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 a great deal of loading onto the base as the weight of the building is spread over the whole wall length. But having said that it is very important 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 for a Log Cabin is a concrete slab that is poured onto compacted hardcore. It is not normally necassary to include any reinforcing mesh but it may be needed on larger bases or where there is a risk of cracking.

Other types bases include paving slabs, tanalised timber frames, or even decking.

It is important with any method that is used for the base that it is done properly as your Log Cabin will last a long time and 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.