Dunster House E9-3042DBPP-45, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...n 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 _____________________________ www dunsterhouse co uk ...

Page 2: ...ons on hidden surfaces for example any surface defects in the roof or floor boards can usually be hidden by turning the affected surface upwards in the roof so that it is hidden under the felt or downwards in the floor so it is never seen Queries arising from a neglectful manner of construction be it with the foundation or erection of the cabin Any valid queries will be satisfied by the exchange o...

Page 3: ...instructions prior to the building of the cabin When the instructions ask you to use screws you MUST pre drill holes for the screws to avoid splitting the timber Preparation for Assembly To build your cabin you will may need 2 3 people there are some heavy components Hammer mainly for roof and floor boards A stepladder to safely work at height Sharp knife cutting shingles roof material etc Spirit ...

Page 4: ... Services department can send a PDF attachment if required please email cs dunsterhouse co uk to request a copy Missing Damaged Components There are spares of some components within the pack and spares are identified on the component list The spares can be cut down and used where applicable In the event the spare is not suitable please email our Customer Services department cs dunsterhouse co uk a...

Page 5: ...l guide you through checking to see if it is the lock barrel or the lock mechanism which is faulty which can only be remedied via a replacement which Customer Services will organise Door Closed and Stuck If your door is stuck in a closed position please perform the following If your door is stuck closed in a lock position try and turn the key in the opposite direction to normal and then in the nor...

Page 6: ...approximate and subject to the limitations of the material used and the methods of manufacture Variants 1 2 IMPORTANT To build a mirrored version of this cabin Bearer Layout has to be build mirrored Front Wall Front Wall ...

Page 7: ... 1x EN 1325 B L 1325mm 1x EN 1390 B L 1390mm L 44 64 5 BOTTOM WALL LOG 1x B45 2990 70 70 0 L 2990mm L 44 64 5 BOTTOM WALL LOG 1x B45 1960 70 0 0 L 1960mm L 19 70 EAVES EDGING 2x HN 2000 L 2000mm 2x HN 3000 L 3000mm L 19 96 FASCIA BOARD 4x ZN 1670 A L 1670mm L 38 18x J 1960 L 1960mm TRIM Roof Edge Reinforcement Floor Trim Wind Brace 19 L 19 19 3x N 1960 L 1960mm TRIM Door Overhang Trim 120 19 195 2...

Page 8: ...1 WALL LOG 39x A45 700 L 700mm L 44 121 WALL LOG 26x A45 700 70 0 0 L 700mm 3x A45 1960 70 0 0 L 1960mm 4x A45 3220 70 0 0 L 3220mm L 44 121 WALL LOG 18x A45 2990 70 70 0 L 2990mm 19x A45 4250 70 70 0 L 4250mm inc 1 extra L 44 121 WALL LOG 1x A45 3220 70 0 0 F L 3220mm L 44 121 WALL LOG 1x A45 1960 70 0 0 G L 1960mm L 19 97 ROOF BOARD 11x F 800 A L 800mm inc 2 extra DOOR FRAME ADD ON 1x IS28 1230 ...

Page 9: ...9 J 1960 B STORM BRACE 5x APEX 2x AP 45 2990 S11 2990 335 44 WALL LOG 1x A45 2990 70 70 0 B L 2990mm L 44 121 TOP WALL LOG Left 1x XN45 11L 4315 70 135 0 L 4315mm TOP WALL LOG Right 1x XN45 11R 4315 70 135 0 L 4250mm L 121 44 L 44 121 ...

Page 10: ...ns 75 55mm screws for floor trims 45 70mm screws for wall and bearers connection door frame and purlins 55 90mm screws for door frame and wall logs connections 10 120mm screws for door frame add on 5 SMB076 45 Interlocking Window to Log Connecting bracket 48 SMB078 45 Interlocking Door to Log Connecting Bracket 16 M6 x 80mm bolts for storm braces 10 M6 wing nuts for storm braces 5 M6 nuts for stor...

Page 11: ...0 Only a completely level and square stable load bearing foundation should be used to install your log cabin or this may lead to serious issues later on Use 50mm screws to screw the bearers together 1x EN 3160 A 9x EN 2785 1x EN 2760 A 1x EN 2330 A 1x EN 1900 A 1x EN 1870 A 1x EN 1390 B 1x EN 1325 B EN 2785 EN 2785 EN 2785 EN 2785 EN 2760 A EN 1870 A EN 1900 A 400 400 400 400 EN 3160 A 4110 EN 411...

Page 12: ...0 3x A45 1960 70 0 0 13x A45 700 70 0 0 13x A45 700 1x A45 1960 70 0 0 G 1x A45 2990 70 70 0 B 1x AP 45 2990 S11 1x B45 2990 70 70 0 18x A45 2990 70 70 0 1x AP 45 2990 S11 Wall Layout AP 45 2990 S11 A45 2990 70 70 0 B A45 1960 70 0 0 G A45 700 70 0 0 A45 700 A45 1960 70 0 0 B45 1960 70 0 0 AP 45 2990 S11 A45 2990 70 70 0 B45 2990 70 70 0 2990 700 560 700 2990 ...

