Log Cabin

We are having a 12' x 12' log cabin delivered on 18th August, now our garden is suitable for goats not dogs and we have been told we need a concrete base to stand it on. When we ordered it, we were told we could build up a base, block wall on the outside with supports going across - which, with our garden was acceptable. When they phoned to say when it was being delivered, they told us it couldn't be erected on this sort of base. It comes as individual pieces of T&G 44mm thick, on 4 pallets and weighs in excess of 900kgs!!!

Any suggestions or has anybody put one up this size on supports rather than a solid base?

Our garden is next to woodland, and underneath the top is mainly tree roots, which is going to be a nightmare to dig out and we have no access for bringing diggers etc. into our back garden.........

HELP!!!!

would imagine if you put down enough scalpings it should be ok ..prob 10 inches min

You need the solid base , to stop the wood rotting ......if you ever check out wooden feild shelters /stables.....you will see those that are laid straight onto soil, will rot around the bottom . You could always lay slabs instead of concrete.

What we intended doing was building a block wall, one black high, then placing beams across then putting the log cabin on top, but we've now been told only to build onto a solid flat surface, which I really don't think is going to be possible with our garden, so now haven't a clue what to do next!

We know not to put onto soil etc. but thought it would have been ok on the beams, our 10' x 10' summerhouse is on a base like this with no problems but that came as 4 side panels, rather than individual planks

Pouring a floating concrete slab would be your easiest option because the weight of the entire structure (900kgs) would be evenly distributed over the whole surface.This is what many garages/porches are built on and although it isnt as good as proper concrete foundations-its sufficent for low weight structures.

Your other way is more than adequate-i have installed a few quite large sheds using a similar method and simply lay 4" fence posts ontop of concrete blocks bedded into more concrete.The shed then sits on top of the fence posts and gravity keeps everything in place.If the floor is individual planks,fix these together on your lawn until its all one section-then lift it into position.
BUT,judging by your post-i presume you are having it errected by the suppliers and the fitters wont been very keen in the extra work!

Raising your log cabin off the floor does have its major adavntages though-you get great air circulation underneath which helps prevent rot by keeping everything dry and the base wont ever be sitting in standing water.The only downside is you have to step up to go in.