Small Gallery of Customer Log Cabins We’ve Built
Explore our gallery of log cabins supplied and installed for customers across the UK. From peaceful garden retreats and practical hobby rooms to stylish spaces for relaxing and entertaining, discover how the perfect log cabin can transform your garden.
Customers Log Cabins Supplied
Recently our installers were in Guildford to build our customer's Trentan 5.2m x 3.7m x 44mm Brookwood log cabin. They also laid the cabin's heavy duty timber subframe base and included roof and floor insulation, an extra single window, guttering and laminate flooring to the cabin. Please come and visit our extensive display site to view the Brookwood and additional log cabins and garden buildings we have on show; we're open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm 🙂
Last week our installers were in Rochester to build one of our Humber Rochester apex log cabins! The size is 4.6m x 4m x 44mm with an EPDM rubber roof and PVCu windows and door frames in Anthracite Grey. Our installers also laid the cabin's timber over base, included roof and floor insulation, gutters and laminate floor in Tawney Chestnut. The customer also purchased their Demidekk Cleantech paint in Fog Mist from ourselves and our painter will visit soon to paint the cabin.
Last week our installers were in Guildford to build one of our Humber Tonbridge pent log cabins. The size is 5.8m x 2.8m x 44mm with an EPDM rubber roof and PVCu windows and door frames in Anthracite Grey with an additional side window included. Our installers also laid the cabin's heavy duty timber subframe base, included roof and floor insulation and laminate floor in Tawny Chestnut. The customer also purchased their Demidekk Cleantech paint in French Grey from ourselves and our painter will visit soon to paint the cabin. And then our electrician will visit to fit the electrics.
Recently our hard working installers were in Guildford to build our customer's Humber 4.6m x 2.8m x 44mm Tonbridge pent log cabin. We also laid the cabin's heavy duty timber subframe base and the cabin came with Anthracite Grey PVCu windows and door frames and an EPDM rubber roof. We included roof and floor insulation, guttering and laminate floor in Chestnut Oak. The customer also purchased their Demidekk Cleantech paint from ourselves and our painter will visit shortly to paint the cabin. Please visit our show site where we have a Tonbridge on display together with many other garden buildings; we're open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm 🙂
Recently our installers were in Merton to build our customer's Trentan 3.3m x 2.4m x 44mm Bagshot Mini log cabin. We included guttering, roof and floor insulation and the long lasting EPDM rubber roofing for the cabin together with an extra window and upgraded door handle. The customer purchased their Demidekk Cleantech paint from ourselves and our painter will visit shortly to paint the cabin 🙂
Recently our hard working installers were in Alton to build our customer's Trentan 4.85m x 3m x 44mm Wonersh 2 multi-room log cabin 🙂 Optional extras shown. AI-enhanced background; log cabin unchanged.
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Choosing a 44mm Log Cabin
What Does 44mm Mean on a Log Cabin?
On a 44mm log cabin, the 44mm measurement normally refers to the thickness of the interlocking timber boards forming the main external walls. The profiled logs slot together to create the cabin structure. It is a substantial specification for many garden offices, studios, gyms, hobby rooms and leisure buildings, but wall thickness should not be considered in isolation. The roof, floor, windows, doors, draught control, insulation, ventilation and heating will all influence how the finished cabin performs in everyday use.
Who Is a 44mm Garden Log Cabin Suitable For?
In my experience, 44mm is a sensible starting point for many customers who want a substantial garden building rather than a lightweight seasonal structure. It can work well for a home office, hobby room, studio, gym, workshop, games room or general garden retreat. If you mainly intend to use the cabin from spring through autumn, a good 44mm specification may be all you need. If you expect to heat and occupy the building for long periods throughout colder winter weather, I would also consider roof and floor insulation, glazing, heating and whether a thicker wall specification would offer worthwhile benefits for your particular use.
My Advice When Choosing a 44mm Log Cabin
After working with garden buildings since 1979, I would never advise somebody to choose a cabin purely because one number in the specification looks impressive. Start with how you intend to use the room, then compare its size, wall construction, floor, roof, glazing, doors, base and available insulation. A well-specified 44mm cabin can be a better choice than spending more money on thicker walls while neglecting the rest of the building. You can compare the wider range of log cabins and garden log cabins, or use our log cabins by size page if you are still deciding on the right footprint.
If you would like more help comparing construction, size, wall thickness, glazing, insulation and other specifications, our log cabin buyer’s guide covers the main points worth considering before ordering.
