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Prevention of Your Roof of Your Log Cabin

The strength of the roof of garden cabin depends on a lot of conditions and if you are going to take the right care of the roof, then rest assured, it is going to last for years. Before you start with the plan, you need to take some of the factors into consideration like rains, snow, and dust in the area that you have your log cabin. Too much of these things are going to affect the condition of the wood to a great extent. The best way to have the wood protected is to get it treated from time to time from a professional, so that it has a protective layer at the surface that will keep it safe from all the harsh weather conditions. The first thing that you need to take care of is to check the condition of the wood in the log cabin. If your log cabin is too old, then you have to start by rec… (More)
How to Take Care of Your Log Cabin in June?

June is here and if you haven’t planned the maintenance of your log cabin, then you should start doing it immediately. Many people tend to ignore the importance of a well-maintained log cabin and then they have to incur huge expenses later on. It is best to lend importance to small things on a timely basis so that your log cabin is maintained throughout the year. June is often considered the best time of the year to take a thorough look at the log cabin to check for anything that might need sealing or replacing. The best way to check the log cabin is by calling in a professional. However, you can also look at some things by yourself like rust at the joints, cracks in the wooden planks, plants in the garden and many other things. As a log cabin is made of wood and other elements that take… (More)
Different Ways to Keep Your Wooden Garage Tidy

Before you plan to organise your wooden garage, you have to keep a lot of factors in mind. Garages are often the places we use to store items and park our cars and motorcycles. However, wooden garages are not just limited to parking and they are used for many other purposes. The wooden garage is just a name given to them and many people use them to store excess items and other things. Here in this article, we will talk about the many ways in which you can tidy up your garage to make the most use of the available space you have. If you arrange your wooden garage in a proper way, then you will have a lot more space to arrange things and this will free up a lot of area in the corners as well. A nicely arranged wooden garage not only looks good, but it also helps you to find the things in a… (More)
How to Choose the Best Wood for Your Wooden Garage

Before you finalise the wood for your wooden garage, you need to keep many important points in mind. Though, there are many good options on the market in addition to wood for a garage construction, the look and feel that you get from a wooden garage is hard to match by any other material that is on sale today. Wood gives a certain vintage and rustic feeling to the garage, making it look on par with the current trends on the market all the time. Before you begin the construction of the garage, you need to make sure that you are getting the best wood choices for the building. Before deciding on the layout for the construction, you need to look at the usage of the garage. If you intend to use it for longer durations, then you must go with wood that is stronger and gives you longer life. You… (More)
Useful Steps to Buy the Best Log Cabin

If you are planning to get a new log cabin for your family to spend some quality weekend time, then you have to keep certain points in mind before finalising your options. To get the best log cabins in the UK, you have to do a little bit of research. Log cabins are warm and unique and they give you a vent from the daily hectic lifestyle. They provide you with a space where you can go and relax in the midst of nature. They are also very energy efficient and you can also get a really good value if you decide to put them up for sale. If you want to get yourself a cabin that looks good, provides you with the best features, and gets you the best deal in the UK, then here are certain points that you should consider. Your Requirements The first and the foremost thing that you need to ask yourse… (More)
Carolyne's Wooden Garage

Carolyne from Eastleigh was looking for a garage that would be big enough to house two cars, a lawnmower and her other things. However, due to height restrictions Carolyne wanted to reduce the ridge height of the garage in order to avoid planning permission application. Because we have the option for most of our cabins and garages to reduce the ridge height to 249 centimetres, we were able to do this with Carolyne’s wooden garage as well in order to comply with all the planning regulations. We know that the garage door has to be the strongest part of the garage, so we supplied two sets of heavy duty garage doors which ensure that all Carolyne’s belongings will remain safe. For the roof covering, Caroline decided to go for the green bitumen shingles, which was a great choice because it’s o… (More)
Tips on How to Take Care of Your Wooden Garage in Spring

If your garage door is maintained properly, it will give you years of trouble free service. However, people tend to ignore the regular maintenance part of a garage door and they don’t even clean it until it starts to give them some major problems. You can buy a door in steel, wood or fibreglass, but with all of these you need to take care of the maintenance part. If you do take proper care of the door, it will not only operate properly, but it will also add years to the life of it. If you have a heated garage, then the door will keep the temperature in check. A door that is properly maintained will have the right seals to keep the air from seeping in. A door that is not maintained may have a broken or cracked seal that may allow air to seep inside, causing the temperature inside to fluctu… (More)
Insulated Log Cabin for Kittens!

Nicola from Charlbury needed a place to accommodate her cute kittens which would also fit in her garden. So the Nica insulated log cabin 5m by 5m was the perfect option, as it fitted into her garden perfectly. Nicola needed to have 3 rooms, so the layout of the cabin was modified accordingly. As the kittens were to live in the insulated log cabin all year round it had to warm, so the twin skin fully insulated structure with double-glazed windows and doors option was chosen. After the cabin arrived, it was installed in two days, treated and the kittens were ready for their new accommodation (What a lovely ones, aren't they?). We want to say a special thanks to Nicola for the pictures and the positive feedback about the insulated log cabin. (More)
Get to Know All About Wooden Carports Before You Buy One

Today, most homeowners are attracted to pocket friendly solutions when it comes to making their house more functional and comfortable. For example, when considering getting a shelter for cars, the option of a carport is certainly budgetary when compared to a garage. Although, it doesn’t offer the same comprehensive protection as a garage, it is sufficient for keeping vehicles protected from severe weather conditions such as heat, snow and rain. If you are worried about finding a carport (if you do not want to have a garage) to fit your budget, we advise that you plan cautiously. Considering every aspect will help you to make the right decision regarding the carport that meets your requirements. Firstly, it is important to understand what a carport is and how it is different from a garage… (More)
Why You Won’t Regret Investing in a Durable Wooden Carport

Do you want an enclosed storage for your vehicle but you don’t want to invest in a garage and keeping your car parked on the street is not a good idea either? Your car can be exposed to various harmful elements when parked on the street ‒ the harmful rays of the sun can damage the finish and there are other risks involved, such as kids hitting your vehicle accidently while playing. Due to all these reasons, most homeowners who don’t own a wooden garage find a wooden carport a great option. Carports are an excellent and affordable alternative to the traditional garage. There are two main models of wooden carports: semi-attached and standalone. As it is not an enclosed type of structure it has no need for a lock feature, thus it is easy to build and install. Also, adding a carport is an in… (More)