What is the difference between a Cheap Garden Shed ?

A massed produced Log Cabin?

Or

A Quality Log Cabin from www.logcabins.lv?

Truly Immense! Like Chalk & Cheese!

 

Read on to obtain some very interesting and revealing information.

Long ago Garden sheds were made of bricks and mortar with asbestos or lead roofing. The health hazards that were associated with those types of roofing put those constructions to an end and mineral felt roofing and compound roofing tiles began to replace the earlier versions.

Timber sheds then became popular. Quicker to build and cheaper to produce. All were made with slightly sloping flat roofs. Such sheds were made of thin timber walls, thin glazing for windows, if you were lucky to have a window, a door with a latch, and no flooring.

You can still buy sheds like that today. Sheds from suppliers who have not progressed at all in 50 years.
So what’s the difference between that and a Garden Log Cabin?

Firstly, you get what it says on the tin. You get a cabin made of Logs. Now we are not talking about a bundle of logs just thrown together. We are talking about a sophisticated process of choices of finely honed and milled high quality solid , well seasoned pine that interlock to form an extremely durable stylish Garden Log Cabin that will completely transform your garden. There is no way you could call these sheds. It is considered to be an insult to refer to them as such. They are truly a different animal.

What type of buildings can be made with this sophisticated interlocking process?
Summer Houses, Garden Offices, Store Rooms, Sauna Rooms, Drying Rooms, Gazebos, Libraries, Classrooms, Tackle Shops, Reception areas, Garages, Stables, Residential Log Cabins, Hotels.
The list goes on and on.

www.Logcabins.lv have spearheaded every possible avenue of Log Cabin manufacture and, as such, are arguably the forerunners and market leaders certainly in the UK and possibly Europe.

Today there is a wider choice of virtually everything that is heavily marketed to the potential Customer who, in the construction industry, can be easily swayed into purchasing something that looks good but ends up being a disaster.

With the constant fight to win business, many manufacturers in the Log cabin industry have yielded to UK distributors of log cabins wanting lower priced cabins for their customers. To do this the manufacturers have had to cut their cloth accordingly which reflects upon thinner walls, thinner flooring, lower grade timber and economy grade glazing that just achieves EU standards. They end up looking just as good from the outside as those made by www.Logcabins.lv . Let us re-iterate those few words - “They end up LOOKING just as good”. But they are NOT as good as those produced by www.Logcabins.lv

The reason for this is quite simple. As mentioned earlier www.Logcabins.lv are the forerunners in this industry. Because of this the Garden Log Cabins and Summer Houses and Garden Home Offices that are produced today have been through the early stages of research. They have been carefully improved and fine tuned to a very high quality where the factories have been seriously challenged to meet the high demands. Instead of asking for something to be made more cheaply, Kevin, who heads the company has asked “How can we improve this cabin?”

Of course price has to be a consideration and the end product needs to be affordable.
With the strong negotiating power that exists to provide long term work for the manufacturing industry, such magnificent Garden Log Cabins, Garden Offices and Summerhouses can still be purchased at extremely competitive prices without any compromise when it comes to quality.

Much research has gone into selecting the best manufacturers for such activities.
Where manufacturing processes are still using older machinery and second grade wood, interlocking timber when milled and subsequently erected show gaps at the joints with more open ends due to timber milled young. Twisting and splitting can also occur before and after erection.

www.logcabins.lv are proud to be associated with some of the most precision minded manufacturers in the world who base themselves in the Baltic’s where the finest quality Pine and Siberian Larch can be sourced from certified sustainable forests that meet the Log Cabin Manufacturers Association’s criteria.

However, it’s not just the quality of wood that is important. It is the way it is processed after forestation. Pine logs, for example, need to be milled correctly and be carefully and accurately kiln dried to reach the correct moisture content. Whilst subsequently left to rest for a period they are carefully stored in the correct conditions to retain that correct moisture content. No manufacturer can afford to have too much stock hanging around too long because the moisture content within the logs will increase and cause problems such as possible warping etc. Here www.logcabins.lv have a good positive flow of a customer demand that equally balances the time frame for the factories to stock hold timber for a minimal time. This means that the customer receives fresh stock of properly milled and processed interlocked pine to produce a Garden Log Cabin, Garden Office, Summerhouse etc at its best ready for its protective coating to ensure years and years of good service.

The quality of the Pine and the quality of the processing, however, was still not good enough for Kevin. To be a successful market leader, according to Kevin, is to be an innovator. To be innovative requires an entrepreneurial approach. In other words to follow through an idea and take a risk. Such carefully calculated risks have paid off with some extremely desirable traditional and futuristic designs. You will come across designs like “Clockhouse” “EuropodsÒ” ”Tan” and others, all, of which were first introduced into the UK by www.logcabins.lv.

The problem that the innovator has in modern society is that from that point on people copy. The market place is full of those who produce copies of different things at lower prices. However, as previously mentioned, they often have yet to iron out all the necessary production challenges that have already been addressed by the original entrepreneurs www.logcabins.lv

When you purchase a genuine logcabins.lv Garden Cabin, Summerhouse or Garden Office you will be pleased to note that the flooring is made up of tongue and groove pinewood which is 28mm thick. Such thicker flooring makes for a more stable and rigid building. Heavier items can be safely stored with confidence. Children can happily jump up and down without fear of crashing through the floorboards.

On the commercial front www.logcabins.lv manufacture Garages, Stables, Classrooms, Libraries, Day Nurseries, Playrooms, Sauna Rooms, Gazebos, Park Homes and Residential Log Cabins and even Hotels, all from precision template interlocking seasoned solid Siberian quality pine. In addition to the traditional types of timber constructions that www.logcabins.lv are famous for. It is not surprising for Kevin, who heads the company, to become one of the early instigators of producing modernistic designer sectional buildings that include Insulated Caravans, Bungalows, Chalet Bungalows, Two storey Houses and, more recently, Passive Houses that provide maximum economy, minimum heat loss.

One of the main advantages of sectional buildings is the speed of construction. Both interlocked Log Cabins and sectional buildings are renowned for minimal wastage both during erection and post erection time compared with the laborious methods used with bricks and mortar.

We have now “skimmed the surface” of the wide range of timber buildings that www.logcabins.lv has to offer. But what of the difference between a shed and a Log Cabin?

Suffice to say Logcabins.lv are loathed to build a cabin with walls less than 34mm thick. Garden Sheds can be purchased elsewhere very cheaply with walls less than 25mm thick that are generally clad with thin Cedar overlaps. With the inclement weather that the UK is now experiencing virtually all the year round, you do really need to set your sights higher for longer term economic gain with the reassurance of having something in your Garden or, even more importantly, something that you live in that will not rock about when the wind blows or let in water when it rains.

