Utilising sturdy tongue and groove cladding, garden log cabins are robust buildings that can become whatever you want them to be.
Made from high-quality European sourced timber our log cabins offer a modern take on a traditional look. But log cabins are about so much more than beautiful aesthetics. Available in a range of cladding thicknesses (19, 28, 44mm), you can customise your log cabin summerhouse to be the perfect year-round space.
Add a room to your home and to your house’s overall value and appeal with a home bar, games and garden room, or even a home office with a BillyOh log cabin.
Here at Garden Buildings Direct, we’re a leader in supplying log cabins UK. And we offer many ways for you to transform aspects of your traditional log cabin. We offer options to customise:
The size of your log cabin
The wood treatment
The log cladding thickness
Floor and roof options
Window glazing
As well as a large range of products from contemporary log cabins to log cabin summerhouses.Our BillyOh log cabins are also made from premium softwood materials. This provides strong structural strength and durability. The sheds themselves are available in alpine, apex, pent and traditional styles, meaning all gardens and tastes are also catered for. Built to last; any items you’re looking to store inside your log cabin, from bikes and lawn mowers to work electronics, are guaranteed to be safe.
Garden Office Log Cabins
One of the most popular uses of a log cabin outdoor building is to turn it into a garden home office. Even a small log cabin can act as a separate room to your house where you can create a relaxing and productive environment. Perfect for those who are self-employed or small business owners, by installing a log cabin in your garden, you can cut down on travel costs and office rentals.But you can also use your garden cabin as a games room, man cave, she shed, or summer house. By insulating your log cabin, you could even make use of it as a space for guests, or keep it cosy for year-round use.
Log Cabin Sheds
Alternatively, log cabin sheds can act as a welcome upgrade from smaller wooden sheds. With double-door designs, you can easily manoeuvre larger garden tools like lawnmowers as well as bikes And, with options for single-glazed shatterproof SAN glass or double-glazing, you can keep your belongings safe and regulate your garden cabin’s temperature.
Small Log Cabins
If you have a limited amount of garden space, but still want the clean modern aesthetic of a log cabin, why not opt for one of our smaller log cabins? Our smaller outdoor buildings come with the same guarantee of quality. Even a small log cabin can still be transformed into a cosy spare living room for entertaining guests, watching TV, or simply taking a nap. Make your log cabin a personal space on your own terms.
Log Cabin Playhouses
And our BillyOh log cabins aren’t just limited to adults. We also offer log cabins in a playhouse design. You can provide a place for your kids to run wild alongside their imaginations. Whether it's pretending to be a cowboy, princess, or the next Avenger, a log cabin playhouse can provide plenty of space for all kinds of play.Our log cabin playhouses come in a range of beautifully crafted single and barn doors with options for traditional cottage-style windows, shutters, and flower boxes. In addition, some of our log cabin playhouses are available in two storeys. This means that children grow into their garden cabin with a playhouse that has their future in mind. With a raised platform for a bed, add some comfy chairs downstairs to make a pretend kitchen and you may find they want to spend more time there than in the actual house!By allowing children to play in a playhouse with planters you may even introduce them to a new love of gardening. Giving children responsibility and projects can help their development and learning. And you may even find they take an interest in the rest of the garden.
Log Cabin Summerhouses
BillyOh luxury log cabins are guaranteed to bring you joy. Designed to provide you with an outdoor garden space which is suitable for relaxing, entertaining, and even working from home, our log cabin summerhouse could be the answer to a home extension. With quality tongue and groove construction, you’ll have a sturdy outdoor building that’s manufactured to last.
