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EVILGENIUS WORKSHOP 4.0m x 3.0m ( 45mm ) Log Cabin E10-4030EG-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 Unique Cabin Reference Number...
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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.3850 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) 3850 EN.400 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) F.2760 Floor Board T&G 2760...
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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 EN.3850 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) 3850 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm EN.400 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) B45.940.70.0.0 Bottom Wall Log 64.5 BOTTOM WALL LOG...
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Component List Page 7 WALL LOG GB ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm A45.3990.70.70.0.GB-LT Wall Log 3990 TOP WALL LOG - ASAT ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm ASAT.45.3990.70.70.5 Top Wall Log ASAT 3990 TOP WALL LOG XN.RL ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
Component List Page 8 APEX ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm HT_mm LNG_mm APT.45.3290.5 Apex 3290 STORM BRACE ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm J.1960.B Storm Brace 1960 Bearer Layout 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.
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First Wall Logs Page 9 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Ensure that the base of the bearers and first layer of A45.410.70.0.0 Wall Log wall logs are level and square. Continue to check if the cabin is A45.1710.70.0.0 Wall Log square by measuring the diagonals and that the walls are level A45.2990.70.70.0...
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. ASAT.45.3990.70.70.5 A45.3990.70.70.0 A45.3990.70.70.0.GB-LT...
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Wall Layout Page 11 Side Wall - Left 3290 APT.45.3290.5 A45.2990.70.70.0 Recommended wall height A45.410.70.0.0 A45.1790.70.0.0 for installing the window frame A45.2990.70.70.0 1790 2990 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A45.2990.70.70.0 Wall Log APT.45.3290.5 Apex A45.1790.70.0.0 Wall Log A45.410.70.0.0 Wall Log Side Wall - Right 3290 APT.45.3290.5...
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Doors & Windows Page 12 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER The windows are pre-assembled but the door frame for your cabin comes E10 - SINGLE GLASS DOOR - 45 in separate parts to protect it during transportation. Please note that the E10 - LOW TOP GARAGE DOOR - 45 bottom part will be slotted together with the top part to prevent damage E10 - STANDARD WINDOW - 45mm...
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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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Garage Door Installation Page 14 GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION Pre-drill 3mm pilot holes for all screws to avoid splitting timbers. • Fix the hinges to the door sashes using 80mm coach bolts and 50mm screws. • Secure the sashes to the door frame using 100mm coach bolts and 50mm screws. •...
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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 that the cabin is square and the walls are level. ASAT ASAT.45.3990.70.70.5 Top Wall Log ASAT XN.RL XN45.5RL.3990.70.70 Top Wall Log IMPORTANT - Use a step ladder to install the top wall logs, and apexes. APT.45.3290.5 Apex APEXES...
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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. P45.5.3310.65.375.0 Purlin 3310 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.1995 Roof Board T&G please refer to the "Roof Insulation (optional)" section in this manual. J.1960 Trim ROOF BOARDS •...
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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. Pre-drill 3mm pilot holes ROOF INSULATION P2-PANEL P 2500x625 2500 for all screws to avoid splitting timbers.
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Roof Felt Page 20 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...
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Roof Installation Page 21 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.2000 Fascia Board following the next steps, please read the "Felt installation" section in HN.2000 Eaves Edging this manual.
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Storm Braces and Vents Page 22 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 23 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm FLOOR BOARDS F.2760 Floor Board T&G 2760 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.
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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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