Page 13: ...ht Page 13 4x A45 3220 70 0 0 1x A45 3220 70 0 0 F 13x A45 700 70 0 0 26x A45 700 1x XN45 11L 4315 70 135 0 18x A45 4250 70 70 0 1x XN45 11R 4250 70 70 0 Wall Layout 700 700 560 4315 4250 4315 XN45 11R 4315 70 135 0 A45 4250 70 70 0 560 700 XN45 11L 4315 70 135 0 A45 3220 70 0 0 A45 700 A45 3220 70 0 0 A45 3220 70 0 0 F A45 700 70 0 0 A45 700 ...

Page 14: ...arers by 5mm all around Fix the first layer of logs to the bearers using 70mm screws to secure them at intervals of approx 400mm pre drill to avoid splitting the timber Front Rear Right Left Once the first layer of logs is in place check if the diagonals are equal A B this is imperative for a good build Continue laying wall logs as per the specific wall layouts Use a hitting block and hammer to hi...

Page 15: ...t the frame is square Use 70mm 90mm screws as shown below to assemble it The doors and windows for your cabin are supplied with SMB brackets These brackets are located within the fixings packs for windows and doors The brackets are essential for joining the windows and doors to the wall logs Please refer to the SMB brackets installation section at the back of the manual A B A B 90mm screws 70mm sc...

Page 16: ...before all roof boards are secured Slot the purlins into place on the notched apexes Pre drill holes To secure each purlin use 70mm screws Screw at an angle through the apex into the purlin Corner above the door to secure top wall log use 1x 70mm and 1x 90mm screw as shown below Make sure the angle of the top wall log and the angle of the apex align Secure log below the apex to the apex use 90mm s...

Page 17: ...ut your weight on the roof before all roof boards are secured Position door frame add on on top of the door frame and against front and side wall Pre drill holes To secure door frame add on use 4x 120mm screws Screw vertically into a door frame do not fix it to the walls Measure and cut to suit J 1960 trim see diagram left Secure cut to size J 1960 trim to the wall logs like shown below using 50mm...

Page 18: ...f before all roof boards are secured Cut to size N 1960 trim to fit on the both sides of the door overhanging part of the top wall log as shown on the diagram Cut to size N 1960 trim to fit on the both sides of the door overhanging part of the front wall as shown on the diagram Pre drill holes To secure trims use 35mm screws Cut to size N 1960 trim and fix it on top of the J 1960 trim from the pre...

Page 19: ...e a step ladder to install the roof boards Do not put your weight on the roof before all boards are secured Pre drill holes To secure the roof boards use 35mm screws 35mm screws 35mm screws TOP VIEW IMPORTANT All angle cut boards are supplied in a standard length 800mm Those boards are required to be cut to suit on site single straight cut as shown below to fit in between the wall and the door fra...

Page 20: ...m J 1960 to the underside of the roof boards Use 35mm screws and always pre drill the holes IMPORTANT For optional extra Roof Insulation please refer to the Roof Insulation section at the back of the manual ROOF BOARDS Use 40mm nails to secure roof boards leave 2mm gap between them and start from the edge of the roof flush with the end of the purlin Last roof board may be required to be cut to siz...

Page 21: ...ng 50mm screws EAVES EDGING Eaves edging is usually supplied in 2m and 3m lengths and may require to be cut to suit Use 35mm screws to fix them to the roof edge reinforcement Always pre drill the holes Ensure it is flush with the roof boards on the top and at both ends Fascia board Wind brace Eaves edging Fix the Trapezoid Finials to the Fascia Boards using 50mm screws Please refer to the Felt ins...

Page 22: ...to the bearers beneath 1 nail per connection Leave a 5mm expansion gap between the wall and the first floor board Leave a 2mm expansion gap between each floor board Leave a 5mm expansion gap between the wall and the last floor board You may need to cut the last floor board 2mm gap Bearers Floor boards Wall logs Floor trim 55mm screw Approx 5mm gap Standard length Required length Cutting line IMPOR...

Page 23: ...x with 20mm screws STORM BRACES Storm braces meant to be fitted internally Storm brace must be attached to the apex or top wall log Round hole at the top and slot at the bottom Fit it around 100mm from the corners or door frame Position of 5 storm brace is as per diagram in the corner of the page M6 x 80mm bolt M6 x 80mm bolt M6 washer M6 washer M6 washer M6 washer M6 wing nut M6 nut Top of the St...

Page 24: ...uter sashes Lift the door sash onto the door frame by lining up the hinges and lowering the sash down onto them Try to close the doors If you find that the doors do not close properly because the sashes are not level you need to adjust the hinges To do this open the door and lift off from the hinges Next you can wind in or out each hinge on the door sash in order to move the sash into line with th...

Page 25: ...ior to putting down the floor boards You should have at this point already screwed in place the first layer of wall logs which will hold the bearers in place Now cut the sheets of insulation to fit tightly into the gaps between the bearers then just push the clips into the sides of the insulation about 400 500mm apart and simply rest the clips on the bearers Insulation material Clip Insulation mat...

Page 26: ...nly 4mm shorter than the combined thickness of the insulation and roof boards so do not over tighten Please note that roof edge reinforcement trims and eave edging trims are supplied in different lengths which require cutting on site Fit the roof edge reinforcement trims J 1960 to the underside of the roof boards screw up into the roof boards using 35mm screws Fix the eaves edging HN 2000 HN 3000 ...