The £4 Billion a year legalised theft!

The new BS 3632:2023 is the new British Standard for residential park homes, published by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and effective from 30 September 2023. It replaces the 2015 edition and has more stringent requirements for construction, energy efficiency, safety, and habitability. The following is a detailed explanation of its main requirements:

“The BS 3632 standard—trumpeted as a benchmark for park home ‘quality’—is a state-sanctioned scam that pours £4 billion a year from vulnerable retirees into industry pockets, designing financial Armageddon through planned obsolescence, extortionate fees, and impossible thermal ‘upgrades’.”

Please read!!!

1. Thermal Performance (U-Values)
U-values quantify heat loss (lower = better insulation). The 2023 standard tightens requirements:
Walls: Max 0.3 W/m²K (formerly 0.35).
Floors: Max 0.26 W/m²K (was 0.35), calculated as “exposed.”
Roofs: No change at 0.2 W/m²K.
Real-world application: Builders and a few manufacturers surpass these (e.g., walls at 0.27 W/m²K, roofs at 0.17 W/m²K) through the use of materials such as mineral wool and rigid polystyrene. (Polystyrene is flammable).


2. Construction Specifications

Walls
Insulation: Improved to avoid thermal bridging. Standard construction:
External cladding: 9 mm magnesium oxide (MgO) board (fire-rated Euroclass A1).
Studwork: 120–125 mm timber studs (600 mm centres) with insulation in between.
Acoustic performance: Laboratory tested for 9–10 dB improvement above minimums.

Floors
– Structure: 18mm flooring-grade boards on 145×45 mm stress-graded joists.
– Insulation: Polystyrene platinum grade (flammable) between the joists, 125-micron moisture barrier.
– Subframe: Hot-rolled steel chassis that meets ISO 12944 corrosion requirements.

Roofs
– Structure: Timber trusses (400–600 mm centres) with dual/mono pitch.
– Insulation: 250 mm mineral wool (e.g., rock wool type insulation with an A1 fire rating).
– Covering: Steel tile systems (e.g., metal tile) over breathable membrane.

3. Windows and Doors

 Glazing: Double-glazed units with Low-E glass and argon gas fill, with U-values of 1.4 W/m²K. Triple glazing is optional.
Frames: standard uPVC (colours: white, oak, grey).
Safety:
Windows that are intended to stop falls (e.g., limited openings).
Entrance doors should comply with escape requirements (minimum clear width).


4. Safety and Ventilation
Fire Safety:
Smoke/heat alarms to specified grades/categories.
Interior doors with min. clear opening width.
Ventilation:
Trickle vents are required in all rooms.
Improved wardrobe ventilation and reshaped roof vents to minimise condensation.


 5. Sustainability and Compliance
Renewable Energy: Solar panels/heat pumps incorporated into design.
Identification: Serial numbers in ≥3 places for traceability.
Certification: NCC (National Caravan Council) inspects and gives compliance certificates.


Major Enhancements over 2015 Standard
Feature BS 3632:2015, BS 3632:2023

Wall U-value  0.35 W/m²K  0.3 W/m²K Floor U-value 0.35 W/m²K  0.26 W/m²K

Ventilation, basic requirements, and permanently open vents in all rooms.

Safety, standard alarms. Graded alarms and escape-compliant doors.

Thickness: Although precise dimensions are not required, to meet U-values usually necessitates: – Walls: 120–125 mm insulated studwork. – Roofs: 250 mm insulation. – Floors: 120 mm insulation. – Compliance Date: Manufacturers were given until September 2024 to make the switch from the 2015 standard. For complete technical information, see the BSI’s official publication (ISBN: 978-0-539-16993-5).

OK… Here are the facts.

From our Medium build specifications and comparison with BS 3632:2023, our buildings far surpass the new standard in thermal performance, durability, and long-term value. The following is a point-by-point examination: Please ask us for any help.

1. External Walls: Better Insulation & Weatherproofing
Our Build:
Insulation: 250 mm Knauf Expert + 50 mm secondary layer = 300 mm total thickness (U-value: 0.15–0.18 W/m²K).
Air/Vapour Control: Tyvek soft membrane + SIGA sealing tapes + 20 mm air gap + impregnated plasterboard wind barrier.
Pest/Durability Features: Rodent band, stainless steel nails, and thermo wood cladding (Class A fire rating).

BS 3632:2023 Compliance:
Demands a U-value ≤ 0.30 W/m²K (generally met through 120–150 mm insulation).
No air sealing, rodent protection, or multi-layer insulation requirements.

Why Better?
300% more insulation compared to typical park homes (e.g., competitors walls: 125 mm insulation, U=0.27).
Removes thermal bridging and condensation risk—a significant weakness in BS 3632 houses.