Stylish Log Cabins
There are a number of ways you can transform a log cabin into something amazing. Many are conventional. However, there are some which may spark your imagination.One example is using a traditional log cabin as a crafts room. Even a small log cabin can provide you with enough space for a large table or even floor space to get creative. If you prefer crafts and have fabrics waiting to be used, why not customise your log cabin with shelves and draws? Alternatively, why not convert your garden log cabin into a home cinema? With blackout blinds, a TV or projector, surround sound and a few comfy seats, you can transform your log cabin. A log cabin home gym could even prove to be a cost-effective way of keeping fit. Or, if you’re planning to have guests, you could convert your log cabin into a spare bedroom. A spare room in your log cabin room is perfect for extending the functionality of your house without needing an extension. If you weigh up the cost of adding another bedroom to your house, a log cabin seems like a very reasonable alternative.And lastly, another great way to utilise an outdoor garden cabin is to turn it into a studio or games room. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your children or other half are having fun (and you don't have to listen to it!). If they’re into music, an insulated cabin can allow them to rehearse with you safe in the knowledge that there’s a bit of soundproofing. Or, if you’re looking at having a games room for the children or even for yourself, a log cabin can provide the perfect divide between work and home.
Log Cabin Sizes
When looking for log cabins for sale, you’ll need to measure the site of your proposed cabin. Consider what you want to store or set up inside your garden cabin and mark out an area that seems suitable. When choosing a site for your log cabin, think about sunlight and which direction you want it to face as well as boundaries and overhanging trees. Try not to build at the bottom of a slope or on marshy or damp ground. Luckily for you, here at Garden Buildings Direct we offer log cabins in a range of sizes from 3.5 x 2.5m all the way up to almost 6 x 5m models. And, as our products come in easy-to-assemble tongue and groove panels, you can have a quick garden log cabin put up in no time.
Log Cabin Planning Permission
However, before purchasing a stylish log cabin, it’s important to know about any planning regulations which may apply to your garden building. Planning regulations which may affect your proposed log cabin include:
If your log cabin is likely to extend past the boundary of your house.
If your log cabin is within two metres from a boundary.
If your highest eaves are taller than 2.5m or exceed a ridge height of 4m.
If your cabin exceeds 50% of the area of your garden.
If you proposed cabin site is closer than 2.5m to your main house.
However, with a BillyOh log cabin you can be sure in making a purchase that adheres to these guidelines (e.g. eaves and ridge height) where possible. Remember, planning permission can vary depending on things like your area and the style of garden building you’re opting for. We recommend reading our quick guide to log cabin planning permission if you have further questions.
Log Cabin Maintenance
Taking care of your log cabin is essential in ensuring its longevity. One of the most important ways of maintaining a contemporary log cabin is by regularly applying wood treatment. This could either be oil-based, water-based treatments, solvent and spirit-based or through dip- or pressure treatment. Treating the timber of a log cabin can help protect against pests and rot. Each form of treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. For instance, oil-based treatments only require being retouched every five years. This may sound convenient. However, oil-based treatment is actually one of the least effective forms of treatment.In addition, solvent and spirit-based treatments are one of the more effective methods of treatment, and will only need retouching every three years. On the other hand, pressure treatment is able to go deeper into the pre-cut timber. This means it is likely to have stronger weather protection than the other methods. That’s why we offer pressure-treatment For more information, we suggest checking out our ultimate guide to log cabins.
Log Cabin Thickness
Our log cabins utilise high-quality European sourced timber and come in a variety of log thicknesses. These include 19mm, 28mm, and 44m thick cladding. So what does log thickness mean? Here are some quick tips to help you when choosing a log cabin.All our log cabins use tongue and groove cladding whereby notches in the panels fit into corresponding grooves. So no matter what log thickness you go for, you’ll be assured of a tight seal and a durable, weatherproof product even if you’re just constructing a quick log cabin.19mm is more than suitable for a log cabin. However, as it is on the thinner Therefore, 19mm is best suited to log cabin summerhouses for use mainly during the warmer months. 28mm thickness will allow for further year-round use and help to insulate and regulate the temperature in your garden cabin better. Whereas 44mm log cabin cladding will allow your garden building to be better equipped at dealing with harsh weather conditions. We also offer double-glazing options on our log cabins. For more information, you can check out how to damp proof and insulate your garden building for more information.
Free and Fast Delivery
All of our products are ready and available for delivery throughout the UK mainland. On top of that, free delivery is available for the majority of the country. Please contact our customer service team to discuss delivery options for your postcode.
Why Buy a Log Cabin From Garden Buildings Direct?
