Dunster House LOG CABIN Q&A (How to Construct a New Dunster House Log Cabin Tiny Home!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
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thank you Jon for your time and effort explaining the process its much appreciated. hope all is good with you and your parents had a smooth move
You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help. Everything is going well, thank you for asking. My parents' move went smoothly, and they're settling into their new place nicely. If you ever have any more questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out anytime. Take care and thanks for watching!
@@lifeofjonboy Thanks so much Jon, that's very kind of you.. I'm constantly shifting towards building a garden room and buying a kit, my mind changes all the time... i'm (now) probably coming down on the side of constructing it myself just so i can plan it perfectly to fit with the plans on the rest of our garden. I really appreciate the time and effort in making the tutorial though it was really helpful when my thoughts we to buy one from Dunster... All my best.
When fitting the insulation on the roof, do the nails through the OSB board go all the way through the insulation and into the original roof boards? I.e around 50/60mm in length? What about the clout nails holding down the felt ?
Nice job mate. I have one 5 by 3 and I will like to know how much gonna cost me the labour job!?
Did you have trouble with movement and gaps between the wall joints during the year, I'm looking to get a 5x3 long work shop cabin with 45mm walls but my only issue would be expansion and contraction and not settling I've had cheap t&g sheds before and drove me made in summer with gaping gaps
Fantastic videos and great information Jon, I've got my DH cabin arriving in a few weeks and you've put my mind to rest on many of the questions and worries I had, thank you.
Enjoyed those few video's. Just to note on the handles they are on the wrong way, just need swapping round and the actual handle part resetting to the opposite side.
Thanks for watching! and yes a few people pointed that out 😅 thanks dude! 🤙🏼
Welcome back mate I took a lot of advice from you and it paid of got a 4.5x2.5 cabin Started the build last year and I’m well pleased turned into a bar and gets plenty of use thanks again for all the advice 👍
Had nothing but issues with mine leaking out the bottom corner bearers and damp in the corners. I have siliconed all the outside corners but it's still getting in around the corners and pooling on the concrete base which would be under the fitted floor which I have not done yet due to this. For the life of me I cannot figure out where it is getting in.
Hi Jon. We are expecting our Rhine cabin next week and I’m about to buy the insulation. You’ve mentioned the insulation you used was 25mm but in a reply to another comment, you mentioned it was 50mm? Are you able to confirm this please? I hope you are well. I’ve loved your series of vids! 👌🏼
Hey there! Thanks so much for tuning in and following the series! I appreciate your support.
Apologies for any confusion in my previous responses. You're correct; I used 50mm insulation for my Rhine cabin. It provides better insulation, especially if you're planning to use it in various weather conditions. I hope you enjoy the process of setting up your Rhine cabin, and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Best of luck, and I hope it turns out just the way you envision! 👍🏼
Hi Jon, let me start by saying really enjoyed watching this series of videos and the final Q&A was really helpful. I'm looking to do a garden office on a budget so considering doing the inslulation myself like you did. I'm not generally a DIY'er, so this may be a stupid question, but is there a reason that you didn't/couldn't insulate the walls as well as the roof and floor? I was thinking you might be able to insulate and then plasterboard the inside, but I guess you'd be losing out on a fair bit of space.
Thanks for the great videos and all the links - definitely going to help when my DH cabin arrives. Much appreciated!
Love this! Excellent video...and the editing is on time;)
Great advice thank you
hiya I cant find link on how you fitted the damp proof membrain and insulation etc ?
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. You can find all the videos I filmed for this cabin here: th-cam.com/play/PLWqDZvpFQecK_D19Wwvz5u5_99iaFUVmv.html&si=WQRgucxhusX1zE62 Hope most of your questions are covered in these videos. Thanks for watching!
did you buy the rapid grid foundation system they advertise instead of concrete base?
