TINY LOG CABIN KIT -- FULL DIY BUILD (Dunster House) -- how to
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- Watch me work out how this Dunster House Carsare log cabin goes together! The instructions provided were terrible. Hopefully it will help you work out how to put together any of the log cabins supplied by Dunster House.
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I'm Aiden and I'm documenting what was supposed to be my barn conversion, which has now ended up being a new build. I don't have a trade, I just have a go and I'll be doing lots of work myself. This is the boring bit in grand designs that you don't get to see. Subscribe and follow along to find out how our future home turns out.
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You sir are a top geezer. “Balance the world a bit”. What a lovely expression and a fantastic gesture. PS I also learned loads for my Dunster House build. Great video.
Ah thanks mate ☺️ Good luck with your build ✌️
Brilliant. I used your video to build my own. I'm a female and managed the build with a little help from my neighbour lifting the window and door frames. Girls? You can do it. The logs are not too heavy to lift.
Well done 👍
I am woman and have no one other than my sister to help. I am petrified. Any tips?
Them doors are seriously heavy. So two people is best. Also one of our doors was very nearly touching the bottom frame, so top tip is to place some washers in the hinges to raise it up a tad, plus don't forget to grease the hinges for a smooth action.
I wish I had found and watched before I did mine. I had the same challenges and a few more as I fitted underfloor and roof insulation. Topman doing a top favour for a friend and us normal folk.
That's an amazingly kind gesture to help somebody out like that. Good on you and well done on the build.
Thanks Mark 😁
Proper job, better than most tradesman's
Cheers dude 😎
Love the outtakes 😂
Very clear instructions and best video on these cabins - Perfect
Thanks 👍
Great video, has been a massive help building my cabin on my own for the first time. Simple ideas around the doors and using spacers saved a lot of messing around.
Thanks Steve, I'm glad it helped you out 👍
You are a good man, respect to you.
Thanks mate 👍
Your a top bloke, taking time out to help someone 👍
Thanks Nick 👍 My pals late Dad used to say "if you can help someone then do it, it doesn't cost you anything and you will never know when you might need help yourself" I've tried to live that way ever since ✌️
Really helpful, clear instructions, thanks 👍🍺
Very helpful video I will offer a tip if I may.
When you have a normal summer house the walls are only thin so it’s not a problem when you need to repaint it as you can access almost every board at the top, sides and bottom.
Log cabins are a different kettle of fish.
The logs are thick and once it’s assembled you will never see the vast majority of the tongue and groove on your logs again.
So, if you DIDN’T purchase protected timber, do yourself a favour and paint the top and bottom of each board along with the log joints before you assemble the cabin. Timber will expand and contract with the weather and if water gets between the boards and they are unprotected, you may not know until it’s too late.
Good idea John, these things are expensive so treating it first will certainly help improve its longevity 👍
Thanks for the tip - we are expecting delivery of our cabin kitset later this month and was wondering if we should seal/prepare the tongue/grooved bits too, or just what's visible on the day.
@@christineeliseev Glad I could help. Enjoy you cabin.
This is the very same cabin I am looking at ordering so I’m really pleased to have found your crystal clear video, especially having read so much about how crap their instructions are! Having put an epdm roof on my extension build you’ve also got me thinking...
Thanks Scott. Yeah the rubber roof is definitely the way to go, I wish I would have put one on my big shed that I built a few months before this. It's so much easier and tidier!
Great to watch and great out takes .good music too.
Well done
Thanks buddy 👍
that is a crazy amount of timber!
Just what I needed 👍🏻a comprehensive instruction video on how to build my dunster house cabin plain and simple - nice work fella thanks very much
No problem. Hope it goes well for you
Thanks.. Did it in a day on my own including membrane, just the shingles to go on now need a dry day 👍🏻
Great out takes 😂
Fantastic! Thank you for doing this very well explained. Good tips on troubleshooting! I'm female and will be attempting to do it myself too. Nervous but excited.
You've got this 🙌
Great video....it was so helpful to me during a similar build....thanks for taking the time to post it....
Thanks David
Very helpful as I am about to order this exact cabin in 4x3 size and will be constructing it without help. Now I know it won't be a problem. My sister got a Dunster house cabin 15 years ago. Still in perfect shape.
