How to build a log cabin

Nowadays log cabins fulfil a multitude of purposes – an additional bedroom, a home office, a home gym, a room for the hot tub, a games room for the kids, or simply a garden room to relax and unwind. 

It’s important to take into account what you want to use it for in all aspects of the planning and design of the cabin, as its purpose will be a big factor in decisions on the style and shape, and also on the materials to be used to build it.

In addition, many people choose the style of their log cabin to compliment the style of their home. A good quality, well-designed log cabin will add value to your home as well as being a fantastic focal point in your garden. Things you will need to consider:

• Will your log cabin have a veranda?
• What style of roof would you prefer?
• How many windows will it have?
• Will it have a double or single door?
• What kind of locks and security do you require?
• A power supply will need to be established, and presumably you will need lighting and heating – will you also need plumbing, a telephone point and / or an internet connection? If you have WiFi in the house will it reach or will you need a range extender?

Before you start, you must also check whether you need planning permission – in most cases planning permission isn’t required for a garden building providing that it fits within the rules of Permitted Development.  Visit your local council’s website for more information, or speak to their planning department.

The site for the log cabin must be prepared correctly with the right base to support it and make it level – an uneven or unstable surface is bad news for the longevity of any building!

Chipmunk Log Cabins in Lancashire are specialists in all of aspects of the design, manufacture, and building of log cabins throughout the UK – take a look at the video below for more information on Easy Log Cabin Assembly or visit their website at www.chipmunklogcabins.co.uk.

Luxury log cabins make beautiful living spaces

Log cabins have come a long way since the days of draughty shed-like structures – in recent years they have become solid, high quality buildings of beauty, with an amazing range of uses.

The high cost of moving house and economic uncertainty have contributed to an explosion in the popularity of log cabins as garden buildings – but make no mistake, these buildings needn’t be ‘cheap and cheerful’. They are certainly cost effective, but they are beautiful living spaces and are treated by their owners as an extension to the home.

For example, a friend of ours who needed additional space to accommodate ‘granny’ had never considered a log cabin, wrongly assuming that it would be a chilly, uninviting place and that granny would feel as though she had been resigned to live out her days in the garden shed. Our friend was astonished when shown a modern, fully furnished, cosy, luxury log cabin complete with bathroom and kitchenette.

Likewise where log cabins are chosen as garden offices, guest accommodation, pool houses, and home gyms – these days they are enviable places to be: bright and comfortable, and finished to the highest standards. If you’re looking for inspiration, Chipmunk Log Cabins specialise in premium log cabins designed and made in Britain to your own individual requirements.

www.chimpmunklogcabins.co.uk

Where to buy log cabin kits

Ever wondered where to buy Log Cabin Kits?

Have you ended up totally frustrated googling log cabin kits for sale on the internet? There are a lot out there but there’s more to building one than meets the eye! 

It’s good to get some expert advice on the design of it, not only to make sure it will suit your needs, but also because the right choice of design can add value to your property and bring a fantastic focal point to your outside space. 

Chipmunk Log Cabins in the North West of England offer a full design and build service, being able to create the exact log cabin in the Uk that you are looking for. They even come to instal it as well !!!

Watch the video below on how Chipmunk Log Cabins can help you, or simply visit www.chipmunklogcabins.co.uk

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Log Cabin Builders In The UK

Chipmunk Log Cabins have been designing and building log cabin and timber structures for over a decade. We are master designers and builders in our trade and our experience has made us the premier of master craftsmen in the timber building trade. 

With this blog we aim to keep our customer base and potential clients informed of not only our projects but the latest trends in Log Cabin and Timber Building design and build.

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