Why Buy from Dunster House?
| Feature | Dunster House Cabin | |
| Products delivered mainly from stock held on site (We are not an agent) | √ | |
| Products delivered using our own fleet of vehicles | √ | |
| Tongue and Groove Floor and Roof (Much more attractive than alternatives) | √ | |
| Secure Locking Doors | √ | |
| High Internal Eaves (So you don’t bang your head) | √ | |
| Parts supplied prepared ready for construction | √ | |
| Large Section Pressure Treated Floor Bearers (To help prevent rot and infestation) | √ | |
| All Nails/Screws needed for assembly supplied | √ | |
| Glass not Perspex (Easier to clean and does not scratch as easily) | √ | |
| Flooring Supplied (No hidden charge) (Except Trent Garage) | √ | |
| Screwed together not Stapled apexes (‘Invisible’ joining method for attractive finish) | √ | |
| Interlocking Log Walls | √ |
Important Checklist
Our belief that price-wise customers don’t simply want low budget options has been Dunster House’s prevailing recipe for success. Our product names are now registered trademarks to prevent imitations and protect our niche that is a wide range of attractive, expert quality log cabins at low prices.
Make sure there’s an opportunity to see, touch and get a feel for your cabin before purchase.
Photographs and especially 3D images can be mis-leading and there is a huge difference in quality between various manufacturers. A showsite offers you the chance to see and experience exactly what you’ll be getting. Buying on the internet certainly has its advantages but ensure a company is prepared to back this service up by spending time answering questions and showing you around. Even if you decide to forego this part, it’s reassuring to know there’s no veil between what’s being offered on the internet and its reality.
Take a camera with you to any showsite visits.
Not only will this help you compare products between companies but it will also serve as clear evidence if the product you finally receive diverges from the standard of quality you were expecting.
Make a note of what is included in the price quoted.
Don’t assume all companies price in the same way. It’s not uncommon for some to leave out the cost of floorboards/delivery etc so make sure you know what you’re getting if you want to make a true comparison.
Look out for slow grown timber as it has greater durability.
Fast grown timber is cheaper but any savings will be short lived. Make sure potential purchases are made with slow grown timber as this is stronger and more robust for the purpose.
Check what the measurements actually reflect.
If you’ve measured your plot and selected a cabin of the right size you probably expect it to fit without argument, however some companies take dimensions from the inside walls, meaning the overhangs and interlocking logs on each exterior corner aren’t taken into account. Ask for a ‘footprint’ measurement of your cabin to ensure it’s exactly the size you’re looking for.
Make sure your prepared concrete base is level.
Structurally, your cabin needs a perfectly even base to prevent unnecessary stress on the wood as even a marginal incline could cause problems down the line. Check your base with a spirit level prior to cabin assembly.
Look out for signifiers of quality.
- Glass windows are clearer, more attractive and easier to clean than Perspex varieties.
- Strong locking systems are essential for piece of mind so ensure these are always of home locking standard.
- A tongue and groove roof is far sturdier and more attractive than its ugly OSB board counterpart.
Use a good preservative.
Micro-porous varieties keep timber dry whilst still letting it breath.
Opt for good quality roof shingles.
A log cabin roof must be completely weatherproofed. Coloured, lightweight shingles are more durable and often more attractive than felt, providing a neater ‘finish’ that won’t deteriorate.
