Insulating a garden cabin room

To use your garden cabin room all year round comfortably, it is important to make sure it is sufficiently insulated. 

Not only will insulation keep log cabins warm in the winter, but it will also reduce heating bills and help maintain a sustainable structure.

Using good quality timber is usually the first step to ensuring that log cabins are warm and secure. Choosing thick timber is key to starting off a build with good insulation properties in mind. Caulking any gaps between the planks of wood is another step that must be carried out thoroughly to avoid those chilly breezes in the cooler months of the year.

Other ways to insulate the timber for outdoor huts and gazebos, taking into account any wood shrinkage, could be to add a sliding bracket system that will keep the building warm, but does not impede any movement of the wood.

Having an insulated floor inside a garden cabin room could save a large proportion of annual heating costs. Adding a moisture membrane prior to installing the insulation materials is vital in preventing dampness. Ensuring all gaps are filled will help avoid cold spots on the floor.

The roof of a garden office cabin is another place you should look to insulate. Like your cabin floors, this must start off with the addition of moisture resistant membranes. Double glazed windows and doors can help log cabins retain their heat.

For more information about bespoke log cabins and their year-round usage, contact us today here at Logspan.