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AVON 3.0m x 5.0m ( 45mm ) Log Cabin E10-3050A-45 Installation Manual Please read this installation manual carefully before proceeding with the construction of your log cabin. Check all components prior to assembly If you have purchased a log cabin with an extension please refer to the extension manual set...
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Parts List Page 2 WOODEN PARTS : including 1 extra wall log, 1 extra floor board and 2 extra roof boards PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm EN.2850 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) 2850 F.4760 Floor Board T&G 4760 F.1590 1590 Roof Board T&G A45.5240.70.320.0...
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• Dunster House Ltd will not freely replace any parts that are damaged due to any neglectful workmanship when your cabin is being built. However, replacement parts are available to purchase, please contact our Parts department at parts@dunsterhouse.co.uk.
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If you are still unable to find an answer to your query please contact our Customer Services department by email or in writing stating your query and including your order number starting with "SO" or your postcode to either: cs@dunsterhouse.co.uk or FAO Customer Services, Dunster House Ltd - Factory 1, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LF Assembly Instruction Instructions are available from our website - https://dunsterhouse.co.uk/customer-login-area/log-in.
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Page 5 How to install twisted/warped timber Timber is a natural product and unlike extrusions made from plastic or metal is likely to twist due to the nature of the material. Warped timber is unavoidable particularly with soft wood and is more common in longer and larger sections. Warping can occur even once a product is packed.
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Component List Page 6 BEARERS BOTTOM WALL LOG Pressure Treated ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm EN.2850 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) 2850 B45.655.70.0.0 Bottom Wall Log 64.5 BOTTOM WALL LOG WALL LOG ITEM QTY PART NUMBER...
Component List Page 7 WALL LOG ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm A45.5240.70.320.0 Wall Log 5240 TOP WALL LOG - Right ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm XN45.11R.5490.70.570.0 Top Wall Log Right 5490 TOP WALL LOG - Left ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
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Component List Page 8 PURLIN Reinforced Middle ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm LNG_mm P45.5490.65.565.0 Purlin and Purlin Support 5490 PURLIN Reinforced Left ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm LNG_mm P45.5490.65.565.0 Purlin and Purlin Support 5490 PURLIN Reinforced Right ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm...
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Component List Page 9 Bearer Layout for Log Cabin The minimum overall base dimension should be 100mm bigger than the external dimensions of the cabin. Only a completely level and stable load bearing foundation should be used as a base for your log cabin. Failure to do this may lead to installation issues and diminish the integrity of your log cabin. Screw the 2 outer bearers together with 50mm screws at 400mm intervals leaving a 25mm interval at the either end of the bearers.
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First Wall Logs Page 10 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Ensure that the base of the bearers and first layer of EN.2850 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) wall logs are level and square. Continue to check if the cabin is A45.4990.70.70.0 Wall Log square by measuring the diagonals and that the walls are level...
Wall Layout Page 11 The layout of your doors and windows can be changed by installing the relevant logs on the opposite side of the cabin or the Front Wall opposite side of the front wall. The position of the XN logs cannot be changed and need to have the top angle sloping outwards from the middle of the cabin.
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Wall Layout Page 12 The layout of your doors and windows can be changed by installing the relevant logs on the opposite side of the cabin or Side Wall - Left the opposite side of the front wall. The position of the XN logs cannot be changed and need to have the top angle sloping outwards from the middle of the cabin.
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Doors & Windows Page 13 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER The windows are pre-assembled but the door frame for your cabin comes E10 - STANDARD GLASS DOUBLE DOOR - 45 in separate parts to protect it during transportation. Please note that the E10 - STANDARD WINDOW - 45mm bottom part will be slotted together with the top part to prevent damage during transport.
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Do not tighten the screw fully, this will allow the frames enough freedom of movement to realign vertically but stay in position horizontally. Attach the Dunster House logo plate to hide the screw and slotted hole when the frame is fitted.
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Doors & Windows - additional information Page 15 Georgian bar & Drip bar Door sashes Door bolts Pre-drill 3mm pilot holes for all screws to avoid With the cabin assembled and the door frame in place Note: Before proceeding with the installation of splitting timbers.
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Top Wall Logs Page 16 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Check the cabin is square and the walls are level. A45.2990.70.70.0 Wall Log A45.655.70.0.0 Wall Log IMPORTANT - Use a step ladder to install the top wall logs, and A45.5240.70.320.0 Wall Log AP45.2990.A...
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Purlins Page 17 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm IMPORTANT - Check the cabin is square and the walls are level. P45.5490.65.565.0 Purlin and Purlin Support 5490 IMPORTANT - Use a step ladder to install the purlins and roof boards. Do not put your weight on the roof before all roof boards are secured.
Roof Installation Page 18 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - The optional Roof Insulation is installed after the roof boards, F.1590 Roof Board T&G please refer to the "Roof Insulation (optional)" section in this manual. J.1960 Trim ROOF BOARDS Roof Boards - F •...
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Page 19 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm Install roof insulation on top of the roof boards, but ROOF INSULATION P2-PANEL A 2500x1250 1250 2500 prior to installing felt or shingles. Pre-drill 3mm Roof Insulation L Bracket pilot holes for all screws to avoid splitting Roof Insulation Bracket 20mm Screw timbers.
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Roof Felt Page 20 Waterproof membrane Roof felt IMPORTANT - Roof Insulation should be installed prior to felt. See the Roof Insulation page for details. 40-50mm overhang • The Eaves Edging and Eaves Edge Reinforcement must be fitted before the waterproof membrane Eaves Roof boards edging...
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Shingles (Rectangular) Page 21 Fig. A First layer of rectangular shingles, with the slots Cutting line IMPORTANT - Roof Insulation should be installed prior to pointing towards the roof ridge Fig. D Rectangular Shingles shingles. See the Roof Insulation page for details. •...
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Roof Installation Page 22 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION It is essential you fit a waterproof covering to the roof. Eaves Edging HN.3000 Eaves Edging is fitted before any roof covering, the Fascia Boards after. Before ZN.1660.C11 Fascia Board following the next steps, please read the "Felt installation" or J.1960 Trim "Shingles installation"...
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Storm Braces and Vents Page 23 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm STORM BRACES J.1960.B Storm Brace 1960 • Storm braces should be installed after the roof is fitted. VENTS - SET Vent Set • Storm braces can be installed internally or externally. •...
Floor Installation Page 24 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm FLOOR BOARDS J.1960 Trim 1960 F.4760 Floor Board T&G 4760 • We recommend that the floor boards are installed when the cabin walls and roof are completed. • Place the floor boards centrally between the front and rear walls and Floor Boards - F at right angles to the bearers.
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Position the hole/screw towards the top of the slotted hole. Do not tighten the screw fully. This will allow the frames enough freedom of movement to realign vertically if the wall logs 'move' but stay in position horizontally. See the Door And Window Installation page of this manual for more information. Attach the Dunster House logo plate to hide the slotted hole and screw, when the frame is secured.
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