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Residential Log Cabins

Our range of Residential Log Cabins, featuring 70mm thick logs to ensure the highest level of heat retainment. Ideal for housing alternatives or for a remote holiday home- Please note that planning permission and/or building regulations approval will be required for these cabins, especially for residential use. Please contact your local council association for more information.

With multiroom options available, plan out your new living space in the era of housing alternatives. If you prefer customise your own residential log cabin from scratch, have a look at our Bespoke Page.

What you need to know about residential log cabins

Please note that planning permission is usually required for these cabins, especially for residential use. Please contact your local council association for more information.

Planning permission

If the cabin is intended as a permanent residence, planning permission is almost always required. The intended use, whether permanent or temporary, significantly impacts the necessity for permission.

However, granny annexes sited in the garden for the exclusive use of a family member are usually exempt from planning permission.

Building regulations

Additionally, the intended use for the building, such as residential use. It's essential to consult with the local planning authority (LPA) to ensure compliance with all local regulations and to understand the specific requirements for your project.

This may include ensuring everything is installed correctly and safely, as well as how you insulate the log cabins. Ensuring your cabin is correctly insulated and ventilated will help ensure the longevity of the residential log cabin as well as reducing heating and energy costs.

Residential Log Cabin Interiors

With many of our residential log cabins having multi room layouts, you will have plenty of extra space to let our your interior creativity.

Decoration ideas for the interiors

Comfy and Soft Furnishing: A combination of comfortable seating options and cuddly additions, you’ll never want to leave your log cabin home even on the coldest of days. Along with suitably sized Garden Furniture or a sofa of your choice, complete the comfy elements with plush cushions, throws and blankets to your seating area.

Warm Lighting Fixtures: Whilst many of our Cabins let in plenty of natural light thanks to their doors and windows, additional fixtures with a warm light source amplifies the comfy interior, making your space more like and outdoor living room.

Natural Elements: Not only does residential Log Cabins structure and proximity in your garden draw you closer to nature, but it’s also a haven for natural interior options. Greenery is the biggest player. Make sure to add plenty of suitable potted plants to fill out spare space in your residential log cabins.

Textured Decor: No matter how full, monotonous textures can leave your Log Cabin space looking empty and unflattering. Mixing it up with textured decor such as rugs, wall art and trinkets breaks the interior sculpt of your cabin, adding intricacy.

Personal Touches: Finally, and most importantly, make it your own. Bring familiarity into your new cosy space to make it more relaxing and include an item or two from your house to really complete the look.

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These buildings can also be utilised as a perfect Granny Annexe for extra family members to call home.

All our Cabins are designed for self-assembly, including all the fixings. However with these larger scale buildings we do recommend considering a professional installer, as these plans are much more complex than our standard cabins. Worry not, we have our own list of Independent Installers/Fitters as well as our own Installation service

We also recommend reading our Residential Installation Guide and Residential Log Cabin Advice. These pages will cover all areas of your residential log cabin installation.

OUR STANDARD FEATURES

  • FREE* Delivery up to 14 Working Days on in stock cabins

  • Great Prices - and only our own products

  • No Pine / Spruce Mix

  • Luxury residential log cabin

  • Conical tongue and groove wall logs

  • Wind and Watertight corner connections on 90° corners

  • Slow grown Spruce

  • Dutch and German Quality

  • Snow loading: (110 - 140 kg/m.sq)

  • Tongue and Groove Spruce Roof boards

  • Pressure treated Foundations

  • IKO felt / FREE shingles / Standard Shingles

  • Moisture Content of 14%

  • Full Accessory Range

  • Expert and Knowledgeable Advice

DELIVERY OF YOUR RESIDENTIAL LOG CABIN

Our residential log cabins come in prepalletise kits and will arrive via an articulated vehicle with a demountable, self powered forklift to move the packages. Delivery will be curbside which usually means a driveway or a side path to your garden, you don’t have to be there for delivery. Please contact us if there are any limitations regarding size of your unloading area and access.

Once your delivery has been made, please check your cabin packages to ensure all items have arrived securely and without damage. Please note that most of our Residential Log Cabins will be supplied in multiple packages.

LOG CABIN BASES

One of the most important parts of the build installation is a log cabin base. To ensure our Residential Log Cabins have the long life span as intended, a flat and level base is required for any building.A base can be pretty much made out of anything: concrete, timber, paving stones. But, any base provided for any log cabin has to follow this criteria:

  • Consideration should be given to the majority of the weight being placed on the perimeter of the cabin.

  • Consideration should be given to the weight of the cabin, our Residential Log Cabins are between 58mm and 70mm thick, meaning a much heavier cabin.

  • It should be 100% level in every direction, this part is the most important.

  • The base should cover to just over the footprint size of the cabin.

For more details, please read Base Requirements for Log Cabins.

INSULATING YOUR RESIDENTIAL LOG CABIN

For all year round use, insulating your cabin is essential for enjoying residential use. Insulation will help your cabin stay warmer in the winter, and cooler during the summer heatwaves. Essential for keeping heating and electric costs lower in your cabin.While we don’t sell pre-insulated cabins, we do sell Cabin Insulation Packs. These kits will give you all the supplies needed for insulating both your cabin's floor and roof.

PVC DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR RESIDENTIAL LOG CABINS.

Alongside the superior log thickness and insulation pair, there is also the option of choosing PVC windows and doors for your Residential Log Cabin. PVC Windows and Doors are a hardwearing and virtually maintenance free alternative to standard glass windows and doors.Alongside the easy maintenance, PVC doors and windows are constructed using two panels of glass with a vacuum seal. Reducing the amount of heat that can pass through the gap and increasing its thermal efficiency. These should be taken into consideration when planning your ultimate Residential Log Cabin.

ELECTRICITY FOR YOUR LOG CABIN

With careful planning, electrifying a log cabin transforms it into a cozy haven that offers both wilderness charm and contemporary convenience.

The process begins with assessing the cabin’s structure and planning the electrical layout, ensuring compliance with local codes.

For more information consult our tips for: Electrics in log cabins

Most frequent asked questions

BENEFITS OF A LOG CABIN HOME

Residential Log Cabins are gaining more popularity each year, alongside the increase of the housing market. Many people who wish to have a little escape from busy towns and cities often turn to natural architecture as a solution while reaping the benefits of their choice, which is where cabins from this range really shine.

Made from slow grown, sustainable timber, your residential cabin will be made to the highest standard. This eco-friendly home solution can contribute to your wellbeing and the environments, with eco friendly materials being available for other parts of your homebuilding.

Our residential cabins feature all the basic components of a traditional home: a living space, a bedroom, and a bathroom area- Although plumbing is not included with these kits. Smaller residential cabins in the range will still give all the features of a living space ideal for single occupants or couples. While large multi-room cabins will create a comfortable living space for larger families, or if you need to expand on the storage you will need.

This range of cabins come in a variety of styles, so you are sure to find one to match your location or property. Whether you benefit more from a more traditionally styled residential cabin, or want something more modern and eccentric, we have plenty of cabins to choose from.

AFFORDABLE PRICES

At Tuin, we always try our best to sell our Residential Log Cabins and other garden buildings at the most affordable prices. You will easily find a range of our products on offer or discount during any period, as well as seasonal sales we have on occasion.

We do NOT take any payment until the week before your chosen week of delivery.