Log Cabins

There are many reasons people choose to buy log cabins, but perhaps one of the most common reasons is to use these structures as a garden office cabin.

Using spaces such as these to work from certainly has its advantages. Being able to reduce the commute to work is just one reason to order a garden cabin room, which in turn increases its environmental credentials by reducing the need for a vehicle to travel to the workplace.

The convenience of being able to work from home also allows you to spend more time with family, or on hobbies and pastimes. These outdoor huts and gazebos contribute immensely to the perfect work-life balance, while still giving you a quiet space in which to focus.

Log cabins used as a place of work allows you to set up your space in whichever way you wish. The most convenient places for equipment or furniture can be chosen by you to suit your needs, which can be particularly useful for those with disabilities. The interior can also be decorated in a way which will contribute to a conducive working environment.

A long term benefit of converting bespoke log cabins into an office is that they can add value to your property. In today’s climate, many people seeking to purchase a new home will require an adequate working space as an important credential, so having a garden office cabin will be a welcome asset to any buyer.

Contact us here at Logspan today to discuss more about the bespoke log cabins we have on offer. 

Once the exterior of your log cabin has been completed, its usually time to get started on designing your interiors. 

The living or great areas are often the most important rooms of outdoor huts and gazebos, and consequently a lot of thought should be invested into how these spaces should look. A fireplace is usually one of the main structural features of log cabins, and a large open fire can add cosiness and warmth to the space, as well as providing a rustic atmosphere.

Bedrooms within bespoke log cabins should be located in the most private parts of the structure to guarantee a bit of peace and quiet. A small balcony or large window in these sleeping spaces will offer the chance to connect with the outside world during evenings or early mornings.

Bathrooms, no matter their size, should be tranquil and luxurious. Natural light, additional house plants and a calming colour palette are essential to achieving that ultimate “spa” space.

If there is sufficient room for a separate dining area in your barbeque lodge or open BBQ hut, it is generally considered appropriate to locate it as close to the kitchen as possible. Large windows will allow plenty of light in, and a table at an appropriate height and comfortable chairs will enhance your dining experience.

Our team here at Logspan are your log cabin experts, and will be happy to assist with any queries regarding your bespoke log cabins today. 

Once your garden cabin room or barbeque lodge has been completed, there are many ways to enhance and improve it. For example, it is possible to add an additional storey to log cabins to create bedrooms or workspaces. A staircase must be added to access this new space before any work is carried out to achieve this, and the foundations must be checked to ensure they can carry the additional weight.

Adding a loft is another way of enhancing a school cabin or garden office cabin. Fewer changes to the cabin's structure is required for this addition, but it is still advisable to ensure any load-bearing walls and posts can tolerate the extra weight. This extra space can be used for storage, or as an additional living space.

Improvements to the exterior roof can often be made if the original log cabins had a felt material cover. Shingles may be added to make the structure more waterproof, and to enhance the overall appearance of the cabin.

Solar panels not only enhance the environmental credentials of log cabins, but they will also save you money. Adding insulation panels will also add to the preservation of heat and save on future costs. Decorative ironmongering such as door handles, letterboxes and hinges will provide a unique and customised appearance to your outdoor huts and gazebos. These items can also contribute to the security and safety of your log cabin.

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It is important to select the best locations to build your log cabins. Before choosing, it is usually appropriate to have a think about what you want from your bespoke log cabins. 

If the purpose of the build is to create somewhere where you can enjoy peace and quiet, then perhaps a piece of land in a rural area is best. For wildlife lovers, building outdoor huts and gazebos in a forested area is likely to contribute to the sense of well-being and being part of the natural world.

Many people prefer to have their log cabins closer to home and may decide to build a school cabin, for instance in a back garden or yard area. There are plenty of advantages in doing this, such as being close to amenities and, for those wanting to use their log cabins as work or learning spaces, there is not far to travel to get there.

Wherever the chosen location is, it must be accessible and for most, should be on a piece of land which has access to services such as drainage and power. This is especially important for structures like barbeque sheds, which often need an energy supply. 

It is also important to ensure the land does not get waterlogged during heavy rains or has all-year round shade; both of these scenarios will result in damage to the log cabins in the long term.

Please contact us today at Logspan to have a chat with our staff about your log cabins and the best locations for them.

Deciding to purchase a log cabin is a long-term investment. It is, therefore, important to take steps in increasing the longevity of your garden cabin room. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways in which you can do this.

One of the most important things you can do to maintain your bespoke log cabin is to keep it dry. Failing to do so could lead to wood damage, rot or split planks. In order to keep your outdoor huts and gazebos dry, you may find it useful to construct the cabin on a plinth or freeboard, which will help keep the main parts of the structure away from the ground. This will help prevent any subsequent dampness that could seep in through the floor and walls of your cabin.

The decking of log cabins should be adequately flashed to prevent any water seepages. It is common for cabins to have no flashing, however to ensure your cabin's durability, this is not a step to be missed. The flashing process should be completed to the highest standards to increase your cabin’s robustness.

Keeping windows sealed is another crucial step. One option is to have them slightly angled away from the walls, so rainwater does not end up pooling on their surfaces.

Log cabins should have caulking and chinking to seal any gaps in the planks of wood. Areas of the log cabins which have not yet been treated with a waterproof coating must have good quality sealants, which are often made from an acrylic latex.

