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Flow Log Cabin - TUINAn installers walkthrough of the Flow Log Cabin with additional Annexe from Tuin. Enjoy the open and airy space of the main cabin with large full glass doors and windows, toughened glass and double glazed. Supplied with EPDM and adhesive.
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Jannie Log Cabin - TUINAn Installers walkthrough of the Jannie Log Cabin from Tuin. Perfect for a summerhouse and entertainment area for all of your guests, fitting for most garden types.
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Jannie Log Cabin - TUIN
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Wolfgang Log Cabin - TUINAn installers walkthrough of the Wolfgang Log Cabin from Tuin. The Wolfgang Log Cabin with side annexe for storage. Measuring 5.3x3m / 4.5m and built using 45mm double tongue and groove logs.
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Wolfgang Log Cabin - TUIN
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Ben Clockhouse Log Cabin - TUINAn installers walkthrough of the Ben Clockhouse Log Cabin from Tuin. The Ben 70mm Clockhouse Log Cabin measures 5.5 x 4m and has a side covered porch measuring 3.8m. Overall the building is 9.30 x 4.0m. The Ben Clockhouse is constructed using 70mm interlocking wall logs and double glazed. Feature above the double doors is a clock tower that can be added or left off as required.
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The best log cabin treatments: Everything you need to knowA log cabin, or other garden building such as a summer house or gazebo, is a beautiful addition to your garden. However, a timber garden building is also an investment that will require the right care if you want to keep it looking it’s best throughout its lifetime. One of the most important steps in protecting your log cabin is applying the correct wood treatment. Whether you’re thinking about building a new log cabin or refreshing your existing building, treating the timber properly will help shield it from rain, sun, rot and mould.
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The best log cabin treatments: Everything you need to know
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Installation tips for log cabin foundation beamsWe offer a five Log Cabin Foundation Beam options. These beams are designed to sit between the first log and the base of your log cabin and act as sacrificial timber to prevent the first log ever sitting in water. Further details on bases can be found here: Log Cabin Base Advise. These are optional and do not have to be used within the build.
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Installation tips for log cabin foundation beams
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European larch timber and DouglasI love Larch Timber. It has such a wonderful colour and feel to it, a really lovely hue of pinks, oranges and yellows. We’ve recently built a raised decking area on our show site incorporating Larch decking, steps and balustrade, we built it around one of the very popular Tourist Gazebos and it really has worked very well.
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European larch timber and Douglas
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Decking - The usual methodGarden Decks, we love them and they have been growing in popularity ever since i started working in this industry. We have a range of different options to suit any situation and a great knowledge base on their construction. Decking is an affordable way to transfer a space in your garden into a useable space. We have a very helpful advice section below for those that choose to take on such an endeavor, Please enjoy!
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Decking - The usual method
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Emma Log Cabin part 2 - TUINCustomer walkthrough of the Emma log cabin. Our 3x3m Emma corner log cabin in a log thickness of 40mm. Its thick logs makes it ideal for a range of different uses including a small office, summer house or even a log cabin bar for your garden. Log cabins such as the Emma feature double doors and two opening windows with all hardware included. Made from slow grown spruce with no finger jointing in any of the wall logs you can be sure of optimum quality.
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Emma Log Cabin part 2 - TUIN
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Summer house interior ideaA Summer House is the ideal addition to any garden. Likewise, it’s perfect for having a drink with your friends and family, or for working on your hobbies and interests. In this post, we’ve gathered examples and inspiration to give you some summer house interior ideas, including our own customers’ examples and trends.
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Summer house interior idea
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Tuin show site - Log cabins & moreWelcome to our Log Cabin and Garden Furniture Show Site. There’s no better place to experience our fantastic range of log cabins, garden furniture, summerhouses, pergolas and everything in between at the Tuin Show Site.
