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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Knotty pine paneling is a versatile way to make walls and ceilings look great! Here we are talking about ¾” thick planks and not 4’x 8’ thin sheets of paneling. Today’s knotty pine paneling is a better product than our grandfathers used. Its tongue and groove with the end-matching design allow it to go […]
With a little more effort and a few more dollars, you can make your log cabin more rustic and charming. Just the right touches in the right places make a world of difference inside and outside a log cabin. You can find these additions from the same mills as log siding, log trim, corner […]
Many of our ancestors lived simple lives in small cabins whether in America, Sweden, Canada, or Finland. They typically had the bare necessities when it comes to worldly goods. They could be happy in these meager circumstances but had tough lives nonetheless. Pioneers built these labor-intensive homes by hand and had to live with […]
Finding the right supplier for your log home or cabin is an important step in its completion. A great log home supplier should deliver excellent products, prices, and service. Without a doubt, its reputation should extend beyond the obvious bottom-line profits among competitors.
With today’s emphasis on building with pine and cedar log siding, let’s […]
Why Use Sustainable Pine Paneling?
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Pine Trees Are a Fast-Growing and Replaceable Species
You Are Helping Save Part of the Environment
Sustainable Pine Paneling Minimizes the Negative Impact of Over-Logging & Destroying Animal Habitat
The Price of Sustainable Pine Paneling Cannot Be Overlooked
Sustainable Pine Paneling Is a Pleasure to Use
References […]
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Research Shows that a Log Cabin is Very Much in Style
Differences Between a Log Cabin and Log Homes
Log Home Cabins Are Cozy and Relaxing
Cabins Have Great Resale Value
Log Siding Cabins Are Great Values Compared to Full Log Cabins
References and Resources
The short answer is, “No, log cabins […]
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Smooth Surface Log Siding Is Popular
Hand-Hewn Log Siding Gives a Traditional look
Log Siding Profiles for Your Plans
Pre-finished Log Siding Is a Practical Option
Log Siding Benefits Over Full Log Construction
References and Resources
Choosing the outside appearance of a log cabin or log home is one of the […]
