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Thanks for that - I thought it would be that way round but there was a part of me thought the mastic (very expensive with no acetic acid) might not stick to the Sikkens. Thanks again for taking the time.

Hi - Help. I am building a residential log cabin and need advice for the gaps between logs and timber uprights/ window frames etc.. Do I use the Sikkens first brushing into the gaps and then fill with the mastic .... or do I fill the gaps then use the Sikkens? Very grateful for all opinions and...

Hi - I have fitted double glazed windows to my log cabin. They were bought secondhand and had never been fitted. A local builder had stored them from a cancelled job. The fastening mechanism of one of them is broken. They were originally from Magnet and first they said they would find out if...

Hi - a bit complicated but here goes. I am building a log cabin not subject to Building reguilations. It is 16 metres by 5.5 metres supported on God knows how many block pillars --- like roman columns - as the ground slopes and I wasn't allowed proper foundations. I need advice on what to...

Thanks for very fast reply..... really appreciated but you really do need to get out more!!!!! How about a log cabin in bleak, wet, cold Scotland!!!! Won't be so bad when I get the doors on ----- and insulation (where can I get that with no money???) Have a great weekend and thanks again.

Hi - thanks for that - is that the same as a No 6?

Hi - fitting as new but second hand Ledbury doorframe into log cabin. It was still in packaging with all screws in packets EXCEPT the ones for holding the frame together! They seem to have been misplaced before I received it. Could someone PLEASE help by explaining in simple B and Q type terms...

Thanks for that static - was going to put in quite a few block supports. The main worry is the joining/splicing of the long pieces of timber so that apart from the weight of my log panels pushing down.... hopefully offset by the block tiers.... I want to give as much stability as possible...

Hi Freddy and Alistair..... I have been allowed the log cabin for two years - in other words temporary planning permission. After two years it is supposed to be removed.... hence trying to build at low cost. I see you are in Ayrshire Alistair - I am almost on the border. Best regards both of you...

:lol: Hi - Help please. I am building a log cabin from scratch (with temporary planning permission). Base has to be free standing so am using block pillars. On top of these pillars strategically placed I am putting a ring beam (so I am told!) of timber 8" x 2" on edge. As the total length of one...