Have fun Rob 🙌
This is very useful. About to build mine now and screwing the thinner 28mm walls to the bearers is crap because like your video it is implied you do it from outside. I have done on the rear but I'm going to do rest from inside.
Really helpful video, I think my husband and I could do this now!
It's easy peasy 😉
Wow so nice! You do just beautiful work 😁 thanks for showing this
Thanks mate 👍
Great tips for us before we put up our DH shed
Good luck Freddy 👍
Extreme flat packing brilliant
clever little idea with the door
That was fun, really enjoyed you vid 🌞
Thanks 👍
Nice job respect from🏴👍🏻
Thanks mate 👍
Bless you :-) Great video, thinking of getting this exact one, so really good info. My brother recently built his own bigger one and has promised to help me, but you never know lol.
Thanks 👍 Ah well I'm sure you can handle it, I've proved you can do it on your own 😉
Nice job. I’m building mine tomorrow to make a bar in my garden.
Cool, you'll need a beer once you've finished 🍻
Great job
I love this video! Thank you! X
Awww 😊 thanks Katy
Great video! Keep up the good work.
Thanks Rob 👍😊
Keith sent me here. Glad to be in at the start - good luck mate
Thanks dude 👍
Brilliant video, so so helpful - thanks so much. I’m a very competent DIYer and was a stonemason on Lincoln Cathedral and the instructions are awful! Dunster need a massive overhaul of their instructions
Thanks Lee 🤘 I think they mean competent DIYer in the sense that you can work things out yourself without crappy instructions 😂 I'm not sure they care or they would have done some user testing haha
Looks great mate 👏😎
Thanks Neil 😁
Great video. I’ve just purchased my cabin from Dunster. This is probably the best installation video I’ve seen. Let me know if you want to build mine, 😂
Thanks 😁 I'm sure you can do it 💪 I'm busy building my house 😅
14:48 - genius idea mate
Thanks Daz 👍 the doors would have broken me if I didn't think of it 😁
really good vid, well done
Thanks mate 👍
Lol innovate, adapt, get the job done eh? Great video. Will help me put mine up also alone. Cheers 🍻
Have fun fella 🍻
Thanks for that. My shed needs upgrading come spring...I think I’ll use the rubber roof cover this time - winter has not been kind to the roof felt and it leaked...Mind you, it’s been there six years! But here in Yorkshire we like to get our money’s worth...By the way, there’s nowt ails Ryobi tools. I’m old enough to be your mum and I love mine! Husband worries I may invest in a nail gun...cheers, petal xxx
Aww thanks. Yes rubber roofing is the way to go on sheds and the like, hope it all goes smoothly for you 😊
Tomy My first toolbox 😂 Ryobie
Good job dude
Thanks dude 👍
Brilliant tutorial mate used your video to cross reference with the instruction manual
Awesome 🙌
Awesome 🙌
For the algorithm...:)
New to your channel - sent her by Rag n Bone Brown. Cool project - i like the solutions you came up with on the fly.
Welcome aboard 👍 😁
Great to see this. I have same sort of log cabin to put up currently filling my patio and garage. I am agonizing about the base as I have 20cm fall over 4m. I am using your video as my inspiration and spirit guide. Thanks. 👍
Thanks Stu! 🤘 Wow that's a big fall, are you going to concrete it flat first?
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT I'm digging it flat. I've created two new 2mx1.2m raised beds - looking for other places to put the earth. I have a plastic grid system from the shed company. Seemed ok for a small shed I put up last month. The log cabin seems about ten times heavier so thinking of putting some hardcore/scalpings down first.
@@stubdo16 sounds like a plan! Here's an idea for that extra dirt you need to get rid of... th-cam.com/video/9zugv1NdMj4/w-d-xo.html
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thank you much appreciated. I am currently on a tea break having shifted probably a ton of earth. Amazing amount of worms around!
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT ha ha!. I have gradually been distributing a fair amount of the earth into my garage and kitchen via my trousers legs to my wife's dismay 😏
Thanks for this video, it's helped no end! I'm just about to start building a Dunster House log cabin myself.
Great! Hopefully I've covered enough of it for people like yourself to work with. Good luck with it 👍
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT The main bit that I have been looking for, is how you did the bearers and the first couple of wall plans. Cleared a lot up! 👍
@@jamesfitzpatrick-ellis8846 the instructions are terrible aren't they! 😂
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT ha! Yes absolutely!. I've read them about 4-5 times now. But it was the bearers and the first logs that was still a sticking point, until I saw your vid!