No. I made my own concrete base. You can see the whole set of build videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLWqDZvpFQecK_D19Wwvz5u5_99iaFUVmv.html&si=zbVjOaoYP4Q3hA5Y
Nice Q&A Vid, thanks for taking the time to upload it. My only question, you started the Q&A saying it was a 5x4m cabin but on the titles it says Rhine Log cabin 4x3m? Which one is it please?
Hey! Apologies for the confusion. It's the Rhine Log Cabin, which is approximately W4m x D3m. Thanks for pointing it out, and I appreciate your support on the Q&A vid! 👍🏼🏡
@@lifeofjonboy Thanks for the quick reply and also inspiring me to give this ago myself as in build and insulating it myself🙂. Really enjoyed watching all your build vids as well. Hope life is treating you well and not missing living in a cabin too much. 👍
@@mav1937 Ah thanks so much for the support! I really apprciate that👊🏼 Life is good my friend. I took a little break from TH-cam however I'm back and just uploaded a new video today. Check it out if you like; th-cam.com/video/FddrrO2djSs/w-d-xo.html good luck with your build and reach out if you have any questions 💪🏼
@@lifeofjonboy Cheers, one question i do have.... I saw that you bought your own insulation board and fitted it your self. I'm trying to do the same and order the insulation boards so that they arrive same time as my cabin ready to install during the build, but how did you work out how much insulation board you needed for the roof? I can work out how much is needed for the floor as its 3x5m but the roof is pitched and I can't find any measurements for the roof. Its the Avon 3x5m Thanks. 👍
@@mav1937 i used six 8x4 sheets. I mention this in the vid around 6:05 hope that helps and good luck with the build 👊🏼
Did you see that the manual says put the eaves edging on before the felt, but on another page, the other way round. I take it you put them on after the felt to cover the cut edge? Just like the fascia board?
Yes always put them on after the felt. That way you ensure you get a nice drop down and no water can get under the roof 🤙🏼
@@lifeofjonboy thanks mate!
Sorry but I have to question this issue about the door handles and the screws on the wrong side. I have exactly the same cabin, it arrived yesterday and the first thing I did was look at the door handles and yes they can be rotated either way, as they always can or you'd have to buy specific left or right sets (on some this is the case). If you leave the screws on the outside it is a simple matter to unscrew, pull off the handle and snap the protruding lock to gain access. BTW I enjoy your videos and that was a lot of material they delivered and I had to move on my own to the back garden. The delivery tracking was none existent but the delivery guys were friendly and helpful. Quality of the timber looks excellent too.
Took about two hours on my own to move everything to the build site. Did two half days starting Thursday and after a big push this weekend finished the build except for shingles and floor. Doors are something of a nightmare to fit, eh? It certainly is not Lego.
Can you share link to the insulation you purchased?
Good morning, I wondered how much the hang over is on each side, I have the same cabin and my build space is getting pretty tight, I’ve only just started !! I live in Lytchett/Upton by the way.
Great information in all three videos - thank you. I have just taken delivery of the same cabin as yours. I am not sure I understand the roof correctly though. If I understand correctly I need to nail the felt down? In my mind that's going to create leak points as the nails will be through the felt and waterproof membrane, potentially creating a leak point. Did I miss something? Many thanks for any guidance you have.
@@lifeofjonboy would you mind elaborating on this please? I'm assuming you glued down the edpm then how did you fix the insulation and then OSB? What thickness OSB did you use? Many thanks and great videos
PS: fab presentation!
Thanks so much!
Really enjoyed watching your videos on your build. I have just had planning permission approved (required due to living in a listed property) to build my own Dunster House cabin which will be a garden room / garden office, it's one of the corner cabins with diagonally positioned doors on one corner. I'm intending to build it myself which I'm a bit nervous about because I won't have much help. Do you think you could have built it by yourself at a push if your Dad hadn't been able to help? Also, you used a concrete base for your cabin, did you ever consider using the plastic grid solution that Dunster House recommend, if not why not?
Jon, really enjoyed your videos especially as I am about to embark on similar project, question about your concrete base, how was it made up ? Assume you had a DPM in construction and on your latest video it appears like you have brought it up the edges and sealed it to the top of the concrete. Is this correct ? how did you do that ?