Here at Garden Buildings Direct, we’re a leader in supplying log cabins UK. And we offer many ways for you to transform aspects of your traditional log cabin. We offer options to customise:
The size of your log cabin
The wood treatment
The log cladding thickness
Floor and roof options
Window glazing
As well as a large range of products from contemporary log cabins to log cabin summerhouses.Our BillyOh log cabins are also made from premium softwood materials. This provides strong structural strength and durability. The sheds themselves are available in alpine, apex, pent and traditional styles, meaning all gardens and tastes are also catered for. Built to last; any items you’re looking to store inside your log cabin, from bikes and lawn mowers to work electronics, are guaranteed to be safe.
Garden Office Log Cabins
One of the most popular uses of a log cabin outdoor building is to turn it into a garden home office. Even a small log cabin can act as a separate room to your house where you can create a relaxing and productive environment. Perfect for those who are self-employed or small business owners, by installing a log cabin in your garden, you can cut down on travel costs and office rentals.But you can also use your garden cabin as a games room, man cave, she shed, or summer house. By insulating your log cabin, you could even make use of it as a space for guests, or keep it cosy for year-round use.
Log Cabin Sheds
Alternatively, log cabin sheds can act as a welcome upgrade from smaller wooden sheds. With double-door designs, you can easily manoeuvre larger garden tools like lawnmowers as well as bikes And, with options for single-glazed shatterproof SAN glass or double-glazing, you can keep your belongings safe and regulate your garden cabin’s temperature.
Small Log Cabins
If you have a limited amount of garden space, but still want the clean modern aesthetic of a log cabin, why not opt for one of our smaller log cabins? Our smaller outdoor buildings come with the same guarantee of quality. Even a small log cabin can still be transformed into a cosy spare living room for entertaining guests, watching TV, or simply taking a nap. Make your log cabin a personal space on your own terms.
Log Cabin Playhouses
And our BillyOh log cabins aren’t just limited to adults. We also offer log cabins in a playhouse design. You can provide a place for your kids to run wild alongside their imaginations. Whether it's pretending to be a cowboy, princess, or the next Avenger, a log cabin playhouse can provide plenty of space for all kinds of play.Our log cabin playhouses come in a range of beautifully crafted single and barn doors with options for traditional cottage-style windows, shutters, and flower boxes. In addition, some of our log cabin playhouses are available in two storeys. This means that children grow into their garden cabin with a playhouse that has their future in mind. With a raised platform for a bed, add some comfy chairs downstairs to make a pretend kitchen and you may find they want to spend more time there than in the actual house!By allowing children to play in a playhouse with planters you may even introduce them to a new love of gardening. Giving children responsibility and projects can help their development and learning. And you may even find they take an interest in the rest of the garden.
Log Cabin Summerhouses
BillyOh luxury log cabins are guaranteed to bring you joy. Designed to provide you with an outdoor garden space which is suitable for relaxing, entertaining, and even working from home, our log cabin summerhouse could be the answer to a home extension. With quality tongue and groove construction, you’ll have a sturdy outdoor building that’s manufactured to last.
Stylish Log Cabins
There are a number of ways you can transform a log cabin into something amazing. Many are conventional. However, there are some which may spark your imagination.One example is using a traditional log cabin as a crafts room. Even a small log cabin can provide you with enough space for a large table or even floor space to get creative. If you prefer crafts and have fabrics waiting to be used, why not customise your log cabin with shelves and draws? Alternatively, why not convert your garden log cabin into a home cinema? With blackout blinds, a TV or projector, surround sound and a few comfy seats, you can transform your log cabin. A log cabin home gym could even prove to be a cost-effective way of keeping fit. Or, if you’re planning to have guests, you could convert your log cabin into a spare bedroom. A spare room in your log cabin room is perfect for extending the functionality of your house without needing an extension. If you weigh up the cost of adding another bedroom to your house, a log cabin seems like a very reasonable alternative.And lastly, another great way to utilise an outdoor garden cabin is to turn it into a studio or games room. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your children or other half are having fun (and you don't have to listen to it!). If they’re into music, an insulated cabin can allow them to rehearse with you safe in the knowledge that there’s a bit of soundproofing. Or, if you’re looking at having a games room for the children or even for yourself, a log cabin can provide the perfect divide between work and home.
