Do I Need Planning Permission to Sleep in a Log Cabin in my Garden?

2 March 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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  Yes. And no. It very much depends on whether you, friends, family or banished other halves who snore are planning to sleep in the log cabin occasionally. Or whether you are wanting to turn your cabin into somewhere to sleep regularly or create self-contained accommodation. Occasional Sleeping Accommodation If you fancy putting a sofa […]

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What Base Is Best For a Log Cabin?

28 February 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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You’ve found your dream cabin and are making plans to create your perfect garden haven. But first things first. Before you get too carried away. We need to talk bases. It’s essential your cabin is built on a flat, solid, stable base that is sturdy enough to take its substantial weight and will ensure the […]

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What Type of Roof Covering is Best for a Log Cabin?

27 February 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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Like a good hairstyle, roofing is a log cabin’s crowning glory. It finishes off its look perfectly. But it not only has to look good. It has to be strong enough to withstand the test of time – and the British weather! There’s little point in investing a lot of money and time in having […]

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How to Insulate a Log Cabin

26 February 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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Don’t just think of a log cabin as a summer building. There’s no reason why it can’t be used throughout the year. It just takes a little thought about insulation. A good starting point is to consider the thickness of the logs which act as good thermal insulators. The thicker the log the more heat […]

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