Your Log Home

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. (more…)

You’ve planned out every detail of the cabin you’ve always dreamed of, but one seemingly obvious question is often overlooked by first time log home builders. What type of wood is right for you? Building a cabin is not quite the simplistic process you remember from playing with your Lincoln Logs. There are many different varieties of tree used to make a cabin, each giving it a certain feel or quality to suit the owner’s need. Here is a look at some of the benefits a few of the popular wood types offer:White Pine Log homes made from white pine are among the more common log built dwellings , particularly in the eastern United States. This wood runs in a lighter color, generally ranging from a pale, off-white color to a slightly darker yellow or brown. It is also relatively inexpensive, considering the quality. Its low density leads to durability in both warmer and cooler temperatures making it an very reasonable choice for people building seasonal homes. (more…)