It is said sometimes that “Beauty is only skin deep”. This saying is very true when you relate it to the durability and longevity of a Log Cabin as opposed to a Shed. When considering a purchase of such a construction, you do really need to look carefully into how the cabin is constructed. Garden Cabins are purchased for different reasons and, as such, need to be constructed in such a way to meet the requirements of that specific usage. For example, if you are considering the purchase of a Garden Office and you intend working in that office all the year round :-

You need to be comfortable in your working environment.
You need to be sure that your computer and other valuable items are safe and secure.
You need to have something that is going to be economic during the winter period.
You need to think ahead regarding your expanding business.

With all these factors taken into consideration you would certainly be looking for:-

A cabin that provides maximum level of natural light.
A cabin that is positioned correctly to ensure that it happens.
A cabin that has good solid security for doors and windows.
A cabin that is properly insulated to keep your heating costs down.
A cabin that will give you years of service with room to expand.

It really is worth investing in a Quality, Affordable, Garden Office from logcabins.lv knowing that all of the above criteria will be met. Your investment becomes an expense against tax and should you wish to move home, your cabin will not lose value. Furthermore it could easily be dismantled if you wanted to take it with you.

Having now really hammered home the basic differences between Sheds and Log Cabins, it is worth mentioning here the health benefits of actually living in a Residential Log Cabin as opposed to Bricks and Mortar.

The New Sussex Range of Quality Interlocking Log Cabins for 2017

With over 100 superb Garden Log cabins to choose from, the Sussex Log Cabin Range 2017 offers top quality buildings at very affordable prices. You will be hard pressed to find the equivalent value for money elsewhere in the UK or Europe.

With the commitment and passion of a very long established team of craftsmen who totally immerse themselves into their manufacturing process to a virtual art form with that modernistic approach to absolute perfection.

If you take a look at any of the Sussex range Log Cabins you will soon appreciate the clean and perfect finish to every construction. This is because the most modern computerised equipment is used for meticulously accurate measurements that are set and subsequently cut by top grade milling machinery.

Even during the period of austerity when most manufacturers are cutting back and making do, we at logcabins.lv pride ourselves in large investments into research and new technology on a regular basis. Not only to ensure and maintain our prime position as market leaders, but also to be the innovators for new products and designs that constantly excite our customers.

From a nice neat affordable Garden Cabin to a generous Summer House style, you will be amazed how scientific we are when it comes to the design features and longevity of each and every Sussex Log cabin.

All of our Sussex range Log cabins arrive at your site or home in clean protected flat pack form ready for laying out for erection. You will also have our support regarding any queries or problems relating to the contents of what you have received.

You can be assured that our quality control is very high on our agenda and our customer Service goes hand in hand with such quality controls.

With this exciting fresh SUSSEX range of Log Cabins for 2015 you will need to order early which will give you more time to organise your foundation work or landscaping well in advance.

Please do not hesitate to contact us or one of our appointed Dealers or Partners.

Welcome to our new Tan Sectional Siberian Larch Timber Frame Range

As we all know Siberian Larch is the best of all Larch Species, being robust, tight grained and impervious to water/rot and decay.
Siberian Larch, which is grown in the Northern most regions of Russia, must stand up to snow at 4 meters high in -50, high winds and copious amounts of rain in the fall, this is why the Tanis level of Siberian Larch is higher than Oak.

So if your looking to purchase a quality building, then Siberian Larch is without doubt the only timber hardy enough to laugh at the UK weather with ease.
As a manufacturer our sole premise of work is to craft, hone, structures into amazing domiciles for what ever need.
Being based in the Baltic’s gives us also the edge on being able to hand pick our timber stocks. Our timber Frame Buildings all are manufactured from C18 C24 KD grade lumber; all our timber is Trada Graded.
If you're looking for a unique building that is manufactured from quality timber, you need to be asking for Siberian Larch. This must not be confused with European Larch which does not have the same high qualities as the Siberian species.
This much sought after timber is very difficult to obtain in the U.K. let alone the special milling equipment that is required to cut and form the finished product.
However,at Logcabins.lv, you can be assured of obtaining top quality Siberian Pine "Tan" timber frame buildings. Manufactured with care and precision that will please the most discerning of clients who insist on only the best and are looking for trouble free long term re-assurance.

When you look around and see Log Cabins situated at a Residential Park Home, or, perhaps, you have spent a holiday for a couple of weeks in a Holiday Lodge, from the outside you will see, in many cases, what looks like a Log Cabin.

Look a little closer and you will come to realise that so many of these nice looking buildings have been designed specifically for the benefit of holidays and many of them do not have the specification or quality expected of them for permanent dwellings.

This is where so many people fall into the trap of saying "I would love to live in one of these".

If you are there for a holiday during the summer and you are not using so much heating and you are out and about spending your hard earned money in a carefree way to get the most of your well deserved break, then you are not using your holiday home as a proper dwelling.

Let's look at this another way.

If I asked you to go to the same building during the cold winter period and spend a month there. You will probably want to come home.

Why?

Here are just a few reasons

1) Many are poorly insulated, giving rise to your having to spend a fortune on heating costs.
2) The outer appearance of the Log cabin is just faced with cut sections of logs.
to make it look like a log cabin. These facings have just been glued onto plywood.
3) Many internal walls of holiday homes are made of thin plasterboard separating one room from another where there is little or no noise protection or privacy.
4) The buildings are so lightweight they tend to feel the wind more and if not anchored to the ground they can actually be blown away.

You can now understand why there are so many restrictions on the occupancy period at these places because the quality of the structures of these buildings have not been made to withstand the cold wintery weather that proper Log Cabins are able to withstand.

So what is a proper Log Cabin and what do you need to look for?

At www.logcabins.lv you will find yourself amidst, probably, the most comprehensive range of genuine Log Cabins you have ever set eyes upon.

Variety, however shows no compromise when it comes to quality.

Holiday Lodges or Residential Log Cabins are made to the highest specification that you will be happy to stay in one of these idyllic buildings throughout the coldest of winters whilst remaining snug and warm without breaking the bank with fuel costs. How?

Let's start with the outside walls shall we?

All our Log Cabins have solid, well seasoned, interlocked precision cut timber originating from certified forestry.

When looking at Log cabins, check the ends of the interlocked wood that is used. Too many times young spruce is used for cheapness and the wood, because it has not been well seasoned prior to extraction from the forest has not got the density of ring formation. As a result each section of timber during its drying process will show more spaces and air pockets and gaps. Over a period of time, with interlocked sections containing inferior wood of this nature, the lower sections of timber that take the weight load of the upper sections can become compressed and , in some cases, split, rendering a property to become weak and unstable.

