Garden sheds with classic log plank

Log Garden Shed

A log cabin is a Wooden garden house , which consist of particularly robust and durable logs. The log construction method has proven itself for thousands of years: it not only provides a rustic look, but also a special stability of the garden shed. For modern garden sheds The logs are cut to size with the latest milling technology, so that easy assembly of the logs is required and the log house is ready to be built within a short time.

What is a log cabin?

Log cabins are among the most popular garden sheds on the market. In general, log houses are characterized by the following features:

High stability: A log house is built piece by piece from solid logs, which are plugged together by means of a tongue and groove system and screwed securely together so that the Garden house structure is done quickly. Due to their construction, log houses are particularly stable, so that both small as well as large garden sheds with optimal statics. The wall thickness of log garden sheds is usually between 28 and 40 millimetres, sometimes even 70 millimetres, while garden houses made of prefabricated elements usually only have a wall thickness of about 14 to 28 millimetres.

Variable wall thickness: When choosing the wall thickness for a log garden shed, the following applies: the thicker the logs of the garden house, the more stable it is. Especially for large garden sheds, it is therefore advisable to use a high wall thickness. But the intended use also plays an important role in the best possible wall thickness. The thicker the walls, the warmer it is inside. So if the log cabin is to be used all year round, for example as a study or as a hobby workshop, it is best to buy a log house with 38mm , 40mm or even 70mm . If the garden house is to provide a frost-proof shelter, place the Garden Shed Planning it is better to aim for a wall thickness of at least 40 mm, because your plants and equipment are almost always frost-free even in winter. If the garden house is only used as a recreation room in spring or summer or only as a tool shed or bicycle shed all year round, a log house with 28mm .

Good energy balance: Log houses are considered to be particularly energy-efficient, as the ecological raw material wood conducts hardly any heat due to its particularly low heat transfer coefficient (U-value), so that little heat loss is to be feared through the walls. This effect is supported by the thick walls of log houses. Humidity is also regulated in a completely natural way, so the indoor climate is also excellent if you choose a log house. You can increase the weather resistance with an additional Garden house roof covering again, whereby you can also adjust the look individually to your wishes.

Where does the log cabin come from?

Log houses are the original form of a wooden house and have been known in Europe for thousands of years. But in other countries such as the USA or Canada, log houses have also been appreciated for many generations and are still being built. The success of log cabins is due to several advantages:

•Especially in wooded areas, tree trunks are available in abundance as building material, so that they are cheap.

•The fact that tree trunks are still particularly stable and durable as a building material is another advantage of log cabins. To ensure a safe Garden house foundation , they are almost indestructible.

•In addition, log houses are relatively easy to build due to their simple construction and modern milling technology means that they can also be easily realized in the form of self-assembly kits.

•It is also important that the building material wood is not only a renewable raw material, but also offers natural thermal insulation.

The high energy efficiency and the natural material are also what speak in favor of log houses as a garden house, especially in times of climate change.

How is a log cabin constructed? That's what makes it so special!

Buying a log cabin as a ready-made kit is the fastest and most cost-effective solution to get a summer seat, an equipment room or a shelter for bicycles, bobby cars and e-bikes.

Building a log cabin requires little manual skill. Modern kits are delivered to your home well packed with all the necessary individual parts and modern milling technology ensures that all parts fit together exactly. With the help of detailed instructions, all Karibu log houses can be easily assembled by yourself, although it is recommended to tackle this in pairs. Thanks to the 6-Plus corner connection patented by Karibu, the individual planks are inserted precisely on top of each other and then simply screwed together. Look forward to the great feeling when you have built your own log cabin in the garden yourself and it is finally completely in front of you.

There are various models of Karibu log houses, all of which score with an attractive design and maximum functionality. Simply choose from the variety of our models exactly the log house that suits you in terms of size, style, floor plan and Garden house roof shape best suits your ideas.

Depending on the requirements you place on your log house, you can also use it with Garden House Extensions such as with an extension roof or a terrace roof. This allows you to use your log cabin in an even more diverse way.

How much does a log cabin cost?

The price of a log cabin depends on various factors. The biggest influence on the log cabin prices is the size, equipment and accessories. The best price-performance ratio is offered by log houses as a DIY kit. Here you save on assembly, but you don't have to do without finesse and comfort. Karibu offers you various log garden houses, which differ in numerous details. Whether it is a log garden shed with a low wall thickness or a large log holiday home with Terrace and extension roof - we have the right model for your taste without breaking any budget.

It is true that log houses with thicker wall thickness cost a little more than with thinner wall thickness. However, if you want to use the log cabin all year round and even heat it in winter, you should still opt for a thicker wall thickness. As a result, the log cabin is better insulated, less heat is lost and you save the additional costs in the long term.

When you estimate the cost of a log cabin, don't forget to include the cost of any building permit and foundation. At Karibu, however, you will also find smaller log cabin models, for which you may not even have to pay a Garden house building permit .

How can you properly maintain a log cabin?

To ensure that you can enjoy your log log garden house for as long as possible, you should take care of a regular Garden Shed Care . First of all, you should thoroughly pre-treat the natural wood before assembly. As a result, the paint reaches all corners and edges and the log cabin is protected in the best possible way from weather influences, pests and mould. If the wood remains untreated, damage such as discoloration or cracks can occur very quickly. If, for example, moisture penetrates the wood, it swells and eventually becomes brittle and unstable. When exposed to sunlight, discoloration quickly occurs. Wood pests also spread very quickly in untreated wood.

To prevent this, it is best to prime the wood thoroughly with blue stain barrier primer and paint it with a wood preservative. For our log houses made of Nordic spruce, either a wood protection glaze or an open-pore wood protection paint are suitable. Later, you should check your garden shed at regular intervals for damage and remove it and renew the paint every 1-2 years for glaze and every 3-4 years for paint.

Do you need insurance for a log cabin?

To protect your log cabin from unforeseeable events such as hail, lightning and storms, but also burglary or vandalism, a Garden Shed Insurance that protects you in the event of an emergency. Depending on the household contents insurance, the protection for the inventory of a garden shed can also be covered in it. To do this, you should consult with the insurance company to see whether your log garden house can be included in the existing insurance. Residential building insurance covers damage to the house itself, whereby attached buildings such as garden sheds are usually included if they are located on the same property as the residential building. Sometimes, however, this only applies to buildings that already existed when the contract was signed, which is why it is better to ask your insurance company about this. So you play it safe!