Garden Building Experience Since 1979
Why My Experience Matters
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. I left school at 15 and started Marina Sheds in 1979. I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money due from the sale. In 1992, we expanded into summerhouses, garages, garden rooms, and log cabins, and renamed the company Titan Garden Buildings. My son Craig joined us that year after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990. We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998 and formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings in 2000 so we could retail carefully selected quality garden buildings from other manufacturers. Craig now runs the day-to-day business, and I continue to support him and the team as required.
44mm or 70mm Log Cabins, Insulation and Bases
44mm or 70mm Log Cabin?
Neither wall thickness is automatically better for everybody. A 44mm cabin is my usual starting point for many garden offices, studios, hobby rooms, gyms, and leisure spaces because it provides substantial timber construction without adding wall thickness that may not be necessary. A 70mm log cabin uses thicker timber walls and can be worth considering where the building will be heated and occupied frequently during colder weather. The sensible decision depends on how you will use the cabin, its size and the complete specification rather than choosing the largest number available.
Think About the Whole Thermal Specification
If winter comfort matters, look beyond the walls. Heat can also be lost through the roof, floor, windows and doors, while building size, exposure, ventilation and heating all affect comfort. For regular colder-weather occupation, roof and floor insulation can therefore be particularly worthwhile. You can compare our insulated log cabins if thermal performance is an important part of your decision.
Check the Base and Installation
A substantial 44mm cabin still depends on a firm, stable and level base. An unsuitable foundation can affect the structure and operation of doors and windows, regardless of wall thickness. If you are preparing the foundation yourself, our log cabin base guide explains the main base options and why accurate, level preparation matters. Professional installation and base-building services are also available for suitable models. Consider them if you would prefer the cabin and its foundation handled as part of the overall project.
44mm Log Cabin Questions and Answers
What does 44mm mean on a log cabin?
44mm normally refers to the thickness of the interlocking timber boards used to form the cabin’s main external walls. It does not mean the roof, floor, or complete building envelope is also 44mm thick, so always check the full specification for the individual cabin.
Is a 44mm log cabin thick enough?
For many garden offices, studios, hobby rooms, gyms and general leisure uses, yes. I regard 44mm as a substantial and versatile timber wall specification. If you intend to heat and occupy the cabin for long periods throughout winter, consider the full thermal specification and whether additional insulation or thicker walls would be worthwhile.
Can a 44mm log cabin be used as a garden office?
Yes. A well-specified 44mm cabin can make a very practical garden office. Plan your desk, storage, electrical requirements, internet connection, natural light, ventilation and heating before ordering, and consider roof and floor insulation if you expect to work inside it regularly during colder months.
Are 44mm log cabins insulated?
The 44mm wall thickness itself is solid timber rather than a separate insulation layer. You can specify additional insulation, particularly to the roof and floor. The precise options vary between models, so check exactly what is included in the individual quotation rather than assuming that the word 44mm means the whole building is insulated.
Can you use a 44mm log cabin in winter?
Yes, but winter comfort depends on more than wall thickness. Roof and floor insulation, double glazing, doors, cabin size, exposure, ventilation and suitable heating all make a difference. If you plan to occupy the cabin regularly throughout winter, discuss the full specification with us before ordering rather than relying on 44mm walls alone.
Which is better: a 44mm or 70mm log cabin?
Neither is universally better. A 44mm cabin suits many everyday garden-room uses and is often my first specification to consider. A 70mm cabin provides thicker timber walls and greater natural thermal resistance, which can make it attractive for particularly demanding or frequent colder-weather use. The best choice depends on the complete building and how you intend to use it.
Do your 44mm log cabins include double glazing and wooden floors?
The current 44mm category features double glazing and wooden floors across its principal ranges, although specifications and options vary between individual cabin families. Always check the product page and quotation for the exact glazing, floor, roof and other items included with the cabin you are considering.
Can I see a 44mm log cabin before buying?
Yes. You can visit our Surrey showrooms near Guildford and Woking to inspect representative garden buildings and compare timber construction, glazing, floors, roof styles and overall quality in person. Our display site has a large selection of buildings, although we cannot display every model, so contact us before travelling if seeing a particular 44mm cabin is essential.
Final Advice on 44mm Log Cabins
A Final Word From Robin
After more than four decades around garden buildings, 44mm log cabins deserve their reputation as a strong all-round choice, but I would never recommend buying on wall thickness alone. Decide what the cabin needs to do, compare its size and full construction, consider insulation if you expect regular winter use, and make sure the base is suitable. If you are unsure whether 44mm is right for you, visit our showrooms or speak to our team and we will help you compare the alternatives. Robin Antill, Founder, 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.
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