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2. Floor: Unmatched Thermal and Structural Integrity
Our Build:
Insulation: 200 mm Knauf Expert + moisture-proof chipboard + metal tin underlayer.
U-value: ≤0.18 W/m²K (exposed floor calculation).

BS 3632:2023 Compliance:
Demands a U-value ≤ 0.26 W/m²K.
The majority of manufacturers utilise 120–150 mm insulation (e.g., Pemberton: 120 mm).

Why Better?
– 33% lower U-value than the standard.
– Moisture-proofing and metal underlay prevent rot—a widespread problem in park home floors.

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3. Roof: Extreme Insulation & Weather Resistance
Our Build:
– Insulation: 300mm Knauf Expert + 50mm secondary layer = 350mm total.
– Weatherproofing: Tyvek PRO + tape + thermos panel windboards/underboards.
– U-value: ≤0.13 W/m²K.

BS 3632:2023 Compliance:
– Demands U-value ≤ 0.20 W/m²K.
– Standard constructions have 250 mm insulation (e.g., competitors: 250 mm, U=0.17).

Why Better?
– Exceeds standard by 35%, nearing net-zero performance (U≤0.10).
– Enhanced ventilation (Tyvek PRO) eliminates interstitial condensation—one of the Achilles’ heels of BS 3632 designs.

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4. Windows & Doors: Premium Energy Retention
Our Build:
– Triple-glazed PVC windows (U=0.80 W/m²K).
– Triple-glazed sliding doors and insulated wood entrance doors.

BS 3632:2023 Compliance:
– Double-glazed windows (U=1.4 W/m²K) as standard.

Why Better?
– 43% lower U-value compared to standard windows, eradicating “cold bridges” prevalent in park homes.


5. Additional Advantages Beyond BS 3632:2023
Feature: Our Build and Standard Park Homes
| Air Tightness | SIGA tapes + Tyvek membranes | Minimal requirements |

| Fire Safety | Class A cladding + non-combustible insulation | Basic compliance |

| Pest Control | Rodent bands + metal barriers | None |

| Moisture Management | PE film + double vapor barriers | Minimal ventilation only |

Important

Investment Value: Why This Build Excels

1. Energy Savings:

U-values are 40–60% lower than BS 3632:2023 requirements.

60% saving on heating bills compared to standard park homes. – Near net-zero performance avoids future retrofitting costs. 

2. Durability & Depreciation Resistance: High-quality materials (e.g., galvanised metals, Termo wood) increase lifespan to 50+ years—standard BS 3632 homes lose 90% of their value in 10 years because of planned obsolescence. – Prevents mould/rot problems besetting 70% of park homes. 

3. Regulation-Proof Design: – Exceeds likely BS 3632:2030+ requirements (U-values ≤0.15), ensuring long-term compliance and resale value. 

4. Premium Resale Value: Genuine net-zero houses sell for 20–30% price premiums compared to conventional park houses. 

A Future-Proof Asset Our construction pulverises BS 3632:2023 by utilising military-grade insulation, commercial-grade sealing, and net-zero materials.

Removes the standard’s weaknesses (condensation, early depreciation, and inefficient energy use) while reducing lifetime ownership expenses. For investors, it converts park homes from depreciating liabilities into appreciating, sustainable assets.

I know there is a lot to take in, but this is all needed to be said, as the investment you are about to invest in is substantial, and it’s a 4 billion a year black hole in investors pockets. That’s your pocket!

Ultra-Premium Insulation Upgrade

Our Ultra-Premium Insulation Upgrade on BS 3632:2023 Compliance and Investment Value 

Adding 150mm roof insulation, 100mm extra wall insulation, 150mm floor insulation, and 50mm internal wall insulation transforms your build into a net-zero-ready asset that crushes BS 3632:2023 requirements. Below is a detailed technical and financial analysis. 

1. Drastic Thermal Performance Improvements vs. BS 3632:2023 

 Wall System 

Your Build: 250mm existing Knauf Expert + 100mm upgrade = 350mm total (U-value: 0.10–0.12 W/m²K). 

BS 3632:2023 Requirement: 0.30 W/m²K (typically achieved with 120–150mm insulation) . 

Improvement: 60–67% lower U-value than standard. 

 Roof System 

Our Build: 300mm existing + 150mm upgrade = 450mm total (U-value: 0.09 W/m²K). 

BS 3632:2023 Requirement: 0.20 W/m²K. 

Improvement: 55% lower U-value, nearing passive house standards (≤0.10 W/m²K). 

 Floor System 

Our Build: 200mm existing + 150mm upgrade = 350mm total (U-value: 0.11 W/m²K). 

