Summary of Contents for Dunster House BUNDLEDUCK E10-5940BD-45
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BUNDLEDUCK 5.9m x 4.0m ( 45mm ) Log Cabin E10-5940BD-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 and 1 extra floor or roof board PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm EN.5750 Bearer pressure treated 5750 F.3760 3760 Floor Board F.5890 Roof Board 5890 A45.5890.70.70.1975 Wall Log 5890 A45.3990.70.70.0 Wall Log...
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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.
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 B45.1030.320.0.0 Bottom Wall Log 64.5 1030 EN.5750 Bearer pressure treated 5750 B45.780.70.0.0 Bottom Wall Log 64.5 BOTTOM WALL LOG WALL LOG...
Component List Page 7 TOP WALL LOG - ASAT - Right Side Store ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm HT_mm LNG_mm ASAT.45.5890.70.70.6.1975 Top Wall Log 5890 TOP WALL LOG XN.RL - Right Side Store ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm XN45.6RL.5890.70.70.1975...
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Component List Page 8 WALL LOG E ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm A45.3990.70.70.0.E Wall Log 3990 PURLIN ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm P45.6.4320.65.375.0 Purlin 4320 APEX ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm HT_mm LNG_mm APT.45.4290.6 Apex 4290...
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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 A45.3990.70.70.0 Wall Log wall logs are level and square. Continue to check if the cabin is B45.5890.70.70.1975 Bottom Wall Log square by measuring the diagonals and that the walls are level B45.780.70.0.0...
Wall Layout - Right Side Store Page 10 The position of the Side Store can be changed by installing the middle wall on the opposite side of the cabin and positioning and or FRONT WALL rotating the revelant wall logs. Two extra ASAT and XN wall logs are provided, use the revelant version for your prefered configuration. XN45.6RL.5890.70.70.1975 A45.5890.70.70.1975 A45.780.70.0.0...
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Wall Layout - Left Side Store Page 11 The position of the Side Store can be changed by installing the middle wall on the opposite side of the cabin and positioning and or FRONT WALL rotating the revelant wall logs. Two extra ASAT and XN wall logs are provided, use the revelant version for your prefered configuration. XN45.6RL.5890.70.70.1975 LeftSideStore A45.5890.70.70.1975 A45.780.70.0.0...
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Wall Layout Page 12 Side Wall - Left 4290 APT.45.4290.6 A45.1715.70.0.0 A45.1715.70.0.0 A45.3990.70.70.0.E A45.3990.70.70.0 3990 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A45.3990.70.70.0 Wall Log A45.3990.70.70.0.E Wall Log A45.1715.70.0.0 Wall Log Apex APT.45.4290.6 Side Wall - Right, Side Wall - Middle 4290 APT.45.4290.6 A45.3990.70.70.0 3990...
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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 in E10 - NARROW WINDOW - 45mm separate parts. Please note that the bottom part will be slotted together with E10 - 4 SASH NARROW DOUBLE DOOR - 45 the top part to prevent damage during transport.
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4 Sash Narrow Double Door PAGE 14 The windows are pre-assembled but the door frame comes 70mm Screws 70mm Screws in separate parts. Please note that the 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 he 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 16 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 17 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT - Check that the cabin is square and the walls are level. A45.5890.70.70.1975 Wall Log A45.780.70.0.0 Wall Log IMPORTANT - Use a step ladder to install the top wall logs, and apexes. A45.1030.320.0.0 Wall Log APT.45.4290.6...
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Purlins Page 18 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION THK_mm WIDTH_mm LNG_mm IMPORTANT - Check the cabin is square and the walls are level. P45.6.4320.65.375.0 Purlin 4320 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 19 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.5890 Roof Board ROOF BOARDS • Use 40mm nails to secure the roof boards.
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R of Insula o Page 20 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 21 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 in place before the waterproof membrane Eaves Roof boards...
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Roof Installation Page 22 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION It is essential you fit a waterproof covering to the roof before J.1960 Trim following the next steps, please read the "Felt installation" section in Z.3000 Fascia Board this manual. HN.3000 Eaves Edging EAVES EDGING •...
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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 F.3760 Floor Board 3760 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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Guttering ( optional extra ) Page 26 1. Start at the rear of the cabin. Pre-drill 3mm pilot holes for all screws Fig. A to avoid splitting timbers. 2. Decide where you want to position the downpipe or water butt. Ensure that the guttering has at least 1 degree of fall towards the running outlet to aid drainage.
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