The plastic floor formers should be filled with pea shingle to provide their full strength. Over time the plastic will deform without the pea shingle to take the load. They are designed to contain the shingle to stop it moving sideways so the pea shingle takes the full load. Guess if you are not going to add a grand piano or lots of filling cabinets full of paper you will get away with it, as normal floor loads will be light.
I built one about 15 years ago, still standing and perfect. A couple of things to note, 1, when nailing never actually nail straight, better to nail at different angles because this stops the whole thing just pulling out.( but I am sure you will be ok , its just a tip from a mate who is a joiner ) 2, the shelves you put up are fixed to the wall and resting on the door frame it looks like, the wall expand in winter and contract in summer by a considerable amount but the door frames don't so the door frame will push on the shelf and bow it ( I know from experience lol ). 3 The obvious question is how you are going to retreat the back next to fence in 5 years or so , maybe have to remove the fence panels?
THIS IS THE SAME ONE AS WE ARE GOING TO GET AND TURNING IT INTO A BAR AND SEATING AREA BUT WILL BE DOING IT IN THE SUMMER AND PRAY IT IS WARM AND DONT RAIN .
We did the same a bit of advice treat the connecting logs before you build it will not take you long but it just saves water getting in a later date also buy your felt for the roof and treatments yourself. It works out cheaper.
Hey! Thanks for the video. Also looking at getting one of these. I think a few others have asked, but interested in how well it’s held up since you built? Any issues?
Looks good man, if you dont mind me asking what size is your workshop and hows it holding up? I'm looking to get one of these Dunster House sheds for a workshop im building. Is the floor sturdy enough for all your heavy equipment? thanks
What is the tempearture like in yoru workshop ? In winter and summer. Planning to build similar Log cabin as Office in my Garden. Thinking adding insulation maybe ?
Great question. The truth is, summer is hot and winter is cold, with everything in between. If you have a heater, then in winter with insulation it'll be toasty. But in the summer you'll need to keep the windows open.
Were you pre-drilling the holes before hammering in the nails along the roof? Also, what was the black box you were carrying around when assembling the walls between each length of timber please?
Thanks for this, we have just bought a second hand one (a two year old 4m x3m) and dismantling looks difficult. Could the roof be taken off in one piece?
How did you get your windows to open? Just mostly finished the coronet corner office build and the windows just won't open. There are no instructions on how to position the handles, I've tried both possible ways, and it's as though the windows are screwed shut or something.
Currently thinking about getting this model. How has this cabin held up during the colder months, has any of the timber layers moved much, have you had to repaint these areas at all? Thanks👍🏻
Getting this cabin soon. So you put the dpm down onto the concrete and lay the bearers onto that? Overlapping thr dpm over thr side of the bearers like a canvas?
@@footballno1 thank you. Also I want to insulate the walls. Do I put the dpm on the outside wall and then PIR board and then plasterboard, or does the DPM go between the plasterboard and PIR?
Hi mate, been eyeing up the Dunster house cabins for a while. How are you finding the insulation in peak of summer/winter? I'd be using mine as a garden office and worry it will be too hot/cold without spending a fortune on insulation. Thanks
Hi, I'm loving mine, however, in summer, you have to keep the doors and windows open, gets very hot. In winter I use a little heater (I've done a video) and it warms it up nicely, but soon gets cold when it's off. I have no insulation, but I'm not in there for hours on end...
@@JBTV Thanks for the reply. Was fully expecting to need to get a little heater so no surprise there. Sounds like adding any sort of insulation would help for what I need then, as I'd be in there 9hrs a day minimum. Don't want to have to wear a glove and scarves to work haha.
Genuinely curious to learn... Why did you nail the floor board in and not screw into the supports? There's no real need for the sheer strength of a nail there, and you'd want the pulling strength of the screw to prevent lift/movement over time. Cheers
I just pulled the trigger on the same one, so this video gave us a visual taster of whats to come, so thank you! Quick question, I saw one of the guys applying something to the tongues before the next board being put on, was it a wood preservative or an adhesive?
Justin great video! Did you source the rapid base separately, if so where from and what how many did you use for the 5x3 - I have ordered a 4x3 so need to start prepping for the base.
