Are garden timber cabins watertight is a question we got asked all the time here at -.

The concise simple answer to your query is a resounding yes!

Why would they not be?

Well,let’s take a look at some of the practical troubles with a log cabin which would make the timber cabin not watertight and fairly frankly not fit for purpose.The main thing to look at as soon as possible is the roof,that’s where you would visualize the main problem would start (this is not always the situation but that’s where we will start today). The main problem with the roof would be to have the felt or shingling to not be set up appropriately. This is fairly easily done if this is something you have never done before and why it should always be carried out by a professional particularly if you are putting in a lot of your hard earned money on a log cabin.

• Make sure that the overlies are overliing in the right way. You should always start felting at the bottom of the building and felt upwards. By doing this you ensure that the felt overlies on top of the piece of felt that is further down the roof. This will ensure there is a natural run off of the water,if you start felting at the top of the roof and you put the overlap from the bottom pieces over the top of the felt higher up when the rain operates off it will operate under the felt and consequently bring about a water leak. This is exactly the same when doing shingles,make sure you place from bottom upwards.

• Make sure the overlies of the felt/shingles are fairly generous. You don’t want them to be just barely overliing because this could bring about rainwater to get between the felt sheets and this will bring about a water leak

.• Make sure you use enough felt nails. Ideally you want to be spacing the felt nails around 6 inches apart from each other. Always do this on both sides of the felt and dependent on the quality of the felt you are using possibly put another row of nails in the middle,possibly two rows but again this depends on the quality of the felt. Failure to put enough felt nails in there could result in the felt blowing off during a bad storm which would then leave your building exposed to water leaks.

• It is in addition essential that when you reach the overhang of the building with the felt you nail the felt to side of the roof but DO NOT tuck the felt under the overhang of the roof as this limits the natural run off of the water. This can bring about premature rotting of the building and in some cases bring about the roof to leak around the top corners of the building as water could build up.

• Make sure you use the correct size fixings. If the roof boards on your building are let’s say 10mm,you don’t want felt nails of 16mm. Doing this would bring about the felt nails to come completely through the roof. This would not look cosmetically appealing and would in addition be a real opportunity of a water leak in the building. They way felt is now designed,there should be a watertight seal around the nail but throughout the seasons with wear and tear this may fail resulting in a water leak.

• The most typically overlooked area on a log cabin building is the felt or shingles on the roof. This is normally because we can’t see it most of the time and it’s a lot more difficult to get up there and have a look,but this is exactly what you should do and I would strongly recommend at least once a year or if you notice a water leak. Because timber cabins are not built as high as the normal house and the felt and shingles aren’t fairly as tough and durable as a typical house tile they require a little more focus. They are exposed to more elements on a daily basis because they are lower,this can result in a number of things from falling debris from plants,or another example would be a kids’s toys getting thrown up there which would all bring about harm to the felt/shingles. Not to mention lots of bird droppings can rot the felt if it is in an area where natural rainwater can not penetrate it to create a natural run off and cleaning system (for example if your timber cabin sits under a tree).

-place all of our timber cabins,we do this because we know you are investing a lot of money into a log cabin and you want it to be around for a long period of time. So the best way we can ensure this occurs is to take care of the installation and make sure it is set up appropriately. We’ve been out to repair timber cabins in the past built by non-skilled people and if the building is not put together appropriately then number one it won’t be safe but in addition it could bring about a failure in the building to be watertight.

A prime example of this would be that the timbers haven’t been built appropriately on the walls. This would then bring about the timber cabin to differ from the design as it was intended to be. At this point when the roof was set up there might be spaces between the roof and the wall. Spaces could in addition appear on the walls of the timber cabins themselves and in some situations if the initial build of the timber cabin was so bad you would have no choice but to take down the timber cabin and rebuild it.

This is why- place all of our timber cabins so you don’t have this to worry about. As you can visualize if there is a gap in the wall or a gap between the roof and the wall this would leave the log cabin open and it would most definitely leak which is what we want to avoid at all costs.

I in addition want to bring focus to the floor surface a second. Having your timber cabin set up on a proper ground base is a must. That could be a Timberdise ground base,cement base or a paved area. As long as they’re flat,level and solid you should be ok. Be mindful of where you put the log cabin,don’t put it at any place that is at risk of flooding as just like the house that you live in. If the water level rises and there is no getaway for it then the timber cabin will flood,that is regardless of how thick and tight your timbers are.

Lastly let’s talk about sealants around the windows and doors. Make sure after you have treated your log cabin you fit the relevant sealants around the doors and the windows. The cabins don’t come with these fitted as standard,this is so you can treat the log cabin first and then apply the sealants afterwards. By not fitting the doors and windows with sealants then there’s a chance rainwater could penetrate the inside of the log cabin,which again is easily fixed by applying sealants.

In addition,in some cases particularly during the winter months,condensation can materialize inside a log cabin. This is normal due to the cabins not having any insulation fitted,it is not a water leak and can be fairly normal. We encourage at Timberdise to get a dehumidifier if you have electric access in there and leave it operating during the colder months. This will help take moisture out of the air and further increase the life of your log cabin.

If you comply with all the above guidelines you should have a water leak free log cabin for the duration of its life which can offer endless pleasure and relaxation.Remember prevention is far better than the cure.

