Hi everyone, I apologise for not posting anything for a while; life is busy at the moment. So here is a quick post of a small but quality 44mm log cabin now residing in Jersey. Sadly, the customer had bought his first cabin from a mass producer, and with the first winter gales blew it over, so he contacted us and said, Could we supply him with a cabin that was suitable for his needs? Of course, we could.
Too many people buy cheap and get cheap, and as you can quite clearly see, even our smaller cabins leave an impression.
Beautiful windows and doors, hand made, from joinery glulam. Designed to last a lifetime, all our hardware is German quality.
As you can see, this utility building is perfect for storage plus a little office. What we are finding is that a lot of people are getting sucked into buying cheap now, but in a few years they will as always come to us and ask us if we can supply windows and doors as there’s 100% have fallen to bits. The answer to that is always NO, as our windows and doors are hand built for our cabins only, and one of the main reasons most cheap cabins are cheap is because the windows and doors they get with the cabin body are awful. All of ours come with double-glazed standard toughened glass.
You will also note that we use a lot of purlins to hold up the roof, just in case you want to put solar panels, insulation, or a heavy roof covering. or all combined.
This little 4m x 5m log cabin was assembled by the customer, and we think he did an amazing job. It sits on a concrete base that is treated with a rubber solution that we recommend that stops all moisture coming up through the base! Well done, Andy!!
Welcome to our in-depth log cabin guide, where we delve into the world of high-quality log cabins and how they may improve your outdoor living experience. In this article, we’ll look at the numerous types of log cabins, their versatility, and why they’re a great addition to any property.
Log cabins are characterised Log cabins have long been associated with the beauty of nature. These constructions, which are mostly made of interlocking wood, have a distinct and natural look that may suit any outdoor scene. They can be used for a variety of purposes, from a tranquil retreat to a productive workspace, and they fit in flawlessly with your surroundings.
Designs for Log Cabins Log cabins are available in a variety of styles to meet a wide range of requirements:
Traditional Log Cabins: Traditional log cabins have logs that interlock at the corners. They are appropriate for people who prefer a classic, rustic style.
Factory Cabins built and brought to market the first twinskin log cabin, and we are extremely proud of it. The industry has accepted our design since we could never have manufactured this type of cabin in the quantities that it is now available in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. However, copies are copies, and if you are looking for the highest-quality Twin Skin Log Cabin, please call or email us.
Contemporary Log Cabins: Contemporary log cabins mix wood qualities with sleek design, large windows, and open floor plans for a modern touch.
Corner log houses: Corner log houses fit well into the corners of your yard, maximising the available area.
Design Flexibility One of the most significant advantages of log cabins is their adaptability. They can be tailored to your exact requirements and tastes. Log cabins can be used to build a peaceful home office, a play area for your children, or a guest house for visitors.
One of the advantages of log cabins is natural thermal insulation. Because of their thickness, log homes provide natural insulation. As a result, they maintain a cold temperature in the summer and a warm temperature in the winter, making them a year-round sustainable and cost-effective solution.
Durability Timber log cabins of high quality are built to last. They can survive for decades if properly maintained, making them a fantastic investment for your home.
Eco-Friendly The use of wood as a principal building material is not harmful to the environment. It is a renewable resource that can help you reduce your carbon footprint.
Making Plans for Your Log Cabin Proper site preparation is important to the long-term viability of your log cabin. Levelling the ground, building a foundation, and ensuring adequate drainage to prevent rot are all part of the procedure.
Maintenance The key to extending the life of your log cabin is regular maintenance. Cleaning, staining, and sealing the wood to preserve it from the elements are all part of the process.
Finally, log cabins are an excellent addition to any outdoor space since they add beauty, function, and variety. Because of their timeless grace, longevity, and eco-friendliness, they are a fantastic choice for homeowners wishing to improve their property. A luxury log cabin is a wonderful alternative for transforming your outdoor area.
Invest in the beauty and practicality of a log cabin and watch your outside space transform into a welcoming and productive retreat.
Log cabins are the way to go if you want a high-quality standard or bespoke log cabin, a classy getaway, or a productive workstation. With a high-quality log cabin, you may increase your outdoor space while also increasing the value of your home; however, if you connect running water and grey water, your twinskin-insulated log cabin is regarded a strong passive income source.
Few experiences beat the appeal and tranquilly of staying in a luxury log cabin when it comes to picturesque getaways. Factory Cabins Ltd. welcomes you to discover a world of unrivalled comfort and natural beauty, offering you an unforgettable retreat in the rich landscapes of the United Kingdom. Our unique log cabin series raises the bar for luxury getaways by fusing rustic elegance with modern comfort.
Factory Cabins is the number one choice if you are looking for a quality timber frame building that is highly insulated to Net Zero. Or a quality garden log cabin, to a super HIGHLY INSULATED twinskin.