BS 3632:2023 Requirement: 0.26 W/m²K. 

Improvement: 58% lower U-value. 

 Internal Walls 

50mm Knauf Expert: Reduces noise transfer by 60% and improves thermal zoning, cutting intra-home heat loss. 

Table: U-Value Comparison vs. BS 3632:2023 

Table: U-Value Comparison vs. BS 3632:2023 

| Our Upgrade | BS 3632:2023 Max | Improvement | 

| Walls | 0.10–0.12 W/m²K | 0.30 W/m²K   | Ours is 60–67%   Better.       | 

| Roof  | 0.09 W/m²K     | 0.20 W/m²K       | Ours is 55%  Better           | 

| Floor | 0.11 W/m²K     | 0.26 W/m²K      | Our Is 58%  better         | 

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2. Depreciation Resistance & Appreciation Potential 

 Eliminating BS 3632’s “Planned Obsolescence” 

Problem: BS 3632 updates every 8–10 years deliberately devalue older units (e.g., 2015-compliant homes depreciate 90% by 2025). 

Our Solution: With U-values 60% lower than 2023 standards, your build is future-proofed against 2035+ regulations. Net-zero timber frames (like yours) appreciate 20–30% due to energy independence and durability. 

 Appreciation Drivers 

– Energy Bill Savings: Uses one-third the energy of BS 3632:2023 homes. Annual heating costs drop to £400 (vs. £1,200+ for standard homes). 

– Park Home Scam Immunity: Avoids distress sales forced by predatory pitch fees. Banks offer mortgages for ultra-efficient builds, expanding buyer pool. 

– Lifespan: 50–100 years vs. 15 years for standard park homes. Avoids landfill fate of BS 3632 units. 

Graphic: Depreciation vs. Appreciation Timeline 

Standard BS 3632 Home: £150,000 → £15,000 in 10 years (90% loss)  

Our Upgraded Home: £150,000 → £180,000–£195,000 in 10 years (20–30% gain)  

3. Investment Value for Buyers 

Upfront Costs vs. Lifetime Savings 

Savings Breakdown: 

Energy: Saves £800/year → £16,000 over 20 years. 

Depreciation Avoidance: Prevents £135,000 loss in home value. 

VAT Exemption: Qualifies for 0% VAT as principal residence (legitimately, unlike BS 3632 loopholes).

 Market Differentiation 

EPC Rating: Achieves “A” rating (vs. “C” for BS 3632:2023). Adds 5–10% to resale value. 

Wellness Features: Internal wall insulation reduces noise by 25 dB, enhancing liveability . 

 4. Beating BS 3632’s Hidden Flaws 

Our upgrades directly counter BS 3632’s criticized weaknesses: 

Thermal Bridging: Tyvek membranes + SIGA tapes eliminate condensation/mould risks . 

Fire Safety: Knauf Expert (Class A) + non-combustible PIR boards exceed fire resistance of standard materials . 

Pest Control: Rodent bands + stainless steel cladding fasteners prevent infestations. 

5. Risks & Mitigations 

UV Degradation: PIR insulation (Knauf) requires protective cladding. Mitigation: Termo wood cladding shields insulation .  We offer all kinds of cladding, including Rock Panel.

Space Constraints: 350mm walls reduce interior space by 4–5%. Mitigation: Offset by open-plan design. 

– ROI Timing: Full payback in 7–10 years via energy/depreciation savings. 

The Ultimate BS 3632 Disruptor 

Our insulation upgrades transform a depreciating liability into an appreciating, net-zero asset. Buyers gain: 

1. Immunity to £135,000+ wealth erosion from BS 3632’s planned obsolescence. 

2. 60% lower energy bills (£800/year saved) and “A”-rated efficiency. 

3. 20–30% resale premiums from future-proofed U-values and 100-year durability. 

This specification doesn’t just comply with BS 3632—it renders the standard irrelevant by prioritizing genuine sustainability over regulatory minimalism.

Please call us any time +44 208 226 5164

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The Log Cabin Renaissance: Embracing Modern Living
Log cabins, previously associated with rustic simplicity, have experienced an amazing makeover, losing their traditional image to represent modernism and sustainability. Join me as we dig into the complex world of log cabins, investigating the intersection of durability, aesthetic appeal, and environmental responsibility, redefining our perspective on these wooden abodes.

I. Rediscovering Log Cabins: A Look Back Log Cabins Are Making a Comeback
Log houses have caught hearts in an era dominated by eco-conscious living, its attractiveness extending beyond simple aesthetics to include ecologically beneficial construction practises.

II. Log Cabin Benefits: Aside from Beauty, Strength and Durability
The strong framework of log houses is its distinguishing attribute. Wood’s natural strength, combined with modern building processes, offers a lifespan that outlasts traditional buildings.

