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EPDM roof coating for log cabins

Log cabins kits usually come with sloped or flat roofs and roofing felt is commonly used to make roll roofing and roof shingles. As a separate option, anyone who owns a log cabin can have a far more superior and reliable roofing material called EPDM. EPDM – What is it? EPDM is an acronym which stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer, a very durable membrane made of rubber and commonly used for roofing purposes. It has two major ingredients ‒ Propylene and Ethylene, which are byproducts of natural gas and oil. For more than four decades now, EPDM has been widely used in the construction of flat roofs for log cabins. It comes with the following technical features: * A cyclical membrane to resist fatigue * Proven strong resistance against hail * Resistant to abrasion,… (More)
Advantages of Living in a Log Cabin

The main advantages of the log cabins are simple maintenance, noise reduction, and energy efficiency. These buildings have comfortable majestic appearance and charm. However, there are many people who say that these buildings are of short-term value and cold during the winter. We think that the great look of your building can increase the value of the land and the price of your own log cabin is really reasonable. Your home must be a comfortable, warm, beautiful, and great place for you, your friends, and family members to meet and spend leisure time. Today the building standards that are used for cabins are really high so you will definitely get a high quality, comfortable, energy-efficient, beautiful, healthy, and unique home. What is more, warm and sturdy cabins seem to be making a com… (More)
David's log cabin video (Birmingham)

David is a client of ours who had a very specific request regarding his log cabin. Following our architects going over and analysing David’s drawings, we manufactured a bespoke project which was delivered to Birmingham, where our assembly team were waiting to erect it. In less than 8 hours David’s garden had been upgraded to include a shiny, well-built wooden log cabin. Luckily David had his camera handy and he has recorded a beautiful time-lapse video (video you can find here) of the installation of the cabin! We hope you enjoy it – cabin manufactured and installed by Quick Garden. (More)
Cumbria and log cabins

Cumbria is an English county situated in the North West of England and has always been a popular tourist attraction. Tourists from around the world visit Cumbria every year. Although the county has a population of just five million people, in terms of its area Cumbria ranks third among the Ceremonial Counties in the country. It has a population density of just over 73 persons per square kilometre, which is among the lowest in England. The county has Scotland to the north and the Irish Sea to the west. Cumbria comprises of six districts, which are – Allerdale, Barrow in Furness, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland. The Lake District and the Lake District National Park are important parts of Cumbria and are among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Almost… (More)
Residential Cabin DIJON

A residential log cabin is a great retreat for spending your vacations or holidays and a spacious cabin with sufficient space to accommodate you, your friends or family and your things is what you need. When it comes to these requirements, there’s no residential log cabin better than the Residential Cabin DIJON. DIJON is a spacious 6.5 metres X 7.8 metres chalet residential cabin which it the apt choice for your second home. This compact yet spacious residential log cabin makes efficient use of the available space. The cabin has four rooms with large windows in each one of them. The double glazed windows have neatly designed shutters. The cabin has two bedrooms and a small bathroom making it a complete home. Properties of the cabin The DIJON residential log cabin is made of fine qualit… (More)
Roy's wooden garage (Wolverley)

Even the most uneven surfaces don’t stand a chance against our wooden garages. Roy had a piece of land where he wanted to keep his cars as well as his tools, so he decided to contact us regarding a wooden garage. After the base had been built our assembly team erected the garage and just take a look at the result – it is a spacious, shiny, well-built 6m by 12m wooden garage able to keep all of Roy’s cars and tools rain and dust-free, 12 months a year. (More)
Garden Cabin Rennes

Log cabins have multiple applications and can be used for a broad range of purposes. Based on what you’re requirements are, you can choose from wide ranges of log cabins. Rennes garden log cabins are perfect when it comes to the small non-residential log cabin. Although it can be used as a residential place, it’s also an ideal choice for a small office, playhouse for the kids or a storage space. These 4 metre X 3 metre cabins have sufficient space to enable you to use them as a warehouse, storeroom, and an office or a playroom. The fine quality timber used to construct these cabins keep them cosy round the year. Whether it is winter or summer, these garden cabins maintain their internal temperatures at a pleasant level due to the efficient insulation provided by them. Wood Quality The… (More)
The history of residential log cabins in Scotland

Residential log cabins have existed since ancient times and continue being popular as the dwelling places that offer the most natural living conditions. Europe is the birthplace of residential log cabins from where they spread throughout the world and are now among the most popular vacation and holiday homes. Whenever an allusion to the history of residential log cabins is made, the first thought that comes to the mind is of wooden structures made of conical trees in Scandinavia. It is that part of Europe which is considered to be the birthplace of log homes. However, any reference to log cabins is Scotland is not given much importance as not many believe that Scotland has made any significant contribution to the development of residential log cabins. But, contrary to the popular belief,… (More)
Summer log cabins in Southend on Sea

Spending time in summer in a log cabin is an excellent way to fight the scorching summer heat. The cool breeze flowing from the garden into the log cabin and the relaxed and peaceful environment help the mind and the body to relax. Southend on Sea is the place many prefer for its natural beauty. It’s the place where thousands flock each year to spend their summer. This little resort town on the seaside is the perfect place to be when the mercury rises and living in a log cabin in the Southend is one of the best ways to spend your summer. In this article, we have identified some of the perfect options for spending your summer, living in a log cabin in Southend on Sea. You have the choice to rent a log cabin for the season, or if your budget permits and you have planned to spend every summ… (More)
Steven's extension log cabin (Barnsley)

Steven contacted us regarding a bespoke project – an extension log cabin. Our architect designed a custom insulated cabin for him and after a few months it was delivered to Steve. Thanks to our assembly team, a cabin was installed and insulated in one day so Steve could start enjoying his brand new log cabin as quickly as possible. (More)