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PearlJammer wrote:Hi everyone, I am wanting an outside space in the form of a log cabin or self build. It will be 5m X 5m. I don't mind if it has a flat or pitched roof. I want to insulate it throughout. So would you advise buying a cabin (seen one for £3000) then insulating it and plasterboard it myself or would I get better quality if I built it myself. I can do a little DIY but this is far above anything I have done before, but I'm not afraid to try, just worried I'll mess it up. What do you think?
Lee
PearlJammer wrote:Ok thanks guys. Now where do I start? I have a nice flat patio area where it's going to be situated. Do I need a concrete base or do I have other options? The thing I'm most worried about is keeping things straight and the roof seems daunting. Looked at boarding and plaster boarding on you tube and seems like something I could have a go at. Also I have a double glazed window so will need to buy a door/French doors and am clueless where to even start fitting these.
Do you think employing someone who knows what they're doing and just be a labourer for him would save money?
Lee
PearlJammer wrote:This is all very encouraging thanks. I live in Eastbourne. Any rough figures for cost and time, I think I can spend 15-20 hrs a week on it weather permitting.
Thanks
Lee
PearlJammer wrote:Boundaries are very tight, don't know how much of a problem that will be? Really just enough how room to maintain working on a 5m wide plan.As for overall size I was hoping to be able to fit a pool table in there with enough room to cue properly. There's probably not going to be a lot of standing in there so lower roof wouldn't be a problem.ill post a pic of the site if it stops raining today, but it's just a patio with a good foundation.
tracerman wrote:Pearljammer - my suggestion is go for 6m x 3m , get a kettle , and Radio 4 , get some decent woodworking gear and forget the pool table , which you will lose interest in anyway because the woodworking will take over your life .
Good luck with the project anyway .
Steve
tracerman wrote:Pearljammer - my suggestion is go for 6m x 3m , get a kettle , and Radio 4 , get some decent woodworking gear and forget the pool table , which you will lose interest in anyway because the woodworking will take over your life .
Good luck with the project anyway .
Steve
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