Summary of Contents for Dunster House RHINE E10-4040R-45
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RHINE 4.0m x 4.0m ( 45mm ) Log Cabin E10-4040R-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 F.3760 Floor Board T&G 3760 F.2080 2080 Roof Board T&G A45.4240.70.320.0...
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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.
Component List Page 7 WALL LOG ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm A45.4240.70.320.0 Wall Log 4240 TOP WALL LOG - Right ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm XN45.8R.4490.70.570.0 Top Wall Log Right 4490 TOP WALL LOG - Left ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
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Component List Page 8 APEX The image used is for reference only, the number of purlin cut outs may vary on your cabin apex. See the wall layout page for details of your specific apex. ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm HT_mm LNG_mm...
First Wall Logs Page 9 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Ensure that the base of the bearers and first layer of EN.3850 Bearer ( Pressure treated ) wall logs are level and square. Continue to check if the cabin is A45.3990.70.70.0 Wall Log square by measuring the diagonals and that the walls are level...
Wall Layout Page 10 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 11 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 12 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 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.
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Top Wall Logs Page 15 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Check the cabin is square and the walls are level. A45.3990.70.70.0 Wall Log A45.505.70.0.0 Wall Log IMPORTANT - Use a step ladder to install the top wall logs, and A45.4240.70.320.0 Wall Log A45.1805.70.0.0...
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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. P45.4490.65.565.0 Purlin 4490 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.
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Roof Installation Page 17 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - The optional Roof Insulation is installed after the roof boards, F.2080 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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R of 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 P2-PANEL K 2500x415 2500 pilot holes for all screws to avoid splitting Roof Insulation L Bracket...
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Roof Felt Page 19 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 20 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 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 HN.3000 Eaves Edging following the next steps, please read the "Felt installation" or Z.120.A Trapezoid "Shingles installation"...
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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. •...
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Floor Installation Page 23 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm FLOOR BOARDS J.1960 Trim 1960 F.3760 Floor Board T&G 3760 • 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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