A solid, level base is essential for getting the best performance from your log cabin.

Unlike lighter garden buildings, log cabins are heavier and designed for year-round use, so the base must be strong, stable, and perfectly level to ensure proper installation and long-term durability.

At Ashdown Garden Buildings, we can both advise and supply suitable base options, including concrete bases and timber frame bases, depending on your garden and access.

If you’re unsure what’s best, our team is happy to guide you and provide a tailored quote.

Gutters – Protect Your Building and Collect Rainwater

Adding guttering to your log cabin is a simple upgrade that helps protect your building and keep it looking its best over time.

By directing rainwater away from the roof and walls, guttering reduces the risk of water damage, staining, and moisture build-up around the base — particularly important for buildings designed for year-round use.

It also gives you the option to collect rainwater in a water butt, ideal for eco-friendly garden watering.

If you’d like guttering included with your cabin, we can recommend the most suitable options and provide a tailored quote.

Pressure-Treated Bearers – Extra Protection for Your Building

Pressure treated bearers provide essential support for your log cabin and play an important role in protecting it from ground moisture.

By raising the cabin floor slightly off the base, they help improve airflow underneath the building and reduce the risk of damp, rot, and long-term timber damage — especially important for log cabins designed for year-round use.

They also help ensure your cabin sits correctly on the base, supporting stability and long-term performance.

If you’re unsure whether bearers are right for your setup, our team can advise based on your base type and installation requirements.

Our log cabins are built using high-quality, slow-grown Scandinavian timber, carefully selected for its strength, durability, and natural insulation properties.

Unlike lighter garden buildings, log cabins are designed for year-round use, offering a solid, long-lasting structure that can be used as a home office, garden room, or outdoor living space.

We offer a range of wall thickness options — including 28mm, 44mm, and 70mm — allowing you to choose the right level of insulation and strength depending on how you plan to use your building.

All timber used is responsibly sourced and certified (FSC or PEFC), giving you peace of mind that your cabin is both high quality and sustainably produced.

At Ashdown Garden Buildings, we only supply buildings we trust — combining quality materials with expert advice to help you choose the right cabin for your space.

Our delivery service covers a 15-mile radius from both our RH20 (Washington) and BN12 (Highdown, Angmering) locations.

We also offer delivery outside of these areas — just get in touch for details.

Installation is included in all our pricing. For a full breakdown of delivery charges, click here.

Come and explore our expansive displays at both Squire’s Garden Centre, Washington (RH20 3BP) and our new showsite at Highdown Garden Centre, Angmering (BN12 6PW).

With over 30 summerhouses, sheds, and cabins on display between both locations, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to see the quality and variety of our garden buildings in person.

We believe that seeing is believing — and our showsites are the ideal place to find inspiration and discover the perfect outdoor structure to suit your space.

Both locations are easy to find and welcome visitors throughout the week.

Visit us today and take the first step towards transforming your garden.

At Ashdown Garden Buildings, we’re proud to offer exceptional customer service from start to finish. We understand that choosing the right garden building is a big decision, and it’s completely natural to have questions along the way.

That’s why our small, friendly team — based across both our Washington and Angmering branches — is always here to help.

If you’d like to speak to someone directly, give us a call on 01903 491 874 (Angmering branch) or 01903 491 492 (Washington Branch). We’re happy to answer any questions about our products, pricing, installation, or delivery, and help you make the right choice for your garden.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Prefer to reach out online? Simply complete our [Contact Form here] and a member of the team will be in touch.