Knowledge base
Practical explanations about permits, costs, foundations and materials.
Building a garden greenhouse: materials, site and rules
Building a garden greenhouse (tuinkas): aluminium or wood, 4 mm tempered glass or 6 mm polycarbonate, orientation, ventilation, foundation and permit.
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What does it cost to build your own canopy or garden house?
What drives the cost of a DIY garden canopy or garden house: materials, foundation, roofing, tools and time, and how to get a realistic price range.
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Foundation for a canopy or garden house: footings or screw piles
Concrete footings, screw piles or a tile and strip foundation: which suits what, how deep to go, and how to anchor a canopy against wind uplift.
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Neighbours, boundaries and your garden structure
Talking to neighbours, distance to the boundary, height rules, roof water and privacy. Why building on the boundary can need consent, plus practical tips.
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Permit for a garden canopy or shed in the Netherlands
When do you need an omgevingsvergunning for a canopy (overkapping), garden house or greenhouse in the Netherlands? General rules and where to check.
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Polycarbonate or glass for your canopy: which to choose?
Polycarbonate multi-wall, laminated glass, solar panels or EPDM: the pros and cons for garden canopies and sheds on weight, light, sound and price level.
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Solar carport in the Netherlands: yield, charging, permit
What a solar carport yields, how many panels fit, what EV charging requires, the permit question and what the end of net metering (saldering) means.
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What a canopy build drawing contains (and what it does not)
What a good build drawing and materials list for a canopy or garden house contains, and why a drawing is not a structural calculation or a permit.
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