pages 72-73 for specification)
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L I F E O U T D O O R S
Imagine the possibilities of owning a garden room. All that is required from you is a
little imagination, along with that DIY confidence, and your Portland garden room
would very soon become an invaluable space where good weather can be fully
enjoyed. For those social summer occasions; where an impromptu barbeque can
quickly take place, or as the focal point for a child’s party at home, away from the
house, instead of hiring an expensive venue. Kids run free and a downpour creates
an adventure as they shelter from a storm. Or, for those tranquil moments when the
gardener takes a break with a cup of tea, satisfied from their green fingered
endeavours. Endless possibilities.
Distinctive and substantial garden room living is so easily achieved
from the Hartforth, an incomparable choice when considerable
space is required, for relaxation, play or work perhaps, during the
pleasant months. Far more than just a place to rest.
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(See pages 72-73 for specification)
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The Brampton is superb when all that is
required is shelter from sunshine or a
storm. Luxuriate in a cool breeze in
this open sided gazebo; an airy and
attractive alternative to “closed”
garden rooms. Why not choose bench
seating to place inside our out, as the
elements dictate.
H A N D M A D E I N
D A R L I N G T O N
Every Portland is handmade at Amdega’s workshops in
Darlington, in the north east of England, in the very same place
where Amdega’s other garden room ranges are made, and by
the very same people. Such superior quality ensures that this
range is the considered choice for those wanting a superior DIY
offering from a reputable, longstanding company with an
unrivalled heritage in garden room design.
(8 Sided Brampton)
Darlington has long enjoyed a reputation for excellence
in industry. Edward Pease, the influential Darlingtonian
Quaker, is the man credited with the innovative idea of
using steam locomotives for the shipment of coals from
south Durham to the Tees mouth. On 27 September
1825 history was made, for as well as carrying coal,
George Stephenson’s Locomotion No 1 also included
600 passengers, thus the world’s first public railway was
born. Railways are not the only industry for which the
town of Darlington is noted. Its engineering skills,
particularly bridge building, have long been important
and famous bridges have been built at Darlington which
span rivers as far away as the Amazon and the Nile.
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B R A M P T O N
(See pages 72-73 for specification)
(6 Sided Brampton)
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Soft Green Stain Walnut Stain
he Portland collection was created
to bring Amdega’s traditional
values and “hand made in England”
badge of distinction to the wider DIY
market. Remember, that Portland garden
rooms come from Amdega’s workshops,
providing you with that all important
peace of mind. A Company where 30%
of the workforce has been employed for
over a decade, with many employees
having even gained 20 years or more of
loyal and continuous service.
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G R E E N H O U S E
C O L L E C T I O N
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A M D E G A
The idea of growing plants in
environmentally controlled areas has
existed since Roman times and evidence
was found underneath the ash and lava of
the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD when
archaeological excavations of the ancient
city of Pompeii uncovered the remains of
early greenhouses. The Roman emperor
Tiberius ate a cucumber-like vegetable daily
and Roman gardeners used artificial
methods (similar to the greenhouse system)
of growing to have it available for his table
every day of the year.
Amdega’s extensive greenhouse collection has been designed for
the discerning gardener and in homage to the Company’s Victorian
origins, when an enviable reputation for creating the finest
greenhouses and vineries, as well as glass rooms, was well earned.
Painstakingly designed and with countless attributes, the Amdega
greenhouse of today is the place to get back to nature
nurture … and relax.
3 bay medium (shown above)
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D E N
(See pages 74-75 for specification)
Visit the web site to view the full range of drawings
2 bay small (shown above)
2 bay large
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F O R D I S C E R N I N G
G A R D E N E R S
Greenhouses were built in Italy in the 13th Century to house exotic plants that
explorers brought back from the tropics and were originally called giardini botanici
(botanical gardens). The concept quickly spread to the Netherlands and then
England, along with the plants. Some of these early attempts required enormous
amounts of work to close up at night or to “winterize”. Charles Lucien Bonaparte, a
French botanist, is often credited with building the first practical modern greenhouse
in Leiden, Holland to grow medicinal tropical plants, originally on the estates of the
rich. Then, with the growth of the science of botany, greenhouses also spread to
universities to allow extensive research to take place.
Amdega has provided beautiful glass conservatory and orangery
structures to the aristocracy and high society continuously since
way back in the 1800s and boasts a formidable client list of nobility,
financiers and movers and shakers across the world today. It was
in honour of this unrivalled heritage that our design team went
back to the Company’s roots and created this exciting collection
of greenhouses.