At www.logcabins.lv generally 70 years + has passed before a single tree trunk is put through our processing plant.

Many of the log cabins made from the same source of forestation are well over 100 years old, some over 300 hundred years old with no sign of instability or degradation.

In addition to a variety of different thicknesses of Logs from 44mm through to as much as 120mm, Care has been taken that the correct thickness of log is used to manufacturer Log cabins that require such additional stability and longjevity.
Twinskin is a terminology that we have spearheaded into the UK. More simply this means that you have a Log Cabin with a "Double Wall" providing an insulation gap between that can be filled with highly efficient insulation material.

All our Garden Range of Log Cabins are manufactured by skilled craftsman, using the latest of computerised machinery. Which is why our Log Cabins out sell all on the market to date. Design and Price also play a massive part of why we are now the No1 choice in Log Cabins in the UK.
Lets firstly look at Design.
A Log Cabin-Timber Building-Summer House- Insulated Garden Office or what ever you are looking for must normally have the "WOW" factor before you decide to purchase, will it suit your garden, will it do the job it's stated to do, are the windows and doors going to last, does it have inferior 19mm flooring, small inefficient 44mm x140 mm roof purlin and they are sat 33 degree's in the apex not 90 degree's. which means only half the purlin is actually taking weight and doing it's job. These and other important structural home truths are what we as manufacturers are aware of that are not described on many of our competitors websites, simply because they lack the manufactutring knowledge.

Advertising and Marketing on the internet is becoming more aggressive and tantalising and you can easily get sucked into the hype of a romantic notion affecting your emotions that lull you into buying a product that you may regret later.

These questions and many more are questions you would have asked yourself when looking for a log cabin on the web! The Internet and Log Cabins actually go hand in hand, as it allows you to really look at who's offering what, how there offering it, what photos they show, and what they don't and the way they use the word (strong, durable, tough, robust) etc when describing a 19mm flimsy floor.

Buying a log cabin is a very serious undertaking and should be seen as such.
Designing log cabins- sectional buildings-passive housing, is logcabins.lv forte.
We were the ones to design and bring to market first the
Clock House Log Cabin in
4.8.m x 3.6m -
5.5 m x 4.0m and
5.0m x 5.0m in 44mm-70mm-90mm-thick well seasoned logs
Twinskin 44mm + 44mm –
Twinskin 70 mm + 70 mm


Log Cabin Garden Offices in
5m x 4 m-
4 m x 3 m

Iin fact we have bought so many different designs to market we are proud to be the forerunners and pioneers for the UK in this industry. Because of this, we were there first. We had to iron out all the possible defects first. we have upgraded and become more sophisticated in this process first. we are therefore more experienced in this field than many others.

Designing a Log cabin is not about just making beautiful images and then we cut-mould-notch-pack the finished Log Cabin-sectional building- and that's it. Firstly we must look at what impact the cabin design will have on our government controlled FSC log/timber supplies, also what will be the off cut level, (an off cut level is when we manufacture and we want to see how many little bits we must trim off each end of the timber profile, your wall log/roof/floor) if it's high, then we must re-think, and look where we can use the off cuts. Every thing in manufacturing is calculated for efficiency and price. Keeping the price down, but still offer the highest quality in the UK.

The old saying of "You get what you pay for" is very true, particularly in this industry.

If you see a Log Cabin that is priced up and appears to be too good to be true. It probably is.

Windows and Doors
Besides the finest selection of double or triple glazed Windows and Doors that have a quality second to none, coupled with door furniture that enhances and provides thye best security fotr your Log Cabin, all of our Doors and windows as standard meet the criteria needed for permanent dwellings.

www.logcabins.lv Be a proud owner of "A Proper Log Cabin"

Quality Machined Round Log Cabins from www.logcabins.lv 2017

With Logcabins.lv you have a wonderful opportunity of owning the combination of a truly original traditionally styled Log Cabin with ultra modern sophisticated top drawer living at an affordable price.

Welcome to our Round Log Cabins where the finest well seasoned Northern Siberian Pine wood logs that originate from our carefully managed forestation, are brought into our Round Log factory for processing.

Whether you are looking for a single storey Bungalow style or a Chalet Bungalow, we are able to manufacture to your exact specification, as well as offering you excellent value for most affordable standard range Round Log Cabins that have already stood the test of time with exceptional results.

Whilst externally you can fully appreciate the care that has been put into replicating the original traditional appearance of an early “fairy tale” Log Cabin, internally, the same level of care has also been put into modern construction skills with modern technology.

If we take a closer look at the Round Log Cabin external appearance, you will see that it looks like each log is virtually balancing lengthways horizontally on top of one another.

This is far from the case and with modern computerized cutting mechanism, each log has tongue and groove sections enabling a unique form of interlocking system to be put into effect, thus ensuring strength and stability.

The logs, when first brought into our factory, are carefully graded and then manufactured to a variety of different diameters.

It is quite amazing how the difference in the diameters of the logs can influence the overall design of the building.

The actual diameters of the logs are available in;

100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 140mm, 160mm, 180mm, 200 mm, 220mm and 240mm.

With additional external protection by applying a good quality micro-porous paint, which should only need to be renewed every 5 years, you can be assured of being in possession of a very special home that will last a lifetime at least.

As we delve a little deeper, behind the outer walls you will be confident in knowing that the most modern and effective insulation is in place to ensure warm comfortable winters and cool summers.

Top quality 28mm tongue and groove flooring of the finest Northern Siberian Pine gives a nice solid feel to the home. Internal wall construction can be interlocking Northern Siberian Pine squared logs, wallboard for painting or paper, or a combination of both with a Dado rail. The choice is yours. A wide variety of options awaits you.

Windows and doors are all double-glazed with the option of a tilt and turn facility. The quality of the double-glazing is absolutely superb also we offer triple glazing. These are Argon filled double/triple glazed units, which, because of the nature of this “heavy gas” slows down the migration of any cold air that might migrate through from the outside.

As for the roofing, high quality felt, shingles or tiles are readily available in different designs and colours. Again, it is quite remarkable how different a home can be by having a different colour roof.

You will be hard pressed to find many manufacturers who have the technical ability to mill and produce such types of buildings as well as having the necessary expertise to physically construct them.

To have virtually everything that you need at your fingertips you can feel confident that log www.cabins.lv is probably the only organization where you can be comfortable with the knowledge that such beautiful and unique buildings can be obtained and built with the same level of high quality craftsmanship as exists with the rest of our range of products.

