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28 03, 2023

What’s New in Log Home Construction

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Log home construction has come a long way since our forefathers’ day. Many of them built a house or cabin with only an axe accompanied by an adze. Later, crosscut saws were used when they were available. As time progressed, logs were processed at simple sawmills. Today, huge mills operate like factories in turning […]

28 03, 2023

How to Avoid Common Log Home Problems

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All homes will eventually need some maintenance and repair. Log homes are no different and present some specific issues that will need correcting. Comparatively, with traditionally-built full round or square log homes share some common potential problems, including:

Moisture
Settling and shrinking
Insects and critters
UV sun rays
Cracked and fallen chinking
Poor flashing […]

27 02, 2023

5 Things to Know Before Building a Log Cabin

By |February 27th, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on 5 Things to Know Before Building a Log Cabin

Owning a log cabin is the dream of thousands of Americans today. Those of you who already live in one know what the dreamers are thinking about. With this in mind, do not rush into a cabin’s construction without giving some thought to a few basic considerations.

Spend adequate time looking at the many styles […]

27 02, 2023

Knotty Pine Paneling: Frequently Asked Questions

By |February 27th, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Knotty Pine Paneling: Frequently Asked Questions

Knotty pine paneling is a naturally beautiful product that has found its way into many styles of homes. It can be laid out in unique patterns and stained in many colors to fit almost any home décor.

Paneling can be installed by either a carpenter or a skilled homeowner. Knotty pine is a traditional wall […]

27 02, 2023

Are Log Siding Homes Warm in the Winter?

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Some people want to build a log home but wonder if they stay warm enough in the winter months. Those who live in colder climates ask this question more often. The short answer is log siding homes and cabins can stay as warm as you like depending on the insulation, heating system, and utility […]

27 02, 2023

Preparing a Lot for a Log Siding Home

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Preparing a lot for a log siding home is essentially the same as for a conventional home. One difference is the location of the lot – typically in the suburbs or country. All thing considered, its location can change some of the variables for preparing the property for building. Altogether, The pre-building work creates […]

21 01, 2023

4 Popular Log Home Kitchens

By |January 21st, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on 4 Popular Log Home Kitchens

Your log home kitchen cabinetry may demand more than a standard set of cabinets, shelves, counter, and pantry. Why settle for the ordinary? You can have a gorgeous and rustic kitchen that rivals the smartest on the market? High-quality cabinetry is available at affordable prices that outperform stock DIY store units.

Designing a custom kitchen […]

21 01, 2023

Why Pine Flooring Is a Great Idea

By |January 21st, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Why Pine Flooring Is a Great Idea

Many types of wood have been used for flooring over the years in all styles of homes. A perennial favorite is a knotty pine for its many benefits. Hardwoods are also used but are not as easy to work with and are much more expensive. You do not have to own a log home […]

21 01, 2023

Decorating Knotty Pine Walls

By |January 21st, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Decorating Knotty Pine Walls

Use Tongue and Groove for Knotty Pine Walls 
Before we discuss decorating knotty pine walls, let’s mention why tongue and groove (T&G) paneling with the end-matching design is superior. Old-style pine boards can require face nailing that shows and end-butting pieces on wall framing. They also require much more measuring and sawing to install.

T&G end-matching […]

21 01, 2023

Wood Log Siding Installation Tips

By |January 21st, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Wood Log Siding Installation Tips

A well-made log home or cabin is breathtakingly beautiful in any setting. You will achieve the desired results by using the best-quality pine log siding, corners, and trims. Real wood log siding looks natural compared to vinyl, cement, or metal log siding. If you want to go green, natural wood tongue and groove log […]