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THE QUICKEST, EASIEST, MOST AFFORDABLE WAY TO GET THE SPACE YOU NEED AT THE COTTAGE.
THE BEST BUNKIE FOR YOUR BUCK!
But don’t just take our word for it...
Desperate for more space that will meet your growing needs without compromise?
We get it. Your cottage is your happy place. But you need more space! And you don’t want to spoil it with lengthy, complicated, expensive renovations, wasting the precious summer months under construction – let alone altering the legacy of your family’s cherished cottage.
We see you.
READ ON…
At Sawmill Structures
Our main goal is to get you and your family the space you need as quickly, easily and affordably as possible, so you can focus on what’s important – enjoying your time with your loved ones!
Take the overwhelm out of expanding your space.
Skip the headache of:
- Complicated and costly renos
- Flakey contractors
- Unwelcome surprises
- Ballooning timelines
and get the space you need for your family to thrive in as little as a few days from the time of order, for less than the cost of a beat up old van with 500,000km on it.
Just imagine how having a little more space would change everything.
- Give your teenagers a private space to call their own
- Create a parents’ (or grandparents’!) retreat to escape the chaos.
- Invite friends to stay with a better offer than the old pull-out couch.
- Spend more time in your favourite place with a dedicated work (or workout!) space
- Build a clubhouse the kids will be ecstatic to bring their friends to
- Add value to your property!
From accommodating extra guests to providing a secluded haven for work or creativity, giving the kids a space to call their own, or simply needing more room to breathe – our bunkies serve multiple purposes, adapting to your changing needs.
Sawmill Structures offers the ideal solution with our affordable, eco-friendly, easy-to-assemble bunkie kits, and DIY, DWY, and DFY assembly options.
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There’s a lot of info on this page, but the really easy button is right here.
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FOR EVERY TREE WE USE IN OUR KITS, WE PLANT 2 MORE, SO YOU CAN FEEL GOOD KNOWING YOU AREN’T JUST BUILDING A BUNKIE, YOU’RE HELPING RESTORE CANADA’S FORESTS.
Build a bunkie; build a forest
We pride ourselves on delivering experiences by making it more achievable than ever for you to get the space you need. But beyond that, we are committed to protecting and preserving the environment that we hold so dear. Cottage country is our happy place too! Which is why we have committed to plant twice as many trees as we use in our kits, through our partnership with Trees Canada.
Just one more reason why we deliver the
best bunkie for your buck!
With every purchase, you're not just enhancing your cottage space; you're contributing to a greener planet.
Don’t buy a bunkie without reading this!
Embrace simplicity, speed and style.
No matter what your needs are (or your budget!),
we’ve got a bunkie for that!
With financing available, subject to qualification*
THE VERSA CABIN SERIES
SLEEK AND VERSATILE CABINS THAT WILL BE THE STAR IN ANY PROPERTY SETTING
100 sqft – 160 sqft
THE KIWI CABIN SERIES
LOW PROFILE CABINS THAT ARE SLEEK AND TRENDY AND READY FOR
ANYTHING
100 sqft – 160 sqft
EZE BREEZE SUNROOM CABIN™
Introducing the groundbreaking Eze Breeze Sunroom Cabin, a one-of-a-kind innovation in the market.
160 sqft
THE GRAND CABIN SERIES
OUR CLASSIC COTTAGE STYLE CABINS FEATURING OUR SIGNATURE CANTILEVER OVERHANG LOFT
107 sqft – 225 sqft
THE BLUEWATER CABIN SERIES
THE CONTEMPORARY CABINS THAT FEATURE OUR SIGNATURE OFFSET ROOF LINE AND SOARING CEILINGS
67 sqft – 160 sqft
THE LAKEHOUSE SERIES
BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMAN STYLE CABINS WITH MODERN RUSTIC CHARM FEATURING LARGER
FLOOR PLANS AND PLENTY OF VIEWS
320 sqft – 500 sqft
Find your perfect bunkie:
Choose your own experience
Are you the type that likes to build Ikea furniture for fun, but you’re ready for the next challenge?
Do you like to get your hands dirty and feel that personal sense of accomplishment of having built something yourself (and save a buck while you’re at it)?
Or are you the “outdoorsy” type who prefers to drink outdoors on the patio with your feet up?
Whatever your appetite is for involvement in building your bunkie, we’ve got you covered.
DIY (Do-it-youself)
Do it yourself for the adventurous spirits out there who like the sense of accomplishment that comes from doing things with your own two hands. We will deliver the kit with comprehensive assembly instructions, and you take it from there!
DWY (Done-with-you)
For those who like to have their cake and eat it too. You want the experience (and bragging rights) of being able to say you built your bunkie with your own two hands, but want the guidance of an expert on hand to walk you through it. You provide the labour, we provide the expertise.
DFY (Done-for-you)
You prefer to sit back with a drink in hand and watch as our team builds your bunkie for you. We work with a network of preferred assembly partners to make sure your build is finished quickly and to a high standard every time. No blood, sweat or tears required!
