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Most wooden log cabins are offered without external sills. The reason is of course that the wall thicknesses usually are about the same than the thickness of the window frame. So external sills are not needed to protect the wall beneath the window against rain, like in buildings with thicker walls. Another thing is when…

A summer house, a garden shed or just any kind of garden outbuilding can be a target of thieves not only because they want to steal anything stored in there, but more often so because they are looking for tools they can use to break into the main house. So to secure your summer house…

In the first part we have covered the pros and cons of having a wooden floor in the garden shed and given some tips and information about preparations of the ground and how to construct the underfloor. In this part we will look at different options for flooring and how usage and flooring go together…

If you want to buy a shed, a summer house or a garden shed in the UK, you will often have the choice to decide between a shed with a wooden floor and sheds offered without a floor. You could spare some money, if you decide for the option without floor. because the materials for…

In the first part we spoke about the different types of usage for a garden log cabin, the environmental friendliness of timber as a building material and how it reduces the carbon footprint, that it is processed nearby the place where it is harvested, the selection of garden log cabins on the Internet, as well…

Garden log cabins have become more and more popular in the UK in recent years and you not only find them in gardens but also on construction sites, in companies, on camping sites, on allotment garden areas, or anywhere in nice natural environments as holiday apartments. Although a garden log cabin offers a broad variety…

In the UK, where the hustle of daily life often leaves little room for relaxation and wellness, the concept of a home sauna has become increasingly appealing. This article explores the 10 key benefits of owning a sauna in your backyard, backed by scientific facts and studies, to understand why investing in a sauna could…

Garden summer houses are becoming more and more popular in the UK because they provide a valuable extension of living space for a comparably small budget and they use the private and picturesque background of your own garden to become a space to live in. Whether you plan to use this new space as a…

Would you not like to work in your own garden office? But how to set up one in your garden to enjoy the bliss of every morning comfort? With the increased popularity of flexible working in recent years, it’s no wonder more and more employees are taking advantage of their right to request it. As…

Last updated: 16.02.2026 If you’re researching how to build a summer house, the good news is that it’s entirely achievable with the right preparation. The challenge isn’t usually the assembly itself. Rather, it’s poor planning, weak foundations, and overlooking structural details in the beginning stages. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to build…

You may have had the idea to build a summer house or a garden pavilion, a wooden garage or any wooden garden building as an extension of the space of your main building for some time. What you might not have considered is, that most garden buildings undergo multiple uses and so we would like…

May, June and July are traditionally the busiest months for most log cabin retailers. The number of daily orders takes off like a sky rocket in the second half of April. This is because so many people are full of the joys of Spring and want get ready to maximise outdoor living throughout the summer…

If you are thinking to use a garden building like a garden log cabin, a summer house, a or a garden room this summer, the time to order would be now. What are the reasons for this? Now, apart from us having designed a whole new range of garden buildings, garden summer houses, garages, sheds…

Home for Your Car Plus Dry and Save Storage Space A wooden garage is a versatile, affordable building with high aesthetic qualities and these are just three of the many reasons, why wooden garages have gained more and more popularity in Great Britain. As the the name suggests, parking your car in it is one…

Wooden DIY garden buildings are the most affordable prefab garden buildings and have the quickest assembly time. A wide range of models and many different design options, offer something for everybody when looking for a timber structure. Wood is also a very environmentally friendly building material since it is a 100% renewable source from nature….