Description

How does this dual-purpose log cabin upgrade my external property layout?

The 8G x 14 Shire Walsoken Log Cabin streamlines gardens by uniting a deep leisure room and a 4ft side shed within an 8ft x 14ft footprint. Placing a recreational hub alongside a functional storage sector prevents the need to scatter multiple outbuildings across your flowerbeds. Underneath a continuous pent roof, you gain a distinct space to securely file away muddy landscaping tools behind a solid single door, thereby keeping the main cabin completely isolated from gardening debris.

Will the installed glazing deliver reliable illumination and internal temperature regulation?

The provision of glazed joinery double doors, alongside one opening front window and one opening side window, delivers reliable illumination and responsive temperature regulation. Outfitted with heavy-duty toughened glass, these clear fixtures grant excellent protection against accidental impacts while supplying panoramic sightlines of your grounds. Positioning operable windows on adjacent elevations actively supports rapid cross-breeze generation, enabling you to disperse warm, static air during muggy coastal afternoons or unpredictable seasonal shifts.

What makes the wooden shell resilient against variable seasonal climates?

Constructed employing 19mm tongue-and-groove logs, this robust wooden shell forms a tight barricade that helps resist moisture penetration during heavy downpours. The foundational 12mm tongue-and-groove floor and overhead 12mm tongue-and-groove roof combine to establish a rigid frame built to withstand regular domestic demands. To further extend longevity, the base sits upon 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated floor bearers, acting as a crucial defensive measure that defends against saturated turf and helps preserve the locally sourced UK sustainable timber.

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 front window, 1 opening side window

Glazing - 4mm toughened glass

Door - Glazed double doors and a single solid door

Lock - Summerhouse: mortice lock (keys supplied). Side Shed: rimlock (keys supplied)

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

How Can I Maximise the 8x14 Cabin and Storage Compartment?

Design a broad artist's studio or a large-scale crafting workshop within the primary chamber, leaning on the one opening front window and one opening side window to flush out paint fumes or wood dust. The exceptionally stable 12mm tongue-and-groove floor easily bears the load of heavy woodworking benches, while the extensive glazed joinery double doors give you the wide clearance required to manoeuvre large material sheets comfortably.

Assign the adjoining 4ft side shed as the permanent home for your lawncare machinery, heavy toolboxes, or folding deck chairs, locking them securely behind the dedicated solid single door. Maintaining this definitive split allows you to transition straight from handling heavy-duty outdoor maintenance to relaxing in a dust-free sanctuary, without trampling soil across the interior floor.

About Your Order

The Shire Walsoken Log Cabin with Side Shed 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 Walsoken Log Cabin with a side shed 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 (Without ‘Pick a Delivery Day’ Selection)
If there is not an option to select a delivery date, you will receive an email within 2–3 working days. This will contain a link to Shire’s Booking Portal, where you can choose your preferred delivery date.

The day before your selected delivery date, Shire’s delivery team will send you a text message with an estimated delivery window. Please note that delivery routes are flexible, and times may vary.

Booking Delivery (With ‘Pick a Delivery Day’ Selection)
If you entered your postcode in the ‘Pick a delivery day’ box and selected a delivery date, you will receive a text message the evening before your chosen date (provided a mobile number was entered during checkout) with an estimated delivery window.

Shire’s delivery team will also send a text message the day before delivery with the time window. Please be aware that this is part of a flexible delivery route.

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

Quickview

The 8G x 14 Shire Walsoken Log Cabin with Side Shed in 19mm Logs functions as a highly adaptable outdoor facility intended for property owners seeking an expanded internal workspace combined with a discrete storage annex. Fabricated within the UK using specially selected sustainable timber, this unified structure establishes a generous 8ft x 14ft footprint that neatly consolidates your garden assets into one professional outbuilding. Key features include:

• 19mm tongue-and-groove logs: Supplies a sturdy external envelope that helps resist harsh weathering.
• 12mm tongue-and-groove roof and floor: Confers dependable structural integrity to support continuous occupancy and heavy domestic items.
• 34mm x 62mm pressure-treated floor bearers: Defends against underlying ground moisture to help prevent fungal decay.
• Glazed joinery double doors: Secures the primary threshold while inviting generous amounts of daylight safely indoors.
• One opening front window and one opening side window: Drives highly effective natural airflow throughout the interior using resilient toughened glass.