Natural Thermal Insulation Magic
Log cabins have great insulation, allowing for pleasant temperatures all year. Natural insulation not only saves energy but also eliminates the need for artificial heating and cooling.

Aesthetic Value
The ageless appeal of log houses cannot be denied. Their rustic attractiveness, combined with the warm tones of natural wood, infuses any space with a feeling of timeless elegance.

Environmentally Friendly Building
In contrast to traditional materials that hurt the environment, log cabins frequently use sustainable lumber, harmonising with the worldwide trend towards eco-friendly living.

III. Various Log Cabin Styles
Log Cabins in the Traditional Style
These cottages are built in accordance with historical design principles and exude a nostalgic feel. They showcase the artistry of woodworking and are crafted from carefully chosen logs.

Log Cabins that are Modular and Customizable
The emergence of modular log cabins, which are pre-built in pieces, meets the desire for fast building. From floor plans to finishing touches, the customizable options give a blank canvas for creative expression.

Sale of Log Cabin Kits
Full kits are available for enthusiastic builders to begin their log cabin journey. These kits, which include pre-cut logs and detailed instructions, make the process more accessible to DIYers.

IV. Selecting the Best Location
Considerations for the Environment
The influence on the surrounding ecosystem must be considered when choosing an ideal location for a log cabin in order to increase its eco-friendliness.

Navigating the Legal System
Understanding planning restrictions, building guidelines, and environmental regulations is critical for a legal and seamless log cabin construction process.

Infrastructure and accessibility
Choosing a location with easy access to amenities and services, including variables such as road access and utilities, is critical for the feasibility of a log cabin site.

V. Inventiveness and Design in Architecture
Traditional vs. Contemporary Designs
Log cabin designs range from traditional to modern, with gabled roofs and wide porches to clean lines and open floor layouts.

Interior Design Liberty Log cabin interiors provide a wide range of artistic expression, from cosy rustic sensations to sleek and sophisticated aesthetics.

Processes of Log Cabin Construction VI
Preparation of the Site
Prior to laying the first log, thorough site preparation, such as removing, grading, and resolving any environmental hazards, lays the foundation for a smooth building process.

Log Selection and Processing
Choosing the ideal logs and applying proper treatments, such as seasoning and pest control, assures the log cabin’s durability and endurance.

Techniques of Construction
Log cabin construction can benefit from the use of both contemporary post-and-beam systems and traditional Scandinavian full-scribe systems, each of which offers unique characteristics and aesthetic appeal. Handmade log cabins, as above, cost a small fortune, so please think twice about purchasing them.

Options for Roofing and Flooring
Traditional shingles and contemporary solutions like metal roofing are available for roofing and flooring, which offer usefulness and visual appeal.

One of the most crucial maintenance recommendations for owners of log cabins is routine inspections.
Frequent inspections are critical for recognising and correcting possible concerns as soon as they arise, allowing for a proactive approach to maintenance.

Wood Preserving
Tensile strength of the logs is increased by applying appropriate treatments, such as sealants and staining, to prevent weathering.

Weather Problems
To maintain structural integrity, log houses exposed to the elements require answers to challenges such as rotting and water damage.

Renovations and Improvements
Periodic maintenance and renovations improve the entire log cabin living experience by responding to changing demands and incorporating contemporary conveniences.

VIII. Economic Considerations for Living in a Log Cabin Initial Investment Insights
Prospective log cabin owners should be aware of the various starting expenses, which are determined by aspects such as size, location, and customisation.

Long-Term Investments
While the initial expenditure may appear significant, log cabins frequently produce long-term benefits, with lower energy usage and maintenance costs boosting their overall financial attractiveness.

DIY vs. Professional Building
Individual abilities, time availability, and money limits all play a role in deciding between DIY and professional construction.

IX. Log Cabin Vacation Rentals Rental Possibilities
Log cabins in attractive surroundings may be profitable rental assets, providing extra money for holidaymakers or people looking for a peaceful break.

Factors Influencing Resale Value
Log cabin resale value is influenced by location, quality, and market movements, emphasising the necessity of understanding these elements for prospective investors.

Impacts on Investment Returns
The allure of living in a log cabin, regional tourism trends, and financial conditions all affect log cabin return on investment.

X. Log Cabins and Environmental Issues
Materials that are environmentally friendly
The use of ethically sourced wood distinguishes eco-friendly log houses, while additional environmentally friendly building components boost their overall green credentials.

Features that save energy
Modern log homes frequently feature energy-saving technology such as solar panels and enhanced insulation, lowering both the environmental impact and the cost of power.

Managing the Carbon Footprint
For those who care about the environment, sustainable log cabins may have a lower carbon footprint than conventional homes.