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Tuin show site - Log cabins & more
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Ongoing log cabin maintenance: How to keep your cabin in top conditionYour log cabin is more than just a garden building. It’s a long-term investment, your personal retreat and often a multifunctional space for work, leisure or storage. Whether you’re using your log cabin as a home gym, garden pub or garden office, your log cabin faces constant exposure to the elements, changing temperatures and natural movement in the timber.  This exposure means that ongoing maintenance to keep your log cabin fully functional and looking its best is essential. Log cabins are designed to be durable, but no timber building is 100% maintenance free. By following a few simple maintenance tips every year, you’ll prevent costly repairs, extend the lifespan of your log cabin and keep it looking and performing its best.
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Ongoing log cabin maintenance: How to keep your cabin in top condition
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Log cabin roof strengthLog Cabin Roof Strength – Sometimes we find ourselves at a bit of a disadvantage selling log cabins in the UK. The main reason being, standards, we have them but don’t really need them here!
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Log cabin roof strength
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Preparing your log cabin for the winterI’m sure you’ve noticed right now, but winter is coming, which for the UK means plenty of cold mornings, rain and, if we’re lucky, some snow. It’s time to consider some winter care and preparation! I feel like most people would love to just stay at home in a cosy room all day when it comes to winter, almost like hibernation, and one way you can find your area of peace and warmth is within your Log Cabin.
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Preparing your log cabin for the winter
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Laying EPDM on log cabin roofsFor flat or sloping roofs on our Log Cabins we normally supply roofing felt. However as an option we do have the far more superior roofing material of EPDM.
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Laying EPDM on log cabin roofs
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Why does timber crack and split? Understanding your timber garden building or fencingTimber is a natural, living material that responds to its surrounding environment. If you’ve ever noticed the timber used in your decking, log cabin, summerhouse or other timber garden building cracking or splitting after installation, it’s not unusual and usually not a problem. At first glance, these issues can be alarming but they’re not necessarily a sign of poor-quality timber or structural weakness. Understanding why timber cracks and splits can help you make informed decisions when buying, installing and maintaining wooden structures. In this blog, we’ll explore the causes of timber cracking and splitting, the natural characteristics of timber movement and prevention tips.
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Why does timber crack and split? Understanding your timber garden building or fencing
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Decking DIY: How to Install, Secure and Maintain Your DeckingBuilding decking in your garden is a great way to extend your outdoor living space. However, to ensure it stays secure and safe so you can enjoy it for a long period of time, it’s essential to secure your decking boards properly. The way you choose to secure the boards will not only affect the appearance of your patio but also its strength, durability and maintenance needs.  This guide explains everything you need to know about installing and securing your decking so you can finish your decking project and ensure that it’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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Decking DIY: How to Install, Secure and Maintain Your Decking
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Ventilation in log cabinsVentilation is something that is normally overlooked in a Log Cabin. Most of the time though it isn’t necessary. If you’re using it all year round as you’re wandering in and out the air will circulate nicely.
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Ventilation in log cabins
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The best timber for log cabins & garden buildings: Why Tuin chooses slow-grown spruce over pine & cedarIf you’re looking to buy a log cabin, summerhouse, gazebo or even a shed for your garden, it can help to know what type of timber your chosen supplier uses along with its pros and cons. There are a number of options to choose from, but most log cabins in the UK are usually made from pine or spruce.
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The best timber for log cabins & garden buildings: Why Tuin chooses slow-grown spruce over pine & cedar
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4 Reasons to Choose a Bespoke Log CabinIf you’re thinking of adding a log cabin to your outdoor space, you might have exactly what you’re looking for and the purpose you want it to serve in mind but you’re struggling to find something that perfectly suits your needs. While prefabricated log cabins are great, they might not offer exactly what you’re looking for. A bespoke log cabin allows you to design a space that reflects your lifestyle, enhances your outdoor living space and transforms your garden into an inspiring place to relax, work or entertain.  In this blog, we’ll explore four key reasons to choose a bespoke log cabin for your garden.
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4 Reasons to Choose a Bespoke Log Cabin
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Log cabin insulation - Floor and roofIf you were one of my customers and you were buying a lovely new log cabin from me, especially one of our thicker wall log cabins such as 50mm upwards, I would be strongly urging you to insulate at the least the floor of your new log cabin. I would also try to nudge log cabin insulation for the roof as well. You may also be interested in this post on double glazing, R and U values and Log cabin thermal properties: Double Glazing in Log Cabins
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Log cabin insulation - Floor and roof
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DIY Guide: How to Install Felt Roof Shingles on Your Log CabinWhen you invest in a log cabin, the roof is an important element to get right. The roof protects your building from the elements all year round so getting it wrong can lead to leaks, rots, mould and costly repairs. Choosing the right roofing material and installing it properly will provide durability, longevity, aesthetic appeal and cost-effectiveness.
