WELCOME TO MYCABIN.IE!

Now that you have purchased one of our fantastic log cabins, there are some things you will need to know, as you await delivery.

We have put together a handy guide on how to:

1. Get ready for your project;

2. Prevent and avoid pitfalls along the way;

3. Ask the right people the right questions.

Topics Covered Will Include:

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Who does what during the build

Timeline from ordering to installation

Preparing your site

Foundations

Sloping sites

Deliveries

During the build

About windows and doors

Painting

Flooring

Initial use of your cabin

Maintenance

Having purchased a log cabin, it is important to know what to expect at each stage, from ordering to delivery and construction, and getting the most from your cabin into the future. This understanding will give you the confidence to engage with your log cabin supplier and trades persons where required, at various points along the way, and feel comfortable throughout the building process. Remember, if in doubt, ask the professionals at MyCabin.ie. We can help make the whole procedure smooth and easy for you. So, let’s jump straight in to see how it all works!

Who Does What During the Build?

Our buildings are assembled from flat pack, plank by plank, and as such, there are no wires, pipes or fixtures. What goes into the buildings is at the discretion of the client and this work is carried out by tradespersons or contractors.

Our part, the carpentry side, can include assembly, foundations, full insulation in the roof, walls and floor, steel roof, gutters and downpipes, residential spec windows and doors, internal doors and partitions, a step at the front door and a cover up around the base so you don’t see under the building (the step and cover up are included with our timber frame foundation, they are not included with a concrete foundation).

External paint materials are also included with all off the shelf models, we also have painters to do the painting for you, if required.

Not included in the price are any additional contractors’ works that you may require.

These can include ground works to connect water, waste, and electricity, as well as internal fit-out to cover wiring, plumbing, kitchen and bathroom installation, heating, painting, or whatever else you wanted to do with the building.

These costs will vary depending on:

• Who does the work, different contractors charge different prices for the same job, or if there is any of the work you can do yourself, you’re not paying someone else. This will help to keep your costs down.

• The proximity and ease of connections to utilities (water, waste and electricity), the closer and easier they are to connect to, the cheaper this part will be.

• How fancy you want the fit out to be, fancy fit outs cost more.

We have recommended contractors that cover certain areas of the country. Alternatively, we will work with any other contractor you choose to use.

If you are using your own contractors, you will need to project manage them, to make sure everyone that is required on the site during the build, turns up when they are supposed to. If they are not present when required, the first fix for wiring and plumbing will not be hidden, i.e., it will all be wall mounted after the fact, usually hidden with white plastic trunking, which simply will not look good.

This is crucial when acting as your own project manager or undertaking any of the work yourself, so that you can ensure materials arrive and trades are present at the right time, for a smooth build.

The current lead time for deliveries to our warehouse is 4 to 6 weeks, however, this is a guide, and it can vary depending on the time of year.

After your order has been placed with our factory, they will provide a production drawing for you to approve. They do not manufacture your building until you have a drawing you are happy with and have approved in writing. Changes are still possible at this stage and we will always be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

We normally receive 10 to 12 buildings per shipment, going all over the country, so they don’t all get delivered on the day they arrive. We aim to deliver all buildings within 5 to 10 working days of arrival.

Our logistics team will be in touch beforehand to schedule your delivery. We have multiple build teams, your cabin will be delivered prior to them finishing their current build, so they can move straight to your installation, the materials for your build will be in place ready for them to commence. This is usually within 3 to 5 working days of delivery to you. Occasionally, factors outside of our control can effectaffect these parameters.

Final payment is due when your cabin is ready for delivery. Where the build site is more than one hour’s drive from our warehouse in Blessington, B&B accommodation will need to be provided by the client for the fitters for the duration of the build.