Tag: log cabin treatment
Tips to Help with the Contraction and Expansion of Log Cabin Timbers
9 August 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
Log settlement is a natural occurrence that happens following the building of a cabin where the wood shrinks and settles. This period of “settling” is caused by the timber reacting and adapting to the climate. The wood continually expands and contracts as it attempts to reach a moisture content balance with its surroundings. This also […]
Recommendations to Help Protect Your Log Cabin Against UV Damage
7 August 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
It’s fair to say scorching sun, unfortunately, is not something we have to deal with very often in our climate – certainly not this summer that’s for sure. So protecting your cabin from the sun may not be high on your list of to do’s, with your attention understandably focused on protecting it from damp […]
How to Treat a Log Cabin
26 February 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
We all need a bit of TLC, to be treated well and looked after if we are going to thrive and live a happy life. Log cabins are no different. After you’ve invested in a cabin and turned it into your perfect garden haven, it’s really important to do what you can to give it […]