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Modern style 5m x 5m pent roof log cabin. Various wall thickness and insulation options Price From: £4,271.31



5m x 5m pent log cabin

This modern 5m x 5m pent log cabin garden room has central double doors and 2 front facing windows. The window height means that you can fit furniture underneath them whilst still letting lots of light inside. It makes a great games room, outside lounge, man cave or garden room.

Garden Cabin Model: 2280-5050
Log Cabin Width: 5m
Log Cabin Depth: 5m
Building Wall Height: 2.1m
Building Ridge Height: 2.5m
2 x 710mm(w) x 1230mm(h) Window
1 x 1565mm(w) x 1855mm(h) Double Door

We make all Hortons log cabins from slow grown spruce timber. Double glazed windows and doors are standard for all Hortons Log Cabins of wall thickness 35mm and above. 28mm Log cabins come with single glazing as standard ( Upgrade is available). We fit your glass for free before delivery, unlike some of our competitors. Hortons cabin doors come with special security hinges which are also adjustable. It is not possible to unscrew our log cabin doors from their frame to gain access - we use special security hinges which are also fully adjustable. We can add extra doors and windows to any Hortons Log Cabin, call us for details & quotes. Minimum purlin size for Hortons log cabins is 70x140mm and no greater than 600mm apart for a very strong roof



CHOOSE YOUR LOG CABIN WALL THICKNESS:-

5m x 5m Weybridge 28mm Pent roof log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge 28mm Pent roof log cabin

£4,271.31

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)










(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors





Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Roof & floor insulation kit for single skin cabin






Floor Upgrade





Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings












Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £4,271.31

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m pent log cabin - 35mm Weybridge

5m x 5m pent log cabin - 35mm Weybridge

£5,394.38

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Roof & floor insulation kit for single skin cabin






Floor Upgrade





Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings












Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £5,394.38

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 45mm log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 45mm log cabin

£5,954.81

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Roof & floor insulation kit for single skin cabin






Floor Upgrade





Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings












Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £5,954.81

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m Weybridge Pent roof 60mm log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge Pent roof 60mm log cabin

£7,239.48

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Roof & floor insulation kit for single skin cabin






Floor Upgrade





Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings












Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £7,239.48

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m Weybridge Pent roof 70mm log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge Pent roof 70mm log cabin

£8,010.63

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Roof & floor insulation kit for single skin cabin






Floor Upgrade





Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings












Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £8,010.63

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 28mm Twinskin log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 28mm Twinskin log cabin

£8,652.88

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Floor Upgrade





Twinskin insulation kit






Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings











Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £8,652.88

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 35mm Twinskin log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 35mm Twinskin log cabin

£9,293.42

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Floor Upgrade





Twinskin insulation kit






Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings











Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £9,293.42

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 45mm Twinskin log cabin

5m x 5m Weybridge pent roof 45mm Twinskin log cabin

£10,196.40

CUSTOMISE YOUR CABIN WITH THESE OPTIONS:-

I want to modify the size/design of this building














Design options










Roofing Felt in Rolls

(NB - not recommended for exposed or windy sites)




EPDM rubber roofing, easy self-installation





Glazing upgrade (for standard windows and doors only)







(Georgian bars are not a free option with these windows)








Face fitting - require simple on site installation (air holes are pre-drilled)




Not required

Upgrade to house quality 68mm glulam wood windows and doors

Inward opening tilt & turn windows & external outward opening doors, all with multipoint keyed locks





Upgrade your log cabin with uPVC windows and doors









uPVC handle and hinge colour










Extra partition walling (extra charges will apply if factory painting and/or installation is also required)






Timber base kit

Planning rules dictate that garden buildings are under 2.5m from ground level if within 2m of any boundary INCLUDING the base. Otherwise planning permission will be required.





Weed and damp-proof membranes






Floor Upgrade





Twinskin insulation kit







Veranda (the roof canopy measurement remains as listed in the building specifications)

The handrail returns 0.7m in from either side as standard, regardless of the door position









Guttering

NB - if you choose water butts please bear in mind that you will also need an extra hard standing area - they cannot be installed onto grass or dirt







Fire protection coating Class B - s1,d0 (ie better than UK Building regulations Class 0)






Factory painting - timber is planed, not sanded before treatment is applied

(NB you will need to order extra tins of paint if you intend to paint your ceiling/roof overhangs/canopies to match the walls)










Please type your colour choice from the Teknos colour chart in the text box





Please choose if you have opted for Remmers factory or self applied





Sadolin Classic & Remmers = translucent, Superdec = semi-opaque - enough in tins for 2 coats to the external walls





Please choose if you have opted for self applied Sadolin











Gold star base coat (self-application)






Bundled discount paints deal! Big savings - save over 15%!

