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The Popularity of Wooden Houses in the UK

Wooden houses have a significant place in the history of the UK. Log structures in England, for instance, have had great influence in the field of building construction and architecture, with log houses in the UK being around for several centuries. Contemporary log cabins have evolved from their simple and basic features to more complex, aesthetically remarkable, and functional units. There is no doubt that timber houses are extremely popular in the UK and other corners of the globe. Wooden Houses in Ancient Britain Based on historical accounts, the first log homes were built in the northern regions of Europe over 5000 years ago. The origins of wooden houses have been traced back to the Scandinavians. Some of the oldest and even millennia old log structures were found in Scarborough in… (More)
How To Build Log Cabins For The Garden By Yourself

Building log cabins for your garden is not something that you can do when you suddenly decide to. It takes careful planning and all the necessary resources to begin a DIY garden log cabin. Log structures within the confines of your property are remarkable investments. They offer a wide range of benefits from increasing the market value of your property to giving you another liveable space. You can build your very own garden log cabin as your extended home office or additional space with the help of some practical and useful tips. What to do before building log cabins for the garden? Embarking on a DIY log cabin project for your garden is a demanding task. There are things you need to do before you commence your project: Plot Your Land Decide on the best and most practical location… (More)
Natalie's Wooden Garage

Recently we have introduced new modern style wooden garages into our standard garages range. Natalie has liked the Wooden Garage Modern 4m x 6m the most and decided to go ahead with it also ordering our professional assembly service. A couple of weeks later we had a delivery date and Natalie has requested the installation to happen as soon as possible. Next day our builders showed up, finish the wooden garage in one go so take a look at this gorgeous garage with some windows near the roofs, that allow that extra sunlight in during the most sunny days. (More)
Various Technologies of Wooden House Building

Wooden houses have taken the world by storm and are not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, more and more technologies are now being developed for the building of log houses. The emergence of these log home building technologies pave the way for more innovative structures and you get to experience beautiful log houses that function as holiday homes and primary residences. That’s exactly why log house investment has become a lucrative choice. Enhance Wooden Houses Building with these Technologies The construction of wooden houses has come a long way from its first appearance in history 5000 years ago. Nowadays, newer and greener technologies take charge and make log house building better and more efficient. A lot of log home contractors and manufacturers have adapted the concept of ec… (More)
Clockhouse Style Log Cabin

Something classic? Something filled with light? Why not choose the log cabin Clockhouse? The cosy classic design of this log cabin’s roof is the perfect way to create the atmosphere for your garden office. The Clockhouse 4m x 3m has a very compact size but at the same time gives enough space inside to fit in all the required features that you may need. 44mm thick walls give the perfect structural stability and a great appearance. In addition, if the cabin needs to be erected close to the garden fence, due to its unique characteristics this won’t pose a problem to our builders, meaning the space in front of the log cabin can be kept for additional space in the garden. It’s the small details that make this cabin special. Clockhouse log… (More)
Log Cabin Home vs Brick House

A log cabin home is entirely different from a brick house. There are significant features between these two structures that make a world of difference. The looks or aesthetics of a log cabin are uniquely distinct, while a brick house also has its own recognizable features. The functionality of both structural buildings also has its own upsides and downsides. Get to know the differences between a log home and a brick house before you make your investment. Log Cabin Home and Brick House: Factors & Features BRICK HOUSE First let’s look at brick houses. This is the most common type of house construction in Britain ‒ brick is a popular building material used to build walls, pavements, floors, and other elements. It has been a mainstay in masonry construction, then and now. A log home doe… (More)
How to Keep your Residential Log Cabin More Natural

A residential log cabin is one of the most popular choices in the real estate market nowadays. This structural type now leans more towards becoming a primary residential option rather than just a holiday home. Log structures have come a long way from their former distinct locations in Europe such as Russia, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe and the U.S. In fact, log cabins are now celebrated and sought-after parts of American architecture. One of the most pressing concerns among log cabin owners and would-be buyers is on how to keep the log home more natural. Secrets of an All-Natural Residential Log Cabin What makes a residential log structure more natural? Log homes are uniquely natural due to their features, inside and out. Log house differ in sizes, styles, landscapes, interior design… (More)
The Differences of Quality Log Homes Prices

The budget for your log home plays a vital role in building this lucrative investment. There are different quality log homes prices to choose from. The good news is that you can find a wide range of prices that cater for different budgets, from shoestring to the most expensive. It is also imperative to calculate and estimate the cost of building so that you have a good basis for your intended project. Do not make the common mistake of delving into overpriced log structures and overshooting your project to failure. Log Cabin Prices and Costs The cost of building a cabin is usually broken down into various segments such as the groundwork and foundation to the doors and windows, roofing, flooring, and insulation. There are professional log home companies that can offer assistance to enable… (More)
Malcolm's Log Cabin

Malcolm has had some extra space in the garden where he wanted to put a log cabin to relax as well as extra shed, however both of the structures would take up too much area! Luckily our sales representatives have suggested Malcolm to have a look at our log cabin Benington – which is ideal for someone who needs a separate storage room in a cabin. Even though the Summer is over, Malcolm can still enjoy the last sunny days of Autumn in his log cabin; having all of the gardening tools stored in a separate area as the view surrounding the cabin is really gorgeous. (More)
The Most Popular Places for Building Log Cabins in the UK

The first log cabins in the world were created in the UK. In fact, history records that log building became a construction method many years ago and has been around for hundreds of years. The origin of this trade can be traced back centuries to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. The first people who made log homes created their first structure through stacking tree trunks and overlapping them at the corners. Soft materials such as moss was then inserted into the joints to make the structure air-tight and insulated. Nowadays, log homes have evolved into numerous designs, themes, and materials used for their construction. Nonetheless, the UK is still considered the best place to build and realize your dream of owning a log home. There are various highly recommended places for log cabins in th… (More)