3 bay medium (shown left)
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N U R S E R Y
(See pages 74-75 for specification)
Visit the web site to view the full range of drawings
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F r o m A m b i t i o n ,
d e t e r m i n a t i o n a n d g a i n
The French called their first greenhouses “orangeries” as
they were used to protect orange trees from freezing in the
winter. In the 15th Century owning an orangery was a
status symbol amongst wealthy Europeans.
Experimentation in greenhouse design continued during
the 17th Century in Europe with better glass and
construction techniques. The greenhouse at the Palace of
Versailles was an example of their size and elaborateness;
more than 500’ long, 42’ wide and 45’ high. In the 19th
Century the largest elaborate greenhouses were built. In England the conservatory at Kew Gardens is a
prime example of the Victorian greenhouse along with Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace.
The Company name was originally derived from three crucial values,
ambition, determination and gain, and it is with these longstanding
values in mind that today’s greenhouse collection came to fruition,
with the clear emphasis on attributes and optional features.
Imagine for example the benefits of an irrigation system which could
be set weeks in advance, and how precious plants could be taken
care of whenever you are away. Stress free remote control
gardening … no need to worry whilst sunning yourself on a beach
for instance.
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R E T R E AT
(See pages 74-75 for specification)
Visit the web site to view the full range of drawings
1.5 bay small (shown above)
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O F A N E N G L I S H
C O U N T R Y G A R D E N
The English garden is a landscape style which emerged in Britain in the early 18th
century, and quickly spread across Europe. Presenting an idealized view of nature, it
could include a lake, rolling lawns, tree groves, classical temple recreations, Gothic
ruins and bridges. By the end of the 18th Century the English garden was being
imitated by the French, and also appeared as far away as St Petersburg in Russia. It
also had a major influence on the form of the public parks and gardens which
appeared around the world at that time. The most influential figure in the later
development of the English landscape garden was Lancelot “Capability” Brown
(1716–1783) who began his career in 1740 and simplified the garden by eliminating
geometric structures, replacing them with lawns and views of isolated groups of
trees and artificial lakes.
Your Amdega is far more than just an average greenhouse … it is a
place for everyone. We have tried to envisage every consideration.
The doors are wide, staging is high to avoid back strain when
standing and it can also be lowered for the wheelchair user (who
can also be provided with a ramp for easy access). Base walls can be
brick or stone instead of cladding to blend with surroundings and
the house if so desired and bench seating is available for that
impromptu cup of tea in the sun.
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V I N E R Y
(See pages 74-75 for specification)
Visit the web site to view the full range of drawings
2 bay small 2 bay large (shown above)
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C o l l e c t i o n
n line with signature the Chelsea
collection, Amdega Greenhouses are
made of Western Red cedar and are avail-
able in the nine colours and three stains
of the Botanical Colours Range. Choose
to blend your greenhouse with the hues
of the garden or to alternatively create a
bold statement in glass.
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Old English White Slate Green Pebble Grey Stephanotis Cream Olive Green Filicales Green
Nigella Blue Cornflower Blue Zinnia Red Maple Stain Walnut Stain Mahogany Stain
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R o y a l
H o r t i c u l t u r a l
S o c i e t y
C O L L E C T I O N
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I N H O N O U R O F A C L A S S I C
Larch wood is strong and virtually weatherproof with the ability to endure changes from wet to dry
without warping, splitting or shrinking, hence its inclusion in the RHS collection. When the larch was
introduced to Britain in the 17th century it was planted solely as an ornamental tree. In 1885 the Duke of
Atholl planted eleven Japanese Larches on his Dunkeld estate and two European Larches nearby. Seed
was collected and planted and in 1904 it was noticed that young plants were exceptionally vigorous. The
Hybrid Larch is sometimes known as Dunkeld Larch because of these origins.
Amdega has combined forces with the Royal Horticultural Society to
create this distinguished range. Already stunning gardens and
grounds can not fail to be further enhanced by the addition of a
beautifully designed neat Kilburn, spacious Sherwood or light and
airy Arden.
C O L L A B O R AT I O N
Deluxe Florentine Bronze hardware features in this range. In history the discovery of
bronze enabled better use of metal objects than previously possible. Initially made of
copper and arsenic, it was only later that tin was used, becoming the only bronze in the
late 3rd millennium BC; as it was easier to cast and, unlike arsenic, the tin was not toxic.
The earliest tin-alloy bronzes date to the late 4th millennium BC in Susa (Iran) and some
ancient sites in Mesopotamia (Iraq). In Europe, the source for tin was Great Britain’s
deposits of ore in Cornwall which were traded as far as Phoenicia in the Mediterranean.
