• Clear the planned site and leave enough space around the expected perimeter to be able move freely around the outside with materials and a ladder.

 

• Plan and source your sub-frame and foundation materials needed. Are you planning a deck? This usually needs to be planned into the sub-frame.

 

• Cut back any tree branches which might interfere with building the structure, given the expected height of the structure.

 

• Plan to have a clear run of weather without rain, so that the components do not become saturated before the structure is completed and you have a chance to apply paint or sealer. Alternatively have a tarpaulin or other cover ready to use if caught out by the weather.

 

• Unpack and lay out the various components in groups of similar length like pieces, of wall, floor and roof boards.

 

• A pair of heavy-duty trestles come in handy to make the materials ready at a comfortable working height.

 

• Source underfloor insulation material in advance, if this is planned, before the cabin construction, so this can easily be installed before the floor assembly process.

 

• Cover the unfinished structure and materials from rain if any bad weather is expected before you are able to paint the completed structure.

 

• A second pair of hands is handy for most of the building process, however this is usually essential when installing and adjusting windows and doors, given their weight.