Question 1

How long does it take to have my cabin built and ready for pickup after I place an order?

Accepted Answer

Once your order is placed, its processed right away and takes us anywhere between 60 to 90 days to have your tiny cabin built and ready to be towed out to your location.

Question 2

Are your cabins sold pre-assembled?

Accepted Answer

All our cabins are sold pre-assembled. We do not sell kits as our cabins are handmade and most of them are built on wheels ready to be towed to your property once ready for pick-up.

Question 3

Are your cabins and bunkies insulated?

Accepted Answer

Our average cabins and bunkies have an insulation R13 to R14 rating making a good heating source capable of heat up the small space adequately. 
You have the option to request a higher insulation R rating for your cabin upon checkout. This is a good option for those who want additional insulation for much colder climates.
 
Keep in mind, if opt to buy our log cabins and the interior space of your cabin is heated the walls will act as thermal mass. This means when your heat source warms the air  in turn the wood walls absorb and retain a certain amount of that heat and is able to release it back into the structure over time. This is something typical forms of insulation can not do and is unique to solid wood structures. 
 
Most of our clients are very happy enjoying their structures with no additional insulation.

Question 4

How much does it cost to build a custom cabin?

Accepted Answer

Prices and time are quoted based on the specifications requested. Email info@truenorthcabins.ca for custom orders.

Question 5

Do you deliver?

Accepted Answer

At this time we do not deliver but we can recommend towing companies that can tow the cabins to your location if you are unable to tow the cabin to your property yourself. 
 
Our tiny mobile cabins come with a ball and hitch trailer that most conventional trucks can be used to tow to the cabin to your desired location.

Question 6

What type of wood to you use for your log cabins?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Pine.

Question 7

How will I know when to pickup my order/cabin(s)?

Accepted Answer

Pickup location by will be by appointment at 114 Wolf Lake Road, Madoc, Ontario K0K2K0, Canada. You will be informed two weeks prior to completing your order to schedule a pick up time and date. Once we complete building your cabin(s), you’ll have a 2 week window to arrange to pick up / tow the cabin to your property. Keep in mind that it usually takes between 60 to 90 days to finish building your cabin when pre-ordering.

Question 8

What can your structures be used for?

Accepted Answer

Our cabins are very versatile and its up to you to decide the function for the structure to suit your needs.

Question 9

Do I need a permit?

Accepted Answer

Typically models within108 Square foot base/footprint may not require a building permit in organized townships depending on the specified use of the structure.
Models which exceed a 108 Square feet footprint might require a building permit in various organized townships. However many provinces and states differ. Therefore, we recommend to always check with your local municipality for clarity on local building bylaws, maximum height requirements and property setbacks.

Question 10

Do I need to finish the exterior wood?

Accepted Answer

It is important to protect the exterior of your new structure. Your options range from oil based products to other stain and sealer combinations. Most products are easy to apply and take about 90 minutes to complete the exterior of most of our tiny cabins.

Question 11

Do I need to apply wood protection to the interior of my cabin?

Accepted Answer

The interior of your structure does not require any wood protection other than adding a polyurethane or beeswax to the floor and or ladder to avoid scuffing.

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