We have recently received this Rosenheim Log Cabin review from Mr B. The cabin provides a perfect shelter for his hot tub! Thank you for showing us your impressive work with the installation of your Log Cabin, we hope you enjoy the Rosenheim and your gift for many years to come!
Choosing the Rosenheim Log Cabin
We decided on Tuin for our log cabin after a long 6 months search for the best cabins and every time Tuin kept coming back to the top of the list so we decided with the start of our extension build and the need for the cabin for the hot tub we would finally bite the bullet and order.
We were not disappointed!
Day 0: Base Construction
As we were having an extension built we paid the grounds workers to lay us a flat 4m x 4m concrete slab. I had originally planned to build a deck base but once I worked out it would need to support over 3 metric tonnes I decided my construction skills may not quite have been up to the job and that the cement slab would be better (plus as it turns out cheaper!)
Day 1: Day of Delivery
8pm we received a phone call from a nice Dutch lorry driver to say that he had managed to get most of the way onto the housing estate we lived on but couldn’t get all the way in his massive 44 foot lorry! I walked down to help unload and escorted him as he drove the Moffett carrying a very long 5.3m package. Unfortunately whilst our drive was 4m wide it really needed to be 4.10m for him to have been able to place it neatly on our drive so after a conversation with our neighbour the cabin was stored across our drive and the neighbour’s garden. A cuppa later and nice Dutchman was back on his way.
Day 2: Constructing the Rosenheim Log Cabin
Woke up early as keen, 6:45am!
It takes a long time (1hr 45mins) to move all that wood just 10m to the back of the house but important to get it all close to hand and sorted by type.
Day 2: Approx 10am
It’s starting to take shape – fortunately I was able to second one of the builder’s apprentices to lend me another pair of hands so once the foundation beams were all set up and checked to be completely level the logs went on very easily. In the entire build only had two mildly warped beams that needed a little extra persuasion.
Day 2: Approx 1pm
Roof beams all on now and just starting to fit the roof boards. We had opted for an extra side window that you can see here so we had cut out the logs as we went (watch out for jigsaws they are sharp! – My cabin is now permanently marked with the blood of my endeavours!)
Day 2: 3:15pm
Roof boards all on and time to call it a day as wanted to start a fresh putting the roof felt tiles on.
Day 3: Finishing the Installation
Long hot day in the blazing sun but got all the roof tiles on. Takes a little time to get the first row level and done but then they all just flow from there. Nice sturdy roof that easily took my 15st.
Day 4 – 6: The Paint Job
This was the worst job of the entire task. As we were using it for a hot tub cabin we had been warned to use impregnation fluid (2 coats) on the inside. Since this is clear it is very hard to see where you had done so had to be methodical. Once that was on two coats clear treatment on the outside and additional 2 on the inside. Took approximately 36 hours of effort (2 of us at it ). Don’t underestimate the amount of time this will take! But would completely recommend the treatment from Tuin as whilst it took a long time it went on easily and created a perfect finish.
One additional thing that is worth mentioning is that read all the blogs and suggestions on the main site. And follow the instructions. Don’t ignore them if tempted!
The Finished Rosenheim Log Cabin
Finally the cabin was finished and we could commission the hot tub and start relaxing. The rest of the photos show the end result. We are very pleased so much so that we have recommended Tuin to lots of our friends who are starting to make their own enquiries and I am sure will shortly be Tuin owners.
The Rosenheim Log Cabin became a perfect fit for a hot tub! I personally love how the lighting from the hot tub really sets the mood inside. The ideal atmosphere for a relaxing session!
Thank you to Mr B for sending this in! We always love to see how many ways a Log Cabin can be put into use!
Interested in more reviews like Mr B’s? Find more on the: Tuin Pictorial Customer Reviews.