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K I L B U R N
(See pages 76-77 for specification)
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A R O O M F O R A L L
Window coverings have been used for centuries to provide shading from sunlight in
a large variety of materials. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs had blinds made of
reeds and many relics of their history have often been depicted in drawings of
ancient Egyptian tombs.
Choose to make your Kilburn or Sherwood a garden room for spring, autumn and
winter as well as the summer months, with the Four Seasons Comfort Packs that
are unique to this beautiful collection. Imagine adding electrics, under floor
heating, window blinds and luxurious ceramic floor tiles … and creating
endless possibilities.
S E A S O N S
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating
raw materials, generally including clay in the form
of kaolin. Porcelain derives its name from old
Italian “porcellana” (cowrie shell) because of its
resemblance to the shell’s translucent surface.
Porcelain can informally be referred to as "china" in
some English-speaking countries, as China was the
birth place of porcelain making. Our chosen
provider for porcelain floor tiles, Porcelanosa,
based in Villareal in Spain, has become the leading
brand on the Spanish and international market.
In pre-Roman times under floor heating was a rare
and somewhat radical technology in a world that
typically relied on open fireplaces. Under floor
heating was used by the Romans but was invented
by the Koreans in the Bronze Age. Initially the
preserve of the rich, under floor heating became
increasingly commonplace in public buildings and
villas, particularly in the colder regions of the
Roman Empire.
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S H E R W O O D
(See pages 76-77 for specification)
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The eastern white-cedar is also called northern white-cedar, arborvitae and swamp-
cedar. The name arborvitae or "tree of life" dates from the 16th century when the
French explorer Jacques Cartier learned from the Indians how to use the tree's
foliage to treat scurvy. Today, we use cedar leaf oil in medicines and perfumes.
Because it is resistant to rot, we use it for shingles and other structures that are
exposed to water or soil. Seedlings, saplings and young trees provide the most food
for deer and small mammals, which feed on both the leaves and the bark.
The gazebo was the
place in ancient Japan
to celebrate the tea
ceremony and to take
time to meditate. The
alluring Arden, with
its stunning cedar
shingle roof, is a
modern day alternative
and symbolises a now
celebrated landmark
of the traditional
English garden.
The RHS was founded in 1804 as the
Horticultural Society of London, and
gained its present name in a Royal
Charter granted in 1861 by Prince Albert
and the Society’s first garden was in
Kensington, from 1818-1822. In 1821 the
Society leased part of the Duke of
Devonshire’s estate at Chiswick to set up
an experimental garden and in 1823 it
employed Joseph Paxton there. From
1827 the Society held fetes at the
Chiswick garden, and from 1833, shows
with competitive classes for flowers and
vegetables which have been a great
success through to the present day.
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RHS Stone RHS Green
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C o l l e c t i o n
he Royal Horticultural Society col-
lection effortlessly fuses the inno-
vative designs and unsurpassed crafts-
manship for which Amdega is famous
around the globe. This special edition
collection is available in the exclusive
RHS Green and Stone paint colours; in
either one or two-tone finishes.
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I n d e x
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Amdega’s longstanding and celebrated signature collection.
Luxuriant and sophisticated in design, with beautifully
traditional features, the Chelsea collection is applauded and
coveted by garden lovers and professional horticulturalists
around the world.
Comprising Kingswood, Wraylands, eight and ten sided
Jubilee, Corner House and Mowbray summerhouses and
Belvedere gazebo. All Chelsea models are handcrafted from
western red cedar and/or other specially selected high
quality, sustainable timbers.
The Roof Chelsea roofs are Western Red cedar shingles with
elegantly cambered eaves. Cedar is recognised as one of
the most suitable species of timber for shingles. Although
an extremely durable species in its own right, the shingles
are also Tanatone pressure treated and impregnated with
Tanalith.E wood preserver; a special process that enhances
the durability of the wood and reduces the need for further
treatment. The roof hips and fascia are also made from
cedar shingles. Internally, the roof is left unlined to allow the
shingles to breath and comes braced with preservative
treated redwood batons and rafters.
Choice of Cladding Sides are externally clad with western
red cedar or preservative treated redwood, painted or
stained. Cedar is a naturally rot resistant species which ages
to an attractive silver, grey colour. All cedar used is
premium quality and kiln dried. Redwood is one of the most
widely used species of timber in construction. All redwood
used is kiln dried and preservative treated for extra
durability and rot prevention. Interiors are lined with
exterior quality veneered plywood.
Choice of Windows Original handmade leaded lights made
from individual panes of glass in the traditional way,
although plain glass is also available as an option. All
unleaded glazing is 4mm toughened as standard. Windows
are top hung, although side hung is available as an
alternative.