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DIY Guide: How to Install Felt Roof Shingles on Your Log Cabin
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Planning permission for log cabinsBuying a Log Cabin is a tricky enough thing itself with so many suppliers, makes, models and specifications to choose from, in fact it’s a minefield. But deciding whether you’re going to need planning permission can be equally as arduous as buying the cabin in the first place. There are loads of rules about it and all gets very confusing.
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Planning permission for log cabins
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Gazebo installation adviceI love our gazebos, I think you are hard pressed to find a comparable product for the money and in the materials that are offered. They are now in pressure treated, tanalised timber or the cracking Larch timber. This page shows our full range of gazebos. Meanwhile let me take you through some Gazebo Installation Advice. Price of course is always a consideration when looking at products but I highly recommend you look at Larch, yes it’s more expensive but the benefits may just outway the extra outlay. The gazebo I am featuring in this article is the Samos Larch Rectangular Gazebo. This post is about my advice about the installation of Gazebos, please note it is ONLY my personal view, other people fitting these gazebos may have a better way of doing it.
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Gazebo installation advice
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Log cabin contractionThis post follows on from Mr Currie’s comments on my previous post about Contraction in Log Cabins
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Log cabin contraction
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How long does it take to build a log cabin? Installation times and DIY tipsA common question we hear from either customers or people looking to buy a log cabin is: How long does it take to build a log cabin? The honest answer is it varies. Compared to building a traditional extension, a log cabin is very quick, but the exact time frame depends on factors such as size, complexity and your own DIY experience.
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How long does it take to build a log cabin? Installation times and DIY tips
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Why choose a garden log cabin? Build the perfect garden room or home officeMore people than ever are choosing to make the most of their garden space by adding a Log Cabin. Whether you’re looking for a home office, a shelter for your hot tub, a garden pub or just a garden room that you can sit and relax in, a log cabin provides a stylish and practical addition to any home.
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Why choose a garden log cabin? Build the perfect garden room or home office
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Understanding moisture content in timberWhen it comes to protecting your log cabin from the elements and ensuring a long-term investment, choosing the best wood treatment is important. However, did you know that when you apply it is just as important?  When it comes to treating log cabins, one crucial detail is often overlooked: Moisture content.  Treating your log cabin too early, when the wood is still damp, can lead to peeling, flaking and even trapped moisture that causes rot further down the line. Understanding how moisture content works will help you get the best results from your treatment and avoid common problems.
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Understanding moisture content in timber
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Understanding log cabin dimensions: A practical guideWhen buying a log cabin, it’s essential to understand the different dimensions to ensure you choose the right model for your space and needs. Whether you’re planning a home office, garden retreat or you want additional living space for your home, accurate measurements help you prepare the right base, estimate usable space and avoid any surprises during installation.  In this guide, we’ll explain the key dimensions used when buying a log cabin including external log size, footprint, roof size and canopy size so you can plan your new log cabin confidently and accurately.  (this blog will use a 4 x 4m log cabin to illustrate each measurement).
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Understanding log cabin dimensions: A practical guide
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Log cabin glass removalLog Cabin glass removal. You may have a need to remove the glass from your doors or windows for maintenance or to paint behind. Most log cabins will have removable beading on the frame and it’s pretty straightforward to remove. Below is how I remove the glass without causing any damage. It may help you should you wish to take yours out for whatever reason. It’s straightforward to do and takes a few minutes to accomplish.
