It is now possible to buy log cabins kits ready to assemble. All of the parts to make the cabin come in the kit. Each of the parts is custom made for that cabin, and cut at a specialist mill. The kit arrives in a big pack, sealed in plastic.
Once you have prepared the ground, by levelling and ideally laying blocks or a concrete slab covered in DPC, the tanalised bearers for the cabin are laid. On top of this the timbers of the cabin and laid, layer upon layer.
You continue to build the layers of timbers, making sure that suitable gaps are left for the windows and doors. The windows and doors simply slot into the gaps left in the walls. The gaps are exactly the right size, and the weight of the door and windows secure themselves, so no nails or screws are required.
Almost all of the log cabin kits available today come with double glazed windows and doors. This makes the kits perfect for adding accommodation, workshops, studios and more to your property, home or business.
If the cabin has internal walls these also need to built as you build the external walls. The internal walls often T away from the inside of the external walls. Make sure you are using the correct wall timbers when doing this.
Work you way up, building up the walls. When you get to the roof area you need to accommodation and roof beams. These beams are essential for rigidity of the building. Add any roof beams and ensure they sit well.
Normally roof blanks are laid across the roofing beams to make up the roof. Shingles or felt is then placed on the roof to seal the building.
Building your own log cabin is generally easier than people think, but almost always takes more time than people expect.
Jolly Log Cabins is the UK's biggest supplier of log cabins and wooden buildings. They are part of the Cabin Group, Europe's biggest supplier of log cabins.
Visit their website for more information about log cabins, and to see their range.
