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How to fit the doors and windows
Remove the tongue of the log below the door Fixing the architrave from the inside Windows shown with optional decorative cross bars You have the choice of fitting the doors and windows in two ways;...
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Gables and roof beams
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Fitting the pre assembled gable into place Slotting in the roof beams Roof beams are fixed to the gable by nailing Once you have assembled the correct number...
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Roof boards and rain slats
Fit the first board at the front, then repeat along the length of the roof Nail each roof board to each roof beam and to the side wall as you go Before you start, identify the roof boards from the...
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Fitting the roof insulation
Fit a pressure treated border around the edge of the roof The insulation lies within the borders with the plywood side facing upwards The insulation boards are easily cut to size with a saw The...
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How to apply the felt roof shingles
Line up the starter strip leaving a 35mm overhang Ensure a correct tiling pattern is achieved Bend the shingle over the ridge and nail down firmly The tools you will need are a hammer and a sharp...
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Laying the floorboards
Lay the floor boards across the pressure treated floor bearers Ensure the tongue & groove fits together perfectly Nail each board to the bearer underneath Identify the 19mm pine floorboards by...
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Fitting the floor insulation
Floor insulation shown underneath the floorboards 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...
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Building a log cabin veranda
Laying out the veranda bearers Building up the balustrade walls Showing the sawn off log ends Fitting the metal support slats Laying the decking floor Finishing off the balustrade A veranda makes a...
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Not building on the flat needn’t be a slippery slope
A timber frame foundation If you’ve long considered having a log cabin but have been put off because your garden is undulating or sloping, don’t despair. There are a number of solutions available for...
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Mrs Woods gets her ‘Diet Coke’ moment!
Mrs Woods was so delighted with her new Keops Two bedroom Lodge (and the construction) that she felt the need to send us a few pictures… The Keops Construction Team If you’d like our team to build your...
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