Description

A classic log cabin with a little twist, the 8 x 12 Dean Log Cabin from Shire features a stylish pent roof that gives it a distinctive look. However, it is not just the roof that draws people to the Dean. A spectacularly well-designed log cabin that is sure to look great in any outdoor space, it could be just what you are looking for to increase the enjoyment of your garden.

At elbec, we are confident that our log cabins are the perfect way to make the most of your unused garden space and provide a wonderful spot to relax in comfort all year round.

Ways to Make the Most of Your Dean Log Cabin

You will be spoilt for choice with all the things you can do with a Shire Dean Log Cabin. Inside, the cosy interior makes the Dean perfect as a place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether on your own with a good book, or enjoying a drink and a good chat with loved ones, the ideal setting of your log cabin gives you a fantastic place to unwind. By throwing open the door and the opening window, you will have a breezy, cool place to spend your time. Alternatively, keep them closed to give you a nice, snug indoor space. This means you can really make the most of your log cabin whatever the outside conditions are. As with all our log cabins, the Dean brings the best of the outdoors inside, allowing you to enjoy the attractive surroundings of your garden while cosy and comfortable. The 8 x 12 also gives you a wonderful standalone space that would be ideal as a home office. Without the distractions of the home and set against the beautiful, calming backdrop of your garden, many find that a log cabin is great for concentrating on work. With larger or custom sized log cabins also available in the Dean range, it is sure to become a much loved part of your home, however you decide to use it.

Why Others Tell Us They Love the Dean

People who are drawn to the Dean are often those who love the appearance of a classic log cabin while looking for something a little different. The stylish and modern pent roof provides that distinctive touch and ensures it remains a popular choice. As you step inside, you will immediately notice the quality of the timber and what a fantastic, cosy feel this gives. Though it may be snug, this does not stop the Dean from feeling spacious, as generous headroom and plenty of natural light make it a wonderful place to spend your time. The quality of the handcrafted joinery on the window and door helps to put the Dean and all Shire Log Cabins in a different class. You will not find this on log cabins from elsewhere. The skirting boards and thick roof beams inside the cabin give a smart finish to the interior and really emphasise the classic log cabin feel. Our customers often like to add their own personal touch by painting their log cabins which look fantastic in any colour. Shire recommends you use Protek paint, available from elbec in a wide variety of colours. By using Protek Royal Exterior, you can make the Dean look exactly how you want it while adding extra protection to the timber. Whether you love bold, bright colours or a more natural wood finish, Protek has a colour to suit any taste.

Features

A Shire Log Cabin is built to last, and the Dean is no exception. With overlapping corner logs and 4-way corner joints used by Shire as standard, you’ll be impressed by the strength, stability and sturdy feel of the Dean Log Cabin. The Shire draught seal system fitted on all external windows and doors ensure that you will be snug in your log cabin. The Dean has a choice of log wall thickness between 28mm and 70mm. A popular choice among our customers is to opt for a thicker wall log, which also means you will automatically receive an upgraded roof, floor and joists. This gives you an even sturdier construction and further usability throughout the year. You also have the option to upgrade to double glazed windows for an all year round cosier feel. Optional Celotex floor and roof insulation is available so you can make full use of your log cabin whatever the weather. At the time of assembly, you can choose which side you would like the window and door, giving you extra flexibility to adapt the log cabin to your garden. You can purchase and construct your log cabin in the confidence that all Shire Log Cabins can be dismantled and rebuilt should you ever decide to move. We’re pleased to offer the option of booking our dedicated professionals who will assemble your log cabin quickly and correctly. However, you can choose to use the comprehensive instructions included with the log cabin and construct it yourself.

Range of Customisations Options

At elbec, we offer a wide range of customisation options on all our Shire log cabins to help give you your perfect cabin. Why not some extra colour to your log cabin with our stylish, hexagonal roof tiles, available in red or green? Take a look at our range of customisations above to make the changes you want.

Feel free to email us to discuss our full range of customisation and product options, or better still, give us a call so we can find the perfect log cabin to suit your needs.  Alternatively, why not visit us at our Brookfields Garden Centre showsite near Nottingham? One of our helpful advisors will be on hand to show you around so you can really appreciate the look, feel and quality of our log cabins.

Bespoke and Made to Measure Cabins

All our Shire Log Cabins are made to order. As well as our extensive number of standard sizes and customisation options, you can choose to have the Dean designed by you from scratch. Browse our bespoke and made to measure page where you will see there are loads of ways we can make changes to your log cabin to suit your needs.

Many customers choose this service if they have a certain size for their log cabin in mind that is not offered on our website. But did you know that as well as made to measure sizes, you can also add additional doors, change the positioning of windows and much more? Send us an email or call us today for a free quote or if you have any queries about what we can provide as part of our bespoke and made to measure service.