How's the barn conversion going?
@@jamesfitzpatrick-ellis8846 there has been a lot of action the past couple of weeks so going well. I'm a good few weeks behind on editing, loads has changed since my last video 😬
New sub fella, Nice job & Nice work.
Baz.
Thanks mate 👍
Great job !! I love your vlog maybe in weekend you make live session ??
Thanks 👍 I will some day if I get more subscribers 😂 I done a Premier video a few weeks back where you can chat in the box on the side, only me, 2 friends and 1 other person was watching the Premier haha so if I do a live then I'd probably just be speaking to myself 🙄😂
those expansion slats go on the outside mate. with the single size hole at the top tightened and the long expansion slot at the bottom finger tight. i do a lot of these.
Haha oh the dreaded storm braces. Yeah I did have a debate with myself whether to put them on the outside or inside, different manufacturers say to put them on the inside but seems like dunster suggest outside. Thinking about it I suppose it doesn't really matter. I'd probably do them like you normally do if I ever done it again though. This place was super sheltered too so didn't even need them really
Great video, I built the bat cabin last year and it was really enjoyable. Agreed the instructions aren’t the best and leveling the doors to shut properly took a while
Thanks mate 👍 yeah the doors were really tricky, I took them off about 20 times 😂
great vid, thanks. I would be tempted to insulate the floor seal them with some board and then use different bearrs underneath, if that makes sense
Thanks. Yeah Dunster House do offer insulated options but if I went down that route I'd probably buy seconds like I did for my borehole shed. Good point with the bearers, something more substantial would be better. I think they come like this so they eventually rott and you buy another one in 8 years 😂
I wish I had painted the bearers with wood protector before laying them. My concrete base accumulates little pockets of dampness. Also, the end bearers get very wet when it rains. I've yet to lay the tongue and groove flooring.
You may need those strips to cover the areas where gaps will appear after the siding has fully dried and shrunk.
That's true, I've got them in my shipping container just in case but he's not called me back and it's been 6 months already so assume it hasn't opened up
If you end up with a gap like in 9:30 it is likely that your foundation is not level or the logs have not been seated and some tapping of them might help. In this vid the apex end is too high. If you look at the diagonally opposite corner it's gap should be too low if the foundation was a bit out. You can plane off the apex side to be flush and check the diagonally opposite wall and if need be, cut a custom packing for it to bring it up flush.
This is by far the best Dunster house build video. Im building a Terminator Cabin next week, so this is invaluable. Do you think if you wanted you could have the door and window the other way round? Would the parts work if you flipped them over do you think?
Thanks mate 👍 yes on this one you can have the door either side, it doesn't matter. Looks like the terminator has a door in the middle with 2 windows either side though? So not sure you could change that about. Good luck with the build! Hopefully I've saved you a few head scratching moments 😂
I had the sharp hazard with mine- the ridge and also porch join of my shed, I wacked down some DPC under the EPDM. 12:08 Tomy My first Planer 😂😬😂
There's an idea 👍
😂 I'm still waiting for a tool sponsorship
Great video, thanks for taking the time to share.
I’ve got one of these in 4 x 3 on order and am getting a concrete base down as we speak but I wanted to ask you if you had any experience in using Eco bearers?
I saw some of the other comments about how weedy the wood bearers are and wondered if it was worth investing in them to prolong their life for what will be a garden office
Thanks 👍 I've never used them myself as I've never invested that much into a new garden cabin. I've just literally spent all day taking apart a summer house that I bought second hand for £250 😂 with another couple of hundred I'll make it all nice and I would have saved myself at least a couple of k 😁 , it's sitting on my trailer now and I've just got back 😅 very long day!
For the amount of money you are investing I would definitely use the eco bearers, for the sake of a couple of hundred you will extend the life of the floor another few years at least
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Thanks for the video. I’m making the same cabin and I’m constantly replaying it as the instructions aren’t the best and you’re definitely stopping me doing something stupid. Still haven’t worked out how you managed it on your own as the doors and windows are pretty heavy.
Thanks David 👍 I'm super strong 💪😂 they was super heavy but just about managed it. What roof covering are you going for?
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thanks for the reply. I’ve got shingle and am put the roof boards on now and am watching how you did it.
