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We have come up with a shortlist of the questions we think every customer should ask themselves before ordering a log cabin or summer house.

Typically garden buildings available are made from either pine (which is a redwood) or spruce (a whitewood). Some companies simply say softwood or mixed softwood. Which is best?

Think you are a DIY expert? Well, how’s this for a project? We design all our products with self-assembly in mind, we realise that this can still be quite an intimidating task.

We have worked hard for the last 25 years to become the successful company that we are. However, we appreciate that not everyone is as lucky. There are countries that do not have access to clean water and sanitation. Thus, our Humanitarian Range was born.

Chris Murphy, the founder of Dunster House Ltd, has developed eco-friendly solutions in the aid of humanitarian crises in different parts of the world. Read more about his endeavors here.

A huge number of our cabins get used as bases for small businesses, or by people who are working from home. Some of them are self-employed freelance workers, and some are working remotely for their employers.

What's the best roof protection for your sheds and other garden buildings? We compared two common roof covers and came up with a winner. Whether you're using shingles or roof felt, they're both good value for money. Yet, the question still remains. What's best?

What is pressure treatment and dip treatment? From pressure treatment tanks to underground dipping, we're bridging the gap between the two treatments. Learn more about their differences, convenience, benefits, and cost to you. Technical jargon explained!

It is sometimes hard to relax in your home. Weekends stop being about recharging your batteries and become more about getting the household chores done, ensuring everything is prepared for work and entertaining the children.

We want your children to enjoy our climbing frames. Our design team, many of which are just big kids themselves, spend hours labouring over the tiniest detail to makes sure fun is a priority.

As Dunster House Ltd started out as a specialist uPVC windows and doors manufacturer, we would like to think that we have been developing the best windows and doors in the market for our garden buildings.

You will see, and hear us mention our pressure treated timber frequently. This is because we believe that this is the best type of treatment for your timber.

Did you know people were scared of sheds in the Slavic folklore? Or that 1 in 5 Brits love their sheds so much they prefer hanging out there on their own rather than with their partners? Here are 8 facts you about sheds you probably didn't know.