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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….

We have put together a few tips to help you in choosing the right garden building for you. We will also explain some important features that affect the cabin price and why some garden buildings that look similar on first sight, have remarkably different price tags. Finally we will highlight some useful optional extras that…

Once you have built up the walls, it is time to install roof joists accordingly to cabin plans.  Now place the roof boards. Roof boards are 7-10 cm shorter than the top wall planks of the side wall. Place the roof boards evenly with the ends of side wall planks in front of the cabin…

The Eva C DIY garden log cabin for Katrin was delivered on Friday afternoon. The next day, three strapping chaps got started at 9am with the assembly. By 7pm, even installation of roofing shingles and exterior treatment were all completed. Katrin went for the easiest and less expensive option for foundations and used concrete slabs…

Cabin insulation kits from Summerhouse24 A basic garden log cabin is a seasonal building, but with a very small amount of extra work, you can insulate your cabin and use the space 365 days a year. It is much easier and cheaper to insulate your cabin at the point of first installation than fit it…

The most common wall thickness used for garden buildings is between 28mm and 92mm. You can find cabins with less than 20mm walls on the market, but these are mostly very small tool sheds or poor quality garden houses with a short life span. We would not recommend you go for less than 28 mm…

A sunroom is an area that is attached or combined into a home, office, restaurant, or other building. They usually have lots of windows to allow sunlight and enjoyment of the outdoors while still sheltering their inhabitants from weather conditions.  These sun spaces serve three main purposes: a source of heat, an area to grow…

Wood fired hot tubs are mostly used in home gardens and holiday cottages. They are a less expensive alternative to standard outdoor whirlpool systems such as Jacuzzi©. Traditional wood fired hot tubs don’t have fancy lighting systems, hydro jets or massage systems, they are made to enjoy the peace and quiet of your surroundings while…

More and more people are becoming self employed and need an office. A home office instead of renting a space in a business center will free you from rental costs and give you a more flexible and economic alternative. A home office in the garden is one of the best options to create a peaceful…

You can see our full range of garden log cabins and summer houses by clicking here. 1. Building regulations and planning permission “My garden and my rules” is unfortunately not exactly the way it works with setting up a summer house or any other building in your garden. Whether you need to apply for a…