@@davidjones2577 Cool, have fun! 🤘
First thing I thought was “why the hell has he got ryobi tools??!” Then I realised you were a diyer innit. Btw my old dears been watching your videos, she’s taken a bit of a shine to ya
I'm waiting for one of the big brands to hook me up with a loada free tools! 😂 Just need another 100k subscribers 🚀 tell her I said hi 👋😁
Great video going to buy one myself and this is very helpful. What size and type is this? Thanks
Thanks Andrew! Hopefully this video will save you a few head scratching moments. This is a Dunster House Carsare Log Cabin W3.5m x D2.5m / W11'6'' x D8'. I've just popped a couple of links to cabins in my description. There's quite a few different types out there.
Wicked, I just bought one of these and it will help a lot in terms of understanding how to navigate the not very clear or helpful instructions so thankyou.
def going EPDM covering now, was going to put an interim measure in but no way, doing it right (cost a lot eh?).
Can I ask what the tune is on 19minutes whilst you're putting the EPDM in, shazam didn't know it ;-)
Yeah an epdm roof isn't that much money in comparison to how much one of these cabin kits cost! The track is May May - Global Cooling, you can find it on soundcloud
Looks good. How does it compare with a well built shed in terms of cost and sturdiness? It looks pretty solid. Need a shed in my garden but was thinking of just building one like your borehole shed. I really want a nailgun now too.
Yeah this is solid. Time wise this is quicker. Only took me 3 days to get the cabin done. The cabin cost £3k though! As a comparison, my borehole shed came in around half that price but its twice the size. Mine is also insulated, although the cabin has 44mm thick walls and double glazed window and doors. I suppose its always cheaper to build your own solid shed but will take time. It's either one or the other hey, time or money! I'd definitely go for the epdm roof covering though 🤘
Nice vid, I also have a concrete slab but wondered if you fixed the bearers to the slab as I didn’t see them being screwed down to the slab?
Hey, nope they're not anchored to the slab. I would say you wouldn't really need to unless it was in an exposed area where strong winds might lift it 👍
Dunsterhouse instructions are crap and probably written by a plank! Good video, great commentary and nice to see everything went to plan (apart from the misaligned storm brace).
Thanks buddy 👍 You're right, they don't appear to be proof read and aren't user friendly. Maybe they are a bad translation from another language? Luckily enough the cabin is well sheltered so I doubt the storm brace will make a difference
Loved your video, I’m just on the floor boards now and a bit worried the nails will split the timber. Did you pre drill with a pilot drill first?
Thanks
Thanks. I just hammered them in and can't remember having any problems at all. There is that trick where you blunt the end of the nail a little, that stops splitting. As long as you don't nail too close to the sides it should be fine. The ones at the very end would have more chance of splitting so you could pilot them or try the blunt nail trick
did them door latches have pre drilled holes for when hanging,got a dunster house coming so this vid is usefull... thanks
The little bolt latches didn't have any pre drilled holes or any indication as to where they are fitted. I can't think of any better way to do them than the way I did 🤷♂️
Good tips there. What made you choose ryobi tools and how have you found working with them on your different projects?
Would you recommend them?
Initially I remember them being a little more affordable plus I like the colour green! 😂 But once you invest in batteries/chargers it's hard to then change over. They do the job so can't complain 👍
Brilliant …That’s the 1st diy vid I’ve watched the whole way through,
Do you recommend insulation log cabins under floor and roof?
Thanks Nick... Now go watch all my other videos 😂 haha I suppose if you wanted to use the cabin all year round then the insulated options would be a good idea. It all gets abit expensive with all the optional extras but it is easy to put together and doesn't take too much time. Personally, if I wanted an insulated outbuilding, I'd probably build it from scratch
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT In your opinion would laying a vapour barrier in between the bearers and then some Celotex on top be ok?
@@glenwale3294 you'd want to stretch the vapour barrier over the bearers and then put the celotex on top. Basically you need to maintain the air gap underneath to help stop the bearers rotting out. I suppose you could do a floating floor on top of the celotex afterwards
Hey man, great job. Where did you get the packers from, please?
Thanks Danny. I get mine from ebay, I ordered 1000 of them for my barn conversion a couple of months back haha but I'm guessing you won't be needing that many, here's a link for a 200 pack ebay.us/lY0dV5 (I've just added that link in the description too)
Hey man, great video - looking for one myself, what was the size of this one?