Just how easy is it?
All our kits come with illustrated instructions and labeled parts, making the experience a bit like a paint-by-numbers meets life-sized-jigsaw puzzle. With some basic tools, we believe just about anyone can put together a bunkie.
Rebecca recently completed her assembly in a remote location completely on her own!
(Of course having extra hands is always helpful!)
Expanding doesn’t have to be a hassle!
We pride ourselves on the experience of our process as much as we do on the bunkies themselves. Here’s the 5 step process
Step 6: Become a Raving Fan!
Frequently Asked Questions
While we know our builds may look similar, there are a few key differences that we think make our cabin kits “bunkies" stand out (in our completely objective and unbiased opinion!). We, of course, recommend doing your due diligence but if you want our basic rundown, here it is!
- We manufacture all of our 38mm thick log structures with windows and doors in Ontario Canada.
- We provide ultra thick loft floor boards up to 2” thick
- We do not use “V" joint lumber for flooring (only butt joint flooring here)
- We offer thicker logs profiles (Now up to 90mm thick)
- We provide square end Logs (Not rounded popsicle stick ends)
- We have an exclusive national distribution channel in over 600 distribution points to help get your Cabin to you easier and faster.
- We provide double recess milled locking corners to naturally seal log corners without the recommendation to caulk every joint or window.
- We provide a wider selection of models and accessories and have launched our new GardenHouse24 brand for 100s more model offerings in Canada and USA.
- Partnered with 75 years experience in log structures and garden suite manufacturing,
- We offer more innovative add ons (bolt-on Timber Frame Pergola, Patent Pending Pass thru window, Extra windows, Patented Folding Ladder)
- Like for like, we’ve got better price points, so you get more bunkie for your buck! (if you find otherwise, let us know and we will price match!)
- We do not charge 3% Visa fees or any other hidden fees of any kind.
- We have a green replanting program where we plant 2 trees for every tree used to make our products
- Great service and support and quick turnarounds
- We provide upfront manuals and detailed foundation plans that you can view before you buy, so you know exactly what you’re getting with a Sawmill Structures purchase
- We are not about leveraging charity or any other narratives, We just offer great value, quality and service!
We always encourage everyone to explore all the options! We are very confident in our value and quality plus we offer you manufacturer direct prices! Paying more for a lesser product really doesn't make sense to us. We always try to be the absolute best value in the industry while offering premium quality products and leading customer service. Compare us to anyone and you will see the value in all Sawmill Structures products and services. We literally have thousands of clients who have done just that and have saves thousands of dollars in the process.
Our structures are the perfect solution for you to create some extra space for virtually any use you may require. Ultimately its up to you to decide the function for the structure to suit your needs.
Easily create a Bunkie, Home Office. She shed, Man Cave, hot tub enclosure, pool cabana, camping cabin, sauna, yoga studio, art studio, games room, hunting camp, fishing camp or anything else you can dream of!
Typically models under 108 Square feet 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 likely will require a building permit in various organized townships However many provinces and states may differ,
we recommend to always check with your local municipality for clarity on local building bylaws, maximum height requirements and property setbacks.
Making some extra space shouldn’t have to be super complicated and you shouldn't have to be a skilled carpenter to accomplish your goal of building a small structure. Sawmill Structures supplies you with everything you will need to assemble a beautiful and functional structure that is finished inside and out when you are done putting it together. Best of all is we take all of the guess work, measuring, framing and cutting out of the equation! Yes thats right, there is no complicated framing involved thats because all of our kits utilize a very simple locking log construction. You literally just stack up all of the pre milled interlocking pieces to form the walls and gable ends! Everything fits together perfectly right out of the kit with minimal fasteners required. No cutting or measuring required. The whole structure comes perfectly flat packed in a uniformed pallet so we can ship it to you anywhere. You get a detailed step by step manual plus every major part is ID numbered so you know exactly where everything goes during the assembly process.
You get everything you need in the kit - Windows with screens, Doors, Pine Floors, Pine Ceilings, Walls, Gable end and roof beams, all already cut to size.
We realize not everyone has the time for a DIY project so we also offer you the choice to purchase an assembly package in most areas and we will come and assembly everything for you on your foundation base. Plus we supply and install an Ondura (www.ondura.com) roof when you choose an assembly package. Another option is you can also source a local independent contractor to assemble the kit for you. You even have a rough idea of how much to pay your contractor based on our proven assembly prices. You will need to have the level base complete before we arrive.
We deliver anywhere in Canada and the Continental USA, We have Distribution centres in Ontario Canada and New Jersey.
SHOWROOM DISPLAY LOCATION
Our Main Corporate Showroom
Improve Canada™
Self serve showroom Inside Improve Canada Mall
7250 Keele St
Vaughan, ON L4K 1Z8
Enter at Entrance A or O
Display located inside our Units 1,2 & 3
Hours:
7 days a week: 9am - 9pm
Models on display indoors:
• Ontario Grand Loft 107 SD
• Versa Studio 107
• BlueWater Den 67
We include everything you need such as...
