We don’t simply construct timber frame houses; we create legacies. We shatter the limits of the standard, providing bespoke, net-zero ready havens crafted not to lose value, but to gain – and to give you unbeatable comfort, sustainability, and a huge return on your investment. Let’s explore why our spec isn’t simply superior; it’s a root-and-branch reimagining of what a retirement home should be.

Obliterating BS 3632:2023: A Standard Built on Compromise

BS 3632:2023 establishes a standard, but it’s a standard based on manufacturing constraints and cost-saving, rather than actual performance or durability. Its very nature tends to require compromises that directly affect your quality of life and your asset’s value:

1. The Ventilation Paradox: The most obvious shortcoming is the need for ventilation holes in all walls. This is not some sophisticated energy-conserving methodology; it is a crude admission of defeat. It makes up for a lack of inherent airtightness and moisture control in conventional construction. These openings are actual energy leaks, making your heating system do extra work and negating any pretension to genuine efficiency. Our solution? We construct inherently tight buildings from the foundation.

2. The Depreciation Disaster: The dirty secret of much of the BS 3632 market is catastrophic depreciation. It’s not uncommon for standard park homes to lose 90% of their value over 10 years. This isn’t wear and tear; its systemic devaluation driven by perceived lower quality, inherent limitations, and the sheer volume of similar, depreciating units. Buying one is often akin to setting fire to a significant portion of your capital.
3. Performance Shortfalls: Although BS 3632 requires some U-values (a measure of heat loss), they are frequently only the minimum that can be attained using conventional techniques and materials. Genuine thermal efficiency and year-round comfort demand much more substantial solutions.

Our Timber Frame Specification: Engineering Excellence for Legacy

Our properties are designed to an entirely different specification, with the finest materials and precision building methods. Disregard “park home” constraints; consider bespoke, high-performance architectural home. Let’s break down the excellence intrinsic in our specification (as represented in the Stephen Reilly design):

 Unmatched Thermal Envelope (U-Values that Impress):
 Walls: Consider the depth: 250mm of Knauf Expert insulation in the principal studwork, with an extra 50mm layer on the outside, divided by a service cavity.

This provides an unbroken thermal barrier, cutting thermal bridging by a huge amount. Added to the natural accuracy of timber frame building and state-of-the-art air barriers (Tyvek Soft, carefully taped SIGA joints), our wall U-values don’t merely reach standards; they shatter them, hitting figures nearing Passivhaus principles. 

That equates to little heat loss and heating bills slashed dramatically.
 Roof: 300mm of Knauf Expert insulation within the rafter area, with an additional 50mm layer beneath the service cavity. Combined with Tyvek PRO+ tape for final airtightness and a highly ventilated roof structure, warmth just doesn’t get away upwards.

This is thermal performance leagues above conventional trussed roofs with less insulation.
 Floor: 200mm of Knauf Expert insulation under a strong moisture-resistant chipboard deck, resting on accurately engineered timber sections. Cold feet are excluded and heat loss into the ground is prevented.
 Airtightness: The Silent Champion of Efficiency: Never mind required holes! Our preoccupation is closing the envelope. SIGA tapes and membranes are the gold standard, carefully detailed at every connection point, penetration, and junction. 

Coupled with the precision-fit of components that comes naturally with our off-site manufacturing process, we routinely achieve air-tightness levels that make forced ventilation holes a thing of the past. This is the cornerstone of real energy efficiency and comfort, banishing drafts and providing even temperatures.
 Moisture Management Done Right:

A crucial but easily neglected factor. Our spec includes several layers of defence:
 External: Termo wood cladding (Class A durability) on a 20x45mm battened cavity (Tyvek Soft breather membrane behind) so that driving rain is shed and any moisture that enters the cladding may drain and evaporate.
 Internal: The wind barrier of impregnated plasterboard provides a further layer of protection within the wall construction. The PE film in the wall and roof is a vapour control layer (VCL), positioned to ensure that warm, moist internal air cannot condense into the structure. 

