This article will explain all the information you need about building your own cabin and includes a step-by step guide and a complete list of the tools and materials that you will require for your log cabin building task.
Why Should I Build a Log Cabin?
A log cabin is ideal as it offers extra space to relax away from the comforts of your home. Timber is a great thermal insulation, meaning you don’t have to fret over high heating costs in the log cabin.
Also, these trees have a long life span and can provide a space of tranquillity and peace away from the bustle of your house.
How to build a log Cabin by yourself
Here’s a step-by step guide on how to construct the log cabin:
Step 1:
For models that are floorless, put them on top of the floor in order to create an equilateral triangle. Be sure they’re equally spaced and are also even and equal. Your bearers should be set in rows that have 50 cm space between them.
The kit that you are using for construction should include all the required pieces needed to construct the square that you need around your bearers. Every log cabin kit has its own unique and you should ensure you read the instructions of your manufacturer while you build.
Step 2:
Attach the bearers to one the other, and then screw them into the ground with anchor screws. Make this happen using your electric screwdriver.
Step 3:
You then can put together your walls over the bearers. The wall pieces will be carved with grooves within it to ensure they are interlocked. The beginning layer of walls onto the bearers. Then, build the remaining four walls. Utilize a rubber hammer to make sure that all the parts of the wood have been connected before moving on to your next section.
Step 4:
Set your roof frame triangulars. Be aware that each roof frame triangle needs to be positioned as a complete structure. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer to ensure that you’re making the roof pieces correctly.
Step 5:
The next step is to join the rafter sections. Each rafter is linked to the place of mounting at the center of each triangle. Use your mallet for rubber to make sure they are fully connected.
Step 6:
Then, attach your roof’s boards onto the rafters by using nails. Make sure you nail two nails into each mounting plate. Check that the edges of each board are aligned with one another.
Step 7:
After you’ve completed the previous step, fix and attach the roof plank border onto the roof boards. Then, fix the roof plank to the border of the roof plank.
Step 8:
Then, you can place the wind boards on top of one another. Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for each step, as it could differ from these directions.
Step 9:
The wind board should be attached to frames of the roof.
Step 10:
Evenly put the trims that support the doorframe, and then screw them in place.
Step 11:
Once you’ve finished the first side of the door frame, install the door on the cabin. Attach the remaining trims for the door support to the frame and screw them into the frame. Be aware that the trims for your door should be screwed into the frame of the door, not the wallboards.
Step 12:
Attach the support trim to the window frame, and fix them exactly in the same manner as the door.
Step 13:
After you’ve finished this then, slide the window frame in place and attach the rest of the window trims to your window frame, then put them in the frame.
Step 14:
If you’re planning to install flooring in your cabin in the woods, now is the time to begin to set it up. Install the floorboards on bearers and screw or nail them in the position at an angle.
Step 15:
Attach and fix the trims for your floor onto the floorboards, ensuring they stay in their place. Secure them.
Step 16:
After the entire structure is constructed and treated, you are able to then attach your roof made of felt. This is done by attaching the felt pieces onto the roof. After the roof is put in place your log cabin’s construction is completed.
Tools for Building a Log Cabin
- Spirit level
- Electric screwdriver
- Hammers made of metal
- Rubber hammer
Safety Equipment for Building the Log Cabin
It is suggested that you wear gloves for building the wood in order to prevent the risk of splinters. Also, you should have a second person available to assist you in the harder components, such as putting together the roof.
Materials needed to build a Log Cabin
- Log cabin construction kit (wood, nails, screws etc.)
- Anchor screws
- Nails
How do you prepare for building a Log Cabin
Below is a checklist of steps you must follow in order to construct the log cabin:
- Make sure that the ground you’re making your constructions on is flat by using an instrument level before you begin the construction.
- When your log cabin building kit is delivered It is important to check it over to ensure that all the parts and pieces are in place. Review the manual to make sure that each piece is in place prior to starting building.
- Before beginning the construction it is a good idea to separate the components for ease of use.
Types of Log Cabin
Below is a listing of different kinds of log cabins and details about each one:
Full-Scribe Log Cabin:
A full-scribe log cabin can be described as a typical type of cabin where logs are laid out horizontally to make the walls.
Each log is hand-cut under them, so that they will be firmly affixed to the log beneath them.
This kind is a log cabin highly efficient in energy use and retains heat well. The mass of this kind of log cabin is able to endure any weather.
It is thought to be the most ideal log cabin design since it is more conventional and easy to build, and provides excellent thermal insulation.
Post and Beam Log Cabin:
Log cabins with beams and posts utilize the full length of logs as beams that help support the structure, and provide the natural log surface in and out of the cabin.
This kind of cabin needs less logs to construct when compared with a traditional scribe cabin. This makes this kind of cabin more affordable than other cabins.
A beam and post log cabin consists of many vertical logs, which are used to hold massive horizontal logs. They are stuffed with walls that are conventionally constructed straw bales or blocks of cinder.
