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How long do log cabins last? Tried-and-tested tips

One of the most important things to know about log cabins is how long log cabins last, as they can endure decades of use. With proper maintenance and treatment, a log house could last for over a hundred years given the evidence of century-old log houses and wooden structures all over Europe, where the first log homes originated. Thus, if you’re thinking of a good investment that would last you for generations, take a closer look at the log cabin and how this simple and humble abode cheats years and nature. What Determines the Lifespan of a Log Cabin? External factors matter, just like maintenance. To understand how to increase the longevity of a log home, let’s look into the aspects that affect it the most. After all, if it has a residential purpose, you may want it to be… (More)
The Ultimate Bespoke Garden Room Checklist by Quick-garden.co.uk

Why bespoke garden rooms are Quick-garden.co.uk’s specialty Genuine care for our customers’ needs, exceptionally talented and cooperative teams working relentlessly on all the projects, and high-quality, durable materials create the fairytales that you can find amongst our customer stories and reviews. Bespoke garden rooms are popular choices, since the custom designs and functionalities let each customer have more expressive, unique and comfortable homes, built with integrity and according to advice from our experts. In the end, it’s a unique opportunity to make the most of prefabricated construction, and it comes with a big payoff – a home to create a wonderful life in. Image: Our customer’s photo The difference between standard and bespoke garden ro… (More)
Modern guest cottages cosily settled on the river Seine in Bennecourt, France

Three generations in the boating business, operating since 1947—this is the proud history and origins of our client Azur Marine, founded in 2000. While operating locally, the company has expanded to Africa and some islands, making its vision and plans truly exciting. In addition to boat rentals and floating platform manufacturing, the company performs repairs and maintenance and sells various accessories to its customers. To make its service package even more unique, the company decided to add to their service portfolio a few cosy vacation lodgings facing the Seine. And the search began… Regarding the criteria for selecting the buildings, our client Antoine said that, most importantly, they wanted to find a professional builder with aesthetically attractive, easy-to-asse… (More)
The ideal fresh start in a modern home in Nufringen, Germany

This time one of our models, KAYA 3, was utilised to perfection, as our interviewees customised the structure to their liking. Meet the couple from Germany – Mr. Hausser and his wife. Having passed on their previous place of residence to their children, they now enjoy the cosy new log cabin from Quick-garden.co.uk. The decision-making was mostly done by Mr. Hausser, as he’s a master carpenter himself. Let’s see what came of it! How KAYA 3 and our helpful expert made the choice easy The search via the internet went by quite smoothly since the couple found Quick-garden.co.uk and the right model relatively quickly. Of course, it had to be compared to the other offers out there. However, they did not meet the couple’s criteria. Mr. Hausser and his wife wanted a hom… (More)
Finding comfort in a welcoming wooden family home in Leiria, Portugal

This wonderful, neat project is what Gilberto and his family of four chose as their new home, and for a good reason. The log cabin house ELIZA features a comfortable one-storey layout, clean, minimalistic style, and high-quality materials, which were crucial for Gilberto. The owner says he wanted to provide maximum comfort for his family and move into a house with good insulation. It also had to be relatively easy to maintain, without needing to make huge investments along the way. Fortunately, that’s exactly what the family now enjoys. But how did they get here? Careful planning and a good deal of research Like every future prefabricated homeowner, Gilberto was looking for a building that would tick all the boxes. For the family this included, first and foremost, a reliable s… (More)
Garden Room Insulation: A Complete Guide To Keeping Your Space Cosy & Comfortable All Year Round

When choosing the perfect space for your leisure activities, remote working or other purposes, it is essential to consider the insulation aspect, as it will play a massive role in your overall comfort and ensure the longevity of the structure. By choosing the top-notch insulation material for your garden room, you will equip your selected building for year-round use and be able to enjoy your new space throughout the seasons. For your convenience, we’ve prepared a brief guide explaining all the key points you need to know and aspects you should expect when considering reliable insulation for a garden room. Image: Our customer’s photo - an insulated garden room ESSEX. Why is garden room insulation essential? Image: Our customer’s photo (the interior wall cladding… (More)
Building a Log Cabin: A Step-by-Step Guide for DIY Enthusiasts

If you’ve ever felt like your garden could use an upgrade, you could go for something that’s being chosen by more and more British households – a log cabin. The process is so exciting, starting from picking the model you like most, and ending with customisation and installation. Actually, talking about building a log cabin – you can simply do it yourself! We encourage our customers to build a log cabin themselves, since prefabricated constructions have this added benefit. If you’re looking to cut costs and broaden your skillset, check out these self-build log cabins in the UK! Residential log cabin LINDA – customer’s picture Why Should You Build a Log Cabin? If you have the space for it, why not enhance your everyday life and raise the wort… (More)
Garden Man Cave: An Outdoor Space For Taking Your Me Time To The Next Level

If you’d like more space and freedom than spending time in your favourite armchair can offer, a garden man cave could make this wish come true. A dedicated building can help you create a space without any disturbances styled according to your taste only and with everything you need. Plus, creating a garden man cave is a continuous process that doesn’t have to end when the room is ready – you can keep adding personal touches or things that seem cool along the way. This is indulgence in its highest form, and that’s worth celebrating! How a garden man cave can make you physically and emotionally stronger Numerous studies show that having your own private space is not just beneficial – it’s necessary. For example, working from a garden man cave (or any… (More)
Garden Structures: Transform Your Outdoor Space with Style

Garden structures increase your backyard and overall property value, adding to their appeal. No matter what type of wooden garden structure you have, the aesthetic value and curb appeal of your property instantly go up. A garden is a place where you can unwind, relax, and just appreciate the beauty of nature, especially if you have a well-maintained landscape. Adding wooden garden structures to the site could make a world of difference. Why Garden Structures are Essential for Your Outdoor Space When you have wooden buildings in your garden, you’ll be able to spend more quality time in this area, allowing you to relax and feel refreshed. It is also an ideal spot where you can bond and spend time with your family, friends, and loved ones away from all the hustle and bustle of the… (More)
A holiday home in Eggesin, Germany, that turned out to be a perfect rental guest space

Kathrin and Andreas envisioned owning a holiday rental home that they would be able to rent to their guests and potentially using it as their own retirement home one day. A family of five, including three daughters, was eager to dive into the project of their lives. The customers wanted every detail to be perfect and fulfilled with the utmost attention to detail. While Andreas was more of the idea generator and implementor, Kathrin took over the practical part: correspondence, drawings and sourcing. And the search for the perfect model began… Kathrin has shared with us that after exploring several companies, she quickly found the model that stood out among others at Quick-garden.co.uk “When it was time to start planning, my eyes fell on the Riviera. I immediately liked the co… (More)