Log Cabin Kit Buying Guide

The Log Cabin kits are some of our most popular items. They are designed to be DIY Projects and in most cases come with everything you need to make your cabin kit look just like the picture! The HGC team receives an awful lot of queires about these products and whilst we are always happy to help we thought we would put the answers to our more frequent requests on the blog!

What does my Garden Log Cabin Come with?

Although this can vary between suppliers most Log Cabin kits in the UK are supplied as a high quality DIY Kit. This will usually include everything you need in order to construct the cabin including any glazing and roof coverings although some cabins may have options for these. 

The cabins kits are constructed from high quality, pre-cut, pre-knotched, kiln dried, tongue and groove timber the thickness of the logs can vary depending on the cabin but they range from 19mm to 68mm. They are designed to be DIY Buildings and are usually assembled very quickly giving you a superb quality finish and a great looking log cabin with no hassle.

Choosing your log Cabin kit.

Choosing your log cabin kit will depend on a number of factors.The budget and space that you have for your new log cabin are key and of course your own personal taste will also have an influence! There are a few key cabin manufacturers on the market. Take a look in our Log Cabins Section on the website here you will get a good feel for what is available and can narrow your search on specific criteria using our 'shop by' options.

Online retailers like HGC are a great place to start looking for your cabin as you will be able to see many different cabins side by side.

It might even surprise you to know that in most cases they can even be cheaper to buy online!

Choosing your Log Cabin kit - Size

How much space do you actually have? Some of our cabins like the Finnlife Helsinki look amazing but are rather large for the average garden! Timber log cabins come in many different sizes many of these are designed for the smaller garden for example the Puro Log Cabin and the Mokki Cabin kit are two very different cabins that will grace any small garden.

If you are really stuck for space you may want to consider a corner cabin such as the Valo or the Flevoland Cabin Kits. These cabins fit neatly in the corner of your garden giving you a great place to relax and enjoy the Summer and plenty of space in your garden.

Choosing your Log Cabin Kit - Who is it for?

A log cabin kit can be whatever you want it to be. Whilst many people use the smaller models such as the sumu as an eyepleasing alternative to their garden shed the cabin kits are only limited by your imagination. We have had customers use their cabins as walk in wardrobes, summer rooms, guest rooms, home librairies and even home offices. These cabin kits are some of the most versatile garden buildings around.

Many of the cabin kits come with some great optional extras like underfloor heating, insulation kits and wooden or laminate flooring packs. These all help to make the cabin kits as versatile as you need them to be. The Tuleva for example with its large open spaces and tall glazed windows is an ideal studio space, whilst the three roomed Suoja is would make a great home office.

Choosing your Log Cabin Kit - Budget

A log cabin kit is a great way to add value to your home. Savvy home owners realise the importance of a well kept garden when it comes to selling a property. However the budget for your cabin is something you need to decide early on.

HGC has a great range to suit any pocket and remember all of our prices include VAT and Delivery.