Our deluxe log cabins provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning scenery and tranquil surroundings of the United Kingdom. Our cottages, nestled among charming trees and picturesque surroundings, provide the ideal setting for a unique vacation.
Unrivalled Craftsmanship
Every log cottage at Factory Cabins Ltd. is an example of fine craftsmanship. Our cottages are architectural marvels that integrate effortlessly into the natural setting, built from the best, sustainably sourced timber. The attention to detail and high quality of building ensure that your stay is both beautiful and long-lasting.
A Place of Solace
Step inside your private sanctuary to find a world of comfort and opulence. With spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens, and sumptuously appointed bedrooms, our cabins are precisely built to meet your every need. Relax in front of a warm fire, relax in a magnificent hot tub, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of your own private deck.
Relax and Enjoy Nature’s Playground Our luxurious log cabins are surrounded by natural environment and offer a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply looking for a quiet place to read a book, the natural splendour that surrounds our cabins offers limitless chances for leisure and adventure.
Local Marvels
A treasure wealth of local attractions awaits you beyond the confines of your cottage. Explore the region’s picturesque villages, historic landmarks, and culinary delights. You are free to explore the United Kingdom’s rich heritage and lively culture at your leisure.
Sustainability and environmental friendliness
We are deeply committed to environmental preservation at Factory Cabins Ltd. Our cabins are created with the environment and energy efficiency in mind, using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs. You may relax knowing that your retreat has a low environmental impact.
Your adventure begins here.
Reserve Your Luxury Log Cabin Getaway
With Factory Cabins LTD, you can escape the mundane and embrace the remarkable. Our luxurious log cabins redefine tranquilly, providing an unrivalled escape into nature’s embrace. Book your getaway today to experience a world of tranquilly, luxury, and natural beauty.
Factory Cabins Ltd. is calling you to the wonderful world of opulent log cabin living. We provide an experience that is unparalleled in terms of quality, sustainability, and a deep connection to nature. Your trip into the wilderness of the United Kingdom begins here. Book your stay now to take your retreat to the next level.
Timber Frame, as well as some important information.
At Factory Cabins, we are able to help you with everything timber-framed. From Top to Toe!
An Detailed Guide to Timber Frame Home Insulation Insulation is a critical component that is frequently overlooked while building your dream wood frame home. Proper insulation not only assures year-round comfort, but it also helps with energy efficiency and cost savings. As experts in the area, we will walk you through all you need to know about choosing the correct insulation for your wood frame home in this article.
Understanding Timber Frame Building Before getting into insulating choices, it’s critical to first understand timber frame construction. Timber framing is a traditional building technique that uses huge timber beams and posts to create a house’s structural framework. These frameworks are then filled with a variety of materials, including insulation, to give comfort and weather protection.
Considerations When Choosing Insulation
Thermal Performance and R-Value When choosing insulation for your wood frame home, the R-value is the most important thing to consider. The R-value of an insulating material evaluates its heat resistance. In layman’s words, it determines how well the insulation resists heat flow. The higher the R-value, the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
You’ll want insulation with a high R-value when insulating a timber frame home to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Spray foam insulation and rigid foam boards are two common insulation materials with high R-values.
Water Resistance Moisture ingress into timber frame homes can lead to structural damage and mould growth. As a result, choosing moisture-resistant insulating materials is critical. Closed-cell spray foam insulation, which forms a barrier against moisture intrusion, is an ideal solution in this regard.
Environmental Concerns There are various sustainable insulating alternatives available for people that prioritise eco-friendly options. Recycled denim insulation and cellulose insulation derived from recycled paper materials are two examples. These materials not only provide great insulation, but they are also less harmful to the environment.
Installation Procedures The efficiency of your insulation is dependent on proper installation. Batt insulation, blown-in insulation, and spray foam insulation are all methods of installing insulation. The approach you choose may be determined by your budget as well as the specific needs of your wood frame home.
Spray foam insulation is one of the recommended insulation options. Spray foam insulation is a popular alternative for timber-framed homes due to its high R-value and resilience to dampness. It forms a smooth and airtight barrier, preventing heat loss and lowering energy bills.
Advantages:
R-value high Superior moisture resistance qualities of air sealing Long life expectancy Drawbacks:
Higher initial investment
Insulation using Rigid Foam Board Rigid foam board insulation provides superior thermal performance as well as moisture resistance. Because it is simple to cut and install, it is a favourite choice among builders.
Advantages:
R-value high Moisture-resistant Simple to use and install Applications that are versatile Drawbacks:
Additional air sealing may be required.
In conclusion, selecting the appropriate insulation for your wood frame home is critical for assuring comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term structural integrity. Because of their superior thermal performance and moisture resistance, we recommend spray foam insulation or rigid foam board insulation. If environmental sustainability is important to you, look into recycled denim insulation and cellulose insulation. You may enjoy a cosy and eco-friendly timber frame house for years to come if you make an informed decision.
