What is a log cabin ?  It is a four sided enclosure with windows and doors, the only difference is the quality of the joinery.  Although you may say I have seen a cheaper cabin, cheap can be more expensive in the long run.  Cabinville log cabins are sole importers of their cabin range, so you will not see our cabins sold by distributors or agents.

A log cabin can be used for just about anything it can fit in with that additional room that goes from your house into your garden.  Maybe you need a home office in the garden to allow you to spend more quality time with your family.  The log cabin can be fitted out with electrics, water supply and internet/ telephone lines, it really is comfort working from your home with no commute.

Perhaps you need a multi-room log cabin to hide away your bicycles and lawn mower and in the other room a beautiful summer room so you can bask in the sun pouring through the large windows and doors reading that Sunday morning newspaper.   For those people who fancy a gym in their back garden why not…….. Cabinville can build a log cabin in your garden to host your gym equipment.  Our range of cabins can be supplied with additional floor bearers to accommodate the weight of a running machine or cross trainer.

A log cabin can make an excellent studio, Cabinville can offer choice of windows and doors as light is the number one priority whilst choosing a log cabin for this use.  Garage/Workshop we have many enquiries for people contacting requesting a garage/workshop for their garden, maybe it’s for carpentry or boat building or perhaps used to build your own kit car there are many uses, the only thing that is getting in your way is your imagination!!!

Why not get creative and design a log cabin to fit in with your personal needs, whether it’s changing the window and doors or getting that perfect size that we fit into that perfect spot in your garden.  Maybe it’s square, rectangular or for that modern twist an L- shaped log cabin.  Plain windows or Georgian windows we can design a cabin that can look modern or possibly you love the look of the more traditional style with the Georgian windows.  Cabinville offer a choice of Bitumen roof shingles with the option of either Red, Green or Black Shingles these surely set your cabin off so that you will be the envy of your neighbours.

Last month we had a very successful promotion of the Clockhouse Log Cabin. This impressive log cabin was sold with free delivery, to most of the mainland UK other than the Scottish Highlands, and also with free roof shingles. This log cabin is perfect for many uses – from garden home office through to music room or snooker room.

Clockhouses log cabin

Whilst the deal is officially over, if you ask Andrea on 01379 687467 she may well let you in if you are quick – ask next week and you may get a no. Still, as one offer ends a new offer starts – I will speak to the boss and find out the latest deals for May 2009.

Call us on 01379 687467 now and get your log cabin deal

If you have any questions about log cabins, summerhouses then ask away. Whether you are thinking of buying a new log cabin or have a question about maintaining an old one, drop a comment below and we will get Trevor, our expert, to answer.

If you would rather speak to him for an even quicker answer about buying garden cabins (maintenance he will answer below), then ring on 01379 687467

I guess that what has happened is that we have recently supplied a log cabin to a customer in Essex and that they have shown it to friends who have ordered. Then, they have proudly shown off their lovely new log cabin and that in turn has resulted in more orders.

So, to the wonderful people of Essex – thank you! We enjoy selling our log cabins and summerhouses to you all at our cheap deal prices and we are glad you love to show them to friends and family.

If you have bought a Log Cabin from us for delivery in Essex and your friends have also bought from us too as a result, let us know the details and we will send you a bottle of Champs as a thank you!!

This is all very exciting for us. If you know log cabins at all, you will know that we have become, without trying, the custom log cabin specialists. A huge percentage of our log cabin sales are for custom log cabins and so we are very aware of what customers actually want. We have incorporated many of the common requests into the design of our new 2009 log cabins.

Of course, if you still want to make custom changes to any of our log cabins including the 2009 models then you are free to do so. We love working with customers to get their ideal log cabin and these new log cabins make a great starting point.

So do have a good look through our log cabin range and see the new 2009 models for yourself. Let us know what you think.

The new range of 2009 log cabins are available immediately to order.

Choosing a log cabin

ONE
1st October 2008, Out-buildings are considered as permitted development not requiring planning permission.
For buildings with a maximum height of 2.5 metres and within 2 metres of a boundary.
Out buildings and garages with a maximum eaves height of 2,5 metres and a maximum ridge height of under 4 metres with a dual pitch roof or 3 metres for any other roof, should be minimum of 2 metres from any boundary.
There are certain restrictions and limitations which could apply and we always suggest on all buildings the local authority should be contacted.

TWO
The base must be level, a concrete pad is recommended but a Eco base is good for cabins upto 4mtrs x 4mtrs. The Swift plinth system is a good alternative, especially where the access is restricted or for larger buildings. Speak to us for more advice – 01379 687467

THREE
Wall logs are graded and they should be of a high and recognisable construction grade the timber should be Northern European for density and slow growing and from a sustainably forest management source.

FOUR
Wall logs should be pine or spruce free from finger joints double tongue and groove interlocking joints are far superior to single T & G. which are only recommended for storage buildings.

FIVE
Joinery is most important and should be quality graded timber frames and at least 44mm for single glazed  and 56mm thick for double glazed windows. The joinery should have rubber seals and gaskets to prevent leakage. Doors being large and heavy should have adjustable hinges with cylinder locks for security.

SIX
Roof purlin beams need to be well constructed to prevent sagging and to withstand snow loads over many many years that the cabin should last.

SEVEN
The top of the wall log should be angled to give a good bearing surface to the roof boards these should be doubled fixed, as gale force winds can lift these boards if this method is not adopted.

EIGHT
Timbers that come into contact with the base should be pressure treated.

NINE
Insulation is necessary if the cabin is to be used as an additional room to the house, the cabin will be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, the insulation is fitted between to foundation beams and on top of the roof boards prior to the shingles being installed and must be vermin proof.

TEN
Careful treatment of your log cabin is a vital condition for the life time of your log cabin. They are supplied un-treated as standard. To provide optimum protection against the effects of weather, you must treat the cabin as quickly as possible with a moisture regulating oil based stain.

We are always here to help in choosing, buying, erecting or maintaining a log cabin. Contact Cabinville for friendly help and advice – 01379 687467 or email info@cabinville.co.uk

If past customers could email in photos of their log cabins and summerhouses it would be appreciated. The more the merrier.
They shoud be emailed in to the address at the bottom of this page. If you could add “customer gallery” to the subject title of the email it would help.

We hope you like the new gallery! Let us know what you think.