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Shelving Advice
When shelving, never attach the logs together directly. Use floating frame fixings instead, this advice applies to the wooden storm slat. We do have a handy article about fixings things to these...
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Wind Loads
Our cabins are not officially evaluated for wind loads. Only snow loading limits/roof strengths are assessed to meet Dutch/German standards. However for an exposed areas we certainly have recommen...
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Internal Wall and Partition
There are different methods when building an internal wall in these Log Cabins whether that be a Stud wall with cladding or with Solid Logs. It is very important to remember though that your log ca...
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Roof Board Positioning
Roof boards are positioned to the flat surface, facing upwards for the roof material to be applied. The ‘V’ grooves will be on the inside. Every boards needs to be nailed twice on every junction ...
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Combining Two Log Cabins
Combining two log cabins is possible, but consideration must be given that allows them to move (contract and expand) as separate buildings. When doing this, we would recommend to use the log cabin ...
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Aluminium Roofing Trim
The Aluminium Roofing trims are a great way of to give the finishing touches to your Flat or Pent roofed log cabin or Gazebo. They can go around the perimeter of your roof capping off your chosen r...
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Site Visit
We are often asked if we can perform a site visit to see which Log Cabin would will work best. I am afraid this is not a service we offer. We will be happy though to speak to you on the phone or by...
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Log Cabin Treatment Colour
Tuin does not offer samples of Log Cabin treatment colour. We show the colours as best as we can on the product pages and printed catalogue. We do not have specific pictures of log cabins in the v...
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Pre-Treatment for Log Cabins
Although we offer pre-treatment for our log cabins, this is only an undercoat, and will still need extra treatment once it’s been installed. You will need at least one good final coat to finish th...
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Adding Electricity
Adding Electricity in the cabins and sockets is not a service that we offer. Please see this page for mor advice on installation: Electrical Installation in a Log Cabin. When adding in electrics i...