How Long Do Timber Buildings Last?

A quality timber building is a significant investment, so it's natural to ask how long it will last. Whether you're considering a garden office, workshop, garage, cabin, or summer house, durability is often one of the biggest deciding factors. The good news is that a well-designed timber building can provide decades of reliable use when constructed using quality materials and properly maintained. However, several factors can influence its lifespan, from the timber itself to the environment in which it sits. [...]

What Is Tanalised Timber? Benefits, Lifespan & Uses Explained

If you've been researching timber buildings, sheds, cabins, or garden offices, you've probably come across the term tanalised timber. But what exactly does it mean, and why is it so widely used in outdoor construction? Tanalised timber is one of the most popular materials for garden buildings because it has been specially treated to help protect it from rot, fungal decay, and insect attack. Whether you're investing in a shed, workshop, cabin, or garden office, understanding how tanalised timber works [...]

Cabins – A Home From Home

We have built a wide range of timber cabins - a home form home - across Devon, the South West and beyond.. No two have ever been the same, because that's not what we do. Each one has been built to the customer's layout, taking into account their wishes and needs. The only similarity is that each one is built to the same standard - suitable for 24/7 accommodation. We use construction grade carcassing, waterproof membranes, eco-friendly insulation & soundproofing [...]

Handmade Cabins in Devon

Handmade Cabins in Devon - We recently completed this handmade cabin for a customer. It has one bedroom with a shower room, open plan lounge/diner/kitchen area and veranda. It is double glazed, insulated and has a cedar shingle roof making it suitable for use all year round. Cabins are a good way of increasing space when you need it and often, if you are joining with the utilities that exist within the curtilage of your home, no planning is needed. [...]