Besides the previously mentioned high-grade insulation that is installed with every Round Log cabin home. One must not forget that wood itself is a good insulator and with a minimum diameter log of 160mm, the resulting effect is that of minimal heat loss and good noise diffusion.

From manufacturing through to final construction of the Round Log Cabin range there is minimal waste, certainly compared with bricks and mortar. No mess, no rubble, no dust or cement to worry about and this becomes an excellent progressive stance towards a great example of being kind to the environment.

Speed is of the essence when you have decided to go ahead with your purchase of a Round Log Cabin from log cabins.lv. Such constructions knock spots off the usual lengthy wait for a bricks and mortar building to be erected. The Round Log Cabins are built in a fraction of the time and because of this there is much less energy used, thus bringing in another important environmentally agreeable situation.

Once you have agreed to a plot of land that you wish to build on, we recommend you contact us at your earliest convenience so that formal architectural plans can be put together based upon, either your own idea or visualization, or from one of our standard projects. We like to help our clients right from the early stages through to completion, as a hand holding exercise, which we have found in the past, has been very successful.

You may wish to discuss with us which diameter log you would like to choose. Sometimes, structurally we may recommend a particular diameter log for a particular project. This is not just for aesthetic reasons, but more for constructional reasons where you would naturally want to have maximum stability and long-term safety for the duration of your occupancy.

So many retailers are unfortunately just keen to sell you whatever is available and do not, or cannot provide you with the knowledge that you need to ensure that you end up making a decision that you are going to be happy with. That is why we, at Logcabins.lv really do go the extra mile to help you to fully appreciate the importance of small compromises where sometimes designs that look great are just not fully practical.

In many cases we have learned from our competitors that they simply refuse a job as a result of it being possibly out of their depth of knowledge. We even supply some of our competitors who pass on trade business to us because of this reason. However, they are unable to get back to you swiftly with quick answers to your questions as we can.

In summary, when dealing with Logcabins.lv for Round Log Cabins you are getting exceptional customer care coupled with many years of manufacturing knowledge.

For further information please contact us where you can be assured of patient friendly help and advice.

The Leaders in Log Cabin Manufacturing and Sectional Buildings

www.logcabins.lv

Siberian Larch by nature grows in conditions that only the hardest and high density of wood can really survive. As a result this superior timber is ideal for any external clad building that logcabins.lv takes full advantage of and sets it off internally with a subtle contrast of best slow grown Siberian Pine.

Larch is not an unfamiliar wood but Siberian Larch is of a much higher quality than its European counterpart because of the above-mentioned geographical area of growth.

Much is said about the importance of saving energy, reducing carbon emissions and making for a better environment. Logcabins.lv once again have been in the forefront of being quick off the mark for “Passive Housing” as well as maximizing energy efficiency with many new options that are readily available to add to existing ranges of Garden, Residential and Commercial Log Cabins.

Logcabins.lv unlike many of its competitors, who have opted to sell products by undercutting each other, has kept to the original strategy of maintaining high quality products, that, albeit, cost more, work out much cheaper in the long run ,simply because of the longevity of the final products with less maintenance and repair work needed.

It is very easy to see images and photos of buildings that create a perception of really being great at a fantastic low price that seems almost too good to be true. Generally speaking in this particular industry, if it appears to be too good to be true. It probably is !

There is a corporate personality of passion and enthusiasm that runs through the whole of the manufacturing process within the Logcabin.lv regime.

Unlike the “Clock Watchers” that thwart the progress of industry, Logcabins.lv produce superb Insulated Garden Log Cabins, Offices and Residential Log Cabins with considerable care and expertise.

From forestation, kiln drying, milling, packaging and despatch to the point of delivery and installation, the complete process is a seamless flow of enthusiasm, care and consideration.

This great positive attitude flows through to all the carefully selected Dealers and Partners in the UK, who are constantly updated with all of the Logcabins.lv production range. If you are considering becoming one of Logcabins.lv Dealers ,there are a number of hoops to go through and a good many boxes that need to be ticked. Like the quality of the wood, Kevin insists that the same quality is expected of his UK team.

Kevin’s leadership style threads through the heart of every one of his workforces. His zero tolerance attitudes towards absolute perfection in every aspect of the business are his forte.

This style and attitude creates a very unique company where normally one would expect an organization doing a number of different things not very well. Here the opposite is noticeable. A wide spectrum of different products, a huge choice within each range. All of the highest quality.

To start with the “Clockhouse” range offering superb design features, boasts 15 types and sizes from the Clockhouse Garden Cabin that could serve as an excellent Summerhouse or Garden Office to the latest addition of the “Grand Clockhouse” 12mts. x 4mts. Aurora. A very spacious addition to any private or commercial environment. This incredible building has a true Wow factor, sporting three Dormer style roof extensions to the front elevation comprising unique triangular windows allowing maximum natural light to filter through. Two open aspects either side of substantial central covered living area. Besides the large rectangular long full length double windows at each end, the triangular windows design is seen again in each side dormer to complete the exquisite clean lines and perfect balance. There are two variations shown in the outer walls of the Clockhouse range. The horizontal outer walled version shows clean Siberian interlocked pine. This timber has been carefully selected and processed to ensure perfect moisture content and subsequently milled to the utmost precision by state of the art machinery. The same applies to the vertical Siberian Larch outer walls where you will be hard pressed to even find anyone else having the manufacturing capabilities, or the correct machinery to successfully mill such dense hard wood that will last a lifetime without any protective coating. A sweeping statement, you might say, as many think that wood will rot over a period of time.

This is not the case with Siberian Larch. This particular timber was used as the main supporting structure for numerous Venetian buildings that are surrounded by water. This took place many hundreds of years ago and there has been no evidence of any rotting or degradation throughout this period of time. The roofing is available in superb shingles available in different designs and colours. The Katepal range of shingles is a range we recommend as a perfect compliment when it comes to quality and expertise within this specialty.

Extra care is taken in ensuring that when making a shingles application, good sturdy close boarding is used to ensure that any possible moisture that is absorbed by the wood gradually evaporates. The Roofing Shingles should be lined with an underlay membrane. Sandwiched between these two layers is the Eaves sheet and a metal drip trim. All of these are laid upon the close boarding which sits upon the roof beams that house the ventilation area which would include the insulation material.

The main advantage of shingles compared with plastic coated or sheet metal roofing or even tiles are; Much easier and safer to install without the need of any special tools. It’s pliable and therefore easier to shape. It is 100% Waterproof. It is silent to work with.

