Author: Joanna Hazelton
Why is a Level Base Important for a Log Cabin?
18 September 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
It’s crucial the base you lay for your cabin to be built on is 100% flat and level in all directions and strong enough to take its considerable weight. Bases that are not level will create difficulties with the build. The cabin will settle into the imperfections and result in long term issues. Problems You […]
Tips to Help Keep Insects Out of Your Log Cabin
8 September 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
Sharing your cabin with an array of crawling, scuttling and buzzing intruders is certainly not tantamount to producing the relaxing, chilled haven it was intended to be. So having the know-how to help create a pest-free environment would undoubtedly be very welcome! I have put together a few pointers that will certainly help and are […]
A Few Pointers to Help Keep Rodents Out of Your Log Cabin
22 August 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
It’s fair to say that sharing your fabulous outdoor living space with a mouse or rat – or both! – is not particularly desirable. The sheltered, covered area under a garden building will attract rodents so you really don’t want to tempt the little critters to any areas near your cabin. Keeping temptations to a […]
Recommendations to Deal with Cracks and Splits in the Timber of a Log Cabin
16 August 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
Cracks and splits in wood occur naturally and should not be detrimental to the structure of your cabin. Wood is a natural product and is greatly affected by its surroundings. As both temperature levels and moisture content in the air rise and fall throughout the year, particularly during the summer months, the timber shrinks and […]