Choice of Doors Doors are double sets in cedar shiplap or
pressure treated redwood panels, glazed with leaded lights.
4mm toughened plain glass is available as an option.
Flooring Summerhouses have redwood integral tongue and
grooved flooring, preservative treated and fixed in place
upon traditionally constructed joists, all of which are
preservative treated. If a Kingswood, Wraylands or eight
sided Jubilee summerhouse is placed on a turntable, tongue
and groove boards are replaced with sturdy exterior grade
plywood. The Belvedere has a sturdy preservative treated
redwood decked floor.
Choice of Hardware All furniture and fittings – handles,
casement stays etc – are in solid cast brass, chrome or
Florentine Bronze.
Finial A handcrafted decorative timber ball finial adorns all
of the models as standard, apart from the Mowbray.
Optional extras
Bench Seating Available for placing around and outside the
Belvedere gazebo and eight sided Jubilee.
Turntable As mentioned at “Flooring” above, turntables are
exclusively available on the Kingswood, Wraylands and 8
sided Jubilee models to enable enjoyment of garden views
throughout the day.
Weathervanes Weathervanes are an enhancement on all but
the Mowbray. Made from copper, they can add a distinctive
finishing touch in place of the standard ball finial.
Supply only, supply and install and full build services
Installation service Choose either installation by Amdega or
supply for self assembly. Amdega’s garden rooms have
been designed with ease of installation in mind and
comprehensive fitting instructions are supplied.
Basework service Amdega also offers a baseworks service
for peace of mind and many years of trouble free use.
A concrete base is recommended although a previously
paved area, or flat hard-standing surface is perfectly
adequate. Comprehensive base plans are supplied upon
placement of order.
Colour Palette See page opposite.
The Chelsea Collection
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The Kingswood
The Wraylands
The Jubilee
The Corner House
The Mowbray
The BelvedereGazebo
THE ROOF
Interior
Side hung andplain glass optionsavailable also.
The Chelsea Collection components and finishes
HARDWARE
Brass Chrome
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Old English White Slate Green Pebble Grey Stephanotis Cream Olive Green Filicales Green
Nigella Blue Cornflower Blue Zinnia Red Maple Stain Walnut Stain Mahogany Stain
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
Florentine BronzeCedar shingles
CLADDING
Cedar or redwood shiplap, painted or stained
BENCH SEATING
Available for the Belvedere and 8 sided Jubilee
TURNTABLE
Available for the Kingswood, Wraylands and 8 sided Jubilee
WINDOWS
Top hung, leaded lights
DOORS
Double sets and lockable
WEATHERVANES
Snow Goose StagRooster
FLOORING
Decking (Belvedere only)
INSTALLATION/BASEWORKS SERVICES
Supply & install Full buildSupply onlyTongue & Groove
Follow the sunall day long.
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Unmistakably Amdega. With style, functionality and ease of
installation at the forefront of its design; the Hampton
offering comprises three ever-popular sized summerhouses,
and is defined as garden rooms suitable for an array of
possible uses.
Comprising Claremont, Apley and Haywood
summerhouses. Hampton models are handmade from
western red cedar and/or other specially selected high
quality, sustainable timbers.
Choice of Roof Hampton summerhouses all have an
attractive slatted roof, either in cedar or preservative treated
redwood. Roofs are felt lined and sit on plywood, supported
by redwood rafters. Interior and exterior timber
components are further protected with timber stain
preservative.
Choice of Cladding Sides are externally clad with western
red cedar or preservative treated redwood shiplap, stained.
Cedar is a rot resistant species of timber which ages
naturally to an attractive silver, grey colour. All cedar used
in the manufacture of Amdega summerhouses is premium
quality and kiln dried. Redwood is one of the most widely
used species of timber in construction. All redwood used is
kiln dried and preservative treated for extra durability and
rot prevention.
Choice of Windows Applied Georgian style leaded window
panes, although plain glass is available as an option. All
glazing is 4mm toughened as standard. Windows are top
hung as standard.
Choice of Doors Double doors in either cedar or redwood,
glazed with applied Georgian style leaded panes hung at
uniform height to the windows. Plain glass is also available
as a further option. All glazing is 4mm toughened as
standard.
Flooring Hampton summerhouses have redwood integral
tongue and grooved flooring, preservative treated and
placed upon traditionally constructed joists, all of which are
preservative treated.
Choice of Hardware All furniture and fittings – handles,
casement stays etc – are in either solid cast brass or chrome.
Finial A handcrafted decorative timber ball finial adorns all
of the models as standard.