Hi, your cabin looks great. When you did the wall layers, did you nail or screw the boards to each other. So, it makes one solid board as such. Kind regards
Hi, thanks man. I did screw some of the wall boards together, particularly if they were bowed. However, since completing the build, I have installed some braces to the inside walls. It is very windy on the south coast, and I wanted to ensure all the wall boards were attached to each other.
@JBTV thanks for your response. I've just purchased a cabin, and it's doesn't really explain if the boards are fixed together. I'll probably go with your method of fixing a few boards as I work my way up and the timber braces inside seems a good idear to tie it all together. Cheers JB
I'm building one can someone tell me why The 6 gable ends that's 3 either side are pined together. like that you can't separate them without damaging them. That's how they arrived. Thanks.
I think for many DIY people you should have shown base build
Would love to see how it’s holding up a year later 👍
Hello, The cabin looks great! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Thank you 😁
The plastic floor formers should be filled with pea shingle to provide their full strength. Over time the plastic will deform without the pea shingle to take the load. They are designed to contain the shingle to stop it moving sideways so the pea shingle takes the full load. Guess if you are not going to add a grand piano or lots of filling cabinets full of paper you will get away with it, as normal floor loads will be light.
I built one about 15 years ago, still standing and perfect.
A couple of things to note,
1, when nailing never actually nail straight, better to nail at different angles because this stops the whole thing just pulling out.( but I am sure you will be ok , its just a tip from a mate who is a joiner )
2, the shelves you put up are fixed to the wall and resting on the door frame it looks like, the wall expand in winter and contract in summer by a considerable amount but the door frames don't so the door frame will push on the shelf and bow it ( I know from experience lol ).
3 The obvious question is how you are going to retreat the back next to fence in 5 years or so , maybe have to remove the fence panels?
I build one about 13 years ago. The problem with these are there's no insulation so it get really hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
good to see how it goes up,,fancy coming over to build mine,,lol..
I’m planning on building my own using decking boards, how is it nailed/ screwed together, I couldn’t tell what you used, love this
Pretty sure your supposed to put pea shingle on top of the rapid base
THIS IS THE SAME ONE AS WE ARE GOING TO GET AND TURNING IT INTO A BAR AND SEATING AREA BUT WILL BE DOING IT IN THE SUMMER AND PRAY IT IS WARM AND DONT RAIN .
We did the same a bit of advice treat the connecting logs before you build it will not take you long but it just saves water getting in a later date also buy your felt for the roof and treatments yourself. It works out cheaper.
Could you advise treat with what ?
Hey! Thanks for the video. Also looking at getting one of these. I think a few others have asked, but interested in how well it’s held up since you built? Any issues?
Still looking good 👍
Coming up for it's 2nd winter.
Looks good man, if you dont mind me asking what size is your workshop and hows it holding up? I'm looking to get one of these Dunster House sheds for a workshop im building. Is the floor sturdy enough for all your heavy equipment? thanks
What is the tempearture like in yoru workshop ? In winter and summer. Planning to build similar Log cabin as Office in my Garden. Thinking adding insulation maybe ?
Great question. The truth is, summer is hot and winter is cold, with everything in between. If you have a heater, then in winter with insulation it'll be toasty. But in the summer you'll need to keep the windows open.
Were you pre-drilling the holes before hammering in the nails along the roof?
Also, what was the black box you were carrying around when assembling the walls between each length of timber please?
Thanks for this, we have just bought a second hand one (a two year old 4m x3m) and dismantling looks difficult. Could the roof be taken off in one piece?
I doubt you could take the roof off in one piece. I would take on the painstaking task of removing all the roof panels..
How is this holding up? Any problems since you built it?
How did you get your windows to open? Just mostly finished the coronet corner office build and the windows just won't open. There are no instructions on how to position the handles, I've tried both possible ways, and it's as though the windows are screwed shut or something.
Sorry I can't be of any help. Call the company, they'll be more than happy to help.
Wish my Dunster house log cabin was as easy to put together, half the timbers are warped.
Nothing is ever easy 😎
I'm thinking of building ne similar. This has helped. Thanks. Did you say the dimensions?
Cool man. This one is 5x3m
Currently thinking about getting this model. How has this cabin held up during the colder months, has any of the timber layers moved much, have you had to repaint these areas at all? Thanks👍🏻
It’s cold this weather but I have a little heater in I can’t wait for summer.