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Log cabin glass removal
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Fitting log cabin doorsAre you building a log cabin in your garden to create your own outdoor retreat and wondering how to fit the doors properly? Or perhaps you already own a log cabin, and the door no longer fits properly?  Whether you’re creating a home office, adding living space for your home or simply a space to relax, installing the doors correctly is an important part of the build Poorly fitted doors can lead to draughts, sticking in damp weather or gaps that make your cabin less secure, less protected from the weather or less aesthetically pleasing. Over time, this can also put extra strain on the hinges or frame which can affect the usability of your log cabin. In this guide, we’ll provide three tips for installing your log cabin doors to help you install the doors properly and enjoy your log cabin for years to come.
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Fitting log cabin doors
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Common log cabin problems: Timber movement, contraction, gaps & how to prevent themWhen you invest in a log cabin or garden building, you choose the beauty and warmth of natural timber. However, unlike bricks or concrete, wood is a living material, even after it’s been cut and kiln-dried. This means your log cabin will naturally expand and contract throughout the year as temperature and humidity changes. You can find out more about why this happens in our blog: Understanding moisture content in timber. Many of the common ‘problems’ log cabin owners notice, such as small gaps appearing between logs, minor splits in the wood, or doors and windows sticking, are simply part of how timber behaves. They’re not usually faults with your log cabin, but seasonal movement that every wooden building experiences. In this guide, we’ll look at the typical issues you might see with your log cabins, explain why they happen and share practical tips on how to prevent or easily fix them. With the right care and understanding, your log cabin will remain strong, secure and aesthetically pleasing for years to come.
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Common log cabin problems: Timber movement, contraction, gaps & how to prevent them
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Log cuts in log cabinsLog Cuts in Log Cabins, This short article is the second in my timber series which tries to explain the types of timber we can use in log cabins. In this post I will try to explain how we can muck about with the timber to give you a really good price. But is it really good quality? Do you really want it? The first in the series is here: Types of Timber in your Log Cabin
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Log cuts in log cabins
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Transform your Pergola with Climbing PlantsPergolas are a popular choice for adding a focal point to your garden, as well as for their practical applications. If you want to add something a little different to your garden, add interest and add height, covering your pergola with climbing plants is the perfect way to achieve this.  Growing climbing plants around your pergola will help you to create a peaceful, cosy lounge area or a dining space you can enjoy with family and friends during the warmer months. It will also help to add colour, fragrance and life to your garden and help you to feel even more connected to the outdoors.  Read our blog for more information on the best climbing plants for your pergola and the benefits of growing plants around your pergola.
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Transform your Pergola with Climbing Plants
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Electrics in log cabinsWhen we buy a Log Cabin there are a lot of considerations, not only what it looks like but the size, style, the quality of the log cabin and price. We also have to consider whether it is permitted development or whether it needs planning permission. If we want to have electrics in our log cabins we also have to consider Building Regulations. As well as being a reasonable fitter I do have experience of electrics in log cabins as I’m also a qualified electrician.
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Electrics in log cabins
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Expansion / Contraction in log cabinsExpansion / Contraction in Log Cabins is very commonon with the first year of life. However this is all to do with how timber naturally acts. We know that Log Cabins move, and certainly within the first year of life they can move a lot. I explain this in an article about moisture content in log cabins. It greatly affects the expansion and contraction of the wall logs.
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Expansion / Contraction in log cabins
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Log Cabin Treatment PanicWhen it comes to treating your log cabin, timing is everything. If you apply your wood treatment too soon, you risk sealing in moisture which can lead to peeling, black patches or rot. Wait too long, and your log cabin could suffer from weather damage, UV degradation, or warping. In this guide, we’ll help you to understand just what happens if you treat your log cabin either too early or too late and show you how to get your wood protection just right.
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Log Cabin Treatment Panic
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Garden verandas from TuinWe normally just supply and deliver the Garden Veranda kit ready for self-assembly following our step by step English instructions and videos. But in this instance our own fitting team performed the installation on their behalf. This presented us with a unique opportunity for one our young apprentices. A chance both viewing and helping with one of these things going together. It also allowed us to hear a younger person’s point of view. This also helped us understand some of the key concerns that our potential customers may have before ordering
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Garden verandas from Tuin
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Install a log cabin - Fitting tipsI’ve written this to give as many tips as I can to help YOU install your log cabin. This will include more information over time, but hopefully what I have done so far will help you and give you some confidence. This post is aimed at customers who would like to install a Log cabins on their own but are a little worried or inexperienced. Before we start – Remember: fitting a log cabin is EASY and very rewarding. It is also for customers who have an installer lined up but want to know how it is done properly. There’s a few hints at the beginning to make sure they are!
