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A Perfect Place to Build a Log Cabin

A log cabin is your retreat and hiding place from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nevertheless, it is a huge investment to begin with. So, before you shell out on a single nail, make sure that you know all the essential details of building a log cabin. Just like in other real estate projects, creating a log home requires the best location to make your investment worthwhile. The location determines the quality of your log home and tells you if it is a lucrative venture or otherwise. So where is the perfect place to build a log cabin? Choosing a Log Cabin Location 101 There are several factors that must be considered when selecting a log cabin venue. Take note that the practicality and legality of the site should be your main priorities. Buying a piece of land and building you… (More)
Choosing the Perfect Windows for your Residential Cabin

Energy efficiency is a huge factor when choosing the perfect windows for a residential cabin. Windows provide your log home with ventilation, light, and cosiness. In previous years, these benefits could compromise the energy efficiency of this part of the log cabin. Contemporary windows are now designed to provide the same advantages but with lower energy costs. Before installing or updating the windows for your residential cabin, make sure that you find products with certified energy efficient features. Facts about Modern Residential Cabin Windows There are various methods to improve the energy efficiency of your existing windows. You can add storm windows or use window treatments and coverings. Weather-stripping and caulking are also methods to ensure that your residential cabin windo… (More)
No Dream is Too Big (Another Happy Customer)

You don't need to be Peter Pan to have an exclusive accommodation option. It is always a pleasure to be a part of the exciting project that you could be proud of yourself and which makes you feel special when clients trust you at a such a high level. This time high level is not just a metaphor. The architect and the rest of the team had less space to be free out wide, but more space to create something absolutely unique. Step by step building log house the idea and confirming the small details, the team went up to the stage where it became a reality. It takes a little more time to erect or to put the treatment on the timber but isn’t it worth it? The reliable structure, with its special and convenient design is now a cosy wooden house for one of our clients… (More)
Prevention of Allergies

There is a significant connection between a residential log cabin and protection against allergies. Wood houses are great investments with lots of benefits to offer. Allergies are oftentimes due to dust that accumulates in rooms and corners of a typical house or building. Dust build-up happens because of the static electric power that takes place in a particular, untouched or unclean structure. Wood has electrostatic properties that prevent dust formation and accumulation, which is why a residential cabin is one of the best places for people who suffer from allergies. How to prevent allergies in a residential cabin? Although log homes are naturally resistant to the dust build-up which causes allergies, it remains important to take necessary measures of prevention. A log cabin that is cl… (More)
Air Circulation in the Residential Log Cabin

Ventilation in your residential log cabin is very important. Needless to say, a log home is the same as any other construction - it is an enclosed building where moisture and heat can build up unless it is fitted with a reliable ventilation system. These types of construction are highly prone to moisture that could develop into mould and mildew buildup and many other issues. You may have heard that a residential log cabin breathes and that air flows through the timber walls. To some extent this is true. However, do not rely too much on this and neglect to do anything about your log home’s ventilation system. What happens inside an unvented residential log cabin? Imagine a log cabin buried deep in the forest with smoke curling up through a stove pipe that sticks out of the roof. The warm… (More)
Dave's Wooden Garage

Even though we have recently increased our range of wooden garages by adding a couple of new designs, we are always happy to manufacture a bespoke log cabin on request. Dave from York had some extra space in his back garden and he wanted to put a wooden garage - workshop where he could keep his car safe as well as store his gardening equipment. He already had a base ready for a bigger unit rather than our standard garages, so we asked Dave to provide us with a simple hand-drawn sketch – our architect then adjusted it, made an exact floor plan and elevations and Dave decided to go ahead with a wooden garage 4m x 9m. couple weeks later, the garage was delivered to his premises in which we not only offered an installation service, but all of our products… (More)
10 Most Interesting Wooden Buildings around the World

A simple residential cabin may well be your cup of tea, but did you know that there are many interesting wooden buildings in different parts of the globe? You will never again look at cookie-cutter homes after your discover these amazing, eccentric, and one-of-a-kind wooden buildings. There are some structures in the list that are solely for commercial purposes, however you will be amazed at how the owners of some of these peculiar wooden buildings also use the structure just like any other ordinary residential cabin. Residential Cabin or the World’s most Amazing House The world is undeniably full of surprises, especially when it comes to woodworking. You will be surprised at how some people have the ingenuity to transfer a simple wooden residential cabin into one of the world’s most unc… (More)
Nature Colours in a Log Cabin Interior

The colours of a log cabin could either make or break the entire structure. Thus, it requires optimal output as well as careful discernment and selection of the colour for your interior. You can easily search the web for the latest and even classic colours for different log houses. The choices are endless, it all depends on your personal palate and preference as to what shade you choose for your log home’s interior. The important thing is that your log cabin reflects your personality and style and the aesthetics give you that sense of fulfilment and bliss. Guide to Log Cabin Colours and Painting Walls Painting your interior log walls is quite an adventure if you decide on a DIY project. However, it could also be a task for the professionals, especially if you don’t have the luxury of ti… (More)
John's log cabin (Barnsley)

John and Sue from Barnsley had some extra space in their garden and wanted to use as much of it as possible. They wanted something really quick and without the need to apply for planning permission; and so they chose the log cabin OAK – which at less than 30 square metres and with a ridge height lower than 2.5 metres is perfect for anyone who does not want to apply for planning permission! John had thought of using our professional builders team, but after taking a look at the installation instructions, he decided he would do it himself. After finishing the assembly, he commented that “it was really easy, like building a 3D jigsaw”. John decided to split the cabin into two parts, turning one part into a workshop, where he can work with his tools, and another part into… (More)
A Guarantee of Longevity for Residential Cabins

Not everyone can enjoy the luxury of residential cabins, nevertheless, it is a remarkable investment that offers a handsome return. Most importantly, residential log homes are lucrative and long-lasting. With this kind of investment you could never go wrong. The most important thing to remember before shelling out cash for your log cabin is to find the right supplier or builder. Residential cabins are not created equal, thus, make sure that you check out the quality available before you progress any further. Quality Guarantee for Long-Lasting Residential Cabins Different producers and builders of residential log cabins have their own standards and methods. However, there are general qualifications and features that make a log cabin high in quality and design. Go for manufacturers of resi… (More)