Representative Forti Nova steel-frame project shown for A3 – Classic Garden Room Steel Frame; use the listed specification and supplied drawings for this modelRepresentative project image
Classic garden roomsA3_CGR
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Classic Garden Room A3 Steel Frame

A3 is a 11.6 m² Classic steel garden-room frame available for nationwide supply, with ground-screw foundations and professional erection available as a coordinated Forti Nova package.

Listed size
4850 × 2400 × 2130 mm
Listed weight
552 kg
Approx. footprint
11.6 m²
Frame reference
A3_CGR
Category
Classic garden rooms
Online frame price · updated 7 September 2026£2,121.30

Frame price only. Estimated delivery is 2–4 weeks from order. Ground screws, erection, delivery scope and exterior materials are priced separately unless included in writing.

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At a glance

A3 – Classic Garden Room Steel Frame is reference A3_CGR, a classic garden-room frame listed at 4850 × 2400 × 2130 mm with an approximate 11.6 m² structural footprint and 552 kg listed weight. The source listing does not publish a separate opening schedule, so openings must be confirmed in the supplied drawings. The classic range provides published frame configurations for comparison. The frame is not a finished room: foundations, floor, insulation, membranes, roof, glazing, cladding, services and internal finishes remain separate unless included in writing. Forti Nova supplies Classic frames nationwide, with estimated delivery in 2–4 weeks from order. Professional frame erection starts from £1,250 + VAT and suitable ground screws start from £65 + VAT per screw; final scope, quantities and suitability are confirmed in the written quotation.

The A3 route

Frame, foundations and erection—priced clearly.

Start with the published A3 frame, then add only the site work and exterior scope your project needs. Forti Nova confirms the exact responsibilities in one written quotation.

Frame£2,121.30

Current online frame price

Estimated delivery2–4 weeks

From order, subject to confirmation

Professional erectionFrom £1,250

Plus VAT · project quoted

Ground screwsFrom £65 each

Plus VAT · type and quantity assessed

Payment schedule
  1. 30%Deposit on ordering
  2. 40%During manufacture
  3. 30%Before delivery
Frame-specific guide

What the published figures mean for A3_CGR.

These answers use this frame's actual catalogue dimensions, footprint, height, weight, category and roof description. They help comparison but do not replace the supplied drawings.

01

compact long-format frame

A3_CGR has a 11.6 m² external structural footprint from its published 4850 × 2400 mm dimensions. It is a compact, long-format configuration with a listed overall height of 2130 mm.

02

Potential uses

This classic garden-room frame is listed within classic garden rooms. Possible briefs to assess include garden office, garden studio, gym, hobby room or family garden room. Those are comparison ideas, not a claim that the frame is suitable without checking finished clear space, openings, loads, approvals and the final drawings.

03

Ground-screw foundation assessment

The published frame weighs 552 kg and covers approximately 11.6 m². A ground-screw layout cannot be selected from footprint or weight alone: Forti Nova must review the structural reactions, ground conditions, screw positions, levels, access and engineer's requirements before quoting a foundation.

Ground screw foundations
04

Delivery and professional erection

Forti Nova estimates delivery of A3_CGR in 2–4 weeks from order. Professional frame erection starts from £1,250 + VAT; the final amount and programme depend on the frame, location, access, unloading, foundation and project requirements and are confirmed in writing.

Steel frame erection
05

Roof, cladding and exterior materials

The frame price does not by itself include a finished building. For a project-specific roof form, the project still needs the specified floor, insulation, membranes, roof covering, drainage, cladding, glazing, ventilation, services and internal finishes. Forti Nova can quote selected EPDM roofing, composite cladding and roofline with qualifying frame packages.

Complete frame package
06

Nationwide supply and assessed installation

Forti Nova supplies steel frames nationwide from Blackburn. Ground-screw installation and frame erection are assessed by postcode, programme, access, design and site conditions; availability is confirmed in the written quotation.

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Real Forti Nova site sequence

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These photographs show a Forti Nova light gauge steel frame installation from drawing and ground screws through to the erected structural shell. They demonstrate the work we can quote alongside A3_CGR; they do not claim to show this exact catalogue reference.