XI. Pest Control in Log Cabin Living
Effective Pest Control
Implementing efficient pest control measures is critical because wood attracts insects, threatening the structural integrity of the log cabin.

Weather-Related Difficulties
Weather-related difficulties necessitate maintenance and preventative actions for log cabin owners to endure severe temperatures and heavy rainfall.

Importance of Maintenance
While log cabins are durable, it is critical to address maintenance concerns as soon as possible in order to extend the structure’s lifespan.

XII. Log Cabins for a Variety of Uses
Real Estate Prospects
Log cabins aren’t only for holidays anymore; they can make cosy year-round homes, indicating an increasing trend in log cabin living.

Vacation Getaways
Whether nestled in the mountains or by a peaceful lake, log cabins never go out of style. They make perfect vacation homes and offer a peaceful haven.

Household Offices
With the development of remote work, log cabins are repurposed as home offices, redefining the notion by merging utility with a natural and inspirational setting.

XIII. Real-Life Success Stories from Log Cabin Owners Testimonials for Insight
Incorporating testimonials from delighted log cabin owners gives firsthand insights into the joys and problems of log cabin life, useful information for future adopters.

XIV. Future Trends in Log Cabin Construction: Technological Innovations
Anticipated technical improvements in log cabin construction promise exciting developments, from new building materials to the incorporation of smart home technology.

Sustainable Practices
In accordance with the increased emphasis on sustainability, future log cabins are anticipated to employ more eco-friendly procedures and materials.

Integration of Smart Homes
The trend of adding smart home technology to log houses exhibits a mix of classic appeal and modern comfort.

XV. Frequently Asked Questions About Log Cabins
Common Queries Answered
Providing answers to commonly asked questions gives crucial information for persons unfamiliar with log cabins, covering themes from building to lifestyle concerns.

Dispelling Myths
Clarifying common log cabin myths improves comprehension, addressing issues ranging from durability to maintenance misunderstandings.

XVI. Final Thoughts
Recap of Log Cabin Advantages
Summarising the numerous advantages of log cabins strengthens their charm, delivering a unique and delightful living experience with aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits.

Encouragement to Prospective Owners
To finish with, despite the hurdles, the rewards for individuals wanting a harmonious relationship with nature are enormous for anybody considering log cabin life.

Thank you very much for reading our blog

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residential log cabins lv

As ever, Log Cabins LV moves forward, and today we just signed a deal for 50 residential timber frame buildings for a New Park Home, Park, in the Lake District, which we are obviously very excited about!

Photos of our new very contemporary modern highly insulated timber frame 2 bed, 3 bed and 4 bed will soon be published.

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There are so many companies offering residential log cabins, which in all honesty are about as residential as a 3m x 3m garden shed.

When speaking to any company regarding a residential log cabin or timber frame, please make sure that it comes either to the standard of the mobile home act the BS 3632, (the new BS3632 2016) ruling, or to full building regulations, anything else is just a simple, non-residential building-cabin, timber build.

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Log Cabins LV is without doubt the best design house of Log Cabins and Timber Buildings in the industry; we design super iconic, workable, eco, affordable buildings, that have quality at their core.

Our manufacturing departments are not just the best, but the very best of the best, and with our designs, and their talent, we are able to offer the market, amazing designs, at affordable pricing.

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We have been designing cabins and supplying them to our dealer network for more than 16 years, and we still have a few dealers that started with us those many years ago, and this is where our strength lays, keeping core high quality dealerships around the UK, Europe with companies that are solely into selling Timber Buildings.

What we have found is that if a dealer sells other products, be it timber supplies, or lawn mowers, nail guns or paint, they sadly seem to only give half their attention to selling cabins, and when you are selling a log cabin, you must give it your full attention, and this is where problems arise.

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Mistakes happen, and when mistakes happen, rightly, customers complain and they obviously call us, as they picked the LV brand, and it is we who must calm the waters between dealer and customer.

As a company and not many would actually admit to this, we make mistakes, but we try as quickly as possible to put it right. And as the leading company in design and highest quality manufacturing

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So to stop this, we sadly as I said asked a few of our dealers that are not solely in the Timber Building industry to please remove our trade mark- ranges and wished them a great future. Some were understanding, others, well,,, were not!

We think this was proper and correct. The customer comes first, not profit!

And if people want to say nasty stuff about LV then it’s their right to express their inner anger, we are all for it, but we are more in tuned to customer service and keeping prices low and the quality of the workmanship high, than caring about disgruntled ex dealers.

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Our reshuffle of dealers have seen our sales sore, but what we have seen is a happier end customer, better built log cabins and lower pricing.

