Fascinating Finnish Forest Facts and Figures
Amazing things happen in the forests of Finland! The country is home to an ever-growing, carefully stewarded and sustainable forestry sector. From our perspective, one of the most important aspects is that the forests supply our manufacturer with the timber they need...
WINNERS AT THE BUILDIT AWARDS
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been awarded 'Best Self Build Under £300K’ at the 2024 Build It Awards! The award recognises our clients’ meticulous work over many evenings and weekends, which has resulted in a stunning and spacious family...
Modern Log Cabin Life
Why a modern log cabin? When you say the words ‘log cabin’, people generally imagine something rustic, tucked away in the woods, probably off grid and no running water, or they think about Center Parcs or similar holiday destinations. And it’s true, there are plenty...
How Long Does a Log Cabin Last?
We're often asked how long does a log cabin last, so to answer the question, we're going to take a little trip back through history. There are many, many different ways of using wood to build houses, and over the centuries, humans have tried them all. Some of these...
A different approach to self build
At Scandinavian Homes, we look at building houses in a different way. We’re not a mass market housebuilder, throwing up dozens of homes on a site with little care what happens to them once we’ve sold them. We’re not an out-of-the-catalogue wooden box builder either....
How can I get planning permission for my dream log home?
All new homes need to obtain planning permission, whether speculatively built by developers or commissioned by self-builders. Much misinformation abounds about timber houses not being regarded as permanent and therefore not needing planning permission. Don’t believe...
Can I Live In A Log Cabin All Year Round?
We’ve probably all seen pictures of a sturdy log cabin in a wood or perched on a snowy mountainside, and thought “Wow, that’s fantastic!” Judging by the reaction we get to our log houses, many of us dream of a lovely log home in a rural idyll. The ubiquitous log cabin...
Log Homes – Benefits and Drawbacks
Advantages and Disadvantages of Log Houses This is intended to answer the questions many of you ask about log homes, but which most companies shy away from and try their best to avoid answering. We have to admit that we too have been guilty of this in the past. After...
What is a laminated log?
What is a laminated log and why is it important?
The Bacon Review of Custom and Self Build – Our contribution to the review
Some of our readers may be aware that MP Richard Bacon, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Self-Build, Custom and Community Housebuilding and Place-Making