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Log-like Homes July 2, 2010

Filed under: Wood Types — admin @ 2:22 pm

One of the most appealing aspects of owning your own log home is the breathtakingly natural way they blend in seamlessly with their surroundings. From the quaint cabin in the woods to the isolated tinder box gently perched atop a mountain, log homes don’t just give comfortable access to nature’s wonders they accent them. While aesthetically the charm of an authentic log cabin is unparalleled, its highly involved upkeep leaves many would-be builders looking for a suitable compromise.In order to avoid high maintenance costs and more expensive utility bills, some homeowners opt for log siding as an alternative to traditional log homes. Made from only a portion of the full log and cut flat on the unseen side, log siding can be added to almost any base house structure, either during the original construction process or during a subsequent renovation. From the outside, admirers and casual passer-bys will think your home was built just like any other finely constructed log cabin. A wide selection of high quality siding is available giving you similar choice in wood finish to an actual log-based structure, including traditional favorites like pine and cedar. Full-width dovetail corners add to the illusion that your home is in fact a legitimate log home. The noticeable difference between log siding and actual full logs can be seen from the inside. The house’s interior construction will mirror that of a conventional stud-framed home, providing for the same finishing options you might find in the suburbs.For log home builders who want to maintain the charming cabin feel from the inside out, but still want to sidestep the constant extra costs and chores, log paneling is also available for interior walls. The paneling is cut flat, giving the look of well-kempt wooden planks, while adding another refined touch of timber to your log-like home.


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