The variables enable shingles to integrate nicely with the landscape. Roof shingles and roof deck boarding improve thermal and sound insulation and make your roof safe and durable and aesthetically pleasing. Katepal has HQ in Finland and have a distribution facility in the UK. The Aurora Clockhouse range has definitely come into its own as an example of superb craftmanship at its very best.

Turning to the TF range, there are 13 beautiful Garden Cabins, Garden Offices within the TF range. These have been meticulously designed and built with superior Siberian Pine. Note the shady long overhang as part of the design feature that exists throughout this range. The flooring is built with superior 28mm tongue and groove pine. This provides much greater strength and stability for heavy objects as well as ensuring that there is a much more solid feel without any springiness. Walls are made of 34mm pine with options for thicker walls for larger cabins. The internal roofing area is 19mm tongue and groove pine that always looks great with a very pleasing visual aspect of spaciousness.

The “Melksham 44” and the ”Calne 42” are worthy of a mention here. The “Melksham 44” is a Garage that provides a great deal of natural light as well as keeping your vehicle nice and dry. A very stylish Garage that is a great improvement to the standard bricks and mortar rectangular type building. As well as a Garage this building could be used for storage of large items, agricultural machinery, Garden equipment, Engineering equipment etc. With traditional sturdy Garage doors available with top security locking devices, you can be assured that whatever is stored will be safe and dry.

The “Calne 42” is particularly attractive in that it provides some outside area of leisurely relaxation yet still being under cover. Access to the internal section is by way of the open aspect that also comprises of two long double glazed windows to the front elevation.

These and other cabins are available with thicker walls if required and also double walls, each of the same thickness known as “Twinskin”. Logcabins.lv have been marketing the “Twinskin” versions in the UK for some time now and are considered to be one of the most experienced manufacturers offering this new concept in the UK.

Besides the variable wall thicknesses there is also the option of insulation to the walls and above the ceiling. Combining the two makes for an extremely energy efficient building which will also be very comfortable and cosy even in the cold depths of winter.

Modern research and technology has done wonders for more efficient and effective insulation. Here is some useful information provided by the U.S.Department of Energy.

Blanket (Batt and Roll) Insulation

Blanket insulation—the most common and widely available type of insulation—comes in the form of batts or rolls. It consists of flexible fibers, most commonly fiberglass. You also can find batts and rolls made from mineral (rock and slag) wool, plastic fibers, and natural fibers, such as cotton and sheep's wool.

Batts and rolls are available in widths suited to standard spacing of wall studs, and attic or floor joists. Continuous rolls can be hand-cut and trimmed to fit. They are available with or without facings. Manufacturers often attach a facing (such as kraft paper, foil-kraft paper, or vinyl) to act as a vapor barrier and/or air barrier. Batts with a special flame-resistant facing are available in various widths for basement walls where the insulation will be left exposed. A facing also helps facilitate fastening during installation. .

Standard fiberglass blankets and batts have a thermal resistance or R-values between R-2.9 and R-3.8 per inch of thickness. High-performance (medium-density and high-density) fiberglass blankets and batts have R-values between R-3.7 and R-4.3 per inch of thickness.

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With 23 chunkier styled Garden Log Cabins in the Log Cabin Euro range, you are sure to find what you are looking for if you wish to take your garden to the next level. Take a special look at the exceptional 2 storey Saxmundham 195 Log Cabin. Here the practical options are numerous. The outside walls of all the Log Cabins are made of Siberian Pine. So that you are more fully aware of the asdvantages of Sibnerian Pine compared to other pine. Here is an extract from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Siberian Pine Pinus sibirica Conservation status

Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pinophyta Class: Pinopsida Order: Pinales Family: Pinaceae Genus: Pinus Subgenus: Strobus Species: P. sibirica Binomial name: Pinus sibirica

The Siberian Pine, Pinus sibirica, in the family Pinaceae is a species of pine tree that occurs in Siberia from 58°E in the Ural Mountains east to 126°E in the Stanovoy Range in southern Sakha Republic, and from Igarka at 68°N in the lower Yenisei valley, south to 45°N in central Mongolia.

Distribution In the north of its range, it grows at low altitudes, typically 100–200 m, whereas further south, it is a mountain tree, growing at 1,000-2,400 m altitude. It often reaches the alpine tree line in this area. The mature size is up to 30–40 m height, and 1.5 m trunk diameter. Its maximum lifetime is 800–850 years.

Description

Pinus sibirica is a member of the white pine group, Pinus subgenus Strobus, and like all members of that group, the leaves ('needles') are in fascicles (bundles) of five, with a deciduous sheath. They are 5–10 cm long. Siberian Pine cones are 5–9 cm long. The 9–12 mm long seeds have only a vestigial wing and are dispersed by Spotted Nutcrackers.

Siberian Pine is treated as a variety or subspecies of the very similar Swiss Pine (Pinus cembra) by some botanists. It differs in having slightly larger cones, and needles with three resin canals instead of two in Swiss Pine.

Like other European and Asian white pines, Siberian Pine is very resistant to White Pine Blister Rust (Cronartium ribicola). This fungal disease was accidentally introduced from Europe into North America, where it has caused severe mortality in the American native white pines in many areas, notably the closely related Whitebark Pine. Siberian Pine is of great value for research into hybridisation and genetic modification to develop rust resistance in these species.

Cultivation Siberian Pine, Pinus sibirica, is a popular ornamental tree in parks and large gardens where the climate is cold, such as central Canada, giving steady though not fast growth on a wide range of sites. It is very tolerant of severe winter cold, hardy down to at least –60 °C, and also of wind exposure. With such resistance to such extreme temperatures one can quite understand why it is such a good quality timber for these Log Cabins ensuring extra long life term without any form of rotting or degradation if the correct protective coating is used.

One of the recommendations for such protection is a product called Butinox. This product is micro-porous. Micro-porous paint acts the same way as “Gortex” does in clothing. It allows the molecules of air to pass through but does not allow the larger molecules of water. Thus waterproof but breathable. With such a paint on wood you can be assured that you will get full protection without any further top up coating for at least 3 years. There are a number of colours to choose from as well as types of finishes, i.e. matt, silk or gloss.
Butinox is available in quantities of 3 Litres or 10 Litres. To give you an idea of how much is required for any particular cabin. 10Litres will give good coverage of a surface area of 120sq.metres. If we pro-rata that we have a scale of usage as follows;- 3 Lts. will cover 36 sq.mts
6 Lts. will cover 72 sq.mts
9 Lts. will cover 108 sq. mts.
10 Lts. will cover 120 sq.mts.