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One of the benefits of owning your own log cabin is that you can create and decorate your home-away-from-home in its own unique style.

Often, the interiors of bespoke log cabins are influenced by where they are located. Many want to give their outdoor huts and gazebos a rustic feel to reflect their rural locations, which could involve adding lots of fabrics, as well as having plenty of exposed wood and brickwork. There are, however, many alternatives for those wanting to choose a different style for their cabin, or for those who want the location of their log cabins to be mirrored in their aesthetic.

If your BBQ huts are set in urban areas, for instance, you may wish to give them a more modern appearance. You could achieve this by adding details such as lighting fixtures and a more open plan living area. Leaving fittings raw and unfinished could also create a sort of industrialised interior.

Bohemian interiors are appropriate for any hot tub garden rooms or log cabins. Simply adding lots of cushions, throws and rugs to add a pop of colour is just one affordable way to achieve this look. These interiors are perfect for any sort of garden cabin room, but would suit a log cabin in any location or setting.

For seaside log cabins, a maritime theme with anchors and jars of sea glass, amongst other oceanic decorations, could be used.

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There are several easy steps to designing your perfect log cabins. Normally, it is usual to consider and finalise your design concept at the earliest stage possible. These bespoke log cabins could range from the traditional to the ultra modern.

Once the look of the cabin has been chosen, the thickness of the garden cabin room walls is the next choice. These can range from the low-cost options of approximately nineteen millimetres to the thickest and most weatherproof which could be up to seventy millimetres; there are several options in between these sizes.

The roof is often the next consideration and there are numerous designs which can be chosen. These could include a pitched or flat roof and issues such as the location of the garden office cabin and the overall appearance you wish to achieve.

Doors and windows must then be selected. Generally, these are matched and have a similar appearance whether this is the material or the finish. Having matching or complimentary windows and doors will achieve a cohesive look for the cabin.

Finishing touches will include the treatment applied to the external wood. You may choose to use a wood stain for the log cabins, or a colourful paint may be a more appropriate coating. Again, much of this will come down to personal preferences.

Contact us now here at Logspan and a member of staff will advise you on all of your options when you decide to build your log cabins.

To ensure your garden cabin room or bbq shed is maintained and looking in tip-top condition at all times, there are some easy maintenance tasks which can be carried out on a regular basis. In this blog, we’re taking a look at some of these.

For example, it is important to routinely clean the outside of the structure with water. This can be done by hand on smaller cabins, or for larger varieties a hose pipe or jet wash could be used. This is a vital step in keeping log cabins free from moss or dirt.

Another chore to complete once the outside is clean is to apply a coat of UV protection. This should be specifically formulated to prevent sun damage; the treatment will also ensure that the wood remains looking fresh and polished.

Pruning back large bushes or removing plants which are located close to the likes of bespoke log cabins will prevent dampness from seeping into the building; normally about twelve inches distance from the log cabin wall is appropriate. These sorts of tasks can also be extended to clearing soil directly from the outside wall to avoid mud splashing up the walls during heavy rain.

Obstructions such as leaves, twigs and mud must be removed from guttering. This is because it is important to stop rainwater from overspilling onto the exterior walls. Rainwater may be diverted from gutters into a water in order to be used for other cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Please contact our team here at Logspan and ask our advice about looking after your log cabins.

There are many reasons why people choose to build bespoke log cabins. These can range from starting a holiday let business, to having a convenient place to relax or work.

There are, however, other incentives to own log cabins. For example, many people want to live in an environmentally friendly, low-emissions home; outdoor huts and gazebos can provide this. Many well-build, high-end cabins are constructed in such as way they preserve heat in winter and remain cool in the summer, reducing the need to use additional energy.

Since many log cabins are smaller than traditional homes, they may be located in places normally unsuitable for building. This means that quiet, more rural locations can be utilised, giving owners access to peace and quiet at all times.

The versatility of a garden cabin room is limitless. These buildings can be used for a wide range of purposes and may be essential for those who work or study from home. These structures will add additional space to a home; this is invaluable especially if an extension to the house is not possible. 

Bespoke log cabins constructed with high-quality materials will be naturally soundproofed, thus making them into quiet retreats if located in more urban areas. Many different sizes and designs are available so they can be built in most locations, fitting in nicely into local surroundings.

Make a call to our team at Logspan today and ask for more details about our bespoke log cabins.

Sometimes, log cabins need to have planning permission and there is a process to go through to secure this approval. Firstly, it is important to work with local planning officers to ascertain whether permission is needed in the first place and to complete a smooth and seamless process if it does.

When a garden cabin room or any bespoke log cabins are built for the purpose of becoming a permanent residence or holiday lets, planning permission will generally be needed. To start the process, it is vital that several documents are produced, such as evidence of land ownership where the cabin will be built and fully scaled drawings and plans of the proposed structure. A planning application fee will also be required.

Once the paperwork has been completed and the fee paid, your planning application will be examined and considered by your local planning office. This can often take up to twelve weeks, so it is important to remember this possible time frame when booking trades people and deliveries. 

It is worth remembering that the planning team may get back to you asking for clarification or even some modifications to the design. Planners will generally consider the impact of log cabins on their local environment and the availability of services like water supplies. Once the planners are satisfied with the proposals to build your log cabins, they will issue a certificate of approval.

Ask our team at Logspan about planning issues; phone today and our experts can help you with this matter.