When it comes to insulation, remember that investing in quality materials and appropriate installation is an investment in the future of your home. Make the correct decision today to live in a pleasant and energy-efficient timber frame home.
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You know you get these days when you just want to shout and say, your design is crap, its going to fall down, and you have too many windows and its too thin, and you want it for nothing, and you want the best and you moan at the price and all the time, we, me, are thinking actually it was a we, as three of us all thought, fuck this design is dangerous and shit. But what can you say, you try and help, but all you get is the customer really not listening, and not believing because he has spent hours listening to wankers on the phone who know nothing about cabins, and boring the poor customer to suicide, and then when he actually lands on our pages and says why are you slightly more than the worst fucking company in Lithuania, I just sit back in shock and am mortified.
Log Cabins are not easy to design, and in this day and age, they are really hard things to manufacture as most of the components are hard to find, thats the quality parts, we only use quality, the cheap crap, is everywhere, most bulk mills will have containers and containers of rubbish handles and doors, and why are we not as cheap as these other mills, simple….
Harrods———–Tescos.
You want your Cabin to come with quality attached at every level and pay for it, you would go to Harrods. If you were looking for a cheap, off the self, OK cabin, where would you go, Tescos.
And thats the difference from us to them.
Simple look at this.
Take a look at the first 2 photos, you might think, they look ok, looks good quality, and the price OK… Well you are deluded or on a £4 budget, as these are the worst hinges and worst doors for a good quality log cabin which were ever manufactured. Awful…. Nothing even looks remotely hard wearing or robust……….
Now check these out, these are our standard doors and windows, and this is just the beginning on why we are picked time and time again , because our quality is second to none, there are companies out their now copying our look, but a copy handbag is a copy handbag!
All hardware German. All windows and doors Aluminium rain drip trays x 2 on windows. Windows fitted with a 5 point locking tilt and turn system. Doors also come with 5 point locking system.
Before we tell you, you tell us what size purlins the compnay your thinking of buying from offer in their price, these hold the roof up. Important.
Lastly yes, we are lucky to say we pick our customers, we get about 30 requests a week, we pick just 10 from these. I might say yes and then have a customer start demanding, this equals returned deposit immediately. If you want the best then you play by our rules, which are exceptionally fair, if you don’t then go and buy the crap out there which is for sale! I do not care, my customers are important to me, if your not one of mine, then i am not loosing any sleep over if your cabin is safe, if everything is quality. if it gets to you on time, all bit and bobs with it, and making sure delivery is a pleasant exsperiance for you. And at no time allowing anyone to be rude to you. A zero free Drama way of getting a cabin, no middle men.And as more and more customers are coming direct, paying with a credit card and understanding its the best way to get the best of the best, and luckily i am speaking to people I like.
We are a British Company, we also have a British Merchant account, which you pay directly into with your visa or debit card. You are not paying into a foreign bank, which I would strictly suggest against doing, I won’t even do that. So with Factory Cabins you are getting it direct from us here in Lithuania, but the best part its paid into a UK bank.
Please remember it was us 21 years ago that put the first 40mm 5m x 5m super star log cabin onto the market, then we designed the clock house, then the twin skins and 28mm flooring and the mad thing we did was design over 7000 cabins. which means we have more designs made already than other company. It means we know our stuff.
Please look at our windows and doors and the other companies, and you will see ours are designed to last and the other companies are designed for bonfire night. It really depends on how proud you are on what you manufacture.
Before you buy a cabin, please come to us and compare, get all there details and then get ours and we will beat them hands down for quality each and every time.
And Lastly if your buying rubbish, cheap mass produced crap like a £299 pound shed….. just think if the tree that had to be cut for that shed to be made , sawn up was worth all that effort.
The DF 08 Biddulph log cabin has on its left wall a very generous large opening double glazed CE Hand made tilt and turn window (from 44mm, 1520mm x 710mm), there is a CE certified double glazed double door with two big CE certified windows on each side, this cabin has generous amounts of natural light flooding in.
.Any cabin from Log Cabins LV that is 44mm and above comes with superb quality tilt and turn window mechanisms and handles. Our 34mm cabins come with budget double-glazing.
Please remember that from 44mm and above we fit quality tilt and turn windows and quality hand made doors.
Double glazing in 44mm abd above in our DF log cabins is a standard feature. So please when looking around the web and you try and compare, please remember from us you get high end product as a standard, no added charge.
In every other cabin from this range the windows and doors are made from very quality seasoned and graded Joinery Baltic Pine, which is very precisely milled on our state of an art CNC machinery and finishing off by hand!
All our DF log cabin’s floors are very hard Pine 28mm thickness T&G boards, which are supported by tanalized timber floor bearers. The DF cabin roofs are made from 19mm Baltic . (Quality at every level)
If you are looking for a quality log cabin, please send us an email or give us a call.