- All wood components pre-cut, notched and ID numbered
- 44 mm - 70 mm thick walls
- 28 mm thick wood flooring
- 18mm-28 mm thick wood roof boards
- Windows with hardware and screens
- Doors with hinges and handles
- Roof structure with beams -
- Hardware
- Illustrated assembly guide
You will need to build a foundation base ( Easy plan to follow provided in each manual )
You will also need to provide a roof finishing material such as steel or Ondura roofing panels on all DIY packages.
(We include Ondura roof panels for all assembly packages only)
You will nee to supply an exterior stain after the structure is assembled such as www.cutekstain.com
You will need...
- Rubber mallet
- Cordless Drill
- screwdriver bits Phylips and Robertson (#2 for screw #8 and #3 for screw #10)
- Level, 48”
- Ladder, 16’
- Circular Saw (for the last floor board cut)
- Nail gun optional for finishing trim, roof boards and floor boards. ( all can be screwed in as well)
You should assemble this structure on a flat level base of some kind.
A simple deck base frame using 2" x 8” pressure treated is typical with footings to suit your site conditions.
You can also assemble the structure on a suitable existing deck, patio or concrete slab.
We provide a detailed foundation plan for each model on the product page and in the manual.
See our detail section for examples https://sawmillstructures.com/details/
You will need to provide a roof finishing material such as steel or Ondura roofing panels on all DIY packages.
(We include Ondura roof panels for all assembly packages only)
Shingles are possible options however sheet style roofing is much easier to install on these structures.
See our detail section for examples https://sawmillstructures.com/details/
Electrical can be easily achieved inside and outside the structure using conduit or baseboard boxes. There are no interior wall cavities to fish wires through.
See our detail section for examples https://sawmillstructures.com/details/
We are often asked if our structures are insulated. Many of our clients are very happy using our structures with no insulation at all. A decent heat source inside the structure usually is capable to heat up the small space adequately even in colder climates.
The solid wood InterStack Log™ wall system we use to create the main structure of our kits ranges in thickness from 44mm to 90mm thick (depending on the model) The R value of softwood is rated at roughly 1.41 per inch or 1.41 per 2.54 cm However the real hero with solid wooden log structures is the walls thermal mass properties.
When the interior space of your structure is heated the walls act as thermal mass ( think of a large natural thermal battery) Your heat source warms the air and 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 or stone structures. Given the thermal mass properties mentioned we do not feel it is imperative for you to insulate the walls of your structure.
If desired you may elect to insulate the roof of your structure from the outside. This can easily be done by strapping the outside roof with additional lumber and laying in rigid foam insulation panels before you install your chosen roof coverings. This method will help eliminate heat escape in colder climates and reduce the heat intake in warmer climates. This outside insulating method will also allow you to maintain your beautiful interior pine ceiling.
You may choose to also insulate the floor by installing rigid insulation panels into the floor cavity before you apply the floor boards. A quality and appropriate matched heating or cooling source will keep you comfortable in most climates all year long.
Most clients are very happy enjoying their structures with no insulation at all however its your choice to decide what suites your needs
We offer a two-year warranty on all our parts (excluding broken glass after delivery).
We also offer a 30 Days refund on all purchases.
It is important to protect the EXTERIOR of your new structure. When shopping for a weather protection stain product there are many choices to consider. We highly recommend Sansin or Cutek products that work remarkably well and provide lasting protection and beauty to any of our wooden exteriors
Sansin:
Sansin stains are a range of high-quality wood stains that are known for their exceptional performance and environmentally friendly formulation. Sansin offers a variety of stains and finishes designed to protect and enhance the natural beauty of wood surfaces, including wood siding, decks, siding, fences, and furniture.
Sansin stains are formulated with advanced water-borne and oil-based technologies, allowing them to deeply penetrate the wood and provide long-lasting protection against UV rays, moisture, mildew, and other environmental factors. This helps to prevent the wood from cracking, warping, or deteriorating over time.
Sansin provides a wide range of color options to suit different preferences and design styles. Whether you prefer a transparent or opaque finish, Sansin offers a variety of options to achieve the desired look.
Learn more about Sansin: https://www.sansin.com/
Select a colour for your cabin here: https://www.sansin.com/color/
Find a dealer near you: https://www.sansin.com/dealer-locator/
Cutek:
Cutek Extreme is a super penetrating oil product meant only for exteriors. It is very easy to apply with a brush and only takes an average of a few hours to complete an exterior. Cutek offers super protection from the elements while providing a beautiful luster to our wood. Tints are available or you can choose the natural tone as shown in the photos and video.
www.cutekstain.com– available at Home Hardware and many other select retailers.
The cost will depend on size and complexity of the structure.
Please contact us at hello@sawmillstructures.com
Email: hello@sawmillstructures.com
Call: 1-833-EASY KIT
( 1 – 833 – 327 – 9548 )
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