Getting this cabin soon. So you put the dpm down onto the concrete and lay the bearers onto that? Overlapping thr dpm over thr side of the bearers like a canvas?
Yes mate
@@footballno1 thank you. Also I want to insulate the walls. Do I put the dpm on the outside wall and then PIR board and then plasterboard, or does the DPM go between the plasterboard and PIR?
@@kickassaz because this timber should be treated the insulation board should go in between the straps then sheeted.
@@footballno1 thank you. So outside tongue and groove wall, treat that, then PIR then damp proof membrane before finally plastered board?
What no insulation
Is it possible to build it the way around? With the taller part of the roof on the back?
Looks sweet, what width is the glass on the windows? Need to order blinds for my one🙂
Hi mate, been eyeing up the Dunster house cabins for a while. How are you finding the insulation in peak of summer/winter? I'd be using mine as a garden office and worry it will be too hot/cold without spending a fortune on insulation. Thanks
Hi, I'm loving mine, however, in summer, you have to keep the doors and windows open, gets very hot. In winter I use a little heater (I've done a video) and it warms it up nicely, but soon gets cold when it's off. I have no insulation, but I'm not in there for hours on end...
@@JBTV Thanks for the reply. Was fully expecting to need to get a little heater so no surprise there. Sounds like adding any sort of insulation would help for what I need then, as I'd be in there 9hrs a day minimum. Don't want to have to wear a glove and scarves to work haha.
Genuinely curious to learn... Why did you nail the floor board in and not screw into the supports? There's no real need for the sheer strength of a nail there, and you'd want the pulling strength of the screw to prevent lift/movement over time. Cheers
Screws creek over time. And Flooring should always be nailed.
@@footballno1 You got those mixed up.
How would you replace lower logs if it starts to rots?
My concerns also.
Lift the floor and replace one at a time in 2 sections?
How are you going to paint the back,?
I did it with a roller on a pole
I just pulled the trigger on the same one, so this video gave us a visual taster of whats to come, so thank you! Quick question, I saw one of the guys applying something to the tongues before the next board being put on, was it a wood preservative or an adhesive?
Screws
Justin great video! Did you source the rapid base separately, if so where from and what how many did you use for the 5x3 - I have ordered a 4x3 so need to start prepping for the base.
Thank you, and sorry for late reply. Mine were 500x500mm, and I used about 35, cany remember now 🤣 I sourced them from amazon
Hi, your cabin looks great. When you did the wall layers, did you nail or screw the boards to each other. So, it makes one solid board as such. Kind regards
Hi, thanks man. I did screw some of the wall boards together, particularly if they were bowed. However, since completing the build, I have installed some braces to the inside walls. It is very windy on the south coast, and I wanted to ensure all the wall boards were attached to each other.
@JBTV thanks for your response. I've just purchased a cabin, and it's doesn't really explain if the boards are fixed together. I'll probably go with your method of fixing a few boards as I work my way up and the timber braces inside seems a good idear to tie it all together. Cheers JB
Is there adequate assembly instructions?
Id prefer a better roof covering then felt but looks ok.
Nice, how do you varnish / paint the side that’s up against the wall?
I used an exterior varnish on each section by roller. You may just be able to see 🤣
What size was this this?
I'm building one can someone tell me why
The 6 gable ends that's 3 either side are pined together. like that you can't separate them without damaging them.
That's how they arrived.
Thanks.
Probably to protect vulnerable pieces in transit. Mine were screwed, and had to be unscrewed in order to construct this section
What size shed was this one?
How long did it take the 2 of you to complete?
A week to say we are in our 70s we did very well.
When putting on the felt, did you put down the plastic sheeting first or just put the felt down?
Yes, plastic membrane first, then felt.
Nooice!
How long from ordering to getting please
I think about 4 weeks, call them to check
Just found out mines coming in 2 weeks I can’t wait.
@@Poppysmom Fantastic 👍
@@Poppysmomhow have you found your Dunster cabin, now that you’ve had it a short while? Thank you.
@@TeddyArmitage it’s brilliant cosy big I love it, we (2 of us ) took a week to build it paint it and Lino it.
Love the vids but not the metal Mickey music lolzz