Optional extras
Bench Seating Available for the Claremont and Apley
summerhouses.
Supply only, supply and install and full build services
Installation service Choose either installation by Amdega or
supply for self assembly. Amdega’s garden rooms have
been designed with ease of installation in mind and
comprehensive fitting instructions are supplied.
Basework service Amdega also offers a baseworks service
for peace of mind and many years of trouble free use. A
concrete base is recommended although a previously paved
area, or flat hard-standing surface is perfectly adequate.
Comprehensive base plans are supplied upon placement of
order.
Colour Palette Decorative stains in Walnut, Soft Green and
Cream Stain.
The Hampton Collection
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The Claremont
The Apley
The Haywood
The Hampton Collection components and finishes
Walnut Stain Soft Green Stain Cream Stain
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
THE ROOF
Plain glass option available also.
HARDWARE
ChromeBrassCedar or redwood slats
CLADDING
Cedar or redwood shiplap, stained
BENCH SEATING
Available for the Claremont and Apley
DOORS
Double sets and lockable
WINDOWS
Top hung, applied Georgian style panes
FLOORING INSTALLATION/BASEWORKS SERVICES
Supply & install Full buildSupply onlyTongue & Groove
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A modern alternative to the traditional summerhouse style.
Created in response to the desire for the home office and
gym; this chic range is available in two sizes following the
same overall aesthetics and style concept.
Comprising The Rectangle and Square designs. Manhattan
models are handmade from western red cedar and/or other
specially selected high quality, sustainable timbers.
The Roof Timber construction to give a clear “skim” finish to
the inside, the external roof is finished with a high quality
two layer felt system hidden behind a large
entablature/parapet capped with a stainless trim. Rear gutter
and down pipe are supplied.
Cladding Walls are a timber frame construction including a
fully boarded wall to the rear and three quarter boarded
frames to either side. The walls have external cedar wood
shiplapped boards, a continuous vapour barrier and
insulation board, and are finished internally with ivory faced
wall boards to a skim finish.
Windows Side frames are glazed with 4mm/12mm/4mm
toughened/toughened Low E coated double glazed units.
One opening side frame is included above the double
door set.
Doors Full height double doors that are outward opening
and held in position with chrome cabin hooks. These are
lockable with five lever security locks.
Flooring Timber construction, fully insulated and includes a
prepared ply board surface ready for the application of the
clients’ internal floor finish. The timber floor is raised off the
concrete base to allow air to vent the floor space.
Hardware All furniture and fittings – handles, casement
stays etc – are in chrome.
Supply only, supply and install and full build services
Installation service Choose either installation by Amdega or
supply for self assembly. Amdega’s garden rooms have
been designed with ease of installation in mind and
comprehensive fitting instructions are supplied.
Baseworks service Amdega also offers a baseworks service
for peace of mind and many years of trouble free use. A
concrete base is recommended although a previously paved
area, or flat hard-standing surface is perfectly adequate.
Comprehensive base plans are supplied upon placement of
order.
Colour Palette Old English White, Slate Green, Pebble Grey,
Stephanotis Cream, Olive Green, Filicales Green, Nigella
Blue, Cornflower Blue, Zinnia Red.
The Manhattan Collection
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The Rectangle
The Square
The Manhattan Collection components and finishes
Old English White Slate Green Pebble Grey Stephanotis Cream Olive Green Filicales Green
Nigella Blue Cornflower Blue Zinnia Red
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
THE ROOF HARDWARE
ChromeTimber construction
CLADDING
Cedar shiplap
DOORS
Double sets, lockable
WINDOWS
Side frames Above double doors
FLOORING
INSTALLATION/BASEWORKS SERVICES
Supply & install Full buildSupply only
Timber, ply board
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Amdega’s DIY offering. Perfect when all that is required is a
place to enjoy the garden in the warmer months. Portland
summerhouses and gazebos are also stylish, simplistic in
design and excellent value for money.
Comprising Cliveden, Aldbury, Hartforth and Richmond
summerhouses and six and eight sided Brampton gazebos.
All models in the Portland collection are handmade from
redwood and/or other specially selected, sustainable
timbers.
The Roof Portland models all come with an attractive
redwood slatted roof. Roofs are felt lined and sit on
plywood supported by redwood rafters. Interior and
exterior timber components are further protected with
timber stain preservative.
Cladding Side frames are constructed of redwood feathered
edge boards. Redwood is one of the most widely used
species of timber in building and construction. All redwood
used is kiln dried and preservative treated for extra
durability and rot prevention.
Choice of Windows 4mm toughened plain glass as
standard. Applied Georgian style window panes is a further
option. Windows are top hinged.