Thanks mate, this was 2.5 x 3.5m it's the carsare model. I've just updated the link in the description so you can actually see the model with a few more details
hi - great video. Like so many others i am deciding if i should buy one of these to use as a small workshop. In your opinion (and obviously not holding you to it) do you feel the floor is strong enough for things like a table saw, band saw etc. All the machinery on it. Would think i might want to add more pieces on top of the concrete to stop future sagging.
Any thoughts on the walls. How much weight would you trust on them if you were installing shelves or a tool wall etc?
thanks in advance.
Thanks 👍 you might get away with it but personally I would put down 18 or 22mm p5 t+g chipboard. You need to be careful with the walls as they're designed to expand and move so if you fix something to them and effectively strap a few planks together you might have issues. I suppose you could bolt some ply on to one plank near the top and hang shelving off the ply maybe? With enough fixings you'd be alright
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT yeah, I think a ply facing would work maybe. Also thinking of long word storage hanging from the ceiling joists. Much to ponder.
As it's such a tight space, enclosed on three sides this is a good method as I can pre seal it as pieces and effectively build all from inside.
If I built myself I would need more access from the sides and it would be too small.
@@casimircreer2295 sounds like a plan 👍
Just what I need. I'm building a log cabin this size; I'm guessing 4x3 metres and I want a rubber roof. Where did you order it from, how much did you need to cover the area properly and how much did it cost??
Cool, are you looking at getting a Dunster House one? The cabin was 2.5m x 3.5m meaning the roof would be slightly bigger with the overhang, so I got a 3m x 4m epdm shed kit. When you get a shed kit the rubber is one big piece, plus you get the glue which is like pva and a roller. There's quite a few companies out there that do shed kits. I paid about £150. Here's a link to a company that does it amzn.to/38qTrko
you are a Great Young Man.Can i Adopt you----i so need your Kindness and Skills.
Abs lived watching you at Work'-but being an older not-physically fit female..all is beyond me now.
Your one v v knowledgable young man.i thoroughly enjoyed wating you do such a fab job.
Aww thanks Christina 😊
Hi, great video. I have the exact same issue you had at 10:30 with the side wall being slightly higher (10mm) than the back wall. Did you just have to hit the logs with s rubber mallet and piece of wood a few times, or was there something else? It is a little frustrating! 😁
Hi, yes I literally hit the top of the side wall a few times and it all evened itself out. I just used the rubber mallet and didn't even use another piece of wood. I think it's almost like an accumalative error from either the ground being slightly off level or one of the wall planks being slightly warped. If you haven't put the roof on yet then give it a smash! Just to mention I think the reason why I had that little gap when putting the roof planks on was because the middle purlin had lifted ever so slightly when I screwed it in diagonally. Hope that helps 👍
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thank you for your reply. It is appreciated 😁
@@samsdadalways888 no problem, have a happy new year! 🎉
Great video! Fancy doing mine? 😂
Haha you can do it! I could do with some pocket money though... 🤣
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT I struggle with IKEA stuff LOL. If you’re up for it let me know :). Only thing is, we are Oxford based
@@jwhallmark ah yeah that's abit too far 😝 it's just like an IKEA flat pack but without the instructions haha give it a crack, it'll be fun!
Nice job! What nail gun do you use please?
I've got 2, first fix is an old Paslode im350, the 2nd fix (the one I used at the end) is an old Paslode im65
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT What's the difference?
@James Fitzpatrick-Ellis first fix for us is basically timber framing and cladding with big nails and second fix is the same as a finish nailer for baseboard/skirting, architrave etc so each of my guns take different nails
Hi, quick question, I'm thinking of having my own cabin to run a nail buisiness..would you recommend this size or bigger, also what size is yours..thanks for sharing
Tut tut Lisa, you didn't watch all of the video otherwise you would know the cabin isn't mine 😜 this one was 2.4m x 3m. I've never had my nails done before but I would say it's certainly possible to get everything you need in there. I would be tempted to go abit bigger if you can, say 3m x 4m. You've got to think how your clients will feel. Maybe put some tape on the floor of the kind of size you was thinking and also mark out where your desk would go etc. There are always garden centres that have sheds and summer houses, so you could pop there and go inside different sized ones to get a feel for the space maybe? Good luck with your new venture, I hope it goes well for you 🍀😊
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT defnatley gonna look at the bigger one, and thanks for that tip with marking with tape 👍 gonna try it.. and I didn't get to watch your full video but once I got in fro. Work..I saw it lol.
