Dunster House TERMINATOR Installation Manual

5.5mx3.5m (45mm) log cabin

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TERMINATOR 5.5m x 3.5m ( 45mm ) Log Cabin

E10-5535TM-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

Important!

All dimensions are approximate and subject to the limitations of the materials used and the methods of manufacture

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Page 1 TERMINATOR 5.5m x 3.5m ( 45mm ) Log Cabin E10-5535TM-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...
Page 2 Parts List Page 2 WOODEN PARTS : including 1 extra wall log and 1 extra floor or roof board PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm EN.5250 Bearer pressure treated 5250 F.3260 Floor Board T&G 3260 F.2695 2695 Roof Board T&G A45.5390.70.70.0 Wall Log 5390...
Page 3 • 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.
Page 4 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.
Page 5 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.
Page 6 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 B45.3590.70.0.0 Bottom Wall Log 64.5 3590 EN.5250 Bearer pressure treated 5250 B45.575.70.0.0 Bottom Wall Log 64.5 BOTTOM WALL LOG WALL LOG...
Page 7 Component List Page 7 WALL LOG H ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm A45.3590.70.0.0.H Wall Log 3590 TOP WALL LOG FRONT - ASAT If the component list is empty, this log is not used. ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm...
Page 8 Component List Page 8 APEX ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm HT_mm LNG_mm APT.45.3790.4 Apex 3790 STORM BRACE ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm J.1960.B Storm Brace 1960 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.
Page 9 First Wall Logs Page 9 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Ensure that the base of the bearers and first layer of A45.3490.70.70.0 Wall Log wall logs are level and square. Continue to check if the cabin is EN.5250 Bearer pressure treated square by measuring the diagonals and that the walls are level B45.5390.70.70.0...
Page 10 Wall Layout Page 10 The layout of your doors and windows can be reversed by installing the relevant logs on the opposite side of the wall. Front Wall The ASAT and XN.RL logs cannot be reversed and need to have the top angle sloping towards the rear of the cabin. XN45.4RL.5390.70.70 A45.5390.70.70.0 A45.440.0.0.0...
Page 11 Wall Layout Page 11 Side Wall - Left 3790 APT.45.3790.4 A45.3490.70.70.0 3490 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A45.3490.70.70.0 Wall Log APT.45.3790.4 Apex Side Wall - Right 3790 APT.45.3790.4 A45.3490.70.70.0 3490 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A45.3490.70.70.0 Wall Log APT.45.3790.4 Apex All dimensions are approximate and subject to the limitations of the material used and the methods of manufacture...
Page 12 Doors & Windows Page 12 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER The windows are pre-assembled but the door frame for your cabin comes E10 - NARROW WINDOW - 45mm in separate parts to protect it during transportation. Please note that the E10 - NARROW DOUBLE DOOR - 45 bottom part will be slotted together with the top part to prevent damage during transport.
Page 13 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.
Page 14 Doors & Windows - additional information Page 14 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.
Page 15 Top Wall Logs Page 15 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Check that the cabin is square and the walls are level. APT.45.3790.4 Apex A45.5390.70.70.0 Wall Log IMPORTANT - Use a step ladder to install the top wall logs, and apexes. XN.RL XN45.4RL.5390.70.70 Top Wall Log...
Page 16 Purlins Page 16 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm IMPORTANT - Check the cabin is square and the walls are level. P45.4.3810.65.375.0 Purlin 3810 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.
Page 17 Roof Installation Page 17 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - The optional Roof Insulation is installed after the roof boards, J.1960 Trim please refer to the "Roof Insulation (optional)" section in this manual. F.2695 Roof Board T&G ROOF BOARDS •...
Page 18 ti n Page 18 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.
Page 19 Roof Felt Page 19 40 - 50mm Overhang Roof felt IMPORTANT - Roof Insulation should be installed prior 50mm Overhang to felt. See the Roof Insulation page for details. First layer of felt 40-50mm overhang • The Eaves Edging and Eaves Edge Reinforcement must be fitted before the waterproof membrane Eaves Roof boards...
Page 20 Roof Installation Page 20 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION It is essential you fit a waterproof covering to the roof. Eaves Edging J.1960 Trim is fitted before any roof covering, the Fascia Boards after. Before Z.3000 Fascia Board following the next steps, please read the "Felt installation" section in HN.3000 Eaves Edging this manual.
Page 21 Storm Braces and Vents Page 21 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. •...
Page 22 Floor Installation Page 22 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm FLOOR BOARDS F.3260 Floor Board T&G 3260 J.1960 Trim 1960 • 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.
Page 23 Secure the window frames with the 35mm hex nut screw and washer through the countersunk slotted hole in the top bar of the frame. Pre-drill 3mm Pilot holes for all screws to avoid splitting timbers. Position the hole/screw towards the top of the slotted hole. Do not tighten the screw fully. This will allow the frames enough freedom to realign vertically but stay in position horizontally. Attach the Dunster House logo plate to hide the slotted hole and screw when the frame is fitted.

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