This was a new building for the year and one we didn’t really know how well it would be received. In Europe the tendency is more to outdoor living and dining but of course with the changeable weather shelter is needed. This is catching on in the UK more and more.
Br B bought one of the new Konstantin Gazebo Log Cabins
This is Mr B’s story and pictures of the installation and finishing, he was kind enough to leave a review for us:
This product was far better than my expectations, the standard of manufacturing was excellent and I am extremely happy with the end product. The level of customer service received by Tuin and Richard in particular was faultless. Never was there a time when I had to wait for a response to one of my emails, it was instant. If anyone is considering buying from Tuin, just do it as ordering and delivery were impeccable. Also if anyone does not think they can assemble one of their cabins, before you make that decision read the various help pages written by Richard. Once or twice he says it’s easy and he is not far wrong. This cabin gets a 10 out of 10 from me.
Timber frame log cabin base
A great use of a timber frame base instead of concrete or paving slabs, there is more information in these here: Timber Frame Base for Log Cabins
Walls going up.
Top logs and balcony being fitted
Roof purlins slotted into place.
Roof boards nailed on. The front bargeboards have been tacked into place to give Mr B a guideline on where to set the roof boards.
Roof boards are being fitted
Felting the roof, the bargeboards are put on afterwards and a gap is left at the back between boards and the barge boards for drainage to the rear of the log cabin
Floor going down – this is a plywood floor Mr B sourced and then put on top our hardwood decking tiles.
I think these Subaya Hardwood Decking tiles make a stunning addition to the cabin, they really set it off! This was Mr B’s thoughts:
The Subaya hardwood tile when it arrived looked very ordinary, but as soon as I started laying the tiles they came to life. The wood and manufacture seem very good. But once I got all the tiles down it just looked brilliant. I am looking forward to the tiles weathering for a few weeks then I will oil them and just can’t wait to see the end result. Of the many choices available I was pleased we went with this one.
The floor after more oil was applied after fitting comes alive with rich colour
The Konstantin is now almost finish, just a few bits of trim to go!
Trim applied and now the log cabin gazebo is complete!
Konstantin log cabin gazebo, the final build.
Thank you Mr B for taking the time to send us a review and for the pictures. Other customer find this really useful and it gives people the confidence to install themselves.
I hope you enjoy the presents we sent the the new furniture you have ordered.
Other customers buildings posts and thoughts:
- Inside a log cabin – selection of pictures inside customers log cabins
- Agnes Log Cabin Review
- Your Tube Tuin Review
- Dagmar installation from 79 year old Mr S – Very inspirational
- Petit log cabin review
- Onyx Log Cabin Review from Mrs G
- Wolfgang log cabin review and how long it took
- Lukas log cabin review – Mr W
- Mrs N’s review on the Watford log cabin – Amazing stilt base in Scotland
- Mr B’s twisted log complaint – Heino log cabin
- Shepherd Hut review by ME
- Asmund log cabin review – Mr F
- Log Cabin delivery – Mr S
- Mr T log cabin in the woods – Edelweis – A great timber framed base
- My Friends Henning log cabin pictures – an old post by me
- Britt Log cabin in the Isle of Sky
- Mr L’s Asmund Log Cabin
- Mrs M’s Emma Corner Log Cabin Review
