Maintaining a log cabin is essential for its longevity and visual appeal. Proper care, although straightforward, is crucial. Upon constructing your cabin, immediate use is possible. Besides basic measures like installing a door catcher for windy conditions, other aspects warrant attention. High Quality Timber When maintaining a log cabin, it is crucial to ensure the…
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Setting up a Sound Studio in a Log Cabin
Perfect Log Cabin Music Room Does a Garden Cabin as Sound Studio Make Sense? Garden cabins for sound studios offer podcasters numerous benefits. They enable you to clearly separate your personal and professional life, thus improving work-life balance and podcast productivity. A garden recording studio creates a tranquil environment for recording top-notch audio quality. By…
Scandinavian Log Cabins – perfect for Ireland’s climate
Capturing the essence of Irish gardens with their rich greenery and peaceful corners ideal for unwinding, these cabins offer a snug and serene retreat. For homeowners yearning to elevate their outdoor space, a secluded natural cabin makes the perfect addition. Scandinavian log cabins present a charming option for those in search of a garden hideaway.…
Proposed Log Cabin Planning Changes
The Government is considering easing regulations on cabins and modular homes placed in back gardens as part of its strategy to address housing supply challenges. Planning changes not agreed yet… Can I build a log cabin without planning permission? Currently, homeowners can construct extensions up to 40 sq m without needing log cabin planning permission, but stand-alone habitable buildings of that size require approval if they are separate from the main residence. You can read more about this proposed changes to log cabin planning here. A proposal being crafted within the Department of Housing looks at planning exemptions which would allow independent modular or cabin-style residences (our one bedroom log cabins would be ideal here) to be built without log cabin planning approval. Minister working hard… John Cummins, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, has recently conferred with officials regarding whether specific types of exempted developments could be expedited, particularly in light of planning legislation enacted last year. These reforms intend to facilitate “intergenerational transition” between the primary house and the smaller dwelling. Probable size restrictions The sizes of these structures would likely be capped at what is currently permissible without planning approval, akin to traditional home extensions. Consequently, any plan for construction exceeding 40 sq m would still require the necessary permissions. Officials are in the process of finalizing a document on this initiative, which reportedly has backing from the Civil Service. Input will be solicited from all Government departments, and a public consultation is also on the horizon. Mr. Cummins is keen on an expedited introduction of these exemptions to log cabin…
Cabin Talks
We got together to answer all your questions about building a log cabin in Ireland. Have a listen to the video or read the transcript below. But don’t hesitate to give us a call or come to visit us whenever it suits. We’re always keen to answer your questions about building a log cabin talks.…
Log cabin with cement board exterior
Did you know you can have a cement board exterior to your log cabin in order to make it look like a conventional cottage build? Couple this with a steeper roof and nobody will know that you’ve just built a fantastic log cabin at a great price! https://youtu.be/BCyFC-bKOsc Cement board or timber exterior? While the…
Why is Norway Spruce such a good building material?
We asked our resident expert why Norway spruce is such a good building material and here is what we got in response. Norway Spruce – excellent timber for building Norway spruce (*Picea abies*) is highly valued as a building material due to a combination of properties that make it versatile, efficient, and sustainable. Here’s a…
Our Best-selling 3 Bed Cabin just got better!
Ireland’s best-selling 3 bed cabin, is now available with ensuite and utility room. What’s your Favourite 3 Bed Log Cabin? At Timber Living log cabins Ireland, we have been selling the Tullow 3 bedroom log cabin for over 20 years. It has been a great seller for us and a great buy for the hundreds…
Buying a log cabin Granny Flat
A log cabin is a perfect solution for those families looking for a cost effective alternative too expensive extra accommodation for a loved one. Of course, grannies aren’t the only ones that can stay in a log cabin Granny Flat. Granddads are welcome, as are grown up sons and daughters. Great range of one bedroom…
Can you sleep in garden cabin?
Sleeping in a Garden Cabin: The Ultimate Retreat If you want to sleep in a garden room, a garden cabin provides the ideal escape for a peaceful sleeping experience. With its tranquil surroundings and close proximity to nature, it offers a unique retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The serene ambiance and…
