The difference between a log cabin and a standard timber building is that log cabins have no framework. Being built from thick interlocking logs, so they don't require any framework to hold them together. Whereas a timber framed building has a number of layers. Having a thin cladding nailed to the framing on the outside (usually shiplap or featheredge), just like garden sheds. Then possibly a lining material nailed to the inside. This means you get much more timber for your money with a log cabin. This in turn means interlocking cabins are more substantial and better insulated. They have many uses, some as a Summerhouse or Garden Studio. Or at the other end of the scale, they can also be Log Cabin Houses for living in. Our Twinskin options are ideal for this and can fully comply with UK Buildings Regulations.
We are base in Horsham, West Sussex (just south of Gatwick Airport, about 1 mile off the A23). But we can deliver to the whole of the UK. Please click "shipping information" at the bottom of this page for our free delivery areas for any of our log cabins. We can deliver outside of these areas at extra cost.
It's not just our standard cabins at low prices. Bespoke and custom build timber building designs are our speciality and still great value for money. We can help through the planning stages and regulations regarding your log cabin or timber framed building.
DIY "Made to shape" Cabins- a further innovation we can now offer is a design your own cabin range. These cabins are square boxes which have 4 walls, roof and floor. You can then add a non-square lean-to cabin onto this so that it becomes any shape you desire. This is ideal for fitting into those awkward shapes at the bottom of a garden. The customer can also choose the position for the doors and windows exactly where you want them. These are all pre-hung and pre-glazed. This is a very quick and easy operation to do giving the customer the exact cabin required. No more having to fit in with a standard design which may not suit it's intended site.
Log Cabin Specifications
We often sell cabins with Scandinavian and Canadian style themes. For example, we also make our cabins with round logs. And also "D" profile log - round faced on the outside and flat faced on the inside.
We can offer high quality red, green or black felt shingles. Or if you require a virtually indestructible roof that looks great then we stock recycled rubber roof tiles. These not only look just like natural slate for a roof cover that's long lasting and durable against the elements. Another option we offer is EPDM rubber roofing. This is one large rubber sheet with no seams or joins, hence the manufacturer can offer a 20 year warranty.
Our windows and doors have factory fitted glass (not Perspex) and are double glazed as standard. With the exception of the 28mm wall thickness cabins which are single glazed. But we can offer the option for double glazing for these as well.
Insulated log cabins
We can also offer fully insulated cabins (roof, walls & floor) for comfortable all year round use. This is our Twinskin range, which offer fantastic insulation values - better than a mobile home as standard. Or we have an upgrade which will fully comply with UK Building Regulations 2022. Meaning they are ideal for habitation at a fraction of the cost of a traditional new build house.
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