Doors Double doors in redwood, glazing hung at uniform
height to the windows.
Flooring Summerhouses have exterior grade plywood
flooring placed upon traditionally constructed joists, all of
which are preservative treated. The Brampton gazebo has a
timber slatted floor.
Hardware All furniture and fittings – handles, casement
stays etc – are in brass.
Finial A handcrafted decorative timber ball finial adorns all
of the models in this collection.
Optional Bench Seating Available to place around or
outside the Cliveden and Aldbury summerhouses and the
Brampton gazebo.
DIY Installation The Portland collection is manufactured by
Amdega, and all that is required from you is DIY confidence.
Whether you install your Portland or employ a third party
you will not find any other modular summerhouse range like
Portland in the do-it-yourself market.
By using proven materials and matching the latest
manufacturing processes with skilled craftsmanship, the
Portland collection combines practicality and good looks,
resulting in a stylish collection that allows you to simply and
cost-effectively transform your garden.
Colour Palette Available in Soft Green or Walnut decorative
stains or alternatively can be supplied unpainted in fitting
with the DIY ethos of this range.
The Portland Collection
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The Cliveden
The Aldbury
The Hartforth
The Richmond
The Portland Collection components and finishes
Soft Green Stain Walnut Stain
The Brampton
Gazebo
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
THE ROOF HARDWARE
BrassRedwood slats
CLADDING
Redwood, feathered edge
BENCH SEATING
Available for the Cliveden, Aldbury and Brampton
DOORS
Double sets, lockable
WINDOWS
Top hung, applied Georgian style glazing bars
FLOORING
Decking (Brampton only)
INSTALLATION/BASEWORKS SERVICES
Installation DIYExterior grade plywood
Plain glass option available also.
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A substantial collection of Greenhouse designs, created by
gardeners for gardeners. As endorsed by Susie White,
celebrated gardening designer and author.
Comprising The Den, Nursery, Retreat and Vinery models in
an array of small, medium and large sizes. Extensive widths
and depths are defined as “bays” eg “Den medium 3 bays”,
(visit amdega.co.uk and click on garden rooms to view the
full range of drawings).
The Roof Combining Western Red cedar with a powder
coated low maintenance roof system. The beauty of the
cedar is visible to the interior with the aluminium to the
exterior.
Choice of Cladding or Dwarf Walls Sides are clad in vertical
cedar panels, painted or stained. Cedar is a naturally rot
resistant species and all cedar used is premium quality and
kiln dried. Alternatively, consider a dwarf wall in either brick
or stone instead of cedar cladding.
Guttering In powder coated aluminium in line with the low
maintenance roof.
Windows Top hung as standard, 4mm toughened glass.
Doors Single and lockable. Larger models can have up to
three doors (visit amdega.co.uk and click on garden rooms
for drawing details).
Flooring Flagstones are offered on small models (only when
Amdega is engaged to carry out full build service).
Hardware All furniture and fittings – handles, casement
stays etc – are in solid cast brass.
Electrics pack Comprising waterproof double socket and
consumer box, IP66 rated, for the use of the water irrigation
system (see below) or to plug in a radio or kettle perhaps.
Optional extras
Ridge cresting Decorative aluminium ridge cresting in either
Fleur-de-L’ile or Shark Tooth.
Finials Decorative aluminium ball or spike finials.
Automatic vent opening wax system For automatically
operated roof vents (standard on large models with roof
over 3.5m high). Take the guesswork out of ventilation. The
hinged vent opens using energy from the sun or air; the
hotter it gets the wider it opens. A metal tube contains
mineral wax expands with heat and pushes a piston and
opens the vent. When the temperature drops the wax
shrinks, a stainless steel spring closes the vent and resets
the piston.
Irrigation system Remote control gardening, operated via
the mains or from a water butt and with a 9V battery
controller (watering time 1 minute to 12 hours, up to 4 start
times a day, working pressure 1 to 10 bar, weather resistant,
built in filter). Comes with a mister which produces very fine
drops and enables excellent water distribution.
Staging Made of cedar, 820mm standard height, in lengths
of 1215mm and 603mm and widths of 700mm and 500mm.
Disability pack We also manufacture lower staging
especially designed for the wheelchair user and can also
additionally provide an access ramp if so desired.
Bench Seating Available across the full range, for that break
from your green fingered endeavours.
Cold frames Made of cedar with a 4mm toughened glass lid,
600mm high x 1215mm wide.
Supply only, supply and install and full build services
Installation service Choose installation by Amdega or
supply for self assembly. Amdega’s greenhouses have been
designed with ease of installation in mind and
comprehensive fitting instructions are supplied.