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  1. Steel frame setting-out drawing showing numbered floor-frame components
    01

    Check the supplied drawings

    Identify the numbered floor, wall and roof components and use the current project drawings for orientation, openings and assembly order.

  2. Powered ground-screw installation equipment on a residential garden site
    02

    Install the assessed foundations

    Ground-screw type, positions, levels and acceptance requirements are set for the site and structural design before the frame is supported.

  3. Light gauge steel base frame positioned on ground-screw heads
    03

    Set out the base frame

    The base and floor members are positioned over the prepared foundation points, then checked against the supplied layout.

  4. Close view along aligned light gauge steel floor-frame members
    04

    Connect and align floor members

    Floor-frame junctions and member lines are assembled to the project drawings before the wall panels are raised.

  5. Light gauge steel wall panels being erected around a floor frame
    05

    Raise the wall panels

    Preformed wall sections are positioned around the base while temporary stability and the specified panel arrangement are maintained.

  6. Erected steel wall panels showing structural openings and diagonal bracing
    06

    Form openings and braced walls

    Door and window openings, studs and bracing remain tied to the approved frame layout rather than being altered from a catalogue image.

  7. Forti Nova installers positioning light gauge steel roof members
    07

    Install the roof members

    The roof members are lifted, located and connected in the sequence required by the project drawings and safe erection plan.

  8. Erected light gauge steel garden-room structural shell on a residential site
    08

    Check the erected structural shell

    The assembled floor, walls, openings, bracing and roof geometry are checked before follow-on floor, roof and wall build-ups proceed.

Project-specific checks still govern. The final erection plan depends on the selected frame, current drawings, foundation, access, lifting and handling needs, site conditions and programme.

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Published specification

  • Listed weight552 kg
  • Listed package dimensions2400 × 4850 × 2130 mm

Published openings

The source listing does not publish a separate opening schedule for this product. Confirm openings against the supplied drawings before order.

Source and quotation

This page uses manufacturer catalogue specifications with Forti Nova's online frame price updated on 7 September 2026.

Final manufacturer drawings, specification, availability, selling price and delivery scope are confirmed in writing.

Before ordering

Check the frame against the actual project.

A catalogue frame is useful for comparison. The project still needs the right clear space, openings, foundation, access, envelope and approvals.

01

Check usable dimensions

The listed frame is 4850 × 2400 mm. Insulation, cavities, linings and structural build-ups affect the finished clear space. Use project drawings for the final layout.

02

Check height and roof form

The catalogue lists a height of 2130 mm. Confirm finished floor, ceiling, roof build-up, drainage and any planning constraint.

03

Check access and handling

The source lists the frame at 552 kg. Panel format, unloading, storage and the route from delivery point to foundation must be checked for the address.

04

Check the complete scope

This is listed under classic garden rooms. Confirm exactly what the frame price includes and separately define foundations, erection, envelope materials, glazing, services and finishing work.

Information needed

Send the job details once.

  1. Project postcode and access photographs
  2. Intended use and required clear dimensions
  3. Door, window and structural opening requirements
  4. Foundation status or ground screw requirement
  5. Frame-only, erection or exterior package scope
What the quote confirms

Current product, price and responsibilities.

The written quotation confirms the selected frame, current drawings, VAT basis, delivery, Forti Nova selling price, included services and exclusions.

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Product questions

21 factual answers about A3_CGR.

What are the published dimensions of Classic Garden Room A3 Steel Frame?

The listed overall dimensions are 4850 × 2400 × 2130 mm. Insulation, cavities, linings, roof and floor build-ups affect finished usable dimensions, so the supplied project drawings govern the final layout.

What is the footprint of frame A3_CGR?

The dimensions produce an approximate structural footprint of 11.6 m². This is a simple width-by-length comparison figure, not confirmed finished internal floor area.

How much does A3_CGR weigh?

The published listed weight is 552 kg. Delivery, unloading, panel handling, lifting, storage and the route from the delivery point to the foundation must still be planned for the site.