In addition, what we have noticed is a complete stop of phone calls of customers complaining about dealers.

If you are looking for a company that really puts the customer first, please send us an email or give us a call!

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Mobile Homes- Park Homes- Holiday Units-Passive Park Homes

We are so pleased to announce the opening of our unique highly insulated passive Park Home in Poole in Dorset shortly!

If you are looking for a Park Home that has all the bells and whistles, that is unlike any other Park home in the UK, then ours is that Park Home- Mobile Unit, Holiday Lodge you have been searching for.

We call this model the 500, due to the wall thickness of 500mm, yes half a meters of graded timber, space age insulation material, Siberian larch cladding and triple glazed windows and doors, this is not just a timber frame building stuffed with insulation, OH! No, it’s a lot more than that, it’s a Park Home that will cost about £80 a year to heat, Yes!! £80 pounds!!!

Our New Passive Park Home is packed full of all the latest heating equipment, we at Logcabins.lv say No to Gas, and yes to Air Source Heat Pumps, under floor heating, Air Recuperation Systems, and so very much more.

Our Passive Park Home is manufactured by skilled carpenters, and as we are full time house manufacturer, you know that your Mobile Home, Holiday Lodge, Park Home will be manufactured by a very highly skilled workforce.

Unlike most Park Home manufactures that build under the lower build regulation BS 3632, we build our Park Homes to UK full building regulation, and in our Passive model we build to a spec way and above UK build regulations that will not be required for at least 50 years, making it unique yet still very affordable.

All bespoke designs welcome.

Please send us an email for further information.

Do not settle for less! Logcabins.lv in conjunction with Iformbuildings!

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Park Homes by Logcabins.lv

Over many, many Years Domestic type Park Homes, Caravans, Mobile Units Holiday Lodges have changed very little; sadly, they are still manufactured to a specification that is quite honestly laughable, and can deprecate as much as £7.500 a year!

When looking to purchase a Park Home, or a Holiday Home, maybe a Mobile Home or a holiday Lodge to put on your farm, or free hold, you need to think twice before purchasing anything that is built- manufactured to the BS3632 – 2005.

What is almost criminal is the way that these units are sold, the word Home is used too frequently in sales material of companies who sell these inadequate piles of garbage. They are not a home from home, your house increases in value, your Park Home built under the BS 3632 does not.

Structural Timbers is another word used a lot in their sales material. Yet, any mention of what graded material is used in the manufacturing is missing from their literature!

In addition, the sentence, We will Build your Dreams, should be replaced with, we will fleece you for everything you have and more!

 Your Park Home should be an investment, it should be your Home, and there is no law that states your Park Home cannot be manufactured to the UK building regulations. The only reason why they don’t is profit!

So why do companies that manufacture park homes use chipboard, plywood, and PVCu windows and door? Why is the unit build quality so bad!

Its quite simple really, they want repeat business, so they manufacture absolute garbage that lasts 10 years and then needs replacing.

I know many companies will refute this, but it’s so simple to find the truth on value of second hand Park Homes, its called ebay!

We searched and noticed that at least 99.9% of park homes loose the value of 80% of their worth in the first 7-9 years!

A quality long lasting park home – lodge needs the ingredients of quality timber, quality insulation, built by a skilled workforce that manufactures not just park homes but houses, hotels, schools and all manner of other type timber constructions.

And what materials you use in the process of the build is so incredibly important.

The UK has a shortage of timber, most forests have long gone, and the UK imports nearly 87% of all its timber from abroad! This means that after the timber has been delivered to the Park Home manufactures based in the UK. It’s costly and normally the grade is not just below par, its awful, and expensive, compared to what LogCabins.LV use.

C24 graded FSC 45m x 195m timber frame work (stud work) in the UK is near on impossible to find, also graded 45m x 145m graded timber also is very hard to find, as most companies use in the Park Home industry 73mm x 36mm frame work, stud work! Which is half of what should be used to give the Park Home strength and longevity.

Also there are many types of insulation, because every Park Home-Mobile Home- Holiday Lodge from logcabinslv.co.uk is in reality a bespoke, we look at your budget and our full time architects will give you the best specification to meet your budget.

Below is a normal specification for our Park Homes, Holiday Lodges. This specification is way past anything on offer in the UK. All timber is graded, C24.

Exterior walls:

• Horizontal spruce panel 20x140mm – undercoated once and painted twice – already made panels;
• Vertical battens 20x45mm c/c600 for air gap – already made panels;
• Gypsum plate 9.5mm as wind barrier – already made panels;
• Anti-wind film – already made panels;
• Segments of wooden framework 45x195mm c/c600 – already made panels;
• KNAUF insulation 200mm – in free lengths;
• Plastic film 0.2mm – in free lengths;
• Battens 45x45mm c/c600 for cables and pipes – in free lengths;
• KNAUF insulation 50mm – in free lengths;
• 5mm gypsum plate – in free lengths.

