Timber Garden Sheds Australia
"KONNICHIWA BEACHES"- July 2022
Anna and Dan use their beach house in Bogangar (Kingscliff) as a weekend and relaxation hide-away to sometimes escape their busy Brisbane life style. The SAM10 we had the pleasure building for them added a lot of flair to their backyard, complementing the fireplace and the new circular pattern paving they had recently done.
Installation on Existing
CONCRETE SLAB
This install was a little different with regards to a already existing concrete slab on site. It was a little too narrow, which necessitated the widening of the slab via one row of pavers on one side.
The cabin base frame that is than placed on top of the slab is secured via gal steel angle brackets.
The outer timber frame is insulated from ground moisture by not only oiling it before construction, but also by running a plastic strip called "snake skin" between the log and the slab.
This will guarantee many years of weather protection and hassle-free enjoyment of your cabin!
MAKING PROGRESS...
nce the foundations are done the fun part begins - the actual cabin assembly, creating a roof above your head. The natural beauty of the timber coupled with the scent from the pine oil makes for a very pleasant and exciting construction procedure.
Walls always go up quickly. The log that connects the two sides of the window sometimes needs a bit of "convincing" before it fits properly.
The gable logs also often do not line up straight away, as the two door side walls sometimes lean to one side or another. However, with a bit of pulling (as well as head scratching and may be a cold drink...) it will eventually pull everything into square.
The roof beams slide in easily, and then it's on to installing the tongue&groove roof boards.
Taking Shape:
We installed Anna and Dan's cabin during the week before the "Splendor in the Grass" Festival in Byron Bay - during that time the weather was overall great, but turned bad literally the day we were all done and the festival was about to start.
We all heard the term "Splendor in the Mud" - outdoor festivals are as dependent on good weather as log cabin builds!
It is always a great feeling when the roof goes on and the cabin is dried-in. Windows and doors are normally installed last, as the roof is considered to be more important in terms of weather proofing the cabin.
By the way - the images might look confusing - the aluminium foil always goes on the bottom!
Oiling in "Dark Ash"
Anna started oiling the outer and the inner of the cabin the day after we left the site - well done!!. It is important to protect the cabin from the environment as soon as possible after the built, to ensure it last for many years to come.
The window and door can be painted or oiled in a contrasting colour, often a very bright colour is chosen.
Anna and Dan chose the name "Konnichiwa Beaches" for their cabin, we will post new images here once the sign has been installed - should look great!
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