Sale price - discounts available with our paints and timber treatments bundle





Cabin images on our website may also show optional extras (roof coverings, verandas etc). The paint colour images on our website may vary to the colour of treatment you purchase. You should try a sample pot first - paints & stains are non-returnable.

All surfaces (internal and external) of your log cabin must be painted with an appropriate timber treatment or sealer



Installation service for log cabins and timber buildings











Other items that you may want to enquire about






Our Price From: £10,196.40

How it works

You can add as many buildings as you like to your quote. Then you can review your options later in 'Your Quotes'.

If you need more information or would like to change or confirm any options you can submit your no obligation quote to us.

We'll check it over and contact you with any further information you have requested and also confirm prices including options like delivery or installation.
Note: By submitting your quoteyou are not buying anything nor are you obliged to buy anything.

It's all about the styling!

This 5m x 5m pent log cabin is a modern style pent roof design. All of Hortons log cabins can have a pent style roof. Even if they are only shown with an apex roof in the photos and description for no extra cost. Pent roof log cabins give the very popular contemporary feel to a log cabin. But they generally require EPDM rubber roofing to make them water tight due to the very low roof pitch. This roof style ensures your garden log cabin will look forever timeless and is a fantastic choice for any garden. The 2 tall windows that come with this garden room as standard makes it stand out from the crowd . Making it a great feature building for your garden, This as well as being a lovely space to be inside.
 
Despite modern opinions calling a pent roof more contemporary, pent roofs probably originated centuries ago. Simply because of their simplistic construction method. Just one straight roof line is essentially as simple as it gets. Pent roofs can also be known as flat roofs. Although not truly flat so they throw the rain water off in one direction, usually the rear of the cabin. This doesn't have to be the case with Hortons pent roof cabins. We can make the roof slope in whichever direction you choose. Another descriptive phrase for this roof style is "mono-pitch roof", for obvious reasons. There is only 1 large roof area, all in the same plane.

Are there advantages to a pent roof cabin?

Roof drainage

Apex roofs have 2 sides and nearly always have a steeper slope (otherwise known as "roof pitch") than pent sheds. Thus the rain water runs off the roof of an apex roof quicker than it does on a pent shed. The gentler slope on pent sheds won’t necessarily cause any issues. As long as it has the correct roofing material, ie EPDM rubber roofing. EPDM is 1 large sheet of rubber without joins or seams. This ensures a leak-free roof for years to come. The gentler roof pitch means that a barrage of rain won't inundate your guttering. Apex roofs can shoot water off the roof and overflow guttering or even shoot straight over the top of it!

Head room - apex cabins compared with pent roof cabins

The pent roof generally has a more even internal headroom throughout the whole area. Whereas an apex roof may have more head height in the middle directly under the ridge line. They tend to come down lower at the eaves walls. Consequently, a pent roof cabin can accommodate taller items. Such as shelving, cupboards or even a shower at the lower points of the roof. Our pent roof cabins are generally 2.5m high at the tallest point (to be within planning rules restrictions). The standard lower side height being 2.1m. But we offer a choice to increase this lower wall up to 2.4m high. Whist this doesn't sound like a great deal more (in cost, it isn't), it gives another 300mm headroom inside which makes a huge difference.

Space for a 5m x 5m pent log cabin

A 5m x 5m cabin is quite a large building. Apex roof cabins are a bit more tricky in certain cases to fit into restricted spaces as they have 2 eaves wall roof overhangs. If adjoining the rear wall of your garage, for instance, then the rain water may make the gap between the 2 buildings damp for most of the year. Which obviously isn't ideal for a timber building! A pent roof means that you can direct rain water away from any tight spots. It is also easier to collect the rainwater as you only need 1 run of guttering. Another possible benefit with a pent roof style cabin is that they are less obtrusive to your neighbours. If you intend to slot them into a spot close to a fence, there is no peak poking over the top of the fence. 

All year Use

It is a fact that warm air rises. This means that an apex roof will always be warmer within the apex area of the ceiling, ie up above you head! A pent roof doesn't have a heat trap as it is generally speaking nearly flat. Therefore spreading the heat more evenly across the room. And as such will probably cost less to heat and there is no localised area of extreme heat that will leach out of the roof.

The look

The main factor that influences customers is their own personal stylistic preference. When adding tall windows, it looks like the most modern of garden building designs. This 5m x 5m pent log cabin fits right into that bracket. Of course it’s completely up to you which design you choose. But it is definitely worth not only thinking about how it looks but also what you will be using it for as well.