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Install a log cabin - Fitting tips
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Garden shed insulationA crucial aspect often overlooked for garden buildings. As the temperature drops and winter sets in, ensuring your garden shed is well-insulated becomes essential for both comfort and functionality. Whether your shed serves as a summerhouse or a storage space, the right insulation can make a significant difference.
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Garden shed insulation
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Timber deliveriesWe here at Tuin offer a wide range of Garden Timber used for all manners of projects. But with timber, as any merchant will tell you, delivery can sometimes be tricky due to the lengths they’re sold in and the overall weight. If we were lucky enough to have a number of branches scattered all over the UK then it would be easier. We could employ our own local drivers on our own fleet of flatbeds. However we aren’t quite there yet and only have the one depot here in Norfolk.
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Timber deliveries
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Garden decking guideWith Summer ending, you may find that you have more time on your hands. So why not use this to your advantage and spruce up your garden ready for next year? With some garden decking you can really spruce up your garden. Why not choose one out our decking options for simplicity and ease? In this article you will be presented with our preferred decking ideas and handy recommendations that will help you have the perfect decking at your house.
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Garden decking guide
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Log cabin connectionsIf you’re looking to buy a log cabin and are looking for advice, if you take nothing else away from my blogs and ramblings please at least read this one and check with your log cabin supplier they use these log cabin joints. We’ve got something we call Wind and Watertight Connections in the corner where our logs interlock. They’re pretty much the standard these days for any good manufacturer of log cabins as it is really very bad not to joint using this system or a variation of it. It’s not something we shout about and nor do many other companies who use them as it should be a standard feature. Not using a W&W joint leads to lots of problems in the future for the log cabin. It does though save the manufacturer a lot of money in machining costs and machinery. No one in the UK would be that cheap to save on manufacturing costs, would they?
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Log cabin connections
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Introducing Philip: Tuin Installation And Independent Garden Building FitterWe do offer an installation service for our products but with VAT and all the expenses a company faces we can be rather expensive. A few years ago, I asked for an alternative and cheaper way of doing things since I don’t like things to cost more than they should. Yes we can install for you as a company but we will also give you details of recommended installers. We take nothing from them and ask nothing from you. This way you get the benefit of a very experienced fitter at a reasonable price who is self employed and without VAT.
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Introducing Philip: Tuin Installation And Independent Garden Building Fitter
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Log cabin treatment mistakesTreating your log cabin is essential if you want to preserve its beauty and structural integrity. However, many owners unknowingly make mistakes that can lead to premature deterioration, discolouration, or even structural damage.  Whether you’re getting ready to treat your new log cabin or you’re maintaining your existing log cabin, this guide will talk through the top 5 most common log cabin treatment mistakes, and most importantly, how to avoid them.
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Log cabin treatment mistakes
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Pent installation roof adviceA little insight to how you can format the parts of our Modern log cabins. If you would like to follow along to a video tutorial, see our Installing a Pent Log Cabin video filled with tips on ensuring the longevity of your Log Cabin. So you have built up your new log cabin up to roof height and you will come across a sight like the one below. Now comes the installation of your Pent Roof.
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Pent installation roof advice
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Log cabin hot tub covers: Real customer inspiration for garden spa coversHot tubs have become a popular addition to many gardens. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, privacy or a stylish garden upgrade, a log cabin or gazebo hot tub shelter is the perfect solution.  In this blog, we’ve rounded up some of the best customer examples of our log cabins, gazebos and pergolas being used to create unique hot tub sanctuaries to help inspire you and show you how to create your dream garden setup.
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Log cabin hot tub covers: Real customer inspiration for garden spa covers
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Adding a window to a log cabinImagine you’ve built your Log Cabin and you find you need more light. Perhaps you already know another window needs adding to your log cabin. Or maybe you cannot block out that amazing scenery you have from your garden.
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Adding a window to a log cabin
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