Inside walls:

• 5mm gypsum plate – in free lengths;
• Segments of wooden framework 45x95mm c/c600 and for bearing walls 45x145mm c/c600 – already made panels;
• KNAUF insulation 100/150mm – in free lengths;
• 5mm gypsum plate – in free lengths.

Ceiling between second floor and cold loft:

• Horizontal stringers 45x195mm c/c600 – in free lengths;
• KNAUF insulation 300 mm – in free lengths;
• Plastic film 0.2mm – in free lengths;
• Battens 45x45mm c/c400 for pipes and cables – in free lengths;
• KNAUF insulation 50mm – in free lengths;
• 5mm gypsum plate – in free lengths.

Roof:

• Final roof cover – not included, supplied by the Client;
• Battens 45x45mm c/c600 across rafters for final roof cover – in free lengths;
• Battens 45x45mm c/c600 along roof rafters for air gap – in free lengths;
• Diffusion film Tyvec Pro – in rolls;
• Roof trusses c/c600 – in free lengths;

Windows and doors:

• Windows : wooden frame windows with triple glass package, Scandinavian-type (opening outside, with handles or hooks), painted white.
• Outside doors : simple wooden entrance doors with insulated plate (glass package window can be included) with 3-plug locks and handles, impregnated, primed and painted white.
• Wooden inside doors: made glued pinewood with impregnated MDF fillings, with simple locks (without handles), primed and painted white.
• Inside inlets for the windows (Furinger): made of impregnated MDF, painted white.

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Norway has one of the highest build regulation standards in the world. TEK 10.

Three times that of the UK and most of Europe.

Insulation values are a major part of this high standard, but also on par with insulation is build quality. Visual Graded CE KD C24 is the only grade expectable for all weight bearing walls, roof etc. Most of Europe and UK use Visual Graded C16, which is the bottom most part of the Visual Grade Scale. (Please ask your builder which grade he is thinking of using in your timber frame build).

Norwegians love to use sedum roofing out in the wilds, as this offers amazing insulation properties to the timber frame or Log Cabin dwellings and gives the building a natural feel, and also brings natural into the design, so it’s a plus, plus , plus!

Sedum roofing is a very heavy alternative to steal tiles, or shingles. All our timber frame buildings are built regardless if they are erected in Northern Norway or Essex with strength in every part of the construction.

If you are looking for a quality timber frame building-house-office-garage-park home-mobile-granny annex- etc, please give us a call or send us an email.

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There are quite a few agents/dealers in the UK- Europe that will offer you a log cabin, and call it a residential building. But the difference between the two is night and day.

A residential building, timber frame, is designed to be a 12-month a year dwelling. A single skin log cabin is not.

In certain countries where rainfall is minimal and the season is hot then very cold, then a single skin 220mm Scandinavian log cabin is great, but in some parts of Europe-UK where the weather is very damp, this kind of structure has its limitations due to rainfall.

When a company offers you a single skin log cabin say in 70mm solid timber and offers to clad the building inside, this still does not get around the moisture issue.

This year we have had hundreds of people call us and ask us if our twin skin log cabins (solid timber) will meet building regulations, and sat tests, etc, and the honest answer is yes, but we need to redesign the whole cabin. And we 9 times out of 10 ask them to look at the timber frame selection, which we have over one hundred designs in our gallery.

Timber frame is truly the only way to go if you are on a budget, and you are looking for super insulted building, which will also last the test of time.

Below are some photos of Timber Frame buildings we have manufactured and built.

If you are looking for a mobile home, Park Home, or a Quality Retreat, please give us a call.

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Here’s a challenge, go to eBay, put what ever mobile home you are thinking of buying, look at the price offered to you, and have a look at what a similar one 10 years old is worth and you will be horrified, We Were!!

What we noticed is that if you pay in 2005 £80.000, in 2015 it will be worth less than £20.000. This kind of depreciation is not what most companies write in their literature about safe investment, release equity, and blar, blar, blar!

Looking after our retired population tends to sway on defrauding them from their life’s hard earned earnings. It’s almost like the Sales reps from dreaded Spanish time share clan have invaded the Mobile Home Market! I know that sounds harsh, but building a Mobile Home under the caravan act BS 3632 and charging £80.000 is robbery, and anyone offering this kind of build quality, with that kind of price tag is running all the way to the bank skipping and laughing!

So what is the alternative, how can you keep your hard earned money in the bank, and purchase a quality Mobile home that is not manufactured under the dreaded BS 3632 awful, Caravan Mobile Home specification!

