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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How to Treat a Log Cabin

- Joanna Hazelton
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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 […]

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

25 February 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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Don’t let a little thing like planning permission put you off buying a log cabin and enjoying fantastic extra outdoor living space in your garden!! It’s probably a lot more straightforward than you think. A log cabin is classed as an outbuilding on your property. Outbuildings are regarded as permitted developments and therefore do not […]

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Use Your Garden All Year With a Log Cabin

20 September 2013 - Joanna Hazelton
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Karaoke machine, poker table, bar, sofas, soft lighting….
I’m not describing my night out with the girls last Saturday. No. All of this can be found at the bottom of my next door neighbour’s garden. Yes, he has had a log cabin built and the local hot spot is now by the back gate at number 12.
Midlife crisis does spring to mind (I’m anticipating a smoke machine and pole dancers next) but as long as I get an invite I’m not complaining – although perhaps the neighbours will once they’ve heard my rendition of Mama Mia…

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