Log Cabins - good suppliers/manufacurers

[blueg33]

I am advised by SWMBO that we are having a log cabin style summer house in the garden and that I will be sourcing and constructing said item.

The aim is to have a building that we can use for much of the year that may be suitable as a home office for the warmer months.

Has anyone had/built one who can give me pointers to good suppliers/manufacturers.

I was also be interested to hear about ease of construction, common pitfalls etc

Thanks in advance

[blueg33]

Thanks

The size is around 10x8 or 12x8 (feet)

Base is already in situ just needs extending a little and that will be done by a ground worker to make sure its all level etc.

Budget is up to £5k but I am always happy to make savings

I can find local shed builders, but none that do log cabins, their summerhouses are just glorified sheds.

Location is Gloucestershire

[blueg33]

Timmy40 said:

Ok my tuppence, you say SHMBO wants a cabin style shed. So I would suggest a blockwork construction with timber cladding, and inside either plasterboard or internal cladding.

This will give you something that will last ages, allow you to hang a decent weight off the walls, be properly insulated.

And above all will be cheap and easy to construct.

Hmm, hadn't thought of that, but probably more of a PITA to build, it will need foundations (these will be difficult owning to tress) and the wall thickness will be bigger so we take up more space for less outside space. I would need to get a builder in, there will be complexities with windows and doors, plus I would have half a chance of relocating a log cabin.

[blueg33]

anonymous said:

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