Problems with Log Cabins

5 April 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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After all the planning, time, effort and expense of finding your perfect log cabin, the last thing you want is to encounter any problems. Having an understanding of what these are will give you a heads up and the opportunity to do what you can to nip them in the bud and prevent them from […]

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How To Install Plastic Guttering on a Log Cabin

3 March 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
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After all the blood, sweat, tears and money spent on buying, installing and treating your log cabin, it makes a whole lot of sense to do what you can to keep it in tip top condition. Continuous contact with rainwater will inevitably lead to your cabin showing wear and tear and will effect the life […]

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Do I Need Guttering for my Log Cabin?

- Joanna Hazelton
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Water is the main enemy for a log cabin. It negatively affects the longevity of the logs. Once you’ve treated your log cabin (see my blog How to Treat a Log Cabin for advice on this) it’s common sense to do all you can to keep it in tip top condition for as long as […]

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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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