Click here to take a look
Please leave your comments and tell us what you think. Or if you're already a Keops customer send us your photos - we'd love to see them!
Email your pics to Paula - paula@logcabins.co.uk
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
We've updated our log cabin customer gallery!
If you're looking for ideas and inspiration for your log cabin then have a look at our new customer gallery. From fantasic new colours to stylish interiors, our cabins have never looked so good!
Click here to take a look
Please leave your comments and tell us what you think. Or if you're already a Keops customer send us your photos - we'd love to see them!
Email your pics to Paula - paula@logcabins.co.uk
Click here to take a look
Please leave your comments and tell us what you think. Or if you're already a Keops customer send us your photos - we'd love to see them!
Email your pics to Paula - paula@logcabins.co.uk
Friday, 1 May 2009
The Keops Interlock Quatra Range
An elegant cabin with a lovely hipped style roof, the Keops Quatra will look fanatstic in any garden. Make the most of the weather and your outdoor space! The Quatra is perfect for an outside dining room, studio, home office or just a chill out area.Available in a range of sizes from 2 metres wide to 4.85m, with glazed doors and long glazed panel windows included*
Take a fresh look at your garden this May Bank Holiday weekend - Contact us for a quote!
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
New Species of Scandinavian Pine Discovered
Botanists have recently discovered a new species of pine tree found to be growing near the Arctic Circle. Similar to other types of Northern Scandinavian pine, it also has a very tight grain and high density but has a very unusual characteristic in that the trees grow horizontally.
"I first discovered the Logcabinus Horizontalus whilst conducting a field study of Scandinavian pine", said expert tree hugger Edward Knot. "It's quite amazing how they grow long ways - I was gobsmacked when I first came across them but the really amazing part is that they grow in quite boggy terrain which on closer inspection turned out to be a kind of wood preservative".
Logging and several tests have since been carried out on the new species, resulting in a timber which due to its origins makes excellent straight log lengths and which is already preserved.
"The log cabin industry is about to be revolutionised", said spokeswoman Twiggy Branch. "Not only can we grow the horizontal trees to whichever log thickness is required (45 and 55 mm being the most popular) but we are experimenting with the ground in which they grow. At the moment we are producing timbers that are already preserved in various shades of brown, but by adding a dye to the soil we're hoping to produce an opaque finish in shades of blue and green, maybe even a bright red...it really is exciting stuff!".
Logging takes place in well managed forests that support a programme of sustainable replanting but there is also a DIY version available for anyone who maybe a keen Aborist. Write in to us here at Keops and we will provide you with some Logcabinus Horizontalus seeds which you simply plant in a tin of wood preservative (colour of your choice).
"I first discovered the Logcabinus Horizontalus whilst conducting a field study of Scandinavian pine", said expert tree hugger Edward Knot. "It's quite amazing how they grow long ways - I was gobsmacked when I first came across them but the really amazing part is that they grow in quite boggy terrain which on closer inspection turned out to be a kind of wood preservative".
Logging and several tests have since been carried out on the new species, resulting in a timber which due to its origins makes excellent straight log lengths and which is already preserved.
"The log cabin industry is about to be revolutionised", said spokeswoman Twiggy Branch. "Not only can we grow the horizontal trees to whichever log thickness is required (45 and 55 mm being the most popular) but we are experimenting with the ground in which they grow. At the moment we are producing timbers that are already preserved in various shades of brown, but by adding a dye to the soil we're hoping to produce an opaque finish in shades of blue and green, maybe even a bright red...it really is exciting stuff!".
Logging takes place in well managed forests that support a programme of sustainable replanting but there is also a DIY version available for anyone who maybe a keen Aborist. Write in to us here at Keops and we will provide you with some Logcabinus Horizontalus seeds which you simply plant in a tin of wood preservative (colour of your choice).
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Put your feet up for the next seven years!
If you like the natural wood grain to show through on your log cabin, then you'll love the new Sadolin "Ultra" Highly Translucent Woodstain range.Available in a range of 16 colours, it provides tough weather protection with excellent durability. Its also got advanced UV active technology which means better protection in areas of high sun exposure.
The great news is that when used with Sadolin Ultra Basecoat, the Ultra System lasts for up to seven years. Visit www.sadolin.co.uk to find out more.
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Wendy's Gorgeous Log Cabin
Take a look Wendy's tailor made log cabin designed and built to her specifications by Keops Interlock. We think its great!
Monday, 5 January 2009
The world's largest log cabin
...is the Chateau Montebello.
The private resort of Montebello, Quebec, Canada, often described as a "log chateau" was built in 1930. The cedar chateau was built by the Swiss-American Hubert Saddlemire who was inspired by the chateaux of the Swiss Alps. He employed 3,500 construction workers at the peak of building and used 10,000 red cedar logs, all cut and set by hand.
For forty years it was privately owned until 1970 when it was taken over by Canadian Pacific Hotels. Today it is a luxury hotel attracting visitors from around the world.
Many of the Montebello Hotel guest rooms feature the outside log cabin wall, so you do get to appreciate the original rustic building. But what I liked best was (according to their website) most rooms have "windows that open for fresh air." All mod cons...
What with today's exchange rate a weeks stay at the Montebello in a King Garden View room (not one overlooking the dustbins at the back) will cost you around £2000.
For the same price you could stay at home and opt instead for a Keops Interlock 300 - a 3 x 3m cabin which you can enjoy all year round and just like the Montebello Hotel also includes windows that open for fresh air!
The private resort of Montebello, Quebec, Canada, often described as a "log chateau" was built in 1930. The cedar chateau was built by the Swiss-American Hubert Saddlemire who was inspired by the chateaux of the Swiss Alps. He employed 3,500 construction workers at the peak of building and used 10,000 red cedar logs, all cut and set by hand.
For forty years it was privately owned until 1970 when it was taken over by Canadian Pacific Hotels. Today it is a luxury hotel attracting visitors from around the world.
Many of the Montebello Hotel guest rooms feature the outside log cabin wall, so you do get to appreciate the original rustic building. But what I liked best was (according to their website) most rooms have "windows that open for fresh air." All mod cons...
What with today's exchange rate a weeks stay at the Montebello in a King Garden View room (not one overlooking the dustbins at the back) will cost you around £2000.
For the same price you could stay at home and opt instead for a Keops Interlock 300 - a 3 x 3m cabin which you can enjoy all year round and just like the Montebello Hotel also includes windows that open for fresh air!
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
The best in Christmas glass ornaments!!!
Yes folks, we've scoured the internet to bring you the finest selection of Christmas tree ornaments. All, of course, feature log cabins (well, what else did you expect?) and not so stangely all are available from the good ole US of A!
Starting from just $9.99 you can "spruce up your tree" and bring homey feelings to your home. We especially like the cabin one that features "eyecatching woodland colours, hand blown with glitter detailing".
Starting from just $9.99 you can "spruce up your tree" and bring homey feelings to your home. We especially like the cabin one that features "eyecatching woodland colours, hand blown with glitter detailing".
Merry christmas to you all!
Enjoy!
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