Category: Guides
8 Ways to Safeguard Your Garden Against Thieves and Burglary
If you have a log cabin, it’s important to consider security and how to discourage any would be criminals. Sadly, rural crime is on the rise. Since the beginning of 2018, more than £30 million worth of goods have been stolen from garden sheds and outbuildings across England and Wales. In this time, over 70,000 […]
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Garden Log Cabin vs Loft Conversion?
With real estate prices soaring year on year and space becoming an even hotter commodity, homeowners are looking for ways to transform their properties by investing in new additions or conversions. Unused space in any home isn’t ideal, and we’re all searching for new ways to make the most out of our houses. Attic or […]
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Are Garden Offices Warm in the Winter?
Something we are all too familiar with is the unpredictability of the great British weather. With heavy rain one moment and the skies breaking out in sunshine the next, we never know what is around the corner! With the above in mind, the UK weather is one thing to consider when it comes to deciding […]
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Inspiration – A Garden Hobby Room
Having a hobby is a great way to spend your spare time, relax and unwind from your daily routine. However, once a hobby starts taking over the home, things can get far from relaxing for all involved. A garden hobby room is an ideal solution for hobbyists who wish to have their own secluded, purpose-built […]
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What Foundation Do I Need for a Garden Log Cabin?
As the saying goes, ‘‘a chain is only as strong as its weakest link”; the same can be said about a log cabin – it’s only as strong as the foundations on which it’s been built on. A level, firm and stable foundation is a critical starting point when building a Garden Log Cabin. A […]
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Log Cabin Sustainability – Proud to Be Green
At Eco Friendly Lodge Cabins, manufacturing environmentally friendly and sustainable products is very important to us. All the garden log cabins that we create are built to a high standard using sustainable materials and meet latest building regulations on insulation values. More information on the sustainable materials we use can be found below: FSC […]
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Log Cabin Builders Wales
All our Log Cabins are built to a high standard using sustainable materials and meet latest building regulations on insulation values. We service most of the UK including Wales, England and Scotland. More information about our log cabin specification can be found below: – Foundations are a concrete plinth type. Floors constructed using C24 Timber […]
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Inspiration – 8 Popular Garden Log Cabin Uses
Many people look at log cabins as nothing more than a glorified summer house or a dumping ground for garden equipment and furniture. If you are one of these people, you’ll be surprised to know this isn’t the case. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, log cabins are extremely versatile and can be […]
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Guide to Buying a Garden Annexe in the UK 2023
Garden annexes aren’t just for the elderly. They are useful spaces for families of all ages when an extra space is needed. Questions You Might Have: What type of annexe should I build? How do I get approval? What will it cost? How long will it take? Why Eco Friendly Lodge Cabins? We are a […]
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Log Cabin Repairs: When to DIY and When to Call an Expert
A log cabin is a fantastic investment for all the family to enjoy. From extra office space to a garden room, it is truly a versatile space. Yet, much like any treasured addition to a garden, care and maintenance is needed. Some repair tasks are straightforward enough for a bit of DIY, while others demand […]
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