Search results

4"x 2" raft (base) to raise cabin, 2" cabin bearers giving a 6" gap under the floor.

Decided to leave gap at top as I cant ventilate below what will be pea shingle covering the wooden raft. I have taken big steps to ensure no water gets under cabin and will keep my eye on moisture under boards before fitting out. Hope this helps.

yes i suppose the more the merrier. 44mm. log is advertised as adequate for office accomodation, i will have to see once I am using it how warm it is, and then modify or adapt as needed.

Lola thanks for your feedback, interesting, I was going to leave the gap between the boards and the insulation to stop the boards sweating but you suggest raising the insulation off the ground and venting that area, I guess it will invlove a little improvisation to raise the polystyrene beads...

I have raised the shed on a 4" decking raft and with the 2" base gives me a 6" void, however this is totally enclosed and not ventilated. water is diverted away from the shed with guttering and DPC membrane to soak away so i dont anticipate water creaping in. However, if i fill to 6" with...

The log cabin kit allows for the floor to be put in last, I am screwing the 19mm t&g so I can lift if needed without causing damage if I have damp problems. So far I have put about one quarter of the boards down and after viewing this site decided to get advice. In answer to your last question...

I have used 50mm felt nails to go through kingspan and into 20mm t&g roofing, would have liked 55mm felt nails but not available, nearest is 60mm on line which I am using for the ridge (double thickness shingles). yes, i agree, seems a little paradoxical to insulate and the create an air gap...

I have read a lot of posts relating to log cabins and they have raised acouple of concerns, 1. i have put shingles on top of felt on top of 40mm kingspan, as recommended. the instructions on fitting shingles was virtually nil, other than pictograms on plastic packing and a google search for...

Just finished assembling 44mm log cabin for use as an office, a little perturbed by some comments on this site suggesting log cabin kits are a waste of money and that you should build your own from scratch. My main concern is keeping it warm enough to work in and damp free. The roof is insulated...