Contrary to public belief, log cabins are one of the most sturdy structures because they are very well planned in advance meaning that very few errors are possible once the construction process commences.
Log cabins are homes specifically made up of logs or timber.
Today, Americans are still rediscovering and improving the natural lifestyle and designs of log cabins.
Gone are the times when log cabins were found with dirt floors and no facilities. Nowadays, they are as good as your own home.
The most contemporary use for garden buildings is indeed as garden offices.
Building your own log cabin as a second home gives you the option to erect your log cabin wherever you want (subject to planning permission).
Planning permission isn't normally needed for small log cabins as long as it is 5 meters away from the main property, does not exceed more than 50% of your total garden area and is less than 4 meters in height.
To maximize the life and maintenance of your summerhouse it’s recommended that you don’t have trees or shrubs overhanging it.
Europeans tend to build a log cabin for use in the garden and used as a summer house. However, log cabins are being built and used as home extensions more and more as a cheap alternative.
If you are thinking you want to build a log cabin, then you should seriously consider a log cabin kit which should cost less and take less time to finish.