Anyway thanks very much..hopefully it all goes well..getting my base done first 👍😀thanks again
Don’t fancy doing another one in South Wales do you?
Come on Joseph, have some confidence, I'm sure you can crack it out yourself! I'm based in London so South Wales is quite a way for me 😐
I’m looking to do something similar when I move house this summer. Roughly how many hours a day did you spend on this?
Cool. Pretty much a standard working day of 8hrs over 3 days 👍
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Thank you! Awesome work, by the way!
@@traceythompson6817 no problem, good luck with your cabin build 😉
Hi Chap, what nails did you use in the pasloade for the roof?
Hey Ben, I used 2.8 x 51 galv ring nails. They do tear through abit so maybe try to turn the gun down, I totally forgot I could do that with my Paslode but it is an old one and you need to get an allen key to adjust it
Top man thank you!
Great build what’s the size of the cabin
Thanks, this cabin was 2.5m x 3.5m
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT ok thanks I want to build a pub shed not sure if to buy a log cabin kit of build from scratch how much was the cabin
The bloke paid just under 3k for this but the price is 3.5k now. If you have the time it's definitely cheaper to build your own
About to order a 4x3m corner cabin from Dunster House. This is probably a dumb question from a total noob to building cabins, but it appears the cabin isn't secured to the base in any way? Is it literally the weight of the cabin that keeps it in place? You don't have to anchor it down in any way? Just wondering what happens in high winds that's all.
Hey, I didn't fix this one down as it was in a really sheltered area. I can't see us getting any hurricanes in London any time soon. You would have to make a judgement call on the basis of how exposed your cabin will be. I fixed my borehole shed to the base with framing screws but that's because there's open fields on 3 sides. You could easily secure one of these cabins with some L brackets bolted to the concrete (concrete screws would be easier) and screwed to either the bearers or the bottom of the outside wall 👍
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Thanks. The thing is I'll be using the RapidGrid plastic grid foundation that you fill with pea shingle, rather than a concrete base as the cost difference is huge. I guess I can't fix the structure down on that anyway.
@@greyknightsrealm8251 if you're worried then you could put in a few Bigben heavy duty hurricane ground anchors round the outside so you're ready to put some ratched traps over the top when big storms are expected
Wot did u spray on wood to protect it thanks
Hi, I've just put a link in the description for the one I used. It was the light brown version
Hi Aiden. I’m waiting for my Dunster to be delivered but can I ask you, what size were the floor bearers; I wouldn’t mind getting a couple extra timbers in advance
I couldn't honestly tell you John, this was 3 years ago so I'd just be guessing by looking at the video. Something worth considering would be to get some plastic composite bearers instead of using what's supplied as it'll likely last longer. That's what I would do if I got one of these for myself 👍
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Thanks Aiden, I think that’d be a good shout 👍
Great vid mate but don't Dunster offer a additoonal installation charge. I could do all that myself.
Thanks 👍 I think they used to years ago but don't anymore. Was you meant to type couldn't? You could do it, have some confidence 🙌 I'm sure you could get a friend to help you with the heavy doors etc
any idea how much it would cost to hire a competent person to build one of these?
A tradesman? Probably £1500 🤷
Also did you lay the base prior to filming?
Base was already done on this one 👍
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT what do you think of the base premium rapid grid base on the dunster website? Would you recommend it?
@@michaelcretten9558 I've used a grid system before to do a driveway on my last house. It worked and was an easy solution. So yeah, for a shed/cabin base it would be fine. Really simple to diy. Loads of places do the grid systems so it may be more cost effective to get it somewhere else other than dunster.
Do you drill into the concrete to attach the base? I have a garden office coming in a few weeks and still cant figure out if I need to do this or not
I didn't on this one no, it was very sheltered so it didn't need it and I can't recall it said to bolt it down in the instructions. I built my own shed at home, which was a similar size to this, but as it's on the edge of a field that is quite exposed, I did use some framing screws I had knocking around. I suppose you can make a judgement call based on how exposed the area is and how often you get storms. I suppose there's no harm in putting some concrete screws through the bearers or getting some strong L brackets and using concrete screws into the base and wood screws into bottom wall planks.
