You have the choice of fitting the doors and windows in two ways; either prepare the doors and windows as described in "Changing your window frames to fit the log thickness of your cabin" and build them into the walls as you stack the wall logs OR build the walls which automatically creates the apertures [...]
Before you start, identify the roof boards from the floor boards. Both of these are 19mm thick but will be different lengths. Divide the roof boards equally and place ready either side of the cabin. Fit the first board at the front of the roof, lining it up with the edge of the roof beams. [...]
The cabin should be completed to roof level with the roof boards and rain slats fitted. Do not fit the side, front or rear fascia boards yet. You will have received extra materials as stated in your Insulation fitting instructions. The pressure treated timbers are to provide a border down the front edge of the [...]
Our felt roofing shingles are easy to fit and can be used on log cabins roofs with a slope of 12 degrees or more. The tools you will need are a hammer and a sharp knife for trimming. The shingles are fixed to the roof boards (or insulation boards if you have chosen the roof [...]
For a standard un insulated floor, the floor bearers are designed to run left to right across the building and at intervals of approximately 480-500mm centre distances from front to back. These bearers are supplied as stated in the cabin parts list. This method has open sides. For the insulated floor there are some additional [...]
Identify the 19mm pine floorboards by their length. Start with the first floor board parallel to the wall of the cabin. Ensure that the tongue of the board is facing away from the wall. Allow a small gap to allow for the natural movement of the wood. The chamfered corners should face downwards to provide [...]
A veranda makes a lovely addition to any log cabin – a great place for sitting out or alfresco dining. A typical veranda is usually made up of the veranda balustrade and pressure treated timber decking floor. Here we explain how to fit one. During the assembly of the cabin itself, you should already have [...]
Keops Construction Week ! Starting on Monday, for the next week or so we'll be explaining everything you need to know about building your Keops log cabin. Whether you've already started and you're in the middle of your project, or contemplating whether to have a go, you'll find our DIY guide full of handy tips [...]
A very nice video taken by one of our customers in Wales and featuring our very own team of Keops builders. The log cabin is a Keops Classic Style measuring 6 metres by 14 metres with an off centre roof pitch and built to building regulations standard.