Log Cabin Sizes
When looking for log cabins for sale, you’ll need to measure the site of your proposed cabin. Consider what you want to store or set up inside your garden cabin and mark out an area that seems suitable. When choosing a site for your log cabin, think about sunlight and which direction you want it to face as well as boundaries and overhanging trees. Try not to build at the bottom of a slope or on marshy or damp ground. Luckily for you, here at Garden Buildings Direct we offer log cabins in a range of sizes from 3.5 x 2.5m all the way up to almost 6 x 5m models. And, as our products come in easy-to-assemble tongue and groove panels, you can have a quick garden log cabin put up in no time.
Log Cabin Planning Permission
However, before purchasing a stylish log cabin, it’s important to know about any planning regulations which may apply to your garden building. Planning regulations which may affect your proposed log cabin include:
If your log cabin is likely to extend past the boundary of your house.
If your log cabin is within two metres from a boundary.
If your highest eaves are taller than 2.5m or exceed a ridge height of 4m.
If your cabin exceeds 50% of the area of your garden.
If you proposed cabin site is closer than 2.5m to your main house.
However, with a BillyOh log cabin you can be sure in making a purchase that adheres to these guidelines (e.g. eaves and ridge height) where possible. Remember, planning permission can vary depending on things like your area and the style of garden building you’re opting for. We recommend reading our quick guide to log cabin planning permission if you have further questions.
Log Cabin Maintenance
Taking care of your log cabin is essential in ensuring its longevity. One of the most important ways of maintaining a contemporary log cabin is by regularly applying wood treatment. This could either be oil-based, water-based treatments, solvent and spirit-based or through dip- or pressure treatment. Treating the timber of a log cabin can help protect against pests and rot. Each form of treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. For instance, oil-based treatments only require being retouched every five years. This may sound convenient. However, oil-based treatment is actually one of the least effective forms of treatment.In addition, solvent and spirit-based treatments are one of the more effective methods of treatment, and will only need retouching every three years. On the other hand, pressure treatment is able to go deeper into the pre-cut timber. This means it is likely to have stronger weather protection than the other methods. That’s why we offer pressure-treatment For more information, we suggest checking out our ultimate guide to log cabins.
Log Cabin Thickness
Our log cabins utilise high-quality European sourced timber and come in a variety of log thicknesses. These include 19mm, 28mm, and 44m thick cladding. So what does log thickness mean? Here are some quick tips to help you when choosing a log cabin.All our log cabins use tongue and groove cladding whereby notches in the panels fit into corresponding grooves. So no matter what log thickness you go for, you’ll be assured of a tight seal and a durable, weatherproof product even if you’re just constructing a quick log cabin.19mm is more than suitable for a log cabin. However, as it is on the thinner Therefore, 19mm is best suited to log cabin summerhouses for use mainly during the warmer months. 28mm thickness will allow for further year-round use and help to insulate and regulate the temperature in your garden cabin better. Whereas 44mm log cabin cladding will allow your garden building to be better equipped at dealing with harsh weather conditions. We also offer double-glazing options on our log cabins. For more information, you can check out how to damp proof and insulate your garden building for more information.
Free and Fast Delivery
All of our products are ready and available for delivery throughout the UK mainland. On top of that, free delivery is available for the majority of the country. Please contact our customer service team to discuss delivery options for your postcode.
If your log cabin doesn’t exceed 50% of your garden size or the front of your house, it should fall under ‘permitted development’, meaning you wouldn’t require planning permission. However, we’d still advise checking with your local planning authority first. Or you can read our guide to log cabin planning permission.
There are several different types of timber which log cabins are commonly made from, each offering a unique set of features.
Spruce - Aesthetically pleasing option. Structurally strong. A more expensive option.
Pine - Cheaper option. Less dense than spruce. Requires less treatment to prevent rotting.
Cedar - Softwood. Easier to work and offers a long lifespan. Weather resistant. A premium timber.