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Thanks for the reply. Ive never done something like this before so i'm just curious, it seems strange to me not to bolt it down somehow but I cant see anywhere in the instructions I need to. The structure is pretty heavy so I guess it shouldn't move? It can get pretty windy where I live but nothing crazy really.
@@Phoenix700 I doubt many people anchor their garden sheds and these are heavier hey. If you just want to do it for peace of mind then concrete screws are awesome
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@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Great thanks for the info! Very helpful indeed
How has this held up after 3 years? :)
I couldn't tell you. We've moved out of London. I built it for my partner's acupuncture therapist but obviously she doesn't go anymore so wouldn't be able to ask
How’s the cabin doing? Heard a lot of nightmares with dunster with the wood warping, splitting and rotting after a couple of years.
I have no idea really, he's not contacted me with any issues. I did say to treat it again in spring and to do it once a year so I can't imagine it rotting too quickly. I suppose all wood will warp and split over the years hey, even proper log Cabins 🌲
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thanks for the response. I see you place a 2mm spacer every time you installed a floor piece and then a 5mm gap at the edge to allow for the wood to expand and contract. Is this advised in the instructions or something you personally did? Same with the roof?
@@AlfaGTA156 yeah it says in the instructions to space it like that both the roof and floor. Luckily enough I've always got packers handy when I'm building stuff. I've just bought a box of 1000 for my barn!
How long did this take you? Thanks!
Ermm I think I done it over 4 days. Could probably do it quicker now I know what to do.
??? if it isnt raised off the floor.eg raised with bricks.will the floor structure not rot???
It's treated wood so it will take years but yes, eventually it will. It's better to get plastic bearers
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT cheers dude
Have you ever taken one of these down and moved it? Is that a very bad idea??
Hi Tracy, I haven't but I did try and buy a 2nd hand one from fb marketplace to do exactly that. I would say be prepared to replace the floor and the roof. Plus I would number the walls to make sure they go back the same and not leave it apart too long. The wood will have almost moulded into how it was originally put together and it will move and warp if it's just stacked up 👍
Good to know thanks. How did it work out? & do you fancy doing it again? Know this is risky but feel like taking a chance! Will probably need help putting it back together😅 do you work in nw london??
I didn't end up buying it because the person didn't respond. I'm abit busy building my own place in Suffolk but come back to London occasionally. I'm sure you can handle it 😉 it's just like lego
Where did you get the EPDM from ?
Hey, I just got a kit from a firm on the Web that I can't recall but I've put a link in the description to a kit that's on ebay, it's the same thing and same kind of money 👍 make sure you order one that goes past the edges
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT ok great thanks
Hi, is this the 3.5 by 3.5 version of this cabin ?
Hi, it's the carsare 3.5x2.5m
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thank you sir 👍
Hi , could you tell how long the bearers are ? Obviously the cabin is 3.5 one way but that must include the overlapping slatts . What im trying to determine is how big is the shed at the bottom because ill be making the concrete base exactly that measurement so there is no overhanging concrete to collect water. How high are the bearers also ? No worries if ya can’t remember 😂
@@meylanchelios1009 @Meylan Chelios yeah that's a good idea to keep your base tight. I just watched that part and I could roughly work out how long your base needs to be... 3.36m 😁 the overhang looks to be about 80mm each side you see. I double checked on the manufacturers website and was right because they give the internal dimensions then you just need to add 2 wall thicknesses at 45mm each. The bearers look to be around 50mm high
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Cheers mucker 👍👍
What size is this one? Thanks
Hi, it's 2.5m x 3.5m
How much would it cost to have something of this size built for me?
For the cabin and materials you'll be looking about £3.5k plus labour of anywhere between £600-£1000. If you needed a concrete base done as well it would be extra
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECTI was looking a getting the insulated cabin which I know are quite a bit more expensive, are you available for hire? 😂
@@michaelcretten9558 christ, yeah the insulated ones are even more expensive! Oh come on Michael I'm sure you can do it yourself, I've shown you how to do everything in the video! 😂 If you're not too far away I'm sure I can find some time to put one up for you
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT haha I have 0 experience and am in the process of buying my first house. There is no concrete base at the property, how much would that set me back? 😂
@@michaelcretten9558 a concrete base... Materials and labour about a grand probably, but it depends on whether the area needs clearing etc
What was the price of the cabin?
At the time it was about £2900, but now I think this one is £3500