Log Cabin case study - Carsare 250 45mm with Optional Roof Felt

Last Updated: Friday, 27 August 2010, 09:50 AM

Read about one of Dunster Houses installations of a 3.5m x 2.5m Carsare!

 

Here is another step by step guide of the Log Cabin installation process. It will show you how you can turn an available patch of land into a fantastic extension of your garden. The cabin is put together by our professional installation team.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 1



Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 1

Timber is offloaded log by log to have the opportunity to check each timber.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 1

Timber is neatly laid out in the garden ready to begin.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 1

Floor bearers are screwed together to create a stable base. This customer used paving slabs which you can use, or alternatively you can purchase our RapidPad™ foundation system which forms a base for your cabin, as well as giving an insulated floor. Click here for full details

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 2

The building of the walls is the next step. This is done by individual timbers being slotted together using a tongue & groove fitting.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 4

The window & door frames are put into place before continuing to build the walls.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 6

Purlins are placed on top to support the roofing. Roof boards are then nailed on.

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As the frames are already there, it is time to fit the doors & Window.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 10

Floorboards are securely nailed to the bearers to create a nice, sturdy floor.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 11

If Dunster House install your cabin, or if you purchase roof shingles, a sheet of roof membrane is put over the top of the cabin; this is used to protect your cabin from any leaks.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 12 Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 13

To finish off the cabins installation, roof felt is nailed in to the roof boards.

Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 14 Log Cabin Case Study: Carsare 250 - Phase 15

And it’s complete! The cabin is finally finished and ready for use. What better way to celebrate than with a glass of wine, sitting in a new log cabin, on an amazing summer’s day.

Many thanks to Mr and Mrs Mosedale for the kind use of their pictures.

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