The multi-layer concept ensures a dry, healthy, and long-lasting building fabric.
 Robustness & Longevity:
 Structure: Carefully designed timber sections (45x245mm walls, 45×220+95mm rafters) on close centres (600mm) form an extremely robust and stable framework. Stainless steel A2 fixings throughout provide resistance to corrosion.
 Protection: Rodent bands at the base keep pests out. Completely prepared window/door openings with metal sill plates stop rot. Top-quality, long-lasting exterior claddings (such as Termo wood) provide decades of low-maintenance service.
 Materials: We specify premium materials throughout – Knauf insulation, Tyvek membranes, SIGA sealing, impregnated boards, moisture-proof chipboard, and galvanised fixings for structural connections. This isn’t just about meeting a spec; it’s about exceeding lifespan expectations.
 Bespoke Design & Aesthetic Freedom: Your home in retirement must reflect your personality, not a catalogue option. Our timber frame system provides unparalleled flexibility.

 Any Layout: Internal walls (such as the 45x95mm framed partitions with 100mm insulation) are non-loadbearing, so you can arrange the internal space precisely how you want as now or at any time in the future.
 

Cladding Option: Termo wood is only one possibility. Consider brick slips, render, composite panels, or any other high-quality finish – you decide to make your home truly individual and visually striking, complementing its environment.
 Doors & Windows: Standard are triple-glazed, A-rated PVC windows and doors (sliding or entrance) with superior thermal performance, security, and acoustic insulation. Standard is white, but custom finishes are available. These are not merely holes in the wall, but rather high-performance elements carefully integrated into our tight envelope.
 Net Zero Ready: It’s the Fabric, First and Foremost: 

Real net zero does not come from slapping a low-performing box with solar panels. It begins with an ultra-high-performance building fabric that reduces energy demand to the bone – resulting in a large energy deficit relative to anything constructed to standard BS 3632:2023 or even average new builds.
 

Our exceptional U-values and industry-leading air-tightness mean the energy required to heat your home is minimal.
 This low inherent demand means that when you do add renewable energy sources (like solar PV or heat pumps), they become incredibly effective, potentially covering all your energy needs and truly achieving net zero. We build the essential foundation for net zero living.

Appreciation, Not Depreciation: The Ultimate Return on Investment

This is where the paradigm really changes. Traditional Park homes are frequently financial black holes. Our bespoke, engineered timber frame homes on freehold land are assets that will retain and appreciate: This should be your goal!

 Design Vision: Retirement homes don’t have to be dull boxes, but rather wonderful, inspiring places. Our tailored solution releases architectural possibility unavailable with off-the-shelf systems.

 Ethical Construction: The 90% depreciation typical in the regular market is, quite simply, not acceptable. We construct houses that are a true investment in your future and a heritage for your household. We view net zero as a requirement attained by essential building brilliance, not greenwashing with bolt-on technology.

 Champions of Change: We call for a root and branch move away from standards that entrench poor performance (such as compulsory ventilation holes) and towards standards that encourage high-quality, durable, and efficient homes (such as the path BS 3236 points towards). The government’s net zero aspirations will be empty without tackling the underlying performance of the housing stock.

Your Retirement Legacy Begins Here The construction of your retirement home ought to be a positive experience in pursuit of comfort, security, and enduring value.  Do not accept the depreciating concessions of the conventional market regulated by BS 3632:2023. 

Welcome the future of retirement living. Choose a home engineered to obliterate outdated standards. Choose a home wrapped in layers of premium insulation and sealed to perfection. Choose a home bathed in natural light through triple-glazed windows, uniquely designed to your vision. Choose a home built on freehold land, constructed with materials and methods that ensure it stands the test of time.

Choose a home that delivers a massive return on investment through minimal running costs and inherent appreciation potential. Select a Net Zero Ready legacy, not a depreciating liability.

We don’t merely construct homes; we create custom, high-performance sanctuaries intended to be your forever home and a worthwhile asset for generations. Let us construct your outstanding retirement legacy, together. Discover the difference that real specification leadership makes.

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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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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.

Do not settle for less!

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Our Log cabins are Fabulous! However lets not forget our timber frame buildings, which are also superb!