These are approximate ratios depending on wood absorbancy and amount used based upon a single coat. Prices vary from one supplier to another but 10Lts is anything from £100 - £110. Compared with many other cheaper paints this may sound expensive but if you buy a high quality vehicle, why put on a cheap set of tyres? The same applies to high quality Log Cabins, particularly if they are residential and you are going to live in one. Well worth the extra money. Please remember the cheaper ones often need repainting every year. It works out more economic in the long run with less bother of maintenance.

There are 32 Garden Log Cabins and Garden Offices in the DF range. Many of them have tilt and turn double glazed windows, French doors and some with additional self contained areas with separate access. Take a look at the Teignmouth, Hadleigh, Todmorden, Southwold and the Bourne Log Cabins. Each of them provide an additional 1.5mts x 2.5mts of additional space to the side by way of a small extension. Ideal for storage of Garden implements and tools etc. Or you may want to use the extension for something more exotic, such as a Sauna. These can also be modified to use as Garden Offices with the extension for storage of stationery and other items, knowing that they will always be kept nice and dry. Here is another range providing opportunities for more practical solutions to overcome overcrowdedness within the home with the possibility of extending one’s leisure or working activities within one’s own garden.

All Logcabins.lv Garden Log Cabins and Garden Offices can be insulated to provide comfort throughout the year. Insulated Garden Log Cabins and Insulated Garden Offices are fast becoming the more sensible and economic way forward as opposed to commuting and renting.

There is something rather special about the Logcabins.lv Interlocking Log Cabin Garages. There are ten to choose from in the range and each one provides something a little different in terms of design and capabilities. The clean lines and exceptional attention to deal makes for a type of Garage that will nestle beautifully within the environment of many a home. Take a look at the “Dartmouth 163”, an interlocking Log Cabin Garage with a Dormer style window in the roof providing additional space above.

The Log Cabins ES range comprises 14 different styles. Again, we experience superb “out of the box” thinking design features. For example, take a look at the Log Cabin “Ilminster 159” offering a lovely external area under cover with open access each side together with a smaller enclosed area for storage or preparation area.

The Log Cabin “Glastonbury 083” with its “Dutch Barn” type styling, once again, provides something a little different, yet most inviting.

Residential Log Cabins from Logcabins.lv all undergo rigorous quality control tests to ensure that if you decide to live in one you can be assured of a very comfortable and stress free existence. The Residential Log cabins have a number of different option, many of which are standard, to incude tilt and turn double glazed windows, fully insulated underfloor, walls and roofing. Take a look at the description to find out which suits you most by way of number of bedrooms etc. There are 39 to choose from of different shapes and sizes. Most of the Residential Log Cabins are single storey and can also be converted to mobile units by fitting them upon a chassis. If you are looking to having a residential log cabin built on some land of your own, you would be wise to seek planning permission before going through the process of ordering and installing.
District and local councils vary their criteria to a certain extend in the U.K. depending upon the aesthetic quality of the local evironment. The coastal areas also have another important criteria to satisfy, and that is a safeguard relating to flooding. Here the Environmental Agency generally makes recommendations of criteria that needs to be met. Such criteria are fed to District Councils who generally fall in line with such recommendations for the benefit of everyone’s safety.
Planning permission can be applied for even before any land is purchased. In fact, you can apply for planning permission for land that is currently owned by someone else and if given, you could subsequently make an offer to pourchase.
Many District Councils offer a “Pre-application” arrangement, whereby a fee is paid to the District Council for you to try and ascertain the necessary criteria required for you to obtain planning permission for a piece of land that you may be interested in. In these circumstances you can get involved with a dialogue with the Planning Dept. and in some cases the Planning Officer who would be making the final decision upon such matters.
Three outcomes arise from this arrangement.

Firstly if you get a response that is definitely a “No No”, you will be given the reasons why and at least time has not been wasted because that knowledge will be useful towards any other application that you decide to make in the future.

The second outcome could be that your application may require modifying in some way or another to render the proper application acceptable. Once such modifications have been agreed upon, when you finally make the formal application, your chances of success will be much greater given that you have asked all the necessary questions and you have ticked all the necessary boxes that keep the District Council happy.

The Third outcome is the easiest one, where you receive a glowing yes because you have already satisfied all the criteria without any concerns, or you have decided to build something that may not even require planning permission.

The Pre-application process generally gives you three months of dialogue. Certainly sufficient time for both parties to hammer home any idiosyncrasies and any queries that need to be covered. When the formal application takes place, District Councils generally have to make a decision within 6 weeks. Here you can understand why a number of applications are declined due to insufficient information given, due to the shorter time span that the District Councils have to adhere to.

Whatever your project, it is always wiser to ask the question rather than make any assumptions. Worse still to go ahead without consideration, which could end up having your dream house having to be taken down and/or removed.

On a more positive note there are three areas that District Councils generally support and if you tick these boxes then you could be well on the way to achieving a more successful outcome. 1) Environmental issues Will the structure become a blot on the landscape or will it enhance the Environment? Will the structure cause alarm or resistance to neighbours? Here consideration towards others is of paramount importance and if you are able to show that there will either be an improvement to the existing landscape or certainly nothing to cause any reason for complaint then such positive points need to be put forward in the application.

2) Economic issues By building a structure, will the outcome create more jobs locally? Will it create additional work for existing businesses in the locality? Here, on a commercial front, you may be building log Cabin styled Hotel or Classroom, or Nursery School, or Workshop. If by doing so you can improve the local economy and provide some kind of positive forward business plan to show projected figures and opportunities, this will also help with your application.

3) Tourism Will the structure, which may be part of an overall plan, bring in income from outside visitors who, otherwise, would not be there. This could be a local new attraction. A fishing complex. An attraction for Children etc. Anything of this nature that has a direct positive influence to the local economy also helps with your application.

If you are looking for a Log Cabin that provides something more substantial then you would do well to take a good look at our “Large Log Cabin” range. There are currently 5 in the range showing superb internal design features. All with top of the range accessories. Here Logcabins.lv can also make to your specification based upon an initial plan.

Taking a closer look at the “Sussex” Large Log Cabin, you will see an “L” shaped building with traditionally styled raised Veranda with cross woven Bannisters. Beautiful large Double or triple glazed Windows providing maximum natural light throughout the property. At the rear of the property is a nicely designed rustic styled Porch to coincide with the Roof line.

There is another option of doing away with the veranda and replacing the front eklevation with a nice large porch. Notice how different the property looks just by making an external colour change.

Internally there are superior floor options of tongue andf groove pine flooring or parquet flooring, if preferred. Note the internal walls of superior siberian pine. Extremely spacious rooms giving a luxurious feel. Note the added complete half round logged beams across the ceiling.

