Loft log cabin1/23/2024 ![]() As a result the timber is heavy and durable with a close grain pattern. The growth rings are much closer together than faster growing trees from warmer climates. SCANDINAVIAN REDWOOD OR WHITEWOOD: The most widely used timber in the UK for years, Scandinavian Redwood and Whitewood grow in the well managed forests of Scandinavia and the coldest parts of Northern Europe. ![]() With no prefabricated wall panels a log cabin requires less production time. Another significant benefit of log cabins is that you get more wood for your money when compared with a traditional shed or summerhouse or garden office. Where available, double glazing also improves the insulation especially if the cabin has a large glazed area. We offer low price insulation packs complete with fixings and instructions. If you want the option of winter use we recommend floor and roof insulation, which is difficult to fit retrospectively so it needs to be fitted with the cabin. In addition, the wall logs are thicker than the shiplap cladding used in traditional sheds and summerhouses, which provides better insulation. On the inside, with no internal framework, the clean lines look smarter than the inside of a traditional shed or summerhouse. On the outside cabins have a chunky look and feel. LOG CABINS - THE BENEFITS: Log cabins are popular for many reasons, especially as a comfortable garden room to sit and relax in but also as a workshop or heavy duty storage shed. Front roof canopy projection approximately 1.0m (3'3").Internal cabin loft size approximately 2.62m wide x 1.8m deep x 0.97m high (8'7" x 5'11" x 3'2").Internal cabin floor size 2.62m wide x 3.52m deep (8'7" x 11'7").Overall roof size approximately 3.36m wide x 4.8m deep (11'0" x 15'9").Windows and door glazed with glass (no plastic, acrylic, styrene or perspex).Double glazed doors and windows with annealed glass (no plastic, acrylic, styrene or perspex).Optional Georgian glazing beads, which can be removed or left out if you prefer contemporary plain glazing.Side hinged tilt and turn opening windows 0.77m wide x 0.99m high (2'6" x 3'3").Superior quality laminated timber doors (and windows) - less likely to twist or warp, more attractive than finger jointed timber.Morticed and tenoned joinery doors and windows.Substantial 6"x3" and 6"x2" roof purlins (finished size 70x140mm and 40x140mm).Substantial 3"x2" floor joists and foundation beams (finished size 45x70mm).Pressure treated floor joists and foundation beams (lifetime preservative treatment).Strong 18mm thick tongued and grooved floor boards.Strong 18mm thick tongued and grooved roof boards.All logs double grooved for superior draughtproofing.Interlocking 40mm thick tongued and grooved wall logs.All timber used in the construction of these log cabins originates from sustainable forests. ![]()
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