Basework service Amdega also offers a baseworks service
for peace of mind and many years of trouble free use. A
concrete base is recommended although a previously paved
area, or flat hard standing surface is perfectly adequate.
Comprehensive base plans are supplied upon order.
Colour Palette See page opposite.
The Greenhouse Collection
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The Den
The Vinery
The Retreat
The Nursery
The Greenhouse Collection components and finishes
Old English White Slate Green Pebble Grey Stephanotis Cream Olive Green Filicales Green
Nigella Blue Cornflower Blue Zinnia Red Maple Stain Walnut Stain Mahogany Stain
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
THE ROOF THE ROOF
Western Red cedar, low maintenance roof system
CLADDING or DWARF WALLS HARDWARE
FINIAL
Ball
WINDOWS
Fleur de L’ile
DOORS
Single, lockable (up to 3 on larger models)
BENCH SEATING
STAGING
Lower height also available
INSTALLATION/BASEWORKS SERVICES
Supply & install Full buildSupply onlyCedar standard height
Stone dwarf wall Brick dwarf wallCedar cladding
RIDGE CRESTING
Shark Tooth
Top hung
Manual vents Aluminium guttering
Including double socketBrass
ELECTRICS PACK
Spike
Available for all models
IRRIGATION
Available for all models
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A distinguished Amdega range. Created in collaboration
with the Royal Horticultural Society and featuring, for the
first time, Four Seasons Comfort Packs to facilitate deluxe
summerhouse living also in autumn, winter and spring.
Comprising Sherwood and Kilburn summerhouses and the
Arden gazebo. All models in the RHS collection are
handmade from Siberian larch, Eastern White cedar and/or
other specially selected high quality, sustainable timbers.
The Roof Roofing is made from Eastern White cedar
shingles with cambered eaves. Cedar is recognised as one
of the most suitable species of timber for shingles and after
a period of time the colour of the shingles gradually changes
to silver grey. The roof hips and fascia are also made from
cedar shingles. Internally the roof is lined with exterior grade
plywood with a vapour barrier to prevent moisture build up
within the roof space.
Cladding Summerhouse sides are externally clad with
Siberian larch. Larch is one of the most widely used species
of timber in construction. All Larch used is kiln dried.
Summerhouse interiors are lined with exterior quality grade
plywood. The interior of the cavity includes insulation
boarding with a vapour barrier to prevent moisture (not
included on the Arden gazebo as it is an open structure).
Choice of Windows Applied Georgian style window panes,
although plain glass is available as an option. All glazing is
4mm toughened as standard. Windows are top hung.
Doors Double doors with vertical clad panels of Siberian
larch and 4mm toughened glass to match the side frames.
Flooring Summerhouses have redwood integral tongue
and grooved flooring with insulation, preservative treated
and placed upon traditionally constructed joists, all of
which are preservative treated. The open-sided Arden
gazebo has a sturdy pressure treated redwood decked
floor.
Hardware All furniture and fittings – handles, casement
stays etc – are in Florentine Bronze.
Finial A handcrafted decorative timber ball finial adorns the
Kilburn and Arden models as standard.
Optional extras
Bench Seating Available for the Arden gazebo.
Four Seasons Comfort Packs for maximum summerhouse
usage all year round
Comfort Pack Comprises of electrics, under floor heating
and canvas roller blinds in Pebble or Chantilly.
Comfort Pack Plus Comprises of electrics and under floor
heating, natural wood weave blinds in either Durham or
Danby, and two stunning flooring options, Marmol Nilo
Marfil or Silver Blue, from Spanish tiling experts,
Porcelanosa. Tongue and groove boarding is replaced with
a structurally boarded insulated floor to accommodate
under floor heating.
(Comfort Packs are available on summerhouses where the
installation and base works services are carried out by
Amdega).
Supply only, supply and install and full build services
Installation service Choose either installation by Amdega or
supply for self assembly. Amdega’s garden rooms have
been designed with ease of installation in mind and
comprehensive fitting instructions are supplied.
Baseworks service Amdega also offers a baseworks service
for peace of mind and many years of trouble free use. A
concrete base is recommended although a previously paved
area, or flat hard-standing surface is perfectly adequate.
Comprehensive base plans are supplied upon placement
of order.
Colour palette Exclusive use of the Royal Horticultural
Society’s Green and Stone; in two tone colour way
variations as desired.
The Royal Horticultural Society Collection
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The Arden
The Kilburn
The Sherwood
The Royal Horticultural Society Collection components and finishes
RHS Stone RHS Green
Please note: The colour chart is a guide only, the paint finishes are for illustration purposes only.