Simple, give us a call, or send us an email, once you see what kind of specification we offer, and the price tag attached, and how we can guarantee your purchase will hold its value, we will then ask you to ask which ever company you have been speaking to regarding buying a Mobile Home to give you a price on our specification! We are certain (1) they can’t manufacture to that specification,(2) and if by change they are able to offer something similar, their price will be double to ours!

We have been manufacturing timber frame houses, Kits, for more than 30 years, our specification on all dwelling homes, be them mobile homes or 2 storey timber frame apartments will out match, out grade, out price all others!!

logcabinslv.co.uk the Home of Quality Mobile Homes.and Timber Frame Kits .

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The reason Log Cabins LV is so dominant in the cabin, timber frame market place is partly to due with the fact that we have the best dealer network worldwide; also we are very choosy about who becomes an LV dealer. If you do not see our trade mark shield on the dealers website and each cabin image, then they are not selling our products, if a company claims to sell our products, but you can not see our logo, please do not hesitate to send us an email or give us a call. Too many companies are already trying to claim they are part of our dealer network and that the cabin’s they are selling are LV. Please email us if you are in doubt. Attached are a few images of our new to come Passive Park Homes, we feel Park homes are poorly manufactured and over priced, so we now offering the market a quality Park Home Timber Frame Home which is massively insulated, with quality over sized, under priced, graded C24 timber frame work, which will make the rest of the industry run for cover!!

With the best windows and doors in the business, your bespoke park home will be the best it can be!

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Are you looking for a full turnkey solution? Are you fed up with high price tags and low specifications? Buildings timber frame housing for more that 47 years!

If you are looking for a park home that will be worth more in ten years time, please keep reading!

Too many companies use wording like, sustainable alternative, strong eco focus, renewable and recyclable, this kind of literature is just to justify high pricing.

Logcabins.LV is focused on quality timber, straight from certified FSC lumber, which is KD and Trada Graded.We use only C24 for all structural elements. We believe in fair pricing and great value.

We are one of the only companies in the UK- Europe that buy our timber-lumber direct from source, manufacture all our buildings in the Baltic’s, and then ship the full pre made panels-Glulam Logs pre made to the UK or Europe. (Our Carbon Foot Print =The whole process consists of just 2 truck journeys). We are also the only company as we know manufacturing buildings for Norway with full TEK 10 building code.

Why should you purchase your buildings from us? Why is the quality of our buildings so much higher than those manufactured in the UK-Europe?

Well! It’s an easy one to answer, slightly long winded but here goes.

Our Panels are made with thicker, better , graded timber, highly insulated, quality siberian grade A larch  and our prices are beyond approach for the level of quality!

Nearly 90% of quality graded timber used for house manufacturing in the UK comes from the Baltic’s, Russia, Sweden, Finland, (The best timber in the world is Russian). Sadly the UK has very little in the way of quality timber and very few forests.

The Difference…Our timber comes direct from the Government FSC Forest Wholesaler.

Our Russian timber also is FSC.. It is a known fact that  The Russian Government is very pro active on timber stocks and FSC.

The Difference….This means we get the best of the best timber fibre , quality, highest grade, and at great pricing. Our timber quality is impossible to find in the UK, unless you import timber yourself and come to our forests and hand pick each and every log, finished profiled boards, as we do!

(Our Competitors) When a shipper (timber agent) put’s in an order , It travels from our government  or  privately  owned mills  to the key side. Most boards are pre cut and are known as either Unseasoned, or KD (Kiln Dried Timber)

(Our Competitors) The Timber then will sit on key side until there is enough lumber to justify a shipment to the UK.

(Our Competitors) This could take anything from one month to three months to leave the key side for final destination.!

(Our Competitors)  This means your timber is sat beside the sea in winter or summer, unseasoned timber is not covered! (salt and timber not a great mix) Also the timber ownership has changed hands twice at this point! (Plus stevedore costs).

(Our Competitors)  the timber is loaded on to the vessel and can be at sea for as long as 5 to 8 days, depending on weather conditions and port destination, if the weather is bad the timber on top deck can be seriously affected by salt once again.

(Our Competitors)  the vessel arrives, the timber will be unloaded and once again stored key side until sold or shipped to final destination ( a lot of companies store timber key side as storage costs are lower on dock side).. Then 6 to 9 months after the logs were felled and machined into square edged planks-boards, the local builder goes to his timber whole seller with your deposit to purchases what you believe is fresh quality timber.

(Our Competitors)  when we read through company’s brochures about carbon neutral, footprint, quality timber, fresh etc, most of everything written is so far fetched its offensive to the ones that really are looking at carbon foot prints, fresh timber, and amazing quality buildings..

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