A centrally positioned fireplace with options of Gas, Electric or Wood burner, housed within a top quality marble surround with other options available.

A simple open staircase leading to the upper floor maxinises the usage of the ground floor area.

The internal doors are half glazed with beautifully shaped frames. The doors themselves made of high quality timber crafted to meet the high standards of this superior property.

Finally the kitchen diner. A very spacious room giving access to a nice large refectory table, plenty of kitchen units for floor and wall. A nice long working area. A kitchen to be proud of. All in all a magnificent property to give a lifetime’s pleasure.

If you are looking for a substantial property more on the lines of a Bungalow then take a look at the Large Log Cabin “Essex”. Here you have a building that really has that modern feel to it yet retains the charm of a Log cabin mixed with a fully tiles roof and picked out in a contrasting white trim to enhance the external decoative features. The windows are exquisite with the separate apex formed by leaded triangular shaped double glazed units that really do bring this type of property into a class of its own.

When logcabins.lv first started out, the Garden Log Cabin range was pulled together forming what was then known as “The Standard” range. The standard was a very high standard and stood as a template for all the other Garden Log Cabins, Garden Offices, Insulated Log Cabins and Insulated offices and Residential Log Cabins throughout the complete range of products. The “Standard” range now comprises of 149 different types of Garden Log Cabins. All of them are affordable, cost effective and, above all, of the highest quality that Kevin insists upon.

There is something here to suit everyone. Quality Log Cabins at very affordable rates.

If you are keen on the more traditional approach of living in a Log Cabin then Logcabins.lv have the answer by presenting to you a very select range of the “Scandinavian Log Cabin” style range that combines traditional Scandinavian design with modern living.

Just feast your eyes at the Scandinavian Log Cabin “K1” where you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a really chunky solid Log cabin that will last a lifetime. Notice the complete round logs serving as supports for the overhang together with the beautifully carved round log plinths at each corner. The squared off logs for the outer walls are again good sizeable thick well seasoned, precision milled pine that add to the overall pleasing aesthetic appearance of this fantastic building. Whether single or two storey, you can have a made to spec. traditional Scandinavian Log Cabin from Logcabins.lv at a fraction of the price of bricks and mortar that can be built in a fraction of the time with no waste or mess to worry about afterwards. These top of the range Scandinavian style log cabins are insulated throughout thus providing comfort and warmth throughout the year, however inclement the weather may be.

If you prefer an insulated Log Cabin, there are 34 Insulated Log Cabins to choose from. Whilst the majority of these are of a size that will be ideal for the Garden, they also have a place within the commercial environment where, either additional workspace is required due to expansion and/or speed is of the essence to build something quickly, yet will last and look good once erected. The outside walls of the Insulated Log Cabins or Insulated Garden Offices are of the virtually impenetrable Siberian Larch. This is quality at its best where you can entertain and receive guests or clients with pride and confidence.

With the introduction of Siberian Larch into the Insulated Log Cabin range, it was found to be prudent to offer a range of “Siberian Larch Log Cabins”. Available with or without insulation, the Siberian Larch Log Cabins offering an alternative to horizontal interlocked outside walls, provide a refreshing change towards a clean conservative and business like appearance of vertical clad outer walls and structural internal pine for internal walls, floor and ceiling.

If you are looking for a family home to be built quickly and efficiently and you also want the best in terms of energy saving and eco friendliness then you would be wise to take a look at Logcabins.lv Sectional Buildings range of exquisite houses, some of which are the latest Passive homes offering state of the art insulation properties whereby minimal heat loss provides long retention of comfort, even in the coldest of winters. Passive house originated from Germany (Passivhaus). This refers to the rigorous standard set for energy efficiency by reducing its ecological footprint. A similar standard exists in Switzerland known as the MINERGIE-P standard. Besides residential buildings, this standard is extended to office buildings, schools, kindergartens and supermarkets.

The history behind this is that it originated from a conversation between two professors. Professor Bo adamson of Lund University in Sweden and Professor Wolfgang Feist of the institute of Wohnen and Umwelt (Institute of Housing and Environment) Germany.

The very first passive houses were built in Darmstadt in Germany in 1990 In September 1996 the Passivhaus-Institute was founded to promote and control these high standards. Since then thousands of Passive Houses have been built, most of which currently located in Germany and Austria.

After the concept was validated at Darmstadt where space heating 90% less than what was required in a standard new building at that time, the “Economic Passive Houses Working Group” was formed in 1996. This group initiated the need for particular components necessary to fulfill the criteria, notably the windows and the high efficiency ventilation.

During the winter of 2000-2001 the European Union sponsored the CEPHEUS project in 5 European Countries.

The first standardized prefabricated Passive House was built in Ireland in 2005 by a Swedish company

The basic requirements to meet the criteria of the European standard are 1) The building must be designed to have an annual heating demand as calculated with the Passivhaus Planning Package of no more than 15 kWh/m2 Per year(4746 btu/ft2 per year) in heating and 15 kWh/m2 per year cooling energy OR to be designed with a peak heat load of 10W/m2. 2) Total primary energy (source energy for electricity etc.) consumption (primary energy for heating, hot water and electricity) must not be more than (3.79 x 104 btu/ft2 per year. Logcabins.lv are proud to be one of the forerunners of Passive Housing in the UK.

Sectional buildings by nature are pre-cut with precision to form the outside framework. This is a very speedy and efficient building process and works particularly well for larger buildings, including hotels and large office areas etc. A variety of different cladding can then be applied to suit personal choice. Generally the thinner reflective aluminum type insulation is used to maximize internal living space that could be taken away by having thick walls. The more modernistic choice is favored here as opposed to the traditional Log Cabin approach. Either way, with good quality timber there is no reason why your sectional building should not last a lifetime with regular care and maintenance.

The downturn in the economy has also played its part in the garden building boom. Financial uncertainty has resulted in a reluctance to move house, with homeowners choosing to stay put and improve and/or extend properties. In some cases this has led to the introduction of a garden building, whether used as a garden room, summerhouse or kids' den.

Whatever type of garden room heating you choose, you must ensure that it has the capacity to heat the relevant space. It is important to maximize the power used to efficiently provide heat whilst minimizing energy wastage through the use of good insulation, timers and thermostats.

Bear in mind that these days having a comfortable warm outbuilding doesn't mean you need to compromise on style with ugly, bulky and/or ineffective heating options. There is now a wide range of stylish, safe yet efficient electric heating solutions available.

