
Buying a log cabin can be an exciting path, but also quite a difficult one. There are a lot of companies out there with low quality materials and relatively little experience in the field. If you’re buying a log cabin from a company which has not been in business more than a couple of years, you can assume they are jumping on the log cabin bandwagon. Ask them how much experience they have in buying and constructing log cabins – who supplies them their log cabins, and how long they are guaranteed for.

What deposit should I pay?
There are companies out there that are looking for 50% upfront payments for a log cabin. This is TOO MUCH! We have heard horror stories of people paying huge amounts of money to young, struggling log cabin companies, and losing it all as the company goes bust. Or worse, where the companies are unscrupulous and, shall we say “don’t have the best interests of their customers at heart…”
So, whether you’re looking for a one-bedroom granny flat, a two bedroom log cabin or a larger three bedroom log cabin, keep these tips in mind.
Top Quality Materials
When buying a log cabin, the most important element in that cabin is the timber itself. Most decent log cabins in Ireland are manufactured in the Baltics, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, or the Scandinavian countries – Sweden or Norway usually, or Finland. That is because there is a history of log cabin manufacture, building and living in this region. All of the expertise of centuries of forestry, logging and cabin construction are handed down to the log cabin industry in this region. So when we import a log cabin for you, you are buying tradition too. And a lot of our builders come from this region, and from families who have been builders for generations. There is NOTHING our guys don’t know about building the best, longest-lasting log cabins in Ireland. So when you’re buying a log cabin from Timber Living, your buying tradition and centuries of know-how too!
Blog Post: What timber should a log cabin be built with?
Have a read of our blog post about the timber used in a timber living log cabin here: What Timber Should a Log Cabin Be Built With?.
Quality Double-Glazed Windows
What do we need in a quality window? Of course, it needs to be double-glazed. And a good gap – at least 12mm, between both panes, is a must. But what about the frames? We offer both timber and uPVC frames in our windows and doors. The timber windows look great, especially from the interior. But the uPVC windows of course take less maintenance. It’s a conundrum, but can be easily solved by using a coloured uPVC to add that extra bit of character to your cabin. Whichever you choose, you can be sure of market leading windows and doors from Timber Living.
Blog Post: Which windows for your log cabin?
Have a read about log cabin windows and doors in our blog post: Which windows for your log cabin?
Log Cabin Roof Cover
The roof cover on your log cabin is crucial to your log cabin’s longevity. A poor roof is going to let water in, and once that starts, you are in a lot of trouble. That is why we use a pressed-aluminium, tile effect roof. Because it is aluminium, it will not rust. And because it comes in large panels, it is fitted reasonably speedily, reducing overall costs to the client.

Log Cabin Size – number of bedrooms
It might sound a bit too simple, but we mention number of bedrooms, because sometimes people look for more bedrooms than they need! This is mainly the case in two bedroom log cabins, built for a single occupant. The customer deciding to allocate a full room of the log cabin to someone who might visit two or three times a year! That is very cabin logonomics! Better to set up this room as an office or crafting room, and buy a quality folding couch, transforming the spare room into a visitor’s room for their short stay!
Looking for a granny flat?
If you’re looking for a granny flat, and facing the conundrum of the second bedroom, why not read our blog post: Granny Flat – a log cabin is the perfect solution.

Looking to build your log cabin in a hurry?
If you’re in a hurry to build a log cabin, we have a number in stock, which can be built within six weeks, if necessary. Just take a look at our In Stock page to see what’s available in a hurry.
Nationwide Service
No matter where you are in Ireland, if you’re buying a log cabin, we will be happy to supply you. We have showrooms all over Ireland, including Boyle, Co Roscommon, Tullow, Co Carlow and Carrigaline in Cork. No matter what your question is, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help you with your enquiries.