I have come across many note sellers that ignore the advice of being prepared. Properly structuring a note for resale can be the difference between selling the note fast and with little friction as opposed to selling yourself short or worse,not selling the note at all. In order to properly structure a mortgage note for resale is as follows:

1) Get the biggest down payment possible. 25% is the Note Buyer’s ideal amount in a perfect world although,you can definitely get away with 15% – 20% if need be. Anything under 15% equity becomes very risky for a Note Investor. In the case of a down payment under 14% equity,you will have a very tough time getting a high bid on that note. Anything under 10% down,will unlikely sell at all.  -!

2) Make sure you (the seller),pull credit on the potential borrower. 600 FICO score – 700 FICO score would be ideal. Remember; the worse the credit score is,the bigger the down payment you should require! Make sure you keep a copy of the credit report so you may present to the mortgage note investor underwriting the transaction. As far as credit scores,650 or higher is considered great to excellent credit. 610-649 is good,609-590 is fair 589-500 is poor and below 500 – don’t even bother. Also try to gather D.T.I. or Debt to Income information from the borrower as well. How much money she/he has coming in per month verses what dollar amount is going out per month. A standard credit report will show you what the borrowers monthly bills are. All you need to do after that is get an accurate dollar amount of what the borrower truly makes after taxes. This way there will be no surprises for you or the Note Investor and this will insure you the highest bids out there! 45% is the max D.T.I. ratio you should allow. This means,if the borrower’s income is $5,000.00 per month,45% DTI ratio would be $2,250.00 (5,000 x 0.45 = 2,250.00) in debt per month. The borrower only owes 45% of what they make to monthly debt.  -!

3) It helps tremendously if the seller orders and completes an appraisal before submitting the note to a Note Buyer. The reason being,presenting an exact legal appraisal to a Note Investor allows for a more accurate bid,thus a hassle free transaction. This way when the note is underwritten,there will be no surprises on the collateral property whatsoever. This step is not necessary although,by doing this your are drastically increasing your chances of a very smooth note sale.

4) Include a high interest rate with the shortest term possible. Meaning,be sure that your borrower can afford the payments at the shortest term she/he can legitimately agree to.

5) Try to keep the loan under a 10-15 year payback date. Anything over 12 years usually takes a much steeper discount then say a 10 balloon. The Note Investor generally likes to be out of an investment in 5-10 years. Ideally,if your borrower situation permits,5-10 is the first choice. 

6) Include a prepayment penalty based on your states regulations and laws.  -!

Please keep in mind; the above information is just a guide. If you have any legal questions about mortgage origination laws in your state,please consult a licensed mortgage broker/banker (in your state) or an attorney. Always be prepared!

Knowing this info before hand is the difference between a smooth transaction and a complete nightmare! Good Luck!

Windsor Castle is an crucial royal residence in Windsor in the English district of Berkshire. It illustrates practically 1,100 years of historical design and also is deeply connected with the English and also later British royal family members. Improved the site of an old manor,it includes a three-story residence,bordered by yards. As a matter of fact,it is just one of the few homes of the royals in England and also one of one of the most well-known too. Besides being the home of the Princes of Wales and also Scotland,it has been chosen as the location for several movies,consisting of” Robin Hood” and also “Napoleon”.

This palace was built during the Middle Ages by the after that Prince of Wales,later on King Edward. The name is originated from its location,which was at the Cross Rock,just north of London. Today,it is just one of the finest yards in England,which attracts thousands of site visitors everyday. It also uses several attractions,consisting of an daring trek to the Tower of London,the Fight Cairns,and also a cruise along the River Thames.

Windsor Castle was amongst the very first castles to be built for the royals beyond the west end of London. Although not as grand as those constructed in Scotland and also Wales,it still offered its purpose,being the official residence of the Prince of Wales. Today,it attracts millions of site visitors.

One of its well-known attractions is its Stroll of Rock,which is just one of the finest instances of English countryside that is - still visible in the location. The path leads you to the perspective of the famed Fight Cairns,which paved the way to the modern battle in between the English and also French pressures during the fourteenth century. There,you will also reach see the remains of the Fight Cairns. It is quite remarkable. On your journey,you may too go to the Bedminster Abbey,which is just one of the largest churches in England.

Windsor Castle is also worth visiting for its abundant collection of artworks. Several well-known musicians and also painters have their home here,consisting of such notable musicians as Sir Peter Sitwell and also Sir Vincent O’Sullivan. One of the most well-known art piece is unquestionably the Tapestry of Windsor Castle,which was developed by the later king Charles II. Various other jobs include the pictures of Queen Elizabeth,William the Conqueror,and also William there. All these come for a cost of around forty extra pounds. The artworks and also the history are available to individuals that want to enjoy them as long as they can.

Although this castle is open to site visitors all year round,spring is when one of the most site visitors appear. It is the best time for sightseeing and tour due to the fact that the summer teems with scheduled events,consisting of horse racing,polo suits,and also different other competitions. For individuals curious about having a nice,quiet summer vacation,it is the perfect time ahead to Windsor Castle. The - peaceful environment is just what individuals require to unwind and also really feel at peace. This is also the moment of year when you can anticipate to obtain some of the best discount rates and also bargains on tickets.