Our quality timber frame is manufactured from the very best KD.CE.C24, all our timber is hand picked, which is to make sure that every timber element is the very best it can be!

If you are looking for a quality timber frame building, please give us a call, or send us an email!

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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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Our quality starts from the very fiber of the timber, which is the highest grade available, which is selected for your residential building, Park Home. We only use the best, and then we go even further by over sizing out timbers, insulation values and so much more! The only surprise you’ll get from our quality timber frame buildings is that you get your investment is safe.

Our new range of residential park homes will be way above building code, the euro 5 build code is very adequate in some ways, but it does not go far enough, so we have decided to beef that code up, by applying further insulation and triple glazed windows and doors, our aim is to make our residential park home timber frame units way, way above any code that may come into effect with in the next 10 years, this being the case, your investment is safe, as the building will need no further work carried out if thermal values change. Which are one-reason park homes loose their value so quickly.

Plus our ex works price to the customer will be a jaw dropping experience for all concerned in the industry and public, as many question will be asked why is a building 6.7m x 18.0 m costing 80 to 100.000 pounds when our price is half, and in Euros, and to a building specification that almost triples what is available on the market at present! So please watch this space…Please Send us an email or give us a call.

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Timber Grading is just so immensely important where timber frame buildings-Park Homes-Glulam Log Cabins etc are concerned.

This 6.7 m x 18.0 m 3 bed residential Timber Frame Park Home is possibly the most sought after size in the industry, boasting 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, lounge, and kitchen, and other useful rooms.

We have a build team fully CIS registered, we are also have tradesmen’s that work part of our build team that offer all trades and are all registered tradesmen, Electric, Gas etc. Our Steel Sub frame is hand built, and absolute quality!

Attached are quite a few important photos, you will notice that all the timber on the panels are graded, and the grade is C24, 99.9% of companies use C16, which is the bottom end of grades, and the cheapest of timber, which does not seem to reflect in most companies prices.

More to follow….Do not settle for less!

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We believe in using the latest machinery,  which means that our products are the best they can be every time, giving the end user a marvellous product at a fantastic price!

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This amazing glulam cabin has been up for about 2 months now, and in that time, the club that owns it has already managed to rent it out 3 nights a week. Our Cabins-Glulam Cabins are with out doubt the best quality, highest graded glulam cabins on the market.

Having specialised LV dealers whom understand  glulam log cabins, also building regulations, and structural calculations is nothing but a plus, plus, plus for the end user!

Quality Log Cabins are rare to find, especially for a good price. But at log cabins LV you can be sure that every log cabins, glulam cabin, timber frame cabins are the best they can be.

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These links below will take you to the largest Glulam ranges of Log Cabins on the WEB!

https://www.logcabinslv.co.uk/logcabins/product-range/50mm-laminated-log-cabins.html

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We can offer the following and more!

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Today! The Floor!

We have surfed the web and have taken from 10 different Park Home manufacturers websites build statistics and an average size.

So lets begin!

Firstly the word, High Density 18mm seems to be used a lot to describe ( Chipboard ). We all use chip board, but it needs to be an impregnated and water proof, none of the Park Home Manufacturers stated this!

We then come to the Floor Joists, most companies stated that the size of their floor joists were all under 100mm x 50mm. they all stated they used stress graded timber, but did not state what grade!

Most use Polystyrene as insulation!

And 9/10 use some kind of breathable membrane which is fire and moisture retardant, to the BS 2782, the old and out dated British Standards again!

So sadly as we can see, the floor in most Park Homes sold in the UK is an absolute Joke!

Here is Our Floor..

• 6 different internal floor finishes available
• 22mmChipboard on top as the floor base
• Segments consisting of 45x200mm c/c600 wooden balks; (Graded C24)
• 200mm KNAUF insulation, and 3 other types of insulation available.
• Water proof 12mm chipboard underneath;
• Water Proof -Fire Retardant Membrane ( DuPont Tyvek )

As you can see, our specification of the floor is double compared to 9/10 Park Home Manufacturers. And our pricing is more than half that of all Park Home Manufacturers!

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