Log Cabin Bases

Please note any advice given must be adjusted for your particular cicumstances Eg. ground conditions, size of Log Cabin etc.

In general Log Cabins do not put exceptional loading onto the base as the weight of the building tends to be spread over the whole wall length. Having said that it is of the utmost importance your base is of a sufficient quality to enable the Log Cabin to be installed properly. Bases must be level and flat (to within certain tolerances) if they are not this can cause problems not only when installing but in the future as the cabin settles and adjusts to enviromental conditions.

The best sort of base is a concrete slab that is poured onto some compacted hardcore. It is not normally necassary to include reinforcing mesh but it may be needed on larger bases or where there is a risk of cracking.

Other methods of installing bases include paving slabs, tanalised timber frames, or even decking.

It is important with any method that is used that the job is done properly as your Log Cabin will last a very long time so it would be a shame to spoil it because of the base. 

If you require any advice on this please contact us, we will be happy to help.