What openings are published for A3_CGR?

No separate opening schedule is published in the source listing. Confirm every opening in the supplied project drawings.

Is Classic Garden Room A3 Steel Frame a finished building?

No. It is listed as a classic garden-room frame. Foundations, erection, floor, insulation, membranes, roof, cladding, glazing, services and internal finishes are separate unless the written Forti Nova quotation includes them.

Can the dimensions or openings of A3_CGR be changed?

A change may require another published frame or a bespoke design. Structural dimensions, members and openings must be confirmed in approved project drawings before manufacture and must not be altered on site without approval.

Is the online price for A3_CGR the complete project price?

No. The displayed figure is the online frame price only. Forti Nova confirms availability, VAT basis, delivery, drawings, included services and exclusions in writing.

Can Forti Nova supply ground screws and erect A3_CGR?

Yes, subject to assessment. Ground screws start from £65 + VAT per screw and professional frame erection starts from £1,250 + VAT. Ground conditions, screw type and quantity, structural loads, postcode, access, frame design and programme determine the final quotation.

What information is needed to quote A3_CGR?

Send the project postcode, intended use, access photographs, required clear dimensions, door and window requirements, foundation status, target programme and whether you need frame-only supply, erection, ground screws or exterior materials.

Do the online details replace the drawings for A3_CGR?

No. The final supplied drawings, structural information and written quotation take priority over the online summary for setting out, manufacture, openings, connections, assembly and responsibility boundaries.

Does A3_CGR include planning or Building Regulations approval?

No approval is implied by a catalogue listing. Building Regulations can depend on floor area, intended use, sleeping accommodation, proximity to boundaries, construction and services. Obtain project-specific professional and local-authority advice where required.

How long does delivery of the A3 Classic frame take?

Estimated delivery is 2–4 weeks from order. The confirmed programme is stated in writing and can depend on approved details, manufacturing capacity, location, access and any bespoke requirements.

What are the payment stages for a Classic garden-room frame?

The payment schedule is 30% deposit on ordering, 40% during manufacture and the final 30% before delivery. The written order and quotation confirm the amounts, VAT and due dates.

How much does professional erection of A3 cost?

Professional frame erection starts from £1,250 + VAT. The final price depends on the selected frame, foundation readiness, postcode, access, unloading, lifting and programme.

How much do ground screws cost?

Suitable ground screws start from £65 + VAT per screw. The final screw type, length, head, quantity, layout and installation cost depend on the ground, structural loads, levels, access and project design.

What is the difference between the A and B Classic ranges?

The published A range uses a 2400 mm structural depth; the B range uses a 2900 mm structural depth. Widths progress across A1–A4 and B1–B4. Compare footprint and finished usable space, then confirm the final choice from project drawings.

How much usable internal space remains inside A3?

The published footprint is an external structural comparison, not finished internal floor area. Continuous insulation, service cavities, membranes, battens and internal linings reduce the clear space. Forti Nova can only confirm usable dimensions from the agreed wall, floor and roof build-ups.

Is a steel garden-room frame better than timber?

Neither material is automatically right for every project. Light-gauge steel offers dimensional accuracy, low structural weight and resistance to rot and insects. Timber can be familiar to local trades and may simplify some thermal details. Steel still needs careful insulation, thermal-bridge control, condensation design and corrosion-appropriate detailing.

Will the steel frame alone create a warm year-round garden room?

No. Year-round performance comes from the complete building system: continuous insulation, controlled thermal bridging, airtightness, vapour and moisture management, ventilation, suitable glazing, heating and correctly detailed floor, wall and roof junctions.

Can the A3 frame be erected as a DIY project?

Supply-only can suit competent customers working to the approved drawings with suitable handling equipment and a verified foundation. Do not alter structural members or openings on site without approval. Forti Nova also offers professional erection from £1,250 + VAT.

Are bespoke Classic garden-room frames available?

Yes. Bespoke dimensions, openings or other changes may be available and may incur additional design, engineering or manufacturing costs. Feasibility and price are confirmed before order.

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