Douglas Fir - Durable alternative. Fairly resistant to rot. Doesn’t fully accept treatment causing increased maintenance and reduced lifespan.
Yes, you definitely can. With some planning and either know-how or hiring a plumber, you can install a variety of bathroom options in your garden building. Just remember that converting your log cabin into permanent living quarters may require planning permission. So check with your local council. Otherwise, check out our quick guide to installing utilities in your garden building.
The ideal thickness for your log cabin depends on where you live, the weather you experience, and how you plan to use it throughout the year.
Our BillyOh log cabins vary in thickness from 19mm to 44m. Each of these offers a different level of durability and strength. The thicker the log, the stronger and insulated your log cabin will be. This means you’ll be able to use it more often throughout the year, even in harsh and cold weather.
However, thinner log cladding can be better for summer use. Either way, all our log cabins are built from high-quality materials with a strong tongue and groove seal that ensures long-lasting quality.
Insulating a log cabin is by no means an essential. Depending on your chosen log thickness, and what you intend to use it for, your log cabin will be sufficiently insulated for most usage.
However, if you plan to spend a large amount of time in your log cabin i.e. during winter, for work, or even overnight, then it’s worth considering. You can insulate your log cabin by laying Celotex boards underneath flooring and under roof cladding. For more, read our guide on insulating a log cabin.
There are a number of different ways in which log cabin wood can be treated. They include:
Water-based treatments - This requires no primer and can be applied directly onto wood, after first removing any grease, wax or dirt from your cabin’s exterior. This treatment should be applied every year.
Solvent/spirit-based treatments - This is an effective form of treatment which involves a gentle application to ensure it is smooth with an even coating. It is recommended to apply this every three or so years.
Oil-based treatment - The UV-protection ensures that this is a long lasting treatment type, only requiring retouching every five or so years. The treatment soaks into timber, providing strong weather protection.
Pressure treatment - This introduces wood preservatives deep into pre-cut timber in a vacuum, ensuring excellent protection against harsh weather conditions. Pressure-treated wood requires little maintenance and can save you money in the long run. That’s why we offer it as an option on many of our garden buildings.
This is partially dependent on the type of treatment you applied to your log cabin. For example, choosing the add-on of pressure-treated timber means your garden cabin will require far less maintenance in the long run. But no, log cabins aren’t particularly any more high maintenance than any garden building. You get out what you put in. Just make sure to keep your roof clear of debris, maintain a healthy airflow to prevent damp, and sand, prime, and treat your timber as necessary.
This is dependent on a number of different factors including wood treatment and thickness, weather conditions, and care. However, the BillyOh guarantee covers log cabins against rot, decay, and insect infestation for up to 10 years (up to 15 for pressure-treated garden buildings). With proper care and maintenance, you could extend your log cabin’s life well beyond that.
We offer a large range of log cabins with sleek and elegant designs that also offer practicality and endless opportunity. Below are some of our top log cabins if you want to get some ideas:
The Tianna is incredibly versatile, thanks to a side store which allows it to be used for both storage and relaxation. A modern, gently sloping pent roof allows for excellent runoff and creates a stylish cabin design which is sure to look great in any garden.
The Carmen has gorgeous glass double-doors for maximising on natural light. 19mm or 28mm cladding is available with plenty of internal space to ensure that this is an area to enjoy all year long. You could even transform your Carmen into a home pub, thanks to the option of adding a garden bar to your cabin.
Aside from its aesthetically pleasing pent design, what we love about the Fraya is the front overhang. This perfectly lends itself to creating a shaded area of tranquility, both inside your log cabin and directly outside, with the overhang keeping the sun out of your eyes on sunny days.
The Darcy’s modern reverse apex design gives it a contemporary style that’s perfect for revitalising a garden. With fully glazed doors and opening windows, the Darcy allows in lots of natural light and helps to create a light and airy space for you to enjoy.
Our BillyOh log cabins are made with high-quality materials and designed to be easy and simple to assemble. Simply follow the digital assembly instructions included in your order confirmation. With a team of at least 2 people, you can fit the interlocking tongue and groped logs together and have your log cabin up in no time!
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