Just as snow comes sods law
wow, looks great and I looked at this type of build but it was pricey and took a long time for build, wondering if a higher height log cabin with a mezz level in it might have been a better option. not that you can change now of course. How are you insulating? for something that size the insulation will be about 10K I'd have thought?
Waiting for roof to be inspected then will ask re insulation. I’ve read 180mm total. My builder friend reckons 100mm between rafter and 50mm on underside then plasterboard on that as well ?
wow, looks great and I looked at this type of build but it was pricey and took a long time for build, wondering if a higher height log cabin with a mezz level in it might have been a better option. not that you can change now of course. How are you insulating? for something that size the insulation will be about 10K I'd have thought?
Yeah, if only that was true Chris!
I think you need to see a log cabin like mine or Julians’s up close and personal - they aren’t going anywhere.
They are the same type of log cabins in Scandinavia and Switzerland have been around for a lot longer than 30 years. As with anything though, including brick, you need to maintain it. The roof on my shed is warranted for 30 years on its own, the rest of it 10!
Cheers
Neil.
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I believe I need to use a fire rated board at the top to protect the steel. The rafters are actually 8 x 2 so could squeeze even more insulation in as long as you leave the 50mm air gap. Not sure wether cheaper to go with the special insulated plaster board or normal board plus insulation.
It may be a while to save up for it all lol
Be enlightened Chris - with logs you can even put a mortgage on them! And agree on space!
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I believe I need to use a fire rated board at the top to protect the steel. The rafters are actually 8 x 2 so could squeeze even more insulation in as long as you leave the 50mm air gap. Not sure wether cheaper to go with the special insulated plaster board or normal board plus insulation.
It may be a while to save up for it all lol
Heating I’ve not decided upon yet. With all this insulation it would be nice to not have any. I do have gas and ellecy available. I’m intrigued by Neil’s heat pump and may look for more info