Useful Information

Below are some of the most useful articles mainly from our blog that may be of interest to you. Towards the bottom of the page are product videos, installation guides and then followed by customer video reviews.

Log Cabins

Information on our log cabins and useful advice.

General Information on our Log Cabins:

• Why are floors an option?
• How your log cabin is delivered by Tuin - Find out what others do!
• FREE Roof Shingles (when Available) and why you need them
• Moisture content in log cabin wood and why it is important
• Treatment advice for your log cabin
• Roof strength in your log cabin
• Types of timber used in log cabins
• Cuts from the logs we can use in a log cabin
• Installing Electrics in Log Cabins - helpful advice
• Ventilation and its importance in a log cabin
• How to insulate a log cabin
• Removing dents from floor boards and fascias when accidentally hit
• Adjusting Log Cabin Doors
• The corner connection found in a log cabin - important!
• Is pressure treatment of a log cabin necessary?
• Cracking and splitting in timber
• A handy accessory for any log cabin
• Do you need planning permission for your log cabin?
• Do you REALLY need double glazing in your log cabin?
• Who builds your log cabin?
• What does a log cabin look like inside?
• Timber frame base advice for log cabins
• Advice on how to deal with contraction and expansion in a Log Cabin
• Problem with contraction in the Summer months with your log cabin
• Types of Foundation beams for your log cabin
• Dimensions of Log Cabins
• Left over parts with your log cabin
• Fitting a pyramid Shaped Roof

Installation Information for our Log Cabins:

• Installation - Online detailed Manual a must read ! 

• Installation hints and tips, this will help you fit your building
• Base requirements and advice on the various types you can use
• Fitting Roof Shingles
• Installation of EPDM membrane
• Glass removal
• Window Stays
• 58mm Door Bank PDF
• Smooth Door PDF
• Adjusting Doors
• Roof - Halvar, Lotte, Lynn, Gudrun, Nora
• Fitting a Pyramid Roof Advice
• Fitting Extra Window Advice

Gazebos

• Installation Advice for Large Square and Rectangular Gazebos
• Fitting a pyramid Shaped Roof

Installation

We are able to offer an installation service on all of our products as well as recommend self employed installers as an economical option:

• Tuin Installation Service

Timber properties

• Why timber posts crack and split - please understand this article which is applicable to ANY timber product. DO NOT buy a timber product if splits or cracks is an issue for you without understanding the properties and characteristics of wood.

• Tanalisation and Pressure Treatment of Timber Properties
• Care of Garden Furniture
• Removal of Sap from timber
• Larch Timber

Roofing

• Fitting Felt Shingle on all structures
• IKO shingles - Video instructions

Decking and Furniture

• Installation method for decking - usual method
• Care of Garden Furniture

Metal Sheds

• Metal sheds - Advice and installation walkthrough

General

• About Tuin and Tuindeco
• Pressure Treated - Tanalised Timber properties
• Planning Permission
• Contacting Us
• Example Instructions
• Written reviews
• Frequently Asked Questions

• Payment of your Order
• Tuin Customer Upload Page

For urgent out of hours installation advice PLEASE EMAIL: outofhours@tuin.co.uk this is manned by experienced staff on their days off but are happy to help.

Delivery of All Buildings 

• General Delivery Information
• Moffett Delivery of Buildings

Terms and Conditions

• Terms and conditions with Tuin Ltd
• Privacy statement and details

Installation Pictures on Facebook

Installation and Product Videos

Customer Review Videos