THE ROOF
HARDWARE
Florentine Bronze
Cedar shingles
CLADDING
Siberian Larch
COMFORT PACK
� Electrics*
� Under floor heating
� Natural wood weave braided blinds
� Porcelanosa floor tiles (matching grout included)
*Electrics comprise of socket,switches in Florentine bronze andconsumer box.
Final electric connection to houseby client’s electrician.
WINDOWS
Top hung, applied Georgian style panes
DOORS
Double sets and lockable
COMFORT PACK PLUS
Danby Blind Silver Blue TileDurham Blind
FLOORING
Decking (Arden only)
INSTALLATION/BASEWORKS SERVICES
Supply & install Full buildSupply onlyTongue & Groove
Plain glassoption available
BENCH SEATING
Available for the ArdenMarmol Nilo Marfil Tile
� Electrics*
� Under floor heating
� Canvas cloth roller blinds
*Electrics comprise of socket,switches in Florentine bronze andconsumer box.
Final electric connection to houseby client’s electrician.
Chantilly BlindPebble Blind
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F i n e
C R A F T S M A N S H I P
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A M D E G A B O O K O F G A R D E N R O O M S
At Amdega we do not tear down rainforests to make our
garden rooms or any of our other products. We only use
timber from managed sources to ensure both the
environment and indigenous species are protected. We are
proud to be the first in our market to do so, using a
combination of temperate American hardwoods, Douglas
Fir and architectural grade European engineered timber
specially selected for Amdega, ensuring the best
combination of finish, structural integrity and ethically
sourced timber from renewable and farmed sources.
Engineered timbers offer stability, structural integrity, an
increased product lifespan and excellent performance in
today’s challenging environments. Although more
expensive to purchase, engineered timber products
produce less waste and ensure the efficient use of timber
and are more durable with greater longevity, making them
ideally suited to Amdega’s environmental ethos.
Where ethics meets aesthetics
At Amdega we operate strict recycling policies. For
example wood chippings are recycled and turned into
chipboard. Any broken glass is brought back to life in the
form of road markings. Scrap metal and aluminium are
collected then melted back down and reused. Employees
are encouraged to print as necessary, use both sides and
only then to recycle paper as well as cardboard.
At Amdega we not only have an environmental policy, our
eco-ethos is applied across everything we do. Being green
is not a fad, it makes ethical sense to take care at work as
well as at home and we try to lead by example.
Eco-ethos
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If you would like further information or to place an
order simply call 01325 349586 and a member of the
garden rooms team will be happy to help.
Alternatively, for full and comprehensive information
on all of our garden rooms collections, visit
www.amdega.co.uk and click on garden rooms.
Please also refer to the attached price list (current at
time of going to press).
Orders can be made by bank transfer or by cheque by post.
Finance is available for garden rooms, as Amdega is alicensed credit broker.
All measurements given in this brochure areapproximate and should not be used for base plans.Once your order has been placed you will be sentdetailed base works drawings so you can prepare thehard-standing area for your garden room.
The colour charts featured in this book are forillustration purposes only and through print will varyfrom the actual product. If you are interested in any ofour products and would like to select a colour sampleplease call our garden rooms team.
Specifications Amdega pursues a policy of continuingimprovement in the design and improvement of all itsproducts. The right is, therefore, reserved to varyspecifications without notice.
Warranties All models in the Chelsea, Hampton,Manhattan, RHS and Greenhouse collections carry afive year structural warranty. All models in the Portlandcollection carry a one year structural warranty.
Detailed fitting instructions are supplied with allAmdega self-assembly products.
Installation and base works services All models in theChelsea, Hampton, Manhattan, RHS and Greenhousecollections can be provided supply only, supply andinstallation or full build. All models in the Portlandcollection are provided supply only for DIY.
To order, call 01325 349586
Amdega group web links
Amdega Conservatories – www.amdega.co.uk
Amdega Blinds – www.amdegablinds.co.uk
Machin by Amdega – www.amdega-machin.com
DisclaimerIn the course of compiling this book best endeavours have been
taken to ensure that the historical and general information included
is factually correct. This information has been included for general
interest and appreciation purposes only, has been taken from a
variety of sources and Amdega does not substantiate the validity of
this material. Full warranty details on request.
U s e f u l i n f o r m a t i o n a n d h o w t o o r d e r
The RHS is the UK’s leading gardening charity,dedicated to advancing horticulture andpromoting good gardening. An interest ingardening is all you need to enjoy being amember of the RHS, for more information visitwww.rhs.org.uk or call 0845 130 4646.
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