Description

What access and security features are included with this model?

Broad joinery double doors grant substantial clearance for manoeuvring bulky equipment, whilst the opening front window guarantees excellent air circulation throughout the interior. Both the primary entryway and the side glazing feature durable toughened glass, bringing abundant daylight into the cabin alongside a reliable physical boundary. To protect your stored valuables, the main entrance relies upon a heavy-duty mortice lock and key, ensuring the property remains firmly secured when unattended.

Can the structural layout adapt to my specific garden?

The 13ft x 8ft log cabin arrives with interchangeable door and window positioning, empowering you to completely dictate the facade layout based on regional wind patterns. This adaptable UK-manufactured design allows the main access point and the opening front window to swap locations during the primary build phase. Consequently, you can confidently arrange the half-glazed frontage to capture optimal afternoon sunshine or align the pathway directly with your existing patio steps.

How does the timber framework manage varying weather conditions?

Utilising thick 19mm tongue-and-groove logs, this premium timber outbuilding forms a rigid external shell that actively helps resist moisture ingress year-round. Beneath the main footprint, the entire unit is elevated upon 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated floor bearers, preventing the 12mm tongue-and-groove floor from making direct contact with wet earth. Finishing the profile, the traditional apex roof integrates sturdy 12mm tongue-and-groove boards capped in sheet mineral roofing felt, which effectively channels heavy rainfall away from the base.

Features:

Guarantee – 10-year anti-rot

Walls – 19mm log thickness

Floor – 12mm single tongue-and-groove

Roof – 12mm single tongue-and-groove

Roof Joists – 40mm x 90mm

Floor Bearers – 34mm x 62mm pressure treated

Windows – 1 opening window

Glazing – 4mm toughened glass

Door – Half-glazed double doors

Lock – Mortice lock and key 

Treatment – Untreated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

What Can I Use a 13x8 Log Cabin For?

Benefiting from the deepened 13ft x 8ft dimensions and a heavy-duty 12mm tongue-and-groove floor, this facility serves brilliantly as a large-scale garden workshop. The vast rear panelling easily accommodates extensive racking systems or oversized tool chests, while the wide-opening joinery double doors allow seamless entry for sizable landscaping machinery and ride-on mowers.

Moving beyond simple utility, the insulating 19mm logs produce a sheltered, comfortable environment highly suited for a home studio or private craft room. You can effortlessly manage interior temperatures using the opening front window during warmer months, establishing a brightly lit, well-ventilated sanctuary that remains safely detached from the main domestic household.

About Your Order

The Shire Berryfield Log Cabin is made in the UK with sustainably sourced timber. You get a top-quality garden cabin with a low carbon footprint made from ethically sourced materials. Its clean, modern design makes assembly straightforward. Delivered flat-packed as individual logs for easy handling, the cabin comes complete with all necessary fixtures, fittings, and step-by-step instructions. The garden room has a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty to enjoy it for many seasons. Two people are required to complete the build.

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Does A Log Cabin Require Planning Permission?

The garden room designs have been created to adhere to planning permission guidelines. However, we cannot guarantee that you will not need planning permission for a log cabin. We advise checking with your local authorities before constructing your summerhouse.

Log Cabin Base

We recommend that log cabins are sited on pre-laid, level, solid and dry ground. A foundation of hardcore, compacted, and concrete to give a stable and even footing for your cabin to sit on. You can request 'Guidelines for Preparing a Concrete Base' through our 'Contact Us' Section. Alternatively create a strong, level foundation for your garden building with the Gorilla Ground Screws DIY Foundation Kit. This convenient system provides an effective alternative to traditional concrete bases. The complete kit is delivered directly to your door and is designed for DIY installation using standard household tools. Please note that the assembly option of the log cabin does not include the assembly of the DIY base.

Log Cabin Aftercare

The Shire Berryfield Log Cabin is supplied untreated. To ensure you enjoy your garden cabin for many seasons, you must apply a preservative and waterproofing topcoat immediately after installation. These treatments, followed by yearly log cabin treatment, will maintain the high-quality finish and retain the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the log cabin, elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best paint colour to add your personalised finish. We have selected some of the best-selling Protek Royal Colours as an option on this page and the highly recommended Protek Wood Preserver++.

About Shire

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. It is the proud manufacturer of the most extensive UK timber garden building range, which includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, eco homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units, and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover 23 acres, including stock holding facilities and an advanced high-speed timber planing mill. There is also a modern, well-equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly, and manufactured using the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money garden sheds in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18" clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

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Delivering an expanded capacity for secure outdoor storage or focused hobby work, the 13ft x 8ft log cabin presents a highly versatile timber outbuilding. Manufactured within the UK using sustainable materials, this heavy-duty structure helps defend against seasonal weather patterns whilst maintaining a classic aesthetic. Key features include:

• 19mm tongue-and-groove logs: builds a highly stable, interlocking exterior shell.
• 12mm tongue-and-groove roof and floor: guarantees solid reinforcement both overhead and underfoot.
• 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated floor bearers: acts as a vital barrier against ground moisture.
• Half-glazed joinery double doors and opening front window: provides immense natural illumination alongside straightforward ventilation.
• Interchangeable door and window positioning: offers complete facade flexibility during the initial construction.