Door/Window Specification

Handcrafted Joinery Windows and Doors are supplied as standard. Windows can be hinged either at the top, right hand side or left hand side and all external Windows and Doors feature the Shire Draught Seal System and Drip Bar.

About the Timber

You will be impressed by Shire's use of natural products and their environmental credentials. A high quality timber log cabin starts with high quality timber, so it is important to know exactly what timber is being used for your log cabin. The most commonly used timber for garden buildings is pine (pinus) as this is widely available for a very cheap price, however all of Shire's garden buildings are constructed using high quality spruce (picea) and is sourced from sustainably sourced timber. Spruce is more durable than pine and provides a higher quality finish. This timber is slow grown unlike fast grown British and Eastern Europe's timber, being slow grown timber means a tighter grain, less sap and with far less knots. The timber used on Shire's log cabins is therefore a more durable timber that will last much longer than other timbers used on log cabins. Spruce is therefore the timber of choice for companies such as Shire who always look to produce the best garden building.

Base

It is important that the base for your log cabin is firm and level. You can request 'Guidelines for Preparing a Concrete Base' through our 'Contact Us' Section.

About Shire

Established in 1945 Shire are the country's leading and one of the oldest established manufacturer of garden buildings. Shire benefit from being adjacent to the Port of Wisbech through which Shire discharge timber into their warehouses. Shire is the proud manufacturer of the largest timber garden building range produced in the UK. At peak times they produce thousands of buildings a week. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses. Their production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities for many of their ranges, an advanced high speed timber planing mill, modern well equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly and machined through the most up to date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money log cabins in the UK.

About your Log Cabin Order

If you think a Shire Dean Log Cabin is perfect for you, have a look at our FAQs for Shire Log Cabins where we go over the finer details. These range from preparing the base on which to build your log cabin, to arranging delivery of your purchase. We hope you’ll find the FAQs informative and comprehensive, but do not hesitate to contact us with any queries you feel we haven’t covered or would like to discuss in greater detail.

Picture shows footprint of 2390mmG x 2390mm (Door side) (8'G x 8') Shire Dean Log Cabin with optional side window and optional window boxes. The base sizes are taken to the extreme external length of the log including the corner joints that protrude. The base measurements do not include any roof overhangs. The single door shown is located on the 8ft front width.

All Shire Log Cabins are supplied untreated. You must apply a wood treatment to the exterior. Shire recommends Protek wood treatment, available from elbec in a wide variety of different colours. This will protect the timber from weathering, making it last longer. The timber treatment will need to be repeated periodically in line with the manufacturer's instructions.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18" clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

Quickview

The 8 x 12 Shire Dean Log Cabin is an attractive and classic looking cabin with a modern twist. With a spacious interior as well as a pent roof that makes it distinctive, the key features of the Dean include:

• Stylish pent roof giving it an attractive and distinctive appearance
• Eye-catching Georgian style window and half glazed door that can be on whichever side best suits your garden
• Sturdy and quality construction typical of a Shire Log Cabin
• Wide range of options to customise your cabin, including different sizes and extra features as part of our bespoke service

Key Features

• FREE Delivery to UK Mainland*.
• FREE 2.5m Planning Friendly Ridge Height on log cabins with front widths of up to 4790mm (16').
• High grade slow grown Spruce timber means a tight grain giving extra strength, a much longer life and superior build quality that looks attractive in the garden.
• High quality 28mm interlocking logs as standard for a strong and durable log cabin, with optional 34mm, 44mm and 70mm log upgrades.
• Shire Draught Seal System included on all external window(s) and door(s).
• Drip bars above windows and doors to help divert the rain away from the log cabin.
• The roof and floor are made from thick tongue and groove making them durable and provides an attractive interior to this log cabin.
• 34mm x 61mm Pressure treated floor bearers ensure a high quality and long-lasting building.
• Half length joinery glazed lockable single door for an impressive and secure entrance.
• Glass is used so you can rely on the clarity of your windows and doors for years to come.
• Generous roof height.
• Inside is finished off neatly with skirting boards.
• Available in a large choice of sizes.
• All buildings are made to order and are built and designed in the UK.
• Delivered flat packed with comprehensive instructions, fittings and heavy duty roofing felt to ensure installation is as straightforward as possible.
• Made from sustainably sourced timberthroughout to produce an environmentally friendly log cabin.
• Optional felt roof tiles can add an impressive finish to the cabin
• Optional 4mm toughened glass and 14mm double glazing can help keep youngsters safe and adds even more insulation and warmth.
• Optional side window(s) and window box(s) to style the log cabin to make sure it is just right for you.
• Option to have your log cabin installed by our professional team of fitters.
• Made to Measure Service available on this Log Cabin to whatever size and style you require just call or email for a free quote.