A garden summerhouse can be designed for a variety of uses. Many families often use them for entertaining in the summer time, installing them with an outdoor kitchen and a comfortable area for guests to enjoy. They can be built in a variety of sizes for your needs and a twelve-foot by sixteen-foot summerhouse will give you enough space for a nice comfortable dining area, as well as an indoor cooking area in case of bad weather.

A garden summerhouse is a great way to transform your garden or backyard. They can also be a sound investment as they are in effect adding to the overall value of your property, by providing you with an extra room (or even rooms) in your house.

A summerhouse or garden room can be used for a wide range of activities ' to simply enjoy your garden, as storage for home and garden items, as a children's playroom or as a home office and workshop. But with so many different types and styles of summerhouses on the market in the UK today, how do you choose which is suitable for you? .

There a range of style options available for the door of your garden summerhouse. You can choose a glazed door to allow in as much natural light as possible or a non-glazed door to ensure privacy. You can choose from a single door or double doors which open wide to make the interior of the summerhouse part of your garden. There are various window options available too, which include different sizes and different ways of opening. Again the main use of your garden summerhouse will determine what style of windows and doors you choose.

It is best to plan where you will be situating this new garden building. You need to have a level area and it should be easy to access. You might want to consider its proximity to your house or if it overlooks the neighbors. It is best to mark the area where you will place the garden summerhouse. The location, size and use of the structure are vital factors in the overall construction process.

Regulations. You will need to check local rules and regulations to see if your intended plans will be allowed. Don't forget to follow the electrical code and your building regulations when making your summerhouse as well.

There is no better finishing touch to your garden than a summerhouse. Logcabins.lv has 16 Summer Houses to choose from. The design features go beyond the standard rectangular shaped Summerhouse and have a much improved open aspect by moving into hexagonal type buildings. Once again a leader in its own right Logcabins.lv led by Kevin constantly pursues new avenues of improvement in design and innovation. Take a look at the Summer House 279 where you have a perfect octagonal shaped building providing substantial space within for recreation, dining or lounging about. A shingles roof to complete the build brings this Summer House to a quality that’s virtually incomparable.

A perfect example of such innovation is seen in the Insulated Caravans lv range. Here is a representation of the ultimate passive house static caravan, providing maximum peripheral vision coupled with strength, security, economy and virtually zero energy wastage. If you are looking for a clean living experience and eco-friendliness at its best. you really need to take a closer look at this exquisite creation.

Not being satisfied with that, Kevin felt that having enhanced a garden with a Summer House or a Garden Office, a perfect compliment would be a decent looking Gazebo. The LogCabins.lv Gazebos are beautiful solid structures that are poles apart from the general commercial Gazebo that is sold as a cheap flat pack.

The Logcabin.lv Gazebos have a variety of options including roof choices of natural thatch, shingles or roof tiles. In addition the actual body shapes can be hexagonal, octagon or even decagon. The shape of the roofing tends towards being circular and the general appearances can vary enormously which makes for a nice wide choice to suit nearly any garden or poolside or a corner within an hotel complex.

These days almost anyone can own a garden gazebo, and assemble a garden gazebo in the backyard, garden gazebo kits offer the beauty of a wooden gazebo, many gazebos are available in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from Victorian and Amish styles to small to party size in diameter. Garden owners can purchase a garden gazebo kit and build their own gazebo by themselves, the kits can range in price and in quality, but the concept of DIY and the average low price allows almost anyone to experiment and enjoy his own garden gazebo.

The huge advantage wood garden gazebos have is that they fit into a garden naturally, adding natural wooden quality that accents and compliments any garden. If you plan on purchasing a wooden garden gazebo, you will probably have to decide between pine or cedar wood. While pine is more affordable, cedar is less prone to rot.

Outdoor gazebos are a beautiful addition to any property, and choosing to put a gazebo in your backyard is a great means of increasing the pleasure you get from being outdoors. Garden gazebos are a wonderful way to entertain outside. Not only are garden gazebos something that can be enjoyed by every member of your family and plenty of your friends, but you'll also be significantly increasing the value of your home. With our beautiful Australian weather, attractive and well-designed outdoor areas are highly regarded on the real estate market.

If you enjoy having friends over and you love the outdoors, then you're probably no stranger to the backyard Barbie! But not everyone has a covered patio, and weather can be temperamental. With a gazebo your party will never be rained out again! Outdoor entertaining and dining areas are perhaps the most popular way to enjoy gazebos, and if this is what you're after then you will probably want to look for garden gazebos that are large enough to seat 4-6 people underneath them without feeling crowded. To give you a reference point, 300cm x 300cm is a great size because it gives you enough room to fit a medium-sized table plus plenty of seating. If you choose a gazebo any smaller than 250cm x 250cm, you're likely to regret it at some point and wish you had more space.

Wooden gazebos are usually located in the garden or another location that's surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Before building your gazebo, make sure the location you select is large enough to allow it to have enough space. Its location should also highlight your own personal style.

Brief Overview of Gazebos The origin of the gazebo is based on Persian and Chinese culture that is why some gazebos are inspired with pagoda kiosk designs and pavilion styles. Today, gazebos come in different designs, both contemporary and modern. There are also add-ons that can be installed such as ceiling fans and pendant lights. Cushions can also be an option for added comfort and convenience.

Standalone gazebos are beautiful, but perhaps your design works the project into other landscaping things such as the patio, alongside the pool or an outdoor deck. Review your plans one more time before building to confirm the design is what you want. A fire pit or hot tub personalizes the structure, but also has to reflect your lifestyle. If you will never use either one, consider something different. Creativity will give you a remarkable unique design regardless of your allotted budget.

Do you have children? A gazebo makes a fun kid's playhouse. Position the gazebo just slightly off to the side of the house so you can keep an eye on the kids. Fill it with big pillows, a small table and chairs and a throw rug.

Transform your garden gazebo into a potting shed by equipping it with a potting bench, seed packs, foliage, interesting containers, and all your favorite garden tools.

It's always refreshing to position your gazebo close to water if you can. For example, near a swimming pool, a pretty pond, a rushing waterfall, or a trickling fountain so you can gaze out at the tranquil blue water and soak in its soulful sound.

Do You Need Planning Permission? - Although in the majority of cases planning permission is not needed to erect gazebo canopies there are exceptions to this. For example if you live in a conservation area or if you intend to erect a large one that measures over a certain square footage you may need to seek out planning permission. If you are unsure then speak to your local authority planning office.

Take a look at the varieties that are available to you. Additional fabric roll down walls to act as waterproof barriers, Open aspects, Timber half clad walls.
Made to spec shaped furniture for the dining areas. Accompanying “Wishing Wells”. There is so much that you can do with a Gazebo and Logcabins.lv will be only too pleased to help you make the right choice best for your project.