@@lifeofjonboy Hi John, we did the exactly the same, concrete base without the DPM. I queried it with the guy helping me out and he said I didn't need it, time will tell over an entire winter period! Seen lots of build vids now where the DPM is laid over the concrete and the floor bearers on top.
@@lifeofjonboy it's up and waiting for my mate to fit the electrics. Still need to fit the guttering and finish off the inside, hoping to to turn or into an office space/bar but slowly its turning a storage area, that's what happens when you knock down a shed and can't fit everything into the one still standing!
The handles can be moved......they'll turn on the pivot so you can put the screws on the inside....
Thanks for the observation! It's nice to have engaged viewers who share valuable suggestions. I'll definitely keep your advice in mind for my next project. Thanks for tuning in! 👊🏼
Hi John, with regards to the floor, as an alternative to leaving it bare we are thinking about putting something over the top for cosmetic purposes as opposed to strengthening it. Would you know if a cheap laminate flooring is recommended or should I opt for an engineered hardwood flooring or vinyl tiles? The cabin is in full sun from March to November, then sees little sun over the winter months.
I have just bought the Rhine cabin but I had already built a cabin previously from Dunster House. In that one I used laminate flooring with electric underfloor heating and celotex insulation as it was my garden office. Lovely and warm all year round.
Hi Jon
Did you fit the storm braces?
@@lifeofjonboy I might not bother then as I’ve built the cabin in the corner of two very high hedges.
Hi John, thank you very much for your video, it is very helpful. What thickness of the insulation board did you use for floor and roof? also which brand please? Thank you.
@@lifeofjonboy thank you so much, yes I have just seen it. So sorry. I think I skipped that bit 😅. Do you think I can put 50mm of insulation?
@@lifeofjonboy hi John, I only have 47mm from the ground to the floor board. If I use 40mm insulation do you think 7mm gap would be ok for the air? Cheers
@@lifeofjonboy thank you so much John. All the best whatever you do. Love watching your videos 🙂
@@lifeofjonboy thank you, I need a lots of luck 😁. Enjoy Florida. I will let you know how we get on with the log cabin 🤞🤞
Hi, what wood paints/varnishes do you recommend for the inside walls and floors or have you left the inside bare wood?
If you use the clear treatment then you will need to top coat that with a coloured UV protecting layer you are better off using a tinted version that will includes UV protection. I am a retired professional decorator. On the inside you can use whatever you like even emulsion paint, although I'd prime it first to get a good adhesion.
@@taichpaul Hi Paul, I see loads of cabins painted inside in different colours and maybe we will add a splash of colour to ours. Are emulsion paints more commonly used inside over a wood shaded paint? After all the hard work that went into preparation and build I am a bit wary of using an emulsion paint. We are in two minds, leave the walls bare or give them some light colour.
@@lifeofjonboy Hi John, my neighbour also recommended using the Barrettine wood protector but I ended up using two coats of the Barrettine wood preserver with a top coat of the Barrettine log cabin oil over the top on the outside. The wood protector for the inside seems a good choice as an alternative to emulsion, just wary of messing the inside up with a colour I can't get rid off! In hindsight, the wood protector for the outside would have cost half the price of the other two products I purchased!
@@portcask I'm not going to paint mine inside as I will be using it as a workshop. However, if I did I would start by knotting all the knots with a white knotting from Zinsser, then a good quality wood primer and then a good quality trade water based eggshell. The primer will help give the wood an even absorption and help the top two coats to adhere. Alternatively you could go all oil based but you'd feel pretty sick by the end of it and even when finished it'll take a good two weeks too cure (no more smell). Also oil based paints will yellow over time due to lack of light. I'd stick to water based materials inside. Go to your local decorators merchant and ask for advice, they will help you. Hope that helps.
@@taichpaul Thanks Paul, we will seek some further advice if we do decide to colour the interior and will definitely stay away from oil based paints!